Sermons on backwoods: showing 76-90 of 203

Yield Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 24, 2012

Others, submission, consideration, unity

YIELD Phil 2:3-4 (p831) July 22, 2012 INTRODUCTION: I love this story…I believe I first heard it during a Wayne Smith sermon but I’m not sure…what I am sure of is if Wayne was using it he’d “borrowed” it from someone else…but it’s a great story ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Call To Spiritual Unity

Contributed by Chris Beam on Oct 2, 2015

if we’re ever going to be able to stand together against the world, we have to first stand together as a church. In order to do that, we'll have to follow the example of Christ. So the message that God has given me this morning is A Call to Spiritual Unity.

A CALL TO SPIRITUAL UNITY Philippians 2:1-5 Have you ever had one of those moments when you realized you were on the wrong track, and you knew that it wasn’t going to be easy getting things straight? Years ago, a vacuum salesman decided he would leave the big city to concentrate on gaining ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Man Who Was Not Born Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 24, 2021

How did man begin? Verse 7 makes it clear that he was not born, but was formed. He was molded as clay in the potter's hand. He was a product of what already existed.

An old preacher from the back woods was teaching a class of children about how God created man. He said, "In the beginning there was just nothin at all. One day God was fooling around with some mud, and before you knew it he had a man. He put that man up against a fence to dry there in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:4-17

Plans And Prayers

Contributed by Roger Hasselquist on Jul 26, 2022

A month ago I saw a plaque that had a different take on Robert Frost's poem. It said something like this: “Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, and I— I took the one less traveled by. Now where in the world am I?

Alba 7-24-2022 PLANS AND PRAYERS Romans 15:22-33 In determining the purpose in the will of God for us, sometimes we just don't get it right. There once was a middle-aged farmer who had been desiring for years to be an evangelist. He was out working in the field one day when he decided to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:22-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Would Do Anything Series

Contributed by Christopher Perry on Jan 1, 2001

At Christmas God showed He was willing to reach us by any means necessary. This is about God’s Extreme Christmas.

I Would Do Anything (By Any Means Necessary, part 1) - December 24, 2000 {Using the song "Love Song" by Third Day is an excellent lead in to this sermon} Introduction At Christmas there is a lot of talk about the Incarnation, which has been described in many ways. J. Robert Oppenheimer, inventor ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11, 1 Corinthians 1:23

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You See - Giants Or God?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 4, 2001

To the children of Israel, the Promised Land represented their future. And God gave them the opportunity to go in & make it their own.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2019) TEXT: Numbers 13:26-33 (NIV); Mark 8:36 (NKJV) A. I want to call your attention to the 13th chapter of the Book of Numbers. This chapter tells about a crucial event in the history of Israel. And I ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:26-33, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Timeless Truths

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Oct 15, 2004

IN THIS SERMON, WE SEE THAT LIFE IS SHORT,ETERNITY IS SLOW, SIN IS SERIOUS,HELL IS SURE, AND HEAVEN IS SENSATIONAL.

TIMELESS TRUTHS Psalms 119:160 God’s Word is truth in its entirety. Every promise in it is sure of fulfillment. For verily I say unto you, Till heaven and earth pass, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the law, till all be fulfilled. (Matthew 5:18) Ever since God began to reveal ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not My Fault... Or Is It?

Contributed by Thomas Baird on Dec 21, 2003

The wolrd today is in a mess, our nation has made some terrible choices. But it’s not my fault.. or is it?

It’s Not My Fault…. Or is it? 12/13/03 Introduction… It’s not my fault!…. That is such a liberating and freeing statement don’t you think? I was so excited recently to see a new commercial on T.V. Dr. Greg cynaumon appeared before me on my 25” Sanyo and he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

It's About Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 23, 2008

Embrace Jesus and live humbly as He did.

IT’S ABOUT JESUS! Philippians 2.5-11 S: Jesus C: Salvation, Communion Th: Toward the Goal Pr: EMBRACE JESUS AND LIVE HUMBLY AS HE DID. CV: “We will relentlessly reach out to people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ.” We will do this by sharing the life we have found in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Attributes Of Action

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Aug 15, 2012

Nehemiah models Patience, Prayer, Posession, Plan and Praise in his actions while being obedient to God.

Christian Attributes of Action Nehemiah 2:1-8 Intro: There were two old geezers living in the backwoods of the Ozarks: Rufus and Clarence. They lived on opposite sides of the river and they hated each other. Every morning, just after sunup, Rufus and Clarence would go down to their respective ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jealousy Follows Favor Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Feb 26, 2019

No matter what God has called you to be you’ll notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just follow but it hunts and runs after it because others see something in you they either want, need or used to have.

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com No matter what God has called you to be it in ministry, business, government, education etc., you will notice that jealousy inevitably follows after favor. It doesn’t just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:6-7, 1 Samuel 15:26-28, 1 Samuel 18:8, Proverbs 28:16, Job 5:2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Moses Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Feb 7, 2016

Perhaps no person in history, outside of Jesus Christ, has made such a profound impact on the world as Moses. There are four lessons of life and faith we learn from Moses

Moses Exodus 2:1-10 Both secular and religious sources document the Exodus of the Hebrew people from Egypt and the man who led them through the wilderness, Moses. Muslims revere him as a prophet, messenger and leader in Islam. In fact, Moses is mentioned more in the Quran than any other ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

What Is Truth On The Last Sunday Of The Church's Year The Feast Of Christ The King

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 23, 2024

As we come to the end of the Church's year, we are left to consider Who is Jesus Not just who was Jesus but who is Jesus Is the Resurrection real and if so how does it affect the way we .ive

What is Truth - Jn 18:33-38 Christ the King is the last Sunday of the season of pre-Advent and of the end of the church’s year. The Church’s year begins next week with the preparation for the birth of Jesus in Advent. And so the Feast of Christ the King - is the last Festival in the Church’s ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-38

Denomination: Anglican

The Power Of A Praying Church

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 3, 2023

In Acts 12. we see the power that's at our disposal if we will seek God in intercessory prayer. Peter was going to be executed the next morning, but because Christians prayed, God sent an angel. He'll do it today if we pray! This message will preach!

THE POWER OF A PRAYING CHURCH Acts 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: WHERE JESUS WAS BORN 1. A backwoods Texan asked a woman to marry him and she said, “We can’t get married unless you’re a Christian.” So he went to a Catholic church and said he wanted to join. 2. The priest said, “Well, you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Measure Of Eternity Series

Contributed by Mark Hall on Jan 29, 2024

God is a God who measures and one day He will measure our life for the greatness of eternity. I give my full permission for this sermon to be used in its fullness for the glory of God without any credit to me.

GOD’S MEASURE FOR ETERNITY Please open your Bible to 2 Corinthians 5:9 as we begin a new series of sermons, “God’s Measure of Your Life,” with today’s message, ‘God’s Measure for Eternity.’ Everything God measures is for eternity. When God measures your life, it will be for eternity. When God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-10, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 4:17, 2 Peter 3:8-9, Matthew 6:21, Revelation 3:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible