Sermons on Supporting One Another:

A Savior Is Born Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 22, 2003

Part 4 of 4 in the series "Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?" Explores the birth of Christ and why it is so important.

Why Did My Savior Come to Earth? (Series 4 of 4) A Savior is Born INTRODUCTION "Why did my Savior come to earth, and to the humble go? Why did he choose a lowly birth? Because he loved me so! Why did He drink the bitter cup of sorrow, pain and woe? Why on the cross be lifted up? Because he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Having The Right Focus For The Race” Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Jun 9, 2003

This message deals with Hebrews 12:1-2. It is about the race we have to run as believers. It is a part of my series on the book of Hebrews.

TEXT: Hebrews 12:1-2 TOPIC: “Having the Right Focus For The Race” INTRODUCTION: I. DON’T FOCUS ON THE PEOPLE OR THE PROBLEMS (V. 1). A. Be mindful of the people, but don’t focus on them. 1. People sometimes disappoint us (2 Timothy 4:10). 2. People sometimes betray us a. Judas betrayed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Last Words Of

Contributed by Fred Elliott on Jun 18, 2003

We must be a witness

JESUS LAST WORDS OF INSTRUCTIONS TO CHRISTIANS ACTS 1: 8-11 I. The very last words spoken by Jesus before ascending to Heaven A. Ye shall receive power 1. We still have that same power today B. Ye shall be witnesses 1. In Jerusalem- city 2. Judea- county 3. Samaria- ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:51-53, Acts 1:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Life With Our Lord

Contributed by Ronald Thompson on Jun 25, 2003

Life with God in our lives.

Life with God in our lives is a very wonderful thing. I know that if it were not for God in my life i would not be where I am now. Growing up in my house, one would never have believed that I’d grow up to become an ordained minister. For those that believe in God you know what i am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

When We Doubt

Contributed by Ben Bannister on Jul 5, 2003

What should we do when we doubt God and how does He respond to that doubt when we bring it to His attention?

Text: Luke 7:18-35 ETS: John sends messengers to Christ. ESS: God does not get angry over honest doubt in the life of a believer. OSS: God’s children will not be afraid when they doubt him. PQ: What does God do when we doubt? UW: Actions Introduction: I. Who is likely to doubt God? A. Those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

10 Reasons People Do Not Attend Church

Contributed by David Smith on Jul 2, 2001

Some common reasons and excuses people use for not attending church

10 REASONS PEOPLE DO NOT ATTEND CHURCH HEB 10:24-25 1 - TIME work schedules ballgames kids mowing gardening 2 - BORING IRRELEVANT music preaching - cannot relate to it (or the people) 3 - OTHER INTERESTS friends hobbies t.v. ....etc. 4 - GUILT living a sinful life that they love more ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Most Important Meal Of The Day

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Feb 4, 2003

It’s not breakfast, lunch or dinner. It’s the other meal that each of us as believers should partake of every day. It’s a three-course meal: the WORD, WILL, and WORK of God.

INTRODUCTION: I like to eat! One look at me will reveal that I’m not preaching; I’m telling the truth!! I like good food. I think my favorite is Chinese. I especially like a good, well-stocked buffet. I think buffets are the greatest invention since sliced bread (especially if there’s warm ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Baptist

Righteous Hand From Above

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 7, 2003

Funeral for a NON Believer

RIGHTEOUS HAND FROM ABOVE ISAIAH 41:10 PASSAGE: “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous hand.” I. THE WORLDLY REALITY OF HURT A. Unfortunately, God never says that our lives will be free ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10, Ephesians 3:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Obstacles Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Learn how to overcome obstacles as you study the trials which Nehemiah faced.

As Nehemiah led the Israelite people to rebuild the wall around Jerusalem they faced many obstacles. They faced challenges and obstacles as a group. (2:19---laughter and ridicule) (2:19---slander) (4:1-6---mockery) (4:7-9---plots) (4:10---tired ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 7, 2005

The message SALVATION and its meaning FORGIVNESS are ours to deliver, and we need to receive the Holy Spirit to do both.

To set the stage… 1. Jesus went to the Cross and was brutally beaten and was seen by His disciples. 2. Jesus was buried by some of His disciples in a tomb 3. Three days latter He rose again 4. Mary Magdelene saw Him risen Jesus is now risen and is in a “Supernatural” body. The disciples are ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Holiness

A Claim, A Job, A Promise

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

Being a responsible disciple of Christ Jesus and what that entails in our contemporary living is the theme of this sermon.

A Claim, A Job, A Promise – Matthew 28:11-20 Intro: A man walked up to a vending machine, put in a coin, pressed the buttons labeled, “coffee, double cream, sugar.” No cup appeared, but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. After the proper amounts had gone down the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Looking For?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 16, 2005

Our modern world is confusing and at times bewildering. People wander about not really knowing what to do or where to turn. This sermon addresses that need.

What Are You Looking For? John 1: 29 - 42 Intro: Ever feel like you are wandering in the wilderness of this world and feel lost? – Don’t know what you are looking for you just know you haven’t found it. – John and his followers were searching. I. Verses 29 – 31 – “Look, the Lamb of God, . . . ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Where Are You Standing

Contributed by Cameron Whaley on Jul 2, 2005

A sermon on the striving to stand in what God has called us to do, being reminded of how He shows how to do so without falling.

“Therefore let him who thinks he stands take heed that he does not fall.” Why did Paul write these words? Paul knew that this was an issue that Christians across the board would experience. So let’s look at the message that Paul has for this church. I. Why Do I Want to Stand? Paul’s purpose ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Storms

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Oct 12, 2004

This life is full of the storms of sorrow, problems and anxiety but Jesus understands and wants to replace our fear when we place our faith in Him and realize He is in the storm with us.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A little over 75 years ago a little known American inventor, born of Russian descent named Vladimir Kosma Zworykin began to work for the Westinghouse Electric Corporation. Over the next few years Mr. Zworykin worked on an idea called an iconoscope and a kinescope. The ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:30-41

Denomination: Baptist

Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> Be like Mike ... Michael Jordan //

Luke 2:41->>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> The Life of Christ Series <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<< Who did you want to be like when you were growing up? ILL>>> Dan Smith b-ball player / -- pretend play nerf ball - jerry Adams, Mitch Steiner, Benny Polk, - Victor Hazard, --- piece of paper - contact ILL>>> ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41

Denomination: Baptist