Sermons on Stay Holy:

Woe Is You, Woe Is Me

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Nov 20, 2002

This Sermon outline deals with people focusing on God instead of people

I. The Condition of the People: 5:8-23 A. They were full of selfish greed and oppression of the poor. 5:8-10 B. They sought foolish pleasures and were viciously wasteful in their pursuit of those pleasures. 5:11-17 C. There were extremely materialistic and defiant of God. 5:18-19 D. They had a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christ The King

Contributed by Roger Haugen on Nov 21, 2002

Jesus knows us by how we love those in need around us.

Christ the King Sunday Matthew 25:31-46 24 November 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen “The West Wing” is a popular television program that documents the life in the White House. All of the intrigue and events of the day are reflected in the weekly episode. This past week begins with the president faced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 22, 2002

The child of God may possess many wonderful Christian traits but if a single besetting sin in added to the mix the damage to our Christian testimony can be devastating.

DEATH IN THE POT "Then they served it to the men to eat. Now it happened, as they were eating the stew, that they cried out and said, ‘Man of God, there is death in the pot!’ And they could not eat it." II Kings 4:40 I. “And there was a famine in the land.” (v. 38). Elisha ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Simple Message

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 25, 2002

I Kings 18:21 There is more to this story then just Israel turning to God at the last. Much, much, more. For you see this restoration of the promised children could not have taken place except they had been told that they could not serve both God and B

"And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” I Kings 18:21 In the word of God, his Holy eternal word, we read many admonitions to be different, set ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21, Isaiah 58:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Challenge

Contributed by Clinton Nobles on Nov 26, 2002

In the life of a Christian there are many things that we do that we can often refer to as "stumbling blocks." These are barriers in our personal walk with Christ Jesus our LORD.

"Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, variance . . . and such like: of the which I tell you before, as I have also told you in time past, that they which do such things shall not inherit the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21, Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can You Hold An Intelligent Christian "Conversation”?

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 16, 2002

A look at how we are to act as living "Bibles", based on the meanings that the writers of various books ascribe to the word, "conversation".

Sermon Title: Can You Hold an Intelligent Christian “Conversation”? Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 19, 2002 Scripture Introduction: We have often heard the phrase, that you are what you eat, and perhaps there is something to be said for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-8, Psalm 37:14

Denomination: *other

Fellowship Of Light

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on May 18, 2002

The basis of our fellowship with God and our brothers is our walking in the light. Often however, we break this fellowship by walking in darkness. John tells us of the blessings of walking in the light.

Introduction: The basis of our fellowship with God and our brothers is our walking in the light. Often however, we break this fellowship by walking in darkness. If we are walking in the light of God’s commands, in openness and transparency then we will be blessed with wonderful fellowship with ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Are You Qualified To Serve? Series

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on May 24, 2002

What are the qualifications of a leader and those that follow and support those that take on that responsibility? The Scripture is clear and the authority that is given to those who lead is from God.

Sermon Title: Are You Qualified to Serve? [5 of ] Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16 Wesleyan Community Church Terry, Mississippi Sunday Morning – May 26, 2002 Scripture Introduction: As we prepare to read this mornings text, we need to consider that Paul is writing to his favorite pupil. Paul is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16, 1 Samuel 14:1-15

Denomination: *other

Superstititions

Contributed by Norm Beckett on May 29, 2002

God is a God who wants to protect and defend us from wrong and error. So the warning against superstition is for our benefit and protection.

SUPERSTITIONS “You must not boil a kid in its mother’s milk” (Exodus 23: 19). The people of God, the Israelites were about to enter the Promised Land. Just before they embarked upon the journey into that land, they were given specific commands - commands that would keep them focused and on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:19

Denomination: Holiness

Boundaries

Contributed by Helen Trevizo on Jun 1, 2002

The church must adhere to the boundaries God has established in order to maintain it’s effectiveness.

Boundaries Jigsaw puzzle Cornerstone - boundary pieces No boundaries in our country - 9/11 Same on a smaller scale - the family A Person’s Character is one’s destiny It is easier to set a man against the entire world than against himself, and yet this must be in conversion The gate is strait ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temples Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jun 3, 2002

A sermon based on the temple of God (adapted from an outline by Croft Pentz and a few Sermon Central sermons)

1 Corinthians 3:16-17 Temples of God 6/2/2002 Introduction: Billy Graham in his book, World Aflame, tells a story about Dwight Eisenhower. During his term as president, he was vacationing in Denver. It came to his attention that a six-year old boy named Paul Haley was dying of an incurable cancer. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Reasons For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 5, 2002

9th in First John Series

REASONS FOR RIGHTEOUS LIVING 1 John 3:1-10 INTRO: Why should we live a life of righteousness and holiness? John gives some reasons why we should do that. In 1 John 3:1 the Bible says, “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called the children of God! ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walk Worthy Of The Lord

Contributed by A Armtrong on Oct 23, 2001

Why it is necessary to walk worthy of the Lord and how to do so.

9-23-2001 Walk Worthy of the Lord A. Armstrong COLOSSIANS 1:9-10 [9] For this cause we also, since the day we heard it, do not cease to pray for you, and to desire that ye might be filled with the knowledge of his will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; [10] That ye might walk worthy ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ultimate Idol Series

Contributed by Dennis Lawrence on Oct 23, 2001

Do you know what the ultimate idol is? Paul gives us some insight into this. We might not like the answer!

The Ultimate Idol October 20, 2001 In life, we sometimes talk about what is ‘ultimate’ in many different fields. You might speak of the ultimate ice cream, or the ultimate chocolate. You might have a place, which is, for you, the ultimate restaurant, or have the ultimate dish that you enjoy. You ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Judge A Book By Its Cover

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Oct 25, 2001

Why do we pray?

28-10-01 Langham/Stiffkey Luke 18:1-8 – Our Attitude in Prayer Story: Leonardo da Vinci took seven years to paint his famous picture the "Last Supper". He used living people to depict the figures representing the Twelve Apostles and Christ. He started the fresco ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Anglican