Sermons on Zeal Without Knowledge:

Choosing What Matters Most Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Sep 10, 2007

Choosing what matters most from the word-picture Jesus paints of Himself as "the bread that gives life."

Choosing What Matters Most John 6:28-35 (NCV) Part 2 of 3 in the Series, Jesus in Blue Jeans, Practical Advice for Everyday Spiritual Life As we began the series Jesus in Blue Jeans last week we saw that Jesus is a down-to-earth Savior. He is God come to earth in human form – and not in a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Thru Adversity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 11, 2007

Our call from Christ is for us to be obedient, in all situations, even when adversity comes our way!

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: January 20, 2007 Date Preached: January 21, 2007 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Living a Life of Obedience Sermon Title: Obedience in Adversity Sermon Text: Job 1:12-19 (NASB) 12 Then the LORD said to Satan, "Behold, all that he has is ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping It Together When Everything Is Falling Apart Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Sep 15, 2007

An exposition of Rev. 7

Keeping It Together When Everything Falls Apart Rev. 7 Whenever you read the book of Revelation, sooner or later you have to get to the unpleasant subject of tribulation---more specifically, what is known as the Great Tribulation---a future dark of dark days described in several ways in the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Core Values

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 18, 2007

This message was given as an introduction to a major ministry review for our church.

Introduction I. This morning we are going to take a break from the series dealing with “God’s Amazing Grace.” II. The reason we are taking a break is because it is only a matter of weeks before we have our first preview service of “The Connection.” A. I want to present the purpose, core values ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Methodist

The Ten Commandments – Only One God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – Only One God

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Strategy For Offering God's Salvation

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Sep 22, 2007

Second of a two part message that introduces a new purpose and direction for an existing church.

Video - We Are Marshall (Coach meets the three living members) Introduction I. The world had become exceedingly wicked. A. Men and women did not obey God, but rather did as they wished. B. Men and women did not love their neighbors, but rather looked out for only number one, namely self, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:14

Denomination: Methodist

Ripe For The Picking Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 24, 2007

The same fruits evident in Amos’ basket are still around in our churches today. Are we keeping them fresh by obeying God’s pattern for them? Or are we allowing them to become overripe and rotten by our disobedience?

1. Introduction (8:1-2) 2. The first fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of worship. (movement from songs to howling to silence)—Amos 8:3 3. The second fruit in God’s basket of obedience is the fruit of stewardship. (movement from commerce to consumerism to condemnation)—Amos ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Word Became Flesh Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 1, 2007

In this lesson we marvel at the story of Jesus’ birth and then discuss its significance.

Introduction: A. The story is told of 4 expectant fathers who, years ago, were in a hospital waiting room while their wives were in labor. 1. A nurse came in the room and announced to the first man, “congratulations, sir, you’re the father of twins.” What a coincidence,” the man said, “I work for ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Saints Disagree Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 3, 2007

Disagreements among believers don’t have to wreak the church.

WHEN SAINTS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41, 28-30 (adapted from a message from Steven Shepherd Church of Christ (When Christians Disagree) This title came from a sermon booklet by Dr John R. Church.) INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-41

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Overcome With All Joy When Trouble Comes Series

Contributed by Levi Wright on Oct 6, 2007

How do you find strength to continue when you feel like you are carrying the weight of the world upon you shoulders? Trials and test of our faith are allowed by God to mature us Spiritually.

Banner of Praise Ministries Reverend Levi Howard Wright, Pastor & Founder “How To Overcome With All Joy.... When Trouble Come....” James 1:2-8 (New Century Version) Faith and Wisdom 2 My brothers and sisters, when you have many kinds of troubles, you should be full of joy, 3 because you know ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Can I Be Sure

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Oct 6, 2007

A basic Romans Road message, as our church begins a concentrated outreach into our community.

Introduction I. Over the past two weeks, I have had three conversations that have caused me a degree of concern. II. All three conversations involved people that had been either raised in the church, or involved in a church that I know was a good, solid, bible teaching, salvation believing ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Hanging In There Before Impossibilties Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 8, 2007

God specializes in impossible things. When we encounter those things over which we have no control, who better to turn to than the God of impossibilities, because nothing is too impossible for God.

Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 1:37; 18:27 Robert Schuller in his book, Move Ahead with Possibility Thinking begins the book with these questions: Are you limping when you could be walking strong; whimpering when you could be whistling; crying when you could be laughing? Are you being defeated by your ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hanging In There Through Patience Series

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Psalm 62 is a passage that speaks about waiting on God. And patience is going to come as we learn to wait on God, only. Patience from any other source is not going to be the kind of patience you desire or need. We need the kind of patience that comes from

She had just passed her one hundredth birthday. She had a letter form the President of the U. S. congratulating her. Her pastor went to visit her in a nursing home. She was blind and could not see. She was lame and could not walk. In fact she could not leave her room except for emergencies. She ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Paid In Full: Matthew Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Feb 7, 2007

During this series we will look at seven people who came in contact with Jesus, met the penetrating eyes of Jesus, responded to the offer of Jesus, and were made new by the transforming power of Jesus. Matthew the tax collector saw his sin debt paid in fu

INTRODUCTION TO SERIES AND SERMON (from pulpit) False gods – the gods people make up – despise sinners. But the one true God loves sinners (Manning, Ragamuffin Gospel, 22). Brennan Manning, author of The Ragamuffin Gospel says, “Whatever our failings may be, we need not lower our eyes in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Mystery Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 9, 2007

We can each recognize the revelation of the church’s mysterious nature and passionately minister its gospel.

1. The first clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the steward of the mystery (3:1-5) 2. The second clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the content of the mystery (3:6) 3. The third clue that reveals the mystery of the church is the minister of the mystery (3:7-9) 4. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist