Sermons on The Holy Dwelling Places:

What Are The Rocks

Contributed by Mike Flack on Oct 5, 2001

What Are God’s priorities for our lives - His Divine To Do List?

What Are The Rocks - Col. 1:10,11 (Proceed to visually act out the following story)` A Philosophy professor stood in front of his class of over achievers with a gallon size container on a table and filled it with fist sized rocks. He then asked the class if the container was full. They all ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-11, 1 Corinthians 10:31

Denomination: Friends

From The Inside Out

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 11, 2007

This sermon is about the process of change which God is us through. In theological terms this is referred to as sanctification. In practical terms it is the gradual and continual process of God working in our lives to make us more Christ like. It is th

From The Inside Out, I John 1:9-10 Introduction The medical staff at the hospital was puzzled why a patient was not improving. The nurses were giving the proper medication. Yet, there was no improvement. The following day the nurse gave the medication and hid. Thinking the nurse had left, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9-10

Denomination: Christian Church

Distractions

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 12, 2007

There will always be distractions that keep us from focusing on God’s plan for us. The Bible calls these distractions "the world."

Passage: I John 2:15-17 Intro: One of the first child-raising techniques I learned from my brother was the power of distraction. 1. baby fussing, wave a toy or make a face and very possibly she will be distracted from the task at hand. 2. cell phones in cars a problem, distraction il) ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

What God Does With A Sold-Out Life Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Feb 29, 2008

Daniel lived a life that was excellent and honored God. He was sold-out. But what exactly does that mean?

What God Does With a Sold-Out Life? Griffith Baptist Church – 3/2/08 A.M. Service Text: Daniel 1:16-21 Key verse: Daniel 1:19 - And the king communed with them; and among them all was found none like Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah: therefore stood they before the king. The Introduction ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Conquer What You Fear

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 2, 2007

An Easter message: the courage to go on despite our fears comes from the resurrected Jesus dwelling within us.

Conquer What You Fear Matthew 28:1-10 You understand the relationship of cause & effect. If that happened, then this results. When you enter a dark room and flip a light switch you expect the room to brighten. If you flip that switch and the windows open, you’re pretty surprised because the two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

Saturday - The Day Of Darkness And Hopelessness Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 11, 2022

The biblical record of what took place on that Saturday between crucifixion Friday and resurrection Sunday is very brief. It was the Sabbath, and the disciples kept the Sabbath. There are important lessons for us to learn from what the disciples were surely going through on that dark Saturday.

A. There’s an old saying that goes “It’s always darkest before the dawn.” 1. The saying is meant to suggest that things always seem to get worse before they get better. 2. And the saying also suggests that the dawn will come, that we need to persevere through hard times, because things will get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:55-56, Matthew 27:3-10, Matthew 27:62-66

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Man's Delight

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 15, 2000

Father's Day

"A Man's Delight" Psalm 1 On this Father's Day I have to tell you that in my mind there has never been a greater day to be a man seeking after the things of God than this day in which we live. You may wonder how I could say such a thing with all of the negative press that men have been getting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Righteousness Must Exceed That Of The Pharisees: Good Fruit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 2, 2008

Three primary tests we can apply in order to recognize a false prophet: 1) Character, 2) Creed, and 3) Converts.

Some high-profile leaders who have professed to be Christians, have come under fire recently for alleged misdeeds, with their stories played out prominently in the media. Richard Roberts, son of evangelist Oral Roberts, resigned recently as president of Oral Roberts University in Tulsa amid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:16-20

Denomination: Other

New Year Resolutions - Killing The Monsters

Contributed by Robert Fox on Jan 8, 2007

How to keep your resolutions to overcome the monster inside. Not by strength or by willpower, but by falling in love with Christ’s vision for you. Student Ministry PowerPoint format.

[New Year Resolutions – Killing the monsters] But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 3:13b-14) This material was originally presented in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand Where Satan Sits - 2 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 7, 2001

Combating Compromise with an Evil Age

THIS MORNING: 1. Identified the third church that Jesus spoke to in Rev 2-3. 2. Identified the changing strategy of Satan against the body of Christ. He moved from the strategy of intimidation in Smyrna to a strategy of inticement in Pergamum. 3. Jesus warns this church that although the basic ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

The Signpost Of Sinfulness #3

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 8, 2002

This sermon is about the mastery of sin in the believer’s life.

Sunday Morning March 26, 2000 Bel Aire Baptist Church Hobbs, NM THE SIGNPOST OF SINFULNESS [#3] The Mastery Of Sin In The Believer’s Life JAMES 4:13-17; GALATIANS 5:16-23 Introduction: Isaiah 35:8: "And a highway shall be there, and a way, And it shall be called The way of holiness..." 1. ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17, Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

"The Ultimate Love"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 28, 2003

Because of God’s love believers can experience power over sin, peace, and genuine love.

“The Ultimate Love” John 3:14-21 By: Rev. Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA This question was posed to a group of four-to-eight-year-olds: “What does love mean?” The answers were broader and deeper than anyone could have imagined… “During my ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

What Is "Great Gain" For You?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Jul 18, 2003

Challenge your congregation to have contentment by increasing godliness in their lives.

1 Timothy 6:3-10 PRAY ILL: Early African converts to Christianity were earnest and regular in private devotions. Each one reportedly had a separate spot in the thicket where he would pour out his heart to God. Over time the paths to these places became well worn. As a result, if one of these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-10, Proverbs 19:23

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare For Christ With The 3 R's

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Nov 15, 2004

Prepare for Christ with the 3 R’s 1) Remorse 2) Rearranging 3) Rejoicing

If you want to be prepared for school and for life after school it’s important to build a solid foundation in the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. To help children learn the three R’s well learning centres, such as Oxford and Sylvan, have sprung up and flourished all over North America. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Integrity

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2004

Joseph maintained his integrity - suffered but God glorious plan for him won through

SMB/NR and SMM 05-09-04 Genesis 39:1-23 - The cost of integrity My wife Maddy challenged me the other day when she said: "In our churches we only seem to preach from the New Testament, yet there are wonderful stories in the Old Testament that we are danger of losing" This week I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Anglican