Sermons on Avoiding Trouble:

Parenting 101 Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Feb 3, 2006

Basics of being a good parent.

PARENTING 101 The other night, I sat down to watch a little TV and unwind before bed time. Just as I sat down, Drew started climbing on me and asking me to wrestle with him, like he does almost every night. Let me tell you, I was tired. It had been a long day, and all I wanted to do was to sit ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctification...does That Compute?

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 18, 2005

A sermon comparing the spyware problem on a computer with the sin-problem in the life of a person.

Introduction 1. On Friday, Pastor Debbie was having trouble with her computer… • And she asked me to help… • With our new Helping Hands Ministry… • I had planned to sign on to help with computer problems… • So, I guess this was my first call for help!... • In any event, what I found when I saw her ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:3-8

Denomination: Nazarene

Jesus Says No!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jul 11, 2005

There were times even Jesus said "No" and so should we!

JESUS SAYS NO! Isaiah 53: 4~7 Radio conversation once heard at sea: First Voice: “Change course 15 degrees to the north to avoid a collision.” Second Voice: “Recommend you change course 15 degrees south to avoid collision”. First Voice: “This is the Captain of a US Navy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:4-7

The Christian Eula Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 15, 2006

Ever wonder what you are signing up for with Jesus Christ? Luke 9 gives us some practical examples of the principals in the Christian discipleship.

Do you know what a "EULA" is? It’s not a form of Hawaiian dance. It’s not what you say about a person at a funeral. It stands for "End User License Agreement." If you have ever installed a piece of computer software, you have encountered a EULA. It’s that huge mass of legal garbly-gook full of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-36

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Could You Not Tarry One Hour?

Contributed by James Newell on May 3, 2004

This sermon deals with God’s call to His Church to pray a minimum of 1 hour daily.

A 7-year-old little girl had just won $2.00 for her memory work in Sunday school, which included scriptures, prayers, the Apostle’s Creed, etc. After the morning service, the pastor’s wife congratulated her. The little girl proudly announced, "And I put it all in the morning’s offering!" "My, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-41

Denomination: Methodist

Steadfast And Unmoveable

Contributed by James May on May 16, 2004

The Word of God and the Lord Jesus Christ are our absolute reference points for this life. We must remain steadfast and unmoveable in our commitment to obedience of the Word and trust in Jesus.

STEADFAST AND UNMOVEABLE There is a story that goes like this: Years ago, before the day when she was moth-balled and transformed into a floating museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, one of the largest, most powerful battleships that the world has ever known, the USS Missouri, was cruising off the coast ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Hebrews 3:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Dreaming Of A Right Christmas

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

I’M DREAMING OF A RIGHT CHRISTMAS Matthew 1:21 INTRO: What does Christmas mean to you? To some people it means hard work. The stores are crowded with shoppers, the post office is overflowing with mail, and the trains and busses and planes are carrying record crowds. To some people Christmas means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21

Denomination: Baptist

How The Flesh Develops Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy! Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 20, 2006

It’s easy to say, "Don’t Worry," but it’s better to give someone the tools Jesus provided here to win the war over worrying. The FATHER FACTOR, the FOCUS FACTOR, and the FUTURE FACTOR. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Template.

Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Matthew 6:25-34 "Don’t worry about it." Have you ever had those words said to you? Did it work? Probably not! Easy words to say, but hard to put into practice. In essence that is what the Scripture says in verse 25. [read] But it goes on to tell us how not to worry. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of Discipline Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Oct 4, 2006

This message addresses the blessing that comes to those who as disciples of Christ embrace personal discipline.

Introduction: Bill Cowher took over as the head football coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992. He quickly showed himself to be a man with a future. In fact, he currently enjoys the longest tenure in the NFL as a head coach with the same team -- which now stands at 14 seasons. Under his guidance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life Essentials 3 Series

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Mar 13, 2007

God has given us specific tools for our service to Him; are four important ones

The next step in the “Life Essentials” series is Progress. We have spoken about the first two life essentials as being Peace and Position. Today we will discuss the necessity of spiritual growth for us as Christians and the vital necessity of maturing in our faith. As we go through life, we achieve ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Embracing Life Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 20, 2003

The fear of life is often seen in resisting change and living in denial of the seasons of life. If we try to fight the seasons of life rather than accept them, we will miss the blessings God has for us and we will fail to mature. We need to embrace life

Embracing Life (Ecclesiastes 3:1-15) Intro 1. A major part of who we are and what we do is determined by fear. 2. Fear is not necessarily evil. Legitimate fear of danger, for example, results in restraint: whether driving, playing football, or welding, caution is a virtue. 3. There are fears ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-15, Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Commitment To Serve" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

God has gifted you for the purpose of serving.

Impact Series #4 Commitment to Serve Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches November 10, 2002 Commitment to Serve I Peter 4:10-12 Eccl. 9:10 INTRODUCTION: In our impact sermons we have been talking about Commitments that will change your life. First was the Commitment to Jesus Christ, next was the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-12, Ecclesiastes 9:10

Denomination: Methodist

Corruption & Correction Of Man

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 23, 2008

Total Depravity requires Total Grace

CORRUPTION & CORRECTION OF MANKIND 4/13/08 Romans 3 S__L__R__ 1. Summation of God’s Indictment of man a. Ro. 1:18-32 – degradation of humanity 1. 1 in 5 have an incurable STD a. incurable & transmittable b. abstinence? – pill that might help 2. FTU – newest form of dating “holidate” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-31

Denomination: Baptist

Corruption & Correction Of Man

Contributed by Larry Finley on Apr 24, 2008

Total Depravity Requires Total Grace

CORRUPTION & CORRECTION OF MANKIND 4/13/08 Romans 3 S__L__R__ 1. Summation of God’s Indictment of man a. Ro. 1:18-32 – degradation of humanity 1. 1 in 5 have an incurable STD a. incurable & transmittable b. abstinence? – pill that might help 2. FTU – newest form of dating “holidate” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Baptist