Sermons on True Labor:

"Moment Of Silence" - Worship Service Of The Godless

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2007

This is not the time for the true church to be silent in the face of people’s grief and uncertainty

“The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.” Psalm 145:18 April 23, 2007 was exactly one week after the now infamous massacre of 32 people at Virginia Tech. I turned on the news that morning, as is my habit, to listen to what’s going on around the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:18

Denomination: Orthodox

Appropriate Smallness

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

TRUE HUMILITY BEFORE GOD IS THE ESSENCE OF LENT AND OUR CHRISTIAN EXISTENCE.

“APPROPRIATE SMALLNESS” 2 CHRONICALS 7: 11-22 LENTEN LUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In Paul Harvey’s “For What It’s Worth Department” there was a story about a man named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Comeback Kid

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 16, 2003

Life is not a game and the only true "comeback" happened 2000+ years ago.

The Comeback Kid The 49ers trailed 38-14 with 4 minutes left in the third quarter, but they scored 25 straight points on two TD passes and a scoring run. The Bills scored a 41-38 victory over the Houston Oilers on Jan. 3, 1993, a game they had trailed 35-3 in the third ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Changed In A Flash!

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

One real encounter with the True Light, Jesus Christ, and everything changes.

Changed in a Flash! Acts 9:1-6 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, And desired of him the letters to Damascus to the synagogues, that if he found any of this way, whether they were men or women, he might bring them ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6, Acts 9:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Things We Leave Behind

Contributed by Scott Pyle on Oct 19, 2002

There are a series of things that we must leave behind to become a true Christian

Things We Leave Behind Phil 3:13 Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things which are before, 14 I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1, Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Holiness

Walk The Talk

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Nov 16, 2002

Those in true fellowship with the god of light are those who walk the talk.

- - - - - - Unless indicated otherwise scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - Have you ever taken a personality test? These are instruments designed to give you an indication of how you are wired as a person. A few years ago I took the Myers-Briggs Type ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: *other

The Love Principle Series

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves.

Marks of Discipleship #2: The Love Principle Text: John 13:33-34 Thesis: To note that a true disciple of Christ is one who loves as Jesus loves. Introduction: (1) John mentions 3 marks of discipleship. (2) Today, we will look at the second of the three, which is love. (a) This command is said ...read more

Scripture: John 13:33-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Created With Purpose

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 23, 2008

Our True Intended Purpose discoverd outside of our creative mandate.

Created With Purpose Most of our lives people have called us stuck up, full of ourselves and did not know why they felt the way they felt, nonetheles, they could not deny the fact that there was something different about us. They looked at us and turned up their noses ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Truly Among Us Part 2

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 20, 2012

A follow-up talk on the importance of true worship in every believer's life.

Text: 1 Cor 14:1, 26, Title: God Truly Among Us Part 2, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/19/12, AM A. Opening illustration: Tell about Greg Allen, the worship leader at SECC in Louisville, leading worship without having a voice for 16 of 36 months. “We didn’t hire him because he could sing. We ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Our Humble Status

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 28, 2010

True humility is a Christ-centered, realistic assessment and commitment to serve everyone.

WHEN IT COMES TO HUMILITY, I BELIEVE J. OSWALD SANDERS, HAD A UNIQUE PERSPECTIVE IN HIS BOOK “SPIRITUAL LEADERSHIP” WHERE HE WROTE, “THE GREAT FAULT…IS THAT NO ONE LIKES TO BE SECOND. THE WORLD HAS YET TO SEE WHAT COULD HAPPEN IF EVERYONE LOST THE DESIRE TO GET THE GLORY. WOULDN’T IT BE A MARVELOUS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Lessons On Religion

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Sep 16, 2010

In the story of the Pharisee and tax collector, Jesus contrasts true and false religion.

Lessons on Religion Luke 18:9-14 INTRODUCTION A. Are some things what they don’t appear to be? 1. Have you ever thought you might not be who you think you are? 2. Is it possible to think you are a Christian when you’re not? 3. The world seems flat when you look at the horizon, Columbus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Recipe For Contentment

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 19, 2008

The world will never give us true lasting contentment. What will?

“A Recipe for Contentment” Contentment, inner peace, serenity, terribly elusive but desired states of mind in our culture. Often sought after through worldly pursuits, which may bring fleeting glimpses of it, but ultimately are temporary. The New Testament word for contentment in it’s different ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:41-43

"A Better Bridge" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: Jesus serves as the only true and complete bridge between us and the Father. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will have a better grasp of their greater access to God through Jesus. - Heart: The people will love God and one another. - Hands: The people will try to be better ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Death – Carrying Your Cross (Spiritual Formation Part 3) Series

Contributed by Anthony Soyao on Oct 1, 2010

Know the true meaning of death (Spiritually) by carrying our own cross

Death – Carrying your Cross John 12:20 – 26 1. Cross Bearing is a Act of Choice – Death on the Seed of our Priorities A. First of all, Jesus tells us that "taking up our cross" is something that we do by choice B. Jesus calls us, & challenges us, but it is our decision C. I am ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-26

Denomination: Catholic

Biblical Salvation

Contributed by Tracey Evans on Jan 21, 2010

SALVATION ACCODING TO GODS WORD,TRUE BIBLICAL SALVATION IS NOT IN RITUALS AND RULES

IN TODAYS WORLD THERE IS MUCH CONFUSION ON WHAT ONE MUST DO TO BE SAVED.LETS TAKE A FEW MOMENT AND GO TO THE TRUE AUTHORITY ON THIS SUBJECT.AND THAT WOULD BE NOTHING OTHER THAN THE WORD OF GOD.FIRST THING WE MUST REALIZE IS THAT SALVATION MUST COME FROM THE SON.JOHN 5:21 FOR AS THE FATHER RAISETH ...read more

Scripture: John 5:21-29

Denomination: Holiness