Sermons on Vindication Of Jesus:

Appropriate Smallness

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 30, 2003

TRUE HUMILITY BEFORE GOD IS THE ESSENCE OF LENT AND OUR CHRISTIAN EXISTENCE.

“APPROPRIATE SMALLNESS” 2 CHRONICALS 7: 11-22 LENTEN LUNCH SUNDAY MARCH 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In Paul Harvey’s “For What It’s Worth Department” there was a story about a man named Speedy Morris. Speedy was a basketball coach for LaSalle University. He was shaving one day when his wife called out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:11-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Church - A Family

Contributed by Troy Harkey on Apr 16, 2003

When we think of the church, we most often think of a place like this where we come to worship and to study and be taught God’s Word, but before the church was the institution, as we know it today, the church was a family.

THE CHURCH – A FAMILY (Mat 12:47-50) 47, Then one said unto him, Behold, thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to speak with thee. 48, But he answered and said unto him that told him, Who is my mother? and who are my brethren? 49, And he stretched forth his hand toward his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

"Life After Death" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 26, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that upon death, believers Step-Out of Time immediately into eternity.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fort Stewart, Georgia BIG IDEA: UPON DEATH, CHRISTIANS IMMEDIATELY STEP OUT OF TIME INTO ETERNITY … REFERENCES: 1 Cor. 15:52-54; 2 Cor. 5:1-10; John 11:25-26 (I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live…).; ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Truths In The Tabernacle

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Dec 9, 2003

The symbols of the tabernacle

“Truths from the Tabernacle” Exodus 16-40 Intro: Let’s play a little Bible trivia! What do the following all have in common? Ebenezer, Ezel, Zoheleth, Galeed, and Mizpeh? Answer - They are all the proper names given to certain stones in the Bible. They are marker stones, memorial ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003

Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Mary's Recipe For Christmas Joy

Contributed by Don Schultz on Dec 18, 2003

What must you combine to find joy this Christmas season? Mary reveals her recipe for joy in the Magnificat.

Luke 1:39-55 MARY’S RECIPE FOR CHRISTMAS JOY What is the recipe for the perfect Christmas cookie? A few weeks ago many of our members baked cookies at home, and we gathered those cookies onto plates and delivered them to area businesses – just a way of sending a Christmas greeting to the people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-55, Luke 1:41-45

Denomination: Lutheran

The Devil Made Me Do It

Contributed by Paul Redwine on Jan 2, 2004

The Christian servant has a responsibility to handle temptation properly; He or she must take personal responsibility for his or her sin.

"The Devil Made Me Do It," James 1:12-18 Paul Redwine, Northside Christian Church, Sunday, July 6, 2003 INTRODUCTION [READ TEXT, James 1:12-18] Verse 12 is a reminder: the servant who endures trials passes the tests in life will: 1. Be blessed 2. Receive the crown of life Now we see by the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:11-13, James 1:12-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Arrows Out Of Sticks

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

child-rearing--7 rules for making arrows out of sticks

Making Arrows out of Sticks Ps. 127 Think w/ me: Does the Lord build every house? (v. 1) Are all parents happy? (v. 5) The point here is not quantity, but quality. (Quantity depends upon the size of YOUR quiver) This passage says that children are the heritage of the Lord…but, does it say ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Mirror, Mirror

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

Preparation for the Lord’s Supper, or any time--The mirror of God’s Word gives us a truthful glimpse at ourselves. Link included to formatted text, video, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Mirror, Mirror… I Cor. 11:26-31 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/MirrorMirror.html II Cor.13:5—examine yourselves… We find ourselves looking into a mirror quite often. After all, we all have to look at our refection in order to see how to make ourselves look better on the outside. We need to see ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

Multiplied Through Your Afflictions Series

Contributed by Martin & Elder Nedra Wilson on Jan 21, 2004

In this message Dr. Wilson deals with how, the the Affliction that the world givesa and God allows only brings out the best in us!

Ex. 1: 6-14 (Exodus 1:12 KJV) But the more they afflicted them, the more they multiplied and grew. And they were grieved because of the children of Israel. As to better understand what this verse was really saying I found myself having to go to our long time trusted friend Dr. Webster. Webster ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:6-14

Denomination: Apostolic

We Are Vaulable

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jan 21, 2004

This is just an outline about we are vaulable to God. A baby is not a choice its a child

Sermon The Human Life is Valuable to God Luke 12:7 I. We (humans) are valuable because God knows us. Fear the Lord Not Man there are things to fear in life, some very serious things. However, there is a vast difference between what men usually fear and what God says to fear. The things men fear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:7, Psalm 139:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Give Up, Finish What You Started

Contributed by Victoria Oladipupo on Feb 4, 2004

A message to encourage you to keep to your assignments and dreams and finish what you started despite opposotions, barriers and obstacles.

VICTORIA OLADIPUPO Freedom of Christ Church TOPIC: DON’T GIVE UP, FINISH WHAT YOU STARTED Scripture Reading: Zechariah 4: 6 -10 6] Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Get God's Attention

Contributed by David Wilson on Feb 5, 2004

A brief devotional type sermon from Malachi 3

Malachi 3:13-18 In this running “dialogue” between God and the People, Malachi pictures God as saying that the people had spoken harshly toward God. I particularly like the King James wording “stout” because it conveys that the words were not only harsh, but also strong words. The Amplified ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is Good

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Jun 22, 2003

The goodness of God

Welcome.... This Thursday, we will be celi-bra-ting Thanks-giving Day, and I trust this will not be just one day of Thanks-giving, but every-day should be a day of thanks-giving. As we gather together this Thursday, with our friends and loved ones, let’s take the time to truly thank God for what ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-8, Psalm 73:2-3

Denomination: Church Of God

Humpty Dumpty

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 26, 2003

When faced with temptation, run the other way.

Humpty Dumpty I like the Bible. Sure, it seems a given that a person in my position would, but I like it for more than just the obvious reasons. Reasons such as, it’s God’s Word, our directions for living, a history of Christianity. No, I like it for another reason, as ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed