Sermons on Astonished:

Sermon On The Mount: Criticism And Judging Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 20, 2011

Messages about criticism and judging from the Sermon on the Mount

Title: Closing Text: Matthew 7:21-23 Matthew 7:21 ¶ Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. 22 Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

What Was Behind The Real Jesus And What He Meant Series

Contributed by Denis O'callaghan Ph.d. ,th.d., D.d., D. Phil. on Sep 21, 2012

. . . Everyone is greedy and dishonest, whether poor or rich. Even the prophets and priests cannot be trusted Jerermiah 6:10

"The lust of avarice as so totally seized upon mankind that their wealth seems rather to posses them than they possess their wealth." @ @ Gentle Saint of God, We are and have been looking at the Gospels and trying to set aside any theological bias, to understand not only the words (written ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Slave

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Apr 17, 2011

Just with a few words, he paints a powerful picture of who, he is and who Jesus is!

Verse 1-James, a bondservant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, What is the first thing we do when we receive a letter Most of us look at the bottom of the page to see who signed it before we read it. In ancient days the author would sign his name at the top. Mark 6:1-6-Then He went out from ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Unpardonable Sin

Contributed by James Kirkland on Oct 25, 2010

What is the Unpardonable sin and when does it take affect?

Unpardonable Sin Matt 12:22-32 Then they brought him a demon-possessed man who was blind and mute, and Jesus healed him, so that he could both talk and see. 23 All the people were astonished and said, "Could this be the Son of David?" 24 But when the Pharisees heard this, they said, "It is only by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Nazarene

Wow What A Fire

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Aug 13, 2010

You will never get burned when in Gods hands.

WOW WHAT A FIRE Daniel 3: 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Three-Fold Duty Of The Believer

Contributed by John Butler on Mar 8, 2008

An outline Of scriptures that teach us the three things that make us good stewards.

******Sermon Outline******* The Three-Fold Duty Of Life Appropiation, Formation, and Donation. 1) Appropiation (taking)... a) Cup of salvation- Psa 116:13 I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD. b) Instruction-Pro 4:13 Take fast hold of instruction; let her not go: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10

The Tough Path Of The New Believer

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

Saul was an unusual convert, to be sure. But perhaps he can serve as an example of the things the new believers go through when they come to Christ. And we can also find out how we can encourage them by reaching out like Barnabas did.

Passage: Acts 9:19-31 Intro: There are times in our lives when we undergo dramatic change. 1. moving, starting a new school, a new job. 2. many factors in these changes, but one of the most powerful is the change in relationships. 3. separate from old friends, perhaps struggle to make new ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Prayer's Missing Link Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Jesus is no foreigner to prayer. He knows it intimately and He also knows that a heart that is unforgiving will make prayer ineffective and dead. The bondage of unforgiveness is something that will weigh us down so much that our prayers will be fruitles

Prayer’s Missing Link Griffith Baptist Church – 12/30/07 A.M. Service Text: Matthew 6:9-15 Key Text: Matthew 6:14-15 The Introduction When Narvaez, the Spanish patriot, lay dying, his father-confessor asked him whether he had forgiven all his enemies. Narvaez looked astonished and said, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Love Is A Commitment

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 24, 2007

Wedding sermon talking about the commitment that love is with a Shakepearean allusion.

Love is a smoke made with the fume of sighs; Being purged, a fire sparkling in lovers’ eyes; Being vexed, a sea nourished with loving tears. These lines spoken by Romeo in Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo and Juliet, give us a very shallow view of love. Love, to Romeo, is really only infatuation. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Lutheran

Deal Or No Deal

Contributed by Jason Winters on Oct 12, 2007

Why is your soul so valuable? Deal or No Deal – Cases=none more special Inside matters, not outside

Deal or No Deal 1 Cor. 6:20 INTRODUCTION In a chapel in Southern France, the great Emperor Charlemagne is buried. In that chapel is a large dome and in the center of that dome is where the body of Charlemagne is placed. It is not unusual that his body is buried in a prominent place. However, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember: The Worst Things Are Never The Last Things

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 27, 2007

A Pastoral Response to the Virginia Tech Events of April 16, 2007

INTRODUCTION: Common Questions about tragic events-- • Why is there so much evil in the world? • Why do innocent people suffer? • Where was God when this happened? A--TRUE STORIES ABOUT PEOPLE WHO EXPERIENCED TRAGIC EVENTS IN THEIR LIVES AND THEIR ULTIMATE RESPONSE TO THE TRAGEDIES THEY FACED. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Methodist

What Makes A Father

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Jul 1, 2007

IN ALL OF GODS GREATNESS, IN HIS CARNATE MANIFESTATION, EVEN HE CHOSE FOR HIMSELF A FATHER AND A MOTHER.

What Makes a Father Rev. Scott Epperson 6-17-07 ILLUSTATION.- Harmon Killebrew who used to play for the Minn. Twins said, “My father used to play with my brother and me in the yard. Mother would come out and say, ‘You’re tearing up the grass.’ Dad would reply, ‘We’re not raising grass, we’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divine Reversals

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 7, 2009

Jairus and his spouse had one daughter, the age of twelve. Their whole life centered around her. She was precious; she had her parents in her pocket. Understandably, they would do anything for her.

Divine Reversals Text: Luke 8:40-42 40.So it was, when Jesus returned, that the multitude welcomed Him, for they were all waiting for Him. 41 And behold, there came a man named Jairus, and he was a ruler of the synagogue. And he fell down at Jesus’ feet and begged Him to come to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Reaction: Mixed Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 1, 2017

The crowd did not seem to understand what was taking place until someone said, “They must be drunk.” The faction that held this opinion and began to disrespect the apostles was made up of the natives of Judea and Jerusalem, and probably the scribes. . .

July 1, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Series: The Early Church Lesson II.A.1.c: The Reaction: Mixed Acts 2.12, 13 (KJV) 12 And they were all amazed, and were in doubt, saying one to another, What meaneth this? 13 Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

A Byword Of The People

Contributed by James Dina on Sep 12, 2020

Job suffered in men’s affection because of the change in his condition, all were glad of him but he became a by-word, the scorn of all.Only God never alters His opinion of any man, He never rejects where He has accepted.EMBRACE GOD TODAY.

A BYWORD OF THE PEOPLE JOB 17:6 - “He has made me also a byword of the people; and aforetime I was as a tabret” Job was as a Tabret, in good repute, respected and adored but became a by- word, a scorn and a song of disgrace. As ...read more

Scripture: Job 17:6, Deuteronomy 28:37

Denomination: Pentecostal