Sermons on Treasure Within:

Carnal And Spiritual

Contributed by Don Baggett on Oct 26, 2007

Within the camp of those who are saved, there are two groups, and that is carnal and spiritual. All saved people have the Holy Spirit as permanent resident in their lives, but not nearly all have understood and/or obeyed the biblical instructions of how

There are really just two kinds of people in the world, from the largest spiritual perspective, and that is saved and lost. All of humanity can be divided into one of those two camps. Those who are saved have come to God through faith in Christ, and those who are lost have not. Volumes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity An Important Ingredient For Effective Leadership

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level of integrity of the individuals within

INTEGRITY AN IMPORTANT INGREDIENT FOR EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP Introduction/Definition Integrity is a rare commodity in almost all areas of life the government, the press, Education and even the church has been hit hard by scandal. In every case, the lack of credibility can be traced back to the level ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:10

Denomination: Baptist

Something Bigger Than Me Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on Jan 15, 2009

In this second message on developing a healthy church, Pastor Terry continues his series focused on developing CORE within the Body. The first essential to being a person of CORE is to be connected. As a local church and individual members of it, we mus

Out text is nestled in the middle of dialog between the King and the Prophet and between a worshipper and His God. Chapter 17 opens with the scene of David, perhaps, giving the Prophet Nathan a tour of the Palace. As they walk through the magnificent halls, I can imagine that they step out on a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 17:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wrecking The Roof Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Apr 16, 2009

What will it take to wreck the roof and remove those things that seperate people from God? We will be compelled to wreck the roof within the church and do whatever it takes to reach others... through the story of the four friends bringing their paralyzed

WRECKING THE ROOF Real change? Mark 2: 1 A few days later, when Jesus again entered Capernaum, the people heard that he had come home. 2 So many gathered that there was no room left, not even outside the door, and he preached the word to them. 3 Some men came, bringing to him a paralytic, carried ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Holy Calling

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

It is only as we recognize our place within the body of Christ and come to the realization that we do each have a specific, important ministry...it is only then that we will find the joy and fulfillment that comes from serving the living Christ.

A HOLY CALLING READ 2 Timothy 1:1 12 ...Romans 8:28 A man once visited Tiffany's jewelry store in New York City He was shown a magnificent diamond with its gleaming yellow light, and then he was then shown many other beautiful gems. But he noticed one that was completely without any luster ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-12

Vision 2010

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 16, 2009

In this New Year (2010) will we take the challenge to be humble, open to the Holy Spirit, have a repentant heart, a genuine hunger and thirst for God, pursue holiness, stay continually anointed and be of one mind and spirit within the Body of Christ.

Introduction: Something’s happening ... This last week I began reading a book by James Rutz. James wrote this book to make the Christian church aware that God is moving all across the world. His observations are a wake-up call to the American Christian and churches in America. Listen to some of his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All I Want For Christmas Is...jesus

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Dec 19, 2008

Sometimes all we know are "NO’s". We learn to live within the limis of can-not, must-not, will-not, and have-not. We really need a "YES"! Here’s the best YES of all.

All I want for Christmas is JESUS! 2 Corinthians 1:20 John 1:14 14 The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth. (NIV) One of the first words we know is “NO”! From the time we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

Kingdom Of Heaven

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008

What does the "Kingdom of Heaven" refer to in the Bible? The phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” within the Gospel of Matthew has been a major concern for early Christians and even New Testament scholars today. Is the "Kingdom of Heaven" a place? Is it in your hea

The phrase “Kingdom of Heaven” within the Gospel of Matthew has been a major concern for early Christians and even New Testament scholars today. “It has been observed that the phrases “the Kingdom,” “the Kingdom of God,” and “the Kingdom of Heaven” are used interchangeably throughout the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The City Of Pergamum Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Nov 7, 2016

Pergamum was a center of religion. There were many temples to many false Gods, and out of this God chose to establish a true church. However, Satan had ideas of his own. Perhaps he could destroy the church from within.

I. Introduction A. The city of Pergamum was about 70 miles north of Smyrna 1. The name Pergamum means elevated and Marriage a. We shall see how appropreate this is (1) In Pergamum and during the age of the church at Pergamum the church was elevated (2) And there was a marriage ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Back To The Basics - Communion Series

Contributed by Mark Engler on Sep 28, 2017

Communion is another basic of the church. It is renewing the New Covenant within us every time we take it. It is proclaiming the Lord's death until He comes back. It is uniting with other Christians with one mind and one heart.

Back to the Basics - Communion ME When I was growing up most of you know I went to the Lutheran Church. For those who have been here I’ve talked about that several times. Of course there are many differences between the Lutheran Church and the Christian Church. Baptism is one of those things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47, 1 Corinthians 11:23-29, 1 Corinthians 10:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Between 2 Trees "Tree Of Life"

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 4, 2018

Within the Garden of Eden we have another tree’s story being told. It is The Tree of Life which because of Adam and Eve’s sin we get banished from it but through Jesus we get it back!

Transition: Vernon’s Spoken Word then video illustration Series: Between Two Trees Thesis for series: The tale of two trees starts in Creation and ends with a picture of Heaven in the end times. One tree started out looking good – it promised knowledge and the ability to be like God – but this ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attribute Nine | A Man Is Devoted To Brotherhood Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Apr 29, 2018

While autonomy comes easy for us, we must live out our quest for manhood inside brotherhood with other believers. It is within Christian brotherhood that we discover the riches of the deep spiritual relationship modeled to us by the Godhead.

Well as promised, each time I said that I was dealing with one of these attributes of a man – I said I was going to share a verse or 2 from something that Jesus did, and something that Jesus said. Because we believe that Jesus was the ultimate man, and since he was the ultimate man he knew what ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:32-34, John 17:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Conspiracy With A Coin Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jun 6, 2018

As Jesus continued within the Temple, He was confronted about the lawfulness of paying taxes. Those who opposed Him sought to find further accusation. In Jesus' response, we find wisdom for our lives - taxes, tithes, and submission.

Conspiracy with a Coin Mark 12: 13-17 As we continue through Mark’s gospel, I want to offer a reminder of the volatile environment in which Jesus walked at this time. He is in the last few days prior to the crucifixion. Having entered Jerusalem triumphantly, He had returned twice since, entering ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Denunciation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 15, 2018

The Judaizers, who were a legalistic Jewish party, tried to combine Christ’s message of salvation within the context of the Mosaic Law. Immature Christians believed their distorted teachings, which demanded more than justification by faith alone.

August 17, 2013 The Epistle of Paul the Apostle to the Galatians Tom Lowe I. Introduction (1:1-10) Chapter I.B Denunciation (1:6-10) Galatians 1.6-10 (KJV) 6 I marvel that ye are so soon removed from him that called you into the grace of Christ unto another gospel: 7 Which is not another; but ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Necessity Of Unity Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Feb 5, 2017

After one gains entrance to the church through the Door of Opportunity, what is expected next? Every believer is gifted to serve within the church, for the edifying of the body and the glory of God. We must be united and work together to fulfill the work.

The Necessity of Unity Ephesians 4: 11-16 Last week we began the series: Church – A New Testament Model. We looked at the means of entrance into the church through Christ the Door. This opportunity is available by grace through faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. Once entry into the church, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist