Sermons on The Great I Am:

Characteristics Of A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Doug Warren on Sep 24, 2003

Suitable for funeral for elderly Godly man who endured hardships in his life.

Mr.________ would fully identify with the Psalmist in that in his lifetime he was tested, and he would agree that he walked through the "fire and water" but he would also testify that God has now brought him to a place of abundance (Heaven). What characteristics did Mr._________have that would ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 66:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Perils Of Paran

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 17, 2003

The Christian life is fraught with dangers illustrated by Israel’s experience in Paran.

What Paran was supposed to be for the Children of Israel. 1. A Place to Catch a New Vision of God’s Promise for Them. They had seen it from far but now they could view it up close. 2. A Place to Taste of Sample of What God Had in Store for them. Not only look but actually taste and see that ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-3

Denomination: Church Of God

You Can Go Home Again

Contributed by Chris Johnson on Oct 24, 2003

The saying "You can’t go home again" is not true when speaking spiritually.

There is a saying: “You can’t go back home again.” But in this parable Jesus tells us of a young man who did indeed go home. After a long and grueling absence from his father he finally made his way homeward. You too can come back home—no matter how long you’ve been away; no matter how far down ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Soteriology Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Nov 26, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy".

Series: Doctrinal Issues From 1 Timothy[#2] SOTERIOLOGY: THE DOCTRINE OF SALVATION 1 Timothy 1:1-20; 4:1-10 Saved From What? Romans 3:23 Romans 5:8 Romans 6:23 Recapitulation 1. Replacing the head of mankind. John 3:16 2. Christ replaced Adam as the head of mankind. 3. The disease of sin was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:1-20, 1 Timothy 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Wants From The Church

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

Have you ever thought about this questioon; What does Jesus want from the church?

WHAT JESUS WANTS FROM THE CHURCH Place: Allendale Baptist Church Date: September 2001 Text: John 17:9-24 I. THAT THE CHURCH WOULD SENSE THE GLORY OF GOD. (v.22) A. Glory means; the visible manifestation of the splendor, power & radiance of God. B. Whenever God’s presence comes down within the ...read more

Scripture: John 17:9-24

Denomination: Baptist

Hannah's Prayer Of Praise

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world.

Thesis: The way God delivered Hannah is characteristic of the way God rules his world. Intro.: 1. Everyone loves to see an underdog win! (cf. two recent children's movies-- "Angels in the Outfield" and "Little Giants"--predictable films where the underdogs win.) 2. Hannah's story (1 Sam. 1) ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Missing The Mark

Contributed by James Chandler on Mar 7, 2006

The bullseye is God’s righteousness, we have all missed the mark and sinned. We have all been like David and let sin into our lives. This message addresses sin, it’s consequences and the need for repentance.

Sin 2 Samuel 12 1. We have all missed the mark. God’s bull’s eye is righteousness. Living right for God. From Adam on, all men except Jesus himself have missed the mark We should thank God when he sends people into our lives that help us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

El Desaliento

Contributed by José Soto on Mar 30, 2006

Las pruebas por las que pasó el pueblo de Israel en sus 40 años de peregrinación en el desierto, deben ser, para los cristianos un estímulo para no dejarnos vencer por el desaliento.

El desaliento Números 20.14-21 INTRODUCCIÓN Las pruebas por las que pasó el pueblo de Israel en sus 40 años de peregrinación en el desierto, deben ser, para los cristianos un estímulo para no dejarnos vencer por el desaliento. I. El largo camino de Israel Obstáculos: 1. Faraón 2. El Mar ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 4, 2005

This sermon gives a better understanding of spiritual gifts. How and why are they given and to who. With God’s help we can discover, develop, and deploy our gifts.

GIFTS 1 Cor. 12 1-11 I. GIFTS ARE GIFTS, NOT REWARDS A. They are not the result of holiness B. The church at Corinth, notoriously unholy, but abounded in gifts (1 Cor.1:7) C. Gifts are dispensed by the Holy Spirit “as He wills” (1 Cor. 12:11b) II. EVERY CHRISTIAN HAS GIFTS (Eph. 4:7; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Fighting The Pergamos Attitude Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 4, 2005

Third sermon in a seven sermon series on the seven churches in Revelation.

Fighting the Pergamos Attitude Revelation 2:12-17 I. The Recognition of the Positive (v. 12-13) A. He recognizes their extreme circumstances 1. The culture was anti-God 2. The city was Satan’s headquarters B. He recognizes their acknowledgment of Christ 1. They proclaimed the deity of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

At The End Of The Rope

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jun 13, 2005

This sermon looks at how God will allow people to get to the end of their rope so that they might let go and trust God.

AT THE END OF HER ROPE Joshua 2: 1-24 I. THE CANAANITES’ FEAR (Josh. 2: 1-11) A. They had heard of the miracles of: 1. The parting of the Red sea. (Ex. 14:21) 2. The overcoming of kings and land (Num. 21:21) B. They faced God’s judgment for their : 1. Fornication 2. Idolatry ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Missing God's Best Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 26, 2005

This sermon shares common mistakes that cause us to miss God’s best.

Achan was in the promised land but missed the blessings of the land because of the mistakes he made. He missed God’s best. What would cause us to miss God’s best? I. We miss God’s best when we are Disobedient. A. Achan was told to stay away from the banned substance. He disobeyed and paid ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Perfect

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on Jul 5, 2005

A look at how God has the perfect plan for us because of His perfect love for us and his perfect wisdom of us.

HE IS PERFECT 1 John 4:7-13 I. PERFECT LOVE (1 John 4: 7-13) A. Sovereign. Deut 7:8; 10:15 1. above all other love 2. Fuller than all other love B. Unfailing. Is 49:15,16 1. Regardless of our worthiness 2. Regardless of our reaction C. Everlasting. Jer 31:3. II. PERFECT WISDOM A. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Unwanted Saviour

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 7, 2009

JESUS IS STILL THE UNWANTED CHRIST IN 2009

TITLE THE UNWANTED SAVIOUR TEXT. MATT.8:34 AND,BEHOLD THE WHOLE CITY CAME OUT TO MEET JESUS:AND WHEN THEY SAW HIM ,THEY BESOUGHT HIM THAT HE WOULD DEPART OUT OF THEIR COST"S INTRODUCTION, HOW SAD THE PEOPLE OF GADARA THEY DID NOT WANT JESUS AROUND, THEY RAN HIM OUT OF TOWN,THEY RAN HIM ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:34

Romans 3:21-31 Series

Contributed by George Mclaughlin Jr. on Jan 3, 2010

God’s righteousness is completely unique. It cannot really be compared to man’s righteousness, since man’s isn’t righteousness at all. We need GOD’S righteousness! God’s righteousness in Jesus is so wonderful! Through Jesus we see just how extremely d

Outline for CBF August 2, 2009 Intro. I. Through Jesus the Father shows that His righteousness is in a class by itself! 22-23 A. It’s not just a “greater righteousness: it is “the only righteousness!” (take v. 21 together with vv. 19 & 20.) TS. God’s righteousness is greater! Paul, here, tells ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible