Sermons on To Obtain:

A Deposit On Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

Our Father encourages us to release what we hold dearest in this world in order to deposit in heaven a treasure that cannot and will not fail.

When buying a house or another piece of property and you’ve made an offer price it’s customary to secure your intention to buy and establish a contract by making a deposit on your offer. This deposit is called "Earnest Money" and it is a personal guarantee to the buyer that you’re serious about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 23:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lucky Charms

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

Learn the truth about luck in this St. Patrick’s Day message.

Lucky Charms The Truth About Luck 3/17/04 I. Introduction Lucky Charms Not So Lucky New Study Casts Doubt On Cereal Claim A controversial new report released last week has thrown the breakfast community into chaos. Last Thursday in Waterloo, the Foundation For Money-Wasting Studies unveiled the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Ii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want relationships with little or no conflict? Look at part 2 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians Part # 2 John 15:12 “This is my commandment that you love one another as I have loved you!” Last week we talked about some low conflict qualities of Christians. We talked about the Grace of Humor, Grace of Humility, Grace of Empathy, Grace of Optimism. This ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Digging Deeper

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Sep 16, 2005

If you want to be dedicated, REALLY dedicated to Christ, ask him what he wants from you, but be careful, he is going to answer you. Are you ready for that answer?

Digging deeper Matthew 19:16-24 16 Someone came to Jesus with this question: "Teacher, what good things must I do to have eternal life?" 17 "Why ask me about what is good?" Jesus replied. "Only God is good. But to answer your question, you can receive eternal life if you keep the commandments." 18 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Was Forsaken But Remained Faithful

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

Faithfulness is our way to live.

HE WAS FOrsaken but REMAINED Faithful The Lord’s Supper Revelation 2:8-14 2:10 “Remain faithful even when facing DEATH and I will give you the crown of life.” Senator Mark Hatfield While touring her work in Calcutta ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Case For Nehemiah Series

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 22, 2004

Joy in the Christian Life is one of the most important benefits and qualities we can have, but our life must be lived according to God’s Will and Purposes for us to have that joy. Lessons from Nehemiah can help us have that joy.

Who’s the shortest man in the Bible? = Nehemiah = "Knee-high-miah" + But if you study the life of Nehemiah nothing could be further from the truth + He’s one of the giants of the Old Testament = He’s among the best of the best + And yet how familiar are we with him? = How often have you heard a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Jesus Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 10, 2004

Though we do not have a photo of Jesus, but in these verses we have several word pictures that describe just who the man Jesus really is.

SEEING JESUS Hebrews 2:5-18 On one occasion certain Greeks approached one of the twelve disciples and said, "Sir, We would see Jesus." Certainly that ought to be the desire of every one of us as we gather to worship our Lord. As the song says, "Open my eyes Lord, I want to see Jesus...." ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Baptist

Remnant Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2004

God’s Kingdom may seem to just "happen," but behind the scenes is God’s Sovereign hand; He has a plan and He executes His plan perfectly.

Remnant (Romans 11:1-15) Intro 1. BERLIN (Reuters) - A German telecommunications company said on Tuesday it is developing the first mobile phone that will alert users when their breath is bad or if they are giving off offensive smells. The phone will use a tiny chip measuring less than one ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Christian Forecast For 2006

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jan 1, 2006

Christians outlook for New Year--2006

Sign in the window of an English company: We have been established for over one hundred years and have been pleasing our displeasing customers ever since. We have made money and lost money, suffered the effects of coal nationalization, coal rationing, government control, and bad payers. We have ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Ready?

Contributed by Jeremy Lile on Jan 6, 2006

A sermon about receiving from God while still doing our part. Too many times we treat God like a genie from a magic lamp. We only call on him when we have a wish or need to be fulfilled.

Luke 5:4-9 (KJV) 4 Now when he had left speaking, he said unto Simon, Launch out into the deep, and let down your nets for a draught. 5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. 6 And when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Coming Joys For The Christian

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 25, 2006

There are some things in the future that we can look forward to.

HEBREWS 12:2 “COMING JOYS FOR THE CHRISTIAN” A) Joy: Cheerfulness; Delight; Gladness ... What was the joy that was set before Him? * It was the redemption of creation through doing His Father’s will. * Jesus endured the cross, He didn’t enjoy it! * He despised the shame of it ....... * But He ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006

The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Balancing Instructions To Husbands

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today.

THE WIFE'S PRIVILEGED STATUS ENTITLES HER TO SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FROM HER HUSBAND INTRODUCTION: There are all sorts of Entitlement Programs in the United States today. Most of them Welfare programs based on meeting certain criteria - people are entitled to receive certain benefits. We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blessings Of Praying For Our Authorities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

With tears in his eyes, Lincoln responded, “You are the very first person who has ever come into my office asking not, expecting not, but rather bringing me a gift of prayer. I thank you from the bottom of my heart.”

Benefit Yourself By Praying for Your Authorities (I Tim 2:1,2) There is a general skepticism about authorities in our world today. But the Bible makes it clear that it is our obligation to pray for those who are in authority over us so that we live peaceful and quiet lives. Failue to pray for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

That I May Know Him

Contributed by W. Alderman on Sep 15, 2007

Gaining a close relationship to the Lord

“THAT I MAY KNOW HIM” TEXT: Philippians 3:10 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Paul said in 2 Timothy 1:12 “… for I know whom I have believed, and am persuaded that he is able to keep that which I have committed unto him against that day.” There is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist