Sermons on The Doors Were Shut:

What You Were - You Are No More

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Apr 25, 2001

AN ONTIME SERMON ALLOWING THE BORN AGAIN CHRISTIAN TO SEE THAT NO MATTER WHAT THE PEOPLE SAY YOU USED TO DO, YOU HAVE BEEN TRANSFORMED.

INTRODUCTION THE TERM NEW REFERS TO THE SPIRITUAL TRANSFORMATION THAT OCCURS WITHIN THE OLD MAN THAT YOU WERE BEFORE YOU BECAME A CHRISTIAN OR A NEW CREATION; IN A SENSE, THIS TRANSFORMATION COULD BE COMPARED TO THE RENOVATING OF AN OLD HOUSE OR THE RESTORING OF AN OLD CAR, BOTH WHICH TAKE THE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reason We're Here In Church

Contributed by Troy Mason on Jun 30, 2001

A call to worship for believers

THE REASON WE’RE HERE IN CHURCH Mark 2:23-28 Introduction: Story of woman shelling peas in church. Do you know why you’re here? Do you worry with others behavior? Dress? Presence? Today we’ll seek to answer why you’re here. Clear your mind. Focus only on God and let His Holy Spirit speak to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Denomination: Baptist

Changes I; What We Were

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Nov 7, 2000

Sermon on Titus 3:3

CHANGES I; WHAT WE WERE TITUS 3:3 There was once a billionaire who was getting up in years. He was upset at the thought of leaving all his possessions behind. So he figured the best thing was to pray to God. Now he asked God if he could bring his money with him. To which God replied flatly, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:3

Denomination: Bible Church

Living As Though You Were Special

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Mar 26, 2001

Three guidelines for living a holy life, a life that is special to God.

Living As Though You Were Special 1 John 1:5-2:6 The tall order for living a Christian life is established in two short verses by Peter: But just as he who called you is holy, so be holy in all you do; for it is written: ’Be holy, because I am holy’ (1 Peter 1:15-16). We are called to be holy. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Were Planned For God's Pleasure

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Oct 28, 2002

The first purpose of our lives is to worship God.

Note: This topic and some of the ideas come from Rick Warren’s "40 Days of Purpose" campaign. This morning, we continue our series of messages on "The Purpose Driven Life". Last week, we saw that God does have a purpose for each of our lives. We are not the random results of an evolutionary ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

Being The "You" You Were Created To Be Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 15, 2003

Live up to the promise of your name

Eugen Rosenstock-Huessy: “What’s in a name? The history of the human race is in names. Our objective friends do not understand that, since they move in a world of objects which can be counted and numbered. They reduce the great names of the past to dust and ashes. This they call scientific history. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Were The Wise Men Wise?

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that men have been brought from far to WORSHIP CHRIST.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia I. ANNOUNCE THE PERICOPE: Matthew 2:1-12 II. THE LARGER CONTEXT: Now, before we begin, allow me to share with you some HISTORICAL TRUES regarding THE BOOK OF MATTHEW. For example, in the Book of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Were Shaped For Serving God Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 17, 2004

This sermon gives instruction and teaching on our up coming Solemn Assembly (week of repentance)

You were Shaped For Serving God February 15, 2004 Ephesians 2 8For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith--and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God-- 9not by works, so that no one can boast. 10For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-19

Denomination: *other

Where Were You ~ A Message For Jesus

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 17, 2005

Take all your problems to Jesus ~ the only One who can give you hope in every situation you face.

WHERE WERE YOU ~ A MESSAGE FOR JESUS JOHN 11:1~6 & JOHN 11:17~28 1. Introduction I am not too sure how Mary and Martha sent their urgent message to Jesus for help – perhaps it was a letter or an oral message entrusted to a faithful friend to pass on. All we can know for sure is that they were ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-28

For Freedom We Were Set Free Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 23, 2005

Do you really believe in Freedom? What kind of freedom. Real freedom include the spirit. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get full

FOR FREEDOM WE WERE SET FREE Galatians 5:1-15 (NASB) 1 It was for freedom that Christ set us free; therefore keep standing firm and do not be subject again to a yoke of slavery. INTRODUCTION: Humorous experiences saturate the life of my friend Burnell Lewis. One of the funniest took place over 50 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-15

Denomination: *other

Were Do Miracles Come From?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Mar 17, 2008

THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THAT CLAIM THE ABILITY TO CREATE MIRACLES, MOST OFTEN IT IS DEPENDENT UPON SOMETHING OTHER THAN GOD

WERE DO MIRACLES COME FROM? MORE POPULAR TITLE: HOW TO MANUFACTURE A MIRACLE “ “ “ : 12 EASY STEPES TO MIRACLE MAKING DID WE CALL THE WRONG PREACHER? EVERY GOOD GIFT (Jas 1:17) Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

We're Ina Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 29, 2008

AS BELIEVERS IN JESUS WE ARE NOW AND WILL BE UNTIL HE CALLS US HOME, IN A SPIRTUAL WAR.

Submitting to God In just about all of us there are some type of spiritual war going on, and this conflict that we find in side us is hindering us from serving God the way we should, and the way most of us would like to. James says that there is a spiritual war going on inside of us, listen ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Live Like You Were Dying Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 5, 2008

Life is best lived as a gift well spent.

Title: Live Like You Were Dying Text: Romans 13:11-12 Thesis: Life is best lived as a gift spent well. Series Introduction: Tim McGraw’s hit song Live Like You Were Dying is the springboard for the series of messages that will unfold in the next five weeks. The song is the story of a man who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What If God Were One Of Us?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Dec 29, 2008

There was a song by Joan Osborne, "One of us", that came out a few years ago. Well, God has become one of us and that has made all the difference.

-Do you remember the song by Joan Osborne that came out in 1995 entitled “One of Us”? -It was actually something of a hit for her -The lyrics are really interesting -They go: If God had a name, what would it be And would you call it to his face If you were faced with him in all his glory What ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Were You There? (Good Friday)

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice.

Were You There? Good Friday Service Written by Brad Bailey Westside Vineyard The following Good Friday service is developed around the theme “Were You There?” to help all identify with being a part of the events of Christ’s sacrifice. Below is a full version of the service including four ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational