Sermons on Ways To Bear Fruit:

"Where There's Smoke..."

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 10, 2004

Baptism of the Lord Sunday; a sermon on remembering your baptism.

Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 “Where There’s Smoke…” by: Kenneth Emerson Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org. Do you remember your baptism? If you were baptized as a baby, you probably don’t. But I bet that if you were baptized as a baby you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

Misconceptions About Salvation

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Mar 26, 2004

A study of three of the most common misconceptions about salvation.

Misconceptions about Salvation Scripture References: Philippians 3:2-4:1 Deuteronomy 30:6 2 Corinthians 5:10 Romans 16:18 Other References: The Bible Knowledge Commentary 1. Introduction a. We each have made mistakes in our life. We probably continue to do so today. b. Some have little ...read more

The Crucifixion: The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Joe Harding on Mar 29, 2004

THE CRUCIFIXION BROUGHT OUR FORGIVENESS

THE CRUCIFIXION: THE POWER OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 23: 32-43 MARCH 21, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Someone once said, to err is human; to forgive divine! Not long before she died in 1988, in a moment of surprising candor in television, Marghanita Laski, one of our best-known secular humanists and novelists, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Humiliation And Glory Series

Contributed by H. Kevin Derr on Apr 20, 2004

Exposition of Hebrews 2:5-9

November 10, 2002 First Church of the Brethren H. Kevin Derr Hebrews 2:5-9 “Humiliation and Glory” 5It is not to angels that he has subjected the world to come, about which we are speaking. 6But there is a place where someone has testified: “What is man that you are mindful of him, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-9

Denomination: Brethren

Foundation Stones For Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Apr 27, 2004

OUR PURPOSE: To understand marriage as God intended it to be, in contrast to the opinions of the world around us. Let us therefore go on a scriptural tour in our search for foundational truths on which to build our marriage.

Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this sermon compilation, I would be honoured to receive an e-mail from you ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Charismatic

From Indescretion To Intercession

Contributed by David Shipman on May 8, 2004

Mother’s Day

Mother¡¦s Day 2004 Introduction: „« Welcome and wish all mothers a Happy Mother¡¦s Day „« Today is a day where we honor our mothers Eph 6:2 2 Honour thy father and mother; (which is the first commandment with promise;) (KJV) What is the promise: Deut 5:16 16 ¡§Honour thy father and thy ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mamma Told Me Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 10, 2004

What role does a mother play in shaping the character and future of her children?

OPEN: Steve Pollard said his mother was very influential in his life… he said: My mother taught me RELIGION: "You better pray that will come of the carpet." My mother taught me LOGIC: "Because I said so, that’s why." My mother taught me CONTORTIONISM: "Will you look at the dirt on the back of your ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Out For Idols Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 19, 2004

Idols come in a variety of forms and will keep us from being delighted by God, delivered by God and being developed by God.

INTRODUCTION I want to conduct a little quiz this morning. I want you to raise your hand if you know the 4 following people: Reuben Studdard (winner of American Idol contest) Kenny Chesney (local boy, winner of his first Country Music award) Annika Sorenstam (Best lady golfer, just competed with ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

6 Keys To Building A Church

Contributed by Rick Edwards on May 24, 2004

6 keys to motivating your church into becoming involved in church growth.

It’s going to be a special day today. Today is a celebration of a new beginning for Abundant Life Baptist Fellowship. It’s going to be a fresh beginning where everybody is going to be involved. Pastor Paul is the Senior Pastor, so he has a lot of responsibility, I have been asked to head up ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Great Blessing Brings Great Testing

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 17, 2005

Then Moses led Israel from the Red Sea and they went into the Desert of Shur. For three days they traveled in the desert without finding water.

Pastor Dave Martin ~ Cross Creek Community Church ~ May 15, 2005   Great Blessing brings Great Testing! Part 1   Many Examples is seen in God’s Word... · Jesus’ Baptism > Tested in the wilderness (Mt 4) · David conquered enemies > Fell to Bathsheba (2Sam 8 & 11) · Elijah ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Bible Church

Advent: Utterly New Anticipation

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 20, 2005

UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION IS THE HOPE GIVEN THAT WE MAY WALK IN THE LIGHT OF GOD!

ADVENT: UTTERLY NEW ANTICIPATION ISAIAH 2: 1-5 NOVEMBER 28, 2004 INTRODUCTION: In the late 19th Century in America, there was a wave of enthusiasm for prophecies predicting the actual date for Christ’s Second Coming. One such prophet was an Adventist leader William Miller (1782-1849). And it is ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Walk The Walk And Talk The Talk Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 22, 2005

Some walk the Walk but don’t talk the talk. Some talk the talk but don’t walk the walk. This sermon encourages one to get it together. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style.

TALKING THE TALK and WALKING THE WALK 1 John 1:6 -7 6 If we say that we have fellowship with Him and {yet} walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth; 7 but if we walk in the light as He Himself is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: *other

To Everything Turn, Turn, Turn

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 23, 2005

A sermon on Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 on the obstacles and opportunities for each new season of life. (Thanks to many SermonCentral contributors for many ideas and illustrations)

Sermon for 5/22/2005 Ecclesiastes 3:1-15 Introduction: The difference between Jason and me, we are in different seasons of life. WBTU: A. Our Scriptures today talk about times and seasons in every life. B. There are times and seasons that all of us will pass through. There are times and ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven ~ Tickets Only

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 24, 2005

We all have a personal invitation to His Place.

HEAVEN Revelation 21:1-7 1: Introduction: Everything is going to Change! How many of you have planned to go on a cruise this summer or take a holiday by the sea this year? Well make the most of it because this scripture tells us that when we finally get to heaven it’s going to be very ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-7

Fighting For Freedom

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

Many have given their lives for my freedom; only One has given His life for my soul!

Fighting for Freedom Ephesians 6:11-18 Ephesians 6:11-18 “Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Church Of God