Sermons on Victory Through Knowledge:

Culture Shifts: Slow Down, You're Going To Fast

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Jan 21, 2002

This line from a Simon & Garfunkel song describes the breakneck pace of our technologically advancing culture. How do we go about tuning out the world and tuning in to Christ, striving to be faithful Christians in today’s world.

Phillipians 4:8-9 Bibliography: Cultures Shifts, Lesson 3 The world was forever altered in 1436 when Johannes Gutenberg invented the printing press. Although forms of printing had existed for approximately 400 years, Gutenberg’s moveable type made out of metal revolutionized the printed world. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Methodist

A New Jesus

Contributed by Garrol Finch on Dec 30, 2000

Many settle for a new concept of Jesus that has no conection to the Biblical Jesus.

A New "Jesus" Text: (Mat 24:4-24 KJV) And Jesus answered and said unto them, Take heed that no man deceive you. {5} For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. {6} And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-24, Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Glow In The City

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 3, 2001

Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see?

God’s Glow In the City? Thesis: Our city throws out a portrait to all who visit her. They can see and observe what values we live by. So what do they see? Texts: Rev. 21:23,24 “The city does not need the sun or the moon to shine on it, for the glory of God gives it light, and the lamb is ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:23-24, Revelation 22:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Challenged By Change

Contributed by Harold White on Jan 5, 2001

Changes will come, but God is in charge of the changes.

Challenged By Change! Hebrews 11:25; Malachi 3:6 Incredible changes have taken place in the past hundred years. We are experiencing more change than ever in history. The rate of change is so great that we barely catch our breath before another blast of change slams into us. Everything we’re ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25, Malachi 3:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Need In Our Land!

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jan 6, 2001

We are in need of a Heaven-Sent, God-shaking Revival.

The Greatest Need in our Land today is a Heaven-sent Revival! Not a Man-made, or a program-generated revival, but a Revival straight from the throne-room of God on High! Man can’t produce it. Never has there been a preacher who could preach it up. Never has there been a choir, or a quartet that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In The Beginning... God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2001

What happens when people focus on the things of this world rather than God?

Poem: He was just a little lad, and on the week’s first day, Was wandering home from Sunday School, and dawdling on the way. He scuffed his shoes into the grass; he found a caterpillar He found a fluffy milkweed pod, and blew out all the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-3, John 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Undertanding Above Obedience

Contributed by Patrick Lane on Jan 16, 2001

John the Baptizer’s call for repentance calls us to live the live we already know.

As I reminisce on Christmas this year a few movies come to mind. It’s a wonderful life, miracle on 34th street; a Christmas story is my favorite. Another favorite is the edited version of Christmas Vacation. That movie is full of hilarious scenes and the one I believe to be my favorite changes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:2-18

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Man And Poor Man

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Jan 28, 2001

The way we behave toward people indicates what we really believe about God!

RICH MAN, POOR MAN James 2:1-13 The secretary picked up the phone and heard a very countryfied voice on the other end saying; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” Puzzled, the secretary said, “Excuse me sir?” He repeated; “I want to talk to the head hog at the trough!” She then ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Is My Faith Real? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 19, 2001

Faith is either alive or dead. You know yours is alive if your actions speak as loud as your words.

Is My Faith Real? (Christian Survivor Series; Living Godly in a Godless World) A reality check to help our actions be more like our beliefs. James 2.14-26 February 18, 2001 14What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15If a brother ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Into Thin Air Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Feb 28, 2002

Those who risk nothing, instead risk everything.

Into Thin Air Lessons from Mt. Everest May 10, 1996, a severe and sudden storm trapped several climbers high on Mt. Everest as they were descending from the summit. In what has become the deadliest single tragedy in the mountain’s climbing history, a total of eight people perished. A NYTimes ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practical Principals For A Prosperous Perspective

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

attitude

Practical princpals for a prosperous perspective, Luke 5:1-11 Eric A. Snyder, Minister; Farwell Church of Christ November 25, 2001 A man was watching the news one night when it was reported that a car was going the wrong direction on the freeway. The man knew his wife was on that freeway and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Value One Another Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 10, 2002

one of a series on building community

Building Community - Value One Another In a society that is becoming increasingly fragmented, in which people seem more and more separated from one another, the church can be a refuge. More than a building, more than a Sunday morning meeting, more than an organization. A community. A place ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Maintaining Our Attitude Even In The Midst Of Problems

Contributed by Dr. Robert Mckenzie on Mar 20, 2002

God wants us to have a godly attitude even whent times are bad

Maintaining our attitude even in the midst of problems Psalms 34:1-4 Introduction There was a man who was flying in an airplane with his friend who was giving him some personal flying lessons. So the man was looking at all the instruments but there was one in particular that the pilot ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-4, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To The Church In Ephesus Series

Contributed by Johnny Small on Mar 21, 2002

How does the church in Ephesus compare with our church? 1st in series of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

To the Church in Ephesus In this series on the Seven Churches of Revelation, we will be examining the commendation and condemnation of each of the seven churches and learning the lessons that is meant for our Church. Let’s read: Rev 2:1-7 1 "To the angel of the church in Ephesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Consequence

Contributed by Todd Riley on Feb 20, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 3:7-19

Islington Baptist Church February 18, 2001 Sermon Text: Genesis 3:7-19 Scripture readings: Psalm 32, 139 In Psalms 32:1-6a it says “Blessed is he whose transgressions are forgiven, whose sins are covered. Blessed is the man whose sin the LORD does not count against him and in whose spirit is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist