Sermons on The Salt Of The Earth:

What Is Lent?

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Feb 6, 2002

A sermon to challenge believers to participate in a period of fasting during the Lenten Season.

WHAT IS LENT? 2 Corinthians 13:5,6 TEXT: Examine yourselves as to whether you are in the faith. Test your-selves. Do you not know yourselves, that Jesus Christ is in you?; unless in-deed you are disqualified. 6 But I trust that you will know that we are not dis-qualified. PROPOSITION: To ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Willing To Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 5, 2005

This message brings an interesting question regarding what is ours and what we are willing to sacrifice. It seems that the level of commitment and outreach for Christ is related to what we perceive as our rights against what we sacrifice as God.

WILLING TO SACRIFICE 1 CORINTHIANS9:1-15 INTRODUCTION: In this chapter, Paul makes some statements concerning his apostleship. He takes the time to describe his rights as an apostle and minister, and also his sacrifice as that same apostle and minister. In essence, Paul embraces his rights, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

His Likeness...my Goal

Contributed by Steve Mcfarland on Jan 16, 2005

This sermon seeks to encourage every believer on how they "Work out their salvation with fear and trembling."

HIS LIKENESS…MY GOAL Text: “So then, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you both to will and to work for His good pleasure.” Philippians ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is This Man Jesus-The Miracles Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Apr 4, 2003

The fifth in a series looking at the life of Christ, this sermon compares two similar miracles: "The Feeding of the 5000" and "The Feeding of the 4000".

Intro.: Four weeks ago we began looking at this man Jesus. 1. We have looked at how our world looks at Jesus 2. We looked at Jesus’ temptation 3. We looked at Jesus teaching as we examined the Beatitudes 4. We looked at Jesus’ use of the parable 5. Today we will look at two similar, but ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:32-44, Mark 8:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Room For Improvement

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Jan 3, 2004

Always exert an effort to improve on the way we serve the Lord in everyday life.

Scripture: Phil. 3:12 – 13 – 14 Title: “Room For Improvement” Introduction: I don’t know how many times I have sat down with someone and encouraged them to “Prioritize” their life. What are the most important things in your life? What would you list as the “Most Important Thing” in your life? – ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church And The World

Contributed by Zivanai Dimasi on Apr 12, 2002

The church and the world are distinctly separate institutions with aims, tastes and attachments essentially different.

It is my pleasure to stand before you sharing the word of God. It is a living word, a word, which gives life, a word that gives understanding, a word which knowledge, a word which gives anything good, which you can think of. "It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Trophy Case Christians

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Your trophies and accomplishments will not get you into heaven. There is no salvation outside of Jesus Christ.

TROPHY CASE CHRISTIANITY TEXT: Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION: I was visiting a man in his home when I noticed a large glass case that was filled with trophies. There were trophies for bowling, trophies for racing cars, trophies for hitting home runs at softball, and many others. Each one had this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

The Rest; A Faith That Shines

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Mar 20, 2006

Now if we want a faith that shines, I believe we need to look at the faith of the people the writer names in the closing chapter.

The rest; a faith that shines Hebrews 11:32-40 03/19/06 Each year or more than once a year, there will be a magazine that usually will list the top 100 people in the world. As we conclude our study of Hebrews 11, I believe we could not conclude it in any greater fashion. We come to a list of Bible ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Two Worlds

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 24, 2006

We live in a Good Friday World, but we are Easter People! We bring hope to a world full of confusion and dispair.

Living In Two Worlds I John 5:1-5 GOOD FRIDAY! Why do we call it good? Was it not a horrible day? Was it not the darkest day in human history? For Christ it meant rejection, pubic ridicule, abandonment, and terrible suffering. Satan seemed to have the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

His Time, His Turn, His All Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jan 4, 2009

Jesus entered into time, turned toward us, and gave us His all. (Communion Meditation)

HIS TIME, HIS TURN, HIS ALL Romans 5.6-8 S: Communion C: Jesus Th: Our Time, Our Turn, Our All Pr: JESUS ENTERED INTO TIME, TURNED TOWARD US, AND GAVE US HIS ALL. PA: How is the change to be observed? • Jesus is an example to follow. • We respond gratefully to His love. • We worship, and commit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mistakes In The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jun 13, 2009

YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE IT CONTAINS THE WORD OF GOD , YET PAUL (UNDER THE A

MISTAKES IN THE BIBLE 2 TIMOTHY CH 3 VS. 16,17 INTRODUCTION: YEARS AGO, I HAD A DISCUSSION WITH A FRIEND OVER THIS TOPIC. (IT WAS A TRICK QUESTION) PAUL SAID: “ALL SCRIPTURE IS GIVEN” YET SOME REFUSE PART OF THE SCRIPTURES, AND ACCEPT OTHER PARTS** SOME BELIEVE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest For Frisby School

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 29, 2008

Thank you God and some reflections on what we can do

Talk about Harvest How to make bread: Trick Ingredients: Flour Water Yeast Salt Heat Matches Gas Produces bread How often do we say Thank you God, when we eat a slice of bread or toast Harvest is the time when we thank God for all his provision for us 1. Our food We take so much of our ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:1-44

Denomination: Anglican

Eternity Has But Two Options

Contributed by Toby Powers on Feb 9, 2009

There are no two ways about it. Eternity Has But Two Options.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Eternity Has But Two Options Luke 3:15-18 Intro: John the Baptist was preaching repentance of sins and preparation for the coming of Christ. Some heard his great preaching and supposed him to have been the Christ. He sets the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Does It Mean To Follow Jesus

Contributed by Scott Berry on Aug 14, 2009

Following Christ is more than just warm fuzzys in worship it’s about taking up your cross and being obedient to him as Lord

What does it mean to follow Jesus. How do you define what it means to be a Christian? What is possibly the most common definition of what it means to be Christian? ‘I have a relationship with Jesus’ What does that even mean – I get it, he listens to you and you listen to him He makes you feel ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-31

Denomination: Baptist