Sermons on Be Patient With Everyone:

The Kind Of Person God Uses Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Oct 19, 2006

Sermon #1 in a series on the life of Elisha. This sermon challenges us to be the men and women God wants us to be.

Introduction: 1. A wealthy man went on a safari to Africa and took his faithful dog along for company. One day the dog starts chasing butterflies and soon discovers that he’s lost. Before long he notices a leopard heading rapidly in his direction with the obvious intention of having him for lunch. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Well-Deserved Rest For Your Minds, Bodies, And Souls.

Contributed by Chad Washburn on Oct 19, 2006

God has made the Sabbath, that we might find rest for our minds, bodies, and souls.

· Topic: The Sabbath · Central truth: Jesus offers us the Sabbath where we can find rest for our Minds, Bodies and Souls I. (Intro): a. Ring, Ring, oh that pesky alarm clock rings once again to wake you up for your nine to five job in this rat race we call earth. b. Your daily routines of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Adventist

The Real Cost Of Discipleship – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 22, 2006

The picture has not been very encouraging: sheep among wolves, hated and despised, betrayed by family and loved ones, sold-out for convenience and self-preservation, falsely accused and punished, even tortured and killed. All this they had to look forward

From being on the receiving end of personal betrayal and persecution to the point of beatings and death, to being cast in a light that will cause them to be labeled with the most odious of labels, the disciples have been hearing from their Teacher just what the price tag is for all who would really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Take Me To The Happy Place Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is form a series on attitudes I did. I use a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Take Me To The Happy Place Sunday February 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Intro. A. How many of you have heard that express, “Take Me To The Happy Place”? Who can tell me what it means? Can you give me one word that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

Don't Throw In The Towel

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 12, 2007

This is a Memorial Day weekend message about running a ’good race’ and not quitting.

Introduction: This Weekend is Memorial Day weekend, the official start of the Summer Vacation season, and from the looks of our attendance I’d say we have a few people doing just that this weekend. Memorial Day is the day we as a nation set aside to remember those who have died, especially those ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

The Importance Of Worship

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermon examines the importance of worship through Jesus’ encounter with the Woman at the Well.

Introduction: A young Baptist Minister was preaching a Revival at a small church in Maryland. Following the service the pastor of the church asked him to stand at the back door with him to greet people as they left to go home. He enjoyed talking with several people, all of whom were very nice and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Out With The Doubt Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2007

This is from a series on Attitudes I did. I got a lot of ideas from a book by James MacDonald. The sermon can be heard at our web site, www.cornerstonenaz.org.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Out With The Doubt Sunday March 4, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, Numbers 13:1-3, 17-33, 14:1-11 Intro. A. Have you ever said things like; “I just don’t believe it.” Or “That can’t be true.” or “It will never happen.” Or “I could never do anything ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Escaping The Trap Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 1, 2006

Unforgiveness is a trap that we’ve all been caught in at one time or another. This series attempts to help people find release people from the trap.

Escaping the Trap Escaping the Trap of Forgiveness July 23, 2006 For the past 3 weeks now we’ve been concentrating on the subject of “offenses”. Jesus told us that it’s impossible to go through this life and not be offended by someone or something. And so we’ve taken the attitude, “That being ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Defend The Home Front Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 13, 2006

An expose of threats that are damaging the family and how God’s design offsets them.

1. Title: Defend The Home Front 2. Text: several 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, March 12, 2006, last (8) in the series “A Clear and Present Danger” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the role of the family in withstanding the threats that endanger us; to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:29-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resist The Devil

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

From the Lord’s example of His temptation in the wilderness we can learn of Satan’s schemes and how to have victory over his temptations.

Resist the Devil Matthew 4:1-11 Be careful what you read and how you read it. Words are important and they can often be misunderstood. Nothing demonstrates this better than some humorous headlines from 2005. These are serious headlines that somehow made it past the editor’s table. Read them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The King's Four Subjects Series

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on Nov 15, 2006

Want to find out if YOU are a Loyal Subject of our King - READ ON!

Powerpoint and video clips available through e-mail. Title: “The King’s Four Subjects” Objective: Every person must decide which kind of subject he is going to be by comparing the four responses to the Savior found in John 9:1ff. Intro: Last week we spent a little time together talking about ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Freedom From Fear – Get Out Of Your Shell! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

Fear traps us like a turtle inside its shell. Let’s talk about fear and discover how we can break free from its control of our lives.

FREEDOM FROM FEAR – Get Out of Your Shell! 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJ) For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. INTRODUCTION: A little 2 year old girl stands at the edge of a swimming pool frozen. Her daddy is in the water with his arms raised up toward ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Service Of Rejecting The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 18, 2006

To be what God has called us to be and to serve God as we must... we must reject the world and its philosophies

Date Written: November 18, 2006 Date Preached: November 19, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Rejecting the World Sermon Text: James 4:1-10 Introduction: No one needs to raise their hands but has anyone here ever ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Straight Talk About Sex – How Far Is Too Far? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 20, 2006

Series for youth on sex and sexuality

Straight talk about Sex – How far is too far? Gladstone Baptist Church – 11/9/05 pm Well we are at the end of our series on Straight Talk about Sex. I heard a story about another minister who was preparing to preach on sex. His wife, was a little surprised and embarrassed by the topic and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

2. The Temptation Of Turkish Delight Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A series on the Narnia Movie and its portayal of Temptation

“Discovering Nania – 2. The Temptation of Turkish Delight” Gladstone Baptist Church – 5/2/06 am Based on the Sermon “Narnia: Ten Tasty tidbits about Turkish Delight” by Pat Cook Nov 2005. Last week if you were with us, we began to look at the real story that lies behind the fiction of the Lion ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist