Sermons on Why Go To Church:

From Throning To Stoning

Contributed by Don Baggett on Nov 14, 2008

Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. At first people wanted to sacrifice to them as gods, but then turned on them, stoned Paul, and left him for dead.

Paul and Barnabus didn’t know it, but they had jumped from the frying pan to the fire! They came to Lystra and began preaching the gospel. Faith to Be Healed They went to the market place everyday and preached. They were street preachers! There was a man there who was crippled. Notice the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-28

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Success Patience Series

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Nov 25, 2008

We all want it, but if the truth be known we have all got it Patience you can also listen at www.preaching.co.nr

PATIENCE Patience is commonly limited to the ability ’to wait’ however, patience must include a combination of perseverance and self-control. Therefore patience is the ability to wait without frustration or reaction. The AV captures the virtue of patience by using the word ’long-suffering’ which ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Run For Your Life Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Jun 12, 2008

As we continue in our study of Hebrews, we continue to look at the importance of faith in the Christian life as we run the race of life.

Run for Your Life Hebrews 12:1-3 Intro Throughout our study of the book of Hebrews, we have noted the emphasis on being steadfast in our faith; the warning against developing unbelief and the need for a faith that endures. This emphasis continues, with our own life of faith described here in the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

A Real Man's Faith

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jun 19, 2008

Real faith makes a real man

A REAL MAN’S FAITH 6/12/08 Hebrews 11:24-29 S__L__R__ 1. RECANTS EGYPT’S POSITION Vs. 24 A. Personal Decision 1. Head –“come to years” a. mature enough to make a life changing decision b. probably around 40 yrs. old 2. Heart a. ‘refused to be called the son of Pharaoh’s daughter’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Released And Set Free

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Salvation cuts the strings of sin. It’s time to put the past behind and start living as Jesus Intended.

Released and set Free 2 Corinthians 3:17 A BAZAAR WAS HELD in a village in northern India. Everyone brought his wares to trade and sell. One old farmer brought in a whole covey of quail. He had tied a string around one leg of each bird. The other ends of all the strings were tied to a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:17

Denomination: Church Of God

Running Back To God Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Nov 22, 2007

With Jonah’s new purpose he is about to be used mightily. Do you desire to be used by God, but feel trapped in circumstances?

We are looking at Jonah’s prayer as he prayed to God from an unlikely place, the stomach of a fish. To pray we must have faith in God. Sometimes we say there are no atheists in foxholes. Now we find out from Jonah that there are no atheists in fish bellies. Can you imagine what it would be like ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Avoid The Bite And Stin Of Alcohol Series

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 14, 2007

Don’t let the snake of alcohol bite you and poison your life.

ILLUSTRATION: The bite of of snake and its effects Have you ever handled a snake? You know it is a very delicate matter to handle snakes. They can slip out of your hand very easily. When you don’t have them under control, a snake will do its best to snap at you and bite you. They hiss and then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Baptist

A True Prophet For Our Times Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 27, 2007

Micah’s message does not belong to only the days of Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. Micah is a prophet for our times. Our age needs to hear the words of a prophet of the Lord. Let us study Micah’s superscription closely and see the qualities of a true prop

A True Prophet for Our Times Micah 1:1 Intro Harry Emerson Fosdick titled his autobiography The Living of These Days. He asserted that he was who he was because of specific experiences in his life coupled with his particular, inherent personality. Fosdick’s life and ministry grew out of his ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Love Of God

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 7, 2008

The kind of love God expects His followers to have for one another.

1 John 3:16-18 “The Love of God” I. The Measure of Love (16a) A. Dualism of John’s writings • Love & Hate • Light & Dark • Righteousness & Sin B. There is no middle ground with John, no gray area. C. This causes us to do a reality check  here John says you either love your brother or ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Knowing Jesus

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 22, 2008

Knowing Jesus is more than knowing facts; this sermon stresses the need for personal knowledge of and commitment to the Lord.

Knowing Jesus Mark 8:27-35 Who is Jesus Christ? Opinions vary. He was born in an obscure village, the child of a peasant woman. He worked in a carpenter shop until he was thirty. Then for three years he was an itinerant preacher. He never wrote a book. He never held an office. He never had a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

Escape From The Pit

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 16, 2007

Principles and actions to take when discouraged

I. Enemies In the Pit --------------------- - Horrible pit - Ps 40:2 - DOUBT Christopher Hitchens’ book God Is Not Great: How Religion Poisons Everything. Sam Harris was a little-known graduate student until he wrote the phenomenally successful “The End of Faith” and its follow-up, “Letter to a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A New Set Of Clothes Series

Contributed by Donald Minshew on Jul 17, 2007

Describes the new attributes we begin to put on as believers in Christ

Counseling and leadership materials tell us that we need to sandwich negative information with positive reinforcement. Holy Spirit inspires Paul to do this same thing: foundational statement 3: 1-4(positive); areas of sinfulness that will cripple Christian living 3:5-9 (negative); now moves us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Three Disciplines Of Practicing Righteousness Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 20, 2007

God wants us to practice our righteousness. Note Jesus’ words, “practicing” righteousness – the first time you try it, you’re not so good at it, but you can get better

THE THREE DISCIPLINES OF PRACTICING RIGHTEOUSNESS Part two in our series on the Sermon on the Mount… OPENING TEXT: “Beware of practicing your righteousness before men to be noticed by them; otherwise you have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.” (Matthew 6:1). What do we learn from this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: *other

Forgotten Word, The Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Aug 6, 2007

To live our lives within the context of the eternal purposes of God and understand that we are called to be Kingdom Builders.

The Forgotten Word Introduction We have been talking about- Kingdom of God- Pt 5. Today- an essential discipline for Kingdom people. Neh 8:1 God’s people requested- Word of God be read to them There were times Israel- ignored God’s Word. 2Chr 34:14, 18-21 King became distraught when he heard ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

When Is An Empty Chair A Reason For Hope?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007

Using an empty chair as the central metaphor we explore how Paul’s exhortation to REJOICE comes alive in our own painful lives - all within the framework of the Trinity.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who pours His Love into our hearts and makes us rejoice. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ About one hundred years before the Reformation, an artist named Andrei Rublev painted a depiction of the Trinity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran