Sermons on Be Still:

Suffering Church Sunday

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Nov 5, 2007

The blood of the martyrs is the seed of the Church. That blood is still being shed. In this sermon we name the top ten persecutors and finish with a look at Paul - the persecutor who became the persecuted.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS More than 200 million Christians in over 60 nations face persecution each day. We have heard of believers having boiling water poured down their throats. Other gruesome forms of torture are meted out to Christ’s sheep on a daily basis. The top ten persecutors - (1) North ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Rest For The Weary

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Aug 9, 2004

Sometimes we can do all the right things as Christians and still be at the end of our rope. In this sermon I will encourage both believers and unbelievers to seek rest in Christ.

“Rest For The Weary” Matthew 11:28 INTRODUCTION: Open in Prayer ILLUSTRATION: Think back with me if you will to a time when you were about 6 yrs. Old. Can you remember playing all day, not a worry in the world? Can you remember the feeling of your pillow at the end of the day? You just had a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Orthodox

Lord, I Know That What Your Word Says ... But

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Aug 15, 2004

You see ... when we know right from wrong and we still choose to do wrong, then I believe that we suffer from one of two problems.

Preached at Living Stone Community Church Standish, Maine on 15 August 2004 6:00 pm service Please stand for the reading of God’s word. [v.7] For so it was, that the children of Israel had sinned against the Lord their God, which had brought them up out of the land of Egypt, from under the hand ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 17:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Effects Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007

God has always blessed men and women of faith. He still does today. However, God will take a people and His church as far as their faith will take them.

THE EFFECTS OF FAITH A. FEAR is certainly prevalent in our society. 1. Saturday, a week ago, our nation marked the third anniversary of 9/11. a. Although we heard the word "TERRORISM" in newscasts and read about in newspapers, it was something that did not affect America only other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Submission: The Dilemma Of Submission Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Feb 4, 2007

Submission - Not a popular subject in America. Perhaps we misunderstand Biblical Submission.Whatever is our life circumstances, we can still act in a way that treats others well.

Note To Reader: This is the first sermon on the subject of submission. A companion sermon is found under the name - Submission: The Power of a Tender Heart Submission – its not a popular subject here in America. Can you think of a popular song or a movie or even a recent best selling book on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Jesus Used Healing In His Ministry

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 4, 2005

Never a sickness that He cannot heal. Never a sorrow that He cannot cheer. Never a problem that He cannot resolve Never a worry cause He still on the throne.

How Jesus Used Healing in His Ministry John 9:1-9:38 Many people fail to understand God’s greater purposes for physical suffering. Instead of allowing the disciples to drag the Lord into a complicated discussion about sin and suffering, Jesus stated an important fact about sickness when He ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will The Gates Of Hell Prevail?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 13, 2007

Job is in a spiritual battle. He is ignorant of what is happening behind the scenes, but is certainly feeling the effects. Does this still occur? What does God’s word say?

Jesus once said of his church that the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. Paul once wrote to the Christians of Ephesians: Our battle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers and principalities, against the dark forces of evil in the heavenly places. When we come to the book ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Man's Enslavement By Sin

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 17, 2012

. Sin enslaves us. We might deny it, but we are still enslaved by sin. Let’s break down this passage and see what it tells us.

Jesus is talking with the Pharisees. He has just said in v. 32. (READ) Now we pick it up in verse 33. READ passage. We ended last Sunday’s session talking about how we are bound by our sins. We talked specifically about prejudice, hate, unforgiveness, loneliness and others. And we said ...read more

Scripture: John 8:33-40

Denomination: Baptist

The Rejection Of Jesus' Claim

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 24, 2012

Men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So we are going to look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him.

Last week look in detail at five witnesses that Jesus used to prove His authority and power. But men still reject Jesus’ claim to be equal with God. So tonight we are going to study John 5:40-47 and look at six reasons that Jesus gave for man’s rejection of Him. READ 40-41. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want Me To Do With My Isaac? Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jun 10, 2012

God tested Abraham to ensure that Abraham’s devotion was still sound, and to free Abraham from the snare of making an idol out of something that was given by God as a gift.

In her book, “When I Lay My Isaac Down,” Carol Kent tells her story of a devastating event in their family. She recounts how her and her husband were enjoying a night together and shared their joy by saying, “does life get any better than this?” Everything was going well ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Keep On Growing Spiritualy

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Jun 23, 2012

No matter how beautiful the artificial plants maybe, but still they do not posses life that the real plants have. That is why they do not grow. Growing distinguish the fake from the genuine.

HOW TO KEEP ON GROWING SPIRITUALY Reading: Eph 4:14 We must stop acting like children. We must not let deceitful people trick us by their false teachings, which are like winds that toss us around from place to place. Eph 4:15-16 Love should always make us tell the truth. Then we will grow in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Vital Living Hope

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Oct 12, 2010

Today in a world that has lost its absolutes that cannot distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil; God still has a message for world today. It is a timeless message.

Today in a world that has lost its absolutes that cannot distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil; God still has a message for world today. It is a timeless message. Isaiah 55:6 - 11 (NKJV) 6 Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near. 7Let the wicked forsake his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-11

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Word: The Strainer Of Truth Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2011

The Scriptures do not address all eventualities or issues; we still must use godly wisdom to fill in the cracks. Nonetheless, God's true will always passes the Scriptural strainer.

God's Word: The Strainer of Truth (Acts 15:6-18) 1. I have only made applesauce once in my life, and that was a month or two back when the Newells brought all those apples to church for all of us. 2. I made sauce the easy way; I had a press down apple corer / section maker, and then threw the apple ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Unseasonable Prayer

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

God calls us into action; to move when He speaks to us. Moses experienced this same issue and God is asking, "Why are you still crying out to me?"

Unseasonable Prayer Exodus 14:15 Introduction - As believers, we often cry out for God for every little thing, don’t we? - Sometimes we almost have a helpless feeling or a need for more guidance - Moses had this same issue and tonight’s lesson is that there comes a time when crying out ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Elements Of Love Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jun 14, 2010

Love is not simply a component of life but love is an intent, a purpose, that causes thoughts, words & acts of everyday life. This intent to love was the need of the Corinthians, & this is still our need today.

[LIVING IN LOVE SERIES] 1 CORINTHIANS 13:4-6a THE SPECTRUM OF THE ETERNAL GIFT OF LOVE [Galatians 5:22-23] Perhaps you’ve seen this Peanuts cartoon: Linus announces to his cranky sister, Lucy, that he’s going to be a doctor. “You, a doctor?” She asks. “How can you be a doctor? You don’t love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-6, John 3:16-21

Denomination: Baptist