Sermons on Avoidance:

There Met Him A Man

Contributed by Michael Martin on Sep 16, 2006

The demon possesed man had no hope until he met Jesus.

(Mark 5:1-20) "There met him out of the tombs a man..." In this passage we find one of the most remarkable stories in the New Testament. Three of the gospel writers mention this story. This is not a fairy-tale, it is an actual event witnessed by the disciples. In this story we find a man ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Scandal Of The Cross

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 17, 2006

1. What does it mean for God to suffer? 2. What does it mean for us to suffer?

I was watching the ABC special “The Path to 9/11” a few years ago as it showed two Arab men talking in a restaurant in the U.S. They were planning the plot on the World Trade Center. One of the terrorists was telling the other that he had been in Germany and began talking about spiritual matters ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-39

Denomination: Methodist

Why Does Revival Tarry? Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Nov 12, 2002

If you were to ask my why revival tarries, whether it be your own personal revival or a corporate church-wide or city-wide or nation-wide revival, I would say it is because we don’t want it badly enough.

Why Does Revival Tarry? Isaiah 35:3-4 Pastor Jim Luthy In the climactic final scenes of "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade," Indy becomes desperate to reach the Holy Grail, the cup from which Jesus drank at the Last Supper, because his father has been shot and needs to drink from the grail to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:3-4, Exodus 14:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing

Contributed by George Rennau on Aug 25, 2003

Tithing is an Aspect of old Testament law that we are still required to obey.

TITLE: TITHING Text: Luke 16:10-13 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much. [11] So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches? [12] ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Intimate Worship Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 22, 2002

God wants an intimate relationship with us in worship

Intimate Worship March 17, 2002 Psalm 42:1-2,4 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, O God. 2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God? 4 These things I remember as I pour out my soul: how I used to go with the multitude, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Worth Of A Man Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jun 16, 2002

A man’s role is to be: 1. A man of character. 2. A man of consistency. 3. A man of authenticity.

In the news this week, Rev. Rebecca Ann Steen has applied to return to pastoral ministry in the United Methodist Church. She has been on leave of absence since 1999 from the Baltimore-Washington Conference after serving for 17 years as a pastor. But her application for appointment has been ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

The Sower Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

Which type of soil is your faith planted in? For many I am afraid that they are not planted in the good soil.

“Parable of the Sower” Introduction It seems odd to me that all Christians respond differently to God’s Word. It is weird to me that we can all come to church and hear the same sermon and even sit in the same pew, but some take something away from it and others don’t. We all respond differently ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Envisioning A Legacy Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Oct 19, 2009

life is a gift from God and we are to accomplish things with this gift. In other words, life is God’s gift to us but what we do with This life is our gift to God. That is your legacy. Now to maximize this gift which I been have given, it’s absolutely crit

Envisioning a Legacy Proverbs 6: 1-11 Steven Cook tells of reading an account of a missionary from India: "The Lord must have desired to teach me something through the "ants" because He allowed me to come in contact with enough of them! The encyclopedia says there are more ants than any other ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Temptation Series

Contributed by Mark Opseth on Feb 16, 2011

This sermon is a study of temptation and how to overcome it.

[Open Parking Spot] A man decided it was time to shed some excess pounds. He took his new diet seriously, even changing his driving route to avoid his favorite bakery. One morning, however, he arrived at work carrying a gigantic coffeecake. His friends scolded him, but he kept smiling. "This is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Finding The Door To Happiness Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 6, 2011

How to find the Abundant Life that God wants you to have.

On a family visit to Disneyland a man pondered the sign over the entrance arch that read, “Welcome to the happiest place on earth.” The rest of the day he looked at the faces of the people and was impressed by the small number who were actually smiling during their visit to “the ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

B Thankful Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2009

God repeatedly tells me I should be thankful for all things. But there are times I don’t want to thankful. There are times I don’t FEEL thankful. So how can I obey God when that happens?

OPEN: I read the true story of GIs stationed on Leyte in the Philippines during WW II. Although the region was secure, sometimes the enemy tried to infiltrate their food storage area. One such adversary, dressed in GI clothing, had worked himself into the noontime chow line. But the camp cook ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cut Out Controversies Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Nov 30, 2010

God gives every guidance and every grace for building a healthy church.

Scripture Introduction Paul and Titus traveled the island of Crete, preaching Jesus. God blessed their evangelist zeal, converting many and creating churches in towns scattered across the land. But caring for these new Christians proved difficult, in part due to the character of the people. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:9-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Slackers And A Christian Work Ethic

Contributed by Monty Newton on Nov 14, 2010

Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient.

Title: Slackers and a Christian Work Ethic Text: II Thessalonians 3:6-13 Thesis: Followers of Christ are to be hard-working and self-sufficient. Introduction Some men were overheard chatting around the table at a local restaurant about retirement. One of the men, a guy who looked to be in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hey! We Are Baptized Into Something?

Contributed by Doug Koehler on Jan 9, 2009

Paul connects a response to an opponent’s longing to cheapen Grace with how far God was willing to go (BAPTISM) to show us how much he wants to free us from sin.

Romans 6:1-11 There are a number of responses to God’s Word that I simply do not understand. Some people for example, feel they can live their lives as recipients of God’s Grace without ever spending quality time in God’s Word. There are others who seek out what I like to call cheap Grace. Cheap ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Sinfulness Of Sin

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

How do you view sin? ... How do you deal with sin in your life?

MATTHEW 5:29-30 “THE SINFULNESS OF SIN” A) On a sunny September day in Chicago, a stern-faced, plainly dressed man could be seen standing still on a street corner in the busy Loop! * As people were hurrying on their way to lunch or business, he would solemnly lift his right arm, point to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:29-30

Denomination: Baptist