Sermons on American Institute Of Stress:

Remembrance, In Every Fold

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Jun 28, 2015

Here is a way of honoring those who gave their lives in military service to our country, in accordance with Romans 13:7.

“Render to all what is due them: tax to whom tax is due; custom to whom custom; fear to whom fear; honor to whom honor.” (Romans 13:7) Remembrance, In Every Fold Spiritual Truth In The Folding Of The American Flag Have you ever taken time to watch the flag being folded and then ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church's Main Business.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Aug 23, 2004

Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose for which it was founded.

The church’s main business. Matthew 28:16 -- 20. 08/15/04 In your opinion, what is the church’s main business? Why has this church been sitting in Sandy Ridge for a number of years? Any organization, institution or business justifies its existence only in so far as it carries out the purpose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose In Marriage

Contributed by Joel Santos on Oct 23, 2004

God has a purpose behind the institution of marriage. If you are going to have a happy marriage you should know this purpose.

(This sermon is prepared by Jolour Regencia, my student in Central Bible College, as part of her course requirement in Bible Exposition) “For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united to his wife, and they will become one flesh." (Gen. 2:24) Background: The Provision for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Trumps Rules Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 8, 2010

We are sorely tempted to institute rules that limit our ability to love. In God's kingdom love always trumps rules.

Luke 13:10-17 “Love Trumps Rules” INTRODUCTION It is amazing to me that a brief story of a diminutive, hunchbacked woman who came into contact with Jesus in a small synagogue in an isolated village in Galilee over two thousand years ago can have such a tremendous impact on our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Remember God's Goodness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Sep 3, 2019

The Feast of Purim was instituted to remember God's deliverance of His people, for the generation that was saved, as well as for the generations to come.

We have come a long way through the book of Esther. • Against all odds, and through a set of amazing and miraculous twists, Esther and Mordecai achieved the mission – the mission of God, actually - to save their people from certain annihilation. • It was successful because God has a hand in it. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:21-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Marriage According To The Bible

Contributed by Luke Vasicek on Aug 18, 2025

It is not accurate to say that Marriage was instituted to make us happy; it is more Biblical to say marriage was created for five main reasons

Why did God Create Marriage? Gen. 2:18 1. It’s Purpose: Where Does Our Happiness Fit In? Someone said “The individual does not even think to ask ‘how important is my happiness,’ because it is accidentally assumed to be of paramount importance, all the time, by everyone.” • Gary Thomas in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Bible Church

Getting Into Action Series

Contributed by Jay Patton on Jul 8, 2002

Part four of a series on solving problems God’s way. This is a particularly good series for pastor’s/leaders instituting change within a congregation.

Introduction: New Coke Read Scripture/Pray Background: Nehemiah is headed into unfamiliar territory-four months and 8000 mi. Purpose Statement: to be effective change agents for God it is essential that we... I. Use the authority given you (v. 9) A. Nehemiah went forth in the Kings Name 1. More ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mistreating The Vulnerable Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 17, 2020

Christians are taught to treat the vulnerable with compassion and with generosity. The study is based upon the practised instituted by Moses for Israel, which practise is continued among the churches to this day.

“You shall not wrong a sojourner or oppress him, for you were sojourners in the land of Egypt. You shall not mistreat any widow or fatherless child. If you do mistreat them, and they cry out to me, I will surely hear their cry, and my wrath will burn, and I will kill you with the sword, and your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

There Once Was A Country...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2024

What we are as a nation is not what we were, and the difference is not something to be celebrated.

“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: ‘Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.’ “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel According To You

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 1, 2002

This sermon stresses the importance of preaching the true Gospel of Christ, and also living it.

THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO YOU Text: 2nd Corinthians 3:2 Introduction- This message is really for preachers. It can apply to all believers, but specifically, I have ministers of the Gospel in mind in the things that I will say today. It is a great and tremendous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

"Walking Worthily"

Contributed by Danny Moss on Mar 1, 2002

This sermon stresses the need to live by faith and experience the miracles of God in our lives.

"Walking Worthily" Text: Ephesians 4:1-3 "I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation where- with ye are called. With all lowliness and meekness, with long- suffering, forbearing one another in love; ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God's Path To Progress

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Mar 22, 2001

This lesson examines our daily walk with God, and stresses obedience as the key to blessings.

INTRODUCTION A. God has a path to progress - are we walking that path today? 1. This is the central message of the OT Book of Numbers 2. 40 years of wandering instead of being in the Promised land B. This is a Book that we must pay attention to 1. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spending Time With God

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 3, 2003

Stresses the importance of making a commitment to a daily time with God in prayer and Bible study

Spending Time With God Luke 5:16 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to set aside daily time with God. President Franklin D. Roosevelt got tired of smiling that big smile and saying the usual things at all those White House receptions. So, one evening he decided to find out whether ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Your In The Church But Is The Church In You

Contributed by Tony Marshall on Oct 15, 2004

This sermon stresses the importance of having true conversion and not just being active in the church.

I know your in the church, but is the church in you · Many people today are wasting their time in church. What I mean by this, is that they are in the church but the church is not in them. · Amazingly people come to church and see other people get blessed, healed, and delivered but it is never ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27, Philippians 4:19

"If God Were Your Father" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Jun 17, 2006

This message stresses the Bibical truth that we as Christians have but one Father, and that is God.

"If God Were Your Father" Text-Matthew 23:1-10 dannymoss777@yahoo.com Introduction- When I was in college I remember being taught that a child’s first concept of God is his or her earthly father. If a child’s earthly father was cruel and uncaring, and showed no interest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-10

Denomination: Baptist