Sermons on Truth About Hell:

Prevailing Proofs Of A Real Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2001

Reminders of who we are in Christ

PREVAILING PROOFS OF A REAL FAITH  God continually reminds of who we are in Christ: no longer in Adam. Behavior depends on seeing and recognizing who you are and the basic facts of your idenity. Backwards today: act first and then believe. Paul has been leading us step by step to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Fishing For Fishermen

Contributed by Jim Pye on Feb 3, 2001

Jesus calls Simon, and us, to follow him and to be transformed

4/2/01 6 p.m. Luke 5:1-11 : Fishing For Fishermen The Fourth Before Lent Year C 5 1 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Gifts Of The Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Apr 7, 2002

A five part series on the manifestational gifts of the Holy Spirit. Part 1 covers three kinds of gifts, ministerial, motivational & manifestational.

The Gifts of the Holy Spirit part 1  The Holy Spirit is striving to bring man to a place of reconciliation with God.  He desires to use us for that purpose.  Because of this he has given us ‘gifts’.  The gifts are not optional or returnable.  We should ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

At The Cross - The Cross & Our Flesh Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 19, 2002

What does it mean to "die to sin?"

OPENING: A man met a friend of his one morning and hailed him with, "Say, Sam, have you seen Melvin lately? I’ve been looking high and low for him." "Well," said the friend, "those are the places to look. He died in January." APPLICATION: The Bible tells us that all men have died to something. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hard Knocks

Contributed by Ronald Fair on Apr 20, 2002

God has not promised skies always blue Flower strewn pathways all our lives through God has not promised sun without rain. Joy without sorrow, peace without pain But God has promised strength for the day Rest from the labor, light for the way

Hard Knocks Introduction: Many times I have watched a boy going along the street kicking a tin can. The can would fly through the air, bounce on the pavement, scrape along the curb, and before very long it became a battered object of ill treatment. His battered can reminds me of life. I. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Methodist

The Tree Of Life

Contributed by John Beehler on Apr 29, 2002

A tree-themed sermon for Rural Life Sunday

The Tree of Life At our youth group last week we were talking, of course, about the retreat and especially the part where the youth were called down to the floor. Angie, Darla, and I told the group that, while that was awesome, there were probably as many, or more, who made ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21, 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Abc's Of Giving - Desired But Not Required Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 15, 2002

If the tithe is no longer required, why should I give it?

The following sermon was used in conjunction with the book "Take God at His Word, Book 2: Expect a Harvest" written by Dr. Kregg Hood, Sweet Publishing (5750 Stratum Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76137) Dr. Hood has an excellent packet to go with this sermon series that would be well worth your ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Skunks, Chains And The Joy Of The Lord

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

Sermon on posessing Joy inspite of circumstances

The Joy Stealers #1 ‘Skunks Chains, and the Joy of the Lord’ Philippians 1:13-21 Introduction: A funny thing happened in Darlington, Maryland several years ago. Edith, a mother of eight, was coming home from a neighbours house one Saturday afternoon. As she walked into the living room, she saw ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:13-21, Philippians 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Forgotten Figure Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Bruce Ritter on May 20, 2002

Joseph’s life teaches us 3 lessons; in righteous mercy, in redemptive faith, and in ready obedience.

The Forgotten Figure of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 How were you raised to regard Christmas? How are you raising your children to regard the holiday? There was once a family that celebrated Christmas every year with a birthday party for Jesus. An extra chair of honor at the table became the family’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting God's Providence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

Trusting in God’s foresight, wisdom and care reduces stress

Unit 9 – Family Lesson 24 – Jacob’s Journey to Haran – Genesis 28:1-22 Preparation for the Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the children to understand how to trust in God’s providence (His foresight, His timely care and His generous kindness). 2. Explanation of the Aim: Jacob put conditions on his trust ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Uses All Things For His Purposes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2001

To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives.

Hard Times Joseph Becomes a Slave – Gen. 37;39:1-20 Preparation for The Teacher 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how Joseph’s enslavement is allowed to happen by God’s sovereign wisdom for the saving of many lives. 2. Explanation of the Aim: There are times when we go through hardships ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does This Evil Generation Need

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 8, 2001

describes what this evil generation needs to see and hear

WHAT DOES THIS EVIL GENERATION NEED? Matthew 12:38-42 As if the scribes and Pharisees had not provoked Jesus enough, they demand a sign from heaven from him. Their demand was swiftly and categorically denied. What more could He had done to convince them? The attitude that demands miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

An Invisible Friend

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jun 9, 2001

The Holy Spirit in our lives.

Like most everyone else, I think that television commercials are mostly to give us an opportunity to get up and get something to drink or to go the restroom or something without interrupting the actual show we are watching. For the most part, I am not a big fan of commercials. I can tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

A Call For Consecration

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 22, 2001

An appeal to Christians to offer their lives as a living sacrifice.

There is a story about two New York men who had never been out of the city. They decided that they had enough of city living, so they bought a ranch down in Texas in order to live off the land like their ancestors. The first thing they decided they needed was a mule. So they went to a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To The Church Series

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Aug 10, 2001

This is a sermon on aggressive evanglism.

From the southern most tip of Florida to the northern most point of Maine, from the shores of Virginia, across the great Mid-west plains unto the star studded coast of California, this nation has built many prisons in hopes of solving it’s ever increasing problem of crime, violence and social ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:8-15, Colossians 1:12-14

Denomination: *other