Sermons on Sport Rules:

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 17, 2003

Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth.

Gaining Greater Spiritual Perception (I Cor. 2:8-16) Perception: To apprehend with the mind or through all of the senses; to observe, notice, understand all of the truth. Illustration: Get the right perspective. When Goliath came against the Israelites, the soldiers all thought, "He’s so big we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:8-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Get Ready For A Great Awakening!!!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 18, 2003

We have God’s Word and this is all we need.

Mark 6:30-34, 53-36 “Get Ready For A Great Awakening!!!” By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA As most of you know, our son Ben has been at Governor’s Honors School for the past three weeks. Three weeks ago, Jeanne, Ben and I had to rush ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: United Methodist

Community Evangelism: Speactators Or Participants?

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 28, 2008

A sermon prepared for our annual Community Outreach Emphasis Sunday

Community Evangelism: Spectators or Participants? Matthew 9: 35 – 10:20 We are now in the midst of one the hottest seasons of the year. No, I’m not talking about the weather and its accompanying temperatures. After all we have just finished having summer this past week and autumn is upon us. And ...read more

Denomination: *other

A True Disciple

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 26, 2008

What does it take to be a "true disciple" of our Lord?

A True Disciple Luke 9:23 * Were I to ask this group of people, “Who wants to be a disciple of Christ?” Most everyone would raise their hands and honestly, would do so without giving any thought to what being a disciple really means. One of the classic books on discipleship was written by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Joyful Life

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Apr 2, 2007

Most people spend their lives searching for happiness. Joyful living is optimal. Sermon explores four ways how to have a joyful life.

How to Have A Joyful Life If you ask people what they want out of life, they will tell you that they just want to be happy. I wonder this means. Think about a moment. What makes you happy? Personally, all the things that make me happy are dependent on other people, and other things that are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Orthodox

The Portrait Of The Savior Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Jun 2, 2008

This series is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ.

This is the start of a new 3 part series that is designed to teach the 3 dimensions that we all must experience in our relationship with Jesus Christ. When you think of dimension, what comes to mind? Maybe those funky glasses that you used to put on at the movie theater so you could see the movie ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Scariest Verses Of The Sermon On The Mount

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Mar 26, 2007

Much of the Sermon of the Mount contains beautiful and encouraging lessons. However, it also contains some of the scariest teachings Christ ever delivered. This short study looks at the scariest passages.

The Sermon on the Mount - that body of teaching found in Mathew 5 thru 7 - is generally viewed as the hallmark of the teachings of Jesus. The Sermon on the Mount is considered to be one of the most beautiful sections of the Bible. This is quite true. Who does not appreciate the beauty of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Part 4 - The Truth Of His Resurrection Series

Contributed by Rev. Bruce A. Shields on May 26, 2006

Part 4 of 40 Days with the Lord : The Truth of His Resurrection

40 Days with the Lord Part 4 – The Truth of His Resurrection Rev. Bruce A. Shields First Baptist Church of Tawas City Michigan www.tawasbaptist.org WELCOME INTRODUCTION Let us review where we began a few weeks ago. It was Sunday morning, and the women who came with Jesus from Galilee had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Bible Church

A Worshipping Community. Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Dec 18, 2006

Another in the purpose driven series: Worship @ the center.

John 4: 1-26. The act of Worship can take many forms from the numerous religions aound the world - Satan worship, pagan and new age worship of nature - the secular worshippers of money, power, sport, fashion and show biz and the many world religions. As we look around the globe we see that human ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

#4doomed To Failure: Looking Out The Big Window

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 8, 2006

We consider the attitudes that cause people to be doomed to failure. One man looks out the window and sees trouble, another man looks out the same window and sees deliverance.

#4 DOOMED TO FAILURE BECAUSE SPIRITUAL BLINDNESS CAN SEE BIG TROUBLE OUT THE WINDOW? SHALL WE SMITE THEM? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This can be done in one lesson if you move quickly. If not do it in two parts. I. SPIRITUALLY BLIND PEOPLE FOCUS ON THE PROBLEM, AND NOT THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:15-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can The Living Talk To The Dead Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 19, 2006

What do the apparitions of Mary have to do with the living taking to the dead?

Can the Living Talk With the Dead Apparitions of Mary video: Messages from Heaven Luke 1 46 And Mary said: "My soul glorifies the Lord 47 and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior, 48 for he has been mindful of the humble state of his servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed, 49 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-49

Denomination: Wesleyan

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Indescribable Gift – A Gift Worth Understanding Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

On this Christmas morning I want us to come to better understand God’s indescribable gift. These are basic but essential truths we need to know about the gift God has given to us. To help us remember God’s gift we will use the word GIFT as an acrostic:

GOD’S INDESCRIBABLE GIFT – A Gift Worth Understanding John 1:1-14 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip: HIS NAME WILL BE (:59) Jesus—A Gift Worth Understanding Many people do not understand God’s gift. • John 1:10-11 (NIV) [10] He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Am I To Believe Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 3, 2011

What we believe controls how we live, as opposed to what we "SAY" we believe. Here are 4 truths we need to believe.

What am I to “Believe?” Hebrews 3:1-19 * Blessed or Busted by God, which is it? If you were standing before Jehovah today, would He give you a word of blessing or would He view your life as unsatisfactory? Today we conclude this series of messages & hopefully, make the decision to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Look For The Hook Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 13, 2010

Having taken the title from a message that I heard over 20 years ago, this message teaches about the ’hook’ of temptation.

How to Do Life Look For the Hook James 1:13-16 * Fishing is a fun sport and I really like it. Dad has a catfish pond and almost every time we go home, I wet a hook. However, do you know what I’ve discovered about those fish? They’re fickled. The bait that they ‘tear up’ one day will not even be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist