Sermons on Wreck:

The Fire In The Soul

Contributed by Chris Findley on Feb 13, 2003

We follow in a great line of saints whose fire of faith fueled their life. Paul wants the Ephesians to have their faith grow from a spark to a roaring flame.

All Saints Sunday, 2001 Primary Text: Ephesians 1:15-23 OPENING PRAYER: Almighty and Everlasting God, who dost kindle the flame of thy love in the hearts of the saints, grant to us the same faith and power of love; that, as we rejoice in their triumphs, we may profit by their examples, through ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Mind Games Of Satan

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 19, 2003

We are in warfare, and we have the right weapons. They are mighty through God! He has given us His Word... the Blood of Jesus... and the Name of Jesus. If you dare do your part... all heaven will come to your aid and you will live victoriuos!

THE MIND GAMES OF SATAN! 2 COR. 10:3-6 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Today I want to get into the subject of spiritual warfare. But as we begin there is something we need to discover. There is an old European proverb worth heeding that says, "Age and treachery will always defeat youth and zeal." Before ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-6

Sharpening Your Leading Edge

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Seeking counsel and a continually sharpening focus to see God’s work in your life.

Question: What are the primary objectives God has given you in this season of your life…. and what are you doing to fulfill them? This morning I want to talk about sharpening the leading edge of our lives. > I believe every one of us in this room has a unique calling… a unique part to play in God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Turn Back

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jul 28, 2003

We are all subject to the temptation to turn back when things get tough, go seriously wrong, etc. What does it mean to turn back? What can we do to prevent it?

DON’T TURN BACK SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 10:38 – 39 (Or start reading at verse 21.) 10:38 “Now the just shall live by faith: but if any man draw back, my soul shall have no pleasure in him. 10:39 But we are not of them who draw back unto perdition; but of them that believe to the saving of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:38-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Gifts: The Gift Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 9, 2002

Leviticus 3 would seem an odd Christmas text, but there is much to be found about a little known Old Testament sacrifice that can help us understand more about what God would want from us in this season of Christmas.

OPEN: Joe had ordered an expensive suit for a banquet, and the tailor finished alterations just in time. But as Joe left the shop, a sudden rainstorm doused the jacket & shrank one of the sleeves. "We can’t do anything about it today," the tailor told Joe when he returned to the shop. "Just ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When You Are Down Series

Contributed by John Telgren on May 6, 2003

If you are down in the dumps, it may be because you have too much going in your life that takes you away from God. Do as Jesus did, slow down and pray.

Okay. What should I do? Sometimes I get so discouraged, embittered, and apathetic that I feel like I will never get out of the bottom of the valley. I am amazed that I even managed to make it to worship this morning. This “Death Valley” seems to be never ending. The sand of bitterness blinds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of A Mother

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2003

The marks of a mother are not only the requirements for a godly mother, but also what makes them so special, and worthy of our love and appreciation.

The Marks Of A Mother Text: Ex.20: 12; Isa.49: 15 Intro: The term “mother” is indicative of one who is more than merely a parent. In fact, “The commonest fallacy among women is that simply having children makes one a mother—which is as absurd as believing that having a piano makes one a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:15, Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day: Remembrance

Contributed by Joe Harding on May 26, 2003

Remembering the past enables us to live in the present and have life for the future.

MEMORIAL DAY: REMEMBRANCE REVELATION 22:12-21 MAY 25, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly by Aaron Tippen Well if you ask me where I come from Here’s what I tell everyone I was born by God’s dear grace In an extra-ordinary place Where the stars and stripes and the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Assurance - Evidence #3 Series

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jun 10, 2003

The 3rd EVIDENCE that gives us the ASSURANCE of our salvation is "Obedience To God’s Word", as seen in I John 2:3-6.

“Blessed Assurance” – Evidence #3 1 John 2:3-6 INTRODUCTION: We have been looking at the EVIDENCES that give us the ASSURANCE of our salvation. These Biblical EVIDENCES will ASSURE us that EITHER: We are SAVED … or LOST. If a person is a true, born-again believer in Christ, surely there will ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgment Of The World

Contributed by Todd Riley on Jun 3, 2006

An exposition of Isaiah 24

The judgment of the world Isaiah 24 Scripture reading: Genesis 6:1-8; 7:11-23; 8:12-22. How many of you have seen or heard of the following movies? Armageddon, Deep Impact, The day after tomorrow. What are these movies about? The end of the world! Dozens of movies and hundreds of books have ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 24:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Through The Eyes Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is part 5 of a 5 part series. This sermon was preached on Easter Sunday.

The very purpose of Jesus being born was fulfilled on Easter weekend two thousand years ago. It is the message that we observe every week at the communion table, the death burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ. It is shown in biblical baptism it was announced at the birth of Jesus. Mat 1:21 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:34

We Buy Ugly Houses Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 15, 2006

God has been in the business of buying ugly houses a lot longer than Home Investors.

1 Peter 1:18-21 We Buy Ugly Houses Woodlawn Baptist Church October 15, 2006 Introduction Show this morning’s billboards. According to the company’s website, this ad originated in the mind of Ken D’Angelo way back in the 1970s. Working in Houston and Dallas, he decided to focus his real estate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Upstairs

Contributed by Paul Dehaan on Feb 24, 2007

This sermon deals with the humanity of Christ and the Priest in heaven making intercession for the saints.

“The Man Upstairs” TEXT 1 Tim. 2:5-8 (KJV) For there is one God, and one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus; [6] Who gave himself a ransom for all, to be testified in due time. [7] Whereunto I am ordained a preacher, and an apostle, (I speak the truth in Christ, and lie ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:5-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Mystery Of The Future Of Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Feb 25, 2007

This sermon deals with the urgency of living life today by taking advantage of our window of opportunity.

What does the future hold for us? One day many years ago, when I was in one of my philosophical modes, I pondered the thought of time. I realized that the past was gone and the future was waiting and that I was trapped in this moment of time! I can’t speed it up and I can’t slow it down. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What The Cross Tells Us About God

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ