Sermons on Sum Of Parts:

The Facets Of Faithfulness -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 27, 2010

UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES

ON THE ROAD TO RESTORATION A Study In The Book Of Hosea – Part 1 THE FACETS OF UNFAITHFULNESS Hosea 1:1-2:1 PROPOSITION: UNFAITHFULNESS IS SUBTLE, YET DANGEROUS TO OUR LIVES INTRODUCTION: THE PROPHET HOSEA WAS A CONTEMPORARY WITH BOTH THE PROPHET ISAIAH AND AMOS. A PERSONAL LOOK WILL ENABLE US TO ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Of Discipleship | Part I

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 5, 2010

Christian discipleship follows a recognizable path.

The PATH of Discipleship Part I Isaac Butterworth September 26, 2010 Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Path Of Discipleship | Part 2 Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Oct 5, 2010

These are the third and fourth steps along the PATH of discipleship.

The PATH of Discipleship Part II Isaac Butterworth October 3, 2010 Mark 12:28-34 (NIV) 28 One of the teachers of the law came and heard them debating. Noticing that Jesus had given them a good answer, he asked him, "Of all the commandments, which is the most important?" 29 "The most ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Risk-Taker (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 8, 2010

We often meet with crosses in the way of duty; and though we must not pull them upon our own heads, yet, when they are laid for us, we must take them up, and carry them after Christ. We must never be ashamed of Christ and his gospel.

Opening illustration: What have we gotten ourselves into? Many people have asked this question when they were faced with great personal risk. • A mountain climber ~ is it worth taking the risk? • A soldier in combat ~ is it worth it? John 14: 21 says, "He who has My commandments and keeps them, it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Compassion Of Christ Part 1 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Understanding compassion from Jesus’ point of view.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 1 The Book of Mark Mark 7:31- 8:10 I. Introduction A. How do you define compassion? 1. The Merriam- Webster’s Collegiate Dictionary defines it this way: sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it 2. Vine’s expository ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Compassion Of Christ Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

This is part two of a sermon on compassion as demonstrated by Jesus.

The Compassion of Jesus Christ Part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:1-10 I. Introduction: A. Last week we started to examine compassion as exemplified in Jesus Christ’s life. B. Compassion is defined as a sympathetic consciousness of another’s distress together with a desire to help ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Imitating Christ (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 18, 2010

Becoming like Christ is is our ultimate goal. Go ahead and put on Christ. At first it may feel unnatural or uncomfortable, and maybe you may think, “Who am I trying to fool?” But everyday just keep putting on Christ and everyday you will grow to look more

Opening illustration: It is a story about a man who was born with an awful facial deformity. He grew up alone and lonely. When reaching adulthood, he decided to move from his town to begin a new life. On his way he discovered a beautiful mask that fit his making him look handsome. At first the mask ...read more

Scripture: John 13:13-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cost Of Discipleship Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 19, 2010

Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is more than just getting a ticket to heaven.

The Cost of Discipleship part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 8:34-38 I. Introduction: A. As we pointed out last week when someone takes a trip or changes a job or hires someone they take into account what it will take to accomplish the stated goal. 1. That is what Jesus is talking about in our passage ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

A Pattern For Prayer Part I

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 20, 2010

Prayers that honor God not only reverence his name but also recognize his program and plan.

A Pattern For Prayer Part I Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. Charles H. Spurgeon, great English Baptist pastor, said, “A prayerless church member is a hindrance, he is in the body like a rotting bone, or a decayed tooth, and, ere long, since he does not contribute to the benefit of his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Patter For Prayer Part Ii

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Oct 21, 2010

Effective prayers involve recognizing God's protection and provision as well as requesting his pardon.

A Pattern for Prayer Part II Matthew 6:9-15 INTRODUCTION A. John Hannah said, “The end of prayer is not so much tangible answers as a deepening life of dependency…The call to prayer is a call to love, submission, and obedience…the avenue of sweet, intimate, and intense fellowship ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

"The Transformation -Part 2"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 26, 2010

The ways we are transformed into God's image.

“The Transformation – Part 2” October 24, 2010 Ephesians 4:17- 24: “So I tell you this, and insist on it in the Lord, that you must no longer live as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their thinking. They are darkened in their understanding and separated from the life of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-24

Denomination: Holiness

Generational Legacy Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Most often when you think of something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Generational Legacy Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Jun 28, 2010

The legacy of a Christ centered family. There are a lot of Scriptures used in this sermon.

One little boy was asked to define Father’s Day, he said, “Father’s Day is just like Mother’s Day only you don’t have to spend as much on the present.” The point is there are different approaches to both days but they do hold one thing in common and that is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:27-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Knowing God's Will Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

There are lots and lots of books out there that can assist you in discovering God’s will for your life but I propose that the answer to that question is quite easily found in the bible.

We have been talking about knowing God’s will. I believe that people make more of this issue than is necessary. People agonize over what God’s will is for their lives and often become stalled in their growth. I think the focus is wrong. They struggle with trying to discern what His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Parable Of The Sower Part 2 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Jul 24, 2010

This parable addresses the first necessary element of being part of the Kingdom of God. It gives us the requirement and result of becoming a part of God’s family.

The Parable of the Sower part 2 The Book of Mark Mark 4:1-20 I. Introduction. A. As we discussed last week a parable is a true to life story used to illustrate a biblical truth. B. The parables in Mark 4 illustrate different aspects of the Kingdom of God. 1. The Kingdom of God includes both a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist