Sermons on Succession:

Introduction: Don't Drop The Baton Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY

BIG IDEA: THE CHALLENGE FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF SPIRITUAL LEADERS IS TO BUILD ON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF FAITH WHILE UNLEASHING THEIR GOD-GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR MINISTRY I. (:1-2) GREETING A. Author – Paul – the elder statesman 1. His Mission and Authority – “apostle of Christ Jesus” He is at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Three Things Satan Sees That We Ought To Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 18, 2005

This sermon identifies three things believers ought to see that Satan does.

I am amazed at what someone can overlook that is literally right before their eyes. Have you ever watched the Discovery Channel or Animal Planet and seen shows about snakes or insects? Every time they do one of those there will be a scene that appears to be a tree branch and green leaves or a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Oct 22, 2005

Dare to be like Daniel in Purpose; Principle; Purity; and Prayer.

SUCCESS WITHOUT COMPROMISE "DARE TO BE A DANIEL" Daniel 1:8-21; 6:1-10 I. DANIEL WAS A MAN OF PURPOSE A. DANIEL PURPOSED IN HIS HEART Daniel 1:8 Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself in this ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Change Your Mind

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 27, 2005

A message on the importance of our thoughts.

How To Change Your Mind Rom 12:1-2 "I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Examination Of Love

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Feb 18, 2007

Jesus does a examination on the quality of Peter’s love. It is an exam we all must take as we follow the Lord.

Intro: cards, flowers, chocolates, even jewelry, are only expressions of love. The quality of love is tested all through the year. Ill) it is like the guy who rode home with his friend who stopped by and got some roses, had dress clothes on, and had a fresh hair cut. He said, I go home every Friday ...read more

Scripture: John 21:14-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Regrets

Contributed by John Scott on May 4, 2007

Too often we go through life with regrets, this message informs us how to life a life of no regret.

No Regrets ARE YOU READY Text: Philippians 3:12-14 / II Timothy 4:6-8 Vs. 1-5 a final charge, blueprint for success -Tell background Introduction: (1) James Dobson- has “End of Life” Test, what matters is Who you loved Who loved you How you loved God (2) Illustrations: Voltaire- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Search For Happiness

Contributed by Bruce Willis on May 22, 2007

This sermon seeks to get to the root of where true happiness is found and in doing so presents the love of God in the gospel of Christ.

Graduates we’re all proud of the milestone that you’ve reached as of May 2007. A lot of hard work and determination has gone into the goals that you have achieved. However, the life long search for meaning, purpose and fulfillment has only just begun. In fact, the search for happiness began the ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting In The Wings

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Nov 29, 2008

The benefit of waiting far outweighs the difficulites. God doesn’t want an unprepared vessel on display in His service.

Scripture: Psalms 139:14 Title: “Waiting In The Wings” Introduction: Meaning: If you’re ‘waiting in the wings’, you’re ready to take over a role or a position when you have the chance to do so. / Origin: This relates to the fact that stage actors wait in the wings at the side of the stage (Just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Substitutions Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 3, 2009

This is the 6th sermon in the series Pot Holes. What are you replacing God with?

Sunday Morning August 9, 2009 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Pot Holes [#6] NO SUBSTITUTIONS 1 Samuel 15:1-35 Introduction: Have you ever been driving down the road and noticed a warning light pop up on the dashboard? What do you do? I have to be honest usually I worry ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

What's New With You? (Part 2)

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 10, 2008

God is always renewing us. Here are some areas God wants to renew

Text: 2 Cor. 5:14-21 Title: What’s new with you (Part 2) Introduction: “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come.” (v17) This verse tells us that God always wants to renew us by taking away the old and replacing it with the new •We are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tip Of The Spear

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 26, 2008

There are people who form the tip of the spear, taking the gospel into very dark places. But what about the rest of us? What is the task for the shaft of the spear?

Passage: 2 Timothy 1:8-18 Intro: “You’ve got to walk that lonesome valley. You’ve got to walk it by yourself. Oh, nobody else can walk it for you. You’ve got to walk it by yourself.” 1. that may be what we will experience, but it is not what is supposed to happen. 2. there is a poignancy in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Sin Raises It's Ugly Head Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 17, 2008

Israel quickly turns from glorious victory to humiliating defeat, because of disobedience and arrogance towards God.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 7:1-15 Title: “Sin Raises It’s Ugly Head” • Up until this point Israel’s journey has been marked by trust, obedience and success. • Tonight we see they get their first taste of failure because sin has crept into the camp. o Even in the moments of our greatest success ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Our Commitment To God Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Apr 23, 2008

Our cimmitment to God will be tested but it will also be greatly rewarded.

Series: Joshua Text: Joshua 10:1-15 Title: “Our Commitment To God” I. Our Commitment Will Be Challenged (1-5) • Whenever we make a commitment it doesn’t take long for that to be challenged. o It was the same say with the children of Israel and their covenant with Gibeon. Vs. 1 • Adoni-Zedek – ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Fired Up Or Fizzled Out Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 27, 2010

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Royalty".

Sunday Morning January 10, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Royalty” [#3] ARE YOU FIRED UP OR FIZZLED OUT? 2 Chronicles 14:1-16:14 Introduction: I remember as a child my mother telling me this as she dropped me off for school. “You better act right, because if ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wave The White Flag Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

The best thing that a person can do is to surrender to God - give up control, surrender the glory, yield your independence to God.

Two hundred years after Christ, China’s Han Dynasty began its ruthless conquest of neighboring territories. During a particular battle, an enemy soldier, knowing he was defeated, stripped off part of his shirt and waved it in the air. It was an act of surrender – thus began the tradition of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Baptist