Sermons on Why Go To Church:

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Overcome Lackadaisical Attitudes

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all yo

1. The Holy Spirit helps us overcome any lackadaisical attitudes by giving us a wholehearted motivation to demonstrate our love for God. Jesus said, "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind, and love your neighbor as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does It Mean To Love God?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor.

Thesis: Loving God means loving your neighbor. Intro.: 1. Illust. Imagine a football coach who has spent countless hours training his team. At times he has been discouraged by their lack of discipline. It has taken much longer to bring them to a peak than he had anticipated. Constant murmuring ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 22:1-4

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Escape Spiritual Manipulation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth.

1. The Holy Spirit uses the truth of God's word to show us that we are not dependent on people, but God and His truth. Jesus said, "If you continue in my word, then truly are you are my disciples indeed. And you will know (love it through real life experiences) the truth and the truth will set you ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Measured Success

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements.

Today, many people measure success in terms of their economic, educational or social achievements. Jesus determined that His life was successful when He said to the heavenly Father, "I have brought you glory on earth by completing the work you gave me to do." (John 17:4) True success is never ...read more

Scripture: John 17:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Can Help Us Build Mutual Respect For Each Other

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses.

1. The Holy Spirit can help us build mutual respect for each other when we trust Him to help us focus on one another’s strengths rather than weaknesses. God has given each person special strengths, abilities, and gifts which are unique to that individual. Rather than focusing your attention on what ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Directed His People Toward Excellence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly

1. Jesus knew that excellence could only be measured in terms of the heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus did not make the mistake of letting His standards be measured relative to his cultural context. Instead, Jesus said, "Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect." (Matt. 5:48) ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Brethren Of Christ

Contributed by Chuck Cochran on Oct 26, 2000

This sermon examines the names of the brothers of Jesus.

“Brethren of Christ” Matt. 13:55 The name of Jesus means, “Jehovah is Salvation. This is the only means of salvation for all of mankind that is through the Shed Blood of The Lord Jesus Christ. Which is the provision of God in this life. It’s provided:  Freely  Faithfully (God ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:55

Denomination: Baptist

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Susan Nordin on Sep 15, 2002

Dealing with the Fruit of the Spirit in our lives...are we non-producing, partially producing or over producing?

What Lies Beneath John 15 1I AM the True Vine, and My Father is the Vinedresser. 2Any branch in Me that does not bear fruit [that stops bearing] He cuts away (trims off, takes away); and He cleanses and repeatedly prunes every branch that continues to bear fruit, to make it bear more and richer ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8, Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Christian's Privilege

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

There are many precious privileges that come with being a child of God. Sadly, most of these privileges remain unclaimed by Christians.

THE CHRISTIAN’S PRIVILEGE I Jn. 1:9-2:2 INTRO. When you came to Jesus Christ for salvation, not only was your eternal destiny secured but you were granted the greatest privilege ever afforded to man. You were promised by God that if you would confess your sins He would forgive them. Most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Benefits Of God

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Sep 19, 2002

David gives us an example of praising and worshipping the Lord

THE BENEFITS OF GOD Place Allendale Baptist Date January 2001 Read Psalms 103:1-5 A Psalm of Praise- David is known as a man after God’s own heart. He desired the ways & things of God. Although David sinned against God (committing adultery & murder) his relationship with God stirred him & always ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Privilege

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 22, 2002

In Christ, we have both an advocate and a propitiation. This will prove to be a great blessing when we stand before God.

THE CHRISTIAN’S PRIVILEGE I Jn. 1:9-2:2 INTRO. When you came to Jesus Christ for salvation, not only was your eternal destiny secured but you were granted the greatest privilege ever afforded to man. You were promised by God that if you would confess your sins He would forgive them. Most ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Me?

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 29, 2001

A Father’s Day sermon asking the question, "Do you want your children to be just like you?".

JUST LIKE ME? 2 TIMOTHY 3:14-17 Introduction: 1. The special music this morning poses an extremely important warning for us not only as fathers but for mothers, grandparents, etc. a. I want only best for my children. b. I believe all you fathers feel the same way about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessings Of Getting Out

Contributed by Raymond Dix Jr. on Feb 24, 2002

This messages describes what happens when we are obedient to God’s commands. This is illustrated through the experience of Abraham in Genesis 12.

(Elab) = Elaborate Genesis 12:1-3 12:1 Now the LORD had said to Abram: "Get out of your country, From your family And from your father’s house, To a land that I will show you. 2 I will make you a great nation; I will bless you And make your name great; And you shall be a blessing. 3 I will bless ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

I Pledge Allegiance To God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 10, 2002

Allegiance is defined as the loyalty owed by a subject to his or her sovereign. Synonyms for allegiance are loyalty, commitment, adherence, faithfulness and duty.

DEUTERONOMY 10:12-15 "AND NOW, ISRAEL, WHAT DOES THE LORD THY GOD REQUIRE OF THEE, BUT TO FEAR THE LORD THY GOD, TO WALK IN ALL HIS WAYS, AND TO LOVE HIM, AND TO SERVE THE LORD THY GOD WITH ALL THY HEART AND WITH ALL THY SOUL, [13] TO KEEP THE COMMANDMENTS OF THE LORD, AND HIS STATUTES, WHICH I ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage The Right Person Series

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Part 3 of 5 "The Lord of the Rings" The key to a great marriage is marrying the right person!

Quest for the Sacred Rings Lord of the Rings (part 3 of 5) “Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he has enough money to complete it? 29 For if he lays the foundation and is not able to finish it, everyone who sees it will ridicule ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-31

Denomination: Baptist