Sermons on The Defense Of The Apostle:

Where Does The Road End?

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 28, 2001

This story looks at Judas’ life and how bad choices in life can lead to a very dangerous ending.

Where Does The Road End 4/2/2000 Proverbs 1:8-19 Mark 14:1-9 It’s good to know where a road is, but it’s even more important to know where the road ends. In a scene in Alice in Wonderland, Alice is lost and she ask the cat in the tree, “which way should I go?” The cat asked, “where are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9, Proverbs 1:8-19

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001

Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:40

Denomination: Baptist

James: A Faith That Works

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

This introduction to James not only reveals who he is but that even the brother of Jesus considered himself a bondservant to Christ.

James 1:1 “JAMES: A FAITH THAT WORKS!” INTRO: The key to James is a FAITH that works!….EXPAND! Prep for James…. I. THE AUTHOR A. HIS RELATIONSHIP TO JESUS 1. A brother of Jesus (Mt. 13:53-58). 2. Jesus spent time with his family after the miracle at Cana (Jn.2:12). 3. At the first he ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Doubting Thomas?

Contributed by Elliot Ross on Jun 5, 2001

Thomas doubted but Thomas was more than just a doubter but also one who was very faithful to his Lord.

Doubting Thomas? When we think of the Lord’s disciples. We have certain words that almost always go with them. We think of Judas Iscariot or Judas the Betrayer, we think of Peter denying Christ three times but also Peter the Rock that the church was build on, we think of the John, the one ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29, John 14:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fish On The Fire

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 6, 2001

First person narrative from Peter’s perspective

I don?t think I could ever look down at fish on a fire without remembering one of the most special days of my life. This particular day was the third time the Lord had revealed himself to some of us disciples since his death on the cross. On this particular day there were seven of us together. It ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Methodist

What`s In A Name?

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Jan 15, 2001

The generosity of God. He builds up our potential

When Jill and I began to think about names for our three children, we used a book by a man called Eric Partridge called "Name this Child". After reading it we called our first baby ANN, from the Hebrew word Chaanah which means or "grace" (A free gift from God"). That really summed up how we were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:8

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Facing The Charcoal Fire

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001

The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

"FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Thomas: The Disciple Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 23, 2001

A sermon adapted from an IVP Bible Study by C. Nystrom

THOMAS: THE DISCIPLE OF DOUBT JOHN 14:1-7; 20:19-31 OPENING ILLUSTRATION… Doubts with us Have you ever experienced this? It often descends one day like a big dark cloud. The nagging questions started to surface and play around in the back of our minds. Then they all just clumped together into ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-7, John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bad Boys: Judas Iscariot Series

Contributed by Lance Bane on Aug 14, 2001

This message is encouraging young people to avoid living life on the edge of destruction by using biblical characters as a reference.

Text: Matthew 26.14-16, 26.49-50 A kiss: a symbol of love and affection. A kiss on the cheek in these bible times was a symbol of friendship and affection. I want you to hold your kiss (hersheys kiss candy)till later for me, but what is that causes a man who has seen the intimate details of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:49-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Several Soldiers Of The Cross

Contributed by Joseph Wallis on Jan 22, 2002

Sermon from II Timothy 4 on several well known and some little knowm men of God during Paul’s life.

SEVERAL SOLDIERS OF THE CROSS TEXT - II Timothy 4:6 - 13 INTRO. You are either a missionary or a mission field. You are either a soldier of the Cross or like those soldiers at the Cross. You are either God-sought or God-found. Here in these verses you find several God-found, missionary minded, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Recruits Jesus' Way

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Feb 6, 2002

Review how we get people to ministry

How to get recruits Jesus’ way Matt.9:35-38, 10:1-42 1. Serve like Jesus (v.35) a. Proximity: Go to where people are (towns and villages) b. Persuade: Teach God’s people where they are gathered (teaching in the synagogues) c. Preach with reach: Demonstrate what u teach that the good news and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Clueless Clod - Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Feb 26, 2002

Looking at some of the character flawed personalities that surrounded Jesus in his last days.

Matthew 16:21-23 “From then on, Jesus began telling His disciples what would happen to Him. He said, ‘I must go to Jerusalem. There the nation’s leaders, the chief priests, and the teachers of the Law of Moses will make me suffer terribly. I will be killed, but three days later I will rise to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Awkward Situation

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

Looks at Peter’s denial of Christ

IT’S A COLD DAY FOR SEPTEMBER WAS ALL I THOUGHT TO SAY. WHEN I SAW YOU ON THE STREET THE OTHER DAY. I KNEW SOMETHING CHANGED BETWEEN US ALL THE TALK WE MADE WAS SMALL. BUT WHAT DO YOU SAY TO SOMEONE WHEN THEY’VE HEARD YOU SAY IT ALL. IT’S AN AWKWARD CONVERSATION IN A MOST PECULIAR WAY. HOW DID ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Your Speech Betrays You

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 5, 2000

A look at what our speech says about our relationship with Christ

The flames cast eerie shadows over the mixed group crowding in for warmth. The talk was of the man from Galilee who had been arrested by the temple guard for blasphemy. Who had seen him. what did they think. Was he God or was he the devil? And as they spoke someone pointed to the burly young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Tragic Beginning, A Tragic End

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000

Some stories start out good in life and get better, some start out bad and get worse.

Tonight I want to share an unusual message with you, a message that is pointed out of Matthew Chapter 27. Lets read from verse 3-5 (READ). The message is titled, a tragic beginning, and a tragic ending. Some stories start out bad and end good, some start out good and end good, and some start out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal