Sermons on Wakefulness:

#6fruit Of Spirit Goodness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 29, 2002

#6 Study of the fruit of the Spiirit: GOODNESS

#6 STUDY OF THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT: GOOD-GOODNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Galatians 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23. Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. TEXT: Gen.2:9 But of the tree of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23, Genesis 2:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#3spin A Web Answers Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 28, 2002

We close the spin the web series with a heavy conclusion of loved ones going to hell.

#3 Spinning a web to catch the lost: ANSWERS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We must develop a system to bring others to the Lord. Part 3 of 3. TEXT: Text: Prov. 11:30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life: and he that WINNETH souls is wise. Jude 1: 22. And some having ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:30, Jude 1:22-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God

To Be A Hero

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 10, 2002

A 9/11 message. What does it mean to be a hero? How does God define heroes? This word is adapted from a message by Kenneth Sauer.

To Be A Hero * Credit to Kenneth Sauer, this is an adaptation from his notes * Def. of a Hero - a person of great strength & courage who is regarded by others as an ideal or model * People have many ideas of what a hero is o Pro Athlete, Business Tycoon, etc * The concept of hero was better ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:22-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Old Year

Contributed by David Salisbury on Sep 12, 2002

A sermon for closing out the old year by realizing that "the end of a thing is better than it’s beginning." (Ecc. 7:8)

As I reflected on the end of the year and what to say to you in this last Sunday morning sermon of 2001, I thought of Solomon’s words in Ecclesiastes 7:8 “The end of a thing is better than its beginning;” Now I know some brethren would like to say that a proper translation of that verse is that the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8, Ecclesiastes 7:10, Lamentations 3:27, Isaiah 40:31, Revelation 2:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiving When Your World Falls Apart

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Sep 18, 2002

An important step to healing after tragedies like 9-11 is forgiveness. But how is it possible? (17th Sunday after Pentecost)

FORGIVING—WHEN YOUR WORLD FALLS APART (Matthew 18:21-35) (Review the Gospel lesson, Matthew 18:21-35. Peter asks, “How many times should I forgive?” Jesus gives a number, but his point is that we should ask another question: “How many times does God forgive me?” Put yourselves in the shoes of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

Let Freedom Reign In You

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Sep 18, 2002

A sermon about True Freedom found in Christ.

Let Freedom Reign In You! Pastor Glenn Newton 6-30-02 2 Cor 3:17-18 17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. 18 And we, who with unveiled faces all reflect the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his likeness with ever-increasing glory, which ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17-18

Denomination: Nazarene

Freedom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 21, 2002

A sermon for Reformation Sunday

Reformation Sunday John 8:31- 36 "Freedom" 31 ¶ Jesus then said to the Jews who had believed in him, "If you continue in my word, you are truly my disciples, 32 and you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free." 33 They answered him, "We are descendants of Abraham, and have never ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-36

Denomination: Lutheran

Doubting Thomas? How About Willing Thomas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 29, 2002

Thomas was a lot more willing then doubting, this sermon makes a case to change thomas name to willing thomas rather then doubting thomas

John 20:24-29 Thomas the Doubter? How about Willing Thomas Introduction A. Sometimes we just associate people with what they do. B. Let me give you a couple of Examples C. Larry works for a printer, his real last name is Kosht D. However to me, his last name is printer, middle name is the, and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"Are We Doing It Our Way Or God's Way?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 5, 2002

Living in readiness and anticipation of the Second Coming of Christ.

Matthew 25:1-13 “Am I Doing Things My Way Or God’s Way?” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA One day, while visiting a home for mentally challenged children... ...operated by a Christian friend... ...a minister noticed the tiny handprints of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Right Connection"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002

When Christians remain in fellowship with Christ, we produce the fruit of the vine.

John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: United Methodist

"The Right Connection (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 12, 2002

What it means to remain in Christ.

John 15:1-8 Galatians 5:16-26 “The Right Connection” By:Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Shortly after I was saved, I was hanging out with my teenage friends, and a group of them were being really mean and bullying to a kid who happened to have a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26, John 15:1-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Preparing For Tomorrow…today

Contributed by Jonathan Busch on Nov 23, 2002

As Christians we find ourselves in the position of waiting for the return of our Lord. How do we maintain an attitude of expectancy while in this position of waiting. The parable of the ten virgins teaches us a few things.

Preparing for Tomorrow…Today Text: Matthew 25:1-13 Intro: The title of my message tonight is “Preparing for Tommorow…Today” Now now matter what the title sounds like this is not an will planning clinic…and then again maybe it is! Illus: The story is told of a man who dreamt one night that an ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Is Becoming A Stranger In America

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Dec 29, 2002

God is fast becoming a Stranger in America. The church must step up and pray for Revival of the church and repentance for the nation.

JEREMIAH 14:1-15:3 DECEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church THE LAND OF JUDAH IS IN A GREAT FAMINE. WE HAVE READ HERE A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. THE PROPHET JEREMIAH DESCRIBES THE CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN MOURNING. THEY HAVE BEEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gripped By Fear

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Fears in America

Psalms 64:1-4 "... Hear my voice, O God, in my prayer: preserve my life from fear of the enemy. Hide me from the secret counsel of the wicked; from the insurrection of the workers of iniquity: Who whet their tongue like a sword, and bend their bows to shoot their arrows, even bitter words; That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 64:1-4, 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

What Dreams Are Made Of

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 14, 2000

Following the example of Joseph we can see how a dream becomes a reality

I believe each one of us has a dream placed in our hearts, not the kind of dream like winning the lottery which is really the desire to escape our present circumstances. I am talking about a vision deep down inside that speaks to the very soul. The thing we were born to do, that draws from ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal