Sermons on Bad Guys:

Christianity: It's More Than A Hobby. It's A Way Of Life

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 9, 2006

Jesus calls on us to deny our selves and take up our crosses and follow Him - just as He went to the cross. This sermon delves into that idea of denying the "self" a little more.

March 12, 2006 Mark 8:31-38 31 He then began to teach them that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders, chief priests and teachers of the law, and that he must be killed and after three days rise again. 32 He spoke plainly about this, and Peter took him aside and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Pain Has A Purpose

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 13, 2006

We all know pain is going to be a part of life. The main question is "why". If I understand God’s purpose for pain I can deal with it.

March 12, 2006 Second Sunday in the Season of Lent -------------------------------------------------- Then he began to teach them that the Son of Man must undergo great suffering, and be rejected by the elders, the chief priests, and the scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: United Methodist

Power For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 30, 2010

The source of our power it the risen, reigning Lord Jesus Christ.

“Go in Peace: Power for the Way” Ps. 23:5 Dr. Bill Bright of Campus Crusade for Christ told this story of a famous oil field called Yates Pool: During the depression this field was a sheep ranch owned by a man named Yates. Mr. Yates wasn’t able to make enough on his ranching ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Power Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 3, 2010

Message focuses on the real power of the resurrection.

The Power of The Resurrection Scriptures: Matthew 26:39; 27:46; 28:18; Ephesians 2:4-6; John 10:17-18 Introduction: Today we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. We know that Jesus died, was buried and on the third day, He rose from the dead – He was ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Have It If You’re Willing To Stretch For It

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 6, 2010

There is nothing really out of reach for the child of God, but there are some things that you have to stretch for to get.

You can have it (if) you’re willing to stretch God has put a word in my spirit for the body of Christ, and I must prophesy to any one with ears to hear: God is setting his people free. You say But Pastor, I’m a child of God. Yes you may be a child of God and yet be bound, (bound by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-5, Ephesians 3:16-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Security For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Apr 7, 2010

We have assurance that we will make if safely home because of the rear forces and future focus of our lives.

“Go in Peace: Security for the Way” P. 23:6 Pastor Mark Mitchell once reflected on running a marathon. He said he trained hard to be as prepared as possible, but “there's a part of a marathon that's always hard to prepare for. A marathon is just a little over 26 miles, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Believing

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 8, 2010

This message discusses believing without seeing.

Scripture Reading: John 20:19-31 Message: “Believing” Text: “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed” (John 20:29). Would you agree that it is rather easy to believe an event happened if you actually observed it through your very own eyes? For example, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Christian Church

Clean In A Dirty Life

Contributed by John Perry on Apr 10, 2010

Salvation is the work of a Holy God making unclean people clean but staying clean is the business of the believer. God's word tells us we can be clean in a dirty life!

Bunbury Sun am 11/04/10 “Clean in a dirty life” Intro: Have you ever felt as though you’re not clean? I’m not speaking about old fashioned honest / grime on your hands but feeling spiritually unclean. One of our great need is to be clean ..... since man’s brush w/ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Beginning Of… Mankind Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 14, 2010

God humbles and gives great hope to mankind, created in his image.

Scripture Introduction “There are one hundred and ninety-three living species of monkeys and apes. One hundred and ninety-two of them are covered with hair. The exception is the naked ape…homo sapiens.” So wrote Zoologist Desmond Morris in his effort to analyze human behavior through the actions ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:26-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus' Third Appearance

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 16, 2010

Jesus revealed Himself to His disciples on three different occasions, but He reveals Himself to us every time we look up to HIim and talk to Him.

Text: “This is the third time Jesus showed Himself to His disciples after He was raised from the dead” (v. 14). The first time Jesus appeared to his disciples was the evening of Resurrection Day. This took place in Jerusalem or someplace near Jerusalem where the disciples were ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Dying For Gain Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 20, 2010

God makes death a gain for those who desire to be with Christ.

Scripture Introduction Bobby’s first deep-sea fishing trip turned into what he felt certain was the dumbest decision ever made. With every pitch and roll of the boat, he doubted he could survive the remaining four hours of the excursion. Who would believe that seasickness could be so awful? ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Beginning Of… Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 21, 2010

God’s judgment by flood calls all to humble repentance and humble dependence.

Scripture Introduction Many web sites explain, “All I Really Need to Know, I Learned from Noah’s Ark.” They contain wisdom like: Plan ahead – it was not raining when Noah started. 1. Stay fit – when you are 600 years old someone might ask you to do something ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Old Testament Challenge: Elijah Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Apr 22, 2010

Old Testament Challenge: Elijah

ONLY IN AMERICA 1- Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. 2- Only in America are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink. 3- Only in America do drugstores make the sick walk all the way to the back of the store to get their prescriptions, while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21-40

Denomination: *other

Do You Love Me?

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 23, 2010

We are no different than Peter who denied knowing Jesus three times.

Text: “If you love Me, keep My commandments” (John 14:15). If someone were to ask you if you love Jesus, what would you say? If you simply answered “Yes” do you think you would positively convince the person who asked you that question? How do people know without a shadow ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-19

Denomination: Christian Church

You Can Clearly See It Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 27, 2010

Churches that have it have a God-given, God-inspired vision.

SERIES: IT: Finding It, Keeping It, and Sharing It (freely adapted from Craig Groeschel’s It: How Churches and Leader Can Get it and Keep it) “YOU CAN CLEARLY SEE IT” SELECTED SCRIPTURES OPEN Last week, we started a new series called, “IT: Finding It, Keeping It, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ