Sermons on The Unknowns:

Keys To Adaptability

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Some people refuse to adapt because they have never learned the secrets to godly change

Adaptability (Acts 18:1-4) Illustration:Vivian H., for 2 and a half years lived in a home without running water. She had to drive to a spring and load up five gallon jugs to haul back home. All the while there was a perfectly good well with a 600 gallon reservoir on her property. The water was ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Culturally Adapt Your Communications

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Paul learned how to adapt his communications to maximize its effects with the Athenians. We too should ask the Holy Spirit to direct our communications for its greatest results. The Spirit is able to empower, enable and influence the outcome of our commun

CULTURALLY ADAPT YOUR COMMUNICATION Illustration: The Importance of Good Communications:Professional golfer Tommy Bolt was playing in Los Angeles and had a caddy with a reputation of constant chatter. Before they teed off, Bolt told him, "Don’t say a word to me. And if I ask you something, just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Check Out The Book

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 5, 2001

Ingredients for everyday living.

INTRODUCTION: ONE OF THE MOST FRUSTRATING THINGS IN THE WORLD FOR ME IS TO TRAVEL TO UNFAMILIAR TERRITORY WITHOUT A ROAD MAP. THROUGH THE YEARS, THE LORD HAS BLESSED ME TO TRAVEL THIS WORLD EXTENSIVELY, SOME BY PLANE BUT MOSTLY BY AUTOMOBILE. A LOT OF THE PLACES THAT I HAVE TRAVELED, I HAD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Count On God

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult.

Thesis: Realizing God's faithfulness makes prayer less difficult. Intro.: 1. One of the most difficult things for a Christian is often represented as one of the easiest--prayer. a. Prayer is difficult. b. Not the "pat," "stock," rote, routine prayers we all get used to saying, but real, deep, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-8

The Enemy Within: Fear Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 5, 2007

A look at the things we fear and how the Bible addresses our fears.

The Enemy Within: Fear. I Jn. 4:18 INTRO.: August 14, 1941, F. D. R. and Winston Churchill signed the Atlantic Charter, by which they stated they wanted to provide the people of the world four basic freedoms. Among them was freedom from fear. Four short years later, the atomic bomb was dropped, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, Begotten Son Of Man

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Dec 17, 2006

The human nature of Jesus, essential to us

Jesus, Begotten Son of Man He is so much more than meets the eye, Psalm 2:7 · Are we sure this is about Jesus? Acts 13.33 The Humanity of Jesus, not either/or, but both/and 1] The Mystery of the OT A) “Son of Man”In the OT used 107 times, twice of Jesus (1) Means descendant of Adam 1 Timothy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:20-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

No New Year Resolutions

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 3, 2007

Instead of making New Year resolutions, focus on your relationship with Jesus, value the eternal above the temporal, and let God guide your life this year.

No New Year Resolutions. Rom. 12:1-5 INTRO.: New Year’s resolutions include ideas to make us look better and live longer, have more, and to get along better with others. However, they usually serve only to generate guilt when we fail to keep them. Let’s try not to make any resolutions this year. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Light In The Darkness Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jan 8, 2007

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service message. It points people to Jesus as the Light of life.

A LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS John 8 :12 During this time in which we celebrate the physical birth of the Lord Jesus, let’s be mindful of how much brighter this world is because He came into it. Jesus declared in John 8 :12, I Am the Light of the World. He who follows Me ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Servant Series

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 15, 2007

The Bible, the most unique book of all time. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every bit of it is packed with truths that can enrich each of our lives.

The Bible, the most unique book of all time. From Genesis to Revelation the Bible is the inspired Word of God. Every bit of it is packed with truths that can enrich each of our lives. The book of Jude is no exception to this fact. Jude, the servant of Jesus Christ, and brother of James, to them ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

"The Day Before Eternity"

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 1, 2007

This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ.In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and treasures to glorify God.

Subject: Eternal Life Scripture: Luke 12.13-21 Sermon: “The Day Before Eternity” Scope: This sermon should challenge every listener to examine their relationship with Christ. Summary: In light of the fact that we may be living in the day before eternity we should use our time, talents, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-31

Denomination: Baptist

Transformed Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on May 8, 2007

The transformation of the Apostle Paul from Saul the persecutor was undeniable.

Transformed Galatians 1:11-24 May 13, 2007 Galatians 1:11-12 (HCSB) Now I want you to know, brothers, that the gospel preached by me is not based on a human point of view. For I did not receive it from a human source and I was not taught it, but it came by revelation from Jesus Christ. Divine ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:11-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Time For Examination

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A different kind of Lord’s Supper devotional.

A TIME FOR EXAMINATION 1 Corinthians 11:28 INTRO: It is traditional in many churches to share the ordinance of the Lord’s Supper on the first Sunday of the year. Paul’s admonition to the Corinthian Christians is especially appropriate as one begins a new year: “Let a man examine himself.” ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

Prepare, Practice, Play

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

Christians are to be DOERS of the Word.

Prepare, Practice, Play, James 1:19-27 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, July 13, 2003 Introduction At a sporting event, you can see that the fans participate in the sport in their own unique ways: The Casual Spectator -- watches the game for some entertainment The Tailgater -- The more ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things That Come With Salvation

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Sep 18, 2004

OUTLINE (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION)

HEBREWS 6:9 (KJV) BUT BELOVED,WE ARE PERSUADED BETTER THINGS OF YOU AND THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION,THOUGH WE THUS SPEAK. (OUTLINE) (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION) 1. A HEART FULL OF LOVE (IST JOHN 4:7-8) BELOVED ,LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERY ONE THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9

A Word On The Word: Offensive Or Offensive Part Ii

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

WE CANNOT BE OFFENSIVE UNTIL WE LEAVE THE HUDDLE

A WORD ON THE WORD: OFFENSIVE OR OFFENSIVE PART II LUKE 8: 4-15 SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 INTRODUCTION: TRANSITION THOUGHT: THESIS SENTENCE: I. OFFENSIVE IS GETTING OUT VV. 1-4 A. GETTING OUT IS TRAVELING B. GETTING OUT IS TOWN AND VILLAGE WORK C. GETTING OUT IS GOODNEWS D. GETTING OUT IS GROUP ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist