Sermons on The Great Commission:

From Persecuting To Preaching Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on May 24, 2002

This sermon illustrates the necessity of personal evangelism and our atttitudes towards it.

From Persecuting to Preaching Acts 9:1-22 May 26, 2002 Intro: A. [Transformed by an Elevator, Citation: Owen Bourgaize, Castel, Guernsey, United Kingdom] A family from a remote area was making their first visit to a big city. They checked in to a grand hotel and stood in amazement at the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Lose Heart!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2002

Our relationship to Christ can keep us from losing heart in life.

DON’T LOSE HEART! II Cor. 4:1-12 INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included. IN MIAMI, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Treat A New Christian

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 8, 2002

New Christians should be treated with acceptance, understanding and patience.

HOW TO TREAT A NEW CHRISTIAN Acts 9:19-31 INTRO.- ILL.- Bob Russell of the large Southeast Christian Church in Louisville, KY, tells this story about a young man he baptized while in college. Bob said, "In my senior year at Bible college I met a tall, gangly basketball player from the University ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Outreach: A Partnership Of Trust Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 14, 2002

Outreach is a partnership of trust, where God trusts us and we trust God. Knowing which part we are responsible is essential for effective outreach.

Note: This sermon was introduced with a drama called "Conversion" In many ways, sharing our faith in Jesus Christ can feel like coming out of the closet with a dark secret. In our culture today, talking about your faith seems too personal for public discourse. People prefer that we keep issues of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Leave ... Your Kids Behind Series

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. In Genesis 22 is a story that we need to consider this morning. It starts in vs. 1 & you can follow along in your Bibles if you wish. Here is how it begins: “Some time later God tested Abraham. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mystery Of Light Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

The Mystery of Light - part 1 Illustration- God is light show by Scott Kinney (www.interviewwithGod). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Testimony Part 2

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 20, 2002

The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process.

My Testimony, Part 2 Thesis: The renewing of my mind started to take place after my salvation and the Lord gently lead me through the process. Text: II Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2 Introduction: My testimony does not stop at salvation but it continues on. For many they get saved but never get ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17, Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Speaking"

Contributed by Steven Kellett on Mar 10, 2002

Ananias hears God’s call - how he recognizes and reacts to God’s instructions.

10Now there was a disciple at Damascus named Ananias; and the Lord said to him in a vision, “Ananias.” And he said, “Here I am, Lord.” And the Lord said to him, “Get up and go to the street called Straight, and inquire at the house of Judas for a man from Tarsus named Saul, for he is praying, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Christians Think About The Church Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 17, 2001

Four word pictures about the church for people investigating the Christian faith.

Back when I was a college intern here at LBF Church, we sent some college students on a short-term missions trip to London. While they did street ministry in London they stayed in an abandoned church in downtown London. You see, London is littered with abandoned churches that were once packed with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18, Romans 12:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Hereafter's Not So Sweet Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 18, 2001

Is there a hell, what is hell like and why is hell necessary?

Over time some things lose their usefulness, they become obsolete. Just like 8-track tapes, Disneyland e-tickets, turntables, and typewriters. In our modern world these things have become artifacts of days gone by. And not only do things outgrow their usefulness, but ideas do as well. For instance, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:2, Matthew 12:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Follow The Instructions

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

God’s Plan of Salvation

Follow The Instructions I remember getting my first model for Christmas when I was 8 or 9 yrs old. On t/outside, top & all 4 sides, picture this beautiful car. Was 1967 Corvette (new at t/time). Inside box, set of instructions. #1, identify all parts - who needs to do that? I’m putting wrong ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19, Acts 2:36-39

The God Who Is Real Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 24, 2001

Three reasons to believe God is real, presented to people investigating the Christian faith.

One of the more creative movies to come out in the last few years was the Peter Wier film The Truman Show. The Truman Show is about a man named Truman Burbank--played by Jim Carey--who was adopted as a newborn by the OmniCam Corporation. The OmniCam corporation then created an entire city on a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:15-17, Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing Uncertain Times Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 25, 2001

Three realities that help us face uncertainties in our future with spiritual confidence.

You and I live in an amazing period of human history. Most culture watchers and scholars believe that we are witnessing the decline of modernism that began in the 16th century and the emergence of a new phenomenon known as postmodernism. One of the many marks of postmodernism is technological ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Sure Basis For Confidence Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Jan 30, 2001

Four reasons we can be confident that God will complete His work in our lives.

Almost ten years ago I commuting to school when I was in a terrible auto accident. My car was totaled, my hand was broken, and had I not been wearing my seatbelt I probably would’ve died. In fact, the impact from the collision cracked my sternum right where the seatbelt goes across my chest. After ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On The Final Destination Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four ways focusing on Christ’s second coming can help us in the spiritual journey today.

Few things are more difficult than driving a long distance with small children. No matter how many activity books, games and tapes you bring, you still hear the steady drone of, "Are we there yet?" How do you respond that? The Irritated Response: "We’re closer now than the last time you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational