Sermons on Answers:

A Rude Awakening Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Aug 26, 2013

Boaz had a "rude awakening" when he found Ruth at his feet on the winnowing floor. She had a need and Boaz was the answer to her need. In the same way, God meets our need for a redeemer.

A Rude Awakening Series: Ruth Chuck Sligh August 25, 2013 TEXT: Turn to Ruth 3 INTRODUCTION Life is sometimes filled with “rude awakenings.” Illus. – I remember a newspaper story of a man whose bedroom faced a curve in a road that went by his house. He had a rude awakening one night when a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 26, 2014

This message focuses on four gifts given to each of us because of Jesus' finished work on the cross. This material was inspired by "Search for Significance" written by Robert McGee who shared the four answers from Jesus to false beliefs.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 CHCC – September 8, 2013 (Outlline inspired by Robert McGee, "The Search for Significance") INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Grumbling In The Camp

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Sep 7, 2014

As the Israelites left Egypt, we expect them to be overjoyed and happy because their prayers for deliverance were finally answered, but instead we find an ungrateful and irreverent nation. How often we grumble between Egypt and the promised land.

Grumbling in the Camp Introduction: There is always something to complain about, even when there isn't. We can find a grievance if we want to. No matter how unreasonable it is. We grumble when its too hot, we grumble when it's too cold. We grumble when it rains. We grumble when it snows. We ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Participate In A Local Church

Contributed by Mario Bruni D. D.. on Jun 4, 2016

Many Christians without finding out if church attendance is required or needful, just feel it is unnecessary. Could it be they really do not want to know the answer or do not care? Let us start examining if church attendance is required or necessary.

Why Participate in Your Local Church Christians sometimes fail to see the need to be active in a specific local church. God’s word gives many passages that refer to local churches ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-9

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Nov 10, 2020

9 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-?IX—1Corinthians 7:10-17(7:1-17) (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) Attention: My wife & I are ‘empty-nesters.’ Our children are all grown & out of the house(small but respectful ‘hallelujah’ with fingers ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-11, 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Restoration Is Posssible

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jun 9, 2018

People wonder if restoration is possible aftr a lapse in time. Maybe God will not answer prayer for me. Maybe it is not His will. What do you think about his promises and the fact that Jesus is the same yesterday, today, and forever?

Restoration is Possible I will restore health to you and heal you of all thy wounds saith the Lord. Jeremiah 30:17 People think damage is final but restoration is possible. “If thou canst believe, all things are possible” (Mark 9:23). Jesus asked many people this question in one way or another. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Why Do I Need Holy Spirit - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jonathan Vorce on Nov 29, 2019

Has anyone ever asked you, "Why do I need Holy Spirit?" If so, what did you tell them? Here is a study that may help us more thoroughly answer this question!

Holy Spirit is the third person of the triune Godhead. Often, when God makes Himself known, He will do it through a Holy Spirit manifestation. The three most common “known” forms of God’s presence are: 1. The Omnipresence – Ever present God (Whether we feel Him or not) 2. Indwelling Presence – The ...read more

Scripture: John 14:26, Ephesians 1:16-19, Matthew 7:15-16, Proverbs 4:7, Hebrews 7:25, Acts 1:8, John 16:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Church Of God

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-8

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 11, 2020

8 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-VIII— 1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage(& singleness) Worthy of its Creator) If we are careful to nurture God’s Intent in our marriages, then they will NOT end up ‘on the skids’ as do worldly marriages! Paul answered the inquiries ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Bu God Said, 'no!'

Contributed by Perry Greene on Apr 23, 2018

Many prayers went up for my wife's healing after the discovery of an aggressive brain tumor. She died in March of 2018. God said NO to her healing in this world. How do we respond when the answer is ,'No'?

1. 2 Corinthians 12.5-10 2. God’s Timing A young man visited the father of his girlfriend to ask the father’s permission to marry his daughter. To his surprise, the father said “No.” The young man thought it was a formality; the father took it much more seriously. The father explained to the young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Hope And Joy....resurrection Reality"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 24, 2018

This is a funeral sermon. God is not the author of death but that Satan is. Many families will ask "Why"... I try to answer that question.... noting that at death the body is separated from the soul and Jesus has overcome. I add the story of the "fork"

In Jesus Holy Name Text: John 14:1-3 “Hope and Joy – Resurrection Reality” As a congregation we just celebrated one of the two most important events in Christianity. Easter. The day Jesus rose from death and the grave. ______ loved Jesus. He was at his church ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-3, Luke 8:40-52

Denomination: Lutheran

History 102 Series

Contributed by Pastor Randall Timblin on Jun 5, 2018

Part 2 of this three-part series speaks of the 'Great Flood.' Introducing younger people to the reality of the 'Great Flood' and answering broad questions like 'Where did all of the water come from?' and 'Where did the water go?'

INTRODUCTION Well… we are picking up right where we left off which is Part 2 of our ‘Back-to-School’ series. Our message is titled ‘History 102.’ If you recall… We began our series… discussing briefly the creation and then went into Dinosaurs. How many of you enjoyed the information we covered as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-12, Genesis 8:1-3, Genesis 6:5-8

Denomination: *other

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 6, 2018

1 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-I—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Never My Intention: MARION Co., Fla. (WCTV) Friday, June 22, 2018, The Florida Highway Patrol reported a chain reaction crash involving four cars where two people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

3 of ?. Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-III—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Scorpion In Your Tent: A military recruiter was conducting a service member forum at a local high school in hopes of gaining some fresh military personnel. He wanted ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Maintaining God’s Intent For Marriage(& Singleness)-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2018

2 of ? Paul answered the inquiries & clarified the concerns of the Corinthian Christians regarding marriage. How are Christians to maintain God’s intent for marriage? Maintaining God’s intent for marriage(& singleness) demands a concentration upon...

MAINTAINING GOD’s INTENT For MARRIAGE(& Singleness)-II—1Corinthians 7:1-9 (Making Marriage Worthy of its Creator) Attention: Slow It Down A Bit A young man, was a very slow worker & so found it difficult to hold down a job. After a visit to the employment office, he was offered work at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Ministry Is Tough

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Jan 8, 2019

God is sovereign in all circumstances of our lives. God is sovereign in the life of the church. Difficult circumstances are meant to bring us to rely on Him. The answer to difficult circumstances is prayer and reliance on Him, desiring His will come what may.

I. The gospel preaching being questioned. (vs.1-7) A. The evening prayers and sacrifices were now over. B. Likely it was about 4:00 PM C. Since a miracle occurred and that miracle was being used to show God’s work they were being questioned according to Deuteronomy 13:1-5. D. They were held over ...read more

Denomination: Baptist