Sermons on Tabernacles:

A Community Of Promise Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 2, 2004

Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose

Introduction: Change within the unchanging ‘story’ of God’s promise and purpose. This past week our ministry staff has been at the Vineyard’s national Pastor’s Conference… a time of reaffirming much of what I feel and see as we go forward as a church into the 21st century here on the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Step By Step Through Revelation Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 11, 2004

Step by step through Chapter 11 of Revelation

Revelation 11:1 There is the great judgment of Israel, of her temple, worship, people and city. John is instructed to take a rod and measure the temple, its altar and the people who worship there. The words rod & measure are used in the Bible in 2 ways. ð The rod can be used to measure a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Take A Look At Yourself

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on May 18, 2003

A message challenging the believer to examine himself to see if theirs is a life of liberation and transformation to the image of Christ.

TAKE A LOOK AT YOURSELF Scripture Reference: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18 Introduction There is no doubt today that we are a nation of celebrations. There is everything from national celebrations carved into the fabric of the calendar that governs us to more personal and private reasons to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Understands

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

ALL ABOUT SUSTAINING GRACE...good for funerals, too!

God Understands II Cor. 12:7-10 v. 9—sing “For His grace is sufficient…” Our church body has suffered many losses thru the years, many of you have suffered great loss this year…some this week. You get up some mornings hoping that perhaps it was a bad dream…but it’s still there, it’s real, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should We Worship? Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

Why should we worship God? Just about everyone knows we SHOULD worship. . . but the Bible, throughout its pages, gives us reasons and benefits of worshipping God. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

WHY SHOULD WE WORSHIP GOD? Our theme verse for this series, "Worship - Giving God What He Deserves" is Ps 29:2 "Give unto the LORD the glory due to His name; Worship the LORD in the beauty of holiness." Here’s the question for you today: Why should we worship God? One obvious reason is that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:2

Denomination: Holiness

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

a High Priest Worthy Of Our Faith Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 22, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 4:15-5:10

February 16, 2003 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 4:15-5:10 “A High Priest worthy of our Faith” 15For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but we have one who has been tempted in every way, just as we are—yet was without sin. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

The Redeemed Of The Lord

Contributed by James May on Apr 25, 2004

I have been redeemed, bought back from the pits of sin, released from the cage of bondage, and given a new life, all because of the blood of Jesus.

THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD By Pastor James May Isaiah 51:1, "Hearken to me, ye that follow after righteousness, ye that seek the LORD: look unto the rock whence ye are hewn, and to the hole of the pit whence ye are digged." There’s a little chorus that we used to sing a lot when I was younger and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:1-11, Psalm 107:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From The Pits To Praise

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 30, 2003

Trust the Lord to help your entire life, ministry and relationships be a testimony to a journey from the pits to higher levels of praise. May you learn how to more effectively please the Lord in all respects and help you bear fruit in every good work as y

From the Pits to Praise Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us when we find ourselves in the pits of helpless feelings. When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17, Psalm 40:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ye Have Done It Unto Me

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Jul 9, 2003

Christians need to be careful in how they treat other people.

YE HAVE DONE IT UNTO ME MATTHEW 25:31-46 MARCH 3, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church READ V 40 AGAIN AS TEXT WHAT DO THESE VERSES SAY TO YOU THIS MORNING? THEY SAY TO ME—YOU HAD BETTER BE CAREFUL HOW YOU TREAT OTHER PEOPLE. YOU KNOW THE BIBLE TELLS US THAT YOU NEVER KNOW WHEN YOU MAY ENCOUNTER ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Imagining Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Aug 3, 2003

The second commandment keeps us from putting God "in a box"

Beyond Imagining Introduction Sherlock Holmes and his assistant Dr. Watson are camping. After enjoying a day of relaxation, they pitch their tent under the stars and go to sleep. Sometime in the middle of the night, Holmes wakes Watson. "Watson, look up at the stars and tell me what you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Deeper Walk Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Aug 4, 2003

THE DEEPER WALK IS THE RESULT OF A LIVING SACRIFICE

THE DEEPER WALK PART II: A LIVING SACRIFICE ROMANS 12: 1-21 AUGUST 3, 2003 INTRODUCTION: JUDGE NOT . . . A small-town prosecuting attorney called his first witness to the stand in a trial -- a grand-motherly, elderly woman. He approached her and asked, "Mrs. Jones, do you know me?" She responded, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - His Name ... His Mission ... His People

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Sep 6, 2003

"There’s Something About That Name" - See how the text reveals - His Name ... His Mission ... His People.

Jesus - His Name…His Mission…His People Matthew 1:18-25 (Focus - vs. 21) 18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: when His mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child by the Holy Spirit. 19 And Joseph her husband, being a righteous man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

It's All In The Timing Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 5, 2004

First of 5 on the Jesus Controversy. Key Understanding: God is expressed in Jesus It’s not the teaching, the philosophy, or the concepts of love and compassion that made Jesus controversial. It’s the person.

4/18/04 – It’s All in the Timing The Feast of Shelters Slide #1 The Feast of the Shelters was the third of the great annual festivals In the Jewish tradition there are several feasts. These events are a sort of religious holiday where several days are given to the celebration of life and the ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Mothers Day

Contributed by Antonio Silveira on May 8, 2004

A Mothers day message

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY! INTRODUCTION - THE FIFTH COMMANDMENT A teacher asked a boy this question: Suppose your mother baked a pie and there were seven of you--your parents and five children. What part of the pie would you get? A sixth, replied the boy. I’m afraid you don’t know your fractions, said ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12-13

Denomination: Baptist