Sermons on Southern:

The Lord Our Righteousness Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Oct 21, 2008

How the wonderful Messiah-God Name, ’Yahweh-Tsidkenu’, speaks to us today.

Introduction Today the Names of God series continues. In most cultures, as in the cultures of the OT, people’s names are significant and have a meaning. And the name Yahweh showed Israel that God was not just a force or power, but in some wonderful way, He was a person – someone they could relate ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"The Virgin Conceived A Son"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 4, 2008

The fact of the virgin birth of Jesus is essential to Christian doctrine.

“Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man and not wanting to disgrace her, planned to send her away secretly. 20 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Orthodox

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Feb 3, 2008

Lust in Scripture, especially in the New Testament Epistles, is human “desire for what God has forbidden.” It is an “obsessive sexual craving.”

The Seven Deadly Sins: Lust --Galatians 5:16-26 The late Rev. Dr. John Rowan Claypool IV served as a pastor for 47 years, first in Southern Baptist Congregations in the South and then from 1986 to 2000 as the Rector of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama. In his sermon entitled ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham's Struggle To Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 19, 2008

Abraham is not really a "bad boy" but he did have some occasions when he had trouble making good decisions. What can he teach us when he did obey God and was ready to sacrifice his son?

Abraham’s Struggle to Be Faithful Genesis 22:1-19 February 17, 2008 One of the greatest privileges I have had in my adult life is to visit the Holy Land. It was a relatively short trip, but we traveled from Jerusalem down to the Dead Sea and the desert fortress of Masada, up along the Jordan ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Great Awakening

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jul 24, 2008

I believe that the God who has brought Great Awakenings in the past will bring Great Awakenings in the future if His people understand 3 things: • What prevents a Great Awakening • What precedes a Great Awakening • What is the produced by a Great Awak

In September 1857, in New York City, Jeremiah Lanphier, a 48-year old businessman began passing out handbills that read: "A day Prayer-Meeting is held every Wednesday from 12 to 1 o’clock in the ... North Dutch Church! Only one man showed up for the beginning of the meeting -- Lanphier! At ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rich, But Foolish

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Aug 3, 2008

If we are concerned only about earthly possessions, we will enter eternity empty-handed.

Text: “…a man’s life does not consist in the abundance of his possessions” (Luke 12:15). I would venture to say that you and I learned a long time ago that material possessions are not the most important items in life. The first ten years of my life was spent in the coal-mining hills of Southern ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Christian Church

The Bread Of Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 4, 2008

Jesus’ claim that He is the Bread Of Life & that the way to eternal life comes by Him were not what the crowd wanted to hear. They rebelled against Him & His claims. They felt they already knew who Jesus was.

JOHN 6: 41-51 THE BREAD OF LIFE [Numbers 11:4-8] Jesus’ proclaimation that He is the Bread Of Life and that the way to eternal life comes by Him were not what the crowd wanted to hear. They rebelled against Him and the claims ...read more

Scripture: John 6:41-51

Denomination: Baptist

Church In An Identity Crisis

Contributed by Scott Bates on Sep 11, 2008

This sermon reminds us of the main purpose and vision of the church. The sermon helps us to see how to avoid "Americanizing" the church of Jesus Christ

Church in an Identity Crisis Eph. 3:14-21 In 50 years I’ve had the privilege to meet a lot of people. And of all the people I’ve ever known I have to say all of them, if given the opportunity would change something about their physical appearance. You know, maybe a little taller; little shorter; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Repnetance Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are to repent. You and I are sinners, and Jesus calls us to repentance. We are to repent.

Repentance A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Jesus says: 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5, ESV) Jesus calls us to repentance. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Perfect Timing

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Dec 28, 2008

Christmas Message, God’s perfect timing for the birth of Christ

Perfect Timing Luke 1:5-38 Christmas 2008 Humor – Children and Christmas can really be humorous at times. Thomas Stewart, age 9 asks.... What never eats at Christmas time? The turkey, ...it’s usually stuffed Sergio Garcia,(child)asks, What happened to the man who shoplifted a calendar at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-38

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation's Form Letter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 31, 2008

Dealing with the seven letters to the churches in Asia Minor.

Revelation’s Form Letter Rev. 2:1-3:22 Sept. 21, 2008 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Opening story B There are seven letters to seven different churches in Asia Minor (Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Celebrate Salvation

Contributed by Danny Presswood on Jan 4, 2009

The WAR is NOT about separation of Church and State. The WAR is NOT about abortion. The WAR is NOT about women’s rights. The WAR is NOT about homosexual rights. The WAR is NOT about family values. The WAR is NOT about building buildings. The WAR is

This morning we have a special opening illustration - and I need some helpers-so let me see - I know - I need "Buff Daddy" Danny Beasley, MAJOR (P) "I’m a weekend Warrior" E.C. Wallace, and LT (P) "Don’t mess with me ’cause I carry a gun" Michael Edward Bennett. (They’ll be escorted out ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Conflict In Antioch Series

Contributed by Jim Heidebrecht on Jun 23, 2007

Sermon 5 in the Galatians series.

Public confrontation Confrontation never a comfortable situation, especially public Personal story – illustration Brad (someone had to fire due to attitude) He left me no choice, there was a big public confrontation> Conflict in Antioch Gal 2: 11-14 (NIV) 11 When Peter came to Antioch, I ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Winding Down Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 24, 2007

The Children of Israel begin the period of the Judges well, but begin to neglect their relationship with God and this leads to defeat, much as the Christian who does not nurture that relationship with exist in the weakened flesh.

When I was in junior high a Catholic priest came to visit my debate class. I know, today a visit to a public school by a religious official would warrant calling out the SWAT team and raising the terror alert to red, but it was a different nation in those days. Anyway, I remember this gentleman ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Truth About Suffering

Contributed by Don Griffin on Jul 11, 2007

A sermon identifying suffering with applications on how to respond to it.

TRUTH ABOUT SUFFERING If you were to walk down the aisles of any pharmacy in America you’d find that one of their most popular products is pain killers. They have shelves that are packed with bottles Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Tylenol etc. If you want, you can buy them in huge jars holding 250 pills. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible