Sermons on Adam And Even:

When You Don't Get It, God Does Get It

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Aug 31, 2005

God is faithful even when we don’t understand what He is doing, and His way is best for us.

I want to thank you for this opportunity to share from God’s word with you today. KC and Simone send their greetings as well but they could not be here today. They’re probably sleeping right now. I have come to appreciate my being here with you all at SEFC more and more. The adjustment to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Whatever Happened To Fear

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Sep 3, 2005

Reaching the lost is no easy task and tactics have changed even though the Truth remains the same yesterday, today, and tomorrow.

What Ever Happened to Fear? Introduction A. What is fear? 1. Encarta: an unpleasant feeling of apprehension or distress caused by the presence or a perception of impending danger. 2. Fear is an emotion. 3. What scares you? Animals, people, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You May Never Know If You Let Go Series

Contributed by Juan Lane on Sep 28, 2005

We have to hold on to the thing that God has blessed us with even when it doesn’t make sense to.

You May Never Know If You Let It Go (Divorce Series Part 3) Scripture Reference: Genesis 41:9 - 16 Genesis 41:9 Then spake the chief butler unto Pharaoh, saying, I do remember my faults this day: 10 Pharaoh was wroth with his servants, and put me in ward in the captain of the guard’s house, both ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lost Found Restored

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 15, 2004

Even us Christians lose our way; when that happens, the Savior, seeks us, finds us, and restores us.

INTRODUCTION: Major Barb Sherer, a fellow Presbyterian minister and chaplain in the United States Army, was in Iraq during the beginning of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Moments before worshipers arrived for Sunday service, a fire broke out and destroyed the tent. By a miracle, no one was hurt. Later ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lead Us? Not!

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 26, 2005

Before we can even think about resisting temptation,we have to first choose if will we follow Christ.

Title: Lead Us? Not! Text: Matthew 6:13a (Lead us not into temptation) FCF: Being led is contrary to our natural desires, but when we choose to follow a good leader such as Christ, we end up in a place that is better than we would be naturally. SO: Intro: Winston Churchill is famous for two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Left Alone

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 7, 2009

Even though God is omnipotent, God allows Himself to be hurt. In this sermon, Jeremiah speaks of the irony of substituting the inadequate for the Omnipotent.

Sometimes, even when a pastor is as true to God’s Word as possible and has preached a number of sermons to the text that have elucidated the Truth, God’s Holy Spirit comes back to that same pastor and causes something new to be eliminated, something passed over in previous readings and study. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:13

Denomination: *other

Preparing For The Best Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 31, 2011

In this lesson, we cover the principles for living for Christ, so that we may received the best blessings, even in the worst of persecution.

Introduction: A. I like this picture – Don’t you know that that car never saw it coming! 1. In some respects life is unpredictable and we need to learn to expect the unexpected. 2. When it comes to the Christian life, there is not much that is unexpected. 3. Jesus tried to prepare us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray, Think, And Do Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 6, 2010

It’s not enough to hear or read the Word of God, or even to know it well. We must also put it into practice.

Anxious For Nothing Part 2 Pray, Think, and Do 04/29/07 AM Text and Reading: Philippians 4:4-9 [Many of the main thoughts for this series and this sermon are drawn from the writings of John MacArthur in his book: Anxious for Nothing.] Introduction In a previous lesson we explored Jesus’ great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do Not Become Weary In Doing Good

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 13, 2009

Pentecost 7(C) - Do not become weary in doing good especially to the family of believers and also even for all of humanity.

“DO NOT BECOME WEARY IN DOING GOOD” (Outline) July 19, 2009 -- PENTECOST 7 -- Galatians 6:1-10 INTRO: Greatness in God’s kingdom differs far differently compared to the standards of greatness in this world. Too often all too many only look at the numbers. The bigger the numbers means ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

John The Baptizer: A Totally Different Kind Of Guy

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 10, 2009

This children’s lesson was used at an evening vespers hour at an elementary age youth camp. It deals with the ministry of John the Baptist

John the Baptizer: A totally different kind of guy! Matthew 3:1-6 (Have who ever is available come in before you and announce your coming in a loud voice like a town crier saying something like, “Now hear this! The most honorable reverend (insert your name here) is coming this way! Prepare to hear ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Year: A Second Chance For Leaders

Contributed by Ricky Maye on Dec 30, 2010

The New Year presents us with a second chance to Give more, help more and love even more in such a tangable way.

How would God start off the New Year? All of the churches I have had the pleasure of being a part of had the same tradition of either unveiling a new mission statement or slogan to start the year off with a new focus. Most of the time this usually is divided into reaching the world, community and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Lot With Little Series

Contributed by Robert Fa’atoia-Collins on May 17, 2010

God uses people even if we do not think they are capable, and He uses anyone no matter who they are and where they are from.

The Book of Joshua represents an emotional high for the nation of Israel, as God’s people conquered Canaan and took possession of the Promised Land. Conversely, the Book of Judges is a huge let down, as the Israelites’ reliance on God falters and opposing nations begin to torment them. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

You Sing Over Me?

Contributed by Steve Keeler on May 25, 2010

God sings over us. Is that really true? Did I read that correctly? Is that even possible? What wonderful promises!

You Sing Over Me? by Steve Keeler Zephaniah 3:15-18 The LORD has taken away your punishment, He has turned back your enemy. The LORD, the King of Israel, is with you; never again will you fear any harm. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Real Mc Coy

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 18, 2010

God is in the business of keeping promises, even those which we cannot possibly understand how he will do so

The Promise of God This morning’s OT lesson is about an unlikely promise for Abraham and Sarah The promise of a son - when both were in their 90’s -just didn’t add up. Yet one year later, we see the birth of ISAAC to Sarah and Abraham. In human terms – it was impossible But when God promises ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

"Jonah, Chapter Four: A Story Of Resentment” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Sep 8, 2010

How is it possible for believers, or even entire congregations to sideline themselves and keep from being part of what God is doing?

Each chapter of Jonah has a story to tell. In chapter one, we read a story of rebellion. In chapter two, we read a story of repentance. In chapter three, we read a story of revival. Now, let’s look to chapter four. (READ TEXT) We would think the story of Jonah would have ended on the high note ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist