Sermons on Annoy:

The Formation Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

A message that centers around fellowship

(This message adapted from The Purpose-Driven Life, by Rick Warren) SERIES: ‘THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:42-47 TITLE: “THE FORMATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. What do you think of when you hear the word “family”? 1. Do you think of the families ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Integrity, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Oct 14, 2003

On the surface of life, we demonstrate integrity. We return money that’s not ours. We pay our bills on time. We work hard at our jobs. We volunteer at church. But if someone were to write a story about your life, would we really want him or her to write e

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In the book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll tells the following story about integrity. “Some time ago, I heard about a fellow in Long Beach who went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady with him. She waited in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-22

How To Bless America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 29, 2004

1- Be respectful of governmental authorities 2- Be diligent in your work 3- Be considerate of others

INTRO.- All is not right in America, but all is not wrong either. Even though America is plagued with many problems…political, moral and spiritual…she is still the greatest country in the world! Of course, I am biased. I have known no other. ILL.- Calvin Coolidge once said, “To live under the ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting For Someone To Say Grace Series

Contributed by Norm Story on Jul 16, 2004

the Church is calle to say ’grace’, reflecting God’s grace to us

"Waiting for Someone to Say Grace" Matthew 18:21-35 Romans 14:1-10 (Matthew 18:21-35 NRSV) Then Peter came and said to him, "Lord, if another member of the church sins against me, how often should I forgive? As many as seven times?" {22} Jesus said to him, "Not seven times, but, I tell you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Silent Answers

Contributed by Bob Reish on Aug 8, 2004

God’s answers are often in His silence

Silent Answers John 11: 1-44 Opening illustration: When Jenelle was born I expected a to ¡§feel¡¨ ¡§something¡¨. I did not ¡§feel¡¨¡¨anything¡¨. I was disappointed because I had unrealistic expectations about something that I did not know about. We often get disappointed in God because we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Dead Dog Syndrome - A Man After God's Own Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 24, 2005

Shimei suffered from a spiritual illness that can plague even the most godly man or woman. He suffered from a "critical spirit." What can we do make sure we don’t fall prey to the same sickness in our lives?

OPEN: An older couple were on a trip across country and they stopped at a roadside restaurant for lunch. As they got up to leave, the woman forgot and left her glasses on the table. They were several miles down the road before she realized she didn’t have them and to make matters worse, her husband ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All That She Could

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 22, 2006

We see this Mary three times, all of which she is at the feet of Jesus. And she did all that she could. And Jesus said she will remembered.

Next month, we celebrate Easter Sunday. Today, I will talk about one thing that happened right before the cross, so that we can begin to return our focus on Jesus, His death, and His glorious resurrection. The one thing I think most about when I think about Jesus dying and then coming back is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: *other

The Missing Piece: Other People Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 4, 2006

We cannot follow Jesus effectively if we remain isolated. Letting others be close to us is essential in pursuing the Christian life.

The Missing Piece: Other People Following Jesus, part 5 October 30, 2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers An article in Christianity today begins this way: I came to a startling revelation a few months ago. I don’t have any friends. I don’t. I have a lot of acquaintances but, other than my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Free Methodist

Personal Integrity - Life Of David, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

On the surface of life, we demonstrate integrity. We return money that’s not ours. We pay our bills on time. We work hard at our jobs. We volunteer at church. But if someone were to write a story about your life, would we really want him or her to write e

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: In the book Strengthening Your Grip, Charles Swindoll tells the following story about integrity. “Some time ago, I heard about a fellow in Long Beach who went into a fried chicken franchise to get some chicken for himself and the young lady with him. She waited in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 24:1-24

Counting The Cost Of Following Jesus I Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Jan 30, 2006

Second in the Following Jesus series about the cost of following Jesus.

Counting the Cost of Following Jesus Oct. 2, 2005, Luke 14:25-35 These are my actual notes and sermon handouts and they probably mean more to me than they do to you. If you don’t understand something in my notes – feel free to e-mail me for clarification (stevenmary7@hotmail.com). Here’s some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Committed To The Spirit

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 4, 2006

1- Committed to acquiring His help 2- Committed to allowing His transformation

INTRO.- ILL.- AT&T fired President John Walter after nine months, saying he lacked "intellectual leadership". He received a $26 million severance package. Perhaps it’s not Walter who was lacking intelligence. ILL.- A man walked in to a Topeka, Kansas Kwik Shop, and asked for all the money in the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pain Has A Purpose

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006

We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is Well With My Soul

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Jul 29, 2006

A comparison of popular self help ways to find joy with the biblical ways.

I have two different books with me today. Anyone know what this one is? The Bible! The other one is a generic self-help book. We’ll call it, “The Generic Guide On How To Be Happy.” Now how many of you want to be happy? How many want to be miserable, depressed, obnoxious, annoying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Restoring The Church In The Likeness Of Christ

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Jan 23, 2007

Having grown up in "The Restoration Movement", our emphasis has been restoring today’s chuch in the likeness of the early church. We should be imitating Christ, not the church.

RESTORING THE CHURCH INTO THE LIKENESS OF CHRIST! A. Modern Day Parable: ILLUSTRATION: Around the turn of the last century, there was a man who lived alone with his 5 year-old son. The boy’s mother died shortly after giving birth. The boy was greatly ADMIRED by his father. He was especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Settling For Less Than The Best,: A Spirit Of Compromise Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 2, 2007

Often God’s children settle for less than their best. This spirit of compromise is very dangerous. Pharaoh offer Moses 3 chances to compromise.

SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST... THE GRADUAL SPIRIT OF COMPROMISE By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. I. TO CONTINUALLY WASH OFF PIGS IS A WASTE OF YOUR EFFORT AND THEN YOU JUST ANNOY THE PIG. THERE ARE MANY PIGS IN THE PIG PEN THAT ARE NOT REALLY PIGS. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 3:12-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God