Sermons on Abide In Jesus:

Rx For The Soul - The Cure For Loneliness Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2003

The general belief is that if we can find that "special someone" we can cure our loneliness. Genesis 2 tells us why that isn’t true.

OPEN: Being as this is the Valentine Weekend I wanted to share a few quotes by children about love: - Glenn, age 7 - If falling love is anything like learning how to spell, I don’t want to do it. It takes too long. - Tom, age 5 - Once I’m in kindergarten, I’m going to find me a wife. - Kenny, age ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beautiful, The Bold And The Courageous

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Feb 16, 2003

Preached at a women prison on Mother’s Day May 2002

THE BEAUTIFUL, THE BOLD AND THE COURAGEOUS Esther, 1:10-12; 4:16 Subject: The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous Turn to you neighbor and say neighbor: I’m Beautiful, I’m Bold, and I’m Courageous -- and so are you! The Beautiful, The Bold and the Courageous When ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mercy In The Middle Of Misery Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 8, 2001

ONE WHO KNOWS WHERE TO LOOK DISCOVERS MERCY. Habakkuk indicates three places to look for mercy. During shaky times mercy can be found in prayer. During dark moments, mercy can be found in the power of God. During points of uncertainty, mercy can be found

October 14, 2000 -- AM MERCY IN THE MIDDLE OF MISERY Habakkuk 3:1-16 INTRODUCTION: Our God is a great God, and greatly to be praised. A finite mind could no more comprehend His glory that one can compress the ocean into a bucket. All eternity will be spent learning more and more about how great, ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Abba, Father

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jun 18, 2001

Our God is no fair-weather Father. He’s not into this love-‘em-and-leave-‘em-stuff. WE can always count on Him to be in our corner.

Quote: “Insanity is an inherited disease. You get it from your kids.” Into: Nine things you will never hear dad say: 1. Well, how ’bout that? I’m lost! Looks like we’ll have to stop and ask for directions. 2. You know Pumpkin, now that you’re thirteen, you’ll be ready for unchaperoned car ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24, Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Compromise While On The Way Series

Contributed by Robert Massey on Jul 15, 2002

Compromise has deadly results. Here are three lessons each believer needs to remember when tempted to compromise their faith.

For the last several weeks, I have been preaching out of Joshua a series of messages on “Receiving Your Inheritance.” During this series of messages, God has given me several positive ones, such as “Pulling Down Strongholds” and “The Faithfulness of God”. However there are several messages that I ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

"Disappointed With God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002

Dealing with despair...moving from fear to faith

"Disappointed With God" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe We see quite a contrast between chapters 18 & 19! Elijah moves from exhilaration and intense excitement to dejection, discouragement and depression after his miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal. From his mountain top experience he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Boundaries Of God's Way

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jul 30, 2002

How do you experience God’s way in life?

This is the time of year when as we travel, we see people wearing bright orange vests, standing on or near the roads that we travel on. In their hands are poles, also stripped in bright orange, some of which are on tripods surrounded by cones of orange, and special devices they look through. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:33-35

Denomination: Church Of God

Introducción A La Epístola De Santiago Series

Contributed by Carlos Camarena on Mar 20, 2003

A series on the book of James

Introducción a Santiago Santiago 1:27 I. Introducción A. Comparado con los otros libros del NT, Santiago parece ser muy diferente. Su contenido lo separa del resto del los evangelios y las epístolas de Pablo. 1. Santiago no toca los temas que generalmente esperamos leer en el NT. Santiago ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

Turning Outsiders Into Insiders

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 25, 2003

Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, especially those who have been disappointed by churches in the past.

Today, I want you all to put yourselves into the shoes of an unchurched visitor to (insert the name of your church). Becoming a part of a new church is about developing an entirely new network of relationships and emotional connections. That’s a big step for people; they move into it cautiously, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-25, Hebrews 10:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Of Whom Much Was Expected

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. God's Word addresses bluntly and directly the question of the Christian's relationship with the world ( Greek: kosmos ). a. 1 John 2:15 Do not love the world or the things in the world. If anyone loves the world, the love of the Father is not in him. b. James 4:4 Do you not ...read more

God And Hagar

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Jul 18, 2001

Mother’s Day sermon for the Single Mothers

When we speak of single mothers, we are not referring to the marital status a child’s mother. Nor am I talking about those women who have decided for the child that the father is not necessary. We are not discussing those mothers that believe that Fatherhood is a nonessential role in child ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors With Contradictions

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2001

We live with contradictory feelings about many things, including our church. We do not get the gift of reconciliation fully until there is conflict, but God wants to give the gift of reconciliation now, if we will accept it.

Church, some say, should be a place of peace. Church should be a place where we can come after a week of dealing with conflicts, fears, and doubts, and find peace. I was told we don’t want conflict at church. And I do understand. I do understand why, when we come to the hour of worship, we want ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-20, 2 Corinthians 6:2-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Forgiveness Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 3, 2001

The story of Joseph gives us a model for forgiveness!

“When Life is the Pits” A Study of the Life of Joseph Sermon # 9 “Dealing With Forgiveness!” Genesis 45:1-20 “Simon Wiesenthal lost 89 relatives in Hitler’s death camps. He has devoted his life to finding Nazi ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Heart Like David Series

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 13, 2001

Third in a series of "Heart-to-Heart Talks on Relationships," this one about relating to God

HEART TALKS: A Heart Like David (Righteousness) 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51 I knew that my mother was dying of cancer, but I still was not prepared for the day I arrived home from school and found a message telling me that my father was at the hospital with Mom and I was to wait for my uncle to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 13:14, Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Financial Wisdom (Part 2) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 20, 2004

PROVERBS – Wisdom for Right Living #6 How can we develop financial integrity in our lives? Will we be a good steward of all God has entrusted to us?

INTRODUCTION: Do you remember your high school reunion? Many who attend the 5 and 10 year class reunions just want to impress each other with how successful they have become. By the 20th many have given up on impressing their friends and are just happy to survive. As you near the age of 40 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God