Sermons on The Unusual:

Family Faith Transfer: To Spiritually Receptive Children (Lesson 6)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

A. INTRODUCTION: I SAMUEL 3:1-21 As a young boy, Samuel was unusually receptive to God. His childhood laid a foundation for his usefulness later in life. “For this child I prayed; and the LORD hath given me my petition which I asked of Him: Therefore also I have lent him to the LORD; as long as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

That One Service

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Feb 28, 2003

Many folks are not faithful to regular church attendance, then when God really performs a great work in the service, the continual response is, "I knew I was going to miss something if I didn’t come..."

That One Service Psalms 84:4 David was speaking in this chapter about all of the great things concerning God’s house. He loved it there, and loved attending. He knew the holy presence of God was there, and in His presence awesome things would transpire. He says in the text, ‘blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Good Life

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 22, 2002

what is the good Life? Will we know it if we have it?

Years ago, the Saint Petersburg Times, ran clues to a treasure of two hundred dollars that had been buried some where in the Tampa-Saint Petersburg area. Two thousand people showed up in front of the papers offices on the day the final clue was printed. During the next thirty minutes several ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

(Lesson 10) Mary Magdalene: Taught By Christ

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

Mary came to the garden to care for a corpse. When she saw Jesus, she hung on to His physical feet to renew the love she had for Him before the cross. In an encounter with Christ, she learned that she would relate to Him "in the Spirit" in the future.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Women came to the tomb. "Very early in the morning they (the women (23:55) came early unto the sepulchre, bringing the spices which they had prepared, and certain other women with them" (Luke 24:1). 2. Mary Magdalene was the leader. She was mentioned first (Mark 16:1 and Matt. ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Open Door Church Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 18, 2002

Week 9 in a Wednesday evening study through the book of Revelation

WEEK 9 “The Open Door Church” Christ’s letter to the Church at Philadelphia Date: July 31, 2002 Place: Allendale Baptist Church Text: Revelation 3: 7-13 Introduction This is the sixth of the seven letters to the churches in Asia. Remember every church represents a period of the church age. From ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Legion's Legacy—part Ii

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 12, 2002

Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demonic influence? ...of demons in close association with people? Part 2 of a 3-part ser

LEGION’S LEGACY—Part II—Luke 8:26-39 Jesus encountered a demoniac in the country of the Gerasenes/Gadarenes. Demons in close association with people leave their mark upon humanity. What is the legacy of demons in close association with people? Legion’s Legacy is... 1. SQUALOR DRIVEN(:27) 2. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know This Jesus?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Aug 18, 2002

Do you know this man who died on a cross, so that you may live forever? Do we realize the Gift that is offered to us by His unselfish act?

Do you know this Jesus? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 8-18-02 John 4:7-15 7 A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, "Give Me a drink." 8 For His disciples had gone away into the city to buy food. 9 Then the woman of Samaria said to Him, "How is it that You, being a Jew, ask a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Devilish Defcon 1 (Damnation On Notice) Series

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 8, 2001

Christmas Eve parable/sermon detailing the activities in the Devil’s war room on the night of the divine invasion.

"Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others--the armies of heaven--praising God: "Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors." Luke 2:13-14 (NLT) All the lights and sirens in the war room suddenly came alive. The status sign, which usually reads ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:13-14

Denomination: *other

The Original Dynamic Duo Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Jan 17, 2001

A look at the births of John and Jesus

THE ORIGINAL DYNAMIC DUO Luke 1:5-80 INTRODUCTION: A Recap of Luke’s Introduction (1:1-4) A. v. 1 - Many had written about the life of JESUS. B. v. 2 - Eyewitnesses passed one their first hand knowledge of JESUS’ life. C. v. 3- After careful investigation, Luke set out to write an orderly ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-80

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Courage

Contributed by Adlai Naidoo on Feb 17, 2002

Standing rightside up in an upside down world!

CALL TO COURAGE – Dr. Adlai Naidoo There was another graduation some years ago. A young man graduated from a private school. v His teachers were all of the same religion that he was v His classmates were all of the same faith as he was v We would say that he lived in a cultural, religious ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ash Wednesday, Year C

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Feb 24, 2001

The Lenten Journey involves repentance, prayer, fasting, almsgiving, deeds of loving-kindness.

Sermon for Ash Wednesday, Year C Based on Isa. 58:1-12 By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson There is a novel by Muriel Spark called Memento Mori. It tells about a group of friends, all over sixty-five, who one by one receive anonymous phone calls telling them, “Remember, you must die!” The novel, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

From Crisis To Conquest

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall.

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall. It went something like this; "When God is going to do something wonderful, He chooses a difficulty. When He is going to do something very wonderful, He chooses an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Joseph

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams.

1. The Holy Spirit led Joseph in many ways, but chose to speak to him through dreams. Moses wrote, "Joseph had a dream, and when he told it to his brothers, they hated him all the more. He said to them, ‘We were binding sheaves of grain out in the field when suddenly my sheaf rose and stood ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:5-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Asbestos Kids Revisited

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

Can we ever do so much for people that we seal their loyalty or guarantee their fidelity?

Intro: 1. One of the roughest things about family, housework, repairs, red tape, and the serving the Lord is: You are never done. 2. Some things you do once in life: many of us saw Haley’s comet years back; we’re done. But some things are not this way. 3. People can often be like Peter: one ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jet Tour Through James Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Oct 27, 2000

Introductory message to the Book of James

A Jet Tour Through James - Practicality INTRODUCTION: James is a call to put faith to work. Mere words will not do. Agreement with a particular creed in not enough. Genuine faith will be displayed in a life that is increasingly maturing in Christ. We are saved by faith alone, but faith that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist