Sermons on Word Is Truth:

James - Apostle Of Passion

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 28, 2003

In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion God wants you to possess.

James – Apostle of Passion Luke 9:51-56 In serving the Lord you can either look at what you are doing as a ministry or a job. When ministry becomes a job you lose the passion that God wants you to possess. My first ministry assignment as full-time pastor was in Kansas City, Kansas. I was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:51-56

Denomination: Free Methodist

Redistributing The Wealth

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 28, 2003

An unapologetic message about tithing!!!!!!

THE PASTOR’S POINTS sermon ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC A fellowship of Faith, Family and Friendship July 27, 2003 A country song some years ago was composed around the theme of a small town in rural Texas being a great sight – in the rear view mirror! Egypt was that ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Design For Human Sexuality

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 6, 2003

In light of present day moral decline and inappropriate sexual behavior of homosexuality, premarital and extramarital sex, and cohabitation, what is God’s design for human sexuality?

GOD’S DESIGN FOR HUMAN SEXUALITY MATTHEW 19:4-6 INTRODUCTION: Dr. R. Albert Mohler Jr., President of Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Kentucky, said that the U.S. Supreme Court’s recent decision to overturn a Texas sodomy law will eventually be seen as one of the most profound ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

Tithing

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Tithing is an Aspect of old Testament law that we are still required to obey.

TITLE: TITHING Text: Luke 16:10-13 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. [11] So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? [12] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Search For Significance

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Sep 5, 2003

Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for significance seems to be a part

THE SEARCH FOR SIGNIFICANCE SCRIPTURE: Matthew 20:20-28 INTRODUCTION Wherever groups of people are gathered you can observe behaviors revealing a universal "search for significance." The group may be political, commercial, social or even religious, but the signs will be there. The drive for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Surveyor

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the

In his night visions Zechariah saw four horns and four craftsmen (1:18, 20). The horns Zechariah saw represent four kingdoms or kings “which have scattered Judah, Israel and Jerusalem” (v.19). The four craftsmen have come to throw down the horns of the nations who has lifted up their horns against ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 2:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

When You Least Expect It

Contributed by Donald Carpenter on Sep 11, 2003

This message was preached during a memorial service surrounding the events of September 11, 2001.

Introduction: Recently I looked up September 11 in reference book that highlighted important dates. The book, written in 1970, had many events and notes of interest for almost every day in the calendar. I was surprised to find that September 11 had no special significance recorded in that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

Revolutionary Resolutions

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

God has given us the power to change, so learn to take advantage of it in this sermon about resolutions.

Revolutionary Resolutions The Power to Change 1/7/04 I. Introduction With the beginning of a new year, people all around the world are making new year’s resolutions, meaning that they resolve or come to a firm decision about something in their life. When you came in tonight I asked you to list ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13, James 2:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How True Love Does (And Doesn't) Act - Part I Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 8, 2004

It’s one thing to TALK about "real, built-to-last love". . . it’s one thing to say, "We’ve got that "no-matter-what" love. But what does REAL love look like in practical, everyday life? I Cor. 13:4 tells us. . . *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Last week, we discussed the foundation of great, built-to-last relationships. It’s unselfish, unconditional love. But it’s one thing to talk about this love – but what does it look like in real life? How does this REAL love ACT? Well, we’re going to look at several ways it acts and DOESN’T ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Holiness

Renewed And Refreshed Hearts Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 22, 2004

It is easy to get down and discouraged in this world and often times our hearts need to be renewed and refreshed so we can be more effective in our service to God.

“Heart Conditions: A Renewed and Refreshed Heart” Introduction: A businessman dragged himself home and barely made it to his chair before he dropped, exhausted. His sympathetic wife was right there with a tall cool drink and a comforting word. "My, you look tired," she said. "You must have had a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marks Of Discipleship- The Most Dangerous Moment In Worship Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 28, 2004

One of the marks of discipleship is generosity. But we are challenged about this everytime we come to the offering in the worship service.

The story is told about a man who was stingy and miserly. People looked at this person as a real skin-flint. One day, one of the folks in the town was given the task of serving as the chairman of the community charity. He decided he was going to start with the town skin-flint. He was ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 26:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Created For Great Things

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is about God’s free gift of salvation.

He doubted God. He was a rebellious teenager. He didn’t do drugs or anything like that. This guy was mostly attitude with a foul mouth. He grew up in the church, but it never seemed real. He would endure church on Sundays. He wasn’t sure God could exist. There was too much fun to be had. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:4-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Healed People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 15, 2004

Message from John 5. The legend of the pool. The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed!

People… God’s Passion The legend of the pool The Legend of the pool was that an angel would come down and stir up the waters. First one in got healed! Imagine the chaos and people diving into this pool when some waters from a spring below began bubbling up. Like a game of spoon, musical chairs, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All Part Of The Plan

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is about salvation being a part of God’s plan from the beginning.

How many of you have March Madness? The middle of March into April is a great time of the year. Spring arrives. The coats, sweaters and all the winter clothes go in the closet or box. The college basketball tournament heats up with all the stories of upsets and everything. And the best part ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Came To Town Riding On A Donkey

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 15, 2004

This is a Palm Sunday message.

What do we think of when we think about conquering heroes? We think of General MacArthur saying, “I shall return!” We think of John Paul Jones telling the British, “I have not yet begun to fight.” We think of Teddy Roosevelt charging up San Juan Hill. We think of the allied tanks rolling into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan