Sermons on Stature:

Why Jesus Chose To Not React To Cultural Or Personality Traits But focused On Principles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well.

1. Jesus knew that He would have been accused of partiality by giving favorable treatment to the rich young ruler over the woman at Jacob's well. Surely, Jesus understood all of the elements of social-cultural norms and the intricacies of personalities, but He chose to objectively address all ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:34-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Go To Church

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We are to encourage one another to stir up one another for love and good deeds.

Why Go To Church (Heb. 10:24,25) Throughout the western world church attendance continues to decline. Illustration: In 1999, 39% of people regularly profess to attend church (34% of men and 44% of women). In Germany less than 5% regularly attend church and in Britain less than 15% make a habit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Don’t hold back from God

Acts 5:1-16 The Ananias & Sapphira Syndrome - Howard Hughes having everything & having nothing - Believers can fall into the same trap - v. 1 Ananias means - “Jehovah has been gracious” Sapphira means “Beautiful” - Looks Good - Acts Good - v. 1 Acts 5:1 (KJV) But a certain man named ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Character

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Jun 29, 2001

How a person deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character. Character is a true Christian quality but is sadly lacking in the Church today.

Character “A quality of Christianity”  Character is defined - The pattern of behavior or personality found in an individual or group; moral constitution  How a Christian deals with the circumstances of their life speaks of their character.  Crisis doesn’t necessarily make ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-4, Philippians 2:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Oh That I Might Have Faith

Contributed by James Trusty on Nov 20, 2001

This sermon challanages us to have faith and to know what faith is.

“Oh That I Might Have Faith” In the world that we live in today, the word faith is not a typical household word as it was some twenty years ago. What happen to real faith in todays world? Today we live in a world that is full of witchcraft,and satanic worship that is not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Freedom On A Higher Level

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 1, 2006

The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. But there is a freedom that transcends even this.

FREEDOM ON A HIGHER LEVEL “…casting all your care (anxiety, worry) upon Him, for He cares for you.” I Peter 5:7 The freedom that is ours as Americans is a precious treasure. The sacrifice of the brave men and women who have fought, and many have died, in defense of that freedom makes it all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Missionary Commissioning

Contributed by Mark Wood on Jul 28, 2006

Dr. Wood shows his listeners four things the Church at Antioch had that the church desperately needs today.

The church at Antioch became the model distribution center of its day. That is what churches are to be A distribution center for the Gospel. Not just for its local area but focused on the world God gives the routes in Acts 1:8 But you shall receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Convince God

Contributed by Isaac Magsino on Jan 16, 2006

But when you realize that it is God who can rise you up; you suddenly, find yourself ashamed and this could be the reason on why it is hard to be close to Him. You’re thinking that God is hard to convince.

Theme: How to Convince God Text: Genesis 32: 22-31 Place: FBC Kodiak, Alaska Date: January 15, 2k6 Intro: Illus: Three handsome male dogs are walking down the street when they see a beautiful, enticing, female Poodle. The three male dogs fall all over ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Tim Parsons on Jan 16, 2006

This message Deals with Unity in our Body

The Power of Unity... psalm 133 What does the word Unity mean...Well, #1 it means oneness, Perfect harmony, All in one agreement, Ps 133...-3 Eph 4:3...Endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bond of Peace. Eph 4:13. Till we all come in the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:3, Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Gods Word Is Unchanging!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

THIS MESSAGE DEALS WITH THE NEED OF HAVING THE WORD OUR GOD IN OUR HEART, MINDS AND MOUTH. WE NEED TO BELIEVE, KNOW AND SPEAK THE WORD OF GOD WHICH IS THE WORD OF GOD. TO UNDERSTAND THE WRITTEN WORD WE MUST FIRST RECEIVE THE LIVING WORD WHO IS THE LORD JE

GODS WORD IS UNCHANGING! Matt 24:35 Heaven and earth shall pass away, but my words shall not pass away. . Ps 119:89 For ever, O LORD, thy word is settled in heaven. . I. The Word of God is written on Nature with what we see we our own eyes. Ps 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:89

How To Respond To Suffering

Contributed by Ken Mowery on Dec 21, 2006

How to message about dealing with the suffering.

Appropriate Response To A Divine Mystery Colossians 1:24-29 Now I rejoice in my sufferings for your sake, and in my flesh I do my share on behalf of His body, which is the church, in filling up what is lacking in Christ’s afflictions. 25 Of this church I was made a minister according to the ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:24-29

Denomination: Baptist

Let Us Go On

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on May 9, 2009

It is time for Christians to go on unto maturity...

Let Us Go On… Dr. Russell K. Tardo I. Let Us Go On 5:11Of whom we have many things to say, and hard to be uttered, seeing ye are dull of hearing. 12For when for the time ye ought to be teachers, ye have need that one teach you again which be the first principles of the oracles of God; and are ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Office Of The Teacher

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

God has set teachers in the body of Christ to purge spiritual ignorance and to ground believers in the Word. Intellectuals often make simple truths difficult to understand. Teachers make even difficult or complex issues understandable.

The Office of the Teacher Intro.: Educators tell us that a 3rd grade reading level is the benchmark educational level for success in our society. This means that anyone with a 3rd grade education can function adequately in life. They should be able to deal with the bank, the IRS, the government, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Just One Night In His Presence

Contributed by John Daniel Johnson on Nov 12, 2011

This is a sermon about truly desiring to be in the presence of the LORD daily in our lives.

Just One Night in His Presence: “Do You Truly Desire the Presence of the LORD?” Scripture Text: Numbers 17:1-10 Do you remember the story of Zacchaeus? If you remember, he was a tax collector of a short stature. He had heard of the teachings and miracles of Jesus, and heard that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Sign

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 8, 2012

Listen, “A weeping child isn’t satisfied with the mere idea of motherhood- it wants a mother! We cannot be satisfied with the idea of salvation- we need a Savior!”

The Sign Luke 2:10,12 & John 1:14NKJ A sign (Noun), one substance that points to another. An object, quality, or event whose presence or occurrence indicates the probable presence or occurrence of something else. Jesus Christ- Savior of the world came as a baby. (A Sign). Lovely, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal