Sermons on Two Paths:

It's No Coincidence

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 15, 2002

This is an introduction to the book of Esther.

Who among us doesn’t enjoy a good story? One of the most popular forms of entertainment in our culture is watching movies. My wife and I enjoy watching movies and some of our favorite movies are those that are really well told stories. We really shouldn’t be surprised that we enjoy stories so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on May 20, 2002

By turning water into wine, Jesus was renewing the supply so the party could continue. In our lives, Jesus wants to change us so that our supply of joy can last forever.

May 19, 2002 John 2:1-11 “Running on empty” INTRODUCTION In every marriage ceremony, there is always at least one mistake. A young couple, very much in love, were getting married. Sue, the wife to be, was very nervous about the big occasion and so the pastor chose one verse that he ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Power Aid Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Knowing God’s power

Power Aid – Eph. 1:19b-23 Steve Simala Grant – Aug 12, 2001 Intro: Last Sunday we spent time looking at Paul’s prayer in Eph. 1:15-19, where he prays that we would know God first with our heads, with “wisdom and revelation” that leads us to a full knowledge of Him, and secondly with our hearts, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Standing Firm In Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The First Star Trek

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Like the Magi, we are all on a star trek. Some are searching for something; some may be the star God uses to guide others to Jesus. The magi weren’t wise because they sought Jesus; we call them wise because they found Jesus.

The First Star Trek Matthew 2:1-12 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION For all of you who are looking for Santa this week, I need to read a memo to you. To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa RE: Replacement Santa “I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due the growing population, I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Pentecost, Then Series

Contributed by Gregg Strawbridge on Apr 12, 2003

Moses saw the glory of the Holy Spirit in the earthly temple, how much is God’s glory evident in the temple made without hands of "living stones." At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit indwelt the new temple, the church of the living God, and his glory is evident

INTRODUCTION Few events have affected modern church history as greatly as the famous Azusa Street revival of 1900-1909, which ushered into being the worldwide twentieth-century Pentecostal renewal. The seventy-fifth anniversary of the Azusa Street revival was commemorated in 1981. There are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"fill My Cup, Lord"

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Jun 14, 2002

Prayer has been called "breathing for the soul" yet so many of us are spiritually suffocating and don’t understand why.

“Fill My Cup, Lord” The subject upon which we will dwell this morning, is no doubt one that Satan would rather we not explore. Why? because today it is my intention to make known to you an unbeatable weapon provided to us by God. Now this particular weapon is included in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6, Mark 11:24

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Worship: The Privilege Of Perspective Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to delight in God’s Presence.

WORSHIP: THE PRIVILEGE OF PERSPECTIVE Psalm 84:1-12 S: The Four Marks of the Church Th: Worship Pr: We are to delight in God’s Presence. ?: Why? KW: Perspectives TS: Since we are to delight in God’s Presence, we will find in our study of Psalm 84 three perspectives that will explain why we are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Redemption - Part Ii (The Riches Of His Grace) Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 26, 2002

The ungrace of the world does not nullify the Grace of God. (#5 in the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series)

“In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace, which He lavished upon us. ” Redemption: to bring back into rightful ownership (restoration to one who possesses a more fundamental right or interest) by the paying of a price, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Orthodox

Naaman

Contributed by Donald Curtis on Jul 7, 2002

Naaman had it all, BUT he was in need. That is exactly where everyone one of us stand before God if we have been redeemed by the blood of Jesus Christ.

During the days when Mohammed Ali was a great boxer, he would go around in his arrogance and say that, "He was the greatest." Humility was never his strong suit. One day, back in his prime, he was on an airplane and the plane was ready to take off and the flight attendant had repeatedly told him to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Church Of God

What The Church Should Be

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 13, 2002

The apostle Paul describes what the church should be in the book of I Thessalonians.

WHAT THE CHURCH SHOULD BE INTRO.- ILL.- The sermon was longer than usual on this particular Sunday morning. Little Johnny was getting more restless by the minute. Finally, in what was supposed to be a whisper, Johnny blurted out, "IF WE GIVE HIM THE MONEY NOW WILL HE LET US LEAVE!" ILL.- That’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gibeonite Deception Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Jul 22, 2002

Foolish carnal reasoning that led to a wrong decision

Study 12 Chapter 9 – The Gibeonites Introduction In our last study we were considering together the way in which Joshua and the people of God, having experienced a humiliating defeat at Ai, had returned to the place of defeat, re-engaged the enemy and gained a glorious victory over them. In ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy - Psalm 126 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 10, 2002

How do we sustain joy in the midst of difficult circumstances? By reflecting on God’s blessings and promises.

Right now in Texas, a woman named Andrea Yates is on trial for the crime of murdering her five children, ages 7, 5, 3, 2, and six months. According to news reports, she confessed to police that she led them one at a time into the bathroom of their family’s home and drowned them in the bathtub. When ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:4

Denomination: Baptist

Christ Arose And Is Risen Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Mar 30, 2002

We will look at the death, burial, and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus fulfilled 37 prophecies in a 24 hours period and several more on Sunday Morning...

Christ Arose and is still Risen Jesus’ Death Jesus Buried Jesus Arose and is Risen DBF 3/31/02 Boy we really had fun last Friday celebrating our “Agape Feast” and going over our roots to the celebration of Passover. We talked about all the lambs that we slain that pointed to the one true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist