Sermons on What Americans Beleive:

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believ, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 4 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 3 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Invitation

Contributed by Cameron Smith on May 12, 2006

God offers all people an extraordinary invitation to come to him....

1. An extraordinary invitation (55:1-4) Last week I attended my first ever Chinese Wedding Banquet. Because I had never actually been to one before, I was told there would be quite a bit of food. So right from the start I had fairly high expectations. I’m quite a big fan of food as some of you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

To Whom Is The Blessing?

Contributed by Tony Skaff on May 20, 2006

To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? The blessings mentioned in Luke 6 are usually misunderstood.

1stBBC To whom is the blessing and to whom is the woe? Luke 6:20-26 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Swing Wide You Heavenly Gates

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 29, 2006

Let’s get this straight from the start- who is in charge of all this? This earth? And what is His will for it?

"Swing wide you heavenly gates". Psalm 24. WBC 28.05.06am Introduction Inspiration is a funny thing. Something clicks… it’s like the Lord runs a highlighter through it- and you just know you should preach on it It just didn’t feel right to preach on JOS 3:5 Joshua told the people, "Consecrate ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Way Of Kingdom Growth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we expect God to act one way

September 26, 2004 THE WAY OF KINGDOM GROWTH Matthew 13:31-33 Have you ever noticed that when God works, He seldom works the way we expect Him to? Would you expect God to move someone to Utah so they could find Christ? Yet that’s exactly what He did with some of you. How many times do we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Parables Reveal About You

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you that it’s not quite as simp

September 12, 2004 WHAT PARABLES REVEAL ABOUT YOU Matthew 13:1-23 In the Bible Jesus says, “I came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus came to proclaim good news to the captives. Jesus came to reveal the truth about God. Jesus came to be light in a dark world. But what if I told you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Recognizing Christ's Worth

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. I’m double-minde

October 3, 2004 RECOGNIZING CHRIST’S WORTH Matthew 13:44-46 I sometimes wonder if I really know what it means to follow Christ. I find myself wanting to give my all for Jesus, but end up giving Him only a part. Too often my devotion is half-hearted instead of wholehearted like I want it to be. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Baptist

How To Escape From Reality

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? Is there any guarantee you’ll have your job a year from now? Is there any guarantee I won’t get cancer or you won’t die in an auto accident? Is there anything certain in this world? Is there an

October 10, 2004 HOW TO ESCAPE FROM REALITY Matthew 13:47-50 Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? For instance, will George W. Bush be re-elected as president? Two weeks ago that almost looked certain. Now, the polls tell us that the race is a dead heat. Will the Utes go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Weeds

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year old brother this week

September 19, 2004 PARABLE OF THE WEEDS Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 God is at work in the world today! That’s why hundreds of Russian school children were slaughtered by terrorists a few weeks ago. God is at work in the world today. That’s why a troubled 13-year old boy shot and killed his 16 year ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Spreading Tree Of Influence

Contributed by John Gaines on Jun 2, 2006

Every Christian is either a first-generation Christian or on who has a family history of some faith and dedication to the Lord. Both are valuable assets to the church when used properly.

INTRODUCTION I. FIRST GENERATION CHRISTIANS A. How many of you are ‘first generation Christians’? By that term, I mean people who do not have parents or close family members who were members of the church of Christ who taught or influenced you to obey the gospel. You studied the Bible for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finishing The Story

Contributed by Simon Fullylove on Jun 26, 2006

A look at the big picture in terms of the role of the bible in preparing us for mission in today’s world

Introduction I came across this illustration of the role of the bible and our role as the followers of Jesus (by N T Wright): Suppose someone discovered a play by say, Shakespeare – there were 4 acts but the 5th had been lost. The first four acts provide such a wealth of characterization and ...read more

Scripture: John 20:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

We mustn’t keep the Good News to ourselves.

A Day of Good News 2 Kings 6, 7 Background: Siege against Samaria (vs 24) • Inside the city - great famine (vs 25) • Donkey head - 80 shekels, 5 shekels for a little grain • When hungry money doesn’t mean much • Women were eating their young (vs 26-30) Elisha’s message to the King ( ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God"S Favorite Word???

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Mar 31, 2007

NO DOUDT EACH OF US HAVE A FAVORITE WORD WE LIKE TO SAY,,,, GOD ALSO HAS A FAVORITE WORD LET ME SHOW YOU IN GOD"S WORD WHAT IT IS.YOU CAN ADD YOUR ON MEAT TO THE OUTLINE!!!!!!

TITLE GOD"S FAVORITE WORD "COME" ISAIAH 1:18 COME, NOW,AND LET US REASON TOGETHER,SAITH THE LORD:THOUGH YOUR SINS BE AS SCARLET THEY SHALL BE AS WHITE AS SNOW :THOUGH THEY BE RED LIKE CRIMSON THEY SHALL BE AS WOOL. A.GOD"S FAVORITE SON-- JESUS. B.GOD"S FAVORITE BOOK--BIBLE. C.GOD"s FAVORITE ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18, Isaiah 1:1-18

The Divine Christ Series

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on Apr 9, 2007

Through His death Jesus finished allthings by His resurrection. Through His resurrection He gave us power over death, hell, and the grave.

I. He Created All Things (1.2c). -Christ was not created in Bethleham at His birth. John tells us that He was in the beginning with God and in fact that He was God. a. Jesus Has Always been and will always be. b. Nothing was created without Him. -Jesus is not only equal with God, He is God! II. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving To The Lord

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Apr 13, 2007

SOME THINGS WE SHOULD GIVE TO THE LORD IF WE ARE SAVED, WHY BECAUSE GOD GAVE HIS BEST, HIS ONLY SON JESUS.

TITLE GIVING TO THE LORD TEXT JOHN 3:16 LET ME SHARE A ILLUSTRATION BEFORE I PREACH,, (HOW FOOTBALL IS RELATIVE TO CHURCH) 1.QUATERBACK SNEAK--CHURCH MEMBERS QUIETLY LEAVING DURING THE CLOSING HYMN. 2.DRAW PLAY-- WHAT MANY KIDS DO WITH THE ORDER OF SERVICE DURING WORSHIP. 3.HALF TIME--- THE ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16