Sermons on Valuables:

Ephesus

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Jun 20, 2002

What God expects from a church is often different from what the Church thinks he expects. This was true at Ephesus and is true at many other churches.

Rev 2:1-7 Introduction: -Seven Golden Candlesticks are the seven churches. -Seven stars are their ministers -Why only seven of the churches – why not Troas, Miletus, Colosse, or Hieropolis? -These seven letters contain messages valuable to our church. Let us identify what God loves about these ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Study2 - Revelation Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 18, 2001

Study two of the Book of Revelation.

Study 2 The Setting THE Prosecuted Preacher (vs. 9) Brother – member of the brotherhood of believers Companion in Tribulation John 16:33 Acts 14:22 Romans 5:3 & 8:35 2 Corinthians 7:4 Kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ Kingdom – the Messiah on the throne of David Patience of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Methodist

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 11

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 1, 2001

Lesson 11

God has a purpose for this world that involves US. It was His purpose to save us, and He did, and it is also His purpose to use us and He will. Just as we are called to be salt in a decaying world, we are also called to be light in a darkened world. I. A REALITY THAT IS INESCAPABLE "Ye are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Presence

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Sep 22, 2002

A message encouraging fathers to spend time with their children.

THE POWER OF PRESENCE AIM To teach men that their presence is important to the spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their children (especially boys) and encourage them to become more involved with them. INTRODUCTION Children today are in trouble. In his book Bringing Up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:3-4, Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

Every born-again child of God will one day stand before Christ to answer for his testimony in this life.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Rom. 14:12; II Cor. 5:10-11 INTRO. The judgment seat of Christ is for believers and it must not be confused with the Great White Throne Judgment which is for the unbelievers. The believer’s sins are judged on the cross of Calvary at the moment he is saved. (I Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:12, 2 Corinthians 5:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Faithful Or Fruitful

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Oct 7, 2002

It is possible for one to consider himself faithful but still not produce any practical fruit for the kingdom of Christ.

FAITHFUL OR FRUITFUL? Matt. 25:14-30 INTRO. Parables defined -- a story used to illustrate a spiritual truth. Why Jesus used parables -- Matt. 13:10-11 So this parable is to teach us some spiritual truth about the working of the kingdom of heaven. In order to find that truth we must ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Problems In The Promise Land

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002

Just because you’re in the promise land doesn’t mean you won’t have any problems.

Problems In the Promise Land Genesis 26:18-22 In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

As Children

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

"And These Words" Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 28, 2002

We can memorize the words to a silly song, but we cannot memorize the Word of God.

“AND THESE WORDS…” Text: Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Introduction A. Read Dt. 6:4-9 B. Illustration: Recite the words to “The Ballad of Jed Clampet.” C. Why is it that we can memorize the words to something as insignificant as “The Ballad of Jed Clampet,” but we cannot memorize the Word of God? D. “Many ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:6-9

Denomination: Methodist

True Believers

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jul 25, 2002

The marks of a true believer are obvious.. and they will manifest.

TRUE BELIEVERS 1 Peter 2:9-10a But you are a chosen race, a royal group of priests, a holy nation, and a special people. You must tell about the wonderful things that God has done. He called you from darkness into His amazing light. Those who were once not a people are now God’s people (Simple ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Little Lunch

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

Even small things can make a big difference with the power of Christ working through them

One Little Lunch Matthew 14:13-21 March 17, 2002 Introduction "A man was packing a shipment of food contributed by a school for the poor people of Appalachia. He was separating beans from powdered milk, and canned vegetables from canned meats. Reaching into a box filled with various cans, he ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Church Of God

The Cost Of God's Power

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Aug 28, 2002

Every believer has the potential to be powerful if they are willing to invest their time in an intimate relationship with Christ.

The Cost of God’s Power March 2002 Matthew 25:1-12 “At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with them. The wise, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Barnabas: "Son Of Encouragement"

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian.

Thesis: Barnabas models a life of encouragement for every Christian. Introduction: 1. During the course of history some great things have happened that might NOT have happened were it not for some unknown, obscure person: a. Illust. Colombus' discovery of America: In 1491 and early 1492 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Suffering Who Is To Blame... Some Thoughts

Contributed by Michael Treston on Oct 24, 2001

can we blaim God for all the suffering in the world, or is something else responsible.Notes on suffering

The oldest question is the question of today’s world The Church is in decline It’s shrinking faster than the share value of Air New Zealand Why? I think one reason it that it’s considered to be largely irrelevant Doesn’t have anything to say People don’t have a problem with Jesus- just the guys ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9, Romans 12:21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Measure Of A Life Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Oct 28, 2001

Part 1 of a 4-part series on Christian stewardship responsibilities.

Part 1 - THE MEASURE OF A LIFE Introduction: Stewardship is about much more than money. In fact, money is really a very small part of our stewardship. Stewardship is about how we live our lives. Christian stewardship is the management of your life for God. How then do you measure the success of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24, Luke 12:1-40

Denomination: Baptist