Sermons on ties that bind:

Who I Want To Be In 2003

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 24, 2002

Here are seven attitudes to resolve to have in the new year.

Colossians 3:12-14 WHO I WANT TO BE IN 2003 I think it’s true that people are getting more and more mean and aggressive as time goes on. For example, today, everyone knows what “road rage” means. More and more people are driving aggressively, pushing people on the road who aren’t going as fast ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Lutheran

As A Roaring Lion! Series

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 5, 2003

The attributes of Satan are discussed according to text verse as well as methods for a Chrisitan to overcome the enemy.

Pleasant Hill Baptist Church of Quitman MS Pastor Michael DePhillips www.forministry.com/39355PHBC Message: "A roaring lion" 1 Peter 5:8 (scripture text) The first rule of warfare is to know your enemy and the more you know about you enemy, the better able you’ll be to come up with a means of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Underpinnings Of The Church Of God

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Jun 3, 2002

What is it that makes for a strong Christian Community? Moses identifies three underpins of the Church -- The Family Incubator, The Word of God and the assurance of God’s gracious love.

Pentecost 2 A Deuteronomy 11:18-21; 26-28 Underpinnings for the Church of God 06/02/02 I would guess that’s not a word that you use in your everyday vocabulary. More customary is the use of other words with similar meaning; words like “foundation” or “groundwork” or “building blocks.” Any of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 11:18-28

Denomination: Lutheran

To Parents And Childlrren

Contributed by Sue Richard on Oct 18, 2005

A "split screen" sermon by husband and wife co-pastors addressing children and parents on the admonitions in Proverbs. Text is Proverbs 6:20-24

SUE: Today we’re going to engage in split-screen preaching. On the one screen you will hear how Proverbs instructs children to regard their parents. So when the children’s screen is in focus, kids including, teens listen up! It’s for you. WES: When the screen switches to the way Proverbs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-24

Denomination: Brethren

The Good, The Bad & The Ugly Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 17, 2006

Do you feel insignificant in your service to God? You may be more powerful than you thought. Or do you feel pretty secure? You may be more in need and weak than you thought. Take some advice from Philadelphia and Laodicea.

Even as the Philadelphian church doesn’t receive even one rebuke - the church at Laodicea receives not one commendation - the contrast couldn’t be more stark - and that’s not the only contrast we’ll see as we compare these two churches. -The church at Philadelphia was small in appearance but ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-22

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Just When I Need Him Most Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 17, 2006

The powerful, inspired writings of the Apostle Paul from his prison cell, and how they can help us to be free! Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Just When I Need Him Most Acts 23:10-11 Can you imagine being jailed for the cause of Christ? What would you be thinking as you sat there? What would be your attitude? We don’t have to wonder how it was for Paul. For the majority of the rest of the book of Acts he was a prisoner, and during ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Christian Church?

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 20, 2005

Many people often ask, what is the Christian church and what do we believe? This message is a description of New Testament Christianity

“What is the Christian Church?” Introduction: A lot of people have the mindset that it does not matter where they go to church, as long as they are going. I do not think that this is the truth. First of all, the church is not a building, and many places that have the word church on their ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgment Seat Of Christ - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2005

final installment on Judgment Series. Link included to Formatted Text Versions, Powerpoints, and Handouts for entire series, inc. "The Great White Throne" and "5 Bible Judgments."

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Of Prosperity Series

Contributed by Aubery Moore on Dec 17, 2005

The sermon utilizes Maya Angelou’s Amazing Peace to lift up critical issues raised during this Christmas season and examines how the promisie of the Messiaha responds to those conderns.

Amazing Peace: A Promise of Prosperity Isaiah 9.1-7 As we lend our attention to the advent season I am cautiously optimistic about what this season brings in the light of a difficult year in our nations history. As we examine the past twelve months we find ourselves needing a season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Mourning The End Of Summer

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 20, 2005

We come to points in our lives when it appears to be too late to do what we felt called to do. Our problem is that we have expected God to do for us what we would not do ourselves. But the good news is that God is an empowering healer.

“What happens to a dream deferred? Does it dry up like a raisin in the sun? Or fester like a sore – and then run? Does it stink like rotten meat? Or crust and sugar over – like a syrupy sweet? Maybe it just sags like a heavy load; or does it just explode?” Langston Hughes, poet of the Harlem ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness, Who Needs It?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Feb 19, 2007

God’s work of making Israel into a holy nation through the ministry of Moses opens our eyes to Jesus’ minitry in our lives.

Let’s try to use our imagination as we join Israel and enter the world of Leviticus. We might just discover ourselves a bit in some of what we see. Are you ready? Picture it with me. Let’s try to look through the eyes of the typical Israelite that we are reading about here. We are a nation of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wheat And Tares Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 23, 2008

The parable of the Wheat and Tares reveals to us that our duty is to the Master of the ’field’ and to remain faithful to Him and do what He commands us do. We cannot become the ’Holy Spirit’ for others, we must allow Christ to ’judge’ spiritual content of

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 23, 2008 Date Preached: July 23, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (Wed PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Study of the Parables Sermon Title: The Parable of the Wheat and Tares Sermon Text: Matt 13:24-30; 36-43 24 Another parable He put forth to them, saying: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - One Another Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2009

Fellowship is relational. It is expressed when we 1.love one another 2. encourage one another 3. forgive one another and 4. serve one another.

Fellowship - The One Another(s) John 13:34-35 “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Introduction The past two weeks we have looked at the word "Fellowship" ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

God, Our Faithful Promise Giver” Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

When God promises, He delivers. EVERY TIME!

1. A PROMISE. A COMMITMENT. A COVENANT. a. Webster’s says a promise is, “a declaration that one will do or refrain from doing something specified.” OR b. “A legally binding declaration that gives the person to whom it is made a right to expect or to claim the performance of a specified act.” OR “a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:13-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Words Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Oct 29, 2007

The 7th in a series of messages from texts unique to Matthews Gospel. This one centers around the power of words and how they can be misused Taken from Matt. 12:36-37, and Matt. 16:16-19

Matthew’s Unique Message #7 The Power of Words Matthew 12:36-37; Matthew 16:16-19 CHCC: Preached on July 13, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This month we celebrated Independence Day --- the day our Nation was born. The good old US of A is far from perfect, but no one can deny that we are a nation of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ