Sermons on Terms Of Discipleship:

Enduring The Race

Contributed by Stephen Carroll on Feb 22, 2006

The writer of the letter to the Hebrews compares our faith walk to a race that is to be run with perseverance. This not one of those races you may have run at an elementary school field day, You know the ones where everyone got a medal even if they ran th

Enduring for the Gold Hebrews 12: 1-3 12:1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. 2 Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Salvation Army

One Dangerous Desire Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 26, 2006

4th in series on Judges. This message is about Gideon and Abimelech and deals with the dangerous desire of recognition.

The Verdict on Judges One Dangerous Desire February 26 How God’s Victory became Gideon’s Victory Headline in the Manessah Times: 300 destroy army of 120,000 with torches and trumpets Gideon was a timid farmer hiding his grain in a wine press. When God told him to fight the Midianites he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man With Great Wealth

Contributed by Richard Francis on Feb 26, 2006

Consider the rich young ruler, kept every commandment except one, "Love the Lord your God" and missed out on the kingdom, you have to be 100% for Jesus, 99% will not do

Watch were you are going! I like collecting fossils sad but true. Typically I like to do this in a difficult way. On spot in particular is a very rough seashore, all boulders, from football size to mini like, you have to jump and stretch between them to move along the shore. The fossils can be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Belt Of Sincerity Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Feb 26, 2006

The first piece of spiritual armor to be put-on is the Belt of Sincerity.

Christian Warfare - Pt. 2 Ephesians 6:14-18 In our previous study, we saw that we are engaged in a spiritual war. All of the forces of evil are arrayed against us to keep us from knowing the true God and to prevent us from doing His divine will. We learned that Christ Jesus does not send us out on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mind Control 5 Series

Contributed by Clyde White on Feb 28, 2006

As individual Christians and as a church, we are somewhere in the “middle”. Our game’s not over yet. We don’t have to know the whole story, if we’re convinced there is a story, and if we’re trusting the Author for the conclusion and the “middle”.

Having a proper perspective is imperative to living the Christian life with the "joy" the of the Lord. The big question is HOW do we obtain that proper perspective? Life is a little bit like a good novel. Well-written novels are usually unpredictable. Good authors often do not know how their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:41-52

Christian Maturity Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 3, 2006

How to become a mature Christian.

Christian maturity. Philippians 3:12-16 WBC 5 Mar 06pm V15 "all of us who are mature should take such a view" - but - what is maturity? "Christian maturity?" Am I mature? Are you? Well- elsewhere there are all kinds of definitions of maturity - Educationally: "gratification deferment". Being able ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Is It Worth It To Live In And Live Out Christ Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Mar 9, 2006

It is worth it to live in Christ’s presence and live out His presence even if it means persecution.

Scooter…Harley (both on stage). Many of us would like to believe that there is really little difference between a scooter and a Harley. Both of them are shiny, have wheels and handle bars. Both of them can be used for transportation. You can get somewhere on both of them. But let’s be honest. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Got To Choose"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 11, 2006

A sermon about self-denial, taking up the Cross and following Jesus.

Mark 8:31-38 “Got to Choose” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Each week my friend John LeGault from First United Methodist Church sends me his sermon and I send him mine, via the email. We read one another’s sermons, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Helen Allen on Mar 12, 2006

The storms and trials of life are part of the process of God building us into his kingdom.

Imagine a situation where a homeless man is begging on the streets of London. A well-dressed man in a stretch limo pulls up next to him and offers him a job as vice-president of his company. You might think that sounds like a fairy tale; but that is exactly what God has done for us. We don’t ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Biblical Positioning

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 14, 2006

The exploration of Romans 12:1-2.

Biblical Positioning Romans 12:1-2 & Genesis 22:1-18 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God-- this is your spiritual act of worship. 2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Fragrant Offering Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Mar 16, 2006

Mary’s act of anointing Jesus’ feet is an act of fully devoted discipleship, of worship and service, and of witness that we should follow.

“A Fragrant Offering” John 12: 1 – 11 Introduction: Our Sense of Smell 1. Smells from a kitchen fill the house and people want to taste what is making the odor: homemade bread, a good homemade stew or soup, or even bacon frying in a pan and coffee brewing. 2. Our sense of taste is greatly ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm And Standing Out

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Mar 17, 2006

What does it Look like when the Lord is with you (on the job or at home)?

Genesis 39 One of the most compelling and attractive narratives in Scripture. Betrayed, deserted, and sold. For many this would be the end of a sad story, but this is just the beginning for Joseph. Why? The Lord was with Him His Master Saw the Lord was with Him The Lord gave him success The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Have ?

Contributed by Zera Young on Mar 18, 2006

Christian, the world has everything to offer except the way to heaven.What do you have to offer the world?

What do you have? Acts 3: 1-10 Here is a true story about three men. Two of which work for Jesus and the other we are not sure. We do know that he was a lame man, and been this way all his life. {Set the stage:} Here is a man crippled since birth...who is brought everyday to the temple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Thoughts On Thinking

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 19, 2006

Our thought life needs our attention, and submission to the Word and Way of the Lord - here is a Biblical help to do just that.

THOUGHTS ON THINKING! I. DARE WE ALLOW GOD TO SEE WHAT WE ARE THINKING? Psalm 139:23 Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts.[NIV] Psalm 139:23 O God, let the secrets of my heart be uncovered, and let my wandering thoughts be tested: [BBE] a. OUR THOUGHTS ARE ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bad Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 19, 2006

Bad things happen to everyone...even christians. You can become synical and bitter or you can work at making things better.

Bad Things Happen Psalms 22:1-22:31 Where have you heard the first words of our scripture this morning? Jesus uses them doesn’t he? How about you, have you said similar words or thoughts when things are not going right in life….how about when Everything is wrong? When the baby dies, when a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Congregational