Sermons on Willful Sin:

A Passion For God

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 23, 2007

Where is our passion for God?

A Passion for God Psalm 42:1-2 1. As the hart pants after the water brooks, so pants my soul after thee, O God. 2. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God: when shall I come and appear before God? A recent poll was taken among pastors across then nation. The question was asked, “What do ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Are You Really A Sheep?

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jul 28, 2007

Many people who call themselves Christians today possess few of the characteristics of sheep.

ARE YOU REALLY A SHEEP? John 10:14-29 Introduction: 1. We will do something a little different this morning. 2. We will turn to another place before we expound this passage! 3. Look with me in Matthew 7:13-23. 4. I find this passage very disturbing. 5. If I read it right, it means that there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation, Part 18 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 29, 2007

Study of the Book of Revelation

Revelation Part 18 Revelation 11:11-18 Introduction Last week we examined the two witnesses and their ministry on this world. We learned that they are examples of proclaiming the truth in this world, and because of their ministry, many will come to salvation and repentance. We also discovered ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 11:11-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Media's War Against Christians

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 13, 2007

A look at the way the media question, denounce, or just plain ignore the good news.

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In X Transition Out _________________________________________________ + At WAR > Mt 24:9 Then shall they deliver you up to be afflicted, and shall kill you: and ye shall be hated of all nations for my name’s sake. + Family News In Focus - sound ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Possessing The Land?

Contributed by Sharon Stonestreet on Aug 15, 2007

Like with the Israelites God wants to take us out of the world and into the land He has for us. To recieve our inheritance we must "cross the Jordan and dwell in the land."

SUNDAY MORNING 8/12/2007 ARE YOU POSSESSING THE LAND? DEUT.12:1-14. This is a very powerful scripture. As we look at it today I believe we are going to learn some very wonderful things concerning God’s nature and His plans for us, individually and as His Church. I want to remind you of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 12:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transforming Prayer Series

Contributed by David Calhoun on Aug 21, 2007

Prayer has the power to transform us from lost to saved, sick to healed, poor to prosperous, sad to joyful, upset to peaceful.

TRANSFORMERS 3 Transforming Prayer Part 1 ILL: Flight 93 Video Clip– Lord’s Prayer… Most people wait until death is near, the marriage is in failing, the kids are in trouble, money is low etc. before praying. God will certainly hear our prayers of distress but why wait till destruction to pray? ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Feast Of Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 20, 2005

When God lives among us, life is one eternal party. Tabernacles brings joy.

Tabernacles: The Party Begins When God Is With Us (Leviticus 23:33-43) Intro 1. We had a great time at the Ladies’ Banquet last Wednesday. 2. As a church, we have gotten better at having a good time. 3. Celebrating and having fun is an important part of life: don’t believe the killjoys out there ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Spotting Bad Leaders - Growing Good Ones Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 20, 2005

What makes good leadership material? It might surprise you that it’s not the strong, dictatorial man-in-charge, but is someone who models the gentle and giving spirit of Jesus.

Timothy found himself in a pickle. False teachers had come in and were fomenting dissent among the men and using freedoms in Christ to pull women off into their deception and rebellion. Some of these men were leaders in the church. He needed a strong hand to put this troubled church back on track ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-16

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Everybody Loves A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 23, 2005

Believers should show God’s holiness in all their behavior

Whole Family Makeover Series Everybody Loves a Godly Man 1 Peter 1:14-15 February 13, 2005 First Baptist Church, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction Dominic DeCarlo (What’s a Man? Pg. 34-35) 14 As obedient children, do not be conformed to the former lusts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 23, 2005

In a less literal sense, the Kingdom of God is now; in a more literal sense, it will be established when Christ returns to reign. We can bank on it, because God is a Sovereign who keeps His promises as originally understood.

The Kingdom: Now, But Not Yet 1. In 1999, an article in Time Magazine discussed the influential people of the millennium. The article said, quote, “"It would require much exotic calculation to deny that the single most powerful figure—not merely in these two millenniums but in all of human ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Let Us Put Away Pride Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Pride comes before the fall the Bible tells us. Then why is this such a big problem in the lives of many Christians. Let’s look at a view from God’s word.

Let’s Put away our Pride Pali, this bull has killed me." So said Jose Cubero, one of Spain’s most brilliant matadors, before he lost consciousness and died. Only 21 years old, he had been enjoying a spectacular career. However, in this l958 bullfight, Jose made a tragic mistake. He thrust his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Fifth Gospel

Contributed by Bruce Howell on May 26, 2005

We are letters, written of God for all the world to read; we are the only Bible many will ever read.

THE FIFTH GOSPEL 2 Cor 3:2-3 2 You yourselves are our letter, written on our hearts, known and read by everybody. 3 You show that you are a letter from Christ, the result of our ministry, written not with ink but with the Spirit of the living God, not on tablets of stone but on tablets of human ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

If Jesus Never Came. Part 1

Contributed by Anthony Smith on May 29, 2005

There are many people that call themselves atheist, to me an atheist is an agnostic without a clue. I believe if we took a poll on atheist from ever major war, we would find out many Atheist were turned into Agnostics and Agnostics were turned into beli

If Jesus Never Came. part 1. A look at, Athiest, Agnostice, Humanist and Freethinkers. There are many people that call ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:4-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting Along With Weak And Strong Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 12, 2005

Are opinions dividing the fellowship? God has a few words to say about that. Actually, most of what God says in the New Testament is about how we come together in Christ to work and worship and call others.

This is the third week since we have entered the practical part of the Roman letter beginning in chapter 12. The heart of that chapter told us: 9 Let love be without hypocrisy. Abhor what is evil; cling to what is good. 10 Be devoted to one another in brotherly love; give preference to one ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Patience, Kindness, Goodness Series

Contributed by W F on Jun 12, 2005

Jesus invitation is not "Try Harder" - it is come to me and I will help you be patient, kind and good. (Pt2 Signs of Life)

SIGNS OF LIFE – THE MARKS OF VIBRANT LIVING Part 2 “Patience, Kindness, Goodness” (Galatians 5:22-25) INTRODUCTION Believers are “...aliens in this world.” (1 Peter 2:11). The Bible tells us that “if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come!” (2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:21-23

Denomination: *other