Sermons on Appalling And Horrible:

Narnia: Turkish Delight And Grace Series

Contributed by Randy Christensen on Nov 25, 2005

Edmund’s selfish choices enslaved him to the White Witch. He could only be set free by the Lion’s sacrifice, and a personal encounter with Aslan.

Introduction: …there was a land that existed where a horrible evil ruler had come and taken over the land… …she knew that 4 children…2 sons of Adam and 2 daughters of Eve were to rule in the land… she met one—Edmund—whom she tempted Powerpoint of Edmund and witch …Turkish delight …he wanted ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blind Watchers

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Jun 11, 2002

A message proclaiming Christ as our redeemer, high priest, and soon coming King.

BLIND WATCHERS Matthew 27: 15-36 Blind Watchers by Chris Anderson Matthew 27:15-36 June 11, 2002 Eureka, Kansas Intro: Matthew 27: 36 “And sitting down they watched him there;” Death by crucifixion was a long process that took time. That is the reason why it was so painful. A slow death to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:15-36

Denomination: Pentecostal

Relecting The Light

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Jesus calls us to reflect His light.

Reflecting His Light Missionary Conference 2002 Introduction 1. This little light of mine I. The More lights the Merrier A. Explanation 1. Turn in your Bibles to 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 2. This is not difficult stuff to understand 3. Take it word for word, a foot cannot be ear. An Eye can not be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-26, 1 Corinthians 9:22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

"The Things That Destroy A Church & Ruin It's Effectiveness" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Oct 12, 2002

This sermon deals with several problems in the Church at Corinth, which are still with us today that destroy a church and hinder its effectiveness for Christ.

"The Things That Destroy A Church & Ruin Its Effectiveness for Christ" Introduction- The book of 1st Corinthians is rich in information that our chuches of today need to be aware. The problems faced there are still with us today, in so many ways. Perhaps in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10

Denomination: Baptist

Accessibility Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 14, 2009

On the first Good Friday, all the barriers to fellowship with God were removed. We now have access to God’s throne of grace.

Hebrews 10:16-25 “Accessibility” INTRODUCTION Good Friday is a sober time, as we ponder the human condition, our sinfulness, and the sacrifice of Jesus the Christ. It seems incongruous to call this day “good.” The images of the day are certainly not “good.” Jesus is betrayed, tried, flogged, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:16-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Snake Bit Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 15, 2009

Just because we have been bit by a snake we do not have to lie down and die, difference makers shake off the snake and stay the course

Snake Bit Acts 28:1-10 Snakes are horrible creatures. They are sneaky; they lie dormant in the cold they are hardly noticeable, they come out in the heat and some strike and bite for no reason. Now you know why I do not like snakes. Snakes are cunning. 1. In the Garden it was a snake/serpent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Need Of Encouragement

Contributed by David Carter on Sep 23, 2009

ENCOURAGEMENT

ENCOURAGEMENT (Jumper Cable Sermon) I Samuel 30: 1-6 HERE WE FIND DAVID IN A TERRIBLE TIME OF DISTRESS. THE AMALEKITES HAD INVADED THE SOUTH AND HAD SMITTEN ZIGLAG AND BURNED IT TO THE GROUND AND HAD TAKEN THEIR WIVES, THEIR DAUGHTERS AND THEIR SONS CAPTIVE. V.4 - THEN DAVID AND THE PEOPLE THAT ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Propagating A Family Like An Olive Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2014

Raising a family is like building an olive orchard, and it is hard work.

Feast of the Holy Family (Sunday after Christmas) Thirteen Days of Christmas Since the family is the basic unit of society, the Church, and her Scripture, has much to say about it. Our psalm today uses agricultural metaphors for the family: the husband will eat the fruit of his hands, the wife ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 128:1-5

Denomination: Catholic

1 Peter Introduction Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 9, 2015

A brief introduction about the author, Peter, and then the entire letter was read to familiarize our church with the context. Individual messages will follow in the coming weeks.

1 Peter Introduction 1 Peter Sermon Series, Part 1 Introduction ∆ Point 1 – Who’s Peter? So, let’s talk about Peter … - His name, Cephas, in the Syriac language, means “rock” -- One of the original 12 apostles (walked on water) -- Was at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Basket Of Ripe Summer Fruit

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 7, 2019

Seek God, do justice - before it is too late.

A BASKET OF RIPE SUMMER FRUIT. Amos 8:1-12. This vision and its interpretation is based in a pun: the Hebrew word for “Summer fruit” sounds almost identical with the word translated “the end” (Amos 8:1-2). Read Amos 4:6-11 for a litany of the temporal judgments which the LORD laid upon ...read more

Scripture: Amos 8:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seven More Disasters!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 9, 2014

God warns, ‘I will inflict you with seven more disasters for your sins’ not to destroy you but to bring you to repentance!

Seven more disasters for your sins ! We love the word BLESSING, We hate the word PUNISHMENT, We love to hear His PROMISES, But we debate/argue when we hear about His JUDGMENT We love to see Jesus as INFANT BABY But the truth is He will be coming back as a JUDGE! Leviticus 26:21”If even then ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 26:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Run Your Life With Negative Splits"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Feb 21, 2014

We need to finish the race of life strong and not crawling to the finish line. This lesson will teach us how to do that.

Do you view God as a God that is waiting for you to slip up so He can drop the other foot or do you view God as a God of Mercy and Grace? First of all we have to quit working for the world and work for the Lord. The world loves us for our last deal. The saying “What have you done for me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-12

Divided And Dying

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 9, 2021

The enemy has used divide and conquer to split the Church/Body and he is doing it well.

"Division is devastating to effectiveness." Tim Dilena. Division in the Body has possibly done more damage to Western Christianity than heresy. That said, we cannot unite around anything but truth. Ten churches of like faith in a town or even ten miles away are a bar to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1, Ephesians 4:3, Ephesians 4:13

Denomination: Baptist

Children Will Be Children Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 19, 2019

There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! When childish behavior dominates adults the results are disastrous.

CHILDREN WILL BE CHILDREN 1 CORINTHIANS 13:11 INTRODUCTION: Children are beautiful people (sometimes). Remember when Jesus sat a little child in the midst of a bunch of disciples clamoring for honor? He was teaching a lesson. There’s a great difference between being childlike and childish! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Thorn In The Flesh

Contributed by Wilson Oshorakpor on Apr 21, 2022

Paul had a thorn in the flesh, a messenger from Satan sent to buffet him. God allowed it to keep him humble. God used the weakness in Paul's life to show His mighty power and majesty. God is able to turn our weaknesses to strengths if we surrender to Him.

TEXT: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9 "And lest I should be exalted above measure through the abundance of the revelations, there was given to me a thorn in the flesh, the messenger of Satan to buffet me, lest I should be exalted above measure. For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9, 2 Corinthians 4:7

Denomination: Pentecostal