Sermons on Spiritual Tenacity:

Worship Matters

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on May 23, 2005

A message about the importance of a good worship service.

God’s Glorious Church Worship Matters Psalm 34:3 Woodlawn Baptist Church May 22, 2005 Introduction In his letter to the Philippian church, the apostle Paul, speaking of Jesus said, “Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Little R & R. . .and R Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on May 24, 2005

Fourth in a series walking through the book of James. This week’s message focuses on the need to spend time in God’s Word, and utilize it as a mirror to reflect on our lives.

When we started our series on the book of James back on the first Sunday of May, we played some Bible trivia. Especially surrounding the book of James. Well, back by popular demand, or just because I enjoy it. . .we have Bible trivia round two. On your message outline you will find a number of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Hope Of Israel

Contributed by David Richardson on May 24, 2005

When there is no sun or stars in your life, like those sailors in that verse in Acts 27, we finally give up all hope…When there is neither Jesus or His hopes (love,joy,etc.), we finally give up all hope…and lapse into depression,get moody,or get sick.

Title: The Hope of Israel Scripture: Acts 28 Life itself seems to tell us things that we can reasonably expect. Doesn’t it? Things that I, as a U.S. citizen, can reasonably expect may be somewhat different than those say of a North Korean citizen, or an Australian, or someone from a number of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Nation Remembers

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 29, 2005

This sermon details the cause of America’s distance from God - all in a context of remembering: the fallen soldiers; our Godly forefathers, and of course, remembering Jesus, our Christ.

Tomorrow, we will celebrate our nation’s Memorial Day. That is the day we set apart to honor those who have died in the defense of our great nation. Those who gave their all so that we could have it all. Those who made the ultimate sacrifice, so that we might not have to. As we look back into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 6:6-8

Denomination: *other

A Teenager In Trouble Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Jun 2, 2005

WHAT DO WE TELL OUR TEENAGERS TO DO WHEN THEY FIND THEMSELVES IN DEEP TROUBLE? THE BOOK OF GENESIS GIVES US THE PERFECT ANSWER WITH THE STORY OF JOSEPH.

A TEENAGER IN TROUBLE TEXT- GENESIS 37-39 INTRODUCTION. This morning I would like to go back to our study in the book of Genesis—“ The Book of The Beginnings of Faith”. We have been away from this study for the last 3 weeks, as we have discussed Mother’s Day, Graduates, and Memorial Day. This ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life's Too Short To...work All The Time Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 2, 2005

Part 4 in series "Life’s Too-Short To...," this message addresses workaholism, ending with ways to know if one is a workaholic.

Life’s Too Short To…Work All The Time Life’s Too Short To…, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 4/24/05 In my previous church, Christy and I became friends with a couple – let’s call them George & Liz. I’ve changed the names to protect the innocent. And the not-so-innocent. George ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-31

Denomination: Free Methodist

Journey To Jerusalem Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 6, 2005

A lesson on the will of God

SERIES: “LESSONS FROM THE EARLY CHURCH” TEXT: ACTS 21:1-36 TITLE: “JOURNEY TO JERUSALEM: A Lesson on the Will of God” INTRODUCTION: A. When Courtney was 3 or 4 years old, we made a trip to King’s Island. There was a children’s ride that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Takes Us From Flight To Sight To Delight Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 10, 2005

How God used the flight of Jacob to build his faith and encourage his future.

The Flight of Jacob - Jacob Sermon Series # 2 - Genesis 27:41-28:22 Living by faith is really a strange way to live. It’s kind of like trying to talk to your child or husband when he or she is watching TV. The child doesn’t quite grasp everything you’re saying because he or she has his mind in ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

How's Your Foundation? Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 13, 2005

We are told to not lay again the foundation of our faith, this is a look at that foundation

The giant bucket reached forward and tore a gapping hole in the ground. Like some primitive monster it struck again and again opening the earth to the air for the first time since creation. And when finally it had finished it’s job, it quit. A silence filled the quiet street and where once there ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve,

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 14, 2005

“Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. Serve the LORD!

Choose You This Day Whom Ye Will Serve, But As For Me And My House We Will Serve The Lord SUNDAY AM 11/28/1999 Joshua 24:14-24 14 “Now therefore, fear the LORD, serve Him in sincerity and in truth, and put away the Gods which your fathers served on the other side of the River and in Egypt. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

"It's Time For A Fresh Start.”

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Jun 15, 2005

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life?

How many here today, would like to have a fresh start? A fresh start in their marriage or family, a fresh start in their finances, a fresh start in their profession or business, or just a fresh start in life? For many of us here, as well as you who have tuned in, have made many missteps and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Importance Of Church Attendance Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Jun 17, 2005

This sermon deals with church attendance and our commitment to it. Also, how does God feel about church attendance.

The Importance of Church Attendance! If You Want to Kill the Church Never go to your church or meetings held there, if you do go, be late, it’s no one’s affair. If the weather is bad, either too hot or snowing, just stay home and rest, for there’ll be others going. But should you attend, be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Gives Second Chances Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 8th in a series on Joshua that illustrates how when we’ve messed up God is willing to show mercy and offer us a second chance.

Introduction: 1. Thomas Dorsey was a black jazz musician from Atlanta who was known in the early 1920’s for the suggestive lyrics he combined with original music. Then God touched his life and in 1926 he gave up the suggestive music and began to write spiritual music. In 1932 times were hard for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Talk About Sex Series

Contributed by Robert Marsh on Mar 18, 2005

A straight forward sermon on sex, faithfulness, purity, masturbation, emotional affairs, and God’s desire to redeem our sex lives!

Straight Talk About Real Life Straight Talk About Sex For this is the will of God, your sanctification: that you should abstain from sexual immorality; For God did not call us to uncleanness, but in holiness. ~ I Thess. 4:3&7 We’ve been engaged in a series of discussions that we’ve entitled, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Is There (Jehovah Shammah) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

This name means, “God is there.”

My mind goes back to an experience I had when we served as missionaries in Mexico City. One day I took the Metro (subway) to the far southern part of the city to teach English to a couple businessmen. I had to make several transfers to different lines and finally arrived at my stop about an hour ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 48:35

Denomination: Baptist