Sermons on Balanced Life:

The Marks Of The Hypocrite Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 12, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 23 v 1 - 36

THE MARKS OF THE HYPOCRITE Matthew 23 v. 1 - 36 The Hypocrite is an actor or pretender - and here is seen in the Scribes and Pharisees by:- 1. What they sought They sought the :- v. 1 - 5, (a) Admiration of men - v. 5 "but all their works they do for to be seen of men" (1) The rigour in their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-36

Denomination: Holiness

Power

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 17, 2005

There is Power in the Name of Jesus

Power Sunday March 25, 2001 Matthew 28:16-20 16 Then the eleven disciples left for Galilee, going to the mountain where Jesus had told them to go. 17 When they saw him, they worshiped him—but some of them still doubted! 18 Jesus came and told his disciples, “I have been given complete authority ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Down Through The Years The Lord Has Been Good To Me

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jun 27, 2005

This sermon encourages those who have been going trials and tribulations for a long time.

Down Through The Years, The Lord Has Been Good To Me I have been young, and now am old; yet have I not seen the righteous forsaken, nor his seed begging bread. Psalm 37:25 My brothers and sisters, the opening words of our text in Psalm 37 could have been written by any of us, for they ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:25

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Come To Call Sinners

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 2 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 9:9-13 “I Am Come to Call Sinners” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 3, 2005 Introduction As we get started this morning, I want to begin with a question. If Jesus were walking among us today, would He eat at Hooters? If you’re thinking that I’m being disrespectful or irreverent, I want you to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

I Came To Send A Sword

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jul 16, 2005

Sermon 3 of 7: Why did Jesus come?

Matthew 10:16-39 “I Came to Send a Sword” Woodlawn Baptist Church July 7, 2005 Introduction It goes without saying that we live in a war torn world. Just this week we have witnessed the terrorist bombing of London by religious fanatics. In Africa, over two million Christians have died at the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:34

Denomination: Baptist

The Real Jesus

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 30, 2005

Our society has a distorted view of who Jesus really is. We need to show te world who the real Jesus is.

The Real Jesus Pastor Jamie Wright * June 12, 2005 * MFC Matthew 16:13-16 13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, "Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?" 14 So they said, "Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finish Line 5: Hanging On Through Life's Turns Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the fifth message in my NASAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon a biblical pattern for dealing with stress in life. (05-08-05)

Hanging on Through Life’s Turns Philippians 4:4-9 **Special Note – I utilized Pastor Paul Fritz’s sermon entitled Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 from sermoncentral.com. I adapted his study and many of his main points to my NASCAR themed message. I am very grateful to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Our Suffering, God's Glory

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 2, 2005

Purpose of our suffering.

I preached it at: o Providence REC 02/23/03 02/23/03 PREC Sexagesima Sunday I. Intro. A. Questions Have you ever considered how boring you are? <pause> That the book of life is not about you? <pause> That when the movie of our life is over, our own huge struggles against sin - or perhaps I ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

How Do You Find Hope?

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 3, 2005

How can we find hope, when the world is falling down around us. Where do we turn to?

"HOW DO YOU FIND HOPE?" PSALMS 62:5-7 I was recently reading an article in the magazine, "In Christianity Today" that caught my interest. The author was recounting an event that recently took place which George Bush Sr. attended in Russia. The author wrote, "As Vice President, George Bush ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

People To Meet & Lessons To Learn Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 9, 2005

In Luke chapter 18 five people will teach us some pretty awesome lessons.

"PEOPLE TO MEET AND LESSONS TO LEARN" TEXT: LUKE CHAPTER 18 Today, we are going to be studying Luke chapter 18, and we are going to jump right into our text; because as the title for this message says, we have people to meet and lessons to learn. PRAY I. FIRST WE MEET A DEMANDING WIDOW WHO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Believe In Jesus Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005

A look at what you need to acknowledge about Jesus to be a Christian

If you were to ask most people in Canada, Nova Scotia or Bedford today what religion they are the ultimate answer that you would receive would be “Christian”. That particular answer would in no way reflect a relationship they had or didn’t have with God, nor would it reflect any solid concept of ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Walking As He Walked Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 15, 2005

We know that we are supposed to walk like Christ but what does that really mean.

Walking as he walked How many people here walk? We all walk, sometimes we walk short distances, sometimes we walk long distance but for the most part we all walk. It really isn’t rocket surgery. All you have to do is put one foot in front of the other. And in case you have problems with that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Lay Down Your Burdens

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 22, 2005

In order for you to pick up your destiny, you have to lay down your burdens!Our past cannot defeat us - Our future is right before us - Our enemy is under our feet - Our burdens are no longer on our shoulders!

Lay Down Your Burdens Intro: King David understood this when he wrote in agony to the Lord when his enemies were surrounding him! Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved. Peter wrote to the leaders in the church and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Church Of God

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 2: The Problems Of Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were almighty He would be able to do what He wished. But the creatures suffer pain; therefore does God lack goodness or power, or both?” -C. S. Lewis

A. THREE MYTHS ABOUT PAIN 1. God’s children are not supposed to suffer pain. 2. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with me. 3. If I hurt, there must be something wrong with God. B. WHY PAIN? 1. “If God were good, He would wish to make His creatures perfectly happy and if God were ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Pain Teaches You: Lesson 3: What To Do In Pain

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2006

“Dear brothers, is your life full of difficulties and temptations? Then be happy, for when the way is rough, your patience has a chance to grow. So let it grow, and don’t try to squirm out of your problems. For when your patience is finally in full bloom

A. GOD IS NOT THE AUTHOR OF PAIN OR SUFFERING 1. God created a perfect man and placed Him in a perfect environment. 2. Pain and suffering are the consequences of living in a fallen world. “To the woman He said: ‘I will greatly multiply your sorrow and your conception; In pain you shall bring ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist