Sermons on Sleeping Together:

Bless Me

Contributed by Kevin Long on Aug 30, 2002

An analysis and application of Jabez’ prayer.

“BLESS ME” I Chronicles 4:9,10 9Now Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and his mother called his name Jabez, saying, “Because I bore him in pain.” 10And Jabez called on the God of Israel saying, “Oh, that You would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, that Your hand would be with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Building Friendships That Endure

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 3, 2002

There’s a story in the Old Testament about two men and a misunderstanding over a well of water. Rest at ease, they handled their situation much more appropriately than our modern day examples handled theirs. They decided that they would build a long-term

INTRODUCTION SERMONIC THEME Introduction: There are many stories about people who get into fights and conflicts about crazy things and the terrible results. In Orlando, a 48-year-old man was shot to death by his wife after a fight over the satellite TV controls. In California, a man was stabbed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:22-34

The Righteousness Of Job

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 5, 2002

Everyone has heard of the patience or endurance of Job. However, we often forget that Job’s greatest attribute, according to God, was his righteousness. In this study, we will examine Job’s righteousness and see how we can and should imitate it.

One of the most extraordinary people found in the Old Testament is Job. I think that multitudes, including many who are not overly knowledgeable about the Bible, has heard of the "patience or endurance of Job". Of course, this refers to the fact that - in a short span of time - Job lost his ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-8, Proverbs 22:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Raymond Pooley on Oct 5, 2002

A motivational message to move ’Lukewarm Christians’ (if there were such a thing) into a passionate relationship with God.

Lukewarm & Almost Christian REVELATION 3:14-21 Here is a passage that you have all heard before – many times. I don’t mean to stand before you this morning and try to pretend that this is brand new material for you. I have preached on this passage twice before, this makes the third time. I have ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-21

Denomination: Holiness

Religious But Lost Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 10, 2002

What difference does it make if I do all the right things but not know the right Person.

Religious But Lost Romans 2:1-16 · Last Sunday AM & PM we studied the wrath of God. We looked at WHY God’s wrath is exercised upon mankind(gentile world)(1:18-22). 1) Man’s rejection of God’s revelation of Himself(Conscience/Creation) 2) Man’s Exchange of giving God’s glory to giving it to other ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-16

Our Choices Matter

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Oct 14, 2002

Our God given right to Choose and the importance of right choices in life

Trust Decides Everything Rom 8:29 - 30, Gen 2:16-17, Gen 15:1-6, Deut 30:16-20, John 3:16, Acts 16:31 October 4, 2002 I. When people decide to accept Jesus as their savior they come to a point in there lives where they are ready to put their trust in God instead of themselves. A. When any of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:16-20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Weird!

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Oct 18, 2002

GOD is weird! Have you ever stopped and looked at the way GOD does things on earth? It’s weird! It’s not the way we think things should or would be done!

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org ******************************************************* GOD Is Weird ! CHRISTmas Is 55:6-12 ******************************************************* Is 55:6-12 6) Seek ye the LORD while HE may be found, call ye upon HIM while HE is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-12, Mark 7:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Answering Our Culture #5: "Jesus Is Not The Only Way To God Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Fifth in the series aimed at answering objections. This one discusses exclusivity, and that people feel sincerity is the main issue.

Answering Our Culture #5 – “Jesus is Not the Only Path to God.” (Sincerity is All That Matters) John 14:6; 3:35-36; Acts 4:12 August 25, 2002 NOTE: SOME OF THE MATERIAL FOR THIS MESSAGE WAS FOUND IN PAUL COPAN’S BOOK "TRUE FOR YOU, BUT NOT FOR ME." (1998; BETHANY HOUSE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 14:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Raised Up" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Nov 2, 2002

What does it mean, to be raised up with Christ and seated in the heavenly places? (#17 in the Every Spiritual Blessing series)

It was going to be a beautiful day, at least, insofar as the weather was concerned. One could tell. It was still some minutes until sunrise, but it was one of those early pre-dawn mornings when the air smelled fresh, there was hardly any breeze, the night dew was drawing a damp but pleasant odor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6

Denomination: Orthodox

Narnia: The Wardrobe Series

Contributed by Eric Dykstra on Dec 5, 2005

The Bible is the portal to the supernatural realm like the wardrobe was the portal to Narnia.

**Drama: NARNIA Intro: Are you into that? Well Good morning. Obviously from that, you know that we are starting our new three week Christmas series today. The Chronicles of Narnia. We want to spend the next three weeks before the Holidays exploring a world that is always winter but never ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Not A Tame Lion Series

Contributed by Roy Carter on Dec 5, 2005

This is a sermon describing the connection between Aslan and Jesus neither are safe but both are good.

Not A Tame Lion Philippians 2:6-7; Revelation 5:5 INTRODUCTION: Movie Clip From Second Hand Lions A man and his pet giraffe walk into a bar and start having a few quiet drinks. As the night goes on, they get pretty drunk. The giraffe finally passes out near the pool tables and the man decides to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making The Most Of The Holiday Opportunities

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 5, 2005

A message to encourage followers of Jesus to live beyond the glitter and live like "Christmas" all year long.

Making the Most of the Holiday Opportunities Ephesians 5:15-20 November 27, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, now "officially" into the Christmas season. Although judging by what I’ve seen in the stores, I’d have guessed that the season actually began just after Labor Day. Pictures in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

If You Love Me, You Will Tell Me.

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Dec 9, 2005

This sermon deals with our need to share the gospel with others to keep them from being lost and cast into the lake of fire.

If You Love Me, You Will Tell Me GNLCC 10-30-2005 Psalm 73:1-20 Luke 12:1-7 Rev. 20:1-15 Let’s suppose for a moment, that a rich person came up to you and said, “I want to give you this BMW. Here are the keys, the title, and $500 to pay for your gas.” You are delighted. The car is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Narnian Prophecies: Hope To Hold On Series

Contributed by Wesley Hilliard on Dec 12, 2005

This message gives an introduction to my series on The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe and looks at four characters’ responses to prophecy.

This message is the first of a series I plan to do on Narnia. It is short in order to provide time for communion which we celebrate on the first Sunday of the month. Our Worship Arts Pastor introduced the series on the first Sunday of Advent. He gave the background for The Lion, The Witch, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Methodist

Single And Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 13, 2005

Did you know that there’s an entire chapter in the Bible that celebrates singleness and explodes multiple marital myths? Please turn to 1 Corinthians 7 to find Paul’s manifesto on marriage and his treatise on singleness.

Single and Satisfied 1 Corinthians 7:7-9, 25-35 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/05 A first grade teacher gave her class the first part of a proverb and asked them to finish the second half. Here’s what they came up with… • Better to be safe than…punch a 5th grader. • It’s always darkest before…Daylight ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:7-35

Denomination: Baptist