Sermons on Wrong Decisions:

Jesus Practioners

Contributed by Rich Hadley on Dec 17, 2001

The Practicing (serving) Church is a: Philanthropic Church, Proclaiming Church,Persecuted Church, Protected Church, Praising Church, Praying Church, and aPowerful Church

(Excerpt from Peter Marshall—"Were you there") ("The [afternoon sun was sliding into its gentle decline] over the City of David. Already pilgrims, and visitors pouring in through [the north and south gates of the Temple; elbowing their way past those milling around in the grand court yards and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-32, Acts 3:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Complete In Christ (Part 1)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8a dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well let’s take our Bibles together and turn with me to Colossians chapter 2. As we continue in our study together, let’s read verses 8 through 10: "See to it that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deception, according ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

Complete In Christ (Part 2)

Contributed by Tony Bartolucci on Oct 18, 2000

Exposition of Colossians 2:8b dealing with the believer's sufficiency in Jesus Christ.

{Not a manuscript: transcribed from cassette recording} Well I trust you have your Bibles with you, so please take them with me and let’s read our passage again this morning. Let’s open up to Colossians chapter 2 and let’s read verses 8 through 10 together. The apostle Paul writing to the church ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: *other

The King Of The Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Emilimor on Nov 15, 2004

A call for believers in this church age to learn how to harmonize the priestly and the kingly anointing in one . A crucial excercise in mirroring the Melchisedec type of priesthood.

The King of the Kingdom Part 1 Text: Matthew 6:9-13 6:9 After this manner therefore pray ye: Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. 6:10 Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. 6:11 Give us this day our daily bread. 6:12 And forgive us our debts, as we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sacrifice Of Praise And Thanksgiving (Psalm 50) Series

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

The benefits of praise and thanksgiving

Sacrifice of Praise and Thanksgiving Psalm 50 Have you ever heard of Michael J Fox? Family Ties- Back to the future. He also has Parkinson’s Disease. He’s had it for about 10 years, and its getting progressively worse. He said in his book that "if you made a deal with God that he would take ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 50:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Symbolism In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 20, 2006

A discussion of the symbolism in The Book of the Revelation.

SYMBOLISM IN THE BOOK OF REVELATION PREPARED FIRST DECEMBER 27, 2004 CONTINUED JANUARY 10, 2005 INTRODUCTION Suppose that you are a male missionary from the United States who with a number of other American male missionaries has been taken captive by the Russians to Siberia. You are a great ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Show Me Your Glory

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 9, 2005

Based on Moses’ desperate cry in Exodus 33 and 34, this sermon seeks to encourage people to seek God and not just religion.

Show Me Your Glory: Exodus 33-34 Associate Pastor Jeff Williams 08-03-03 When I was younger, I was invited to attend a birthday dinner for a friend at Ducks. Ducks was a five-star restaurant at the Peabody Hotel in Memphis. It was very expensive and quite glamorous. We had the table ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Baptism Necessary For Salvation?

Contributed by Andrew Hoseason on Sep 14, 2001

Salvation is through the blood of Jesus alone. Baptism is not essential for salvation. However, baptism is still essentia!

Is Baptism necessary for Salvation? Expanded notes by Andrew Hoseason 29 July 2001 and 5th August 2001 SCRIPTURE Ephesians 2: 1-10 & Luke 7:36-50 Genesis 15: 1-7 & James 2:14-26 for further research: Mtt 7:15-23 Heb 13:15-16 Ps 51 Brothers and sisters, today I would like to talk about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-7, Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Too Busy To Listen

Contributed by Tony Miano on Dec 28, 2000

There is a passage in the Gospel of Luke that talks about two sisters and their attitudes and methods for spending time with the Lord. One of the sisters had her spiritual priorities straight. The other was too busy to listen.

Too Busy To Listen Luke 10:38-42 Preached by Pastor Tony Miano Pico Canyon Community Church December 31, 2000 Introduction: A few weeks ago, I was talking with Pamela and Linda after church. We were talking about the fact that while it is good to study God’s Word verse-by-verse, it’s also ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: *other

Remember

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 9, 2004

This week as I sat at my desk, I asked myself – what does Jesus want us to remember about Him as we take communion? FRIENDS – I thought long and hard on this. AND – in our time remaining I’d like to share with you what I came up with…

Remember… There’s a story about a guy from the city who was visiting relatives on a farm and the farmer gave a whistle and his dog herded the cattle into the corral, then latched the gate with her paw. "Wow, that’s some dog. What’s her name?" The forgetful farmer thought a minute, then asked, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Alone In The Darkness

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2005

When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your soci

Alone in the Darkness! Thesis: When you are alone the Darkness starts to lure you to come into its web of deception. The Dark side entices you to come to it by pornography, then sexual immorality and even by theft. It seeks to ensnare you and then destroy you, your family and your society. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

All You Need Is Love

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Jun 4, 2005

The most important lesson we can learn in life is how to love like God.

ALL YOU NEED IS LOVE Today is a big day. Today is the day that the huge class of 2 students from WCS will be graduating. It is exciting for them and their parents that they will finally get to taste a small portion of freedom. Next week will be a big week for our own Alan Townsend and 4 or 5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stained Glass Maquarde

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Feb 23, 2006

In the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector Jesus spells out how to get REAL with God.

Stained Glass Masquerade Pastor Jeff Williams Luke 18:9-14 1-1-06 A Lying Lion Not many people know that Pastor Dick wanted to work for the zoo when he was younger. As a teenager, he bugged the manager nearly every day for a job. Each time the man would have to let him down easy. But one day, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Boundaries: Love Beyond Boundaries Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We have to learn in our lives that God has always been there in our life. He will always be there as we move into the future.

Series: Beyond Boundaries Message #4: Love Beyond Boundaries By: Jud Wilhite School started this week. How many of you know someone who started school this week? What is this? Are the parents clapping? Yes, they are back to school! It was a really emotional week for us in our family. My ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christianity Uncensored: Success Uncensored Series

Contributed by Jud Wilhite on Jun 27, 2007

We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the stars align. It’s going to happen. It feels

Series: Christianity Uncensored Message #2: Success Uncensored By: Jud Wilhite We’re talking about success today – success uncensored. As I listen to the words of that song, some people think success comes together. You are going to have a day where it all locks into place. A day where the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational