Sermons on Undermining:

B.a. Incompetent, Slip-Shod Faith

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 25, 2006

Often we have bad attitudes which will cause our faith to be ineffective. Faith must be more than a wishbone of the church, it must be our back bone.

B. A. --- INCOMPETENT ---SLIP SHOD FAITH? VS --- GET THE JOB DONE FAITH.... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. B.A. means Bad Attitude. TEXT: Philemon 1:6 That the communication of thy faith may become effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Da Vinci Code: Thrilled By A Thriller Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 17, 2006

Decontructing Brown’s conjecture to equip believer’s to share the truth.

The DaVinci Code – Fact or Fiction Thrilled by a Thriller – 1 Pt. 2:1-3 Insert: Unlocking the DaVinci Code Intro Video Clip Intro: Treachery, religious fanaticism, murder, an ancient conspiracy, secret societies, erotic spirituality and feminism are just a few of the plot lines in the 2003 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man, Poor Man Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 18, 2005

Message 11 in James Series. God never judges by a bank account, or a statement of worth. He looks for righteousness and where it is lacking, His judgment follows. Riches are morally neutral, neither good nor evil. Wealth is like fire — very useful, but al

In his three years of life, Bobby has seen an undue share of suffering. Born in Southern California to a drug-addicted mother, Bobby went through withdrawal at the age of two weeks. He has lived in two foster homes, barely survived a life-threatening case of spinal meningitis, and is now back with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Final Instructions - How To Be A Gospel Church Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 2, 2005

How to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever.

We’re going to be thinking today about how to be a gospel church; how to live lives that are appropriate for people who are waiting for Christ to return to take us to be with him forever. Last week you were reminded that even if we don’t know exactly when Jesus will return, he is coming and that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:12-28

Denomination: Anglican

The Past Has No Future Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Nov 15, 2005

Kings of Judah, Part 1: "Solomon" - Sermon 1

THE PAST HAS NO FUTURE (1 KINGS 1:11-22, 41-53) There was a little boy visiting his grandparents on their farm. He was given a slingshot to play with, out in the woods. He practiced in the woods, but he could never hit the target. Getting discouraged, he headed back to dinner. As he was walking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 1:11-53

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The First Missionary Journey Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 6, 2005

Paul’s first missionary journey is a model for our own missionary endeavours in the modern world. God continues to call us to preach the gospel for thesame reasons as he did Paul.

Why do Mission? One of the questions often asked by Christians over the last 30 or so years has been the question, "Why should we still be sending people out to preach the gospel to other nations and cultures?" Sometimes the question is asked in a slightly more negative way: e.g. "Do we have ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-52

Denomination: Anglican

Love Is A Verb Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 26, 2005

A look at 3 things that love is not.

Seven weeks ago we began a series titled 3 on 3, inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:13; "And now these three remain: faith, hope and love." I told you then we’d spend three weeks talking about each of those powerful internal concepts. Today, we begin our final three week look at an internal reality ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Honor Marriage! Series

Contributed by Jim Black on Mar 14, 2003

Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship.

Honor Marriage! Ephesians 5:21-33 Focus: Christians are called to submit to one another; to put the other’s will over & above your own out of reverence for Christ; especially in the marriage relationship. Function: To honor the institution of Christian Marriage. Open by recognizing folks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Follower Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Jon Earls on Mar 26, 2003

This Sermon deals with the issue of becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Jesus demanded more of his true followers, than to just follow for the "loaves and fishes". He demans our complete devotion.

A Follower of Jesus Scripture Reading: Luke 9:23-27; 57-62. Introduction: What does it mean to be a follower of Christ? What does it take in order to follow him? What are the requirements for be one of His? Does have your name on the roll at a church make you a follower of Christ? Does being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-27, Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Holiness

Alpha Male Or Child Of God

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 19, 2002

Many times winning at all costs is the mantra that we live by. But Jesus challenges us to become like a child - what does that mean, really, and how does it help God rescue us?

Why is it that we always measure everything by who the best at it or who’s the richest or most popular or highest ranking or most powerful? Every year we have lists and competitions and contests to determine these things – the Super Bowl, the NBA playoffs, the Forbes list of the richest Americans, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Results Of Giving

Contributed by Matthew Rogers on May 28, 2002

God uses generous giving to make sure the church is a community where no one stands alone.

Biblical Giving: For Mature Audiences Only – Part 4 May 26, 2002 THE RESULTS OF GIVING (Acts 4:32-5:11, p. 1081-1082) INTRODUCTION (Show video of Katherine and Linda Brooker testimony) The message this morning is about the results of giving. When Robert and I went over to the Brooker’s this ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Need Some Rest Series

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Jan 14, 2002

God models for us and charges us with living a life of balance - one that includes a practice of Sabbath Rest.

From the Very Start You Need Some Rest! We are in a Genesis series – An ancient text that speaks with amazing present-day relevance! - Marriage - Struggles in Marriage - Spiritual Jealousy - Selfishness - Trusting God when it really doesn’t make sense - Obeying God when everything ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:1-3, Exodus 20:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Total Commitment Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 18, 2002

Ruth’s pledge to Naomi has such a powerful effect on us that many include her words in their weddings and on jewelry. God also regards her commitment as the basis of true love.

A college man walked into a photography studio with a framed picture of his girlfriend. He wanted the picture duplicated. This involved removing it from the frame. In doing this, the studio owner noticed the inscription on the back of the photograph: “My dearest Tom, I love you with all my heart. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Credible Christian Man Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Dec 3, 2002

To be credible as Christians, men need to acknowledge their dependence on God in everything, to make God their first priority, to make their spiritual security more important than their financial security, humbly admit their mistakes and express their sex

You may wonder whether a sermon in a Sunday service is the place to be talking about being a credible Christian man, given that at least half the congregation are women, but let me suggest that at least some of what we’ll talk about today is equally relevant to women, and even those bits that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:1-20, Matthew 19:16-24

Denomination: Anglican

Do You Suffer From Comparisonitis?

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Jan 7, 2003

I don’t think that comparisionitis is actually a word, but boy did my congregation listen to it. Because we all have the tendcy to compare ourselves to someone or something. In this message we look at danger of the deadly disease I call "Comparisionitis"!

DO YOU SUFFER FROM “COMPARISONITIS”? By: Pastor Ron Crandall INTRO: All of us have a dislike for diseases or illness’ or something that is like a destructive process in an organism. We do not like suffering, We do not like the bearing of pain or distress. When we have a deficiency in an ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Pentecostal