Sermons on Whosoever Will:

Giving Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 1, 2005

This sermon describes the ways in which Christians are to give, and the motivation behind Christians’ giving.

(Note to the reader: In preparing this sermon, I based my work in part on a chapter in Charles Swindoll’s book "Improving Your Serve" (Word Publishing 1981) called "The Servant As A Giver". ) Today, I want to talk about the subject of giving, as a characteristic that Christians need to have. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The 17 Promises Given To The Overcomer

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

Any and everyone can sing the song "We’re overcomers", but only the true overcomers are given the promises of God.

“The 17 Promises given to the Overcomer” The word “overcome”, “overcometh”, and “overcomer”, comes from the Greek word “NIKAO” and appears in the Bible 32 times. Numbers in the Bible play a very important role; if you don’t believe that read 2nd Kings 13: 17 – 19 “And he said, Take the ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

Nick At Night

Contributed by John Nadasi on Feb 17, 2005

A non threatening invitation to salvation.

John 3:1-17 Paonia United Methodist Church February 20, 2004 This morning we continue along our Lenten journey As we return to an old friend. Lent, if you remember, is a season set aside to contemplate And even mourn the distance between God and mankind. And the purpose of this is to take an ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

Giving Thanks At The Crossroads Of Life

Contributed by John Baggett on Nov 24, 2003

Thanksgiving sermon or anytime. Jacob gave a prayer of Thanksgiving unto God at a difficult time in his life. He remembered God’s promises, Recognized his unworthiness and Realized God’s Many Blessings

Thanksgiving "GIVING THANKS AT THE CROSSROADS OF LIFE" Genesis 32:9-10 This week our nation celebrates the holiday of Thanksgiving. Unfortunately, I’m afraid that a lot of people in America today associate Thanksgiving more with the Macy’s parade, a special meal and a football game...than the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Did You Get For Christmas? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 22, 2003

Isaiah said that God was going to give us the gift of child... but why a child, and why would He come?

OPEN: A Sunday School teacher asked her class “What is Christmas - a time for?” She got the usual answers—Jesus’ birthday, a time of joy, a time to worship God… but then one child raised their hand and answered: "a time for sportsmanship, because you don’t always get everything you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Again A New Years Message

Contributed by Othey Mcnew Jr. on Dec 26, 2003

What we should expect to do and to receive as we enter the New Year>

Born Again A New Years Message John 3: 1-8 John 3 1 There was a man of the Pharisees, named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews: 2 The same came to Jesus by night, and said unto him, Rabbi, we know that thou art a teacher come from God: for no man can do these miracles that thou doest, except God ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Niles Lloyd on Jul 16, 2002

IN TIMES OF HEARTBREAK, TRAGEDY AND DIFFICULT CIRCUMSTANCES, WE HAVE A LOVING GOD WHO CAN COMFORT OUR HEARTS IF WE WILL TURN TO HIM.

TITLE: THE GOD OF ALL COMFORT 4/7/02 TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 1:1 - 4 INTRO: I DO NOT BELIEVE THERE HAS EVER BEEN A MAN TO HAVE SUFFERED AS MUCH AS THE APOSTLE PAUL AND EVER LIVED TO TELL ABOUT IT. PAUL AS A CHRISTIAN FACED SOME VERY HARD TIMES. HE FACED ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Seat Of Christ - Judgement

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 22, 2005

final installment on Judgment Series. Link included to Formatted Text Versions, Powerpoints, and Handouts for entire series, inc. "The Great White Throne" and "5 Bible Judgments."

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST A priest and a rabbi were standing by the side of the road holding up signs. The rabbi’s read, "The End is Near!" The priest, on the other side of the road, held up a sign which read, "Turn before it’s too late!" They planned to hold up their signs to each passing car. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Baptist

What God Wants

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 28, 2005

God’s will is not nearly the mystery we sometimes make it. God wants the lost saved, Christian to live godly lives, and for believers to pray. All three are inter-related.

What God Wants 1 Timothy 2:1-10 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: A guy was on a diet. His biggest temptation was donuts. As he drove down the street in front of his favorite donut shop, he prayed, “Lord, if you want me to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fasting And Its Purpose Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Jul 22, 2005

Ongoing series concerning questions

Sermon Series: ¡§Questioning the Faith¡¨ Sermon #12 ¡§Fasting and its Purpose¡¨ Text: Matthew 6:16-18 OPENING JOKE: ¡§FASTING Conference¡¨ In a Church bulletin the following words were printed: "The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals." QUESTION: There are many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Remember The Lord

Contributed by John Johnson on Nov 11, 2002

Remember and recognize what the lord has done on Calvary

Remember the Lord ( 1 Cor. 11:23–34 ) TLC Nov. 3, 2002 The passage we are dealing with this morning concerns the Lord’s Supper. The last part of verse 24 says, “this do remembrance of me.” It appears here according to our text, that it is possible for Christians to forget Christ. In fact, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 1:23, 1 Chronicles 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Body By Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Nov 14, 2002

Learning to become strong for the off-road times of life from 1 Timothy.

August 10 & 11, 2002 2 Timothy 2:1-13 “Body By Jesus” Let’s review a bit of last weeks message entitled “Hitting the Road. In last weeks lesson we learned that the Chassis that a “Built Lord Tough” life is built upon is a correct understanding of the “Promise of Life” that Paul writes of in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Intruder Or Welcomed Friend?"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 10, 2002

Let’s not miss the real story of Christmas!

Southern Hills Baptist Church December 8th 2002 Intruder or Welcomed Friend? Luke 2:6-7 By Pastor Mark Hensley 6While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah Raised The Widow's Son Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

Practical look at miracles in the Bible

ELIJAH RAISES THE WIDOW’S SON 1 Kings 17:17-24 Introduction: One of the most colorful characters of the Old Testament is Elijah. God used him in a mighty way in a time when spirituality was at an all time low in the land of Israel. James tells us this about Elijah. James 5:17-18 “Elias was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Fig Tree Cursed Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 24, 2001

Judgment nature of Christ should not be over looked and the sad shape of the church

FIG TREE CURSED Matthew 21:18-20 Introduction: This parable stays alone in the midst of the thirty-seven miracles of Christ as recorded in the Bible. We know that John 21:25 tells us that if all that if all that Jesus had done would have been written down, the world could not contain all the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-20

Denomination: Baptist