Sermons on Afflicted One:

One Nation Under God?

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look to the Godlessness of the nation and the past heritage that our nation did have.

One Nation Under God? “I Pledge Allegiance to the flag of The United States Of America and to the republic for which it stands One Nation Under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all.” “America, America, God Shed his grace on thee, and crown thy good, with brotherhood from sea to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:1-23, 2 Chronicles 7:14-15

Denomination: Mennonite

Which Road Are You On?

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 20, 2003

This sermon stresses the importance of giving thought about where you plan to spend eternity.

WHICH ROAD ARE YOU ON? Matthew 7:13-23 INTRODUCTION: [This message uses some material from a sermon by Joel Smith entitled, The Great Divide.] ILL> During our first year of ministry here, we had gone to visit the Ted & Elizabeth Armstrong who live towards Mansfield, out by the Mid-Ohio race ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Travel With One Eye On The Ditch Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2003

Sermon 5 of 10 on Jesus Stories. The main points were taken from a sermon titled "Getting our Hands Dirty" by John Stensrud. An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and

1/26/2003 – Traveling with One Eye on the Ditch An attorney asked a question of Jesus. People were always asking him questions because he gave them answers that were clear and crisp. You couldn’t miss the point of the message. In response to the man’s question Jesus told a story we call “The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

247 - Love One Another Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Feb 8, 2003

What does "loving one another" have to do with following Christ?

Sermon Study #247 – “LOVE ONE ANOTHER” Illustrate: In a supermarket, Kurtis the stock boy, was busily working when a new voice came over the intercom asking for a carry out at checkout register 4. Kurtis was almost finished, and wanted to get some fresh air, and decided to answer the call. As he ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35, Matthew 18:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ears, One Mouth Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 17, 2003

Have you ever heard the saying God gave you two ears and one mouth, so you should do twice as much listening as speaking?

Two ears, one Mouth James 1: 19-21 Lesson 6 19 Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath: 20 For the wrath of man worketh not the righteousness of God. 21 Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-21, James 1:19

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Responsibility: The Power Of One Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Oct 9, 2006

Based on The DNA of Relationships by Dr. Gary Smalley. Are there some people you would like to change? Who wouldn’t! The problem is, we cannot change anyone but ourselves through the power of the Holy Spirit.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY: THE POWER OF ONE The DNA of Relationships (part 2) A. We are continuing our series on The DNA of RELATIONSHIPS based on the book by Dr. Gary Smalley. ILLUSTRATION: There was young rookie preacher asked to officiate a WEDDING for the first time. He was rather NERVOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let The Little Ones Come

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A Child Dedication Ceremony

Baby Dedication Service November 20th, 2005 Intro: What we are about to do together as a congregation has great significance. We do not baptize infants in this church, believing that Scripture clearly teaches baptism as a personal choice for the believer and a response to God’s call on your life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Just One Touch Of Jesus

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Oct 20, 2006

Two people who were changed by one contact with Jesus, after trying to avoid meeting him tell their stories. Zacceus and the woman who bled.

Mark 5:25-34 Unclean! Unclean! Unclean! That was me It was not really a life, more an existence, and a miserable existence at that. I was tired all the time and I was getting weaker, and weaker, and weaker. I had no energy, no joy or zest for life. Some days I could only lie on my bed all day. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Salvation Army

Hospitality Toward One Another

Contributed by Daniel Sorensen on Oct 26, 2006

Service to others as a reflection of Christ’s love, even as we ourselves become tired of service and look forward to being served and desire attention.

When you were a child, perhaps you were part of a large family, there may have been many people who needed to use the bathroom, many mouths to feed, and never, ever, any private space. In families such as those, there are often a lot of rules. Don’t pester the adults. Do your chores, help out ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

When No One Believes In You Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Oct 26, 2006

A new look at David and Goliath, The focus of this message is to look at how David responded when no one would believe in him. Yet David refused to be defeated he knew there was one who He could believe in.

We begin a new sermon series today titled; “When you are in a tight spot!” We are going to look at several Old Testament Heroes and discover some principles and lessons to help us when we are in a tight spot. Today’s hero is David and the account in his life is his conflict with Goliath. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One More River To Cross

Contributed by James May on Jan 18, 2006

We crossed the Red Sea in Salvation and Baptism. Now we are walking through the wilderness on the road to the Promised Land, but we have one more river to cross before we get home. Are you ready for the crossing?

ONE MORE RIVER TO CROSS By Pastor Jim May There is an old song that we once sang that went like this: There’s one more river to cross; one more mountain to climb One more valley that I have to walk through Then I’ll leave my troubles behind One more battle with the devil, and I know He’ll ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:15-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Putting Confidence In The Faithful One

Contributed by David Gant on Jan 21, 2006

Principles drawn from Psalms 138 regarding faithfullness to God -- as He is faithful to us.

Putting Confidence in the Faithful One Psalm 138 A PSALM OF DAVID. I. Psalm 138 ? a short reading with some added interpretations for clarity. 1 I will praise You with my whole heart; Before the gods (i.e. IF there were any other gods looking) I will sing praises to You. ؉There are no real other ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 138:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The One Who Gives Abundantly

Contributed by Sigurd Grindheim on Feb 4, 2006

Sermon on the abundant generosity of Jesus.

Imagine that the Bible was lost and somebody today was given the task of recording, to the best of their ability, the deeds and words of the Son of God. They were to give an account of the good influence that Jesus had had in people’s lives. What do you think would have been recorded as the first ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Learning To Accept One Another Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 13, 2004

So what is the Joseph effect? For Joseph it wasn’t about labor (carpentry), it was about love. Life is about love.

18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged to be married to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. 19Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and did not want to expose her to public disgrace, he had ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can Save One

Contributed by Steven Pace on Jan 16, 2004

This is an updated copy of my sermon on the Pro Life issue. I have revised it and brought it more up to date.

Sanctity of Human Life Psalms 139:11-16 The day started out by waking up early. You see in our house we always decorate the floor with balloons on the kids birthday. I remember getting up early with Becky and blowing up the balloons and scattering them across the floor. After the kids got up I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:11-16, Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Baptist