Sermons on Bit By Bit:

This Crazy Little Thing Called Love

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003

A deep look at the agape love of God that’s for us and in us.

This Crazy Little Thing Called Love The Essence of True Love I. Introduction There was a 15 year old boy, named Carl. Every night Carl would come to the supper table ready to chow down, and as usual his hands were dirty and his hair was all messed up. He was all sweaty and nasty. And as usual, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:19, Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Suffering Reduces Sin Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 7, 2007

The Apostle Peter shows us that when we work through suffering in a godly way, those habits and sins we cannot rid ourselves of, start to fade away.

What is the thing that Americans fear the most? It is not taxes, or speaking in public, or even death…no. What Americans fear the most is – suffering. It can all be summed up when a loved one dies and death comes quickly to them. What do we say? At least they didn’t suffer….. Americans fear ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Calling Of The Bride

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Mar 27, 2004

Abraham had a promise from God. His sons wife was going to be part of that promise and so Abraham was determined that Isaac married the right person. This is a picture of how god the Father looks for a Bride for His Son.

The Calling of the Bride. Genesis 24:1-9... Genesis 24:12-24... ...The servant explains why he has been sent and what has happened to Laban, Rebekahs brother... Genesis 24:54-59... Genesis 24:66-67. This is the account of Abraham sending out his servant to find a bride for his son, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prize Prisoner

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Apr 12, 2004

Easter sermon which contains a parable telling the story of the resurrection from the perspective of the devil.

It was the pinnacle of his existence. The Prince was more than elated, almost giddy, as he personally led the new prisoner into the dungeon of death. This is what he had been working for all these years -- years and years of opposition by the King -- years and years without any respect for his ...read more

Denomination: *other

We Need The Spirit

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 28, 2004

A Pentecost sermon about our need of the Spirit for: Witness, (removing) Walls and Worship.

We need the Spirit. WBC 30 May 2004 am Acts 2:1-21 INTRO Are you aware that John Wesley, himself, had a Pentecost experience? Wed 24th May 1738. (3 days after Whitsun/Pentecost) Well discipled in his upbringing. Thoroughly converted in his convictions, commitment, mind. Double professor of Greek & ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism On Purpose Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the second sermon in a series called "On Purpose." Instead of just letting evangelism happen, we need to put forth a concerted effort to reach the lost for Christ.

EVANGELISM ON PURPOSE 1 Corinthians 16:5-9 INTRODUCTION: A. Several years ago I had the opportunity to learn at the feet of a preacher by the name of Marvin Phillips 1. Marvin is a fiery kind of preacher with a great heart for evangelism a. During that week he talked a lot about doing things ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Want New Wineskins? - Aim Higher

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 2, 2004

A sermon that discusses the need for the Christian to aim higher in order to live in the new wineskins God wants for us. contains a good story about Rees Howells.

Here’s a story about a couple of Westcoast men who used to go Possum hunting. In the West coast there are Possums everywhere – you see them on the road whereever you go. Anyway these two men used to take the dogs out and the dogs would find a possum up a tree or chase one up a tree,and the two ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:21-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Offers Us More Than We Imagine

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 14, 2004

This is a New Years sermon.

The Light shines in the darkness (1:1-5) Turn with me to John 1. Keep your Bibles open because we are going to walk through this passage step by step. Read John 1:1-5. The Word here is Jesus. The first verse parallels Genesis 1 by saying, “In the beginning.” The Word also calls to mind God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jul 22, 2003

A look at the life of Daniel; overcoming the consumer mentality.

Series: When Cultures Collide Topic: Luxury, Longevity, & Latitude July 7, 2002 Daniel 4 "A feast is made for laughter, And wine makes merry; But money answers everything." Ecclesiastes 10:19, NKJV Oh the glory and splendor of wealth... We are driven to awe and wonder as we look upon ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Holiness

Agapomen Allelus Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jul 27, 2003

This was the next-to-last message in a series from 1 John on John’s command to "love one another"

"Agapomen Allelus" 1 John 4:7-21 Introduction: A mouse looked through a crack in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was aghast to discover that it was a mousetrap! Retreating to the farmyard, the mouse proclaimed the warning, "There is a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 4:20, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mountain Of Temptation

Contributed by Anne Robertson on Aug 18, 2003

The temptations of Jesus show the pattern of our spiritual growth

THE MOUNTAIN OF TEMPTATION TEXT: Matthew 4:1-11 We have a lot of jokes about temptation... “I can resist anything but temptation,” is a common phrase in all circles...religious and non. I think we do that because we’re nervous. We know it’s not just funny, but true, and maybe by making light ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Things To Know For Times Of Trouble

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 22, 2003

We can learn a lot from Gideon as what we are to remember in our times of trouble

INTRODUCTION • How many of you have had a life where you have had no difficulties? Life has been easy with no challenges. I would venture to say there are not too many people who can lay claim to a life without challenges and difficulty. • How many times have you been in the midst of a difficult ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Prepared!

Contributed by Edward Frey on Nov 22, 2002

We need faith in our Savior for ourselves if we expect to be ready for his return.

Just about every house in America goes through a familiar ritual. This ritual takes place every day of the week. Some of you may be very familiar with it. I call it the "Are you ready yet?" ritual. As the time to leave the house draws near parents begin asking the question, "Are you ready yet?” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

"Fulfilling Your Destiny" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

We can know and do God’s will in spite of many things that try to hinder us.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches September 22, 2002 “Fulfilling Your Destiny” Numbers 20:1-13 INTRODUCTION: Will you fulfill the destiny God has for your life? Perhaps you have never thought about it. God had a perfect plan for Moses to lead the people out of Egypt and into the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Love As Jesus Has Loved You

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 27, 2003

Jesus leads us to love each other as he shows us the greatest love of all.

Love As Jesus Has Loved You Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit guides our hearts and minds today is what Jesus spoke, recorded in John 15:12: My command is this: Love each other as I have loved you. (NIV) Dear ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Lutheran