Sermons on Break The Chains:

Prayer Of Jabez #5 - "Keep Me From Harm..." Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 15, 2002

A look at the last petition of the prayer of Jabez.

Note: some of the illustrations in this series are not acknowledged - this is due to the loss of my notes, not out of a desire to deny the sources. Thank you! Prayer of Jabez #5 – “Keep Me from Harm…” 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Introduction Today we wrap up our look at the prayer of Jabez. We have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Follow Jesus Because He Offers A Better Way Of Salvation Series

Contributed by Todd Riley on May 8, 2001

Reasons for why the way of salvation that Jesus offers is better than that of other religions

Islington Baptist Church May 6, 2001 Series: Why Jesus? Why follow Jesus and not any other religion, system, philosophy, or way? Key texts for this week: Acts 16:30, Matthew 11:28-30, Galatians 1 Follow Jesus because he offers a better way of salvation A number of weeks ago we began a series ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

His Imputed & Imparted Rigtheousnesss

Contributed by Normand Cote on May 16, 2001

To give a clearer understanding of differences between imputed & imparted righteousness.

Sermon title: His imputed & imparted righteousness Introduction: > A man was driving down a road and he almost didn’t see the old lady, > stranded on the side of the road. But even in the dim light of day, he > could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front of her Mercedes and > got out. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:3-14, John 16:8-10

Denomination: Adventist

Proclaiming The Gospel

Contributed by Randell Brown on Mar 18, 2002

Let us not ask what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. "To preach the acceptable year of the Lord."

PROCLAIMING THE GOSPEL TEXT: LUKE 4:18-19 “ President Kennedy famous address was Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for country.” Let us ask not what we can do for the Lord, but what are we willing to let the Lord do through us. What are we able to do of ourselves? Let ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need Of The Hour

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Dec 30, 2001

The need of the hour isn’t for more programs, it’s for more power.

It is a long-standing custom in our society, when approaching the end of a year, to pause and reflect on the twelve months past. To think about what we’ve attempted, what we’ve achieved, what we’ve lost, what we’ve gained, what we’ve suffered, and hopefully, what we’ve learned from it all. It’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Be Ashamed Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

Shame often hinders our effectiveness as Christians.

How To Become An Effective Christian “DO NOT BE ASHAMED!” II Timothy 1:8-18 Introduction It’s safe to say that we all have embarrassing moments that we’d like to forget… A woman told of a time when she was in high school and musical car horns were popular. Her mother’s deluxe car horn model ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Intentional Witness Series

Contributed by Rob Culler on Mar 21, 2001

Fifth in a six-part series of living intentionally and not just letting life happen to you.

Living an Intentional Life: Witness INTRODUCTION: President Clinton was down in the swamps where he slipped away from the Secret Service and was out jogging long the scenic paths that crisscross the country. As he was jogging, he accidentally tripped and fell off a narrow bridge into the black, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:2-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Loving God

Contributed by David Swensen on Oct 4, 2001

The chief end of loving God is being obedient to God.

LOVING GOD 1 John 5:1-5 INTRODUCTION Truett Cathy is an extraordinarily successful businessman who has done some very unusual things. Truett is the founder of the Chick-fil-A restaurant chain. Even though it has cost him millions and millions of dollars, all of his 1,000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Who Will You Allow To Be Your Master?

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Jul 11, 2002

Paul says we’re no longer under law but under grace, he means we no longer live under the old regime of the law; that is part of the old creation, old self, joined to Adam, slaves of sin. Instead we’ve been brought into a new reality, the grace of God

Rom 6:12-23 - Who has mastery over us? Old Horror Movie – “The Hand”  Regardless of what they did to this hand it kept coming back to haunt them Background So Far  God has had to deal with two problems – sin, and our sinful nature  In the first part of this chapter we talked ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:12-23

Denomination: Christian Church

Make A U-Turn In The Road Of Life

Contributed by James May on May 6, 2007

If we want God’s blessings we must make a U-Turn in life. Turn from serving self and living for the devil to serve God and live for Him.

Make a U-Turn in the Road of Life By Pastor Jim May Making your life into what it should be can be compared to building a house in many ways. Each day is another building block; each hour another board; and everything we do becomes another nail in the life we build. Has the life you’ve been ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The One And Only - Revealed In Our Relationships Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 10, 2007

Colossians 3 gives practical advice about our most basic human relationships: Husband to Wife; Parent to Child; and Boss to Employee.

Colossians Series # 4 Jesus the One and Only Revealed in Our Relationships Colossians 3:15 – 4:6 Scripture Reading: Colossians 3:18-4:1 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever thought about the concept that God is --- by His very nature --- a RELATIONSHIP. God presents himself to us as a Unity of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Getting Your 2nd Wind - Which Way Will You Run? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 11, 2005

The demoniac RAN to Jesus... but could he worship Him? Could a man so defiled and controled by demonic possession truly worship?

OPEN: In our office file cabinet there is a chunk of cement. It’s not very large. It’s painted on one side with what appears to be approximately 3 or 4 colors of spray paint. For all intents and purposes it looks like a piece of rubble. And that’s what it is – it is rubble from what was once the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Patient! Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 28, 2005

12th in series on James. Here, he tells us how to respond correctly when we are treated unjustly. He suggests four specific attitudes - two we should adopt and two we should avoid.

How do you cope with the pressure of hurtful situations? In a former pastorate I had a week when I met one day with a young father whose family has disintegrated through a divorce he did not want. On that Monday I listened to the director of the local child treatment center tell of their work with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Leading In Our Community

Contributed by Mark Green on Oct 3, 2005

To challenge people to become a sweet aroma of God within our community by seeing the spiritual interest of people, loving them and sacrificing for them.

This morning I want us to answer a very important question together. It is not a particularly difficult intellectual question. Instead, this question is more personal. In fact, how each of us answers this question will significantly impact our leadership in the community. In reality, it just may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Don’t Make These Mistakes!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 16, 2005

I have taken some of my mistakes, & added some of yours - shaken them all together - & have reached the conclusion that there are at least 4 major categories of mistakes, & all 4 of them are found in the Bible.

MELVIN NEWLAND RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK INTRO: Have you ever heard someone say, "That’s the first mistake I’ve made today?" Or, someone who is a little arrogant might say, "That’s the first mistake I made this year." And, of course, someone who is really obnoxious would say, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-20, Genesis 12:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ