Sermons on Trying Your Faith:

The Gospel

Contributed by Timothy Shumer on Aug 14, 2004

We were founded as a GOSPEL church in 1815, and -- praise God! -- we still are. But how can we best know, understand and share the Gospel? Here’s how...

The records of Colosse Baptist Church show that on Aug. 22 and 23 Colosse will turn 189 years old -- Begin our 190th year as a church But the records also show it almost would not have been From our 150th Anniversary Booklet, Chap. 1, "Organization of the Colosse Church" "On Sunday, June 15, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

I, Witness

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 16, 2004

God is divinely appointing His current disciples to be His witnesses today.

I, Witness Acts 1.8 August 15, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: (Introduction written by Mike Spain) There are three major court cases going on right now in our media. (Kobe Bryant, Scott Peterson, Mark Hacking) A When a witness in a court of law ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Desirable Desires

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 17, 2004

Desires can be good or bad. This message suggest three godly desires that Christians need to have rekindled in their hearts.

DESIRABLE DESIRES Text: Ps.27: 4; Ps.73: 24 Intro: Paul the apostle dealt with the same “tug of war” from his desires that we deal with from ours. Speaking of the bodily appetites, Paul said, “But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Let's Face The Challenge

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

Fresh start but old message, share about Jesus Christ and His love.

1-4-04 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Matthew 5: 16 ; 2 Cor 5: 17 We are so thankful that the Lord Jesus really bless us in so many things such as our life, thank the Lord that we are alive & kicking. Some can’t make it this year so its really a wonderful thing to be thankful for. We thank the Lord that we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16

Denomination: Methodist

Please, Please God

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Sep 9, 2004

As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities.

Text: Romans 15:1-4 (NIV) Prayer: As Christians, we have many responsibilities. Some are to God, some to ourselves, and some to others. A mature child of God realizes all three responsibilities. The question is – Are you weak, or are you strong? For the sake of the discussion, lets say you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Person Can Make A Difference

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 10, 2004

I am only one,but still I am one. I cannot do everything; but still I can do something; and because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do.

TEXT: Esther Chapter 4 TITLE: ONE PERSON CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE In an overpopulated world, it’s easy to underestimate the significance of one. There are so many people who have so many gifts and skills who are already doing so many things that are so important, who needs me? What can I as one ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:1-17, 1 Samuel 25:13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Hole In Our Soul Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 14, 2004

Mentoring is desperately needed in the modern church.

A Hole in Our Soul Deuteronomy 4:5-10; 6:1-9 Introduction: I want to speak on a very important biblical topic that has become a buzz word recently in secular circles. The word is Mentor. I have recently seen two different commercials on TV in which stars like "Monica" from "Touched by an Angel" ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Fruit Bearing Service Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Jun 10, 2003

Why should we serve God?

Fruit Bearing Service Romans 7:1–25 INTRODUCTION If you have children you’ve probably had a conversation similar to this one very recently. “Son, I need to tell you something.” And then you proceed to bestow upon him the innumerable bits of knowledge you have gained on a particular subject over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

We're Late For Work

Contributed by Billy Kryger on Jun 19, 2003

Time is growing short for us to work for the Lord. This message alliterates several reasons why it is imperitive that we get busy

INTRODUCTION: · Christ set a Divine example: “I must work…” · Our work must be of God: “the works of Him that sent me…” · Time is short: “The night cometh when no man can work” · We must get to work because of… BODY: I. THE SAVIOUR’S COMMAND A. Matthew 10:7 “As ye go preach” B. Matthew 10:27 ...read more

Scripture: John 9:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Word On The Word: It Gets The Job Done

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 25, 2004

GOD’S WORD ACCOMPLISHES WHAT GOD DESIRES IT TOO!

A WORD ON THE WORD: IT GETS THE JOB DONE ISAIAH 55: 1-13 SEPTEMBER 19, 2004 INTRODUCTION: “Olympic Gold is modest reward for some” by Kathleen Nelson of the St. Louis Post – Dispatch Posted Sat. Sept. 18, 2004. TRANSITION THOUGHT: This interesting article speaks to two real issues. The primary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Every Christian A Missionary

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

From the beginning of time and out of his creativity, God planned to use men and women who have known and experienced the truth of the gospel to be his personal messengers. Man can think or invent 1,000 way to proclaim the gospel. But as far as God is co

Introduction How will the message of of the Gospel be proclaimed to the world? If God were like me, he would have used legions of angels, proclaiming, singing, shouting his message nonstop, simultaneously around the world. But praise God, He is not like me. From the beginning of time and out of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-20, 2 Corinthians 5:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go And Do Likewise

Contributed by Matthew Eyerman on Oct 3, 2004

15th Sunday in Ordinary Time -- Year C

Matthew Eyerman July 11, 2004 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time I. Introduction 1. the Park District has done redone Meyering Park a. named after one of our members b. a WW II veteran 2. lots of new park equipment 3. one piece missing: the seesaw II. Connection 1. what makes this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:37

Denomination: Catholic

The Tasks Of A Missionary

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 28, 2004

Paul’s goal in visiting various churches: To encourage and strengthen the saints so that they may stay true to the Lord and be effective witness. And to finish taking up the collections for the needy believers in Jerusalem.

Introduction Illustration: A Missionary in Africa was once asked if he really liked what he was doing. His response was shocking. "Do I like this work?" he said. "No, my wife and I do not like dirt. We have reasonably refined sensibilities. We do not like crawling into vile huts through goat ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Gifts

Contributed by W.bryan Jackson on Jan 17, 2004

We Know that we want heaven, now let our faith lead us.

The sermon last week was about the final judgment and the great white throne that all unbelievers will stand before. This week I want to talk about the gifts that the Holy Spirit has given us to help the unbeliever escape that final judgment. Paul, when he first starts to talk about the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-12

Denomination: Methodist