Sermons on Spiritual Living:

Abiding In Jesus Means: Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on May 5, 2001

Jesus, the vine and the Father the vinedresser and the Holy Spirit the witness all work to help us bear fruit that will last

John 15 Abiding in Jesus means: 1. Bearing fruit 2. Answered prayer 3. Obeying the commands 4. Facing opposition from the world 5. Holy Spirit witness In the Bible we see that stories have principles. The Jews called this the haggadah and the halakah. The haggadah is the story or narrative ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Way Home

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

There is only one true way home and that is throught the doorway of death. One day we all must journey home.

II Cor. 5:1-2, 8 “The Way Home” INTRO: There was a little girl who walked to her house through the cemetery every day after school. She loved to feel the breeze in her hair and to watch the birds. Sometimes she just threw herself on the rich, green grass, and watched the clouds turn into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-2, 2 Corinthians 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Assurance In The Storm

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

When the storms of life hit where do you find assurance?

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. Sometimes we think of God as the author of all the things that go wrong in our lives. The following story is used to illustrate this concept. Kirk was having one of those bad days where everything seems to go wrong. One thing after another until, at the close of the day, he ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 25:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Not Worth Believing

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 4, 2003

Lent Midweek 5: "If you are the Son of God, come down from the Cross." The words of those who mocked Jesus. Ironically, by staying on the Cross, the Lord demonstrated his power. If He had come down - He would not have been worth believing.

Note: This is an original sermon, however it is a message based on a Lenten series titled, "The Ironies of the Passion." This message was developed from an outline provided at a Lenten workshop where it was offered along with other resources for use during Lenten worship. Never kick a man while He ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:42

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 1: God's Call

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Abraham’s Journey of Faith

A. INTRODUCTION 1. His faith. Abraham is the only one that God called His Friend. (II Chron. 20:7; Isa. 41:8; 2:23). Arabs called him El Kahil, i.e., the friend of God. Abraham’s faith made him closer to God than all others. 2. Father. Terah was a worshiper of idols (Joshua 24:2). Tradition said ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Wings Of God

Contributed by Mark Mccool on Apr 21, 2003

Who do you turn to when life is at its worst? Is there a refuge when the lightning of bitterness flashes, the thunder of hatred rolls, and the shadows of loneliness fall across your path? Be encouraged, there is...

"THE WINGS OF GOD" Mark McCool TEXT: DEUTERONOMY 32:9-12 9 For the LORD’s portion is his people; Jacob is the lot of his inheritance. 10 He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. 11 As an eagle ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Are Not Going To Believe This

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Apr 21, 2003

Easter Sunday: You are not going to believe this... The Resurrection of our Savior, Jesus Christ - the ’biggest’ You are not going to believe this event ever!

“You’re not going to believe this.” When you hear those words, stand by - something big is going to follow. We were living in Virginia Beach, VA. I was still in the Navy and we had purchased our very first home. It was small, but it was cozy and it was on a corner lot on Tiffany Lane – even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:19-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Move From Fear To Faith

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 16, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps you overcome your fear of exceeding your gifts, your physical energies or your family’s ability to cope with extra attention. Moses struggled with such fears until the Lord spoke to him saying, "Who gave man his mouth? Who makes him

Illustration:After a preacher died and went to heaven, he noticed that a New York cabdriver had been given a higher place than he had. "I don’t understand," he complained to St. Peter. "I devoted my entire life to my congregation." "Our policy is to reward results," explained St. Peter. "Now ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 17, 2003

Sorrow helps us gain a greater empathy for the hurts, pain and difficulties that others experience. People who empathize are more compassionate, kind and considerate of others problems and needs. When I learned the benefit of sorrow it made me more sen

How to Be Sorrowful Yet Always Rejoicing (2 Cor. 6:10) Paul the apostle wrote, We put not stumbling block in anyone’s path, so that our ministry will not be discredited. Rather, as servants of God we commend ourselves in every way, in great endurance, in troubles, hardships and distresses, in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:10-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Sovereign Symphony Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on May 22, 2003

Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to play a non-melodic part alone, it would sound strange and unappealing. It is only when the entire symphony is played out together that the geni

God’s Sovereign Symphony Esther 6: 1-14 Preached Wednesday, May 21, 2003 Introduction: A master composer like Mozart or Bach writes a work that utilizes melody, harmony and rhythm. Many different instruments playing several different parts make up this symphonic masterpiece. If one were to ...read more

Scripture: Esther 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Where Were You

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We remember where we were during significant times in the history of our country. But a better question is where will you be?

There have been many great and significant events in the history of these United States of America. Many people remember just where they were when they heard the news of such events for the first time. When remembering significant things that have happened in our country invariably people will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Overcoming Faith” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 4, 2003

This message deals with the subject of overcoming faith. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 11:30-40 TOPIC: “Overcoming Faith” INTRODUCTION: A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-40

Denomination: Baptist

You Don't Love Me Like You Used To. Series

Contributed by Quinton Williamson on Jun 8, 2003

To show people that it was because God loves us that we are able to count the victory, and because he loves us, we must or should love him in return.

SUBJECT: YOU DON’T LOVE ME LIKE YOU USE TO SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 10: 32-39 In life we may go through periods of time where we loose interest in certain things. Many times marriages are broken up simply because we lose interest in another. Men fall out of love with their wives, and wives fall out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart For Worship

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 8, 2003

When pure worship occurs it will stir the spirit of everyone present, Both good & evil.This is the worship God wants. Ministering to Him because he is who He is:

JOHN 4: 23 Yet a time is coming and has now come when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in spirit and in truth." What is worship? A study of worship will produce a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 12:3

Denomination: Pentecostal