Sermons about An Unsuccessful Hunt

Hope In The Midst Of Tragedy

Contributed by Jeff Armbrester on Sep 7, 2002

based on 91 ratings

| 13,287 views

This message was prepared to observe the one year anniversary of 9/11/01.

Hope in the Midst of Tragedy Psalm 91 Where were you Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001 when you heard the news about the planes crashing into the twin towers of the World Trade Center? What were the thoughts running through your mind? What were the emotions you felt as you watched the towers ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-12, Psalm 91:1

Denomination: Methodist

The Source Of Hope

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 9, 2002

based on 511 ratings

| 57,566 views

What is it that can give us one of the three greatest gifts God has promised us?

OPENING: While hunting, Larry and Elmer got lost in the woods. Trying to reassure his friend, Larry said, "Don’t worry. All we have to do is shoot into the air 3 times, stay where we are, and someone will find us." They shot in the air 3 times, but no one came. After a while, they tried again. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Shall I Serve?

Contributed by Marty Logsdon on Sep 25, 2001

based on 37 ratings

| 7,605 views

To make the listener think about how dedicated he really is to serving God.

Message Title “What God Shall You Serve” Scripture Reading Joshua 24:14-24 (Read Aloud) Prayer For Service A few years ago I had the privilege of having a friend of mine come from Russia and stay with us for a couple of days. I realize that the majority of people have not been to Russia, but ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Is There A Cause?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 12, 2001

based on 29 ratings

| 5,639 views

Sermon for Veteran’s Day 2001. Discusses the ideas of absolute truth and postmodernism

Sermon for 11/11/2001 Is there a Cause? 1 Samuel 17 Adapted from an outline by Tom Walker on The Preacher’s Corner Introduction: A. One of my favorite children’s stories is the Emperor’s New Clothes. It is the tale about an Emperor who was swindled by a supposed tailor. The man claims to sew a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-29, John 18:36-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Introducing The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Dec 3, 2001

based on 431 ratings

| 40,751 views

The Holy Spirit comes to take up permanent residence in a believer’s heart and life. Thus the body of the believer becomes the temple of the Holy Spirit, a truth of immense importance.

The background for today’s sermon is the Lord’s devastating announcement that he is going away. The disciples are not to be alarmed. Another comforter is coming. The comforter is promised. The Greek word for comforter is (Parakleton) and is rendered “advocate” in 1 John 2:1. The word means “one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-24, John 14:16

Denomination: Baptist

"Seeking God"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Dec 9, 2001

based on 75 ratings

| 16,504 views

George Harrison wanted to know God...was his quest successful?

West Greeley Baptist Church December 9th 2001 “Seeking God” Proverb’s 2: 1-5 Pastor Mark Hensley “My son, if you accept my words and store up my commands within you, turning your ear to wisdom and applying your heart to understanding, and if you call out for insight and cry aloud for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Unexpected Gifts

Contributed by Johnny Small on Nov 15, 2002

based on 76 ratings

| 9,189 views

At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. What gifts has God given to the ones that He loves?

Unexpected Gifts At this time of the year we start thinking about buying Christmas gifts for our love ones. Have you ever been given a gift that you didn’t expect? Have you ever been given a gift that you thought you could never use? Have you ever been given the surprise of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-35, Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Vital Signs Of Faith

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 5,005 views

This is about living faith.

How do you check to see if someone is alive? You check for vital signs. You check their pulse. You find out if the person is breathing. You may check for blood pressure. You might ask if the person can move their fingers or toes. You may even holler out the person’s name. There are several ...read more

Scripture: James 2:13-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Dissatisfied With Satisfaction"

Contributed by Ray Scott on May 24, 2004

based on 28 ratings

| 7,433 views

In this sermon on "The Pearl Of Great Price", we see that if God is dissatisfied with our Christian life, we should also be dissatisfied with it. Dissatisfaction isn’t a bad thing, but a good thing.

“Dissatisfied With Satisfaction” Matthew 13:45-46 INTRODUCTION: This morning we are going to take a look at the parable that Jesus gives on “The Pearl Of Great Price”. Jesus doesn’t explain the parable. I want us to look at it in 2 ways … the INTERPRETATION … AND … the APPLICATION. Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:45-46

Denomination: Baptist

Father's Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts For God With Their Children

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 16, 2004

based on 39 ratings

| 6,190 views

Dads must develop a heart for God and share that heart with their children¡¦ they must be a pastor to their little flock.Many of the qualities that make a good Christian dad also make for good pastors; that is why elders are to be chosen, at least ideally

Father’s Day: Dads Who Share Their Hearts for God with Their Children (Job 1:1-5) INTRO Erma Bombeck wrote this: FATHER’S DAY I received a letter from a single mother who had raised a son who was about to become a dad. Since he had no recollection of his own father, her question to me was "What ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

As For Me And My House

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jun 21, 2004

based on 54 ratings

| 11,235 views

A challenge to dads to be the spiritual leader in their homes.

As For Me And My House… Father’s Day Message June 20, 2004 Riverwood Church Introduction: On February 19, 1979, a small plane crashed into Ontario Peak in the San Gabriel Mountains, and a ten-hour story of death, courage, and survival began. The passengers of that Cessna 172 included the pilot, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Reasons To Give Thanks

Contributed by Andrew Chan on May 24, 2001

based on 151 ratings

| 26,864 views

Four keywords describe why we as Christians we give thanks to our incredible God.

Thanksgiving Day 2000 Sermon Reasons to give thanks. BY Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, Pilgrim Baptist, Vancouver, BC Text: Deut.16:13-17 One day Bill was hunting in the woods. It had been a slow day and he had yet to shoot any game. Suddenly, he heard a noise behind him. He whirled around and saw a ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:9-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dealing With Personal Demons Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 27, 2001

based on 306 ratings

| 50,895 views

What would cause a man to be demon possessed? And how can we deal with the personal demons that influence us today?

A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marred And Made Again

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Mar 16, 2001

based on 161 ratings

| 18,183 views

Jeremiah’s visit to the potter’s workshop was the means of God’s giving him an acted-parable of what he could do with the marred nation of Israel and mankind in general.

MARRED AND MADE AGAIN One of the pleasures of being away from home on holiday is to have the opportunity of just standing and staring at interesting sights, such as a craftsman at work - perhaps a potter. The prophet Jeremiah did this once. He tells us what he saw: "The pot he was shaping from ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12, Jeremiah 18:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Simple Life Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 14, 2005

based on 20 ratings

| 8,170 views

A sermon based on Richard Foster’s Book Celebration of Discipline pages 85 to 89. Nothing new here but a source of illustrations

The Simple Life Sermon for 2/6/2005 Matthew 6:25-33 Introduction: The Simple Life is a totally unscripted series starring spoiled socialites, Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie! During the show’s first season, Paris and Nicole got a reality check when they learned what it was really like to live among ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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