Sermons on Verbal Etiquette:

First Do...then Teach

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 28, 2004

A little different take on the Ascension, using the words of Luke: "all that Jesus began to do and to teach"...giving special emphasis to the sequence, First Do...then Teach.

Sermon Preached by Pastor Larry C. Brincefield on May 23, 2004. Title: First Do…Then Teach Text: Acts 1:1-11 Introduction 1. Many people are quite familiar with the death of Jesus Christ … • And His resurrection… • But people aren’t quite as familiar with the Ascension… • The Ascension of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Nazarene

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 20, 2004

The final message in a series on the "I am" discourses of Jesus from the book of John.

The Great I Am – I am the Vine July 18, 2004 John 15:1-8 Sunday AM Setting: Jesus is w/ His disciples on the way to the Gethsemene. Somewhere along the way, they likely came across a vineyard which served as the perfect setting for another important lesson from the Messiah. Note: Jesus wants ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible Is Accurate-Part 2 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

Revelation, inspiration, and preservation are the processes by which God communicated His Word to humankind. These three words assure us that the Bible is 100% pure.

When asked what the three most important elements in real estate are, realtors respond: ‘location, location, location.” Such a response usually gets a chuckle, but the issue really isn’t a laughing matter. Those three responses are the most important issues in real estate and giving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Prospering In A New Church Plant

Contributed by Darron Edwards on Apr 9, 2004

How to prosper in a new church plant, start-up, or re-start congregation

HOW TO PROSPER IN A NEW CHURCH PLANT Habakkuk 3: 17 - 19 INTRODUCTION: I have the greatest respect for anyone who can do anything from scratch. It is so easy to go out and "buy the instant formula" or purchase the product already made so that all that needs to happen is a "re-heating process". ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-19, Habakkuk 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The River Of Life

Contributed by Stan Simonik on May 14, 2004

The Word of Christ that saves, comforts, and guides, is the River of Life soothing a spiritually parched life like a river in the desert.

Dear people of God, what is it about rivers that we human beings are so attracted to? Actually any body of water. It is no secret that waterfront property is much more expensive than other land. In spite of potential floods and the ever-present mosquitoes, people are willing to pay premium price ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Pursue The Good Of Others Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 5, 2005

Jesus wants us to "do good" and "save lives", to show concern for the physical and spiritual needs of people. Let us pursue the good of others, and seize every opportunity to do so.

Jesus pursued the good of other people. • He did it in his healings; he did it in his teachings. • In fact, Jesus lived his entire life for the good of other people. • We are all beneficiaries of that life - He died ultimately for our good. Today, we are called to live such a life. • As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Got Love

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 12, 2005

Love inside the church is too much like love in the family. We are hard on the ones we love. Love within the church is good stuff and Paul explains the standard.

Got Love 1 Corinthians 13:4-8A I went to a wedding yesterday. It was one of thoes events that brought the reality of time and how many years have passed into clearer focus. The groom was the son of some really good friends. He is about the same age as James. I congratulated our friends on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Congregational

"A Place Where Love Grows" Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Mar 25, 2005

Part of the sermon series on the building blocks necessary for a Church to grow.

Webster’s dictionary, defines love as a strong liking for someone or something, or a passionate affection for another person. Notice that Webster’s definition of love involves objects of the world, using the word “person” or “something.” The problem that is evident in a human definition of love is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Warfare Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 22, 2002

What is SPIRITUAL WARFARE and how does it affect the christian and non-christain

ONCE YOU ARE SAVED, THERE IS A BATTLE TO BE FOUGHT: IT IS CALLED SPIRITUAL WARFARE Yet despite Satan’s vast arsenal of devices and deceptions, a few, by the grace of God, come to Jesus when "He" calls. They come by faith and surrender all to Jesus. They follow Him. They have overcome the many ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4, 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing, A Clue, A Choice, A Command? Series

Contributed by David Hill on Aug 10, 2004

What the Bible has to say about thithing.

Tithing! A Clue, A Choice, or A Command? Malachi 3:6-10 Introduction: Army firing range in basic training. One thing I quickly learned, if you want to get off the firing range unharmed you listen carefully to the instructions of ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be God's Good Friend

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 18, 2003

God wants to use you to make those around you aware of His offer of friendship.

HOW TO BE GOD’S GOOD FRIEND II COR. 5:16-20 AUGUST 17, 2003 Chester’s First Baptist Church Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: [23] And the scripture was fulfilled that says, "Abraham believed God, and it was credited to him as righteousness," and he was called God’s friend. -Jms. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23, 2 Corinthians 5:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Fruit Of Anger?

Contributed by Monte Robinson on Sep 4, 2003

Give your congregation the tools they need to spot, control, and overcome anger in their lives.

Introduction: A time when I was very angry... I. Let’s take a look at two types of anger scenarios: A. One type is when we, are being petty 1. These are misunderstandings; someone has a bad tone of voice; someone takes their bad day out on us, someone messes with our pet peeves, or we don’t get ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Reconciliation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 12, 2003

Keys to reconciling with God and people

Joseph Brings Reconciliation to His Family – Gen. 43-50 Preparation for the Teacher Introduction 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand how to bring reconciliation in among their family, friends and neighbors. 2. Explanation of the Aim: Joseph teaches us how to get over any feelings of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Principled People

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 16, 2003

It’s easy to hold to convictions when there is no tension and strife in your life. But how pertinent are your principles, how firm are your convictions, when you are challenged by a man of God to do something that goes against your core beliefs? No; how s

"And I set before the sons of the house of the Rechabites pots full of wine, and cups, and I said unto them, Drink ye wine.But they said, We will drink no wine: for Jonadad the son of Rechab our father commanded us, saying,Ye shall drink no wine, neither ye, nor your sons for ever." My heart’s ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Conquering Canaan: We Are Going To Have To Fight

Contributed by Brian Barrett on Feb 15, 2003

THIS SERMON IMPLIES SOMEWHAT OF A MILITARY STRATEGY FOR US TO FIGHT FOR OUR PROMISE JUST AS THE ISRAELITES HAD TO FIGHT FOR CANAAN.

Conquering Canaan: We are Going to Have to Fight Num 33:50-53 50 And the LORD spake unto Moses in the plains of Moab by Jordan near Jericho, saying, 51 Speak unto the children of Israel, and say unto them, When ye are passed over Jordan into the land of Canaan; 52 Then ye shall drive out all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 33:50-53

Denomination: Pentecostal