Sermons on Visiting Those In Prison:

Need A Friend?

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 16, 2002

JESUS IS OUR FRIEND!

NEED A FRIEND? JOHN 15: 1-17 OCTOBER 13 INTRODUCTION: I am told about this newspaper in England giving a reward for the best definition of what is a friend? Thousands answered, the winner? "A FRIEND IS ONE THAT COMES WHEN EVERYONE ELSE GOES.” JACKIE ROBINSON was the first African American to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Journey With God #1

Contributed by Donny Tatimu on Oct 20, 2002

John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion, it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is someone’s journey with God and to God’s heart

Our Journey With God Psalms 23:1-6 1 Peter 2:21, 25 PROLOGUE John Bunyan, in his “Pilgrim’s Progress”, has made many people realized that Christianity is not just a religion –in fact, it is not- it’s more than a religion, it’s a way of life, or maybe in this case I would like to say, it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25, Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 21, 2002

Jesus dealt with people in wisdom, compassion and respect when talking to them about their souls. We would do well to do the same.

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner Text: John 4: 25-29 Intro: One thing that invariably stands out when reading about Christ’s personal dealings with people is His magnificent wisdom. Jesus knew just how to approach every person. He always knew how to get to the heart of the problem in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Worthy Of Glory

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 26, 2002

Jesus Christ is worthy of glory!

WORTHY OF GLORY John 3:22-36 Introduction: This is the subject I want to speak to you about today. Jesus Christ is worthy of glory! Turn your Bibles to John 4:22-36, and while you’re turning there I want to share with you a story about a very interesting well-educated Greek philosopher whose ...read more

Scripture: John 3:24-36

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Avoid Making A Mess Of Your Life Series

Contributed by Larry Sarver on Aug 15, 2002

A teaching message on Genesis 26:34-28:9.

Genesis Series #52 July 07, 2002 Title: How to Avoid Making a Mess of Your Life Email: pastorsarver@yahoo.com <mailto:pastorsarver@yahoo.com> Website: www.newlifeinchrist.info Welcome to New life in Christ. Today we continue with message #52 in our verse-by-verse study of the Book of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crawling Out Of The Brokenness Hole #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 10, 2002 John 15:1-8 “Crawling Out of the Brokenness Hole” Alan Nelson, the pastor of the Scottsdale Family Church chronicles a time in his life that is very familiar to me. His story is much like my own. Every church I have pastored has done well. We have always grown, not always ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Death In The Pot

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Aug 23, 2002

Man today is trying to give humanistic answers to spiritual problems to solve the emptiness of the soul, but it cannot be done.... The answer may often sound right, look right, and even be politically correct, but we realize that apart from Jesus Chris

"Death In The Pot" 2 Kings 4:38-41 Someone has observed that we live in a “cut-flower civilization” today. We speak of justice, morals, peace, and ethics, but do not establish a rooted foundation in God. Therefore there is little left to sustain a purposeful life. Things can look good on the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41, Proverbs 16:25

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Accuracy Of Prophecy (1 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section focuses on the measure of a prophet and the accuracy of scripture.

Accuracy of Prophecy (Part 1 of 6) Prophecy is an integral part of scripture from Genesis to Revelation. It is prophecy that sets the Bible apart from all world religions. Many religious leaders make predictions but none uphold the same standard as the Bible requires. The Bible sets two ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-35, Isaiah 45:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes A Great Church

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 12, 2002

Sermon on the qualities that make a dynamic church that people will want to be part of.

TITLE: What Makes a Great Church, part 1 TEXT: Acts 2:42 THEME: Church growth. Health, evangelise P.S. Rick Warren states, and I agree, that the key issue for churches in the 21st Century will be church health, not growth. Because when a congregation is healthy it will grow. INTRODUCTION: We all ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Nov 19, 2003

There is a difference between being "glad" and being "grateful". There is a difference between being "cleansed" and being "whole". Jesus illustrates this in this miracle.

“Jesus Teaches About Thanksgiving” Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION: We CONTINUE in our series about “What Jesus Taught”. We have already seen what Jesus taught about: The Holy Spirit, the Tongue, Prayer … Thanksgiving is my favorite time of the year (weather, meaning). The true meaning of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Be Mimics Of God

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

If we are children of God,and if God is truly our Father, then we ought to imitate or mimic our Father.

October 26th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome.... It is good when saints can come to-gether and fell-ow-ship, and last evening we had a wonderful fellowship at the home of Bro. and Sis. Jones........... Last Sunday we used as our topic, Is Any Thing Too Hard For The Lord? and we con- cluded that there ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Compromise

Contributed by Ottawa Pullen, Jr. on Dec 1, 2003

Learning not to compromise your blessing and what to do when you do.

Compromise By Rev. Ottawa R. Pullen, Jr. Senior Pastor and Founder Of Light of the World Church, Inc. 7800 Bissonnett, Suite 260 Houston, Texas 77074 November 30, 2003 Find the book of Genesis chapter 12. Compromise is more easily tolerated by us, perhaps more so than any other sin. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gift Of Life - Celebrating God's Gifts Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 7, 2003

God has given us the gift of life... but do we realize how wonderful a gift this is and what it means to us?

OPEN: Bob Hope was one of the great comedian of the last century. As he was getting along in years, he once commented that he’d been reading and was astonished to discover: “Today my heart beat over 103,000 times, my blood traveled 168 million miles, I breathed 23,400 times, I inhaled 438 cubic ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24, Psalm 139:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Made These Wise Men So Wise?

Contributed by Michael Davidson on Dec 8, 2003

The wisdom needed to begin a search for God, to pursue that search, and finally to respond in worship once the successful fulfillment of that search is realized.

Sunday Morning Matthew 2:1-12 December 7, 2003 "What Made These Wise Men So Wise?" Introduction: The day after Thanksgiving Day, is known as the busiest shopping day of the year. From all the reports I’ve seen, the malls were full of shoppers. You know what that means don’t you? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Something More?

Contributed by Charles Newman on Dec 11, 2003

Are you looking for something more for Christmas this year? As you see the little girl looking up the chimney, you can imagine her emotion of what else can there be for me?

Looking for Something More for Christmas? by Charles R. Newman Luke 2:14 – 3rd Sunday of Advent Dec. 14th, 2003 We all “expect” certain things for Christmas. Presents/gifts are most likely one of the most expected. Next I believe would be the food. Turkey, ham, dressing, yams, anybody hungry yet? ...read more

Denomination: Methodist