Sermons on Advice:

An Annoying, Discombobulating, Fuzzy-Toothed Inconvenience

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Nov 10, 2010

At the end of a year, we can choose to let go of things that have weighed us down in the previous year. We can lose some of the baggage that we carry around and choose to replace it with the love of Christ.

How many times have you stood forsaken at the baggage carousel, watching the luggage track spit out piece after piece of luggage, but never yours? Why is it, when all chance of my suitcase ever showing up is gone, I feel compelled to stand there and watch the few remaining orphan bags circling ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 17, 2021

Paul is trying to help Christians to be moral people in a very immoral world, and to do that he has to focus on the sex drive.

The most famous twins in history were Chang and Eng, born in Siam in 1811. They toured Europe and America repeatedly. They became so well known that all twins whose bodies are physically connected have ever since been called Siamese twins. By their early thirty's they had traveled the world, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Gifts For The Bride - Part 3 Series

Contributed by Larry Turner on May 22, 2015

Last in the series looking at the gifts presented to the church by Jesus, God the Father, and the Holy Spirit.

This is our third week at discovering the gifts that were presented to the church, the Bride of Christ. So far we have discovered the gifts given to the church by Jesus. These are the equipping gifts. Ephesians 4:11-12 “Now these are the gifts Christ gave to the church: the apostles, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:7-11

Denomination: Foursquare

The Great Depression

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 16, 2022

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION?

It could be because… Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Churches With A Big Problem!!!

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 28, 2022

Every church needs:

? Good talented musicians, ? Christians who faithfully attend all the services, ? Christians who will faithfully support the church with God’s tithes and their offerings etc. Many churches across this nation have these wonderful Christians. However there is something you do not find in many of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Depression # 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 31, 2021

WHY IS THERE SO MUCH DEPRESSION? It could be because…

Illus: A teacher said to her students, "Boys and girls, there is a wonderful example in the life of the ant. Every day the ant goes to work and works hard all day. And at the close of the day, what happens?" Little Johnny said, "SOMEONE STEPS ON HIM." Many folks can’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Book Of Ruth (4 Of 4)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 14, 2022

In the book of Ruth, chapter 1, we covered about 11 to 12 years of Naomi’s life while she lived in Moab. However, by the time we get to chapter 2, Ruth becomes the star of the story.

She is noted for two special things in her life: • She became the grandmother of King David • Her greatest honor is that the birth of Christ can be traced back to her The Book of Ruth is considered to be a wonderful book for many reasons, such as: (1) IT HAS ROMANCE Some consider it one of the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Because You Live With A Fool, Doesn't Mean You Have To Be One

Contributed by Tom Rhodes on Jun 1, 2001

Don’t let peer pressure and foolish influence destroy you.

1 Samuel 25:2-3 And there was a man in Maon, whose possessions were in Carmel; and the man was very great, and he had three thousand sheep, and a thousand goats: and he was shearing his sheep in Carmel. Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:2-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Can The Lord Help Me Find Guidance?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1.

How do we know which direction the Lord wants us to take in life? 1. Ask the Lord to cleanse you from all secret sins. David prayed, "Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psa. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:23-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience.

1. The Good, Acceptable, and Perfect Will of God - The Lord has an ideal plan for every individual's life that will be found through prayer the scriptures and obedience. (Jer. 29:11) Our example for following 100% of thc will of God is found in Jesus Christ in whom arc hidden all thc treasures of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Out Of This World Investments

Contributed by Tim Stutler on Mar 27, 2006

Why should we invest in the Kingdom of God? Paul tells us because the returns are not only out of this world...they are guaranteed.

“Out of This World Investments” Colossians 3:1-4 Introduction: The resurrection of Jesus Christ changes everything about how we should view the world. That event brought about an entirely new reality, a whole new realm of possibility for those “in Christ.” That Sunday morning saw Christ defeat ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's Principles Of Dealing With Opposition In Ministry Observed At Ephesu

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Mar 14, 2002

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41

Paul’s Principles of Dealing With Opposition in Ministry Observed at Ephesus: Acts 19:8-41 Illustration: (Controlling Anger) This brings to mind a story told about Tommy Bolt who was on the professional golfing tour in the 1950’s. Tommy had earned the reputation of being a man of anger. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:8-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Testing God

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 19, 2004

examines the second of Jesus’ responses to the temptaions of Satan

Testing God Matt. 4:7 INTRO.: this week and next I want to continue my treatment of the three responses of Jesus to the temptations of Satan. There are a few things interesting to know about the temptations of Jesus. First, they were instigated by the Spirit of God. V. 1 That being the case, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:7, Malachi 3:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Issues: Intro Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 29, 2007

We all have issues. God is the solution.

Everybody has ISSUES! I’ve got ‘em! You’ve got ‘em! We’ve got ‘em! Issues come from different places and points in our lives! Some people wear their issues like a t-shirt so everyone can see them! Others conceal their issues … hiding them … and deceiving people! What are some of the GREAT ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church That Made Jesus Sick Series

Contributed by William Morris on Jun 28, 2006

SEVENTH IN SERIES OF SEVEN SERMONS ON THE SEVEN CHURCHES OF ASIA MINOR, SPECIFICALLY THE CHURCH AT LAODECIA

Sermon By: Dr. Todd Morris Title: The Church That Made Jesus Sick (Seven Churches #7) Text: Revelation 3:14-22 Date: June 25, 2006 Intro. Today we reach the last of the seven churches in our series on the seven churches of Revelation. A couple of these churches have been good, but in reality ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist