Sermons on Store Up:

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Peter Langerman on May 6, 2003

Guard your heart, for from it come the issues of life

Proverbs 4:20-27 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man’s whole body. 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Powerful And Effective Prayer Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 27, 2006

Prayer is the measure of a person. It is one of our greatest needs individually and corporately. In James 5:16b-18, James sets before us a description of powerful and effective prayer.

Scripture Elmer Towns is the Dean of the School of Religion at Liberty University in Virginia, which he co-founded with Jerry Falwell in 1971. The author of over fifty books, Towns also leads a Sunday school class with two thousand attendees at the Thomas Road Baptist Church, where Jerry Falwell ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 13, 2006

Biblical look at the importance of Baptism.

Baptism Before the time of Christ the Jews were granted favor through the Old Covenant of circumcision but now Gentile and Jew alike are saved through baptism, the promise of the New Covenant. It is through baptism that we are given the grace to do good things onto others, to preach to others, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

People Who Have Never Heard Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The first of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense – People Who Have Never Heard February 20, 2005 1 Peter 3:15 Intro: Several years ago a Peanuts comic strip had Linus and Charlie Brown in engaged in a serious conversation about God. Linus says, “I have a theological question. When you die and go to heaven, are you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Court With No Appeal Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006

This court didn’t have appeal; nothing attactive about it. Although Jesus was innocent of all their accusations, they fabricated a case against Him so they could put Him away.

THE COURT WITH NO APPEAL (John 18:19-24) The Sanhedrin that tried Jesus was one sided. In our court today, someone may appeal from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing if he was falsely accused. But the Sanhedrin was different. This council had no appeal, meaning, nothing attractive or ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning

Contributed by Abraham Kim on Nov 10, 2006

Exposition about Genesis 1:1-25.

IN THE BEGINNING (Genesis 1:1-25) "In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth?(1:1). Welcome to the study of Genesis. Martin Luther said, "Genesis is the womb of Christian faith and all its doctrines." In Greek, Genesis means "beginning" or "origin." Genesis tells us about the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Third in a series on James. Three step plan for benefiting from the Word of God.

A Study of the Book of James Sermon # 3 “You Can Benefit From The Word of God” James 1:19-27 At least once each day, and probably several times, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjust-ment is necessary, and it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27, Ephesians 1:13-14, Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Piece: Other People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Working With People

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Advice on how to manage conflict in our lives. What can we learn from James that will help us work well with other people?

Working with People James 3:13-18[1] 9-4-05 Intro Conflict on the job—have you ever dreaded going to work because of some conflict going on there? When people are getting along it’s not too bad; but it’s hard to work in an atmosphere of strife. It’s hard to be productive and keep your mind on ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Charismatic

Annas, Herod, And Pilate Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 10, 2006

This message is on three men who condemned Jesus to death. Annas, Herod and Pilate were all driven by different demons.

Annas, Herod, & Pilate Billy Graham was invited to be honored at a luncheon in January 2000 in Charlotte, NC. He was in his 80’s with Parkinson’s disease at the time so he initially hesitated to accept the invitation. But the Charlotte leaders said, "We don’t expect a major address. Just come ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Praying Expectantly

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 15, 2004

How to pray, and expect an answer.

PRAYING EXPECTANTLY Rev. John W. Gerald INTRODUCTION One of the greatest hindrances to answered prayer is lack of faith, and since faith is difficult to fully understand, and its laws so complex, few people really know how to pray in faith. Ones own ethnic background may produce tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14

Denomination: Methodist

A Cry Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Mar 22, 2006

Third in a seven part series that looks at the last words of Jesus on the cross.

Most of us, if we’re really honest, would have to admit that when we face difficulties in life, our tendency is to focus on ourselves. We ask questions like “Why me?” or we get angry with God because we’re focused on ourselves. I think that’s especially true when we come face to face with death. ...read more

Scripture: John 19:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Make Straight A's In Christian Unity

Contributed by Steve Rutherford on Aug 18, 2005

This sermon challenges listener to Christian unity through our absolute example, Jesus Christ.

School starts this week and I’m sure there are a lot of happy parents and grandparents and sad students. When I was in school I only cared about two subjects, sports and Rachel. So it would come as no surprise that I was an average student at best. I start back to school at the end of this week for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Indestructible Love

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 21, 2001

What in this world is truly indestructible? Only God’s love.

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been reminded, in a shocking and brutal way, that nothing in this world is indestructible. For over two decades, the twin towers of the World Trade Center stood watch over New York City, monuments to man’s skill, and energy, and intelligence. Everyone assumed they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

I Was Blind

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message about spiritual blindness.

“I Was Blind, But Now I See!” John 9 (July 1, 2001) Introduction I’m sure many of us here have tried to imagine what it would be like to be blind. And yet I’m willing to guess that none of our attempts come very close to the real thing. Not personally knowing the hardships associated with ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan