Sermons on Spirit Poured Out:

The Untouchables

Contributed by Rod Little on Jul 12, 2001

THIS SERMON ON THE 23RD NUMBER OF PSALMS IS A SERMON ON CARE AND CONCERN OF GOD FOR HIS SHEEP

PASLM 23:1-6 THE UNTOUCHABLES INTRO;THE 23RD NUMBER OF PSALM IS A PSALM OF CARE AND CONCERN OF GOD FOR HIS SHEEP. IT SPEAKS OF PEACE SO DEEP AND SERENITY SO PROFOUND THAT EVEN THE VERY THOUGH OF DEATH CANNOT TROUBLE IT. THIS PSALM LEAVES NO ROOM FOR DOUBT,FEAR, MISGIVING,OR ANXIETY. IT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Funnel Faith

Contributed by Robert Laymance on Jul 15, 2001

The typical Funnel as a type of Salvation and the way of Blessings from God.

In the Gospel according to Matthew, in ch.7, the Lord Jesus talks about the strait and narrow way, and also the wide and broad way. He also says in John ch.10, that He is The Door, and that they might have life More Abundantly. In looking at the typical funnel, one can see there is a wide opening, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-15, Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Bringing Real Issues To Jesus

Contributed by Chris Green on Jan 2, 2001

Jesus is concerned with our issues; He is waiting us to decide to approach Him with them.

This woman, Mark says, had an issue of blood. He gives no specific diagnosis, but most likely she suffered from an unending menstrual flow. Her issue created issues; it generated a burden of pain and pressure and persecution. She had social issues, marital issues, spiritual issues, bodily ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Leadership Styles That Work

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Jan 30, 2001

How to be an effective leader for Christ

LEADERSHIP STYLES THAT WORK I Thessalonians 2:7-11 Introduction Paul models four traits of effective leadership A Survey of the four positive traits: 1. Am I unaware of people’s problems or am I understanding to their needs? Unaware ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Condemnation Of All Men

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1.

GOD'S CONDEMNATION OF ALL MEN (EVEN THE MOST RELIGIOUS) DOES NOT CONTRADICT THE VALUE OF SPIRITUAL PRIVILEGES OR THE CONSISTENCY OF GOD'S OWN CHARACTER (HIS FAITHFULNESS AND JUSTICE) 1. Spiritual Privileges Do Have Value (:1-2) Question: What advantage is there in being a Jew? Restated: What value ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Developing A Clean Thought Life

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 23, 2000

Guidelines on how to quit your stinking thinking.

Developing A Clean Thought Life Mat. 5:27-28; Psalm 119:9-15 A child delights in what he has, a youth delights in what he does, and an adult delights in what he is. Introduction: What is wrong with pornography? A. It is psychological poison. 1. An addiction effect 2. An escalation effect 3. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-15, Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Baptist

Waterpots At Cana

Contributed by Mark Stegall on Sep 4, 2001

WATER INTO WINE

JOHN CH.2 VS 1-11 WHAT CAN WE LEARN FROM THE FIRST MIRACLE OF JESUS. LETS LOOK AT 4 PRINCIPLES THAT WE CAN APPLY TO OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE. #1 BEFORE THE MIRACLE COMES THE COMMAND. VS 7 JESUS SAITH UNTO THEM,FILL THE WATERPOTS WITH WATER.AS WE STUDY THE MIRACLES OF JESUS WE FIND THAT HIS BLESSINGS ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan "B" For Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

WHEN IT COMES TO GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE THERE ARE NO PLAN B’S

GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR YOUR LIFE 1. GENESIS 12:1-9 THE CALLING OF ABRAHAM DO YOU SEE GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR ABRAHAM’S LIFE (no) 2. JUDGES 6:11-17 WHAT WAS GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR GIDEON’S LIFE (none) 3. LUKE 6:6-11 WHAT WAS PLAN “B” IF HIS HAND WOULDN’T HAVE STRETCHED FORTH? (none) 4. JOHN 14:6 ACTS 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Cost Of Being A Disciple

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

There is great expense in following Christ.

Being a Disciple Luke 14:26-27 I. There is great expense to being a disciple A. You have to love Christ more than those around you. 1. Christ must be the first priority for you. 2. Do you express more love to your family than you do to God? 3. Would you lay down your life for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

More Than A Beauty Queen

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 18, 2001

a look at how one person can make a difference

Queen Esther made a difference because: ----------1) She was willing to take a risk. —In the middle of life is if. —Faith is believing God for what only He can do. —2Cor. 12:9,10 ----------2) She took the time to plan. —No one plans to fail they fail to plan. —Prov. 13:16 —Luke ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Holiness

Which Road Do You See?

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Apr 13, 2003

For many people they see the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem as a Triumphal Entry and it was for us but it was not so for Jesus. For it was one of sorrow and death.

Palm Sunday 2003 John 12:12-26 Introduction: In John chapter 11 we see the story of Jesus raising Lazarus from the dead, and how the chief priest and Pharisees began to plot to put Jesus to death. And then in the beginning of chapter 12:1 we see the story of how Jesus came to Bethany and stayed ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-26

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Depends On God Series

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A message on the power of God in everything.

Everything Depends on God Colossians 1:16 Intro. In weeks past we have talked about how… Everything Begins With God Everything Is For God Everything Belongs To God. Colossians 1:12-17 Everything Depends on God By Him all things consist. soon-is-tah’-o – holds together By Him ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16, Colossians 1:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Cost Me To Be Used By God?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Dec 20, 2004

This message looks at the cost to Mary of bearing Jesus (in terms of scandal and reputation) and then asks what the cost might be for us to obey God.

- just read vv. 1-2 to open sermon. - only 4 women (besides Mary) are mentioned in this genealogy and they aren’t the big names of the O.T. WHAT IS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE INCLUSION OF THESE WOMEN? - Three of the four of them were associated with sexual sin. - v. 3 - Tamar (dressed as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

This Far And No More Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Sep 18, 2006

This sermon looks at the dangers of unforgiveness.

Too often we allow little things that take place to hinder our relationships with our Christian brothers and sisters. That is exactly what we see here in the ministry of Paul when he draws an imaginary line in the sand with regard to John Mark. Un-forgiveness Hinders… 1. Our Walk v. 38 – Any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men

Contributed by James Sulton on May 3, 2006

How catching fish relates to catching men.

Henceforth Thou Shalt Catch Men Luke 5:1-11 James Sulton I wish to bring to your attention some things about catching fish, that are in relation to catching men. I. The ship they used in reference to church. a. Large or small still ship or church. b. Still used for same purpose - to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist