Sermons on Stand Firm In Faith:

Is Christ Enough? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Mar 13, 2003

3rd in series - "Living Life on Purpose, Christ’s Answers to Our Questions". This sermon deals with another question from John the Baptist.

Several years ago a newspaper in Biloxi, Mississippi ran an article about an attempted suicide. A young woman apparently thought her life held no meaning so she jumped off a bridge into the waters of the Mississippi River. A man nearby saw her jump, and without thinking, jumped in after her. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Sin

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Mar 14, 2003

Sinful man vs. sinless God

Sin 1st John 1:5-7 Jeff Hughes I. Introduction a. By way of introduction, let’s briefly go over what we studied last time. b. First, we looked at an introduction to the epistle; we learned that the apostle John wrote it about 85 to 90 AD in Ephesus, as he was the pastor of the church there. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Communication In Marriage – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Jun 11, 2004

Young married couples should begin their life together by keeping open, at all costs, the lines of communication. However, it often happens that communication lines are down.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Dealing With Debt

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 1, 2004

The average American is deeply in debt; some Bible-based advice for how we handle money matters.

Colossians 2:13-14, “You were dead because of your sins, and because your sinful nature was not yet cut away. Then God made you alive with Christ. He forgave all our sins. He cancelled the record that contained the charges against us. He took it and cancelled our debt and destroyed it by ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Congregational

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004

The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At King Josiah

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 8, 2004

This is a short character study on King Josiah. What we will find out about him is that as good as a king as he was, he meddled later on, and as a result of one SINGULAR case of meddling, tragedy followed. We can NEVER be sure what the consequences of o

A LOOK AT KING JOSIAH A man who meddled with God Josiah began ruling over Judah when he was just eight years old. He came from a wicked line of men, but sought the Lord himself. Josiah was instrumental in bring the nation of Judah back from idolatry and to the Lord. He was also successful in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Conversion Of Saul, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 13, 2004

Includes hilarious "10 reasons I’m never again taking a bath"...Powerpoint at website.

The Conversion of Saul, pt. 2 Acts 9:1-22 And as we study about Paul we study the soul-saving power of the true gospel of Christ, who enables each of us to see the light! If you were among the early Christians, just after Christ’s crucifixion & resurrection, the name "Saul" would bring ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Place To Start

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 7, 2002

Second Sunday in Advent: The evangelist Mark starts with John the Baptist preaching in the wilderness. He seems to leave out Christmas. But perhaps, for us, it is a ’good place to start.’

The Gospel Lesson today is one of the most interesting Advent / Christmas lessons in all of scripture. I say that because - did you notice that something seems to be missing? There is no mention of Christmas in this Gospel. Mark mentions neither the miraculous conception nor the birth of Jesus. And ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8, Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Liz, Zach, And A Baby Named John

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Dec 9, 2002

In a wonderful story of the Christmas season, we learn how God is present in and through out deepest disappointments.

Liz, Zach, and a baby named John December 7, 2002 Let us, today, look at a story that speaks to all of us. It’s a story of great promise in this season of anticipating Christ. It’s a story of encouragement and hope for us all. Luke 1. 5- 7- we have a childless couple. I want you to notice some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Psalm 107:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Building A Dwelling Place For God Series

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Jan 6, 2003

Ephesians Series #7. What does the House of God look like. He does not dwell in house made of wood and stone, but in our hearts and lives. Are we being deliberate about how we are building our Dwelling place for Him.

A Walk that is Worthy Part 7 “Building a Dwelling Place for God” Text Eph 2:19-22 Intro: This morning once again we are going to continue on with our series in Ephesians entitled “A Walk that is Worthy” The title of my message specifically is “Build a Dwelling Place for God” Illus: A vicar was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

What We Believe...about The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 8, 2003

Doctrinal sermon about what we (Church of the Nazarene) believe about the Holy Spirit.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: What We Believe...About the Holy Spirit Text: John 16:7-15 Introduction 1. I used to have a favorite blanket... I don’t mean when I was a young child.... when I was an adult, married with kids... I had a favorite blanket. How many of you currently ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Nazarene

God's Evidence Of Truth Series

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Jan 11, 2003

It is a well-documented truth in the Old Testament that a truth is established when two or three different witnesses present evidence. As John wraps up his treatise on the vital signs of the believer, he touches upon a foundational truth of the Gosp

God’s Evidence of The Truth 1 John 5:6-9 6 This is he that came by water and blood, even Jesus Christ; not by water only, but by water and blood. And it is the Spirit that beareth witness, because the Spirit is truth. 7 For there are three that bear record in heaven, the Father, the Word, and the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Taming A Fiery Tongue

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Sep 14, 2003

The tongue that is itself set on the fire of hell can be tamed and quenched by the refining and sanctifying fire of the Holy Spirit, if we will only allow the Lord to do so.

Text - James 3:1-12, RSV 1. Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers and sisters, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2. For all of us make many mistakes. Anyone who makes no mistakes in speaking is perfect, able to keep the whole body in check ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Anglican

Your Labor In Not In Vain.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Our labor for the Lord is always vital.

August 31, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Your labor in not in vain. This is the day that the Lord our God intend for us to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 4:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Three C's Of Salvation - Part 3 Conversion Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Oct 16, 2003

The third element to biblical salvation is that of conversion. We have many in churches today who have felt conviction for sin and have made a form of confession but have never been converted. They simply have gone through all the motions.

The Three C’s of Salvation Part 3 - Conversion II Corinthians 5:17 INTRODUCTION: We have looked at the first two parts of the biblical formula for salvation – conviction and confession. Conviction is the work of the Holy Spirit by which a person sees or is made aware their lostness, sinfulness, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist