Sermons on Usefulness:

The Benefits Of God Becoming Man

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005

What are the benefits of God becoming one of us?

The Benefits of God becoming man. (Hebrews 2:5-18) 1. We have access to the grace of God. (V9) “So that by the grace of God…” 2. We have victory over death (V9) “He might taste death for everyone” 3. We have adoption into the family of God (V10) “In bringing many sons to glory…” 4. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Blessing After Another

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Jun 3, 2005

A Message compeling us to Count our Blessings

One Blessing after another John 1:14-18. Intro: Can you imagine going on vacation in the middle of the winter and your sitting on the beach somewhere warm, relaxing enjoying the sun, and suddenly out of nowhere a massive tidal wave comes crashing down on top of you and everyone else on the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Baby Dedication

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Mar 10, 2006

This is a message used during a baby dedication service...

We are so honored today to be able to take part in the dedication service for: Savannah Morgan Germany Born: November 7, 2005 at Huntsville Hospital Women’s and Children’s Center Savannah was born weighing 6lb 5oz and was 18 1/2 inches long. Parents: Brad and Tammy Germany Brother: ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:2

Denomination: Baptist

Lifting High Jesus

Contributed by Richard Abernathy on Mar 13, 2006

Christ has been lifted high for us.

Lifting high Jesus… Pastor Richard Abernathy John 12:32 I was sitting in a devotional meeting the other day listening to a rather dispassionate preacher. This man was trying to make the point that if we, as professing Christians, would simply come together, in Jesus’ name, we could forget about ...read more

Scripture: John 12:32

Denomination: Congregational

Print Of The Nails

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

What does the print of the nails speak to us?

1stBBC Print of the nails 1. Speaks of the extraordinary love Isa 53:5 But he was wounded for our transgressions, he was bruised for our iniquities: the chastisement of our peace was upon him; and with his stripes we are healed. Psa 22:16 For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

In Bitterness She Prayed

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Apr 8, 2006

God used her bitterness to impact a nation.

IN BITTERNESS OF SOUL – SHE PRAYED 1 Sam 1:1 There was a certain man from Ramathaim, a Zuphite from the hill country of Ephraim, whose name was Elkanah son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu, the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 1 Sam 1:2 He had two wives; one was called Hannah and the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Alive

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Apr 15, 2006

Jesus did it all for us...He is Alive!

Holy Spirit Bless Us 4-18-06 Matthew 28: 1-10 RESURRECTION SUNDAY In his book, Henry Morrison said, “The bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead is the crowning proof of Christianity. If the resurrection did not take place, then Christianity is a false religion. If it did take place, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Purifying Fire Of Trials Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2006

Our lives are orchestrated by God to refine us.

The Purifying Fire of Trials (I Peter 1:6-9) 1. Life is filled with difficult to answer questions. Why do toasters always have a setting that burns the toast to a horrible crisp, which no decent human being would eat? If the professor on Gilligan’s Island can make a radio out of coconut, why ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Take Up Your Cross

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jul 22, 2006

Just what does the Lord expect of us?

Take Up Your Cross Luke 9:23-26 Rev. Phillip A. Wright Introduction: This morning we are going to look at one of the better known verses in Scripture. “Take Up your Cross.” Today we will look at the entire passage and dig out just what Jesus is saying and not saying. Attention: Jesus used this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

What Is A Deacon?

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 27, 2006

Join us in examining the Biblical role of a deacon.

Today we elect four men to serve our church in the office of deacon. Before we participate in this election, I want to lead you in examining the question, what is a deacon? That is an important question for a church to answer. However, it is difficult to get a comprehensive answer because the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Gospel According To Superman Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Aug 11, 2006

Gospel Presentation used prior to leaving Iraq.

The Gospel According to Superman The New King James Version. 1996, c1982 Nashville: Thomas Nelson. It has been a good week here at FOB Speicher. I went to Talafar this week and took Eagle Express back and forth. It is amazing to me how 6th BN can turn an hour and a half flight into four hours. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Harvest Pray For Workers.

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Sep 20, 2005

The harvest is ripe for us to win people to Christ.

It’s Time to Harvest: pray for workers. MT 9:36-38 1. Jesus Saw. 2. The workers are few. 3. We are commanded to pray. Jesus declared, "The fields are ripe, and the harvest plentiful. It’s time to begin reaping." At that moment, the great, final spiritual harvest began. It started as a harvest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Building Of A Local Church

Contributed by Ryan Davis on Sep 22, 2005

How to be used of God in the building a Local Church

The Building of a Local Church Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11 5. Who then is Paul, and who is Apollos, but ministers by whom ye believed, even as the Lord gave to every man? 6. I have planted, Apollos watered; but God gave the increase. 7. So then neither is he that planteth any ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Hurricanes And God

Contributed by Tony Grant on Sep 24, 2005

God is with us even in the midst of the fury of the hurricane.

Hurricanes and God James 1:2 09/18/05 2373 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of James, chapter 1, and follow along as I read v2: 2 My brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of any kind, consider it nothing but joy, Amen. The word of God. Thanks be to God. Did God ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power In His Name Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 29, 2005

Are we using his name for what it is worth

POWER IN HIS NAME (Divorce Series Part 5) Scripture Reference: Matthew 14:22-33 (KJV) Matthew 14:22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal