Sermons on Sincerity Before God:

"American Idol”

Contributed by Keith Tankersley on Jul 7, 2009

It has been said that the eye is the closest to soul and is the agent used to judge right from wrong. So if the eye & heart are in conflict, how can the body function properly.

“American Idol” Matthew 6:22-24 Theme; a picture of a Christian life in this world in the presence of God, actively submissive, and entirely dependent upon Him. Simply put, a picture of children in relationship to their father as they travel on this pilgrimage called life! * Chapter 6 broke ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Whether Awake Or Asleep

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jul 22, 2009

Paul had been in Thessalonica only a short while. While there he taught the believers about the triumphant return of Christ, but some questions went unanswered. People were concerned that their departed loved ones would miss the glory of the Lord’s return

Whether Awake or Asleep Text: "For God has not destined us for wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ, who died for us so that whether we wake or sleep we might live with him" (1 Thess. 5:9-10 RSV). Scripture Reading: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-5:11 Introduction Paul had been in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Holy Spirit To You?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Jun 2, 2009

Using the story of the transformation of Walter Lewis Wilson, this short sermon challenges people to want to be full of the Holy Spirit in order to impact our town for Jesus!

John 15: 26-27 and 16: 4b-15 Walter Lewis Wilson was an American doctor born towards the end of the 19th century. He was a faithful Christian who often hosted visiting missionaries to his church. One visitor from France didn’t mince words, asking him, “Who is the Holy Spirit to you?” Wilson’s ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Attitude

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2007

We must adopt the attitude of compassion to carry the word of Christ into our hurting world through our actions.

Attitude – Luke 10: 25 - 37 Intro: There is a legend involving Jesus, the disciples and Peter. In the story, Jesus and his disciples passed by a rocky field. Jesus said, “if each of you carry a stone away, it would clear space for grain to grow. All the disciples except Peter picked up the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can I Keep From Backsliding?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 3, 2009

A sermon on the importance of repentance for Christians.

How Can I Keep From Backsliding? To repent means to do a 180 degree turn. - Revelation 2:5; Revelation 2:16; Revelation 2:21-22; Revelation 3:3, Revelation 3:19. We all know that that repentance is a part of becoming a Christian. - Revelation 2:21-22. - At least, I hope we do. - Fernando ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5

Denomination: Baptist

It Should Be Simple To See Series

Contributed by Wm Darius Myers on Apr 24, 2007

Nov. 2006 Pastor’s Letter - Emphasizing the uniquely personal nature of vision, yet the absolute necessity of sharing yours with others (and vice versa).

It Should Be Simple to See Focusing on a Congregational Vision Bright white clouds. As I write this they are moving very swiftly past the windows of The Glenburn Community Church. So swiftly that if I were to show you the one that looks a great deal like a crab’s claws at the moment (of course, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 1 of 13.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had broken, if the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Easter

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 12, 2007

The real meaning of Easter escapes us. Can we recapture it?

THE MEANING OF EASTER Matthew 28:1-15 INTRO: What is the meaning of Easter? Ask any child: “Easter is Easter bunnies and Easter eggs.” Ask any mother: “Easter is new Easter clothes.” Ask any dad: “Easter is a good Easter dinner.” Is the preacher the only one who responds, “Easter is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 13, 2007

The apostle Paul descirebes love as the key to spiritual maturity.

“The Secret to Spiritual Maturity” March 11, 2007 Intro: Many Christians have a goal of being “mature” believers. We have to ask ourselves, “What defines spiritual maturity?” Is it scripture memory, daily devotionals, volunteering at church or is it actually going on the middle school retreat? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Not Here, He Is Risen Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 28, 2001

an exposition on Matt ch 27

HE IS NOT HERE, FOR HE IS RISEN Matthew 27 v. 62 - ch 28 v. 20 we see here:- 1. The Priority of His Resurrection i.e. if Christ is not risen:- (a) His Divinity is Disproved -He is a fraud in His person, his position, his practice, and his pronouncements (b) His Death is Dismissed - He is a ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The After Christmas Spirit

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 6, 2006

A message to be preached after Christmas. I preached it on Dec. 28th last year.

THE AFTER CHRISTMAS SPIRIT Luke 2:8-20 INTRO: Thomas Tusser wrote, “Christmas comes but once a year, and with it comes the glitter and gaiety of the Christmas spirit. But what of the day after Christmas, when the presents all have gone from under the tree, the festivities have ended, and the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

I Know Him So Well

Contributed by Donato Solano on Dec 1, 2006

A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His teachings and his works.

INTRODUCTION How was your first encounter with Jesus? Did you know him personally, understand his teachings and believe in his works right away? Do you think you are true disciple? Proposition: A true disciple is the one who made decision based on his acceptance of the person of Jesus, His ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts Of Wisdom And Knowledge

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about the spiritual gifts of Wisdom and Knowledge.

THE GIFTS OF WISDOM AND KNOWLEDGE 1 Corinthians 12:8 INTRO: Who Flew the Kite? “I did,” said the wind! “I did,” said the paper! “I did,” said the string! “I did,” said the boy! But in reality they ALL flew the kite! If the wind had lulled, if the paper had torn, if the sticks had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of Orthodoxy By G.k. Chesterton

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Feb 28, 2007

A Review Of The Apologetic Classic

Over the course of the modern era, whether fairly or not, orthodoxy has come to be associated with glumness and austerity. Thus, those coming across Orthodoxy by G.K. Chesterton might assume they are in for a dull and obtuse recitation of doctrine and dogma. They will, however, be delightfully ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is The One Thing In Life That Can Keep Me Going?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 20, 2006

Hope is the lever on the fulcrum of Christ that lifts the weight of the soul

Rom 8:24 (Ill.) A number of years ago researchers performed an experiment to see the effect hope has on those undergoing hardship. Two sets of laboratory rats were placed in separate tubs of water. The researchers left one set in the water and found that within an hour they had all drowned. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:24

Denomination: Baptist