Sermons on Being Relevant:

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Walter Prince, Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Overcoming suffering which leaves you feeling helpless

Job 1:14 And there came a messenger unto Job, and said, The oxen were plowing, and the asses feeding beside them: Job 1:15 And the Sabeans fell upon them, and took them away; yea, they have slain the servants with the edge of the sword; and I only am escaped alone to tell thee. Job 1:16 While ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Forgive

Contributed by Ken Ritz on Dec 30, 2005

Understanding what forgiveness really involves and why its so important.

Why Should I Forgive? Brennan Manning tells a story in his book The Ragamuffin Gospel. 25 years ago, he had a drinking problem. He voluntarily entered a 28-day treatment program. Early on in the treatment program they had to sit in a circle with a leader and tell the other people in the group, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Natural Disasters & The God Of The Bible

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Feb 28, 2005

How does God fit into the natural disasters prevelent in our world?

Natural Disasters and the God of the Bible We live in an age when even the church has tried to become politically correct. We have tried to candy coat God into a nice little good God who loves and never hurts anyone. He never gets angry at sin, or judges or condemns anyone -let alone ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Wave Of Revival

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 13, 2003

There is a mighty, sweeping wave of the soverign move of God in revival in these the last days. Do you really know what revival is or looks like? will you catch it or miss it?

Sunday AM March 30th 2003 The Wave of Revival Psalm 85:6 6Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? 2 Chronicles 7:14-16 14If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:6, 2 Chronicles 7:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reading Ezekiel

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Aug 13, 2002

Ezekiel is not an easy book to read. This sermon deals with how to read Ezekiel and applies some of the main themes

Ezekiel August 11, 2002 Reading Ezekiel There are parts of the United States, namely the Midwest that some people call “fly over country.” They call it that because they do not see the area as very exciting and you have to “fly over” it to get to other, more exciting places. I think that ...read more

Denomination: *other

Do You Think To Thank?

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 28, 2002

Most of us forget to be thankful simply because we do not think about what the gift cost and our own need for what is offered.

November 19, 2000 Luke 17:11-19 “Do you think to thank?” INTRODUCTION To All Ye Pilgrims: Inasmuch as the great Father has given us this year an abundant harvest of Indian corn, wheat, beans, squashes, and garden vegetables, and has made the forests to abound with game and the sea with fish ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Jew Series

Contributed by Edgar Mayer on Apr 2, 2010

Jesus the Jew.

Rev Dr Edgar Mayer; Living Grace Toowoomba Church; Message on Snapshots of Jesus 01; Date: 4 October 09 For more sermons and other writings check the following homepage: www.livinggracetoowoomba.org Jesus The Jew In 1973 a book was published with the title “Jesus The Jew” which ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:3-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Christians & Debt

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 10, 2007

God has direction for his Church and we are told to Live Justly, Lovingly, and Expectantly

John Ortberg tells a story that we are all familiar of. When we take our children to the shrine of the Golden Arches, they always lust for the meal that comes with a cheap little prize, a combination christened, in a moment of marketing genius, the Happy Meal. You’re not just buying fries, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Other

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jul 4, 2009

What does it mean when Jesus says He is the Light of the World? He spoke to a culture thoroughly verse in the Old Covenant, and so to understand the significance of His words, we will need to explore what the people heard when He spoke.

”Again Jesus spoke to [the Jewish leaders], saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’ So the Pharisees said to him, ‘You are bearing witness about yourself; your testimony is not true.’ Jesus answered, ‘Even if I do bear ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12-29

Denomination: Baptist

Come, Look At Sodom

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 7, 2009

How shall the people of God respond when God brings judgement on a wicked society? Abraham provides an example of the way in which we are to respond when God judges evil.

“Abraham went early in the morning to the place where he had stood before the Lord. And he looked down toward Sodom and Gomorrah and toward all the land of the valley, and he looked and, behold, the smoke of the land went up like the smoke of a furnace. “So it was that, when God destroyed the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:27-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Of Angels Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2006

How angels interfaced with the life and ministry of the Lord Jesus Christ.

INTRODUCTION We’re going to be talking about “The Lord of Angels.” As you know, this month we’re talking about angels, God’s secret agents, His supernatural helpers, who are sent to assist us and to deliver messages. Today as we talk about, “The Lord of Angels,” our attention is going to be firmly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:7

Denomination: Baptist

Have A Happy Ending In Your Life . Pay Heed To These Warning Symbols

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 28, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT HOW TO HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE BY PAYING HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS NAMELY 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS

HAVE A HAPPY ENDING IN YOUR LIFE . PAY HEED TO THESE WARNING SYMBOLS ************************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.LUCIFER 2.CAIN 3.KORAH 4.ISRAELITES 5.SAUL 6.GEHAZI 7.JUDAS INTRODUCTION The Lord wants us to have a happy ending ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prodigal Father Series

Contributed by Hal Seed on Jul 27, 2007

Sermon’s purpose is to move people to love God by showing the amazing love of the Prodigal Father.

[This sermon is contributed by Hal Seed of New Song Church in Oceanside, California and of www.PastorMentor.com. Hal is the author of numerous books including The God Questions and The Bible Questions. If you are interested in The Bible Questions Church-wide Campaign, please visit and watch Hal’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-31

Denomination: Baptist

Faith For Signs & Wonders

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Jun 26, 2007

Have you ever had people come up to you or someone you know and say, well you’re not healed because you’ve got sin your life. This is not always the case and for us to put that on sick people is wrong. Jesus can override anything…. to get you healed, sav

By: Donna Kazenske I want you to turn with me, to 1st Thessalonians. There are just so many things that I don’t know yet. How many of you know as you ought to know? It’s a good thing that none of you raised your hands. How many of you understand that we are ever growing and we are ever ...read more

Denomination: *other

I Am The Door Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 6, 2009

There is but one way to God, and that is through Jesus the Son of God. He presents Himself as the Door. The message explores some of the ramifications of that truth.

“Jesus again said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, I am the door of the sheep. All who came before me are thieves and robbers, but the sheep did not listen to them. I am the door. If anyone enters by me, he will be saved and will go in and out and find pasture. The thief comes only to ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist