Sermons on Understanding Your Roots:

#1. The Powerfull Arrow Of Truth Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 6, 2004

Part1 of a six part series. In part 1 we cover the importance of obedience to God and how the truth helps us be obedient to Him.

Psalm 127:4 (Our emphasis will be on this verse) A powerfull warior of God always walks in obedience. 1 Samuel 15:22 says; "To obey is better than sacrifice" Obedience in the Bible is threefold; 1. Obey God before anything else 2. Obey God’s institution on earth (The church and its leaders, The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-5, 1 Samuel 15:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Has Not Given Us The Spirit Of Fear

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 13, 2004

You will learn how to overcome the spirit of fear.

“I remind you to stir up the gift of God that is in you through the laying on of my hands.” “For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind”. There are two types of fear in the Bible: 1. There is healthy fear of God which is reverence for God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Story Of Christmas

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 26, 2004

There is a real story of Christmas. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love. If we were to analyze carefully their situations, we will agree that theirs was a sad

(This is an excerpt from my sermon compilation) Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clean Me Up

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Oct 27, 2004

In this outline you will learn what qualified an animal to be clean or unclean. We will also look at the contemporary application to this passage.

Clean Me Up Leviticus 11-13 By Pastor Fernando Cabrera 1. What makes an animal clean or unclean? The animal world is divided into three spheres: • Fly in the air “…let the birds fly above the earth in the open expanse of the heavens” (Genesis 1:20) • Walk in land “God made the beasts of the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asaph's Wilderness

Contributed by Dan Cale on Feb 12, 2005

This message deals with wilderness experiences in life and how Asaph the praise leader of Israel dealt with them.

Asaph¡¦s Wilderness Psalm 77 Tonight I want to talk to you about the wilderness. The wilderness is a place of Spiritual Dryness ¡V of emptiness that takes the soul. Asaph who wrote this psalm was in the wilderness. Asaph - was the worship leader for Israel. A famous and skilled musician King ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: *other

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow

Contributed by Patrick Ziegler on Mar 20, 2005

Jesus’gives us an example of feetwashing.

Feetwashing: An Example To Follow John 13:1-17 March 20, 2005 PM Subject: Examples Central Theme: Why we ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing. Objective: Every Christian ought to follow Jesus’ example in feetwashing because of four R’s. Introduction: One of the Free Will Baptist ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

God's Healing Touch

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

God Touches our lives, just like he touched the leper--breaking down restrictions and taboos--to accomplish miracles and work God’s will.

Luke 5:12-16 “God’s Healing Touch” INTRODUCTION One of the byproducts of the Korean War was an overwhelming abundance of orphans. The orphanages were bursting at the seams, and there was no possibility for the staffs to adequately care for the all of the children. Consequently, the death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Lutheran

The Tender Heart Of God

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jul 7, 2004

God watches over us with a tender heart. This is a great nursing home sermon or Bible study.

THE TENDER HEART OF GOD Isaiah 49:15 (KJV) 15Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee. I.THE EAGLE THAT FLUTTERETH (9-14) Deuteronomy 32:11-12 (KJV) 11As an eagle stirreth up her nest, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15

Denomination: Baptist

What Every Christian Should Have?

Contributed by Shane Rodriguez on Nov 8, 2004

Three elements a Christian should have to survive against the Devil.

This is Paul’s last epistle to the Christians. He is in prison and about to be beheaded for his stand for the faith in Christ. verse 6 show us Paul’s attitude He says "i am now ready to be offered" The greek word for "offered" speaks of being poured out as a drink offering to God. Since Paul knows ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Other Side Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 1 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! There is ANOTHER SIDE OF CHRISTMAS. To the Bible characters who played an important role on that first Christmas day, it was not necessarily all peace and joy and love.

Introduction It would be difficult to imagine Christmas without lights, good food; without new clothes, new shoes, new toys for the children, without parties; without merrymaking. Since childhood we have known Christmas in the Philippines to be a day of fun, festivities, that is almost impossible ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel: God With Us

Contributed by Sam Greene on Dec 9, 2004

This sermon explores the significance of Jesus’ title: Emmanuel.

What is so significant about Emmanuel: God With Us? •Notice the word ’with’ (Gr. prep. met-ah’)- a preposition properly denoting accompaniment; in the same way the instrmentalists accompany our singing. •Often used in composition, in substantially the same relations of participation or proximity, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Baptist

"America Needs A Footwashing"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 24, 2003

Joshua was told to "take his shoes off," he was standing on holy ground. Once again, God stands with a drawn sword, offering leadership. Will America bow down to the God of the Bible?

Text: Joshua 5:13 And it came to pass, when Joshua was by Jericho, that he lifted up his eyes and looked, and, behold, there stood a man over against him with his sword drawn in his hand: and Joshua went unto him, and said unto him, Art thou for us, or for our adversaries? 14 And he said, Nay; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Needs And Wants"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Before it was even caled the "church" the church has been finding ways to meet the needs of people. But what about our wants?

"NEEDS AND WANTS" Acts 2: 42-47 I) Intro A) An "I need" illustration from kids childhood (Kids says, "I need" and the parent says, "you need? Or you want?") II) Text: RECAP: 3000 accepted Christ. Church jumped from 120 to 3000 in one day! A) Snapshot 1) Did not reject Jewish religion a) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom In An Enslaved World

Contributed by Steve Steve on Mar 13, 2002

A short sermon (devotion) on aspects of freedom from various peoples perspectives.

Freedom Freedom. What is freedom? What represents freedom? Are any of us really truly free? Ask someone who lives in a communist country what freedom means to them. Ask someone who lives in the fear of dying daily what freedom means to them. Ask someone who is bought and sold like property ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Blessed Are The Meek Series

Contributed by Bobby Roger on Nov 21, 2003

The character of meekness and its consequences.

HOW TO REALLY BE BLESSED SERIES A Series of Messages on the Beatitudes Matthew 5:1-12 Message #3: BLESSED ARE THE MEEK Matthew 5:5 I. THE CHARACTER OF MEEKNESS (enhancing the kingdom) A. By Explanation 1. Not weakness as many suppose 2. But a mild disposition; a gentle spirit 3. The opposite of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Baptist