Sermons on Ball:

Jesus Cure For Spring Fever

Contributed by Jimmy Stewart on Mar 21, 2003

The spring is coming, and we will be apt to let our work for the Lord cease, due to the fact we have better weather outside.

Jesus Cure for Spring Fever Mark 1:30-31 In a few days you are going to experience a time of change in our world, with the change of seasons. People are going to begin coming out of their shell and be alive. They will be found on lakes everywhere hoping to catch “the big one”. Lawn mowers and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Resolving Conflicts By God's Power

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 4, 2003

Conflicts can be resolved when people are willing to avoid defining the other party as incorrigible. Even though all people have a sinful nature, Spirit led individuals are able to find unity, peace and harmony through the mutuality of our shared union in

How to Resolve or Prevent Conflicts (Acts 15:1-35) Conflicts, like the one in Acts 15, often occur because of differences of perspectives. Some people viewed the will of God differently because of their personal, cultural or religious conditioning. Resolving conflicts should always begin by ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses

Contributed by Clark Frailey on May 2, 2002

A look at the three people and three differing responses each has in light of their circumstances. Parallel drawn between Father, Son, and Christians.

Jesus Teaches: Two Sons -- One Father – Three Responses I. INTRODUCTION: The Story ILLUS/OPEN: Little boy answers phone / boss / dad? / no / mom? / no / policeman? / no / fireman, search team – helicopter - ???- looking for me! ( Tell Story of Luke 15:1-32 ) Three Responses – 1) Prodigal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Proper Reaction To Christmas

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Aug 30, 2002

Presents, Parties, This shcool event, that event over there, pretty songs. Christmas is not because of those things, lets take a look at what Christmas really is

Luke 2:8-20 The proper reaction to Christmas! Introduction Opening: I now you have all been busy with doing Christmas. Buying this buying that, this party that party, decorating the house, cooking. But why are we doing all this What is the purpose? ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

#9 Remove The Weight Bitterness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

We consider the 9th weight of BITTERNESS and how we must unload this weight to grow.

9 of a 12 part series. #9 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BITTERNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:12-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jairus (Father's Day)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jul 2, 2002

What did Jairus’ daugher see in her father as he sought the Saviors help on her behalf?

Jairus Luke 8:40-42, 49-56 Intro: Here we find a dad that was concerned for his little girl. -He was a “ruler of the synagogue”. -Oversaw the daily operations of the synagogue. -Arranged the services. -He did the custodial duties. -He was much like one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:49-56, Matthew 8:40-42, Luke 8:49-56

Denomination: Baptist

Staying On Course

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Learning From Mom

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on May 14, 2006

The Canaanite mother’s steps to blessing

For all the mothers I know.... Somebody said it takes about six weeks to get back to normal after you’ve had a baby . Somebody doesn’t know that once you’re a mother, "Normal," is history. Somebody said you learn how to be a mother by instinct ... Somebody never took a three-year-old ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

A Reflection Of The Memories

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Jan 17, 2007

Remembering the Past Year

A REFLECTION OF THE MEMORIES Is. 41:22 “Let them come near and foretell to us what it is that shall happen! What are the things of long ago? Tell us, that we may reflect on them and know their outcome; or declare to us the things to come!” Intro: When one has been influenced by someone or ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pray Christian Pray!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

The nation received a wakeup call from hell on September 11th.

Pray Christian Pray ! The horror that occurred on September 11th is indelibly imprinted on all our minds. Our nation in response, is in the process of trying to root out terrorism wherever it exists around the world. However, does the body of Christ realize what the Lord expects from us in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Catholic

Lie: God Cannot Be Trusted Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 6, 2005

From the Garden Satan deceived man by suggesting that God cannot be trusted. This lie has caused man great heartache throughout the ages.

Series: Lies Satan Tells 5/29/05a RRC GOD CANNOT BE TRUSTED Genesis 3:1-13 The condition of the world today is a far-cry from the Garden of Eden. When God created the world and man, He rightly said all things were “very good.” No sin, no sorrow, no suffering, no hatred, no hunger.... Today is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Components Of The Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Dont wait to hear what you want to hear, go.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Components Of A Call

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Nov 4, 2004

God’s call can come at any time! God’s call can be heard at any time.

Components of the Call Luke 5 1So it was, as the multitude pressed about Him to hear the word of God, that He stood by the Lake of Gennesaret, 2and saw two boats standing by the lake; but the fishermen had gone from them and were washing their nets. 3Then He got into one of the boats, which was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Defending And Upending Christmas

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 23, 2005

A balance approach to Christmas for the Christian

Defending and upending Christmas Many overbalanced views of Christmas Easier to talk about it now that’s it’s over I want to do this lesson tonight- so we can get it on C.D. Sell them during the year- and be ready next Christmas 1. Where does the name “Christmas” come from? First half of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Go Mad

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 27, 2005

The Choice to live an ordinary life is no longer an option! How you can go from ordinary to extraordinary!

Go MAD Ephesians 5:15-16 “Be very careful, then, how you live-- not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.” (NIV) Go MAKE A DIFFERENCE! Everyone wants to have a certain degree of SUCCESS. Accolades and awards, tributes and trophies may grace your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God