Sermons on The Ten Virgins:

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional Versus Progressive Outlooks In Cr

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism

Using Comparisons Between The Traditional versus Progressive Outlooks in Cross-Cultural Evangelism Introduction - Throughout the world there is a growing trend towards more effective - contextual evangelistic approaches. Increasing evidences of God using preaching that draws from people’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:24-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

State Of The Church 2002--Bethany

Contributed by Don Hawks on Feb 28, 2002

Using the churches in Revelation as a model an outline is given of the church’ accomplishments and needs for growth.

Proverbs 29:18a KJV Where there is no vision, the people perish. READ WITH ME Bethany’s Vision Statement We are dedicated to promoting Christ-like love, deepening the Christian faith, and developing harmony among all people through our presence, our programs, and our commitment. To accomplish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7, Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Methodist

The Evidence For The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Nov 11, 2000

Updated April 06. This sermon looks at the historical evidence that supports the Bible’s claims of the crucifixion and resurection of Christ.

The Evidence for the Resurrection of Christ Psalm 22: 1 My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me? Why are You so far from helping Me, And from the words of My groaning? 2 O My God, I cry in the daytime, but You do not hear; And in the night season, and am not silent. ... 14 I am poured out like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Too Busy To Listen

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 28, 2000

There is a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talks about two sisters and their attitudes and methods for spending time with the Lord. One of the sisters had her spiritual priorities straight. The other was too busy to listen.

Too Busy To Listen Luke 10:38-42 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 31, 2000 Introduction: A few weeks ago, I was talking with Pamela and Linda after church. We were talking about the fact that while it is good to study God’s Word verse-by-verse, it’s also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Are We Too Rich To Give? Series

Contributed by Tony Miano on Feb 9, 2001

This week, as we try to answer the question, “are we too rich to give,” we’ll consider our attitudes toward giving.

Are We Too Rich To Give? I Timothy 6:17 Preached By Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church February 11, 2001 Introduction: Now that we’ve finished chapter one of the Book of James, we’re going to take a break from our study of that great letter. For the next three weeks we’re going to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17

Denomination: *other

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Miano on Mar 17, 2001

Starting this morning, and for the next two weeks, we are going to talk about the issue of partiality, the problem of favoritism, and how we can avoid it in our personal lives and the life of our church.

How To Avoid Partiality (Part 1) James 2:1-7 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church March 18, 2001 Introduction: I know a story of a boy who was about thirteen years old and he loved to play baseball. For the boy, baseball was a place where he could forget about his poverty ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-7

Denomination: *other

Risky Business Part 1

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business.

Risky Business part 1 Thesis: The church needs to understand that sharing the Gospel is a risky business. Main Texts: Matthew 25:14-30 ---Read from the Message "Therefore keep watch, because you do not know the day or the hour. (Mat 25:13 NIV) "Again, it will be like a man going on a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30, Deuteronomy 31:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wages Of Sin

Contributed by Craig Fenton on Aug 21, 2001

WAGES OF SIN BY CHARLES FINNEY

THE WAGES OF SIN. "The wages of sin is death." -- Romans 6:23. THE death here spoken of is that which is due as the penal sanction of God’s law. In presenting the subject of our text, I must -- I. Illustrate the nature of sin; II. Specify some of the attributes of the penal sanctions of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:23-30

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Sep 14, 2001

Salvation is through the blood of Jesus alone. Baptism is not essential for salvation. However, baptism is still essentia!

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation? Expanded notes by Andrew Hoseason 29 July 2001 and 5th August 2001 SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2: 1-10 & Luke 7:36-50 Genesis 15: 1-7 & James 2:14-26 for further research: Mtt 7:15-23 Heb 13:15-16 Ps 51 Brothers and sisters, today I would like to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Deals With Rebellion

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 19, 2004

The marvel of God’s Word is the fact that it is always relevant to the needs of people, regardless of the time in which they live. Jonah is a book that is one of the most relevant books in the Bible for the present time. It speaks to us the twenty-fir

The Book of Jonah Introduction The marvel of God’s Word is the fact that it is always relevant to the needs of people, regardless of the time in which they live. I want us to turn our attention this afternoon to the book of Jonah. A book that is one of the most relevant books in the Bible for ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Dinosaur Debate Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Aug 30, 2004

The existence of dinosaurs has been used to discredit the Biblical account of Creation.

The Great Dinosaur Debate #5 Hot Potatoes the Church Won’t Touch There is a aura of mystery surrounding the dinosaurs. Where did they come from? Did they evolve? Did they really live millions of years ago? What happened to them? Are there any living today? Has any human being ever seen a ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Waiting On God

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

An examination of the importance of and manner in which we are to wait on God in our lives.

The saying goes: “Timing is everything.” That is so true. You see this to be obvious in the trauma operating room. The surgeon knows that to operate too quickly - before the patient’s vital signs are stabilized - will probably kill them on the table. But, he knows that to wait too long will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wisdom Of God In The Means Used To Propogate The Gospel. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Sep 21, 2004

This Sermon is #1 and #2 from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, September 2004.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON I. The Wisdom of God in the means used to propagate the Gospel. 1 Corinthians i. 27,28. "But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and god ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:27-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vision For Reaching Out

Contributed by Bruce Allen on Nov 24, 2004

This is a series of five (5) sermons concerning why Christians should reach out to a lost and dying world. This study can be divided into five (5) separate parts or kept together as a complete study unit.

A VISION FOR REACHING OUT ACTS 1:8 [Y]ou will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you; and you shall be My witnesses both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and even to the remotest part of the earth. INTRODUCTION 1. What do you think of Pleasant Ridge [Your Church]? Is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist