Sermons on Six Basic Tenets:

The Right Motive For Fasting Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

The benefits of truly fasting are enormous, but there are also dangers. We can fast for the wrong reasons. This is the point of this passage of scripture. Jesus will council us on the wrong and right motives for fasting.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 13 The right Motive for fasting Matthew 6:16-18 Introduction Fasting means to abstain from food for some religious or spiritual purpose. A study of the practiced by Jesus and by the great leaders of the bible reveals what God means by fasting. Very simply, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do We Worry? Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus provides three prescriptions for a worry-free life. Tonight from this passage of scripture lets learn what those three prescriptions are.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 15 Why do we worry? Pm Service February 8th 2009 Matthew 6:25-34 Introduction I read some statistics while preparing for this message from the American journal on health, that really tell the story for us about worry, 50% of all the people in America’s hospital ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Way To Judge Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Jesus, here in the Sermon on the Mount, deals with two different extremes of the problem of human judgment. The first extreme is a harsh, critical spirit. The second extreme is permissiveness. Tonight, we want to take a look at both of these extremes, and

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount part 16 The right way to Judge Pm Service February 15th 2009 Matthew 7:1-6 Introduction About twenty-four years ago, a congregation in Oklahoma disfellowshiped a woman for immorality. When she filed a lawsuit against the church, the story made all the national news ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Narrow Way Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight I want us to look at four principles of the Narrow Way.

The Narrow Way Pm Service March 8th 2009 Matthew 7:13-14 Introduction: According to a recent survey, 70% of adult American Christians believe there are no moral or ethical absolutes that apply to everyone. In other words most Christian adults have been poisoned by the drug of moral relativism. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Scene Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Tonight from this passage we will get a true glimpse at Judgment Day for an unbeliever, and if you are here tonight and you are not a believer this may scare you, and quite frankly it should because judgment day for an unbeliever will be very scary. Lets

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 21 A Scene of Judgment Pm service March 22nd 2009 Matthew 7:21-23 Introduction In his book, Growing Deep in the Christian Life, p. 159-60. Charles Swindoll, writes, Several years ago, in Long Beach, California, a fellow went into a fried chicken place and bought a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Will Set You Apart From The Crowd

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

Because the writer of Hebrews starts the Chapter with “Therefore” he is telling us that we might discover what faithfulness looks like in the first two chapters in addition to what he is writing now. So what we have seen so far is open game in discoverin

Faithfulness will set you apart from the Crowd Wed. Night Service April 1st 2009 Hebrews 3:1-6 Introduction The writer of Hebrews, calls attention to Jesus. He tells us to “Consider Christ Jesus” or to “fix your thoughts on Jesus”. The writer of Hebrews has picked Jesus out from the crowd. And ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

I Am What God's Word Says I Am!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 30, 2009

We are faced with many battles in our walk of faith in life. We can face many doubts in life. The devil will put doubts in our minds and will use people to do the same. What can we do? To overcome and have victory in our Christian walk we need to digest t

I AM WHAT GOD’S WORD SAYS I AM! We are faced with many battles in our walk of faith in life. We can face many doubts in life. The devil will put doubts in our minds and will use people to do the same. What can we do? To overcome and have victory in our Christian walk we need to digest the Word and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-16

Investing In Eternity Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Feb 1, 2009

We neeed to be busy winning souls. Less on things.

Investing in Eternity 1 Timothy 2:1-8 1 John 2:1-2 My little children, these things write I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

Is Jesus Making A Difference In Your Life Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Feb 8, 2009

A reminder that our faith and love for others is not based on the circumstance of the day, but on the hope stored in heaven!

INTRODUCTION 1. Background to Colossians Paul, while a prisoner in Rome, meets a runaway slave named “Onesimus”, who belonged to “Philemon”, one of the leaders of a church in the town of Colosse. Paul had led Philemon to Christ back when he started the church at Ephesus. Paul also leads Onesimus ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes God Smile?

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Feb 17, 2009

A sermon designed to mak us think of ways to please Our God and Father in heaven.

WHAT MAKES GOD SMILE? (All my sermons use illustrations from Sermon Central and scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Have you ever wondered if by something you said, or by your actions, you have made God smile? I know as a parent there are things that my children do and say that make me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

My Greatest Mistakes

Contributed by Randy Trotter on Feb 17, 2009

Of all my mistakes there are a few that stand out! Here are a few that I consider "My GREATEST MISTAKES!"

MY GREATEST MISTAKES April 6, 2008 The other day I was praying in my office. I began my prayer by telling God how I sorry I was for some areas I felt I had failed in & was asking for His forgiveness & help in those areas. In my mind & prayer I began to list AREAS OF FAILURE in my life & began ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:18-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Great Adventure: Real Christianity Is Not Boring Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Mar 10, 2009

The early Christians did not live a boring spiritual life. We can experience a spiritual adventure when we follow their example.

The Great Adventure March 11, 2009 Real Christianity is not boring. Acts 14 We can experience a great spiritual adventure… I. When we exercise great spiritual habits Paul and Barnabas go to church – when it is good and bad. 14:1-7 1. We all have habits. Some good, many bad. a. Habits will ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:1-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conceptual Imagery Of The Tabernacle For Psychology Or Counseling # 2 Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 10, 2009

The tabernacle/temple is God’s model for developing an understanding of the Christian.

I. The Conceptual Value of the Tabernacle for Psychology or Counseling Since the Bible deals with the revelatory message from God, who designed and created man, the conceptual value of the tabernacle for psychology or counseling is essential for developing an understanding of man. Due to God’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

Strengthening Your Brother

Contributed by Richard Reid on Mar 10, 2009

Jesus words to Peter. They also apply to us!

Strengthen your Brother Luke 22:32 3/4/09 But I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail; and when you have returned to Me, strengthen your brethren." At this time Jesus has just finished having communion with His disciples. Jesus makes a statement that someone is going to betray him. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Manger Matters!

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Dec 2, 2009

How relevant could a baby born 2000 years ago really be to us in the 21st century? Does Jesus’ birth really impact me today? If so, how? Answer the questions your audience is asking by preaching this sermon.

Introduction You may have heard of what happened to a Christian church in Denver, Colorado last week. According to the Denver Post, George Morrison, who pastors the 4,000 member FAITH BIBLE CHAPEL was inspired to propose a float last spring after he attended last year’s parade and didn’t see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist