Sermons on Spiritual Sight:

Famous Last Words: Follow Paul's Advice Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Jan 11, 2006

This was my last sermon with SCC closing out a 12 year ministry with them.

AM Sermon preached at Syria Christian Church January 30, 2005 Famous Last Words: Follow Paul’s Advice [SHOW SLIDE WITH WATER JUGS DURING COMMUNION----TITLE SLIDE DURING OFFERING] In 2 Timothy 4, verses 6-8 we read what many believe are Paul’s most famous last words---- [SCRIPTURE SLIDES] 6 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We Are In This Together Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 15, 2006

We are to be devoted to community.

A PEOPLE WITH PURPOSE: WE ARE IN THIS TOGETHER Acts 2:42-47 S: Church C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE ARE TO BE DEVOTED TO COMMUNITY. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Practices TS: We will find in our study of Scripture four practices that demonstrate how we are to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pray Series

Contributed by Erik Estep on Feb 1, 2006

It’s my hope that after this lesson you’ll have a better grasp on what your prayers ought to be like.

Intro: I think directions are some of the hardest things to follow and hardest things to understand. I’m reminded of this every X-mas when I’m trying to put my kids toys together. It seems like every time I read the directions there’s some key element missing. Or whenever someone gives me ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

"A New Song In Heaven" Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on Feb 5, 2006

This is a chapter from the author’s book on Revelation.

A NEW SONG IN HEAVEN Text: Revelation 5:8-14 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: The worthy Lamb has taken the book that He alone could open. Immediately upon His receiving of the book the atmosphere changed. The weeping has now turned to singing. The tense ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Heart? Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 16, 2006

How is your heart? Is it resolute or does it surrender to your flesh when the flesh gets tired? Hebrews 12:1-4 gives us principles for allowing Jesus to make our hearts strong!

Flesh & Spirit – Part V: How is Your Heart? 1. Overview a. This week is the last sermon in our series of the “flesh and the spirit.” b. I hope that you learned more than head knowledge but also learned and are practicing some of the tools for walking in the Spirit and not in the flesh. i. Even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

In The Service Of The Master – Part 8 - James The Son Of Alphaeus, Thaddeau Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Sep 16, 2006

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? Well, no one who has been called of God is a leftover kid. God has no second-string.

Were you ever the left-over kid? You know what I mean…were you ever the last one picked when the two “captains” got to choose their teams for an activity? You could see the quick calculations being made and know which team you were going to end up on because of the sudden crestfallen look on one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Sep 21, 2006

Jessu went to those those outside of the covenant community of Israel to show God’s love for all people.

14th Sunday after Pentecost 10 September 2006 LOVE BEHIND ENEMY LINES Text: Mark 7:24-37 24 Jesus left that place and went to the vicinity of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it; yet he could not keep his presence secret. 25 In fact, as soon as she heard about him, a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-37

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Is Coming: As The Prophets Foretold Series

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

Christmas Series

Jesus is Coming…As the Prophets Foretold Intro: It’s hard to believe that we are entering into the Christmas season already. It seems like summer just ended and already the lights are out and the decorations are hung and before we know it, Christmas morning will be here again. I love this time ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fly High - Acts Part 14 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 10, 2006

The book of Acts is about how we as followers of the Lord need the power and the influence of the Holy Spirit in our lives. When we receive the promise and allow Him to guide us then the church grows daily.

“Fly High” Acts part 14 On the Lighter side of life: See e-mail pictures Opening Illustration: Video Illustration from Blue Fish TV on what it means to be ordinary or extraordinary. Scripture Text: Acts 16 1He came to Derbe and then to Lystra, where a disciple named Timothy lived, whose mother ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Helps Those Who Help Themselves Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The Lord responds to those who cry out to him for help. We must admit God is our only source of help; without it we are sunk.

INTRODUCTION This is the fourth message in the series “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” We’re examining ten popular statements people think are in the Bible, but they aren’t found in scripture. There are millions of Bibles in America, yet there is an alarming level of biblical ignorance. George Barna ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Moves In Mysterious Ways Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

Many people think God’s ways are so mysterious, they are beyond our understanding. Perhaps the phrase “God moves in mysterious ways” was coined because in the Bible, God often did the UNEXPECTED. God seldom acts or moves the way we think He should.

INTRODUCTION Over the past few weeks we’ve been studying popular sayings people think are in the Bible–but they aren’t. We’ve already discussed several pseudo-scriptures including, “God helps those who help themselves” and “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.” Today, we are focusing on ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prophecy Is History In Reverse Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

An explanation of the prophecies represented by the statue in Nebuchadnezzar’s dream.

INTRODUCTION Daniel contains the ABC’s of Bible Prophecy. Revelation contains the XYZs. I want to use history and the Bible to show you how this is an amazing book you hold in your hands. If you aren’t yet convinced the Bible is a supernatural book, you will be before we complete the study of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-49

Denomination: Baptist

Time To Turn Around Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 17, 2006

Fifth in a series from the Book of Acts. This message focuses on the need for a lifestyle of repentance.

There was a painter by the name of Jock, who was very interested in making a penny where he could, so he often would thin his paint to make it go further. As it happened, he got away with this for some time, but eventually the Church decided to do a big restoration job that involved the painting of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-41

Denomination: Baptist

What I Owe Me Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 21, 2006

This sermon deals with looking at our own greed and how it hurts the Kingdom Of God.

Paid In Full—What I Owe Me 10/1/2006 Ecclesiastes 5:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:3-10 Luke 12 Today is the first week of our Stewardship Period. We will be doing three messages with the overall theme “Paid In Full”. There are only three debts we need to pay up to be Paid in Full. The first is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Demand Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Oct 27, 2006

Being followers of Jesus Christ

In 1174 the Italian architect Bonnano Pisano began work on what would become his most famous project: A separately standing bell tower for the Cathedral of the city of Pisa. The tower was to be eight-stories and 185-foot-tall structure. There was just one "little" problem: builders quickly ...read more

Denomination: Baptist