Sermons on The 12 Disciples:

We Need More Woe In Our Lives!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

The way of woe leads to happiness!

We Need More Woe In Our Lives Don’t worry, be happy was a popular song not so long ago. Stimpy of Ren and Stimpy says, "Happy, happy! Joy, joy!" We are guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness in our Constitution. The entertainment and travel industries earn billions of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-19, Isaiah 6:5, Job 5:17, Psalm 127:5, Psalm 144:15, Proverbs 3:13, John 13:7, James 5:11, 1 Peter 3:14, 1 Peter 4:14, Mark 8:35, Mark 12:30, Psalm 37:4, Acts 5:41, 2 Thessalonians 1:5  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

A True Witness

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Mar 21, 2001

We learn from Paul in the book of Acts the performance of a true or real witness.We will consider seven things a true witness does.

A TRUE WITNESS ACTS 26:22-23 If you take a Bible Concordance and look up the word, witness, or witnessing or witnessed, you will find they are mentioned 33 times in the book of Acts. The word witness is found first in Acts 1:8 and the last time in Acts 26:22. In Acts 1:8, you find the power of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas - Love Divine

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

I wonder what Christmas means to the little man in Zimbabwe, 80 years old, living in a hut, who knows nothing of shopping malls or Christmas trees? What does Christmas mean to him?

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Slightly Revised: 2014) A. I wonder what Christmas means to a mother who has lost her husband, who must take care of 3 or 4 children, working every day, never quite getting everything done, never making ends meet? What does Christmas mean to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14, 1 Corinthians 1:26-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - Joy Or Despair?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 13, 2001

Herod issues an order that all little boys two years old & younger in Bethlehem are to be murdered. In horror, we wonder how anyone could have reacted that way to a baby’s birth.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Please listen as I read these familiar words found in Matthew 2:1-12. “After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east came to Jerusalem & asked, ‘Where is the one who has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Did He Come As A Baby? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 2, 2001

A message concerning not the manger, but what it set into motion concerning our salvation.

Bethlehem and Beyond - # 1 Why Did He Come As a Baby? Hebrews 2:14-18 December 2, 2001 Introduction This will not be your typical Christmas message. Normally during this time of year, we would look at those wonderful passages in Scripture from Luke 2, or Matthew 1, where we find the Christmas ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-18, Hebrews 9:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Has The Devil Taken You Captive?

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Dec 4, 2001

Learn how the devil wants to Confuse, Control, Consume, Condemn and Convince you.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: HAS SATAN TAKEN YOU CAPTIVE? “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Revival: More Than A Whale Of A Story

Contributed by James O. Davis on Dec 5, 2001

Principles of preparation for revival.

James O. Davis is the founder and president of Second Billion (TM). You are invited to learn more about Second Billion by visiting www.billion.tv. TEXT: Jonah 1:1-6, 17; 4:11 TOPIC: Revival THEME: Principles of preparation for revival REVIVAL: MORE THAN A WHALE OF A STORY By Dr. James O. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Faith And Discipline

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

There is a close correlation between faith and the discipline necessary to grow great faith.

Faith and Discipline Have you ever noticed the close relationship between faith and discipline? How could we ever have real genuine faith without the discipline that makes faith? I am in favor of faith without discipline. Discipline is not one of my favorite occurrences. When it comes to ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

"Who Is The Christ Of Christmas: The Humble Servant" Series

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Dec 19, 2001

This sermon examines the Christ of Christmas as the Humble Servant of Philippians 2:5-11.

Who is the Christ of Christmas? The Humble Servant Philippians 2.5-11 If God were to come to earth, how would He appear? - Would God be a great king who would rule and reign over the earth? - Would He be a powerful military captain who would overthrow nations? - Or perhaps a world renown doctor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Making A Mark For Our Master

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 18, 2000

Psalms 37:37 Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace.

Psalms 37:37 Mark the perfect [man], and behold the upright: for the end of [that] man [is] peace. A Country preacher had spend the week at a preaching convention in a near-by city. When he came back to his local Church, he decided to try out some of the new words he had learned. He asked one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:37

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel In The Den Of Lions

Contributed by Ian Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word.

Daniel chapter six is probably one of the best-known chapters in all of Gods word. What child doesn’t know about Daniel in the lion’s den. As children we would sing – “Daniel was a man of prayer daily he prayed three times” I believe there are two themes in this wonderful chapter. Satan’s Devices ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Unity And Diversity In The Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 18, 2000

So how can a diverse body like the church achieve the sort of unity that God desires? By growing up. By becoming more like Christ as we grow into him. So speak the truth in love, and grow into Christ who is our head, Do your part in bringing the church to

Paul has spent the first three chapters of this letter explaining the mystery of God’s eternal purpose for the world as it’s being worked out in history. He’s given us all the theory, he’s even given us the prayer he prays for his converts, and now he goes on to speak about the practicalities of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

Unfinished Business

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Historical Background 1.

A. Historical Background 1. The book of Judges concerns itself with the history of God's Chosen People, Israel, during the period between the death of J __ __ __ __ __ and the establishment of m __ __ __ __ __ __ __. The time line of this book extends approximately from B.C.1375 - 1055, about 320 ...read more

Finished!.... (Not Really)

Contributed by Steve Hong on Oct 18, 2000

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house.

Turn to Nehemiah 6:15 It feels good when you finish something, doesn’t it? I’ve been working on some projects at my house. And it’s hard for me to think of anything else until the project is finished. Well, here’s Nehemiah — after all the opposition and all the trouble — the threats and the ...read more

Keeping A Close Watch On Our Examples

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc.

Sometimes we do not want others following in our footsteps öthat could be our children, wives, fellow church members, co workers, etc. There are things about us, things that we have done, things that currently describe us that each one of us would say "Do not follow me in this" Between you and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist