Sermons on Attitude Or Aptitude:

The Da Vinci Code: Can You Trust The Bible? Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 6, 2006

Are you going to believe Brown or the Bible? This sermon focuses on the facts of how we got our Bible and why we can believe it.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Can You Trust the Bible? 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Rev. Brian Bill 5/7/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. It’s easy to get confused about the Bible. Listen to how some children answered ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fly High - Acts Part 3

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 8, 2006

The book of Acts was written to show what God can do with people who are filled with the Holy Spirit and what happens to those who try to deceive the Holy Spirit.

“Fly high” – Acts part 3 On the Lighter side of Life: Funny pictures of pets Opening Video Illustration – Flying high for the kingdom of God – two real life stories of what it means to sacrifice for the kingdom and for others: From Blue Fish TV – Illustrate Volume 3 : David and Cynthia and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Temptations Men Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations common to men

(adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances Series

Contributed by Bob Higgins on Jun 28, 2006

Unmask the lies that your life is built upon and discover the freedom that only the Truth can bring.

The Lies We Believe About Our Circumstances 1. Prayer 2. Opening Story a. In the children’s book by Judith Viorst called Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day the young boy at the center of the story is having a bad day. i. “I went to sleep with gum in my mouth and now ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jumping In To Ministry Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 17, 2006

While knowing what your gift might be is helpful; God gets the glory when we use it. Because the end is near, bend your ear and hear these four calls of commitment.

Jumping in to Ministry 1 Peter 4:7-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/17/06 After watching the game last Sunday afternoon, I realized that the end is near for the beloved Packers. I received an email from a Bears backer that went like this: “…May I suggest a couple of topic ideas for next week’s sermon? ‘Not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding God's Ways

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

3 things you can understand about God… when you don’t understand…

Understanding God’s Ways Series: Where’s God When You Need Him August 20, 2006 Last week, I gave you a list of things that don’t make any sense and really can’t be understood. Today I want to add to that list. For example… 1. Why can’t women put on mascara with their mouths closed? 2. Why don’t ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

When God Calls Us To Suffer Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

How does suffering fit into God’s good plan for my life?

When Life Gets Rough “Suffering” When God calls us to suffer 1 Peter 1:6-7 Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:6-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Thomas The Determined Doubter Series

Contributed by Kevin Landis on Nov 21, 2006

Determined, to I dont know finally at the truck stop of doubt

Thomas The Determined, Don’t Know, Doubter We are all familiar with the term “doubting Thomas,” because Thomas doubted Jesus rose from the dead. The Bible never describes Thomas this way. It describes his moment of doubt. But it is one moment, only one, and he moves quickly beyond it. His ...read more

Scripture: John 20:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

Nadab & Abihu: Strange Fire Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 2 of 6 of the Series, Who’s That? Stories of Little Known People of the Bible. These two brothers did something that resulted in a truly shocking end to their lives. And it all began with "strange fire"....

NADAB & ABIHU: STRANGE FIRE Leviticus 10:1-11 Read at beginning of service: Hebrews 12:18-29 (NIV) 18 You have not come to a mountain that can be touched and that is burning with fire; to darkness, gloom and storm; 19 to a trumpet blast or to such a voice speaking words that those who heard it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29, Leviticus 10:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mud Pies And Miracles (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jun 2, 2002

This sermon basically reveals the causes for suffering and the fact that obedience is necessary in order for God to work a miracle in your life.

May 26, 2002 John 9:1-12; 35-38 “Mud pies and miracles” INTRODUCTION I want you to do something for me. I want you to close your eyes. Now, imagine yourself going about your daily activities this way. The alarm goes off tomorrow morning, but your sudden blindness does not prevent you ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Why We Can't Get No Satisfaction"

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 6, 2002

TODAY – we are going to answer 2 very important questions. #1 – Why we can’t get no satisfaction and #2 – How we can get some satisfaction…

Why We Can’t Get No Satisfaction SHOW POWERPOINT SLIDES… [Haggai 1:2-6,9; Eccl 1:2; 2:22,23; 5:10; 6:7; Jn 4:13; Is 9:20; 55:2, 29:8 – then play Rolling Stones song satifaction] Sometimes that it the way life is - we just can’t get no satisfaction....even though we try & we try & we try…. A ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Clearly Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving

Contributed by Eric Aschendorf on Dec 25, 2002

Both of these women, Rahab and Ruth leave the worship and devotion to their false gods, their idols, and their devotion to sin and accept the GOD of Israel. They, just like the Pilgrims, flee a place that has them in a type of bondage and pursue a GOD tha

Tree Of Life Ministries Association http://www.treeoflifeinc.org Thanksgiving 2 Samuel 6 Pastor Eric Aschendorf 11/29/2002 Pastor@treeoflifeinc.org ______________________________________________________ In the United States of America we know Thanksgiving as a celebration and feast that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:28-30, 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submit And Resist - James 4:1-17 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 27, 2002

Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God almighty and the enemy driven farther away.

Submit and Resist Thesis: Submission to God brings him closer to you as does resisting the influence of evil drives the Devil away. The result of learning these two disciplines is a closer relationship with God Almighty and the enemy driven farther away. Texts: James 4:1-17: 1What causes fights ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-8, James 4:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Believing Is Seeing - Part One Series

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Feb 17, 2003

In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more?

BELIEVING IS SEEING Today I want to talk to you about the encounter Jesus had with a man who was born blind. In this story, we have the answers to some of life’s toughest questions. 1. Why does God permit suffering? 2. How can we trust Jesus more? Text: John 9:1 – 7 Like many people of ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:3-6, John 9:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God