Sermons on We Are The Branches:

Here We Go Again

Contributed by James Wilson on Oct 18, 2000

A call to Mission Work.

Here we Go Again! Eight years ago, God called one of my best friends to go to the Mission Field. I was mad at God for calling him and mad at Eddie for listening. Eddie Pastored a large, influential church about 100 miles away from where I served. He was my pastor. When I had a problem, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 24:24

Denomination: Baptist

Choices We Must Make

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read Rom. 6:6-14 B. "Are YOU an Instrument or an Ornament?" C. Every day we must make choices; Choices that effect us and others in our lives. D. God has made us "Free Moral Agents" in that He allows us the freedom to Choose. E. With the Freedom of Choice also comes ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Kind Of Revival We Need

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

In Habakkuk 3:2 the prophet of God asked the Lord to ìRevive thy work in the midst of the years.

In Habakkuk 3:2 the prophet of God asked the Lord to ìRevive thy work in the midst of the years.î We live in a generation that is more interested in surviving than they are reviving. There will be problems as we enter the ìNew Millennium.î Those problems will be ignited by what many are calling, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2

Choices We Must Make

Contributed by Steven Cook on Oct 18, 2000

I. Introduction A.

I. Introduction A. Read Rom. 6:6-14 B. "Are YOU an Instrument or an Ornament?" C. Every day we must make choices; Choices that effect us and others in our lives. D. God has made us "Free Moral Agents" in that He allows us the freedom to Choose. E. With the Freedom of Choice also comes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Observe Christmas

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Do not judge or criticize others for an honest, worshipful, loving, and giving attitude about the Christmas holidays.

WHY WE OBSERVE CHRISTMAS TEXT: Romans 14:5-6 INTRODUCTION: Some Christians are touchy, sensitive, and full of objections about Christmas. To you I say (in the words of Scripture): If you regard the day, regard it unto the Lord. If you do not regard the day, then BE SURE YOU ARE CHRISTIAN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:5-6

We All Want Retribution

Contributed by Johnny Bley on Sep 13, 2001

We all want retribution for what has happened in NY, but vengeance belongs God.

We All Want Retribution Deuteronomy 32:1-43 Unless you have been hiding under that proverbial rock, you are aware of the terrorists attacks on Washington and New York. The images of the planes flying into the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center are forever burned into our minds. It is ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:1-43

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Targets For Fear Or Blessing?

Contributed by Lynn Loe on Sep 26, 2001

As God’s children are we receiving the fears of this world or the blessings of God?

Are we a target for fear or blessings? Psalm 37:1-11 1 Do not fret because of evildoers, be not envious toward wrongdoers. 2 For they will wither quickly like the grass, and fade like the green herb. 3 Trust in the LORD, and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Can We Trust The Bible Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Covers four areas that confirm the reliability of the Bible

CAN WE TRUST THE BIBLE? by Randy A. Croft Tonight’s question is a popular one among Christians and non-Christians alike? The Bible. Is it reliable? Is it all myth? Just good literature? Or God’s word? Can we trust it? I want to present four reasons why I believe in the reliable and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 26:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Bring A Sacrifice Of Praise

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Nov 16, 2002

Compares OT Sacrifices, NT sacrifice of Christ, and how today, we can bring a sacrifice of praise.

Larry C. Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: We Bring the Sacrifice of Praise Text: Hebrews 13:11-16; Psalm 50:14 Introduction In baseball, they have a play that’s called a Sacrifice fly. If a runner is on 3rd base... and there are less than 2 outs... the batter can try to hit the ball ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:11-16, Psalm 50:14

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Do We Sing? Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 18, 2002

Sermon 3 of 5 on Why we do the things we do. This message was delivered by Esther Hetrick, Worship Minister. History reminds us that musical styles have been changing all along. At one time every song was a new song, and we can find positive contributi

Why do we sing? By Esther Hetrick Meridian Christian Church For early Christians, the book of Psalms was their songbook. And what a variety we find—joyful praise and adoration, confession and remorse, the pouring out of struggles and conflict, some quiet and reflective, others exuberant; some of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Shall We Then Say?

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Nov 24, 2002

After discussion our sin and need for a Saviour, Paul asks five pertinent quesions and then proceeds to answer each one.

What Shall We Then Say? Romans 8:31-39 Reading: Psalm 27:1-6 Intro: Romans 8:1 -In the previous 7 chapters of Romans, Paul has spent a great deal of time talking about our sin. -How all have sinned. Roman 3:23 -How man worshipped the creation rather then the creator. -How the law does not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Baptist

We've Got A Secret Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 25, 2002

There’s a secret to being contented and thankful. Do you know what it is?

(During the Song Service, we sang “Blessed Assurance,” “Tell Me The Story,” and “Near the Cross” = and I prefaced their singing by noting that they were all written by Fanny Crosby) OPEN: In Budapest, a Jewish man went to his rabbi and complained, "Life is unbearable for my family & I. There are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are We Looking For Jesus

Contributed by Gordon Ross on Dec 8, 2002

A message challenging us to look for Jesus as a "man of sorrows" rather than among the pomp and ceremony that many would prefer. (Hear this sermon, and others, preached online at www.coalmarshbaptist.com. Air date is 12-22-02)

Isaiah 53:1-3 December 7, 2002 “Who hath believed our report?” They did not believe the “report” in Isaiah’s time that Messiah was to come thru the seed of Abraham They did not believe the “report” in Christ’s and the apostles time even though they had the scriptures. Rom. 10:16-17 But they have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Walk Together?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 8, 2002

We as Christians all belong to the body of Christ. It is one body made up of many different members

Shall We Walk Together? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 12-08-02 We as Christians all belong to the body of Christ It is one body made up of many different members Story : Heart. Brain ,lowly foot or asylum lunatics never unite The foot put it in to perspective for them we all need each other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Which Mountain Will We Ascend?

Contributed by Robert Eggers on Feb 26, 2001

There are two kinds of Christians, those who follow rules and those who follow Chirst--which are you?

Today’s gospel is from Luke 9, the account of Jesus’ transfiguration. But I would like to juxtapose that reading with an Old Testament text from Exodus. I read the Exodus passage first: The LORD said to Moses, "Come up to me on the mountain and stay here, and I will give you the tablets of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:27-36

Denomination: Lutheran