Sermons on The Holy Place:

Practice What He Preached

Contributed by John Beehler on Feb 18, 2002

How often do we practice what Jesus preached?

Practice What He Preached First of all, let’s suppose that you’re a Jew walking down a street in Jerusalem, & you see some folks gathered over here talking politics. And they’re arguing about some changes Herod wants to make in the Welfare program. And you know some of them, so there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Shock And Awe (Focusing On Christ Death On The Cross) Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Apr 2, 2003

The Bible has a different version of Shock and Awe, it came on the Cross. This sermon looks at the passage in Mathew concerning Christ Death

Focusing on Jesus Dieing on the Cross Mathew 27:45-54 Introduction A. For the last couple of weeks we have been hearing about this Shock and Awe strategy. B. The Idea is simple. You hit the enemy with your best shot C. You let him have everything D. By doing this you make him afraid, and hope for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Tenth Commandment Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 4, 2003

What does it mean to covet? I want to thank Timothy Peck and Chris Talton for help with main points from their sermons on sermoncentral.

INTRODUCTION • Today we are concluding our series on the Ten Commandments. I hope that each of these messages has touched you in some way. • The Tenth Command is one that I wish I would have understood when I was a young person. • When I was a kid, my parents did a great job providing for my ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Pick Your Friends To Influence People Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Apr 10, 2003

IF WE ARE TO FULFILL GOD¡¦S PLAN FOR OUR LIVES WE MUST GIVE CAREFUL CONSIDERATION TO HOW WE PICK OUR FRIENDS

How to Pick your Friends to Influence People Mark 3:13-19 INTRODUCTION Earl C. Willer tells the story of two men who grew up best friends: Though Jim was just a little older than Phillip and often assumed the role of leader, they did everything together. They even went to high school and college ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:13-19

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

How To Stay Balanced In An Unbalanced World

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Apr 11, 2003

Word about the Word

“How to Stay Balanced In an Unbalanced World” Part 7 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: March 9, 2003 AM Service Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Psalm 119:49-56 Introduction We all know we live in a fast-paced, hectic world. Sometimes this thing called life seems like a jigsaw ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

20 Essential Building Blocks For Vision - Part 3 Series

Contributed by David Derry on Apr 17, 2003

discovering and fulfilling the vision God gives you.

This sermon series was inspired by the book “visioneering” by Andy Stanley. Parts of this sermon are taken directly from the material in his book. 20 Essential Building Blocks for Vision – Part 3 March 30, 2003 The past 2 weeks we have been talking about vision and the building blocks that are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Can You Believe This? Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Apr 20, 2003

12th & final in the series "Conversations With Jesus." Easter Message. What do we need to overcome our doubts about the resurrection?

I don’t usually begin a sermon on a sad note like this, but sometimes we need to pause and remember what life is all about. There was a great loss recently in the entertainment world. Larry LaPrise, the Detroit native who wrote the song "The Hokey Pokey", died at age 83. I’m told he died ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Learning From God's People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 23, 2003

We must realize that it is in order to stimulate and sustain this faith, God allows the soul to be buffeted and swept away by the raging torrent of so much distress, so many troubles, so much embarrassment and weakness, and so many setbacks. For it is

Hebrews’ Hall of Great Faith – Hebrews 11 Illustration:Definition of faith: Hebrews 11:1. "What is faith, unless it is to believe what you cannot see." (Augustine) Faith is derived from the Word of God: Romans 10:17 Faith’s demand: Hebrews 11:6 Faith’s design: 2 Corinthians 5:7 The dualism of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Zeal For God

Contributed by Keith Davis on May 5, 2003

A challenging lesson on getting excited about serving God.

Title: Zeal for God Text: Multi-texted-Topical Introduction: Have you ever gotten tired of a concept or idea or maybe even a word. ‒ T.V. commercials remind me of this. ‒ How many of us really like the 3 minute long Sports Illustrated commercials any more? ‒ How many of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:11, Hebrews 5:12-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking The Chains Of Bondage

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 7, 2003

We have all been in bondage of some kind in our lives, some of us still are. We have become slaves of bondage to a variety of things in our everyday lives. It can be alcohol, drugs, hate, jealousy, or any other thing that keeps you separated from the lo

BREAKING THE CHAINS OF BONDAGE The word bondage come from the Greek word “douleuo” doolyoo’-o which means to be a slave to (literal or figurative, involuntary or voluntary): KJV -- be in bondage, (do) serve(-ice). It comes from the word doulos -- pronounced: doo’-los, which means a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-17, Romans 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are The Peace Makers

Contributed by Jeffrey Kellum on May 8, 2003

Blessed are the Peace Makers.

INTRODUCTION: Today’s study looks at what the Bible says about conflict and in particular, peacemaking. For a topical outline of the material covered, research Peacemakers ministry either through LifeWay or the Peacemakers’ website. A. In a fallen world conflict is inevitable (personal level). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Its A Question Of Ownership Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 13, 2003

Jesus uses the occasion of the Pharisee’s question about paying taxes to Caesar to important truths concerning a believers obligations to the State and to God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 56 “It’s A Question of Ownership!” Luke 20:20-26 Someone once said, “While there are just two certainties in life: death and taxes, at least death doesn’t get worse every time Congress is in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

We Proclaim Him

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 14, 2003

This sermon explains what our main goal is as Christians and how we are to go about reaching that goal. The specific goal of this sermon was to get people involved in our camp, VBS and mission trip.

April 27, 2003 Colossians 1:28-29 “We proclaim Him!” INTRODUCTION 1. What we do  PROCLAIMING Him! (vs. 28a) If you choose to serve in one of these three capacities or in any way here at New Life Baptist Church, no matter what you are doing, you will only have one ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Branch Are You?

Contributed by Don Schultz on May 15, 2003

1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH

JOHN 15:1-8 WHAT KIND OF BRANCH ARE YOU? (Please note that two illustrations in this sermon are taken from esermons.com) 1) THE THROW-AWAY BRANCH 2) THE PRUNED BRANCH 3) THE FRUITFUL BRANCH 4) THE CONNECTED BRANCH Now that the weather is getting warmer, more and more people are planting ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Call Unto Me

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 22, 2003

Sermon on prayer. 1. Call Upon Me 2. I WILL answer. 3. and I will show you great and unsearchable things.

(I was inspired to write this sermon after reading Lou Bartet’s sermon of the same title and text--most of this sermon is different, although you might pick up on a similar thought or two, I also used the same opening illustration that Lou credited to www.presidentialprayerteam.org) May 25, 2003 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3

Denomination: Nazarene