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Setting Aside God's Grace

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 29, 2001

If grace is so great, why don’t we live by it? Why do we set it aside?

Setting Grace Aside Gal. 2:21—”I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteous could be gained through the law, then Christ died for nothing.” SOME SET ASIDE GOD’S GRACE BECAUSE: ¨ -----Confusion about God’s Character --God the traffic ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:21

Denomination: Holiness

God Helps Those Who...

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Mar 30, 2001

a look at Mark 10:46-52

God Helps Those Who... Mark 10:46-52 1) Admit their need verse 46,47 2) Trust Him fully verse. 48-51 3) Follow in Christian discipleship verse 52 God helps those who put themselves in a position to receive His grace. We do that in many ways but three are evident in this passage. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Holiness

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is Love

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 22, 2001

The Fruit of the Spirit is love

March 3rd Gal. 5:22,23 Theme - The fruit of the Spirit is love; joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, and self-control are its by-products. What are the ways that people misunderstand the nature of the fruit of the Spirit? A person’s wealth does not depend so much on what he ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do We Love The Lord Enough?

Contributed by Tony Cansler on May 1, 2001

A Message to Christians

Do We Love the Lord enough? John 14:23 “Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.” To give ourselves to him I Cor 7:23a “Ye are bought with a price” To separate ourselves ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23

Denomination: Baptist

Playing With Fire Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 1, 2004

When confronted with sexual temptation, Joseph dropped his garment and ran. This is a good example for us to follow as we are confronted with sexual temptation daily.

Genesis 39 March 21, 2004 (At the startr of this sermon I lit a candle at the front of the church and allowed it to burn throughout the message) Many boys in the process of growing up go through a stage where they are fascinated with fire. Good for light and heat. But if the fascination runs ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

High In Salt Content Part 2

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 2 of being salty - more Biblical cause-and-effect passages of how others will find God.

Mark 9:50; Luke 14:34 – High in Salt Content – Part 2 A five-year-old lad was watching his mother change the baby. When she overlooked sprinkling the tot’s backside with talcum powder and hurried him into his diaper, the five-year-old reproved her sharply, "Hey, Mom, you forgot to salt him!" Salt ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:34

Denomination: Baptist

Promises Of Christmas

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Dec 5, 2003

A Sign, A Son, A Savior. A simple message for Christmas.

The Promises of Christmas Matthew 1:18-25 Intro. Joseph was concerned about his betrothed wife, now with child. In a dream an angel brought to him the promises of Christmas. 1. There would be a sign. Matt. 1:20c -“for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.” -The virgin birth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel And The Lions' Den

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 11, 2005

A look at the biography of Daniel and how prayer affected his life and work.

DANIEL AND THE LIONS’ DEN Daniel 6:1-28 Key Verse and Theme: “Now when Daniel learned that the decree had been published, he went home to his upstairs room where the windows opened toward Jerusalem. Three times a day, he got down on his knees and prayed, giving thanks to his God, just as he had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Do's And Don'ts Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Feb 8, 2005

This sermon is a lesson on the proper attitude for giving.

The Do’s and Don’ts of Giving – Acts 4:32-5:11 The only thing that will make a Church more upset at a Pastor than talking politics from the pulpit is preaching about giving. Let’s look at two examples of giving from the early Church and identify the Do’s and Don’ts of giving. First let’s look ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Missing Multitude

Contributed by Andy Patterson on Mar 16, 2005

I firmly believe Jesus is coming,and the Church is going!

The Missing Multitude! Matthew 16:24 - 28/ Rev 7:9 - 17 There is coming a day in which the Lord is coming again, I firmly believe that this is no myth nor legend but the truth of the word of God, * His Coming is IMINENT * His Coming will be INCREDIBLE * His Coming has many IMPLICATIONS * At ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Do Need To Serve In The Local Church

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on May 17, 2004

This Scripture passage gives us the reason why we need to serve in the local church with the gift that is given to us.

“Why Do We Need To Serve?” 1 Peter 4:10 Because The Gift is… A. SUPPLIED to you. (v. 10a) As every man has received the gift Matthew 25:14-15; Romans 8:32; 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 4:7; 7:17; 12:4-7; John 3:27; Ephesians 4:7; 2 Timothy 1:6; Psalm 84:11; 2 Peter 1:3; 1 Timothy 6:17 B. Given to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

And The Land Rested From War Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on May 25, 2004

Every Christian needs to examine the importance of perserverance. As Winston Churchill said to a graduating class of young cadets, "Never give up..." There’s a high cost to giving up and giving in!

"And the Land Rested From War..." Dr. E. Winson Butler Joshua 11:23 kjv (pg 199 OT white pew Bible) Introduction I. illus. A few nights ago, President George Bush addressed our country. In his own words he said, "We must stay the course..." i.e. now is not the time to question, leave or ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:23

Denomination: Baptist

America's Greatest Tragedy Pt. 1 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jun 22, 2004

Since 911 we all have become sensitive to the tragedy our nation felt. This terrible series of events have made us all aware of an even greater tragedy and it’s being felt by the Church!

Introduction It was as if it was yesterday. I walked into the Church buildging and our Senior Adult Ministry was meeting that morning and as I opened the door, the Church Adminstrative Secretary said, "Pastor, a plane has hit one of the Trade Center’s towers..." And you know the rest of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:28-32

Denomination: Baptist

Calling All Lepers

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 6, 2007

This sermon discusses how we should be thankful to God in all circumstances and never forget His blessings even when others do.

A Universal Problem (vs. 11 -12) - Leprosy: bacterial infection that causes skin ulcers, paralysis, and gangrene - Separated from society (leprosy villages) - Could not come in contact with Jesus A Universal Need (vs. 13) - All were in need of mercy - All were in need of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Esther - Unlikely Heroine

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 11, 2002

The book of Esther in one sermon

Story line - 1. Vashti disses King Xerxes 2. Esther wins beauty pageant 3. Uncle Mordecai foils assassination plot. 4. Haman has issues - buys off king for Holocaust heyday, 5. Captive Israel in Sackcloth and ashes Key verses Esther 4:4-16 - esp. Vs 14 -end of 16 "If I die..." Unpack meaning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational