Sermons on Sound Mind:

What Do I Have To Do? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 10, 2005

How do we rise above simply being an average Christian?

During the four years that I was in Bible College I had several opportunities to have Dr. Bill Burbury as my Professor, and in some of his classes Dr. Burbury offered what he called “Mark by Contract.” When you went to your first class Dr. Burbury would give you a list of requirements for the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:25-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Working For? Series

Contributed by Michael Murdock on Jan 17, 2005

This sermon explores the work of faith, the labour of love, and the endurance of hope. Marks of effective Christianity.

Michael A. Murdock *There are bits and pieces of this sermon borrowed from various sources, so I claim credit only for my own experiances and God leading me to the right sources to put this sermon together. If it helps you grow God’s people then awesome! “What are You Working For?” 1 Thess. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:2-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redemption #13 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Jan 18, 2005

If the Believer is to know and enjoy the abundant life that Christ came to provide, THEN there are some things we must know and apply to our lives, and the information and application of those “things” MUST” be accurate and in harmony. Romans 3:20-26

Every day we should rejoice in our redemption. It is through God’s redemption we have forgiveness of our sins. However, the forgiveness of our sins is JUST the beginning of the wonderful "package" from God, we call redemption. John 10:10 …I have come that they may have life, and that they may ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:20-26

What Is Sin? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 6, 2005

This sermon looks at what sin is, why we sin and how to not sin.

The night air was as thick and as silent as velvet. When suddenly the stillness was broken by the soft flapping of leathery wings. Out of the gloom came anger, his already contorted features twisted as he saw the man. Anger’s cohorts were already there, perched on one shoulder was despondency ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Free Indeed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 20 of the Romans Series dealing with our freedom in Christ.

Chico Alliance Church October 28, 2001 Pastor David Welch Title slide “Free Slaves” Review In our study of John’s gospel I compared his writing to a marvelous musical or symphony of vital truths with the first chapter serving as an overture introducing the numerous themes developed throughout the ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Do You Answer To? Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

Accountibility is needed in the church because real change rarely happens alone.

Who Do You Answer to? I Samuel 2:12-29 Introduction: While deer hunting in southern Ohio this past week I had a sad story related to me.I was talking to a youth pastor while we were waiting to start hunting, and he asked if I had huntedwith a man named Billy (not his real name). I told ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:12-29

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Having An Identity Crisis?

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 18, 2004

Salt and Light

Do you know who I am? • My parts alone could be deadly. As a soft metal I can explode in water. As a yellowish gas I am poisonous to breathe. Do you know who I am? • You consider me common, but I have been considered of great value; I have even been used like money. Others have used me as a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When I Give The Best Of My Service

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Sep 30, 2004

In everything that we do for the God, it ought to be our best.

When I Give The Best Of My Service I beseech you therefore brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. Romans 12:1 My brothers and sisters, what God wants and what God deserves is all our being ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1, Romans 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Live In Confidence

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 13, 2004

David was a man who faced many trials in life, yet he seemed to have a confidence that few of us have. Where did it come from? Find out.

October 17, 2004 Psalm 27 Of David. The LORD is my light and my salvation— whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life— of whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, when my enemies and my foes attack me, they will stumble and fall. 3 Though ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

What Must I Do To Be Saved?

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Oct 15, 2004

The Bible is clear about how we can receive the salvation offered to us by God through Jesus Christ.

Introduction: In 1 Corinthians 10:11, we read, “Now all these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonition, upon whom the ends of the world are come.” The witness of the Old Testament is an example to the New Testament church. In the stories of the Old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Cry Of Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 21, 2006

Last of a 7 part series that examines the heart of Jesus through his last words from the cross.

For the last six weeks we’ve been on a journey into the heart of Jesus as we have examined His last words from the cross. Jesus began by focusing on others: • His cry for pardon – “Father forgive them for they do not know what they are doing” – focused on the people who were putting him to death. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Denomination: Baptist

1 - The Day After Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on Apr 29, 2006

Part 1 of "40 Days with the Lord" Series.

40 Days with the Lord Part 1 – The Day After Rev. Bruce A. Shields 4/30/2006 First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME SCRIPTURE READING Luke 24:1 – 12 (The Resurrection) “1 On the first day of the week, very early in the morning, the women took the spices ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Bible Church

Heaven And Rewards

Contributed by Charles Wall, Jr. on May 5, 2006

God has his appointed time for judgment but He also has an appointed time for rewarding. Let me mention a few things about God’s rewarding. I’m not sure we comprehend just how much God speaks of rewards in the Bible.

Heaven and Rewards or God’s Way of Rewarding 4-24-05pm Note: many of the thoughts were taken from Randy Alcorn’s book, "In Light of Eternity" Two men owned farms side by side. One was a bitter atheist, the other a devout Christian. Constantly annoyed at the Christian for his trust in God, the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living Gratefully Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 9, 2006

Part one of a two part series on Godly X-Factors that make the equations of our life make sense.

“LIVING GRATEFULLY” The X-Factor - Week 1 1 TIMOTHY 6:6-10 & 17-21 INTRODUCTION OF SERIES: (Sermon video intro :32) You know, the letter “X” can have a number of connotations. For example “X” can stand for mystery like in the X-Files or the X-Men. “X” can be used to shorten something like in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Life Story Of Joseph

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

our story this week is about a guy who had no supernatural strength. He had no halos. He never performed miracles. But he had a great heart of grace. The Joseph story is quite a lengthy story (Gen.37 – 45), so allow me to summarize. The dramatic narrative

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have to tell you that I’m proud of my WV heritage, but over the years I have had to overcome a lot of adversity associated with my home state. People actually think that one leg is longer than the other and that people don’t wear shoes. In fact, I pulled out of my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20