Sermons on Two Inns:

How The Flesh Develops Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Fixing The Focus Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of two on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with faith from The Exchanged Life perspective.

So, how do you go about “Fixing the Focus of Your Faith?” Answer: By turning your faith around and pointing it in the right direction. The writer of Hebrews puts it this way “fixing your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith...” You’ve got to get your eyes off of others, off ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

A Year For Victory Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 8, 2007

Part two in this series builds upon the revelation of Christ as Lord of Hosts, or God of Armies. It explores the need for Christians to go on the offensive in spiritual warfare.

(Major inspiration for this sermon derived from Francis Frangipane’s "This Day We Fight") There is a question that is asked in the church. It is an important question. A vital question. One that should be asked of those we come in contact with, and those who find themselves within our church ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 13:14-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Not Steal Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Apr 1, 2006

"Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something." (Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanerZee,p.97)

DO NOT STEAL (Ex.20:1-15; Mt. 21:28-32) (“Stealing means more than taking; it means primarily withholding something” Two Tablets a Day by Wm. R. VanderZee, p.97) It’s obvious from all the security in our stores and the high rates we pay for car insurance that a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-15

Denomination: Congregational

From Major Mess To Masterpiece Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Apr 10, 2006

The first of two messages based on Ephesians 2:10. The work that God does in our lives is based on His grace that makes us into masterpieces.

Note: In preparation for this message, I set the atmosphere as such: 1) We hung artwork (Van Gogh, Kandinksy, Salvador Dali) around the auditorium, on easels. 2) We played classical music - ambience. 3) An artist in our church made a painting of three crosses (in remembrance of Good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

On The Ropes With The Mediator

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

With arms outstretched at the center of the divine-human tug-o-war, one Mediator reconciles two opposing parties – God and man – yesterday and today.

I. OBJECT ILLUSTRATION Bring two short 3’ ropes with hooks one end of each. Ask for a volunteer and instruct the volunteer that their task is simple – to join the two ropes together by the end hooks. Begin to count to three, but stop short – saying that you forgot that you needed two other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5

Denomination: Church Of God

A Marcan Sandwich

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 1, 2006

Two stories of faith from different social strata showing how important it is to allow Jesus to touch us and we in turn to touch others

02-07-06 NC/NR The Marcan Sandwich Tom Wright the Bishop of Durham in his book “Mark for Everyone” describes this passage as a Marcan sandwich. For into the story of the raising of Jairus’ daughter, Mark interweaves the story of the healing of the woman with an issue of blood. And as it turns ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

The Rapture Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

Ever wonder about the Great Tribulation? We launch into a two part series on the prophecies and timings - and answer the question: will Christians go through it?

13 Brothers, we do not want you to be ignorant about those who fall asleep, or to grieve like the rest of men, who have no hope. 14 We believe that Jesus died and rose again and so we believe that God will bring with Jesus those who have fallen asleep in him. 15 According to the Lord’s own word, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Friendship With God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 6, 2006

Prayer is more than just asking God. It is communion between two friends. God seeks friendship with man, for He is an intensely personal God.

The passage we’ve just read today is prayer – when a man meets God and talks to Him. It is, the Bible says, “as a man speaks with his friend” (v.11). We will not fully understand prayer if we think about it only as something to do with asking something from God. Prayer is not just about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

She Brought Life To Her Village Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In Judges chapters 4 and 5 we meet Deborah who is a great example for mothers today. (Real People True Stories - part two)

Deborah - "She Brought Life To Her Village" TEXT: JUDGES 4 & 5 Being a mother isn’t easy, and anyone who thinks it is... probably has never been a mother. Erma Bombeck in her book, "Motherhood the second Oldest Profession" writes; "I have always felt that too much time was given before birth, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But It's My Day Off!! Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004

Describes two type of work ethic prominent in our society today and how each of them tempts us to violate the 4th commandment.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:8-11 “But It’s My Day Off” It’s a fact of Scripture that we don’t have to observe the Sabbath. The reason we don’t have to is that we are not Hebrew. The Bible says, "The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rx For The Soul - Peace For The Mind Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 25, 2003

Jesus promised a peace unlike that offered by the world. What was the difference between the two, and how can we lay hold of God’s peace?

OPEN: Several years ago, I visited the historic site of Appomattox and heard an amazing story. As I remember it, our guide told of Wilmer McLean who owned a home near Bull Run. His house was seriously damaged during the opening battle of the Civil War, and so, falsely believing he would be safer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 26:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Too Good To Go To Heaven

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 8, 2004

Can a person be too good to go to heaven? The Bible gives us the account of two men who were too good to go to heaven.

TOO GOOD TO GO TO HEAVEN LUKE 18:11-13, 18-23 INTRODUCTION: Many times when people are asked if they believe that they will go to heaven when they die they will say that they believe they will on the basis that are not bad, they keep the ten commandments, and they follow and observe the demands of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:11-13, Luke 18:18-23

Denomination: Baptist