Sermons on The Call To Follow:

Integrity

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 11, 2004

The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises, take his wife and given her to another man. Didn’t he deserve to die?

Passage: 1 Samuel 26 Intro: The man trying to kill him had lied to him, broken promises made to him, taken his wife and given her to another man. 1. 15 separate attempts on his life, personal attempts, hit squad attempts, attempts by sending him to battle. 2. what had he done to deserve? 3. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Importance Of Spiritual Gifts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 16, 2004

This message was written for our annual church ministry fair with a focus on using the gifts that God has given to us.

The Importance of Spiritual Gifts Matthew 25:14-30 Ministry Fair Devotional August 15, 2004 Gift Illustration Christ has given you a great gift (14-15) 14 "Again, it will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property to them. 15 To one he gave five talents ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Legacy Of A Champion Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Aug 19, 2004

Paul encourages Timothy to live the legacy of his heritage and how we too must live out our faith by the influence we have on others.

Gold Medal Living Legacy of a Champion 08/22/04 Intro: Relay analogy; Passing the baton; One generation reaching into the next. **PP- Picture of Baton Race Examples from scripture: Moses to Joshua (Deut. 31:2-3) David to Solomon (I Chron. 29:22-23) ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivness

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 19, 2004

This sermon advocates Forgivness.

FORGIVENESS IS ESSENTIAL Rev. John W. Gerald I. FORGIVING TO BE FORGIVEN Mt 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. Mt 6:14 For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you: Mt 6:15 But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Escaping The Buffet Mentality: Feast On The Word Not The World

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 20, 2004

We as a church are bellying up to the buffet of the world much more often than we feed ourselves on the healthy and holy food of God’s word.

Escaping the Buffet Mentality “Americans are getting fatter” - - “and the south is leading the way.’ So says World News Digest by the Canadian press. What is the problem why are we as Americans getting fatter or having an excess of body fat. Some say it is genetics, choice, targeted ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Burying The Bible Burner

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 27, 2004

As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. This king goes from bad to w

BURYING THE BIBLE BURNER Jehoiakim Jeremiah 22, 23, 26, 33 INTRODUCTION: As we approach this character study, I am reminded of the Christmas Season Character of Scrooge. Yet, as the story of Scrooge goes, even he has some redeeming qualities evident by the end of his tail. Not so with Jehoiakim. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Chronicles Of Daniel #4: The Soveriegnty Of God

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 1, 2004

OUR GOD IS SOVEREIGN/IN CONTROL WHETHER WE ACKNOLEDGE HIM OR NOT, HE WILL PROVE IT!

THE CHRONICLES OF DANIEL #4: THE SOVERIEGNTY OF GOD: I SURRENDER DANIEL 4: 1FF AUGUST 15, 2004 INTRODUCTION: It was Sunday morning and Harry was off. He pulled out of his driveway in his 2-seater convertible, with the roof closed because of typical Melbourne driving rain, and headed for church. ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

September 11th Rememberance Service

I. A Time of Healing A. Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Wash Me Series

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 3, 2002

Part 1 of "Heavenly Cleansing" series. God’s Word teaches us how to discern the difference between being "accepted" by God and being made "acceptable" to God.

WASH ME Eph. 5:1-11 INTRO. While visiting my wife’s parents, my 4 year old son got the opportunity to play outside. After about an hour, there was a knock on the back door, there was Brandon completely covered in dirt. He wanted to come inside to get a drink. I told him to stand right where ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Cheerful Giver Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 3, 2002

Part 8 in a study of the church covenant

A COVENANT WITH GOD PART 8 THE CHURCH COVENANT “The Cheerful Giver” Date: August 4, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15 Introduction Someone asked me several days ago, what is next on our study of the Church Covenant? I replied, “Contributing cheerfully to the church/ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Have Good News To Tell But Don't Tell It.

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Oct 12, 2002

We are living in a time it seems like their is no good news at all, turn or your radio, tv, read the paper and all you here or read is bad news, well I’m here to tell you this morning their is good news to tell.

By way of introduction this morning I want you to notice 2 things, #1 The problem that existed #2 How God supernaturally provided what they needed. We find in chapter 6 that syria once again was at war with Israel, we find where Benhadad the King of Syria had gathered together his great army ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Kind Of Man Is This? Series

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on Oct 16, 2002

This sermon addresses the character of Joseph and his agape love for his soon to be wife, Mary and her unborn child, The Messiah!

Evangelist Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (SERENITY*ATONEMENT*RESTORATION & HEALING) Lyons, GA. PRAYER- Heavenly Father, My God above...Even when I am a disobedient child You never fail to correct me through Your Divine grace and mercy. And everytime, God, You ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-19, Hebrews 13:4

Denomination: Baptist

Against All Odds

Contributed by Glenn Robinson on Oct 26, 2002

This sermon shows how Abraham believed God in spite of a hopless situation. It also shows how we can believe God when things look hopless to us.

It is easy to believe God when we can see a physical answer to our situation. Such as believing for : A job when unemployment is low, Healing when your doctor has prescribed medicine, God’s provision when you just inherited $1 million. On the other end of the spectrum, some things are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Son Of Man Lifted Up

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Sep 15, 2005

"Why does God allow it?"************* The Old Testament is the tadpole, the New the frog!

I wonder how many of our eyes go glazed when we hear this: “The Old Testament Reading is taken from the Book of Exodus”!? Someone, in a Lent Study Group, once asked me: “Why should we pay attention to the Old Testament? Isn’t it’s teaching out of date?. Isn’t the New Testament all we need?” ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Bloody Hands, Burned Works, & Broken Hearts

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 26, 2005

A sermon about the Judgement Seat of Christ and what the believer will be held account for

BLOODY HANDS, BURNED WORKS, & BROKEN HEARTS AT THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST 1 Corinthians 3:9-15 For we are labourers together with God: ye are God’s husbandry, ye are God’s building. According to the grace of God which is given unto me, as a wise masterbuilder, I have laid the foundation, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist