Sermons on What Is Reproach:

"Verbi Domini Minister” Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 21, 2004

The Christian is called to give one, simple message to the unchurched. It is the gospel in its simplicity.

“For I determined to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ, and Him crucified.” In his commentary on I Corinthians, Simon J. Kistemaker documents that in earlier centuries it was common for preachers of the gospel to write the letters, “V.D.M.” after their name. The letters stand for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:2

Denomination: Orthodox

Lesson"S From The Lord"S Zoo.

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 24, 2004

A SIMPLE OUTLINE ON THE LORD"S ZOO. JOB 12:7-12 READ.

TITLE,,LESSON"S FROM THE LORD"s ZOO. (GOD"s PEOPLE NEED). 1.THE DILIGENCE OF THE ANT- PRO.6:6-8 2.THE UNITY OF THE LOCUSTS -PRO.30:27 3.THE SECURITY OF THE CONIE -PRO.30:26 4.THE ENDURING POWER OF THE EAGLE-ISA.40:31 5.THE PANTING THIRST OF THE HART-PSA.42:1-2 6.THE DEVOTION OF ...read more

Scripture: Job 12:7-10

Stepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 25, 2004

Peter discovers that God has more in mind than just the people of Israel as he’s taken outside his comfort zone to share the gospel with Cornelius

It’s a weird story isn’t it? Peter’s up on the roof of Simon the Tanner’s house in the middle of the day praying and he starts to feel hungry. So he asks the cook to prepare some lunch and while he’s waiting he falls into a trance. Perhaps the heat of the day has got to him. Perhaps he starts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Anglican

Equipping The Church Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Aug 30, 2004

This is the fourth in a study series on Ephesians and deals with Paul’s prayer for the equipping of the early church for the job of kingdom building.

Paul’s Prayer – Churches Equipping Ephesians 3:14-21 How many of you know that the church has a job to do? What job has Christ left for us? “As the Father has sent me, so send I you.” How many of you know that if you are going to do a job you need the right equipment? If you want to move snow ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: *other

Throwing Stones At Blazing Bones Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2004

Steven’s preaching, like Jeremiah who said the word of God is like fire in my bones, was an outpouring of Spirit filled power. The opposition had no choice but to silence him or submit to his message.

Of all the weapons of mass destruction that have ever been available in the world, words are the most powerful. Of all the forces that shape and change cultures and societies, words are the most powerful. “The tongue has the power of life and death,” says the Proverbs. James warning us of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

7 Things That Come With Salvation

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Sep 18, 2004

OUTLINE (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION)

HEBREWS 6:9 (KJV) BUT BELOVED,WE ARE PERSUADED BETTER THINGS OF YOU AND THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION,THOUGH WE THUS SPEAK. (OUTLINE) (7 THINGS THAT ACCOMPANY SALVATION) 1. A HEART FULL OF LOVE (IST JOHN 4:7-8) BELOVED ,LET US LOVE ONE ANOTHER FOR LOVE IS OF GOD AND EVERY ONE THAT ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:9

When Fishermen Don't Fish

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Jun 4, 2005

We were called to be fishers of men. When we don’t fish problems arise.

When Fishermen Don’t Fish Matthew 4:18-20 In his book In the Eye of the Storm, Max Lucado tells about something that happened to him while he was in high school. Every year, he and his family used to go fishing during spring break. But one year, his brother and his mom couldn’t go, so his dad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Continuing In Revival

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 10, 2005

A message about keeping the spirit of revival alive after the meetings are over.

CONTINUING IN REVIVAL Acts 3:1-26 INTRO: What do we expect to happen after the revival services have ended? Is it back to business as usual? or, do we expect God to continue to do some great things in our lives and our Church? For some, you are glad that the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Forever Living In A Whatever World

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

Living a life that contrasts with the cynicism and darkness of the surrounding culture.

Forever Living in a Whatever World Philippians 1:27-28; 2:12-16; 3:20-21; 4:11-13 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Whatever! That’s one of those little “young people’s” words that exists for one purpose and one purpose only—to drive ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Sobering Reminder Of Life And Eternity

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Jun 16, 2005

This message takes a blunt look at the realities that Hebrews 9:27 expresses.

A Sobering Reminder of Life and Eternity Hebrews 9:27-28 R-eality • There is the reality of life 1. The joys of life 2. The trials of life • There is the reality of the end of life 1. Life is limited “Man born of woman is of a few days…” Job 14:1 “For what is your life? It is even a vapor ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

Lets Wake Up And Smell The Coffee

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Jul 16, 2005

IT IS OBVIOUS THAT SOME PEOPLE ARE LIVING IN A DREAM WORLD. THEY NEED TO WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE.I HAVE HEARD THIS SAYING ALL MY LIFE.

ROMANS 13:11, AND THAT ,KNOWING THE TIME,THAT NOW IT IS HIGH TIME TO A WAKE OUT OF SLEEP:FOR NOW IS OUR SALVATION NEARER THAN WHEN WE BELIEVED.KJV. IST THESSALONIANS 5:6 THEREFORE LET US NOT SLEEP ,AS OTHERS BUT LET US WATCH AND BE SOBER. PROVERS 6:9 HOW LONG WILT THOU SLEEP,O SLUGGARD WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11

Ready Or Not Here I Come. Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Jun 28, 2004

Guest Service - evangelistic address

GUEST SERVICE – JUNE 04. I don’t know if you have seen the trailers for the latest blockbuster movie. It begins with a question –Where will you be the day after tomorrow? The scenario is that due to problems with the ozone layer the polar ice cap melts creating all sorts of natural disasters ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Is Revival Possible Today?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A message encouraging church members to get prepared for revival.

IS REVIVAL POSSIBLE TODAY? Acts 2:1-8, 37-47 INTRO: The year was 1726. It began with two men. Frelingheysen and Gilbert Tennant. Later joined by Jonathan Edwards, revival spread across the whole New England area, until 150 communities were involved. Later, John Wesley, had a similar experience in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Effective Evangelism Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 2, 2004

Paul shares some insight from the as to what we can to in order to be more effective in evangelism

INTRODUCTION • When we accept Jesus as our Lord and Savior, our lives should change; people should be able to see a difference in our lives. • The church is called to reach out to lost people so that we can win them to Jesus. Once we immerse them into the kingdom of God, we are to take those new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Watch Your Table Manners Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 23, 2004

God accepts ALL sorts of people in his family -- and we need to as well!

Acts 10:1-48 We continue our study of the Book of Acts, and we now come to chapter 10. It opens with a Gentile soldier named Cornelius, who is told by God in a vision to send for Peter. Meanwhile, Peter is in another town and it’s late in the afternoon and he is tired and hungry. Someone starts ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed