Sermons on Wisdom From Proverbs:

Deacons: Servants Of The Church

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance.

Thesis: Deacons are spiritual leaders who share a concern for the needs of the church with the elders and work under their guidance. Intro.: 1. Earlier this year this congregation appointed its first group of elders. a. Watershed event in our history. b. Reflective of our desire to imitate the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Every-Member Ministry

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve.

Thesis: Every Christian is a minister with a responsibility to serve. Intro.: 1. I love being a minister! a. Preaching ... Weddings ... Baptisms ... Funerals. b. Illust. "Folder of Encouragement" (read excerpts) 2. But do you know what's sad? So many of you have been led to think that only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Values 1.

Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Swaddling Clothes

Contributed by Roger Griffith on Oct 18, 2000

Is the gift with the best wrapper, the best gift? Or, is it the gift which carries the most love which is the best gift?

SWADDLING CLOTHES TEXT: Luke 2:7 INTRODUCTION: A. HOW DO YOU EXPECT YOUR GIFTS TO BE WRAPPED? 1. Do you expect them to be wrapped in shiny paper and ribbons? 2. What if you got one wrapped in newspapers? 3. What if you got one wrapped in old rags? B. WHICH IS THE BEST ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:7

Going For The Gold

Contributed by Steven Williams on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries.

Introduction: We have been preaching, teaching and demonstrating the Spirit of Excellence in Lord of the Harvest Ministries. - Our Trip to Christian Faith Center, Creedmore NC. Was so that you could get a first hand experience of Where God wants Lord of the Harvest to go in God.. - Excellence is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:11-14

Over The Sunset - A Wedding Message

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

This wedding sermon considers the apprehensions a couple may have as they begin their journey together as husband and wife.

Introduction 1. The joy of a wedding day. Celebrating the love a man and a woman have for each other. The culmination of dreams and the beginning of a new family. Like a story book ending in which they ride of into the sunset happily ever after. 2. Questions about what lies ahead. Will they be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Help Make Your Church Great

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness.

* Let God's character be your standard and source for how your church defines greatness. Many churches fall into the trap of thinking that greatness is found in large numbers. David wrote, "Thine is the greatness and the power and the glory and victory and the majesty." (I Chron. 28:11,12) Ask the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focusing On Opportunities Instead Of Circumstantial Problems

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do so many people end up focusing more on their problems than the opportunities created by their circumstances? Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that our human nature tends to have a morbid sense of interest in tragedies. Even though the apostles c

1. Why do so many people end up focusing more on their problems than the opportunities created by their circumstances? Perhaps, it has to do with the fact that our human nature tends to have a morbid sense of interest in tragedies. Even though the apostles could have become discouraged by their ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:21-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Vision Of Christ Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 15, 2000

An examination of the vision that Christ has for the church and for the world

The Vision of Christ Matthew 9:37-38 January 16, 2000 Introduction I. I have a dream – read the “I have a Dream” speech – not included due to copyright. A. Martin Luther King Jr. 1. Great speaker, leader and motivator 2. Literally inspired millions B. King was sharing his vision for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Circle Of Glory

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 2, 2001

Our faith starts with, and ends with, our great hope of glorification

“THEREFORE HAVING BEEN JUSTIFIED BY FAITH, WE HAVE PEACE WITH GOD THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST, 2 THROUGH WHOM ALSO WE HAVE OBTAINED OUR INTRODUCTION BY FAITH INTO THIS GRACE IN WHICH WE STAND, AND WE EXULT IN HOPE OF THE GLORY OF GOD. 3 AND NOT ONLY THIS, BUT WE ALSO EXULT IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 27

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 27

"For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." I. A DOXOLOGY OF PRAISE The word "doxology" comes from two Greek words. One word is doxa which means "glory or praise." The other word is logos which means "word or to speak." So a "doxology" is a spoken word of glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

God Hates The Sin, But Loves The Sinner! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jan 20, 2001

God looks past the sin and looks at the sinner.

God hates the sin, but loves the sinner! John 8:1-11 The preacher said turn to the person next to you and ask them if they are saved. So the little boy turn to the man next to him and said,"Are you saved?" The man replied,"Son I’ve been a deacon in this church for ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Never Without Hope - Part Two

Contributed by Richard Bell on Jan 27, 2001

There have been times when the events of life have created what we sometimes see as a hopeless situation. Things are never hopeless when Jesus appears on the scene.

NEVER WITHOUT HOPE – Part 2 Mark 5:21-43 INTRODUCTION: In the first part of this message we saw that Jesus was on His way to the home of Jairus, a leader of the synagogue, to heal his little girl. She was sick unto death. On the way there was a woman with an issue of blood that was healed by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

CALL 911, WE ARE BEING ROBBED OF GOD’S BLESSINGS

SOMEBODY CALL 911! JAMES 1:23-25 INTRO: WHAT WILL YOU BE LIKE AS A CHRISTIAN IN 10 YEARS? A). SOME OF YOU WILL BE WALKING AND SERVING JESUS. B). FOR OTHERS THERE WILL BE A TRAGEDY, NOT PHYSICAL, BUT SPIRITUALLY. C). BECAUSE IN 10 YEARS SOME WILL HAVE LOST ...read more

Scripture: James 1:23-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Biblical View Of Being A Father

Contributed by Harry Wood on Jan 8, 2002

To address the Father’s role Biblically on the observance of Father’s Day.

Biblical View of being a Father Introduction: The first recorded observance know was in 1910 by the Spokane Ministerial Association. In 1946 officially the third Sunday of June was designated as Father’s Day. 1. What would be God’s estimate of us as a Father? a. Genesis 18:19 “For I know ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Pentecostal