Sermons on The Process:

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

One author has suggested that Goliath reminded him of the cross-eyed discus thrower. He didn’t set any records…but he sure kept the crowd awake! (Swindoll, Insights Newsletter, April 1995).

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Psalm 78 is a Historical Psalm that summarizes Israel’s history in a poetic way. The Psalm does have some sad elements in it, but it concludes somewhat abruptly on a positive note with their national hero, King David, from Judah, the founder of the dynasty that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

A poignant and humorous study of the way the Church must continually adapt and change in order to remain effective.

1. Title: Something Old, Something New, What To Do When Change Makes You Blue 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, October 22, 2006, last in a series on worship, leading up to our 10th anniversary the next week 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thomas The Determined Doubter Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 21, 2006

Determined, to I dont know finally at the truck stop of doubt

Thomas The Determined, Don’t Know, Doubter We are all familiar with the term “doubting Thomas,” because Thomas doubted Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible never describes Thomas this way. It describes his moment of doubt. But it is one moment, only one, and he moves quickly beyond it. His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Seductive Power

Contributed by James May on May 29, 2002

Like a harlot attracting her victim, Sin draws us away from faithfulness to God!

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-27, Psalm 111:10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Do You Define 'healthy'? Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 2, 2002

This sermon introduces a study of 1 Cor. 12-14 in which we are trying to determine the signs and characteristics of a healthy church.

October 6, 2002 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 ¡§How do you define ¡¥healthy¡¦?¡¨ INTRODUCTION How do you define ¡§healthy¡¨? Usually when I want to define something, I go to Webster¡¦s dictionary. I consider Webster to be the expert. Webster defines ¡§healthy¡¨ as ¡§having good health¡¨. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The New Apostle

Contributed by Jeff Hughes on Feb 7, 2003

The Lord provides a replacement for Judas

The New Apostle Acts 1:15-26 Jeff Hughes – January 26, 2003 Calvary Chapel Aggieland I. Introduction a. The early church had a vacancy. Jesus had named twelve apostles to carry out the ministry of being His witnesses. However, now there was only eleven. There was one position left to fill. That ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Ready For The Big Game

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready!

Are You Ready for the Big Game? Thesis: Don’t miss the big game because it will determine your destiny and it is coming sooner than you think. So be ready! Hands on Illustration: During the service throw the football to someone and ask them are you ready for the Big Game! Are you ready if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8, Mark 13:33-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spirtual Viruses

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

An all day sermon about sins that attack our Christianity.

Spiritual Viruses About a month ago I wasn’t paying attention clicking open junk e-mails. And I clicked on one and as soon as I did it I knew I was in trouble. I ran my anti virus program but it had been to long since I updated it and it only caught one virus. I thought that I was safe but ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dying For A Drink Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Mar 6, 2003

Jesus completed everything that he was given to do, and fulfilled all that Scripture had prophesied He would do. Only then does He make a statement about His own intense suffering.

March 10, 2002 Scripture Text: John 19:28-29 Speaker: Jeff Williams Series Overview Dying for a Drink In 1991, I moved from the city of Memphis, Tennessee, population of over one million, to the town of Crossnore, North Carolina, population 258, including the stray dogs. Needless to say, I ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fountain Of Youth Found!

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 19, 2002

This sermon examines the characteristics of Jesus’ love and asks if we have experienced it and if we are evidencing it.

Feb. 13, 2000 John 4:1-38 “Fountain of youth found!” INTRODUCTION In the early 1500’s, soon after the discovery of the New World, Europeans began making the long journey across the ocean in hopes of finding something. Some were hoping to find a new life. Others wanted adventure, the ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The importance of blood as illustrated by the Bible.

THE BLOOD By Gerry Pratt PART I The life of all flesh is in the blood Gen. 9:4 - 4“But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. Lev. 17:11,14 - 11‘For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watching Our Words Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

What comes out of our mouths can either energize someone or wipe them out. As we utilize words of life, we’ll build one another up instead of tearing each other down.

Watching Our Words A young man arrived early to pick up his girlfriend for their date. She ran to the door with wet hair and no makeup on her face. She was embarrassed and tried to make the best of the situation and so she smiled and said, “Well, what do you think?” He grinned and very wisely ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:19-20, Proverbs 6:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom For The Family Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 8, 2003

The biblical views of marriage and the family have often been ridiculed but now many are seeing the wisdom of following what God has to say. Since He is the Creator and Sustainer of life, when we follow God’s ways we will be blessed.

Wisdom for the Family British anthropologist John Unwin conducted an in-depth study of eighty civilizations that have come and gone over the last 4,000 years and has discovered that a common thread ran through all of them. In each instance, they started with strong moral values and a heavy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-7, Proverbs 5:1-23

Denomination: Baptist