Sermons on Arnold Lobel:

What Good Sheep Do Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to be a good sheep for the Good Shepherd

• Right after Jesus’ healing a man born blind on the Sabbath and the heated encounter with the Pharisees over breaking the Sabbath Jesus points out that He is only doing what any shepherd would do for his sheep. • One of the most intimate pictures of Jesus we find in Scripture is ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

The Good News Of Freedom Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 10, 2009

This message encourages us not to believe a different, distorted or damned gospel, but to believe the divine gospel of freedom through simple faith in Christ.

The Good News of Freedom (Galatians 1:6-12) As I was getting ready to go to Belarus last month to teach church multiplication, I thought about getting my class handouts translated into Russian for the students to use. I had about a hundred pages of handouts, but to translate them would have cost ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

When All Is Said And Done, It Isn't

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 10, 2009

We come to a point when we feel depressed and think our lives have no meaning. Then God blesses us with physical, spiritual, and emotional sustenance, and sends us out to bless someone specific.

"What are you doing here?" What a question! Has anyone ever asked you that? "What are you doing here?" You were some place where nobody expected to see you, but you turned up, and that was the reaction. I have heard it in the grocery store. I cannot go to this Safeway up here without running into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 19

JESUS IS LORD (PHILIPPIANS 2:4-11) An army corporal needed to use a pay phone, but didn’t have change for a dollar. He saw a lower-ranking private mopping the base’s corridor floors, and asked him, “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” The private replied, “Yeah, sure.” The corporal turned ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:4-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Somewhere Between Quack And Quisling Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jan 24, 2009

The Christian life is a balancing act between syncretism and sectarianism.

When I was a teenager, I was one of the few students at West Davidson Sr. High School who listened to heavy metal music. Although my buddies enjoyed it to some extent, they were a little bit spooked by some of the darker groups I chose. This was mainly because they were all good church-going boys ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Who Cares...when I Am Stressed And Depressed? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 19, 2007

Third in a series exploring life crisis, inspired by the Outreach materials for the "Who Cares" campaign. This message explores stress and depression.

(This message extensively based on the sermon starters provided in the "Who Cares" package materials from Outreach.) He is believed to have been one of England’s finest preachers, C.H. Spurgeon. Some may know that he was referred to in many circles, and is still known today as the Prince of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Don't Forget

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message focusing on the magnificent benefits of our salvation and the need to not ever forget them.

“Don’t Forget” Psalm 103 Introduction This is considered one of the most beautiful expressions in all the Scripture. It aptly and passionately communicates the glorious gospel message. Many of the phrases in this psalm are familiar as they have ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-22

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Birth Pangs

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Feb 22, 2008

What does God’s Word actually say about the approach of the end times?

BIRTH PANGS Pastor Eric J. Hanson September 4, 2005 & February 24, 2008 BACKGROUND The Bible has a lot to say about the conditions that will be prevailing on planet Earth as the end of this age approaches. The Earth has been in the Church age, the current age for some 1977 years as of now. Arnold ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Family For People Without A Family Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 23, 2008

The unique story of a man searching for a family.

It’s really noteworthy that, among the family biographies in the Bible, you find that dysfunction is not the exception; it’s the norm. Adam & Eve messed up in paradise and their first son murdered their second. (Gen. 3) Noah got drunk and naked in front of one of his sons. (Gen. 9) Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Rahab, A Heart Of Gold Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 31, 2011

This is week six of our series from Hebrews 11. Here we look at what made Rahab a candidate for the Faith Hall of Fame.

Rahab Every story has a beginning and this one begins in a most unlikely place. . . a brothel. Not many stories in the Bible start in a house of ill repute, as a matter of fact I can only think of one other.. The scripture was read earlier and there is a lot that was left unsaid in the Hebrews ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Results Of Rejecting God Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on May 22, 2011

Choices have consequences. Paul has clearly shown how God has revealed Himself to mankind and yet man continues to reject God. The results of that rejection has effects in individual lives as well as in societies as a whole. What are those results and

The Results of Rejecting God Romans 1:24-32 Series – Summer in Rome Rejecting & Replacing God results in… …Immoral Passions – Romans 1:24-25 …Indecent Perversions – Romans 1:26-27 …Irrational Practices – Romans 1:28-32 Introduction Slide Have you ever been in a situation where you have tried to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reach For God's Perfect Righteousness

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Apr 23, 2014

God calls us to the highest standards: 1. Always be believable (vs. 33-37). 2. Bend over backwards for other people (vs. 38-42). 3. Make sure you belong to the Father's family (vs. 43-48).

Reach for God's Perfect Righteousness Matthew 5:33-48 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - April 23 2013 *When Randy Hawkins was in his 40's, he played softball on a team a lot of younger guys. During one game, Randy was playing third base when a line drive was hit right over his head. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:33-48

Denomination: Baptist

Connecting To The Stream Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Aug 20, 2015

God pours Supernatural Springs into our lives every day and the way in which He can uses a simple stream of information, to bring blessings and encouragement to our lives.

Connecting to the stream of the Spirit Do you remember when life seemed simpler? Do you remember when if you wanted to make a call when you were out you had to find a telephone box or wait till you got home? Do you remember when you used to write letters instead of sending an email? Today we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:10-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

History Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Aug 21, 2015

Salvation history is the story of how God worked in history to redeem us from sin.

History Of Salvation Text: Acts 13:13-31 Introduction 1. I've always been fascinated with history. In fact when our children were growing up they weren't sure what century they were from because we spent so much time at museums and living history events, especially Civil War reenactments. In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:13-31

Denomination: Methodist

The Jesus You Never Knew Series

Contributed by John Pearrell on Mar 1, 2016

This is a series of Easter sermons designed to go with the film Risen

Projectionist show video clip 1a—Risen DVD Today we begin a brand new series based on the movie, Risen. If you haven’t seen it yet, you need to go see it. Better yet, ask a friend to go with you, go out to dinner and see this movie! Then, invite them to this series. Here’s a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist