Sermons on 5 Miles To Nowhere:

The Leavening Of Boasting Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 8, 2009

This is the sixth of a series of sermons based on scriptures where a rhetorical question beginning with the phrase "Do you not know. . ." is asked. This sermon deals with the rhetorical question asked in 1 Corinthians 5:6. "Do you not know that a little

Series: Do You Not Know? Sermon: The Leaven of Boasting Text: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10. Introduction: Paul warns of some of the dangers in boasting. He asks the rhetorical question, “Do you not know that a little leaven leavens the whole lump?” Boasting, like leavening working its way through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:6-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Them Something To Eat

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Aug 6, 2005

In the story of the feeding of the 5,000, Jesus is telling us that we all have resources that we don’t yet realize. We tend to forget that, with Jesus, we have divine resources at our disposal.

Give Them Something to Eat Matthew 14:13-21 August 7, 2005 John the Baptist had become a thorn in the side of the monarchy and an enemy of those who believed that they didn’t have to be accountable for their actions. Out of hatred and jealousy, King Herod’s wife and daughter demanded – and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Methodist

Getting A Booster Shot Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 20, 2006

Some Christians never grow up in their faith. And yet, Galatians 5 tells me that God’s Spirit can help me have more faith in my life. How does He do that?

OPEN: When I listen to Christian radio in the evenings, I’ve often tuned in to a call-in program featuring a wise, grandfatherly gentleman who has that calm reassuring voice capable of melting fear. One night a lady, who was obviously crying, called in and related the following: “I was born blind, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Risen Christ And The Troubled Disciples

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Apr 2, 2005

This sermon is about the needless burdens in the hearts of the disciples even after Christ had risen from the dead such as 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES

THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED DISCIPLES ************************************************ OUTLINE 1.WORRY 2.FEAR 3.UNBELIEF 4.SORROW 5.CONFUSION 6.DISCOURAGEMENT 7.LIES THE MESSAGE THE RISEN CHRIST AND THE TROUBLED ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Aim To Win Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Oct 22, 2004

Part 5 in the series "Victory In Jesus." If you want to win your inner showdown with sin, you must aim to win. Avoid negative influences. Initiate service to others. Make up your mind to be holy.

AIM TO WIN Victory In Jesus – Part 5 Galatians 5 October 24, 2004 Introduction: In the old days of the Wild West when two people got into a heated fight about something they sometimes had duels. Picture in your mind’s eye two dusty cowboys walking towards each other down main street. It is high ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

The Blessed Husband

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Nov 23, 2004

This message explains the husbands role in the marriage. How did Christ love the church? I show 5 areas Christ loved the church, so that we as husbands would have an example to pattern our lives after.

Title: The Blessed Husband Text: Eph 5:22-33 Pray!!! Read Text!!! Introduction: - We are going to look at this evening the role of the Husband according to Eph 5:22-33 - But before we do that, let me give you some stories to help us along: Panel of Women debated on what they thought was a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

All Fear Is Gone Facing Death With Confidence

Contributed by Steve Malone on Nov 30, 2004

In 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 Paul gives us 4 principles that TELL how we can face death with confidence. We too can stare at the bony fingers of death without fear and with confidence:

"ALL FEAR IS GONE, FACING DEATH WITH CONFIDENCE" TEXT: 2 CORINTHIANS 5:1-10 INTRODUCTION He was a brave man and he loved Jesus. And it did not matter to him who was around, no one would intimidate Him, because he just had to talk about Jesus. And as he was talking about Jesus this day it was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10, 2 Corinthians 5:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Much Are They Worth Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 2, 2004

What I want to do this morning is to look a 6 QUICK snapshots of some mothers, 5 are from the bible ¡V and each snap shot illustrates one of the awesome things moms give and do for their kids¡K

¡§How Much Are They Worth¡¨ Recovering An Essential Truth ¡V part 3 We’ve come together this morning for 2 primary reasons. One, is to honor the Lord Jesus Christ with our worship. The other, is to honor our mothers. Both are lifetime tasks, neither of which can be confined to a one hour ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Miracles In John: Lesson 9: Miracles Of The 153 Fish

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 17, 2005

“without Me you can do nothing” in John 15:5 is seen here. “With Christ we can do all things” (Phil. 4:13). The presence of Christ in our lives makes the difference.

1. Where did the miracle take place? Near Tiberias (John 6:1). 2. Name all the disciples in verse 2 (Peter, Thomas the Twin, Nathanael, James, John, Andrew and Philip (John 1:40, 43-44). 3. Why did Peter say, “I go a fishing?” Note the four possible answers: a. Peter was the ring leader. b. He ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Always Use The Front Door"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 8, 2005

Life is tough. Everyone is looking for a "door of escape." In this chapter, Solomon mentions two "woman." You have a choice. The Harlot? (Verese 5-27) Or Chirst? (Verses 1-4) Choose Christ as your "door of escape!"

“Always use the front door.” Introduction: Life is tough… Everyone is looking for a door of escape. The Boss has been unfair to you. The wife seems unreasonable. The children are intolerable. Your Church is in a mess. Life is tough. You want out... We want to escape from reality… Not all ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The 7 Tests In Which We Must Be Victorious - Refining : The Purpose Of Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 21, 2005

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE REFINING PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS IN OUR LIVES AND THE 7 AREAS OF TESTING NAMELY THE TEST OF 1. LOVE 2. FAITH 3. OBEDIENCE 4. SACRIFICE 5. HUMILITY. 6. ENDURANCE 7. PATIENCE

7 TESTS IN WHICH WE MUST BE VICTORIOUS REFINING - THE PURPOSE OF TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS OUTLINE 1. THE TEST OF LOVE 2. THE TEST OF FAITH 3. THE TEST OF OBEDIENCE 4. THE TEST OF SACRIFICE 5. THE TEST OF HUMILITY. 6. THE TEST OF ENDURANCE 7. THE TEST OF PATIENCE 1 Corinthians 10 : ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Wisdom Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2010

1) The Pre-eminence of God’s Wisdom 2) The Permanence of God’s Wisdom 3) The Power of God’s Wisdom 4) The Paradox of God’s Wisdom & 5) The Purpose of God’s Wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:18-31. [18] For the word of the cross is folly to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God. [19] For it is written, "I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and the discernment of the discerning I will thwart."[20] Where is the one who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Other

The Path Of Praise

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 16, 2007

This great passage shows us HOW to praise God: Personally, Verbally, & Continually, and then we find ’5 Results of choosing to walk the Path of Praise.’ Link included to formatted text, audio & video, & PowerPoint Presentation.

The Path of Praise Psalm 34:1-7 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PathOfPraise.html We must choose whether we will walk the path of praise or just continue to follow the avenue of the average. But consider carefully, for the path of praise leads to bigger and better things that tower high above ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Righting The Religious Rut Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 8, 2005

4th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

RIGHTING THE RELIGIOUS RUT Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 5 PSALM 63:1-8 INTRODUCTION: (Faith Story - Beth Rampleberg) Thank-you Beth. Did you catch the words and phrases in Beth’s faith story? “Obligation,” “knowledge in my head but not my heart,” “something was missing,” “emptiness,” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 63:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church