Sermons on Two Antiochs:

What Makes A Dynamic Church?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 14, 2001

I’m convinced that when the 6 characteristics of the early church are put into practice, & are evident in our lives, then God will use us to build a great church that brings glory & honor to Him.

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2011) A. I’m sure that most of us here this morning would agree that the greatest single event in human history is the resurrection of Jesus. Just seven weeks ago much of the world celebrated that occasion. And today we’re ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-11, Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross Anticipated

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 22, 2001

The Cross of Jesus is anticipated in the story of Abraham’s sacrifice of Isaac, telling of The Father’s Sacrifice, The Son’s Submission and the Lord’s Substitute.

THE CROSS ANTICIPATED If I had to give this message a title it would be "The Cross Anticipated in Abraham’s Sacrifice of Isaac" (Genesis 22:1-19. The story has three characters - there’s the Father: Abraham; there’s the Son: Isaac and there’s the Voice from heaven. The story revolves around three ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming A Person Of Integrity Series

Contributed by Michael Biolsi on Nov 24, 2001

Learning to integrate your life values with daily living.

Becoming a Person of Integrity Character Builder Series Pastor Mike Biolsi $20 bill illustration: ask, “Who would like this $20 bill?” Then crumple it up, step on it, roll it around and then hold it up again and ask, “Who still wants this $20 bill?” The value remains no matter what the item looks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:17, Proverbs 11:3

Denomination: Baptist

Why Christians Should Give Thanks To God

Contributed by Tom Maines on Nov 26, 2001

Learning to thank God in everything will change the life of the Christian

Sermon: November 18, 2001 By Tom Maines – Pastor of Harmony Free Will Baptist Church Title: Why Christians Should Give Thanks To God Text: Psalms 95:2 Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. Introduction: Have we, as Christian, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:2

Denomination: Baptist

"True Repentance.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Nov 29, 2001

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.”

Year A. Second Sunday in Advent Matthew 3: 1-12 December 9th, 2001 Title: “True Repentance.” In those days John the Baptist appeared in the wilderness of Judea, proclaiming, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near. “This is the one of whom the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

The Word Made Flesh

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Dec 2, 2001

God’s coming to earth in person: 1. Reveals the heart of God. 2. Reveals the need of people. 3. Reveals the mystery of God’s plan.

There is an amazing piece of art done by a Korean artist named Elder Rhee which is unique. It took him two years to complete the scroll. The artist meticulously drew the picture by hand with a very fine tipped pen. It is not a painting, but a picture created by writing thousands of words with ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

"Make The World Go Away!"

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 25, 2002

We live in a very busy day and age. The down-fall is that we can sometimes get to busy to spend time with God. We must press through that temptation, and still spend time with Jesus. You will discover how.

Begin by singing??Open Our Eyes? ?Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus? To reach out and touch Him? And say that we love Him? Open our ears Lord? And help us to listen? Open our eyes Lord? We want to see Jesus.? PRAYER? Isn?t getting a hold of Jesus the most important thing ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10, Luke 7:36-38

Denomination: Other

Vegi-Tale

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jul 26, 2002

In spite of dark circumstances God gives his people what they need to thrive through it all. Therefore we should eat our veggies.

- - - - - - - - - All scripture is from the New Living Translation (NLT). - - - - - - - - - A few weeks ago the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the phrase “One nation under God” in the pledge of allegiance is unconstitutional – actually more specifically using such a pledge in a ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: *other

Blessed Promises From The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 28, 2002

Blessed Promises From the Good Shepherd - Psa 23:1-6

Blessed Promises from the Good Shepherd - Psa 23 Quote: HUDSON TAYLOR(founder of China Inland Mission) used to hang in his home a plaque with two Hebrew Words on it: EBENEZER & JEHOVAH JIREH They mean ‘Hitherto hath the Lord helped us’ and ‘The Lord will see to it or provide’ One looked back ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Am I So Tired?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 28, 2002

The dangers, causes, and cures of fatigue and weariness.

This morning, I want to ask you a question. Here it is: "Why am I so tired all the time?" Not me personally, but all of us. Because we all experience fatigue and weariness. We may know them as occasional visitors, or as constant and unwelcome companions, but every one of us has made their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

We Have, They Need: Formula For Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 28, 2002

First of a series based on the Johannine letters: our response to overwhelming need is first of all a discovery of who we are; then a commitment to maximum effort; and finally a discovery of where our passion lies. This will energize us.

I invite you today on an imaginary trip. Let’s walk through just one day in a needy world. Just imagine a few hours in a world that asks us for more than we can possibly give: You are awakened early by the phone’s insistent ringing; you hear the voice of a member of your family. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-18, 1 John 3:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: "More Power To Ya” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 29, 2002

God wants to empower your life with the Holy Spirit. Elijah and Elisha illustrate how this can happen for you.

The life of Elijah has been a whirlwind of activity! From the time he stepped out of nowhere to confront the king of Israel, to his adventures of faith at the dry brook and the widow’s house, to his great victory on Mount Carmel and to his fall into and restoration from defeat and disuse. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Darkness

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 5, 2002

A sermon on hope, using the rescue of the nine coal miners in Pennsylvania as the central illustration.

This morning, I’d like to consider the topic of "hope". Is hope important? Is it something we need? Is it essential to our happiness, essential even to our survival? For an answer to that question, we could probably talk to the nine coal miners who were rescued this week in Pennsylvania. They spent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:8

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When... Things Go Wrong Series

Contributed by Brian Moon on Aug 8, 2002

Life is an ever changing mix of good times, and bad times, and in the mix we take our eyes off of God. This series will show you how to keep our eyes on God no matter what is going on.

What to Do When… part 2 “When things go wrong” Story – the summer before my sophomore year we had a really big summer camp planned up in the mountains of Tennessee. We were supposed to have repelling, mountain climbing, mountain bike riding, nature walks, and a lot of other cool things. I had ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:7-8, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed