Sermons on Bottle Babies:

No More Pretending Series

Contributed by Alan Day on Nov 11, 2000

God desires a broken heart.

November 5, 2000 No More Pretending! Pure means that something is ______________. The Scriptural content of the heart deals with the…  ______________  ______________  ______________ Proverbs 4:23. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. What ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Worship God Only

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 26, 2004

In the third temptation recorded by Matthew, Jesus was tempted toward idolatry and compromise.

Worship God Only Matt. 4:10 INTRO.: the third temptation of Jesus recorded by Matthew involved an attempt by Satan to solicit the worship of Jesus. This seems like the most blatant of all temptations. The seduction to idolatry. The one thing God hates most is idolatry. Repeatedly, He affirms ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Funerals And Parties Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 16, 2004

We learn much from times of sorrow and loss, times when we are confronted with the reality of death, opportunities when we can learn from God

“A good reputation is more valuable than the most expensive perfume. In the same way, the day you die is better than the day you are born. It is better to spend your time at funerals than at festivals. For you are going to die, and you should think about it while there is still time. Sorrow is ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:1-8, Ecclesiastes 7:7-9

Denomination: Congregational

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 30, 2003

The miracle of water into wine

Langham, Field Dalling and Thornage 26-01-03 Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Illustration: THE MARS BAR QUESTION Do any of you know a show on television "Wheel of Fortune" in the UK? It is a show where the contestants have to guess a word or phrase, based on ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Finding God In Narnia: Meet The Cast – Father Christmas Series

Contributed by Marty Boller on Dec 7, 2005

#7 of 8 Narnia teachings. Geared to help you draw out and apply the powerful scriptural truths found in C.S. Lewis’ classic: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe.

The Lion, the Witch & The Wardrobe…CS Lewis’ classic is a story about an imaginary land called NARNIA. Narnia is a beautiful, magnificent world where it’s WINTER BUT NEVER CHRISTMAS. Can you just imagine what winter in the Midwest would be like with NO CHRISTMAS??? Can you just imagine??? - no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Of My Dreams

Contributed by Monte Brown on Jan 22, 2007

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets.

The title of the message reminds me so much of what Dwight L. Moody did some years ago as he filled a pew full of boys and girls from the streets. The presence of these children that Dwight L. Moody had brought into the church, so disturbed the sophisticated members of the church that when Moody ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cleanse The Temple

Contributed by David Dailey on May 23, 2003

Junk builds up sometimes a good house cleaning is in order

CLEANSE THE TEMPLE II Corinthians 6:16-18 & 7:1. Having therefore, these promises dearly beloved, let us cleanse ourselves of all filthiness, of the flesh and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God. Notice that God is saying that we are the temple where he chooses to dwell, and he is ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Anointing

Contributed by Ronald Hughes on Apr 19, 2002

There is a lot of talk concerning the anointing. Here are five non-negotiable points concerning it.

The Anointing Psalm 92:10-15 Rev.R.B.Hughes 1Cor.1:21...Now He who establishes us with you in Christ and anointed us is God. Introduction - lot of talk about the anointing....some good, bad, confusing..Yet I trust you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:10-15, 1 John 2:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Matthew 13:1-17 - A Backhoe Wouldn’t Go Astray! - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jan 8, 2011

Wait a minute! No, this is not about "15 minutes of fame". It’s about "sowing and reaping" longterm. It’s not "The Farmer wants a wife". It’s the FARMER WANTS A CROP. Jesus may have achieved CELEBRITY STATUS but He is not interested in walking out on the

Matthew 13:1-17 - A BACKHOE WOULDN’T GO ASTRAY! - Part 2 Just as well He didn’t come to HOLLYWOOD. I can see some of his key people pushing back the fans who crowd in and just want to get close enough to touch the edge of his coat or get His AUTOGRAPH. The PAPARAZZI are out in force and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distractions:"Don't Let Distractions Cause You To Miss Your Blessing.:

Contributed by Denise Davis on Jan 11, 2012

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted.

People often wonder “why didn’t God help me?” “why didn’t God answer me?” ”Where was God when I needed him?” Often the answer to these questions is that we allowed ourselves to become distracted. Some may say, No not me…”I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:29-30, Proverbs 4:25

Denomination: *other

03 Liberated By Hope. Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 14, 2008

Using HOPE in our lives ❶ Seize Unbelief ❷ Admit Fear ❸ Redirect Thoughts ❹ Attitude of Praise ❺ Confident Trust ❻ Resting in His Word

1 Sam 30:1-6 Someone has said that if you could convince a man there was no hope, he would curse the day he was born. Hope is an indispensable quality of life. Dusk was falling on the Saturday before Christmas in 1927 the S-4 submarine (S-class submarines, were the first class of submarines built ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eternity Has But Two Options

Contributed by Toby Powers on Feb 9, 2009

There are no two ways about it. Eternity Has But Two Options.

From The Desk Of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Eternity Has But Two Options Luke 3:15-18 Intro: John the Baptist was preaching repentance of sins and preparation for the coming of Christ. Some heard his great preaching and supposed him to have been the Christ. He sets the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Thanking Hard

Contributed by Craig Benner on Nov 27, 2013

Sometimes it does not make sense to be thankful. But it is always the will of God. If we can thank God in the hard times, and keep a right attitude, He will reward us with blessings that we never expected.

Thanking Hard Mark 6:34-44----Central Text Hard times---the disciples treasury only had 200 pennies (possibly the value of $32 in today's economy) and only one boy out of 20,000 people had any food on their person. It would have been a miracle to have bought food for 20,000 people for that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven Is ... (Part 2)

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 11, 2014

Christians are to proclaim and ask Jesus to come soon … but are we REALLY doing what needs to be done in order to see Him? This sermon answers the question, "Now What?", as we conclude the incredible book of Revelation!

Heaven is … (Part 2) Revelation, Part 32, Revelation 22:1-21 Introduction - In this final message, we see the HOPE of Jesus Christ - FACT: He is he eternal deliverer in who everything rests -- As a believer, we need to ingest this chapter to handle the first 21 properly -- ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Action And Reaction Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 3, 2015

Joseph flees to Egypt with his family in order to protect them from the jealous wrath of King Herod. God's action of love has created a reaction of fear and violence

Matthew 2:13-23 “Action and Reaction” INTRODUCTION Usually the readings for a Sunday are rather positive in nature, but not this time. The story talks about exile, becoming an alien in a foreign land and the slaughter of innocent children. Lessons can be learned, though, in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran