Sermons on The Brightness Of His Glory:

Contrasting The Carnal And Spiritually Minded

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Use the following check list of criterion to evaluate your own spiritual progress in putting away the old sinful nature and putting on Christ’s characteristics into all areas of your heart, soul, emotions, mind and behavior:

Carnallv Minded People Focus on selfish interests that concentrates only on their own individual concerns at the exclusion of the needs of others They are habitually jealous of what others have. They are suspicious of others or inclined to believe the worst of everyone and everything. They are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Outreach Series

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

GOING BEYOND THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM

OUTREACH (PART II) ACTS 8 LUKE 24 INTRODUCTION: WE BEGAN LOOKING AT THE NEED FOR OUTREACH. A). JUST AS JESUS WENT BEYOND THE WALLS OF JERUSALEM, HE HAS ALSO CALLED US TO GO BEYOND THE WALLS OF THIS BUILDING. B). THAT’S WHAT OUTREACH ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-31, Luke 24:46-49

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peace On Earth, And In The Church

Contributed by John Dobbs on Dec 13, 2000

The Angels Proclaimed that there would be peace on earth, Jesus prayed for peace in the church!

Morning Message Central Church of Christ December 10, 2000 John Dobbs PEACE ON EARTH, AND IN THE CHURCH, PART ONE Introduction: Luke 2:1-15. It was the mission of Jesus to save lost humanity, build a family of believers, and and those believers into the world to spread the greatest message ever ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-15, John 17:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be A Sh'ma, Not A Schmo

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 13, 2000

We can reach our spiritual potential if we align ourselves with the Word of God.

Be A Sh’ma, Not A Schmo Deut. 6:1-9 1. When I was a student at Moody, a student played a tape recorder trick. He gave his girlfriend a package just before her class. Unknown to her, there was a tape recorder turned on inside the box. The tape was blank for 15 minutes, then it had loud rock ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Vision Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the vision that Christ has for the church and for the world

The Vision of Christ Matthew 9:37-38 January 16, 2000 Introduction I. I have a dream – read the “I have a Dream” speech – not included due to copyright. A. Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Great speaker, leader and motivator 2. Literally inspired millions B. King was sharing his vision for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Life Is A Battleground ,not A Playground

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 11, 2001

We need to take life seriously, we only have one to live.

INTRODUCTION Explain the concept of the playground verses the battleground. How intently would we listen to a person if our life depended on doing what they said. (Soldier preparing for war.) SERMON THE ENEMY WE BATTLE. 10-12 If you are going to fight a battle , it is important to know your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come And Follow Me

Contributed by Paul Kallan on Jan 25, 2003

When I have experienced the joy of God’s message, I offer it also to others who need it. But not with tricks or wrong methods, but inviting, attracting, luring and offering, just as God does it.

One evening, a social worker received a telephone call, saying that an old man had a fall on the way, as he went for a walk, and immediately needed help. The social worker called up his colleage, who was a voluntary helper, and asked him to come along. The colleage replied, “Wait a moment. I must ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Catholic

Lesson 10: What We Believe About The Church

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Foundational Doctrines of the Faith

A. THE LAW OF FIRST REFERENCE – FIRST MENTION OF THE CHURCH. “I will build my church” (Matt. 16:18) B. WHAT MAKES A GROUP OF CHRISTIANS INTO A CHURCH? 1. Ekklesia: a group of called-out ones. a. Called from their former life. b. Called for a purpose. 2. Definition: A church may be described ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

He Knows The Way That I Take

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Feb 8, 2003

When you are confused about God’s presence in your situation you can rest assured that He knows the way that you take.

He Knows The Way That I Take Job 23:1-10 I. Direction A. Much of our life is spent looking for direction II. Israel Coming Out Of Egypt A. They learned a new song; a song of rejoicing III. The First Year A. But 3 days later the band stopped playing B. They ran out of water and ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-10

Prisoner Of War Series

Contributed by Paul Getter on Apr 7, 2003

I Refuse To Be A Prisoner of War! Jesus came to set you free Indeed

I Timothy 1: 18  ¶This charge I commit unto thee, son Timothy, according to the prophecies which went before on thee, that thou by them mightest war a good warfare; 19  Holding faith, and a good conscience; which some having put away concerning faith have made shipwreck: II Corinthians 10: 3  For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Apostolic

Pray And Wait

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Apr 8, 2003

In these days of uncertainty -- of war and violence -- we should look to the ladies outside the tomb for an example of what we can do.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Today is a day of uncertainty. Our lives, whether consciously or unconsciously, are filled with anxiety about the future of our communities, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Methodist

Those That Hunger And Thirst Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Jan 30, 2004

part of series on the Beatitudes

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #4: BLESSED ARE THEY WHO HUNGER AND THIRST AFTER RIGHTEOUSNESS Matthew 5:6 I. THE CHARACTER OF THIS APPETITE A. The Source of Hunger 1. Not a desire for some outward system of religious ritual and rules ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Life Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "Light In The Darkness".

WALKING IN LIFE 1 John 1:1-1:4 We live in an extremely religious time. Notice I said religious, not Christian. Our society says, “You believe what you want and I will believe what I want”. They also say, “All paths (religions} lead to the same God.” As a Christian, I know this is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Live Without Guilt

Contributed by Richard Hall on Sep 5, 2003

A sermon dealing with both the negative and positive aspects of guilt

YOU CAN LIVE WITHOUT GUILT ROMANS 8:1-4 Law of the Spirit of Lifeƒ£ƒ¤Law of Sin and Death (no condemnation) (condemnation) Intro: Romans 7 the struggle of sin in our lives (read from Message pg 320) 1) THE GUILT OF CHOOSING WRONG A) Sin brings guilt and shame a) Satan tries ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan