Sermons on Unchanging Character:

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will look at how to have harmony in the church. (Ephesians - 7)

"THE WALK OF HARMONY PART I" "HARMONY IN THE CHURCH, WHEN CHRISTIAN DISAGREE" TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4/ROMANS 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION THE THEME VERSE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS EPHESIANS 4:1, "AS A PRISONER OF THE LORD, THEN I URGE TO WALK (TO LIVE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Expectation Examination Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Mar 30, 2005

This message looks at four areas in which we need to examine our expectations. It was preached during a combined service with our Hispanic mission hence it’s brevity and spacing to allow for translation.

What expectations do you have? Everyone has expectations. Some are simple day to day expectations that we have but never give any thought to, like… we all expect the sun to rise and set. We don’t give any thought to these expectations because they are always met. Other expectations are ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:44-48

Denomination: Baptist

The Walk Of Victory (Why We Are Losing The Battle) Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 8, 2005

In the closing words of this letter Paul talks about the battle we are in and how we can have victory. (Ephesians 10)

"THE WALK OF VICTORY; WHY ARE WE LOSING THE BATTLE?" TEXT: EPHESIANS 6:10-24 EVERY YEAR WE AMERICANS CELEBRATE MEMORIAL DAY. A TIME SET ASIDE TO HONOR THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE MADE THE ULTIMATE SACRIFICE. MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE LAID DOWN THEIR VERY LIFE FOR THEIR COUNTRY.... WE WHO HAVE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Tame The Tongue Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 28, 2005

7th message on James. The ability to control the tongue is a test of character for all Christians. James concern is to tame the tongue, a small organ that can indicate the temperature of your soul.

Winston Churchill rallied the Free World against the threat of totalitarianism by the power of his speech. During those same days, Adolph Hitler, mesmerized the German nation with his oratorical skill, and led the Axis war machine to enslave much of Europe. Churchill and Hitler demonstrate the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

The Danger Of Revival

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This seroms deal with the dangers that come after a revival

The Danger of Revival Matthew 12:43-45 When revival come to a place, which I believe it came here we are walking on very dangerous ground in the weeks and months following the revival. In the text of scripture we just read we are going to see the dangers of revival. Outline of the text: I. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Character…through Everyday Living

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2005

The third of a series through the book of James

This past week on ‘Larry King Live’ Larry King interviewed Jessica Hahn, the woman who was part of the Jim Bakker/PTL scandal of almost 20 years ago that affected the reputation of the Christian church as a whole and turned off many people to organized Christianity. As they went to a commercial ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Be An Influential Person Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 5, 2005

8th message in James series. James has a decidedly different concept of what counts for influence than our secular society does.

On Christmas Eve 1985 this article appeared in Our Daily Bread: In the early 19th century, a war-weary world was anxiously watching the march of Napoleon. All the while babies were being born. In 1809, midway between the battles of Trafalgar and Waterloo, William E. Gladstone was born in ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Sep 6, 2005

This is a message that is meant to encourage us to help those ravaged by the recent hurricane along the Gulf Coast.

Who is My Neighbor? Luke 10:25-29 I. The Thieves Saw a Victim to Exploit (v. 30) A. The thieves represent the world (the devil) 1. It’s motive is stealing 2. It’s motive is killing 3. It’s motive is destroying B. The thieves of the world care nothing for the individual 1. They tend to look at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity - A Matter Of Choice

Contributed by Allen Speegle on Sep 7, 2005

Integrity is a "MUST" if we want to experience the life Jesus died to give us and is shown in the little things in life. Take care of the little things privately and you will have to deal with the big things publicly.

Integrity – A Matter of Choice Integrity a Key Ingredient In Getting Ahead In Life Integrity = moral soundness, honesty, freedom from corrupting influence or motive 1 Chr 29:28 David died at a ripe old age, having enjoyed long life, wealth, and honor. Then his son Solomon ruled in his place. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Keys To Happiness--Key #1/Humility Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Sep 12, 2005

Jesus came to bring us happiness, and he reveals the keys to our happiness in the Beatitudes.

The Keys to Happiness: Key #1¡XHumility Matthew 5:1-3 Ask 100 people what they want out of life, and seventy-five of the 100 will say, ¡§I just want to be happy.¡¨ Ask that same 100 people what does it mean to be happy, and ninety will say something that has to do with people, places or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

How To Measure Humility Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 14, 2005

10th message in James series. James identifies two spheres of life as yardsticks for humility. The first is the relationship we have with other people, especially in what we say about them. The second is the goal or plans we have for the future.

Shirley MacLaine, the Oscar-winning actress, is a spokeswoman for the self-consumed philosophy of our day. The Los Angeles Times reported an interview in which she said: The most pleasurable journey you take is through yourself…the only sustaining love is with yourself. When you look back on your ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

"Watching The Steps We Take

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

Are we walking with Jesus Taking the steps He takes

In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk: Sermon#2 Watching the steps We take. Read Matt 16:23-25. Intro: Last week we began the series “In Pursuit: The Jesus Walk” By introducing ourselves to these 3 questions. A. Who Are We? B. Who Are We Following? C. Who Are We To Follow? From these questions we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Thank God - For God!

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 21, 2005

A sermon that talks about bearing fruit as a Christian.

What does it mean to live a life that pleases God? Our main text is found in COLOSSIANS 1:9-14. ’For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you, and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of His will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: *other

Spiritual Fruit

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 22, 2005

Christians must be Fruitful. They need do wht God designed them to do.

Spiritual Fruit Luke 13:1-9 Last week being the anniversary of 911, we continued using scripture to point out what Jesus taught about disasters and tragedies natural or accidental and the death that leaves unfinished business. We compared two situations in Jesus Day with some of the terrible ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

How Deep Is My Well

Contributed by William Ellis on Sep 29, 2005

Living water comes from a place deeper than… any drill can excavate, any talent can imitate, any devil can duplicate, any emotions can replicate, any mind can fabricate

Intro: Many of us as Christians find ourselves in an emotional vacuum • We look for God to move the same way He has moved for us in the past… • If he used a sling and a stone to defeat the enemy then we need to send our boys in Iraq a sling shot and tell them to lay down those pesky guns! • If the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God