Sermons on Sin And Death:

Jesus The Door: Access Granted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus is the door that gives us access into a living relationship with God (includes background info on shepherds & sheep).

Jesus the Door: Access Granted John 10:1-10 Intro: [Review series The 7 I AM Sayings of Jesus in John.] When Jesus made these statements, He was using the equivalent of God’s name, as He revealed it to Moses at the burning bush – I AM! It is possible He spoke it in Hebrew or Aramaic, since He was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Renewed In The Wilderness

Contributed by Anne Benefield on Feb 19, 2008

The power of Lent is in the wilderness of letting go and disengaging with the world so that we can reconnect to God.

Introduction: The temptation of Jesus in the wilderness is a pivotal event in His life. It is recorded in Mark, Luke, and Matthew. This week we read Matthew’s account. It comes right after Jesus is baptized by John in the Jordan and before His formal ministry begins. Hear now the word of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

It’s A God Thing - Prophecy! Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Feb 20, 2008

Spiritual gifts could be abused. Prophecy of God should run contrary to the scriptures. In this sermon, we will review the gift of prophecy.

INTRODUCTION: Today, we have been looking in general at the theme of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. Thus far, we have found that God does not want us to be ignorant regarding the gifts of the Holy Spirit for he has given the gifts of the Holy Spirit by his appointment to each one of us for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Midnight Revival

Contributed by Devon Witherspoon on Feb 21, 2008

Is this a good time for revival

A Midnight Revival Main Text: Acts 16:25-34 And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God: and the prisoners heard them. 26And suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken: and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Chapter 1 Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Feb 21, 2008

The example of how to cope when the world wants to fit you into its mould.

Daniel – Chapter 1 A. Chapter 1 Outline I. Daniel The Prophet (1:1-7) a. Babylonian Conquest (1:1-2) b. The Kings Command (1:3-5) c. The Hebrew Captives (1:6-7) II. Daniel’s Problem (1:8-10) a. Daniel’s Request (1:8-9) b. Ashpenaz’s Reluctance (1:10) III. Daniel’s Proposition (1:11-16) a. Their ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Recobrando El Ánimo

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

En el mundo de hoy hay muchas personas que se sienten desanimadas con su condición. Viven la vida pero no con el mismo vigor de antes. Trabajan, se esfuerzan, estudian, pero no tienen ánimos para seguir adelante. Se ha terminado el vigor para la vida, y a

RECOBRANDO EL ÁNIMO Zacarías 2:1-13 Mayor Gerardo Balmori El Ejército de Salvación Ilustración: La risa: Un niño ríe 400 veces al dia– un adulto ríe 15 veces al día promedio. Santiago 1.8 El hombre de doble ánimo es inconstante en todos sus caminos Santiago 4.8 Acercaos a Dios, y él se acercará ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Volando Como El Águila

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

Confiemos en Dios y permanezcamos firmes renovando nuestras fuerzas en el como las Aguilas

VOLANDO COMO EL ÁGUILA Isaías 40:31 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori Isaías 40:31 pero los que confían en el Señor renovarán sus fuerzas; volarán como las águilas: correrán y no se fatigarán, caminarán y no se cansarán. ¿Que necesitan los cristianos para volar como las ...read more

Denomination: Salvation Army

Fourth Down:teachability Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 25, 2008

Fourth down is your last chance to clean up the messes you may have made in your marriage.

4 Play: Four Keys to a Winning Marriage Series Fourth Down: Teachability Feb. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction A 30-Day Sex Challenge at Relevant Church in Ybor City, Fl. 1 Make time! "Sometimes life gets in the way, our jobs get ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing In Knowing God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Feb 25, 2008

How well do you know God, the Israelites knew Him by many names, Provider, Healer, Banner... Come and join us in Growing and Knowing God.

“Growing in Knowing God" Ephesians 1:15-18 Growing in Faith and Love Growing in God Growing in Understanding When Charles Spurgeon was pastor at New Park Street in London, God used his words to bring about amazing changes in the lives of people. A man who was on his way to get some gin saw ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dedication Of The Temple Series

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Apr 12, 2007

In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have to talk to yo

What God expects of us Part 1---Dedication of the Temple In life things change and die, cars, people, animals and that can be painful. When that happens we have to let them go and move on. You know churches are the same; some die and need to be released to become only memories. That is what I have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:1-16, 1 Chronicles 7:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is My Neighbor? Series

Contributed by Jason Sheffstall on Apr 15, 2007

The story of the Good Samaritan.

Jason Sheffstall StoneBridge Baptist Church Morgantown, West Virginia April 15, 2007 Series: BE A FRIEND Subject: WHO IS YOUR NEIGHBOR? Text: Luke 10:25-37, “25 And behold, a certain lawyer stood up and tested Him, saying, “Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Power Of The Word

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Apr 17, 2007

There is power in the word...or so where told...but what exactly is this power and how do we tap into it? (plenty of room to customize for your people!)

I read a story about a pastor who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how committed to God she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of God". Her young son interrupted the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The House Of Prayer

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 23, 2007

We may be the most orthodox in belief; we may be the most inspirational in our music, but with out prayer we have no power.

The House of Prayer Introduction: Jim Cymballa, pastor of Brooklyn Tabernacle, told his small congregation that “if they called upon the Lord, He had promised in His word to answer, to bring the unsaved to Himself, and to pour out His Spirit among them. If they did not call upon the Lord, He had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Sight Of The World Series

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on May 3, 2007

In this sixth miracle Jesus demonstrates not only is He the “Light of the World,” but that He is also the “Sight of the World.”

“Jesus, The Sight of The World” Pastor V. P. Oliver John 9: 39 (1-41) “And Jesus said, For judgment I am come into this world, that they which see not might see; and that they which see might be made blind.” In the preceding chapter of the Gospel of John Jesus has been giving a discourse on His ...read more

Scripture: John 9:39

Denomination: Baptist

Encouragement For The Persecuted

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 7, 2007

When we face persecution and rejection for our life in Christ, we can take courage in the fact that one day, we will find out that it was worth it all and much more.

Introduction: We can take courage in the fact that one day, all those who ridicule and persecute us for our faith, if they do not repent, will have to face God. We need to be telling others about Him so they can avoid this encounter. Pressure o Some can take more than others o We all respond ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist