Sermons on Worthless Pursuits:

What Faith Is...

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 23, 2002

What we really need is a practical definition of faith. How can you employ "Bible" faith in your everyday life?

WHAT FAITH IS Heb. 11:1-3 INTRO. We have heard sermons and lessons from this passage many times. This single chapter, above all others in the Bible, defines, illustrates and lists the rewards of faith. But this was meant to be much more than just a beautiful dissertation on religion. A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Faith's Results

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 28, 2007

There she was, a barren woman being battered by her opponent. And in her desperation, we responded with faith; faith that changed the course of Israel.

Passage: 1 Samuel 2:1-11 Intro: Faith is exercising trust in God without knowing the result. 1. isn’t that what it says in Hebrews PP Hebrews 11:1-2 2. let’s take a look at one of those ancients today as we start a summer series from the OT titled: “Believe Him or Not” 3. we’ll ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Three Keys To Effective Communication Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Mar 27, 2013

In this message, we will look at what the Bible says about three basic communication skills and then explore practical ways to use them, especially in the midst of conflict.

Three Keys to Effective Communication www.crbible.com/sermons Introduction: 1. Words play a key role in almost every conflict. 2. When used properly, words promote understanding and encourage agreement. When misused, they usually aggravate offenses and drive people farther apart. 3. With ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15

Denomination: Bible Church

The Way Of The Godly Verses...

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 13, 2013

In Psalm 1, we have a plea for a deeper, more solid, more productive walk with God. The person that has a close walk with God is called Blessed! (Happy, Fortunate and to be envied.) So, how can we make the most of our walk with God? How can it become a

The Way of the Godly Verses... Psalm 1:1-6NLT INTRODUCTION A young man was learning to be a paratrooper. Before his first jump, he was given these instructions: 1. Jump when you are told. 2. Count to ten and pull the ripcord. 3. In the unlikely event that your chute doesn’t open pull ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Parenting Children With Special Needs

Contributed by William Baeta on Jul 14, 2012

“All things are possible for one who believes” Mark 9:23.

Mark 9:14-27 Theme: Parenting children with special needs Text: 1 Sam. 2:12-17; 1 Cor. 10:9-13; Mk. 9:14-27 Normal parents always want the best for their children and desire to see them grow up to be successful and responsible adults. They see the opportunity in formal education and make the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Character Trait: Humility Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Feb 3, 2013

Humility goes hand in had with a healthy church. A church that makes little of themselves can make much of God. What is humilty and how can we practically be humble?

Intro: On Christmas afternoon, the Pastor’s wife dropped into an easy chair saying, "Boy! Am I ever tried." Her husband looked over at her & said, "I had to conduct two special services last night, three today, & give a total of five sermons. Why are you so tired?" "Dearest," she replied, "I had ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-42

Denomination: Baptist

Favor Cometh Pt.2

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 16, 2012

18 Come now, and let us reason together,” Says the LORD,Though your sins are like scarlet, They shall be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They shall be as wool. 19 If you are willing and obedient, You shall eat the good of the land; 20

Favor Cometh Pt.2 Isaiah 1:18-20NKJ The stories told of a guy who came to church looking very sad. “What’s up?” his pastor asks. “Well, two weeks ago my uncle died and left me 75,000. Then a week ago my aunt died and left me 50,000.” His pastor ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Foolish Christians

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 6, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Je

I. EXORDIUM: Are you foolish? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show foolishness starts when grace ends. IV. TEXT: Galatians 3:3 (The Living Bible) Then have you gone completely crazy? For if trying to obey the Jewish laws never gave you spiritual life in the first place, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

He has chosen us.

Joh 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. When God desires to shake, shock, or shape any age in order to save ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seriousness Of Sins Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jul 30, 2012

The result of hypocrisy and living lies is disastrous but the life of living what Jesus tells us will not only enrich us personally but it will expand the Kingdom of God forever!

As we noted last week, Jesus the Christ warns people of allowing darkness into their lives. It is actually God’s desire for every human being to be full of light because God the Creator is Light! Light signifies radiance, purity, holiness, and true life! God created people so that they can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What R U? Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 15, 2012

It is so vitally important that as a person understands their need of Jesus & accepts Him as Savior that they begin getting an understanding of “What they have become in Jesus.”

? R U Series Pt 2 “WHAT R U?” 2 Corinthians 5:17 GWT Whoever is a believer in Christ is a new creation. The old way of living has disappeared. A new way of living has come into existence. You ever see people during the holiday seasons where people dress up in costumes for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle Of The Manger - John 1

Contributed by Scott Spencer on Dec 31, 2011

Consider for a moment this miracle of the manger and the astonishing claims made regarding this child. Into the humblest of circumstances Jesus is born. His mother is an ordinary, young girl named Mary. His birthplace is a stable, a barn in a small, obscu

Christmas Sermon- The Miracle of the Manger - John 1 Scriptures: John 1:1-5, 9-14 Introduction John's Gospel describes for us in beautiful and poetic imagery this miracle of the manger. (Read John 1:1-5, 9-14) I. Astonishing claims Could He be who He claims to be? Consider for a moment this ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God's Big Plan

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 6, 2012

God has a huge plan for the world, and He makes it very clear. Nebuchadnezzars terrifying dream is interpreted by Daniel for Nebuchadnezzar as well as the rest of us to see. God's gracious revelation is all around us!

Passage: Daniel 2:24-49 Intro: Up to this point, we have seen God working thru Daniel and his friends in the life of Nebuchadnezzar. 1. king of Babylon, hugely powerful 2. and last week we saw how God had given him a dream that upset him. 3. how that dream had been used to reveal the liars in ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:24-49

Denomination: Evangelical Free

But Christ Is Risen

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 31, 2007

This is a message on the resurrection of Christ.

“BUT CHRIST IS RISEN” TEXT: 1 Cor. 15:1-20; 58 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: We have just celebrated the birth of Christ; now, may we look at the resurrection of Christ. As we were studying Christ and His birth, please remember that He was wrapped in “swaddling clothes”. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

There Is No Plan B

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Jan 28, 2008

OFTEN, WE HEAR THE TERMINOLOGY: PLAN B. THE BACK-UP PLAN IN CASE THE FIRST PLAN FAILS. HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO THINK THAT JESUS HAD NO “PLAN B” IF HIS PLAN “A” WERE REJECTED? THERE SIMPLY WAS NO PLAN “B” NO OTHER WAY UNTO SALVATION. ACTS 4: 12.

THERE IS NO “PLAN B” TEXT: JOHN 6:60--69 INTRODUCTION: OFTEN, WE HEAR THE TERMINOLOGY: PLAN B. THE BACK-UP PLAN IN CASE THE FIRST PLAN FAILS. ALL BUSINESSES AND MOST POLITICIANS HAVE A PLAN B. AN ALTERNATE PLAN TO GO TO IF ALL ELSE FAILS. HAVE YOU EVER STOPPED TO THINK THAT JESUS HAD NO “PLAN ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-69

Denomination: Baptist