Sermons on Bind Heavy Burdens:

I Want The Church To Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #3 Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

I want the church to grow because it is God’s Plan but I don’t want people who have not been through the same area of Growth I have.

I recieded this idea from my mentor Jerrie Barber. I Want the Church to Grow - But Do I Want Any More People? #3 Acts 15:1-5 A Christian man owned a barber shop, and one night during a Gospel Meeting he felt greatly burdened to do more for the cause of Christ. So he went out and got a copy of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's Still Something On You

Contributed by Bridgette Nevils Gloster on Oct 17, 2005

Even after the battle has raged - there is still something on you and in you that God can use to his glory. This was also preached (with slight modifications) for a preacher’s anniversary celebration.

If we were all to just tell the truth to shame the devil, we would have to admit that there are some days that for as much as we appear to have it all together, for as much we look like we have life all worked out there is still some stuff, some circumstances, some situations that come into our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Methodist

Persecution Is Sure To Come Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Jul 13, 2002

We will begin our walk with the nation of Israel through the book of Exodus. In the first chapter we will see that the persecutions of yesterday are not that different than some of our persecutions today. Hopefully you will take away a better way of wal

Persecution Sure to Come a. Reasons b. Results DBF Sunday Sermon 7/13/02 These last few weeks seems to have been ripe with what seems to be persecutions. Brother Mike Procter sent many e-mails from brothers and sisters in Christ that have had several ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Disappointed With God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002

Dealing with despair...moving from fear to faith

"Disappointed With God" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe We see quite a contrast between chapters 18 & 19! Elijah moves from exhilaration and intense excitement to dejection, discouragement and depression after his miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal. From his mountain top experience he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Our Awesome Weapon, Prayer Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 10, 2001

A tale is told about a small town that had historically been "dry," but then a local businessman decided to build a tavern.

"Our Awesome Weapon - Prayer!" "Knowing Our Enemy" series - Part 7 of 7 Text: Eph. 6:18-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church August 13, 2000 God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Up to Date! Ephes. 6:18-20 "And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Calming The Storm

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005

The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Back To The Altar

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Jan 16, 2005

A message that I preached on the day we brought our new altars into our new sanctuary but one that is applicable in any situation

Back To The Altar Genesis 12:7 (KJV) And the Lord appeared unto Abram, and said, Unto thy seed will I give this land: and there builded he an altar unto the Lord, who appeared unto him. I was raised on “black river road,” it has a letter but we never called it by its letter just ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prison Break: And The Chains Fell Off Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 21, 2008

The Lord rescues and delivers those who put their trust in Him.

Prison Break “And the Chains Fell Off” Acts 12:1-17 …and the chains fell off Peter’s wrists (7). Intro: This was the ultimate prison break. How does a person escape while chained to two guards, being watched by several more guards, and being locked behind doors and a secure gate? It was virtually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

If It's Possible, It's Not God's Work

Contributed by James Snyder on Jan 21, 2013

God's work is always outside the realm of human possibility.

It is absolutely impossible to become a Christian. Down through the years many have tried and have failed most miserably. The problem is people are taught that they can become a Christian anytime they want to. This gives people room to put it off to a “more convenient season.” Most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Fat, Faint, Or Fit? Series

Contributed by Eric Lenhart on Aug 12, 2010

Emulating the life of Christ.

Fat, Faint, or Fit? (Matthew 10:8) Introduction: “A young man had finished his first semester in college, and was spending the weekend at home. Somewhat bored with the old place, he was regaling his father with the wonders of his campus and the enlightened people there. After getting up a head ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8

Denomination: Church Of God

What Am I (Part Two)

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Feb 10, 2015

The bible refers to Christians in certain ways which are important to understand so we know what we are in this newness of life. Last week I talked about how we are a child of God. Today, we’ll see that we are a temple of God and we are a slave of God.

WHAT AM I? (part two) INTRODUCTION: The bible refers to Christians in certain ways which are important for us to understand so we know all of what we are in this newness of life. Last week I talked about how we are a child of God. We are born again-we are entering a new world- the spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Isaiah 43 A New Work Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 43

Isaiah 43 A New Work Redeemed You Vs. 1-7 My Witnesses Vs. 8-13 Transformed Vs. 14-21 Merciful Vs. 22-28 Intro: Let me ask you a question: Are you a an Early Adapter or an Antique lover? Would you rather tussle around in a thrift shop looking for bargains or buy it new off the shelf Would you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

The Second Mile Is So Rewarding To Them That Know How.

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Feb 19, 2017

This sermon supports the understanding of humility, which used properly is one of the best weapons in a Christian’s arsenal; and that is by traveling a second mile on a difficult, lonely road; a road Jesus traveled, a road that he want us to travel.

This sermon was delivered at Holy Trinity, Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on Sunday the 19th February 2017; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are from: Leviticus 19:1-2,9-18 1 Corinthians 3:10-11,16-23 Matthew 5:38-48 Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-48

Denomination: Episcopal

What The Church Should Do With Its Casualties

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 4, 2022

Some who would try to convince us that there are contradictions in the Bible, point to Galatians, chapter six, to try to prove their point.

• Verse 2 says, "Bear ye one another's burdens..." • Verse 5 says, "For every man shall bear his own burden." They err because they do not realize Paul was speaking of two different things. Verse 5 refers to people who, like soldiers, must bear their own ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist