Sermons on Appropriating:

"The Most Difficult Challenges Of Leadership"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 17, 2002

The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is being made is that he had to face a great deal in hi

“THE MOST DIFFICULT CHALLENGES OF LEADERSHIP” (The Leader’s Challenges) 2 SAMUEL 8:1-18 The challenge chapter! This entire chapter is to show us that the transition from laymen to leader is no easy venture. While all of the specifics of his experiences are not recorded, the point that is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 8:1-18

Divine Health - I

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on Jun 16, 2002

We will look at the subject of divine healing and divine health. We will do this by asking: Is divine healing for us? Then why do we get sick? If it is God’s will for us to be healed then how do we get healing and walk in divine health?

Introduction: Let us look today to the subject of divine healing and divine health. We will do this by asking: Is divine healing for us? Then why do we get sick? If it is God’s will for us to be healed then how do we get healing and walk in divine health? I Is Divine Healing for us? i) ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-27

Denomination: Charismatic

The Peace Of The People Of Christmas

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

The people who went through the first Christmas had plenty of reason for stress. But they had peace instead. Here’s how.

Dec. 26, 1999 Matthew 1-2; Luke 1-2 The Peace of the People of Christmas INTRODUCTION Today is the day after Christmas, and it may be that this afternoon, many of you will begin taking down the decorations that have sparkled in and on your house for the last couple of weeks. First, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rubbing Shoulders With A Holy God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD

BIG IDEA: A LIFE OF INTEGRITY KEEPS YOU CLOSE TO GOD INTRODUCTION: Every year for the Christian Athletic Association soccer season I like to pick a fundamental spiritual principle that we can focus on as we relate to the kids and to one another as coaches and referees. This year I think the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sticking With The Facts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew t

Many people become flustered when they are criticized and forget to stay focused on the truth. Paul weathered the storm of criticism before the Jews and governor Felix by sticking to the facts. The great apostle refused to be sidetracked because he knew that he was primarily responsible to speak ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Respond To Abusive Leaders

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preache

1. Truth always hurts. Truth also humbles its hearers. Speakers of the truth should be prepared to respond with love to those who abuse them with wisdom, grace and skillful scriptural defense. Peter and John were unjustly arrested because they spoke, preached and taught the truth. Abusive ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Opposed, Neutral Or Favourable?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. Whe

1. In a university speech class we were taught that every audience contains three groups of listeners: those who will be opposed to what you say, those who are neutral to your position and those who have a favorable disposition toward you or your issues. When Peter spoke to the Sanhedrin he knew ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:33-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Mount Lesson 27

Contributed by Bill Prater on Jan 8, 2001

Lesson 27

"For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen." I. A DOXOLOGY OF PRAISE The word "doxology" comes from two Greek words. One word is doxa which means "glory or praise." The other word is logos which means "word or to speak." So a "doxology" is a spoken word of glory ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is God When You Need God?

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 11, 2005

There are many times in life when we feel alone and separated from God. The Scriptures, however, assure of of God’s constant presence and steadfast love.

Psalm 22:1-5, 19-26 “Where Is God When We Need God?” INTRODUCTION One of the qualities of God with which humankind has always struggled is God’s hiddenness. God has certainly revealed himself in the person of Jesus Christ. God’s love, forgiveness, and God’s desire to have a relationship with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-36

Denomination: Lutheran

A Return To Bondage Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Jan 22, 2008

The key to keep from returning to our old ways is growing in our relationship with Christ.

Galatians 4:8-11 “A Return To Bondage” I. Their Former Life (8) • Paul wants them to remember the time before they knew God that is before they came to have an intimate relationship with Him. • “When ye knew not God.” o Know – is a word that means to know intimately or have personal knowledge ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Ready Or Not

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Nov 11, 2005

The parable of the 10 women waiting for the bridegroom to appear enlightens us as to how we should await the coming of Christ Jesus.

Ready Or Not – Matthew 25: 1 - 12 Intro: A young man applied for a job as a farm hand. When asked for his qualifications, he said, "I can sleep when the wind blows." --- This puzzled the farmer, but he took a liking to the young man and hired him. --- A few days later, the farmer and his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Populations And Human Development Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 6, 2010

When governments try to help the family, both family and society seem to go into decline. Our task is to restore young peoples' yearning for forming natural families.

February 8, 2010 Caritas in Veritate St Jerome Emiliani It is very likely that one of the motivations behind Solomon’s building of the Jerusalem temple was a desire to make the Lord the personal god of the Davidic dynasty. After all, the Temple was just next door to the palace. Governments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 8:1-13

Denomination: Catholic

The Up-Standing Citizen

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010

The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Apr 4, 2010

Legalization Of Drugs Won't Usher In A Utopian State

In an article on dope legalization appearing in the 2/28/95 edition of the Diamondback, one of the paper's columnists abandoned sound conservative principles for the drug-induced hallucinations of libertarianism. While sounding wonderful and imminently logical on paper, many of these ideas ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 9:21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Running The Race By Looking At Jesus

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Apr 7, 2009

This short talk given at a Communion service during Holy Week asks three questions: What must we reject, how must we run and where must we look?

The New Testament scholar Raymond Brown wrote this: “Using vivid athletic imagery the author [of Hebrews] tells his readers what they must reject, how they must run and where they must look.” 1: What we must reject: “Let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Anglican