Sermons on Worldly Influence:

Paddling The Boat Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Brent Hutsell on Oct 11, 2001

As Christians, some are aimlessly wondering around not accomplishing anything for the cause of Christ. I believe that’s because we’re paddling the boat of mediocrity!

I. Introduction A. James 1:6-8 B. As God’s people we have become tossed to every wind of doctrine so much to the point that some are confused altogether. 1. When we are unstable and uncrontrolled by the Spirit of God, we become undependable to the cause of Christ. 2. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Old Hardware, New Software Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

How the Word helps us live a life empowered by the Spirit

We are tripartite beings Body – “The Flesh, the Old Man” Soul – “Mind, Emotions, my will” Spirit The Soul (my mind) is the bridge between my body and my spirit In the Garden of Eden, Adam and Eve had fellowship with God But even though they had intimate fellowship with God, they still had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fact, Faith And Feelings

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

Living by faith, not by feelings.

I. Introduction Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America The Secret Service states that ID theft affects 500,000 new victims per year Estimated that 25% of credit card fraud is attributed to ID theft Some states it isn’t even considered a crime An epidemic of even greater ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is The Word Of God? Series

Contributed by Rick Adams on Oct 11, 2001

What the Bible has to say about itself.

The Word of God is: · Divinely inspired “for prophecy never came by the will of man, but holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit.” - 2 Peter 1:21 “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16, 2 Peter 1:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

War And The Christian

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 16, 2001

What should be a Christian’s stand on war?

Sermon for 10/14/2001 Against Terror Mark 12:13-17; Romans 13:1-5; 1 Corinthians 7:20-24 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. A Kentucky mountaineer fighting overseas in WW1 kept getting nagging letters from his wife back home. He was too busy fighting to write letters, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7, Mark 12:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Purpose Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The purpose of all this is so that Christians will be completely ready to meet the demands of discipleship.

Introduction: When you buy a new tool, appliance or even certain toys for kids, what one item will you most likely find accompanying the new item. A Manual This manual is here to instruct you as to what pieces are inside, how to assemble and how to operate the item. Now most men, don’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Feeding On The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

God’s hope & plan is that Christians will move from spiritual infancy to spiritual maturity.

Feeding on the Word Sermon Series: The Manual 1 Peter 1:22 – 2:3 Last week we learned that the Manual, God’s Word, is useful for - teaching - rebuking - correcting - training It has a very solid purpose in preparing each and every Christian to do the work which God has called us to do. By ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

The act of hiding God’s Word in one’s heart is not just memorizing it, but by living in full devotion to the Lord.

Knowing the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Psalm 119 We have been going through a Series called: The Manual Today, we are going to look at the importance of Knowing God’s Word. We know there is purpose (1st week – 2 Timothy) We know we should feed on it (2nd week – 1 Peter) Today I want us to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power Of The Word Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 21, 2004

Just as Jesus did, we must arm ourselves with the Word of God, for it is the Sword of the Spirit. It is our weapon of defense against the enemy. We must carry our weapon of truth realizing it has great power and be prepared to use it.

Power of the Word Sermon Series: The Manual Matthew 4:1-12 The last few weeks we have been going through a series titled: The Manual. We have been examining the importance of God’s Word in history and in our lives today. First, we looked at 2 Timothy where we found that all Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do We Please God? - Pt 3

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 5, 2004

We please God when we read, believe, understand, and practice what the Bible says.

Mark Twain once said, “Never learn to do anything. If you don’t learn, you will always find someone else to do it for you.” This week has been a week of learning for every single one of us. I spent parts of four days at a seminar in Indianapolis and by the second full day had a headache from the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17

Denomination: Church Of God

Stewardship: The Devil Is In The Details

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 8, 2004

WE ARE ACCOUNTABLE TO JESUS FOR ALL THE DETAILS OF OUR LIVES!

STEWARDSHIP: THE DEVIL IS IN THE DETAILS MATTHEW 25: 14-30 OCTOBER 3, 2004 INTRODUCTION: Fishman: Life’s details can be elusive Jane Fishman Savannah Morning News In one 10-hour period last month, on a Saturday, I attended a funeral for a 90-year-old woman, a baby shower for a sweet-tempered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Faith Lift Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Oct 12, 2004

Continued exposition of the book of James exploring how believers respond to truth.

EXTREME MAKEOVER – Part Four “A Faith Lift” James 1:19-27 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2004) “My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, [20] for man’s anger does not bring about the righteous life that God desires. [21] ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Short People Got No Reason

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Nov 2, 2004

It isn’t Zaccheaus size or that he climbed the tree that matters, it is that he was willing to come down and meet Jesus and transform his life.

Zacchaeus’ story reminds me of a song made popular by Randy Newman called short people: Short people got no reason Short people got no reason Short people got no reason To live They got little hands And little eyes And they walk around Tellin’ great big lies They got little ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Massaging The Mosque Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

Massaging the Mosque

John 14, “6Jesus told him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one can come to the Father except through me.” Our culture tends to lean towards cherishing an ideal or tolerating an ideal that runs counter to its foundation. Instead of loving Christ, our culture massages the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Is Spiriutal Warefare? Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Nov 10, 2004

What is spiriutal warefare?

What is spiritual warfare? Ephesians 6:12, “For we are not fighting against people made of flesh and blood, but against the evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against those mighty powers of darkness who rule this world, and against wicked spirits in the heavenly realms.” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible