Sermons on Assisting:

Tough Times Ahead -- Part 1 Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 10, 2001

THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES

BIG IDEA: THE FAITHFUL MINISTER MUST BE PREPARED TO STAND AGAINST THE INCREASINGLY BLATANT DISPLAY OF DEPRAVITY UNLEASHED BY APOSTATE HYPOCRITES (3:1) INTRODUCTION: WAKEUP CALL = STATEMENT OF THE DANGER LURKING AROUND THE CORNER “But realize this, that in the last days difficult times will ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Real Gospel Series

Contributed by Chris Gowen on Jul 20, 2001

Believers should beware of the counterfeit gospel that is being promoted today.

I was working at the prison and saw an inmate who was being set free. He had been back to prison seven times. He was the best tractor driver at the prison. He kept the grass in the fields around the prison cut. He told prison officers to leave the light on. He probably anticipated on coming back. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer Of Jabez:ask For The Best

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jul 24, 2001

This is second in a series drawing prayer and life lessons from the Prayer of Jabez.

ASK FOR THE BEST I Chronicles 4:10 INTRODUCTION: During some of the darkest days of the American Revolution, after the Continental Army had experienced several defeats, a farmer who lived near General George Washington’s camp decided to pay the soldiers a visit. As he approached the tents his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pray Until Something Happens?

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Aug 5, 2001

How to pray. How God answers prayer. How we should not badger God for material needs but use prayer to open our hearts to a true dialogue with God, and why God failed to let me win the lottery despite the fact that I had prayed for it.

Sermon: 17th in Ordinary Time Text: Luke 11:1-13 In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. When I was a child, my approach to prayer was the same as going to the supermarket with a shopping list; because I would pray [hands together, eyes closed] “God bless Mummy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

The Ministry Of Motherhood

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help.

Thesis: The church needs to take special care of mothers who nurture children in the faith without a husband's help. Intro.: 1. Today is "Mother's Day." A day we honor those who have (with God's help) given us the gift of life. Many different typesof mothers here today: a. Women who want to be ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-3

The Balm Of Gilead

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

There is healing for a sin sick world.

The Balm of Gilead Jeremiah 8:22 Thesis: There is healing for a sin sick world. Philip Yancy in his book Disappointment With God describes a time in his life when he was searching for evidence in replacing faith with just an image of God. “Even back then I was searching for hard evidence of God ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22

Denomination: Holiness

Heroes Of The Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

Heroes are missing from our society today, at least godly ones are! Who are the heroes of the faith we need to pattern our lives after? This message will bring to light some heroes of the faith and what God saw in them.

Heroes of Faith- It’s People Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 5-30-04 HONORING OUR HEROES Hebrews 11:1 (NLT) What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for will happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see. Where are the people who have that ...read more

Scripture: Titus 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Choice Is His

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Who makes your choices for you? In God’s service, it should be God, not you!

THE CHOICE IS HIS Acts 16:6-10 INTRO: ILLUS: In the famous Rose Bowl football game of 1929, the two teams pitted against each other were GA Tech and SO Cal. The captain of the SO Cal football team was a young man named Roy Riegles. In the course of the game he made a long distance run down the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Seat

Contributed by Mike Richardson on May 16, 2001

Bro. J D will be missed and his pew, his dinner seat, and his favorite reclining chair shall be empty.

I Samuel 20:16-18 “The Empty Seat!” Intro: This is to date the hardest sermon I’ve ever had to write! My love and sympathy to Ms. Ruth, and Dan & Mary, and Jody & Michelle. I. THE EMPTY SEAT IN OUR HEARTS! A. Bro. J D reserved a place in our hearts by his: 1) Service – A true ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Is An Empty Chair A Reason For Hope?

Contributed by Jay Winters on Jun 21, 2007

Using an empty chair as the central metaphor we explore how Paul’s exhortation to REJOICE comes alive in our own painful lives - all within the framework of the Trinity.

In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who pours His Love into our hearts and makes us rejoice. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ About one hundred years before the Reformation, an artist named Andrei Rublev painted a depiction of the Trinity. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Supper - What Is It? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 28, 2007

This sermon is a short devotion giving four statements of what The Lord’s Supper is. 1. It is a SIMPLE ACT. 2. It is a REMINDER. 3. It is a SYMBOL. 4. It is a STATEMENT OF FAITH. We take part in it after SELF-EXAMINATION.

The Lord’s Supper – What Is It? "On the 19th of November 1967, in Viet Nam, Chaplain Charlie Waters was moving with one of the companies of his Battalion when it became engaged with heavily enemy fire. As the battle raged and the casualties mounted, Chaplain Waters rushed forward to the line of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intercessory Prayer Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 26, 2005

Paul understood that nothing brings deeper joy than praying for others.

Philippians: Secrets to Abundant Joy INTERCESSORY PRAYER Philippians 1:3-12 Prayer is the greatest privilege we have from God and one of the greatest gifts of our salvation. Yet, prayer is so neglected in even most who call themselves Christians. Does this offend you? When I speak of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romans Road

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 26, 2007

how to lead people to Christ

Intro: according to many studies, only a small percentage of people who profess Christ as their Savior, ever lead anyone else to the Lord. It isn’t because they don’t love people, or they don’t see the need for Christ in others, but it is just a matter of never being trained in personal evangelism. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Somebody Call 911

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Oct 28, 2007

An outline from the text. The point coming from the chapter and the first verse to give us the point of "911". All the rescuse that I need is found in this chapter.

Somebody Call 911 Psalms 91:1-16 Key verses 1-4 Introduction is from the web site (911 Center ) An important consideration when accessing Public Safety Services is understanding when to use 9-1-1. If you are unsure as to the immediacy of the need, dial 9-1-1 and let the responder decide. Example: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

An Unlikely Savior Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

Christmas Day message. Though in unexpected arrival, Christ most assuredly is the One and Only Savior of the World. Leads into Communion.

CHRISTMAS STORIES OF HOPE 4: “An Unlikely Savior” Luke 2:1-20 Pastor Todd, BBC 12/25/2005 AM INTRO: Chuck Swindoll tells of a legend about when Satan and his demons were having a Christmas party. As the demonic guests were departing, one grinned and said to Satan, “Merry Christmas, your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist