Sermons on The Bad News:

"Greetings From An Unlikely Place"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Apr 3, 2003

The story of Pfc. Jessica Lynch is a story that stirs faith and renews hope. She found herself in an unlikely place…greeting her rescuers with deep gratitude. She offered and received "Greetings from an unlikely place"!

Southern Hills Baptist Church April 6 2003 Philippians 4: 21-23 “Greetings from an unlikely place” Pastor Mark Hensley Greet all the saints in Christ Jesus. The brothers who are with me send greetings. 22All the saints send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household. 23The ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Questions to ask about my Sp. Life

Ancient Boundaries For Our Lives Today Proverbs 22:28 Do not remove the ancient landmark Which your fathers have set. (NKJV) 1. Introduction • “Bloody Angle - A Virginia Civil War Battle Field • May 12, 1864 the fighting was so fierce that an oak tree 22 inches in diameter was cut down just ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:8

Denomination: Baptist

Rebuke

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

One of the most difficult things to do in life is to rebuild a shattered relationship. Unfortunately, there are many broken relationships today in homes, churches and ministries, which can only be repaired when people face problems honestly and deal with

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: John Wesley and a preacher-friend of plain habits were once invited to dinner where the host’s daughter, noted for her beauty, had been profoundly impressed by Wesley’s preaching. During a pause in the meal, Wesley’s friend took the young woman’s hand and called ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoy The Synergistic Blessings Of Being United In Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 31, 2005

Too often in the western world, we minimalize connections thinking that teaching principles is enough but 90% of the people who come to church do so on the basis of their friendly connections.

Enjoy the Synergistic Blessings of Being United in Spirit (Phil. 2:1,2) "Make my joy complete by being of the same mind, maintaining the same love, united in Spirit, intent on one purpose." (Phil. 2:2) "Then make me truly happy by agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Nike"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

As Christians we can have the victory in the Race oflife

“NIKE” Text: 1Cor 9:24-27. Intro: I guess you are wondering why this message is called” Nike”? right? You probably think I am referring to a brand of athletic wear or running shoes don’t you? I think that some people think that if you are wearing Nike shoes while running a race or playing a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fellowship With God, Fellowship With One Another

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

What is fellowship? Do you have fellowship? With whom do you have fellowship? With whom do you not have fellowship? Of what importance is fellowship to you?

Fellowship with God, Fellowship with one another Sunday October 08, 2000 1 John 1:1-10 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 29, 2005

A message for the New Year

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Separation

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

Separation from the ungodly is a basic Bible doctrine. Verses 14 and 15 of this chapter are often applied to various sorts of alliances such as mixed marriages, improper business associations and religious fellowship. The idea of the unequal yoke comes f

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: It is often argued that we should stay in the midst of churches and bodies whose sins and follies we deplore, in the hope of saving them for God and mankind. Such reasoning has a good deal of force in the first stages of decline. A strong protest may arrest error and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A New Year's Example For The Church Of The Living God

Contributed by Ray Searan on May 2, 2005

As we approach another New Year in a few days, many of us will continue a tradition that we have followed for hundreds of years. I am referring to the practice of making New Year’s resolutions. I am not going to tell you that whether or not you make New Y

A New Year’s Example for the Church of Jesus Christ Text: Ezra 7:10 (KJV) 10For Ezra had prepared his heart to seek the law of the LORD, and to do it, and to teach in Israel statutes and judgments. Ezra 7:10 (Amplified Bible) 10For Ezra had prepared and set his heart to seek the Law of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be An Encourager

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

We all need encouragement; we all need a coach to tell us, child you can make it; just hold on a little longer; don’t give up; it’s going to be alright.

November 16th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome... If you missed Bible Class last Wednesday, you missed a blessing. By the way, no one called me to say they could not make it, so it might have been because it was windy, and maybe you had no lights. Bro. Holloway’s topic was, "Don’t brag - it wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Unity

Contributed by Ronald Campbell, Iv on Nov 23, 2003

How’s God’s Vision brings about unity, which can ultimately bring about Victory

I. Introduction a. The other day I was in a parking lot. It was a normal calm day, the weather great a breeze kept it cool and from getting to hot, just the right amount of clouds were out and the sun was weaving in and out of the clouds as guided shadows graced along the cars and blacktop. Over ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:11-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Good Fraternity Well Managed .

Contributed by Créteur Fabien on Dec 2, 2003

For which Jesus reasons it did send his disciples two to two? Then an example of fraternity will be seen: it is that of David and Jonathan. Which is for us the degrees and the durability of our fraternity? Thus let us see the example of these 2 men.

UNE BONNE FRATERNITÉ BIEN GÉRÉ. Lecture : Marc 6:7 AAlors il appela les douze, et il commença  les envoyer deux  deux, en leur donnant pouvoir sur les esprits impurs..@ Introduction Pour quelles raisons Jésus a t il envoyé ses disciples 2  2 ? Puis on verra un exemple de ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Real Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 15, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "From The Cradle To The Cross". This is also a New Year’s sermon.

Series: From The Cradle To The Cross [#3] BE REAL Luke 2:22-38 Introduction: 1. New Year’s resolutions. 2. What does God want and need from us? Be real! Luke 2:22-24 3. Jesus was atleast 40 days old when He was brought to the Temple to be dedicated to God. 4. Simeon and Anna are examples to us in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:22-38

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of Your Heart

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 16, 2003

This is a New Year’s sermon.

SECRETS OF YOUR HEART Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: 1. New Year’s resolutions. Why bother? 2. The motive of your heart is a major factor in your success or failure in keeping with your commitments. 3. In this parable: The sower represents God. The seed represents God’s Word. The soils represent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist