Sermons on Train Your Spirit:

The Devil Made Me Do It? Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

Sermon #4 NEVER blame God for tempting you or leading you to sin! God is not capable of sinning nor can He tempt you to sin!

The Devil Made Me Do It? James 1:13-15 NEVER, under ANY circumstances, blame God for tempting you or leading you to sin! God is not capable of sinning nor can He tempt you to sin! 1st John 1:5 This then is the message which we have heard of him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in him ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Hungering-Hearing-Honoring-Handling The Word Of God

Contributed by Richard Overman on Feb 11, 2003

Just because the water is muddy doesn’t mean it’s deep. Message derived from listening to many great men of God. (nothing original)

I. Hungering for the Word of God II. Hearing of the Word of God III. Honor Given to the Word of God IV. How to properly Handle the Word of God (1) Having a desire for the word of God Love it more than Gold. Little boy ask his father why there were so many Bibles around the house. Father ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Praise God For Being The Great Planner

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 1, 2003

It is a great relief to know that we are on course when the winds of circumstances press against us. The Lord’s plans are perfect and all of His ways are peaceful. However, too many people are trying to plan their own lives without constantly relying on t

Praise God for Being the Great Planner (Jer 29:11) It is a great relief to know that we are on course when the winds of circumstances press against us. The Lord’s plans are perfect and all of His ways are peaceful. However, too many people are trying to plan their own lives without constantly ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Testing Of Faith" Part 2

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Sep 15, 2003

Our faith will be tested to verify its validity

"THE TESTING OF FAITH" www.dennisdeese.com JAMES 1:1-18 (Chapter One - The Examination of Faith) ETS: James affirms the fact that Christian faith is tested to verify its validity. ESS: Our faith will be tested to verify its validity. We have looked at the test of: Time, Trials and now the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Truth, Trust, Triumph

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on Jun 12, 2003

God desires His children to live a TRIUMPHANT life. The way to do this is to first learn the TRUTH, this will bring about a TRUST in the Almighty, which in turn leads to TRIUMPH.

I. Know The TRUTH. "And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." (John 8:32) A. Truth is a fact. It is something that is real and existent. B. The Bible tells us that truth is: (1) A Person - Jesus Christ (John 14:6; 1:17) (2) The Word of God and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 43:1-5

Victory In Jesus

Contributed by Andy Taylor on Apr 16, 2003

Jesus calls us to enter into His victory over the World.

John 16:33 - Victory in Jesus  Palm Sunday – the disciples thought it was the victory, the victory was yet to come  The real victory began at the Cross, and was finalized at His resurrection  Take part in His victory #1 Jesus shared his plans - These things I have spoken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Provision Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 18, 2003

This is the 2nd study in the study "God Is On The Job". This study shows how God provides for us although we are unaware of what He is doing.

GOD’S PROVISION Ruth 2:1-23 It is hard to learn how to be satisfied with what God has given you when you start looking around and see what others have; but God tells us not to worry about God’s provision for us. Matthew 6:25-34 Our text tells us about God’s provision. God ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-23, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Prerogatives Of Prayer

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 19, 2003

The Journalistic Inquisition to Prayer and Jehovah’s Illustration of such a Prayer

“The Prerogatives of Prayer” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 JOURNALISTIC INQUISITION 1. To WHOM should we Pray? We are to CONDUCT our prayers to God the Father. Matthew 6:9; John 15:16 2. WHAT is Prayer? It is COMMUNICATION with God. Isa. 55:6; Matt 7:7-8; Phil. 4:6; 1 Pet. 5:7 3. WHY Should We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

3 Crosses Of Calvary

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Aug 16, 2002

A different look at the crucifixion

THE 3 CROSSES OF CALVERY Place Allendale Baptist ( In view of a call) Date September 16, 2001 Luke 23:32-33: 39-43 Introduction Several days ago, my wife received an E-mail of sculptures of Jesus on the cross. The unique thing about these pictures they were of sculptures made of sand. Sand castles. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-33, Luke 23:39-43, Luke 23:33-38

Denomination: Baptist

Whose Life Is It Anyway?

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God’s grace gives us life

Whose Life Is It Anyway? Eph 2:8-9 Introduction: What is life? It is to be saved. Salvation is to be assured of eternal life in heaven. Without salvation, we are dead; we just don’t know it. Keep it to yourself it’s my life. Go ahead with your own life, leave me alone. I. Grace - God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Assurance And Comfort In The Dark Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

Feear Not

ASSURANCE AND COMFORT IN THE DARK TIME FEAR NOT ISAIAH 41:8-10 11/26/00 INTRODUCTION: THESE VERSES ARE GIVEN TO SILENCE THE FEARS AND ENCOURAGE THE FAITH OF THE SERVANTS OF GOD IN DISTRESSFUL TIMES. GIVEN FIRST TO ISRAEL, IN CAPTIVITY, BUT ALSO TO ALL WHO FAITHFULLY SERVE GOD THROUGH PATIENCE AND ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Great Mercy Even In Judgment Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Feb 11, 2004

How and why God showed great mercy to Israel even with impending judgment

GOD’S GREAT MERCY EVEN IN JUDGMENT Amos 9:8-15 I. THE RESTORATION OF THE RUINS (8-12) A. God will not utterly destroy the house of Jacob B. God will not lose one “grain” of his people C. God will restore things as they once were II. THE REJUVENATION OF THE REAPING (13) 13"Yes indeed, it won’t be ...read more

Scripture: Amos 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophet Who Felt Profitless

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 18, 2004

After all he had accomplished, this prophet felt profitless. He simply wanted for God to take his life. This message deals with his recovery !

The Prophet Who Felt Profitless 1 KINGS 19:1-19 Elijah was one of the greatest prophets of all time. God wrought many mighty miracles through him....yet tonight we look at one of the valleys in his life...in fact perhaps one of the darkest moments of his life. Amazingly, this dark period takes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Reaching Out To Sinners

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jun 29, 2002

God is longsuffering toward us...He has gone to great lengths to bring us to Himself.

God is Reaching Out to You Job 33:8-29 Intro: 2 Peter 3:9 1 Timothy 2:1-6 His love is universal His grace if universal His Gospel is universal. God is longsuffering toward us. Job 33 -God has gone to great lengths to get His message out to us. Vs 8 -Through His Son Hebrews 1: 1 ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:8-29, 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Baptist