Sermons on Your Life Check:

The Danger Of Loose Lips In The Church

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Sep 27, 2002

DIVISION AND DISCORD

THE DANGER OF LOOSE LIPS IN THE CHURCH EPHESIANS 4:29-31 I. INTRODUCTION THE TONGUE CAN BE A BLESSING OR THE TONGUE CAN BE A CURSE. THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO LIFT PEOPLE UP, OR THE TONGUE CAN BE USED TO TARE PEOPLE DOWN. THE TONGUE CAN BE THE BRIDGE THAT BRINGS PEOPLE TOGETHER, OR THE TONGUE CAN ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-31

Denomination: Baptist

It Is Alright For A Man To Cry

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 18, 2002

Simon Peter was a man of extraordinary strengths but perhaps he displayed his greatest strength when he wept over his own sin!

IT IS ALRIGHT FOR A MAN TO CRY “And Peter went out and wept bitterly.” Luke 22:62. Simon Peter was a man who possessed extraordinary strengths. In many ways he showed himself to be “a man’s man”! Notice: I. PETER WAS STRONG PHYSICALLY. "And Jesus, walking by the Sea of Galilee, saw two ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:62

Denomination: Baptist

Only Human....no Excuse For Sinning!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 19, 2002

We often hear folks try to justify or minimize their sins by declaring: "I’m only human!" This outline seeks to expose the flimsiness of excuse making.

ONLY HUMAN…NO EXCUSE FOR SINNING! “Then God said, ‘Let us make man in Our image, according to Our likeness; let them have dominion over the fish of the sea, over the birds of the air, and over the cattle, and over all the earth and over every creeping thing that creeps upon the earth.’ So God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Issac - The Child Of Promise

Contributed by Robert Galasso on Apr 8, 2002

When we truly believe what God has said, we will watch him work in his time, for his glory and we will be amazed!

Abraham was a man that had a close walk with his God. Throughout the text, God speaks to Abraham and gives him a promise that would pass on through generations. Although the promise of a son was very difficult to believe from a human perspective, the fulfillment of God’s promise was sure. You ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Complete Package

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Jul 18, 2003

A brief outline setting forth the completeness that the Christian has in Christ Jesus

A COMPLETE PACKAGE “For in Him dwells all the fullness of the Godhead bodily (in bodily form); and you are complete in Him, who is the head of all principality and power (rule and authority).” Colossians 2:9-10. I. THE RIGHT BEGINNING! “Jesus answered and said unto him, ‘Truly, truly, I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Paul's First Convert In Europe

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jun 4, 2003

To learn from Paul’s approach how he spoke to people about the gospel- emphasizes Lydia and her conversion

Paul’s First Convert in Europe Acts 16:11-15 Primary Purpose: To learn from Paul how he approached people with the gospel message. Background: As we begin our second missionary journey with Paul we see that the Holy Spirit is directing their path toward new territory for them. He has closed 2 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

More Weeds Than Seeds

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jul 14, 2005

We are the seeds from which the kingdom of God on earth will grow.

More Weeds Than Seeds - Matthew 13: 24 - 30, 36 - 43 Intro: At our house in Houston I planted flowers that Barbara called weeds. – They were, in fact, black-eyed Susans – Nobody likes weeds – dig, spray, fertilize – still there. – Sometimes it appears there are more weeds than seeds in our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Resources For Missions

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

A message on Missions.

RESOURCES FOR MISSIONS John 20:19-23 INTRO: In an obscure room in the city of Jerusalem, eleven disciples huddled in fear. They possessed no equipment for missions until Jesus provided them with four resources. I. THE PEACE OF HIS PRESENCE (v. 19). From the beginning Jesus offered the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Disection Of Falling And Rising

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Jun 13, 2008

The real power of the prodigal son story is that he returned, not to wealth, status and power, but to the Father.

Returning To The Father Text:Luke 15:11-25 In considering this parable we must consider the 3 groups in the main to whom it was addressed: Verses 1-3 1. Publicans - needed to know about loving the lost. Jesus tells them of lost sheep, a lost coin, addressing that which most spoke to ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Word From God

Contributed by Douglas Kinney on Dec 27, 2007

Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though they were? This sermon looks at the real elements of Faith.

The Word FROM God Romans 4:17 17(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. Why did Abraham believe God? Why did he call those things which were no as though ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Shameful Birth Series

Contributed by Michael Jones on Dec 5, 2007

This series details the "messy" people and events that surrounded the birth of Christ. 1 of 3.

Our topic will be “From a Hot Mess to a Holy Miracle” - A Scandalous Beginning - A Shameful Birth - A Startling Truth Last week we looked at the bloodline of Jesus to see that he was related to some notorious people: 1) Tamar – Played the prostitute 2) Rahab – A prostitute who helped the Lord’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Love Or Not To Love That Is The Question

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 8, 2009

To Love or Not to Love one another

To Love or Not to Love? That is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. John Realizing God’s Love for Him (v. 5) a. John and his brother James had been fishermen i. Worked with their father, Zebedee ii. They loved their father, the boats, the sea b. Then one day John heard the call of Jesus (Mark ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness And Peace Shall Kiss

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Oct 18, 2008

Christ brings us together by bringing us to the foot of His cross and uniting us in his Body.

Tuesday of 29th Week in Course October 21, 2008 Kindness and Peace Shall Kiss This letter to the Ephesians is one of the great theological works of the New Testament, a product of Paul’s later ministry, probably written in his first Roman imprisonment. Paul has had over twenty years to reflect on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:12-22

Denomination: Catholic

In Christ Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Who are we in Christ and What should we do ?

Are you in Him. Col.2:6-10Colossians 2:6-10 (MaceNT) 6 continue therefore to follow the doctrine of our Lord Jesus Christ, as you have receiv’d it: 7 being firmly attach’d to, and founded upon him: establishing yourselves in the faith you have been taught, and being thankful for the improvement ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Marriage And Divorce

Contributed by Jim Erwin on Dec 29, 2010

God desires that Christians do not divorce. However, God is always ready for restoration when repentance happens.

Marriage and Divorce Matthew 19:1-12 Question: “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for any reason?” God says: A man and a woman are to be married for life until someone dies. (19:4-5, 1 Corinthians 7:39) Moses says: People can get divorced because they have “hardened ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-12

Denomination: Baptist