Sermons on Yehoshua 12:13:

It Is Me O' Lord

Contributed by Jon Miller on Aug 22, 2005

This sermon teaches us how we are accountable to God for our Sin. It explores some of the different ways that we try to excuse our sin.

It is me O’ Lord In this passage of scripture the young man had to come to himself and say, “I have sinned.” It is me O’ Lord, standing in the need of prayer. In the 1950s a psychologist, Stanton Samenow, and a psychiatrist, Samuel Yochelson, sharing the conventional wisdom that crime is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Afraid Of The Dark Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2005

There is no more deep darkness than when you stand in opposition to God - as Pharaoh does in these chapters. But there is also always light and hope for those who have a relationship with God. What darkness covers your life right now?

As the battle between Moses and Pharaoh draws to a close - several things change. Tonight we see 2 of the final 3 plagues - locusts, then darkness - and the final plague is introduced: death of the firstborn. The plagues are different, the purpose is different, and Moses’ actions towards Pharaoh ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Aug 31, 2005

Christ is the returning King. When He comes, He will judge people with regard to their submission to His rule in their lives.

Great Expectations Text: Luke 19:11-27 Introduction: In the early 1990s the American media reported on the case of Michael Fay, an18-year-old American residing in Singapore. He was charged with defacing personal property and had to face the state’s legal punishment for the crime...which in this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Body...

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A No Fail Recipe

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 16, 2005

A witness is someone who by explanation and demonstration gives audible and visible evidence of what he has seen and heard without being deterred by the consequences of his action. S. Briscoe

A No Fail Recipe - Acts 26:16-18 Acts 26:16 - But rise, and stand upon thy feet: for I have appeared unto thee for this purpose, to make thee a minister and a witness both of these things which thou hast seen, and of those things in the which I will appear unto thee; 17 Delivering thee from the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know God's Will In Minstry Or Establish A Ministry Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Jul 26, 2005

As we seek to do the Lord’s will as a church we need to be sure we are doing His will. God gives us the directions we need in our passage this morning.

HOW TO KNOW GOD’S WILL IN MINISTRY OR ESTABLISH A MINISTRY Acts 1:12-14 INTRODUCTION: A. Today we have so many programs to “establish” ministries 1. In Evangelism: GROW, Faith, Share Jesus Without Fear 2. Sunday School: The Winning Spirit 3. Stewardship: Encouraging the Heart 4. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Demonstrations Of Separation To God’s Good News-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jul 27, 2005

Part 3 of a 3-part sermon. Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? When are we separated to God’s Good News? A demonstration of separation to God’s Good News is Willful....

Demonstrations of Separation to God’s Good News-III —Rom. 1:1-7 Need: Paul described for the Romans that to which God had separated him. There is /a Gospel/Good news/ to which God separates us. What demonstrates one’s separation to God’s Good News? 6 demonstrations of separation to God’s Good ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Blind Man"S Cry

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 2, 2004

Blind Bartimaus a picture of a sinner such as I

A Blind Man’s Cry (Mark 10:46-52) Intro. We see here a picture of a man who was without sight, who heard about Jesus, and cried out for mercy. Too often we hear salvation described in such a light way we get the idea, it’s just turning over a new leaf. Throughout ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Conduct Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 13, 2004

We are called to act like we are citizens of heaven as we deal with each other in the church

INTRODUCTION • The church at Thessalonica was facing a lot of difficult times. The church today is facing many struggles also. • Many people are struggling with various faith-related issues in their lives. There is a lot of conflict and turmoil in many of our lives. • There are a lot of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin Now, Pay Later

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 22, 2004

We see in the bible that men and women of God think that it is ok to sin now but they forget that you must pay for those sins

SIN NOW, PAY LATER Galatians 6: 7-8 I. Sow Disobedience, Reap Destruction (Belshazzar – Daniel 5: 1-31) Nebuchadnezar – The Great king is long dead. Belshazzar - his grandson is on the Throne Daniel – the young “Man of God” found in the first 4 chapters is now an old man of around 90 years old. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Are You A High Maintenance Christian?"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 27, 2004

What does it mean to be a high maintenance Christian?

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches September 12, 2004 “Are You A High Maintenance Christian?” Galatians 6:1-10 INTRODUCTION: In a small town there was an old doctor who, when he wasn’t saving lives, was planting trees. Doc Gibbs didn’t look like any other doctor. Most of the time he wore overalls ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Our Friend

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Before we begin the message this morning we need to have a better understanding of what it means to say that Jesus is our friend. According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is: 1.A person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close a

TEXT: John 15:14, 15 TITLE: JESUS OUR FRIEND Before we begin the message this morning we need to have a better understanding of what it means to say that Jesus is our friend. According to Webster’s Dictionary a friend is: 1. A person whom one knows well and is fond of; intimate associate; close ...read more

Scripture: John 15:14-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Training For Discipleship Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Sep 15, 2004

Believe it or not, you don’t have to have it all together to serve Jesus Christ. In this week’s study of the Gospel of Mark we learn how Jesus trained His disciples through disappointment and death to bring the gospel.

Sports teams always like to play before a hometown crowd. Here in Portland they say that the “fan factor” can really help the Trailblazers win games. But when it comes to ministry, often playing to the home town crowd is a disappointing experience. Either because of past relationships or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-30

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Father's Discipline Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

In Hebrews 11:1-12:4, we learn that all God¡¦s children go through trying times in life. God uses those trying times to make us more like Jesus. This passage uses three different words to describe God¡¦s discipline in his children.

THE FATHER¡¦S DISCIPLINE Hebrews 12:3-17 Why do persecution, testing, trial, sickness, pain, sorrow, and trouble come into the life of the believer? Are they a sign of God¡¦s anger or displeasure? Do they happen by chance? How should we react to them? Certainly some of our sufferings and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-17

Denomination: Baptist

Dream Weaver Series

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Oct 1, 2004

Pursuing the dream of God

The Dream Weaver New Hope Community Pastor Bob Briggs October 3, 2004 p.m. What dream do you have that is beating in your heart which has gone unfulfilled? Perhaps it goes back to your childhood when you first dreamed the dream. Time has passed, the dream has been placed on the back ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:3

Denomination: Pentecostal