Sermons on Supporting One Another:

Guidelines For Gifts

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 29, 2005

a church of order

Guidelines for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit This may seem like a strange title for the Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but the working of the Spirit is in conjunction with God’s Word. They don’t work independently of each other, but flow together. So we find in scripture certain guidelines for being ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Joy Of The Christian Life!

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 14, 2006

This simple message shows the profound joy that comes from knowing Jesus!

The Joy Of The Christian Life Philippians 1 Introduction: The book of Philippians will teach us the Biblical concept of joy. I want us to look at the foundation upon which our joy rest. That foundation is the Christian life. This Christian life is impossible without Christ! Keep ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials Of Jesus

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

This is an outline form of the series of trials Jesus experience from the time of His arrest in the Garden until He was senctenced to death on the cross.

Legal Trials of Jesus Christ Violations of the Law 1. Criminal cases must be tried and completed during daylight hours. 2. Criminal cases could not be tried during the Passover season. 3. Only a verdict of “NOT GUILTY” could cause a case to be finished on the day it was begun. One night ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-67

Denomination: Baptist

God Responds To Evil In The World Series

Contributed by Stan Rodda on Mar 15, 2006

In this series I break down Noah’s life into 4 parts. I began by looking at how evil the world was during his time and trying to apply that to our time.

God Responds to Evil in the World! If I was Satan Convince the world it is good What a great tactic Andrew Murray Result = a world full of evil (Video) The life of Noah Read Gen. 6:5-11 1. The World is Evil! I’m a good person- Ps. 14:1-3 God uses some very descriptive words in Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heavenly Reminders To God's Remnant Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Mar 16, 2006

The final message in the verse by series through Malachi.

Heavenly Reminders to God’s Remnant Malachi 4:3 I. The Reminder of Our Eternal Focus “But to you who fear My name the Sun of Righteousness shall arise…” A. He will be our focus because of our acceptance of Him 1. Our acceptance due to God’s grace 2. Our acceptance due to belief by faith B. He will ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:3

Denomination: Baptist

Servants Of The Gospel Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 9, 2006

Paul tells the believers about servanthood.

SERVANTS OF THE GOSPEL 1 Corinthians 4:1-7 I. Think About Faithfulness—(vv. 1-2). A. Those entrusted. This phrase is from the Greek word for “stewards.” As Christians we are stewards and we are to be faithful to our trust. B. The secret things of God. This is from the Greek word translated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

A Christmas devotional about not fearing what will happen.

Luke 1:5-17; 1:26-38; 2:8-15 - No Fear Fear is a common response to threatening or intimidating situations today. Some go to great lengths to beat or run away from their fears. And some brace themselves to be strong - it was no different on that first Christmas. Four times people were told not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Like The Chameleon

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 6, 2002

The chameleon is an unclean creature. Christians should avoid its characteristic of changing opinions to suite our environment.

THE CHAMELEON When the new nation of Israel was getting ready to go into the land that God had promised them, their leader, Moses, gave them instructions on how they should live as God’s people. God wanted them to prosper, but for this to happen, they had to avoid certain animals that could harm ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Short Challenge: God's Word Series

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 15, 2009

This is a short challenge on valuing God’s Word by reading, studying, memorizing, meditating on and applying God’s Word and so being transformed into His very nature and character.

Short Challenge: Knowing, loving and applying God’s Word. It’s been said, “we only treat God as good as we treat His Word. Again: Jer.30:21 - “who is he who will devote himself to be close to me?” Will you devote yourself to getting close to Him? Communication required to grow closer to God. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do We Twist Arms To Get People Saved? Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Feb 19, 2009

Why do we act like entering the Kingdom is a terrible deal for the sinner?

How We Often Talk About Becoming A Christian: We plead and beg and twist arms. - “Sure, Christianity is a drudgery, but you need to avoid hell.” How Jesus Talks About It: God’s offer is the opportunity of a lifetime – an unbelievably great deal. - Matthew 13:44-46. - “Woe” v. “Wow.” - “I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

The Model Walk

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 4, 2008

Paul’s instructions to the church at Thessalonica on how to live for Christ.

THE MODEL WALK 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18 INTRO: We live in times when it is hard to live a Christian life. We want to live for Christ, and walk as He would have us to walk, but we may not know what to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Seven Symbols Of Caring

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Jul 5, 2008

"Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you." God has always used symbols to create a understanding in people. here are the seven used to describe how he cares for you!

1 Peter 5:6-7 6. Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7. Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. God’s Seven Symbols of Caring As a Mother Isaiah 66:13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-7

Denomination: Church Of God

In Account With God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

A message examining comparing a bank account with our relationship to God.

IN ACCOUNT WITH GOD Romans 14:12 INTRO: We worry a great deal about our bank account in the world that we live in, and we have charge accounts everywhere to try to make ourselves as comfortable as possible. But we don t seem to care about the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Bible Interpretation

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 20, 2008

Reading The bible with clarity

Bible Interpretation John begins his gospel with a series of declarative statements about the deity of Christ. In contrast to the other gospels, John begins his gospel in eternity past. Matthew, who portrays Christ as the King, begins with a genealogy to prove His Davidic ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Chosen To Go Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jul 22, 2008

Jesus hand selected a small group of men to be sent out. These men were not chosen based on merit, experience or skill.

Chosen to Go Mark 3:13-19 Mark 3:13 (HCSB) Then He went up the mountain and summoned those He wanted, and they came to Him. By Invitation Only * Jesus summoned those He wanted * Not based on ability * Not based on favor * Not based on merit * Greater intimacy * The crowd was not invited ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational