Sermons on Treasured Things:

The 10 Most Encouraging Things I See In 2001

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 16, 2009

Ten things that will be of encouragement as we enter into 2001.

THE 10 MOST ENCOURAGING THINGS I SEE IN 2001 BY JERRY FALWELL 1. SINCE 1996, BIBLE READING AMONG ADULTS HAS RISEN FROM 34% TO OVER 40% (BARNA RESEARCH). 2. AMONG CHURCH WORKERS, 9 OUT OF 10 PRIZE FAITH AS THEIR CHIEF LIFE’S GOAL (BARNA RESEARCH). 3. VOTERS TURN OUT MORE AMONG BORN-AGAIN ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What To Expect When Bad Things Go Good Series

Contributed by Larry Finley on Sep 30, 2009

Wonderful things happen when God turns the table!

WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN A BAD THING GOES GOOD! 9/23/09 Esther 8:1-17 S__ L__ R__ 1. Hebrew Word Found in Esther 9:22 a. “turn” – overthrow; overturn; transform b. Psalm 30:11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: You have put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness; ...read more

Scripture: Esther 8:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Have Three Or Four Things Against You

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

Our generation of churches has been more bountifully blessed by God than in any other generation. Along with the blessings comes responsibility.

Andrew Jackson, one of our first presidents, was known as a man of few words. One day, his wife was unable to attend Sunday services and she asked what the minister’s message was about. Jackson said, "Sin." She said, "Well, what did he have to say about it?" He said, "He was against it." That ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Three Things To Remember About Satan And His Helpers

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Jun 24, 2009

In the midst of an attack by satan and his forces, we need to remember three things.

THREE THINGS TO REMEMBER ABOUT SATAN AND HIS HELPERS Text: Ephesians 6:10 – 12 Introduction: • Sunday morning March 29, I made a statement – “we are under attack” • In past 6 months: o Dealt with a crime spree in church neighborhood and my neighborhood o Deaths of loved ones o Family members ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

A Minister To Be Successful He Must Do These Five Things!

Contributed by Tony Abram on May 7, 2009

We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her.

A MINISTER TO BE SUCCESSFUL HE MUST DO THESE FIVE THINGS! We list five of the most important things a minister must do if he seeks to be successful in his calling. These can also be applied to the Christian who is seeking to have all that God has for him or her. (Mat 14:19 KJV) And he commanded ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:19-27

Seven Things The Holy Spirit Does In Our Lives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 19, 2011

SEVEN THINGS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES IN OUR LIVES is an outline that show seven different ways the Holy Spirit works in our daily lives!

SEVEN THINGS THE HOLY SPIRIT DOES IN OUR LIVES! I. He speaks to us. A. Acts 8:29 (KJV) Then the Spirit said unto Philip, Go near, and join thyself to this chariot. B. He speaks through His written Word C. He speaks to our hearts. II. He teaches us. A. John 14:26 (KJV) But the Comforter, which is ...read more

Scripture: John 16:1-18

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Sep 29, 2012

Sin entered the world through Adam and Eve. Since then all people are born into this world with a sin nature that we cannot fix on our own. The world tries to ignore the sin nature, tries to "manage" their sin nature and they fail every time. While Christ

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Sin In this series I have been preaching about the differences between Christians and the world we have to talk about sin. Sin is what separates us from God as people. We are all born in sin and until people accept Jesus Christ as Lord and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Nov 2, 2012

While most Christians believe that God is still in the miracle business and we attribute these miracles to the power of God to do the impossible in the lives of everyday people, the world tends to discount the miraculous or try to explain them through sci

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Miracles In this series on things that make Christians different from the world I want to talk about something that I know almost all of us if not all of us have had experience with and this subject is miracles. I may be assuming a little bit ...read more

Scripture: John 2:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

What The Bible Says About Things That Accompany Salvation Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Nov 8, 2012

One misleading notion that has stopped the spiritual growth of countless Christians is the idea of salvation is a termination point rather than a starting point. It is almost as though some people, when they are saved, look back on that experience and sa

5-14-2003. Title: What the Bible Says About Things That Accompany Salvation Text: “But, beloved, we are confident of better things concerning you, yes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 3, 2012

The world at large treats money and wealth as just something to be attained and used for themselves. The world doesn't generally acknowledge that God is the giver of the gift of producing wealth. Christians unfortunately aren't a whole lot different in th

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Money Money is a hot topic for people today. With the U.S. economy not nearly as strong as it used to or should be, with many companies (including the one that Diane and I work for) not giving raises like they should or not at all, the cost of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Few Things People Need To Know About Love

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 11, 2012

Love is all we need the love God gives.

A FEW THINGS PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW ABOUT LOVE 1st Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 13:5 Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 13:6 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-13

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Wisdom Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 19, 2012

The world thinks that they have the market cornered on wisdom and intelligence but Christians know that wisdom comes from God and no where else. The world calls us foolish for believing that wisdom begins with reverence for the Lord but it is the world th

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Godly Wisdom As we continue this series this morning, I want to look at something that is very important to every Christian and that thing is wisdom. We are going to look at what Christians call wisdom and what the world calls wisdom and we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

You're The Best Thing, That Ever Happened To Me!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Sep 18, 2012

I don’t know how anyone could make it, or would want to go through this life without Him, but yet people attempt to do so everyday.

You’re the Best Thing,  that ever happen to me As I sat back and reflected this week and thought about what the Lord would have me to share, What kept coming back to my mind continually, was how incredibly faithful God has been and always is to me. Sometimes the drama of life, has a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:7-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Consolation When Things Don’t Go Well

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 25, 2012

Habakkuk has provided an example for us. He has showed us how to rest on God’s promises when we are personally devastated and also to rejoice in the Lord and His provision when our circumstances are devastating.

Opening illustration: Tennis superstar Arthur Ashe died of AIDS, which he contracted from a blood transfusion during heart surgery. More than a great athlete, Ashe was a gentleman who inspired and encouraged many with his exemplary behavior on and off the court. Ashe could have become embittered ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Can Do Great Things By Simple Means

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 2, 2008

This Message show the Power of God through simplistic means.

God Can Do Great Things By Simple Means 2 Kings 5: 4-14 Introduction Naaman was highly favored and looked upon for his military success . But one problem he was a leper and therefore, by Mosaic Law he should have been excluded from society; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational