Sermons on Achan Sin:

Exposing The Truth Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 19, 2008

Jonah’s reaction to hating God’s assignment and the success he found.

Exposing the Truth Jonah 4:5-9 * As we end this story or book, we discover that Jonah would have made a great 21st century church member in America. Jonah may have well been the original “It’s all about me” prophet. As I was reviewing this book and his life, I was thinking about Jonah in these ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Learning A Lesson - The Hard Way Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Nov 19, 2008

Let us not be a hard to be taught as was Jonah.

Learning a Lesson – THE HARD WAY! Jonah 4:1-4 * When our son, Jonathon, was born, it didn’t take us very long to discover he was what is commonly called, “a strong willed child.” In fact, Deb bought the book by James Dobson which helped deal with this little bundle of stubbornness. We all giggle ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Impossible

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Dec 15, 2008

THERE’S A BIG DIFFERENCE BETWEEN JUST OBEYING GOD ON THE OUTSIDE, AND OBEYING FROM A THANKFUL, JOYABLE AGREEABLE HEART

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE Numbers 22 As we look at the 22nd chapter of Numbers, we see the Israelites nearing the end of their wandering in the desert. They had just beaten up, killed, and plundered the Amorites and now they are camped in the plains of Moab near Jordon. This is the place where they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-41

The Splash Felt Around The World - An Allegorical Fish Story

Contributed by Preacher Fo Real on Dec 15, 2008

A story with a spiritual meaning.

Chapter 1: Trip to Ascertain Bend Jackie and his brother, Stephen, had grown up fishing in the various creeks, ponds, and lakes that populates the Bibb and Perry county area. While growing up in Marion, they fished at Shady Grove Lake in Bibb County with their father and grandfather. Now grown, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:6

Denomination: *other

What Adam Did To The Human Race Is Reversible Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 23, 2008

So what happened with Adam and Eve in the Garden?

1. Imagine a time when sin doesn’t exist. Wouldn’t that be great! • A time really, of perfection and beauty. • No sin. No sinful nature directing to sin. No flesh/spirit struggle. • Everything is just perfect, exactly as it was meant to be! • Immediately we think forward don’t we? 1 John 3:1-2 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Burden Of The Backslidder

Contributed by W. Alderman on Dec 27, 2008

This shows how sin can rob one of his song...

THE BURDEN OF THE BACKSLIDDER Psalms 137:1-4 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This is the record of the Jews in their Babylonian captivity. While back in Jerusalem they were free, but now they are in bondage. They once enjoyed the blessings of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Right Question! Wrong Answer!

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 28, 2008

The rich young ruler asked the right question but was unable to accept the right answer.

RIGHT QUESTION! WRONG ANSWER! 17 Now as He was going out on the road, one came running, knelt before Him, and asked Him, "Good Teacher, what shall I do that I may inherit eternal life?" 18 So Jesus said to him, "Why do you call Me good? No one is good but One, that is, God. 19 You know the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For A God Visit - Part 1

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 7, 2009

In order for God to show up and display his power in our life and church we need to do a spiritual inventory and confess and repent of our sin.

Today we have set aside as a day of prayer and fasting. We began our 24 hour vigil at midnight last night and it will go until midnight tonight (so if you just heard about it this morning you are still in luck). We are preparing ourselves, our church, our community, for a God visit during our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

The Pilgrim's Path 2 Penitence

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 8, 2009

The Pilgrim’s path is the way of the Beattitudes. Penitence is a matter of the heart’s attitude toward receiving forgiveness.

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-2, Mathew 5:1-12 Penitence Introduction The Congregational preacher of old, D.L. Moody, told the story of a rebellious and angry boy who had run away from home. He had given his father no end of trouble. He had refused all the invitations his father had sent him to come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

A Fresh Start....with God - A Message Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Jan 11, 2009

When we feel like failures, a fresh start is right around the corner. Luke details what repentance looks like and how it should be done.

TEXT: The anointing of Jesus’ Feet - Luke 7:36-50 TITLE: Fresh Start: With God - a Message on Repentance SERIES: Fresh Start TOPIC: Repentance OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, January 11, 2009 PROP.: When we feel like failures, a fresh start with God is right around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Horeb Experience ~ Opportunity To Change

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jan 15, 2009

The Israelites encountered Mt. Horeb [Mt. of God] a number of times in their lives. We may be encountering Horeb(s) continually in our lives but have remained unchanged [not transformed]. Are you willing to do it today and let it stay that way till our Lo

Opening illustration: A lady was out hitting all the local garage sales when she came across an old needlepoint picture that read, “Prayer Changes Lives.” She bought it, took it home and began to look for just the right place to hang the new picture. Finally, she decided that it went well in the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:7-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Problem Of Religion Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Apr 26, 2009

There are two sides to sin and evil. On the one side we can be very bad and break all the rules, on the other side we can be very good and keep all the rules. Both are trusting in ourselves and not God (thoughts from The Reason for God by Timothy Keller).

(Ideas for this sermon come from the book: The Reason for God, Belief in an Age of Skepticism, by Timothy Keller) Introduction This week- complete- 2nd part of a two week series. Last week we looked at The Problem of Sin, this week we are going to look at The Problem of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Charismatic

Letters Of Lament - Thoughts From Lamentations Chapter Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 1, 2009

These are readings through the book of Lamentations. A look at chapter three.

Letters Of Lament – Thoughts From Chapter Three INTRODUCTION: There are times when we all lament – or need to lament. There are times when we have walked down the wrong path – and have found at the end of it – a dead end. At the end of the road we cry out, “What have I done? How could I have been ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:1-66, Lamentations 3:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Homosexuality - How Should I Respond Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 19, 2008

What is the biblical teaching on Homosexuality and how should Christians treat homosexuals

Too Hot to Handle - Homosexuality Slide Series Intro Today, we begin a new series entitled “Too Hot to Handle.” We will be dealing with and discussing topics that are hotly debated in our society and even the church. We will look at the biblical teaching or biblical principals that interact with ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 18:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Counting Change Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on May 31, 2008

Newton’s First Law of Motion states: Everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. Do the forces of sin around you compel you to change?

Turn with me to Ezra 9. EZRA 9:3-5 After putting it off for a long time, a man finally went to the doctor. After the examination and all of the tests and blood work, the doctor just shook his head. He told the man, “You are in terrible shape. In order to pull out of this, you’re going to have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 9:3-5

Denomination: Baptist