Sermons on Bizarre:

No Compromise On Prayer Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

A look at Daniel 6 where we learn about prayer, the reasons for it and how we do it.

Introduction The church choir director was being driven out of his mind at the rehearsals for the Christmas choral concert. It seemed that at least one or more members of the choir was absent at every rehearsal. Finally they reached the last rehearsal and he announced: "I want to personally thank ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Holiness

The Apprentice - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ric Freeman on May 2, 2004

loosely based on "The Travelrs Gift" by Andy Andrews

The apprentice - part 2 April 25, 2004 AM Last week we began a new series on being an apprentice -- learning the ways of God to become a success in our life. Last weeks secret was : The buck stops here -- No one controls your life but you -- If others are controlling your life, it is because you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:5-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Role In God's Drama

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on May 23, 2004

As a Christian, your life is part of the continuing story of God’s people. Live obediently. Live with the determination to bless others.

A lot of people think the Bible is a book of rules. A lot of people think of the Bible as a source of doctrines - of right teachings about God. A lot of people consider the Bible, because it is inspired by God, to basically be God. And that’s the people who respect the Bible. There are others ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Different! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Sep 7, 2004

We are to rejoice in our differences.

YOU ARE DIFFERENT! I Corinthians 12:1-6 S: Spiritual Gifts C: Variety of Gifts Th: Live the Difference Pr: What life-change is to take place? WE ARE TO REJOICE IN OUR DIFFERENCES. ?: Inductive KW: Issues TS: We will find in our study of I Corinthians 12:1-6 three issues that Paul discusses as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Bewtiched! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 8, 2005

In Galatians 3:1-5 the apostle Paul defends the doctrine of justification by faith from personal experience.

Scripture Someone recently sent me the following story. . . . After stopping for drinks at an illegal bar, a Zimbabwean bus driver found that the 20 mental patients he was supposed to be transporting from Harare to Bulawayo had escaped. Not wanting to admit his incompetence, the driver went to a ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ And The Red Heifer

Contributed by William Yates on Feb 7, 2004

In this sermon we examine the sacrifice of the Red Heifer and how it relates to the atonement of Christ.

Numbers 19 Laws of Purification The Purification of the Unclean 1 Now the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying, 2"This is the ordinance of the law which the LORD has commanded, saying: "Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring you a red heifer without blemish, in which there is no ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 19:1-13

The Olive: Exhaustion Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 2, 2003

How do we replenish our exhaustion? The world into which Jesus was born was spiritually weary. We too are worn out from conflict, moral uncertainty. God has acted to come among us and to give us power to become.

“All ye, beneath life’s crushing load, whose forms are bending low, who toil along the climbing way, with painful steps and slow, Look now! for glad and golden hours come swiftly on the wing: O rest beside the weary road, and hear the angels sing!” You don’t have to look long to find examples ...read more

Scripture: Job 15:17-35, John 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants The Best For Us

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 26, 2001

In our modern society, some of the Ten Commandments are ridiculed, & others ignored. But I think this 7th Commandment is actually hated by many.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Today is Valentine’s Day, a special day, a day in which much emphasis is placed on romantic love. But if you listen, you’ll discover that the world gives very mixed messages about the nature of love & the ways to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Want Me To What?

Contributed by Richard Jones on Nov 3, 2000

How far are YOU willing to go?

“You Want Me To What?” Genesis 22:1-14 I can’t remember the name of the movie, it was on television and I just saw a little bit of it, but one scene is stuck to my heart as though it was riveted. Every time I think of it, it chills my soul! A woman is speaking across the valley of death to her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Matthew 10:40-42

Denomination: Baptist

One Of A Kind

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 21, 2000

Overview of Colossians

"One Of A Kind!" A verse by verse study of The Book of Colossians History holds the names of world-changers. Men and women whose efforts have left an indelible mark upon those of us who remain. They have forever affected society -- some for good, others for ill. They came from different ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whose Side Are You On?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

A true unity in the Lord is something we must never take for granted, and something for which we ought always to pray and work

A few weeks ago another pastor told me, "Dan, things are not going the best at my church. It seems there is always controversy and division over something or someone. But, I guess church fights are normal. From what I understand, it is unusual for a congregation to go more than two years without a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Makes Jesus So Special?

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 21, 2000

Why Christmas is such an important celebration and why 2000 years after His birth, Jesus Christ is worthy of our trust, love, and devotion.

In less than two weeks it will be Christmas and almost all of us will celebrate the birth of someone born 2000 years ago. Why? That is the question of the day. What makes Jesus Christ so special? Why isn't the birthday of Mohammed, Confucius, or Buddha the biggest holiday of the year? Why does our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

See You In Court

Contributed by Dan Erickson on Nov 25, 2000

A look at what Paul says about Christians and lawsuits

The United States is clearly the world's leader in lawyers and litigation. There are almost one million lawyers in our country, over twice as many as there were twenty years ago. The State of Delaware, which has a population of 750,000, has more attorneys than the whole nation of Japan, which has a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

We Are The Church

Contributed by Kent Hawkins on Jan 23, 2001

The Church - who we are and what we are.

We Are The Church Psychologists have long declared that as human beings, we have 3 specific psychological needs: TO BE / TO DO / TO BELONG TO BE: Our individuality, what sets us apart for others, uniqueness TO DO: Our abilities, what we are good at, our job, our hobbies, etc. TO BELONG: To ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:16-18, 1 Corinthians 12:12-30

Holiness Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 12, 2003

Holiness is the gift of an identity, appearing to be too good to be true, but received by accepting forgiveness.

Today’s message is framed by incidents provided by two church members. I will not be naming the players, but they have given me both the beginning and the ending of this message on holiness. The beginning: a few days ago one of you told me that you came to worship each Sunday so that you could ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Baptist