Sermons on Speak Up:

Promises Made - Promises Kept

Contributed by Brent Williams on Jun 19, 2001

As fathers we have made a promise to our family, now is the time for us to keep that promise.

Promises Made -- Promises Kept 1 Kings 1:28-35 1 Kings 2:1- Intro: Merrit Issues call to arms in defense of family, souls. http://bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=11083 Illustration: “Big Sissy” http://members.lwol.com/blwilliams/illsissy.htm “The Big Sissy” One summer evening during ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:28-35, 1 Kings 2:1-4, 1 Kings 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Peace On Earth, Good Will Towards Men

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jun 20, 2001

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!!! To our shame we often limit Luke chapter 2 to the Christmas season when in fact verse 14 gives us daily and eternal peace!

Luke 2:13-14 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. If it is possible for the retail stores, and secular radio stations to have a “Christmas In July” certainly it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is He?

Contributed by Jason Frazier on Jun 21, 2001

Sermon about Jesus & who He is & His characteristics

TEXT: Matthew 16:13-16 “Who Is He?” If you were to go downtown & stop everyone you saw to ask them this question, you would get quite a variety of answers. Some would say He was a great & profound teacher. Some would say that He was a prophet of God. Some would say that He was a lunatic & liar. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 23

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 9, 2001

Haven, Highway and Happiness. The three H’s of Psalm 23

Field Dalling 23-02-03 Psalm 23 We are going to have a baptism later in the service where Kelly is about to make a start on her Christian pilgrimage. And so I would like, this morning to have a look at one of the Psalms that has been a fantastic source of strength to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Anglican

Steps To Evangelism Of Animistic Peoples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Evangelism to those who have an animistic worldview or set of assumptions or perspectives

STEPS TO BRINGING ANIMISTS TO CONVERSION AND BEYOND Guidelines - 1. Pray specifically that the Spirit of God would open their eyes to turn from darkness to light and the from the dominion of Satan to God. Paul prayed this prayer of Acts 26:18 to help people find Christ as the only One who can ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do These Things Bother You?

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Feb 18, 2002

Why do Christians have a problem with Jesus being the only access to God? He is the way, the truth and the life.

Do These Things Bother You? John 14:6 Let me share with you some things that bother me today: telemarketers who call at 8:58 PM or any other time; kids without respect for anything or anyone; motorized scooters; rap music; a lack of commitment that permeates our society; certain cap-less ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The 5 Time Periods Of The End Times

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Feb 27, 2002

Jesus could return any moment. What does the Bible say will take place during the end times?

5 MAJOR TIME PERIODS CONCERNING THE END TIMES Mark 13, 2 Thessalonians 2, Revelation 6,8,9,11,16,20,21 I. FIRST TIME PERIOD SIGNS TO THE END OF THE AGE OF GRACE -- MARK 13:1-13 (Today we live in the age of Grace. God is offering forgiveness through the blood of Christ to anyone who will ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Being Second Place Series

Contributed by Timothy Lueking on Mar 11, 2002

A sermon on what it truly means to honor God out of respect and humility.

Being Second Place Exodus 20:4-6 A. Introduction 1. When I was in high school I loved running track and cross-country. They were both very challenging and exciting for me but there is a little secret that I have to share with you about those days, I did not like to loose. I did everything that I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Tested Faith Is Strong Faith

Contributed by James Dunn on Mar 12, 2002

God will turn your troubled times into fruitful ones.

Intro: One man’s life provides a dramatic answer to the question, can God indeed bring positives out of troubled times? This young man’s name is David, and he is an awesome picture of God’s using difficulties for good. For years he viewed trials as something that affected only his external world, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

What Can We Bring To Earth And To Heaven?

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 22, 2002

Learn to make your Christian witness count on earth and in Heaven.

We are in the section of Paul’s letter to the Christians at Philippi Community Christian Church where Paul is encouraging them to grow in their likeness to Christ while he continues to accomplish his work for Christ, even in a prison cell. If any of us have ever said, "We can’t do what God has ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-18

Denomination: *other

Form Vs. Function

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 22, 2002

One of a series on the church from the book of Acts.

Do you remember the decisions you made when you left High School. There was the decision that led you to college or to the military. Or perhaps it was a decision that led you a factory job or to trade school. One little decision that probably shaped the rest of your life. Any architect deals ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

For Whose Sake?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Satan questions why Job fears God and worships Him? Today we ask ourselves why we worship God.

Introductory Considerations 1. He was one of the most powerful yet generous people I have ever known. He ran a very successful company and freely gave out hundreds of thousands of dollars. He had a large family and there always seemed to be business associates and friends at his home. 2. People ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How The Holy Spirit Delivers And Protects Us From Evil

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Learn how you can be more assured of the Spirit’s protection and deliverance from evil

How the Holy Spirit Delivers and Protects Us From Evil Illustration:The Greeks had a race in their Olympic games that was unique. The winner was not the runner who finished first. It was the runner who finished with his torch still lit. I want to run all the way with the flame of my torch still ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How To Use Music To Enhance Our Relationships

HOW TO USE MUSIC TO ENHANCE OUR RELATIONSHIPS WITH GOD and PEOPLE - Col. 3:16 Illustration: Martin Luther said, "The devil takes flight at the sound of music, just as he does at the words of theology, and for this reason the prophets always combined theology and music, the teaching of truth and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Mend A Broken Heart

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon that will give the saved a burden for the lost and give the lost inspiration to get saved

How to Mend A Broken Heart Luke 4:18 Jesus had just returned from the wilderness and the Mount of Temptation where he had struggled with Satan and faced temptation and had not bowed to compromise. The Bible says that Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18, Isaiah 61:1

Denomination: Baptist