Sermons on Bad Shepherds:

Good News For Discouraged Believers

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 17, 2003

Peter reminds discouraged believers of who they are. They are God’s people. AND PETER – after reminding them of who they are takes the next several verses to remind them (and us) of what it means to be God’s people… (Living God’s Way -part 1)

Good News For Discouraged Believers Living God’s Way – part one 1 Peter 1:1-12 THIS MORNING - we are about to begin an exciting journey AND I am really pumped up and jazzed about it. YOU SEE – we are going to being doing something during the next 10 Sunday mornings that we only do about once a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 27, 2004

Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to mange it the Bible way and not the world’s way.

Conflict Resolution Thesis: Conflict is a part of life and we need to learn how to manage it the Bible way and not the world’s way. Opening Video Illustration: Mr. Holland’s Opus Our scene opens with the principal and vice principal questioning Mr. Holland’s use of rock music in his music ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tapping Into The Power Of Forgiveness!!!

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Aug 10, 2005

Looking through the eyes of the adultress woman is the key to understanding God’s Forgiveness!!!

I heard a story of a boy who went off to college. The story goes as he was hooking up his computer, stero, cell phone charger, his lamp, printer, and palm piolit at his desk when he went to turn on his computer, nothing happend. He went back and looked at his wiring and everything was connected ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Suffering Is Good

Contributed by Myron Loss on Jun 9, 2006

The purpose is to help change our errant thing about how suffering is to be avoided at all cost.

Suffering is Good God had one Son without sin; He has no sons without suffering. St. Augustine Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Stand In Awe Of God" Ecc Pt6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 19, 2007

The believer must come to church with a sense of awe for God and listen to what the Spirit is saying about broken vows and the misuse of money. If we fail to invite God into our lives then we will live a meaningless life and that life will be a life of mi

“Stand in awe of God!” Ecclesiastes Pt 6 Opening Illustration: What happens in 30 minutes? Have a timer with on the pulpit – set it for 30 minutes in front of everyone. The lesson from the timer is what motivated Solomon to write the book of Ecclesiastes because time was running out for him and for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your Faith Is The Victory

Contributed by Cris Willis on Sep 22, 2007

We don’t have to guess how to live a life of faith as we face life’s hardships. God’s Word lays out a simple plan for getting from a problem to a miraculous solution. It doesn’t matter if you’ve been a Christian for fifty years or if you were born again f

Introduction: Are you frustrated by the struggles in your life? Do you feel like giving up because you’re just not seeing the miracles you need so desperately? Jesus said that in this world we would have trouble. But praise God, that’s not all He said. He also admonished us, “Cheer up! I have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 1, 2007

Self-Denial, Cross-bearing and Obedience are the central elements of being a disciple of Jesus Christ.

At this time of year, most people have completed their holidays and are back focusing on work. Were your holiday’s what you expected? The following are actual responses from comment cards given to the staff members at Bridger Wilderness Area in NW Wyoming. -Trails need to be reconstructed. Please ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-27

Denomination: Other

Understanding The Person Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Edmondson on Feb 4, 2007

Introduction to the Holy Spirit and how does He engage believers.

Understanding the Person of the Spirit Life in the Spirit, Part 1 John 14:15-16, 26 Jesus Christ is about to leave his disciples. He is about to go. He tells them in 14:1, “Let not your heart be troubled; I am going to leave you to prepare a place for you. I will come again to receive you unto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

How To Overcome Envy Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 23, 2008

Sermon looks at the devastating effects of envy - using the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 as a backdrop

How to Overcome Envy Acknowledgement (Rick Warren - Breaking Free Series) We’re in a series we’ve been calling “Breaking Free” from those sins in our lives that are not readily evident. We looked at temptations, pride, anxiety, and today jealousy. These sins become wedged in our hearts. We ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:3-11

If Hell Exists...

Contributed by Rusty Tardo on Dec 8, 2008

This is perhaps the most unpopular subject in the whole Bible. It is so unpopular, many ministers avoid the subject. But if Hell exists, shouldn’t we sound a warning?

If Hell Exists M-1093 / 13 July 2008 Dr. Russell K. Tardo The Bible’s Most Unpopular Topic The text today is from Luke, chapter 16, and I’ll be speaking about the most unpopular subject in the Bible. Several topics probably come to mind -- trials, suffering, holiness, or the call to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Putting Others First Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 20, 2009

5 Ministry Maxims from Romans 12:9-10.

Putting Others First Romans 12:9-10 Rev. Brian Bill 9/20/09 I really appreciated Pastor Dick preaching last week when I felt too weak to do so. I liked everything he said with the exception of his opening illustration in which he made a crack about the Pack. I’m showing incredible restraint by ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Way Of Meeting My Needs Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Oct 6, 2008

Sermon looks at the topic of tithing and how God promises blessings in our lives when we put his Kingdom work first

GOD’S WAY OF MEETING MY NEEDS 50 Days of Faith Part 5 – 2nd Cor. 9:6-15 Acknowledgement - Rick Warren For the past four weeks we’ve been in our series “50 Days of Faith.” I’m real excited about what God is doing here at Calvary (ie series, youth, studies). Throughout this series we’ve been ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-13

The Origin Of Marriage Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 21, 2008

Why is marriage between a man and a woman so important? The true meaning of anything is permanently connected to it’s origin, so let’s go back to the ’book of beginnings’ (Genesis) to find out God’s purpose for marriage.

The Origin of Marriage Series: Origins October 19, 2008 Pastor Chris Kelly Video Clip “The Princess Bride” In case you didn’t recognize it, that’s a famous scene from the movie “The Princess Bride”. Westley is attempting to save his beloved, “Buttercup” from being married to the evil Prince ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:15-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 16, 2009

The story of love coming from an unexpected source.

The Good Samaritan Luke 10:25-37 We’ll read the passage a little later but turn to Luke 10:25-27. Do you like rules? For the most part I think rules are good for keeping other people in line but most of us only like them when they work to our advantage. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Elder Brother Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 17, 2009

The elder brother is the one we all dislike and to a certain degree have to identify with him.

The elder brother Luke 15:25-32 A Sunday school teacher was telling his class the story of the Prodigal Son and after describing how the household was rejoicing over his return the teacher wondered if they were following the story and so he asked, “Who can ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-32

Denomination: Baptist