Sermons on Bargaining:

Making Deals With The Devil Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

16th in series on Joshua. This talks about compromise, and avoiding it by listening to God’s voice.

Joshua 9:1-26 – Making Deals with the Devil A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q, one son liked the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Afraid Of The Dark Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 25, 2005

There is no more deep darkness than when you stand in opposition to God - as Pharaoh does in these chapters. But there is also always light and hope for those who have a relationship with God. What darkness covers your life right now?

As the battle between Moses and Pharaoh draws to a close - several things change. Tonight we see 2 of the final 3 plagues - locusts, then darkness - and the final plague is introduced: death of the firstborn. The plagues are different, the purpose is different, and Moses’ actions towards Pharaoh ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Which Mountain Have You Come To? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Nov 7, 2005

Are you afraid to approach God? It could be that you should be - if you do not have Jesus - but perhaps you are afraid because you are coming to the wrong mountain - Mt Sinai instead of Mt Zion. Also learn about a city that cannot be shaken - ever.

Earthquakes are the worst kind of disaster - unlike hurricanes and tornadoes; you have little if any warning of an earthquake. Despite many years of research, scientists have yet to accurately predict where, when, and how big an earthquake will be. Just weeks ago in Pakistan a 7.4 quake killed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:18-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Time Of Our Life

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Learn to respond to God’s call and vision for your life

Let me begin this morning’s message by asking, “How many more days do you expect to live? If you expect to live another 60 years, you will have 21,900 days. If you expect to live another 20 years, you will have 7,300 days. If you expect to live another 1 year, you will have 365 days. Let me ask ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: *other

"Making Crooked Roads Straight"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 6, 2003

John the Baptist is a great example to anyone wanting to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Luke 3:1-6 “Making Crooked Roads Straight” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Johnny and his wife went to the funeral of cousin Billy at a little country church just down the road that they admired. But when they went inside, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: United Methodist

Good Advice For A New Beginning

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 5, 2004

The general principle stated in this passage is simple, “Be careful how you live your life.” And then we are given three important directives to consider.

“Good Advice For A New Beginning” Ephesians 5:15-17 Just one year ago a thug, dictator and mass murderer by the name of Saddam Hussein was trying to be the modern incarnation of Nebuchadnezzar, the great ruler of Babylon. He built himself opulent palaces while his ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

The First Recorded Tithe Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 14, 2003

Three important things we learn about the tithe from Abram’s encounter with Melchizedeck.

STEWARDSHIP SERIES #2 The First Recorded Tithe Genesis 14: 17-24 After Abram returned from defeating Kedorlaomer and the kings allied with him, the king of Sodom came out to meet him in the Valley of Shaveh (that is, the King’s Valley). Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Our Primary Stewardship"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jun 21, 2002

A sermon on Christian stewardship.

Matthew 20:1-16 “Our Primary Stewardship” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA A young preacher had just finished seminary and had taken his first appointment in the hills of Kentucky. Wanting to be effective in his preaching ministry, he walked ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: United Methodist

You Are What You Show Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jun 25, 2002

By your fruits, you WILL be known

INTRODUCTION • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Last week we looked at the choice that we all have the freedom to make concerning which path we will take in life. • Jesus encouraged us to take the narrow path. • In chapter y ,we have looked at 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing Second Fiddle

Contributed by Fred Mueller on Jan 26, 2002

A sermon showing John the Baptist pointing to Jesus - relinquishing his disciples to become Jesus’ disciples, an example of our pointing to the Lord.

The Reformed Church of Locust Valley Epiphany II January 20, 2002 John 1:29-32 “Playing Second Fiddle” What’s wrong with second place? First place is worth fighting for, isn’t it? Don’t we want our kids to be all they can be? to be the best, achieve the most, get the highest grades, get into ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Will You Pass The Test?

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Jun 17, 2003

There are all kinds of reasons for giving tests or taking examinations. The main reason is to collect data or to make an assessment on what is or isn’t known. The Bible is not excluded from the practice of examinations.

Will You Pass The Test? 2 Corinthians 13.5 – 7 July 20, 2001 KJV - 5. Examine yourselves, whether ye be in the faith; prove your own selves. Know ye not your own selves, how that Jesus Christ is in you, except ye be reprobates? 6. But I trust that ye shall know that we are not reprobates. 7. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:5-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leaving A Spiritual Inheritance

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 29, 2003

God gave Jacob a powerful dream and an impressive promise. But Jacob didn’t deserve either. What he received, he received because of a spiritual inheritance for a greater man of faith.

OPEN: During the Persian Gulf War, a soldier was assigned to go to Saudi Arabia. As he was saying good-bye to his family, his three-year-old son was holding on to his leg and pleading with him not to leave. "No, Daddy, please don’t go!" he kept repeating. We were beginning to make a scene when my ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Job's Prayer Life

Contributed by Wesley Eader on Sep 25, 2002

A study of the prayer life of Job to encourage believers to be faithful to pray for those whom God has placed on their hearts.

Job’s Prayer Life and Ours. Job 42:7-10 7 After the LORD had said these things to Job, he said to Eliphaz the Temanite, "I am angry with you and your two friends, because you have not spoken of me what is right, as my servant Job has. 8 So now take seven bulls and seven rams and go to my servant ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Matter Of Faith

Contributed by Terry Owens on May 10, 2001

Learn how faith is the basis for our Christian relationship.

How many knows this morning, we’re living in a time where we really need to have our faith strengthened, when we need to know God. Whether it’s salvation, having a need met, seeing our church grow, being healed, it’s all a matter of faith. The Lord began to show me three things about faith that I ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Plan To Please Him

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jan 3, 2003

One of our New Year’s resolutions out to be to please the Lord, and this message gives us some practical ways to do that.

Plan To Please Him Text: I John 3: 22 Intro: At this time every year, we hear a lot about New Year’s resolutions. Generally, the resolutions people make have to do with things about themselves they would like to change. They cover the spectrum of human life, from losing weight to simply ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:22

Denomination: Baptist