Sermons on Waver Between Two Opinions:

Bless The Lord, O My Soul

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

David bares his soul in recording his relationship with God - who Forgives, who Heals, who Preserves, who Provides and who Satisfies.

Do you ever talk to yourself? In Psalm 103 King David is addressing himself. “Bless the Lord”, he exclaims, “Bless the Lord, O my soul”. It’s clear that he’s holding a conversation with himself. This isn’t by any means a unique experience for a believer. In fact it’s often a sign that a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Solution To A 'grave' Problem!

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

Easter sermon ... resurrection of Christ

"SOLUTION TO A ’GRAVE’ PROBLEM!" TEXT: John 20:1-31 INTRO: There is no event greater in human history than the resurrection of Jesus Christ! If there is no resurrection, there is no Christianity! The apostle Paul says this clearly: (I Cor. 15:17-19) "And if Christ has not been raised, your ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Is Finished

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross.

Over the last year we have considered 6 of the 7 last words of Jesus from the cross. Today we are going to consider the meaning of these words of Christ "It is finished" Q What does "It is finished mean" What does Jesus mean? The word in particular that Jesus used means "complete, perfect ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Baptist

A Reason For Living

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son.

The old man was nearly blind as he reached out to touch the face and hands of his son. "It is the voice of Jacob, but the hands are the hands of Esau." The aged hands felt the hairy forearms, not realizing that they were wrapped with the skin of a goat to simulate those of his twin brother. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-6

Insufficient Funds

Contributed by Kenneth Reed on Aug 9, 2001

Jesus paid the price for your sins.

America has become a nation of debtors. Our government’s national budget deficit is approximately five trillion dollars. Credit card offers flood the mail boxes and television screens of the American people. Most people find it impossible to own a house or a car without taking out a loan. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, 2 Corinthians 12:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trials Of Life Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Aug 11, 2001

How we handle lifes difficulties determines the type of Christian character we demostrate to others.

First Baptist Church August 5, 2001 James 1:1-8, 12 I’m going to start out with a trick question, who wrote the book of James? I probably made you second guess yourself, but James is the author. For the next few weeks we are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Disease Of Diotrephes

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 26, 2001

Does this ever happen today? Is there ever a time when you want to close the door of welcome on those who come seeking to fellowship with this church? with you? What are the ways we use to make people feel unwelcome?

THE DISEASE OF DIOTREPHES 3 John 1:9-10 (NIV) 9 I wrote to the church, but Diotrephes, who loves to be first, will have nothing to do with us. 10 So if I come, I will call attention to what he is doing, gossiping maliciously about us. Not satisfied with that, he refuses to welcome the brothers. ...read more

Scripture: 3 John 1:9-10, Mark 9:33-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Answers For Our Excuses

Contributed by Stephan Brown on Sep 28, 2001

A look at the excuses that Moses gave God for not accepting his call and the answers that God gave Moses to those excuses. Parralels the call of Moses with our call to evangelism and shows how Christ gives the same answers to our excuses. This sermon is v

God’s Answers for Our Excuses Exodus 3:9 –4:13 Introduction: Ex. 3:9-10 – Exodus records God’s calling of Moses to lead His people out of bondage in Egypt. Matt. 28:18-20 – Jesus also calls us to GO and lead his children out of bondage today. Not a physical slavery, but a slavery to sin. Even ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming An Authentic Christian

Contributed by Ponce Brown on Oct 5, 2001

Encouraging Christian committment

Becoming An Authentic Christian “Growing together towards Christian maturity…” Matthew 3: 1-12 1 In those days came John the Baptist, preaching in the wilderness of Judaea, 2 And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. 3 For this is he that was spoken of by the prophet Esaias, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Treasures Of The Trinity

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Oct 8, 2001

God working for us. Christ working in us and the Holy Spirit working through us.

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE TREASURE OF THE TRINITY “FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD, THAT HE GAVE HIS ONLY BEGOTTEN SON, THAT WHOSOEVER BELIEVETH IN HIM SHOULD NOT PERISH BUT HAVE EVERLASTING LIFE. FOR GOD SENT NOT HIS SON INTO THE WORLD TO CONDEMN THE WORLD,; BUT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Right Around The Corner

Contributed by Robert Parker on Oct 8, 2001

God has a divine appointment for his people. He will set the crooked road straight, hold our hand in times of trouble and lead us toward a path of righteousness.

(45:1) "Thus saith the Lord to his anointed, to Cyrus, whose right hand I have holden, to subdue nations before him; and I will loose the shall not be shut;" (45:2) I will go before thee, and make the crooked places straight; PT. I YOUR APPOINTMENT IS DIVINELY SELECTED Saints, today the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:1-2, Zechariah 3:1-4

Denomination: Christian Church

"Responding To Grace.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Oct 10, 2001

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.”

Nineteenth Sunday after Pentecost. October 14, 2001 Heavenly Father, empower us to acknowledge you, with praise and gratitude, when you work in our lives. Amen. Luke 17: 11-19 Title: “Responding to Grace.” Of ten cured lepers only one, a Samaritan, returned to Jesus to give thanks. “Leprosy” was a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Worshiping With Awe & Joy

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Oct 10, 2001

We’re not the audience. God is the audience, & God is watching us as we worship Him. So ask yourself, "Am I glorifying God as I worship here today?”

MELVIN NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) TEXT: Psalm 95:6-8; Isaiah 6:1-5 As we begin this morning, I would like for you to take a quick look at your Sunday Bulletin. The headline on the inside, just above the January 24th date, says, “Morning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-5, Psalm 95:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take Care Of The Body

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 21, 2001

A message discussing the individual church’s place in the body of Christ, and how we can relate to other members of the Body.

Take Care of the Body 1 Corinthians 12:12-27 (May 13, 2001) Introduction I have a feeling that since this is Mother’s Day, many of you, especially you ladies, thought this was going to be a Mother’s Day message. And if that’s the case, my guess is that the title of the message may have got you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:21-27

Denomination: Wesleyan