Sermons on Why We Celebrate Christmas:

Godly Father And Mother

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

It takes two godly parents to influence a godly child.

A Godly Father and Mother Selected Scriptures from 1 & 2 Samuel The Setting In our English Bibles, the Book of 1 Samuel follows the Book of Ruth. In the Hebrew Old Testament manuscripts, 1 Samuel immediately follows the Book of Judges. And so it is in the Hebrew Bible that the last words to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Comfort Through The Flood Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

GOD PROVIDES PEOPLE OF COMFORT TO LEAD THROUGH LIFE’S FLOODS.

Storms of the Scriptures #1: May 19, 2001 COMFORT THROUGH THE FLOOD (Gen. 5-9) INTRODUCTION: (1) It was a sad October day in 1871 when Horatio Spafford stood by and watched most of his fortune burn in the great Chicago fire. However, it was only the beginning of a life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Oppose Yourself

Contributed by James Groce on Aug 28, 2001

In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves;

------------------------------------------ 2Tim 2:24-26 And the servant of the Lord must not strive; but be gentle unto all [men], apt to teach, patient, In meekness instructing those that oppose themselves; if God peradventure will give them repentance to the acknowledging of the truth; And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The "Four F's" Of The Christian Faith

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 26, 2002

The "Four F’s" of Christianity are: Fear not, Fret not, Faint not, Forget not.

The Four “F’s” of the Christian Faith Ps 37:1-7; 39-40 1 Do not fret because of evil men or be envious of those who do wrong; 2 for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. 3 Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 4 Delight ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7, Psalm 37:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Church Of The Living Dead - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 17, 2001

When Jesus says there is no life

CHURCH OF THE LIVING DEAD - REV 3:1-6 AMAZING STATISTIC: Imagine a company that has more than 500 employees and has the following record: 29 accused of spousal abuse, 7 arrested for fraud, 19 accused of writing bad checks, 117 directly or indirectly bankrupted, 3 done time for assault, 71 cannot ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Anger, Hostility, And Resentment Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Dec 29, 2000

Anger, hostility, and resentment when not directly dealt with, can unknowingly get buried deep inside. Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger.

Being stuck in a relationship of abuse or neglect can cause you to suppress anger. Suppressed anger, in time, will break out of your weak restraints and display itself in many self-destructive ways. It can turn into resentment or bitterness, gradually simmering to the boiling point-at which time ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Your Children Back To God Series

Contributed by Jim Mooney on Jan 6, 2001

Learn how to give your children to God.

Home Improvement Series GIVING YOUR CHILDREN BACK TO GOD GEN. 22:1-13 Question: Have you ever given your children back to God? (Some of you are thinking, "I’d like to give them back—but I didn’t think God would take them back. I thought He had a ’no return’ policy on kids! Besides, I lost the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Coldness

Contributed by James May on Oct 30, 2005

These are the signs and results of spiritual coldness. The signs are related to the only time I went deer hunting.

Spiritual Coldness By Pastor Jim May Matthew 24:12-13, "And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold. But he that shall endure unto the end, the same shall be saved." Being from the South we have to get used to the heat. Right now though the seasons are changing and these ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Baccalaureate Address Class Of 2004

Contributed by Greg Baskerville on Mar 24, 2005

This is the baccalaureate address I gave to my son’s high school graduating class of 2004.

Baccalaureate Service 05/20/2004 Graduates, In a few short days, you will be busy doing something you have looked forward to for a long time; no, not graduate, not get out of school, and not leave home. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-29

Denomination: Congregational

Do You Stink?

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 12, 2005

John 11 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his

John 11 1 Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha. 2 (It was that Mary which anointed the Lord with ointment, and wiped his feet with her hair, whose brother Lazarus was sick.) 3 Therefore his sisters sent unto him, saying, Lord, behold, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First One In The River Series

Contributed by Monte Wike on Sep 13, 2005

Leadership in untested and unusual areas

First United Methodist Church Sudan, Texas July 8, 2001 Rev. Monte Wike, Pastor “First One in the River” Leadership into untested areas. Leadership #2 A study through Joshua GREATER TEXT: Joshua chapter 3. TEXT: Joshua 3: 4c, “...that ye may know the way by which ye must go: for ye ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Happy Are The Dissatisfied Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 22, 2004

Jesus gives us his tips for being happy in life; but they sure are different than what you’ve always heard! The world says, "Happy is the man who has ever desire met..." but Jesus says... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

HOW TO GET ALONG WITH GOD AND OTHERS Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5-6

Denomination: Holiness

Orpah Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 12, 2008

Orpah had the truth, but turned her back on God.

Orpah – 10th August 2008 am Ruth 1:1-18 Orpah was a Moabitess, a member of an accursed race. She was born and bread in paganism. The gods of her people were fearful demon gods, the most feared of all these gods was Chemosh. The priests of Moab were powerful and cruel. If any disaster threatened ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Caleb's Conquest

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 19, 2007

Caleb took the challenge at 85 because he knew the Lord would give him the victory.

Caleb’s Example Joshua 14:1-6; I Corinthians 10:1-6 Introduction A couple had been married for 50 years. "Things have really changed," she said. "You used to sit very close to me." "Well, I can remedy that," he said, moving next to her on the couch. "And you used to hold me tight." "How’s ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Seven Wonders

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 27, 2008

The wonders of God and His Word must be where allegiance and focus is to be placed.

SEVEN WONDERS Titus 2:11-14 (KJV) 11 For the grace of God that bringeth salvation hath appeared to all men, 12 Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world; 13 Looking for that blessed hope, and the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Church Of God