Sermons on Trustworthy Sayings:

Lessons From Our Marriage Vows

Contributed by Jonathan Falwell on Apr 27, 2005

Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the

INTRODUCTION 1. Marriage is both civil and religious. We must recognize the Laws of Virginia so the minister says, “By the power invested in me by the State of Virginia.” We must also recognize God, “I pronounce you are husband and wife, in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Holy Spirit Comes (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on May 7, 2005

The event related in today’s text is not something that can be repeated. It’s an historical event and nothing else. Yet, the Bible says, "Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you wi

The feast of Pentecost was one of several solemn Jewish celebrations. Others included Passover, the Feast of Trumpets and the Feast of Tabernacles. But today I want to speak to you about the Feast of Pentecost which occurred 50 days after Passover and it had to do with the harvest. Jews from all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anger; Sinful Or Not?

Contributed by Ervin Kimrey on May 18, 2005

What does the Bible say about anger? Can it ever be a good thing? This sermon gives some practical steps in identifying, handling and combating sinful anger. To show that anger is a God given emotion and that alot of energy is generated that should be u

ANGER ; SINFUL OR NOT Date: May 18th 2005 Text: Ephesians 4:26-32 I. ANGER IS NOT SINFUL IN AND BY ITSELF A. It’s ok to get angry; God does. 1. God gets angry a. (Psalm 85:4) Turn us, O God of our salvation, and cause thine anger toward us to cease. b. (Psalm 7:11) God ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-32

Denomination: Baptist

Purpose Driven Worship - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 14, 2004

Most of us think we have worshiped when we have felt the music has been uplifting and the sermon challenging... but Scripture seems to say something else. What do you think God believes is the mark of true worship?

OPEN: I love to collect stories, jokes and all kinds of odd information. As I was going through my files, I happened on the following oddities about how did we ended up with the measurements we now use as a society. • Inch – was based upon a King by the name of Edgar… and an inch was the distance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Shut Up In My Bones..." By Dr. E. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jan 11, 2005

Do you say "Our Father" on Sunday and then act like an orphan the rest of the week? It’s time that we Christian’s get fired up. Let’s see what happens when we or our Churhes do!

Introduction I love the story about the time a Pastor was called in the middle of the night only to hear that his Church was being engulfed with flames. Upon his arrival he witness a business owner he’d had been inviting to attend the Church over the last three years without success assisting the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Baptist

He Is Always There!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy.

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy. Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

The New Chicken Littles: The Unfounded Fears Of Atheists Today

Contributed by Chuck Colson on Aug 13, 2008

Didn’t you know? The Southern Baptist Convention is going to take over the U.S. government! So says Kevin Phillips, author of American Theocracy—one of many anti-theist writers jumping on the bestseller-list gravy train.

This article is from BreakPoint WorldView magazine: http://www.breakpoint.org/contentindex.asp?ID=146. -------------------------------------------------- Didn’t you know? The Southern Baptist Convention is going to take over the U.S. government! So says Kevin Phillips, author of American ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Wearing?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 16, 2005

The Apostle Paul painted a picture for me with his words and I hope to paint the same picture for you today. I got the picture of sewing together the clothing of Christ. He says to ’clothe ourselves’ with different elements that follow the pattern of Ch

What are You Wearing? Colossians 3:12-14 INTRODUCTION The Bible is filled with Word pictures that explain to us spiritual truths. There are obvious word pictures that the author intends us to see and then perhaps there are others that we may see as we read. A great example of a word picture that ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

With Jesus In The School Of Prayer

Contributed by C Jordan on Apr 25, 2006

Would you like to be able to have more power in your prayer life? To be able to pray like the prophet Elijah did? The Bible says that he was a man just like us, and if his prayers availed much, then ours can, too!

WITH JESUS IN THE SCHOOL OF PRAYER #1: INTIMACY WITH GOD CHILDREN’S PRAYERS: Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister and I want to know. Jimmy, 6 Dear God: How many angels ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

The Once A Year Theologian

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Dec 19, 2005

Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian...

Don’t those once a year theologians on T.V. just get under your skin? It’s this time of the year that brings out the once a year theologian! Top 10 once a year sayings of the once a year theologian: 10. “The Bible really isn’t reliable” 9. “Peace on earth, good will towards men” 8. “The man up ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Decoding The Da Vinci Code: Listen To Your Mother! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 15, 2006

A Jewish proverb says, "God could not be everywhere so he made mothers." The power of a godly mother who understands the issues of the Faith and who takes the time to communicate those to her children surpasses the impact of a thousand Dan Brown’s.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Mothers are teachers. Mothers are disciplinarians. Mothers are cleaning ladies. Some mothers are gardeners and landscapers. And most mothers understand that baking cookies is more important than washing windows. Mothers are nurses and doctors and psychologists and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:13-16

Father's Importance

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jun 6, 2006

Some fathering advocates would say that almost every social ill faced by America’s children is related to fatherlessness. The data supports the fact that from fatherless homes children are more likely to be poor, become involved in drug and alcohol abuse

History: The idea for creating a day for children to honor their fathers began in Spokane, Washington. A woman by the name of Sonora Smart Dodd thought of this idea for Father’s Day while listening to a Mother’s Say sermon in 1909. Having been raised by her father, William Jackson smart, after ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 5:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Souls In Heaven

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on Jan 4, 2007

I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of th

REVELATION 6:9-11 THE SOUL AFTER DEATH "I saw the souls....and they cried..." Slain, dead, yet John sees them, hears them speak. Not enough to say, just a vision. A vision of realty, a miraculous vision in advance of the factor but of the facts therefore. Their being slain, not the end of them. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Baptizes With The Holy Spirit

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 8, 2007

“John answered saying to all, ‘I indeed baptize you with water; but One mightier than I is coming, whose sandal strap I am not worthy to loose. He will baptize you with the Holy Spirit and fire’” Luke 3:16.

Today is the first Sunday in 2007 and what better way to begin it than with the Holy Spirit. We all need the Holy Spirit since we are spiritual beings and can only function when we are spiritually alive. Our spiritual life comes from the Holy Spirit and a person without the Holy Spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Truth - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

We spoke of the half-truths we tend to accept and allow into our lives, whereas, Jesus is calling us to His being the absolute “Truth”. I want to continue with this by saying that the problem some have with Jesus being the Truth is that it requires for J

Review of last week. Read John 14:6 We spoke of the half-truths we tend to accept and allow into our lives, whereas, Jesus is calling us to His being the absolute “Truth”. I want to continue with this by saying that the problem some have with Jesus being the Truth is that it requires for Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God