Sermons on True And False:

"Wisdom From Above”

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that true wisdom is from above.

“Wisdom from Above” Text: James 3.13-18 Thesis: To note that true wisdom is from above. Introduction: (1) We live in an age of knowledge. (a) Many people are furthering their education. (b) Nevertheless, knowledge does not equal wisdom. i. Knowledge – accumulation of facts ii. Wisdom – the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Salvation For Real? Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on May 17, 2002

Is salvation too good to be true or is it for real?

“An Interview With God” IS SALVATION FOR REAL? May 18, 2002 Introduction One objection that I hear concerning salvation is that it seems too good to be true. You know the old saying, “If it seems too good to be true, then it probably is.” Here is the situation. If you are going to give your ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Birthmarks Of A Christian

Contributed by Dana Chau on Mar 18, 2002

Learn the four marks of a true Christian.

We continue in our study of 1 John, beginning in chapter 5, verses 1-5. If you’ve not been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be new material for you. If you’ve been with us over the last few Sundays, this will be repetitive, but that does not mean you can take a nap. Very few of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: *other

Hungry And Thirsty

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 7, 2002

On being hungry and thristy for true revival.

This morning we heard read to us from Jesus’ words of prayer for His disciples in JOHN 17. He prayed the Father that He would “SANCTIFY us by the truth”. This is the next great theme we are coming to in our series on the things “We believe . . .” the great theme of SANCTIFICATION. God’s great ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Pray To Get Rich Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

What True Wealth is all about

How to Pray to Get Rich EPHESIANS 3:14-21 It takes a special person to work in a bank, or for Brink’s, or to be employed at Fort Knox. To always be around wealth. I can remember as a child going to Denver and visiting the Denver Mint. Money everywhere, piles of coins, pages of bills in all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-17

What Wealth Looks Like Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2002

Paul’s Description of True Riches

· This morning we considered the first of Paul’s request in Ephesians 3:14-21 1) Intense prayer seen in his posture 2) Based upon the fact of our relationship with God as His children 3) Packed with potential due to the nature of the one prayed to: RICHES of His glory. Paul prays #1 for STRENGTH. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21

A Good Soldier

Contributed by Robert Travis on Nov 10, 2001

I want to be a soldier brave and true.

A GOOD SOLDIER Thou therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things that thou hast heard of me among many witnesses, the same commit thou to faithful men, who shall be able to teach others also. Thou therefore endure hardness, as a good soldier of Jesus Christ. No ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mark 16:6-8 An Easter Sermon

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 21, 2005

Father searches for the true nature of God.

(6)...?Do not be alarmed; you are looking for Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He has been raised; he is not here. Look, there is the place they laid him. (7)But go, tell his disciples and Peter that he is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see him, just as he told you.? (8) So they ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

In The King's Service

Contributed by Larry Jones on Feb 27, 2001

Are we a true servant to our King?

2 Samuel 15:30-34 In The King’s Service Disciples sleep through Christ’s prayer in the garden- Oftentimes we find ourselves asleep to the realities of our spiritual world. Rip Van Winkle- fell asleep for 20 years- awoke, had missed a revolution. ARE WE SLEEPING THROUGH A REVOLUTION? Here we see ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:30-34

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing What You Enjoy Series

Contributed by Bryn Macphail on Nov 14, 2000

Evangelism is the inevitable fruit of true worship.

Sharing What You Enjoy Psalm 9:1-11 I enjoy listening to people's stories. And as a pastor, I get to hear a lot of stories. What I have learned is that people love to talk about who or what they enjoy. Near the top of the list are stories about the successes of children and grandchildren. I also ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:1-11

Keeping Our Promises

Contributed by Philip Nation on Dec 5, 2000

Remaining true to the covenant of holiness with God.

KEEPING OUR PROMISES -- NEHEMIAH 13 Introduction: * Gen. William Booth of the Salvation Army: “I want you young men always to bear in mind that it is in the nature of a fire to go out; you must keep it stirred and fed and the ashes removed.” * Nehemiah had left Jerusalem to return to King ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

What Christmas Is Really All About

Contributed by Scott Cox on Dec 23, 2000

A reminder of and a discovery of the true meaning of Christmas.

INTRODUCTION: A little boy drew a manger scene in his Sunday School class. When he was done he showed the teacher what he had drawn. There was Mary and Joseph, and baby Jesus, and the animals, and the shepherds, and a chubby boy sitting by the baby Jesus. The teacher asked, "who is this chubby ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Or Otherwise?

Contributed by David Lansdown on Mar 5, 2003

True wisdom - the whos, hows and whys!

WISE OR OTHERWISE? James 1:5-11 INTRODUCTION A man was pulled over by a policeman and asked if he knew he was going too fast. He said, ‘I’m sorry officer. I had my cruise control on and just forgot the speed limit changed.’ His wife said, ‘Harry, I told you two miles ago that you were speeding.’ ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

What's Love God To Do With It?

Contributed by Henry Lee on Mar 13, 2002

LOVE IS AT THE CORE OF BEING A TRUE DISCIPLE

PROPOSITION: Love is at the core of being a true disciple. INTRODUCTION How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. I love thee to the depth and breadth and height My soul can reach, when feeling out of sight For the ends of Being and ideal Grace. I love thee to the level of everyday’s Most ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of what constitutes true worship.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Worships Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 2 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: John 4:19–24 Date Preached: January 20, 2008 Introduction A. The Apostle John tells us in Revelation in the Bible about a series of visions he was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ