Sermons on South Africa:

He Took My Beating

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 25, 2012

The year is 1885, and it’s the first day of school for the children of this small school in upstate, South Carolina. The last teacher had left unexpectedly, and the students are waiting outside of the one-room school house for the new teacher to arrive.

He Took My Beating Sierra and I have worked in Children’s Church for many years. Although we are not currently teaching children, I have some very fond memories of those days. The sermon for today is one that I first gave during a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's Prayer For God's Control Of You Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 23, 2014

Paul as we say in the south chases a rabbit of huge importance. He tells of the central importance of the church in God's plan to reveal His wisdom in the Gospel. Then Paul prays that the church will practically live what God has divinely designed.

Intro: Paul was just getting ready to pray for the Ephesian church when he was reminded of the importance of the church and as preachers are often known to do he chases a rabbit. What an important rabbit to chase today. The church would probably not make it into a list of the 50 most important ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Let Heaven And Nature Sing Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Apr 8, 2008

It’s true that we have our various musical idioms. The way churches sing here has very little resemblance of the way a church sings in Africa or Brazil. And we have little idea how the first Christians expressed their melodies. What matters is that we

Let Heaven and Nature Sing Ephesians 5:18-21 Illustration I heard of a farmer who was making his regular visit to the big city to stock up on supplies. Only this time, for one reason or another, necessity kept the farmer in town over the weekend. So he decided to find a church for his Sunday ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Love One Another

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Dec 23, 2020

Love should be a Christian's single most defining attribute.

Badges identify people. There’s the policeman’s badge (make a paper star). Every service company has its’ employees wear a badge (plastic cover with name inside). Boy Scouts and Awana children have badges telling you about their achievements (Awana shirt or sash). Christians have badges too. ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

Christ-Focused Ministry Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 6, 2016

Christ-Focused Ministry - 2 Corinthians chapter 10 verses 1-18 – sermon by Gordon Curley. PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: • I follow Christ’s example (vs 1) • I use spiritual weapons (vs 2-6) • I don’t judge by appearance (vs 7-11) • I let God do the commending (vs 12-18) SERMON BODY: Ill: • A family were driving through the country lanes enjoying a day ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:1-18

Denomination: Brethren

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With Spirit Led Ceremonies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Enhancing Cross-Cultural Evangelism With the Use of Spirit Led Ceremonies

ENHANCING CROSS-CULTURAL EVANGELISM WITH CEREMONIES Introduction - In a cross-cultural evangelism class one of the students shared an interesting case study of how a deficient understanding of the importance of ceremonies hindered the spread of the gospel in Kaduna State, Nigeria. In Dumi ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All Men Shall Know…

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

A man in South Carolina had some car problems, so he took his car to a local automobile garage to get his car repaired. The man went to pay for the repairs and pick his car up after being repaired.

As he was driving home, his car was doing the same thing as before he took it to the mechanic. He took it back to the mechanic the second time and once again he was told his car was repaired, but again, on the way home he discovered his car was still doing the same thing. To make a long story ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer Condemned

Contributed by Lee Houston on Jan 31, 2025

A history of slavery and segregation sometimes explode. Some may remember the riots in South Central Los Angeles in January 1993. People were burning buildings and looting stores. During all of the confusion an unsuspecting truck driver, named Reginald Denny.

Title: No Longer Condemned Scripture: Romans 8:6, “To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Our history of slavery and segregation sometimes explodes. Some may remember the riots in South Central Los Angeles in January 1993. People were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:6, Colossians 1:21-22, Ephesians 2:6-9, Titus 3:4-5

Made For A Mission Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Aug 26, 2005

As humans we have a purpose and through Christ we have a mission.

Thanks to all of you who have hosted or participated in 40 Days of Purpose groups this fall. The final small group session of 40 Days is this coming week. We’re hoping and praying that all of the people who have been in a group during these 40 Days (about 1300) will stay in a small group. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuilding Faith - Recognizing Our Brokenness - #1 Series

Contributed by Michael R. Hodge on Apr 5, 2012

This series focuses on three key steps in the book of Nehemiah that will help us to "Rebuild Faith". It moves from recognizing our failures to defending our resolution - all using the letters R.E.B.U.I.L.D. Each message is set up as a leader guide for a

OPENING CONVERSATION As we begin this new series together entitled, “Rebuilding Faith”, I want to invite you to share with the group something that you’ve had to REBUILD in your lifetime. Maybe it was a room in your house, a school project gone wrong, or even a relationship. What comes to mind when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming The Problems Of Self-Promotion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another."

Overcoming the Problems of Self-Promotion Vast numbers of people seek their own promotion, forgetting the fact that God is Master Promoter. David wrote, "For promotion comes neither from the east or the west of the south. But, God is one who sets up one and puts down another." (Psalm 75:6,7) ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Responsibly Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Three strategies to live spiritually responsible lives.

Just because a person’s an adult doesn’t necessarily mean that person is responsible. When I turned 18 years old it seemed that the only thing I could think about was moving out on my own. But like most 18 year olds, I still had a lot of growing up to do. Eventually my mom helped me buy a trailer ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Healilng The Wounds Of Our Heritage Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 27, 2006

The world is longing for a vision prepared to celebrate both our unity and diversity. • A vision able to replace apprehension with appreciation. • A vision that is more inspired than imparted • A vision that is more personal than political • A vision

In a recent interview, Billy Graham was asked to pinpoint the worlds greatest social problem. Drawing from his 40 year experience of ministering in more than 100 countries around the world, Dr. Graham replied that the greatest social problem without question, is racism. the unhealed wounds of ...read more

Scripture: John 17:11-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All About Anger Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on May 12, 2007

This is part 2 in our series on James. We dove into how to deal with anger. Is anger ever okay? Why do we get angry? How do we handle it?

I know many of you have seen the images on the news about what happened at Virginia Tech this past week. As I was watching, I thought, this really puts what we talk about last week to the test. Last week we started our series on the book of James and we looked at how we react to trials, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Approaching Mount Zion

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 16, 2002

We need to be reminded that we come into the presence of God every time we worship.

Introduction: In a scene out of the book Tom Sawyer, Tom had gone to Sunday school and church at the demand of Aunt Polly. After Sunday school, Tom and his brother Sid went to the auditorium to sit under the watchful eye of Aunt Polly. Next we read Tom’s description of public worship. He says ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ