Sermons on Break Through:

Grace For A Cripple Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 12, 2002

Through David, patterning his heart after God’s, extends acceptance let’s look at this incident and learn some valuable lessons about the great, grace of God.

GRACE FOR THE CRIPPLED 2 SAMUEL 9: 1-13 INTRODUCTION: We use the word “grace” in many ways don’t we? We see a ballet dancers as they perform and say, "They move with such grace!" We have TV sitcoms like “Grace Under Fire” in the late 90’s or the present running “Will & Grace.” We sit down to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 9:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

The Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Richard Francis on May 7, 2006

So what is this message, what is the wisdom of God that transcends mans wisdom, this is the foolishness that is preached, so that God is pleased through the foolishness of what is preached to save those who believe

What would you have done? Allow your mind to open for a moment, drift with me and consider If you were God, think of it if you had the power to create all things as he has and the power to know all things as he does and no one could tell you what to do… Then In your wisdom oh mighty one what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving The Storms Of Life - Basic Survival Skills Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Jan 31, 2006

This is part 1 of a 5 part series on dealing with the storms that life has for us. What basic survival skills do we need to get through this storm filled world?

Surviving the Storms of Life Pt 1 Basic Survival Skills Acts 27 Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: *other

Along The Road Of Life... Series

Contributed by Ryan Welsh on Feb 9, 2006

This is a sermon on Joshua chapter 5 and indicates what Israel has done through their road of life... and finally in Joshua chapter 5 they do something prescriptive for us to follow as well.

February 12, 2006 Joshua 5:1-12 “Along the road of life…” • Intro. o I figured out what happened in the super bowl.  Show Ref. slide. o I want you guys to look at a few confusing things that you might see along the road of life…  Show road signs. o We have been walking ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Why The Decline – An Introduction To Judges Series

Contributed by Todd Catteau on Oct 31, 2005

After an exciting conquest of Canaan the people of Israel experience spiritaul decline. The book of Judges takes us through the process from conquering to coexistence. An introduction sermon to a series on Judges.

Why the Decline – An Introduction to Judges 1.People get made when a promise is not kept a.God made plenty of promises to the people of Israel – land, nation, freedom from enemies. My favorite is: b.The LORD will make you the head, not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the LORD ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Resuscitating Your Faith Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jun 7, 2005

This is the sixth in a series walking through the book of James, and exploring ways to make our faith practical in daily life. This week explores true faith combining knowledge and emotions with action.

(This message was introduced with a clip from the movie "Signs", featuring Mel Gibson. During the movie, there is an evening conversation between the character played by Gibson and his brother. It takes place on a coach, with the children sleeping beside them, and is a powerful reflection on ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Wesleyan

God Wants Closer

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

Beginning in Genesis, we take a trip through the Bible, to examine a theme that runs throughout. . . no matter where you are in your spiritual life, GOD WANTS CLOSER! *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

GOD WANTS CLOSER Please open your Bibles to Genesis ch. 3, and you will need to keep your Bibles open for this sermon, for I will be referring to quite a number of Scriptures. INTRODUCTION We are just about 2 months into a new year. How many of you made New Year’s Resolutions this year? Anyone? ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17

Denomination: Holiness

Reasons People Quit Spiritually - And God's Answers

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Feb 17, 2004

A trip through the "Faith Hall of Fame" in Heb. 11 to see God’s replies to some common reasons people give why they "can’t" be a Christian. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Read Heb. 11 I love to read about endurance records: Endurance Records œ Longest time spent standing - 17 years man from India (leaning against a plank while sleeping) œ Longest time spent in a tree - man in Indonesia has been in a tree since 1970. œ Longest time doing CPR - two teams from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-31, Galatians 6:9

Denomination: Holiness

While U Wait, Seasonal Basics For Believers

Contributed by Scott Hippler on Dec 3, 2001

While we wait, do we get frustrated and anxious or do we realize that only through times of waiting can our Lord accomplish some great stuff.

Don’t you just hate to wait? I do. Patience is not something that I am exceptionally good at and as a matter of fact is one of the main areas in my life that God is having to work overtime to bring into line with His will and plan for my life. Christmas is the worst when it comes to waiting. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Shine!

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 18, 2003

Through the prophet Isaiah our Lord urges us to shine because Jesus, our Light, has risen on us. We shine as we bring him our best.

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and our Lord Jesus Christ. The Word of God through which the Holy Spirit touches our hearts this morning are the words he gave Isaiah to write, recorded in Isaiah 60:1-6 “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Paradise - Lost And Regained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Our first parents were place in Paradise and through wilful disobedience it turned to Paradise Lost bringing discord and death but God in Christ made possible Paradise Regained by redemption.

PARADISE - LOST AND REGAINED The Internet has been both a boon and a blight. On 11 May 2000 a lady found a new e-mail message on her computer, which simply said, "I love you". It looked innocent enough, perhaps even romantic. Like most of us would, she clicked to open the message, and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be A Virtual Isaiah

Contributed by Randy Osborne on Oct 18, 2000

INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever looked through a pair of those virtual reality glasses? It's like your really there and really experiencing what is going on.

INTRODUCTION: How many of you have ever looked through a pair of those virtual reality glasses? It's like your really there and really experiencing what is going on. Well to really appreciate what Isaiah saw, we need to put on our virtual reality glasses and look at what he seen. So lets begin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-9

Ways That The Holy Spirit Guides Leaders To Use Both Inductive And Deductive Approaches In Their Preaching And Teaching

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach.

1. The Holy Spirit gives preachers and teachers wisdom to know how to use inductive methods in their presentations to appeal to people who prefer to learn through a problem-solution approach. Inductive learners prefer to learn from examples, demonstrations and case studies rather than studying ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Security For The Future

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I.

GOD THE FATHER ASSURES OUR ETERNAL SALVATION THROUGH GOD THE HOLY SPIRIT FOR HIS OWN GLORY THE HOLY SPIRIT SECURES THE SAINTS' FUTURE -- SECURES IT FOR US AND FOR GOD I. AS A SEAL FROM GOD II. AS A DOWNPAYMENT FROM GOD 1. As a Seal from God (:13) a. Whom is Paul addressing here? Note the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Forgiveness Saul And David Series

Contributed by Brad Dyrness on Mar 21, 2002

A look at the issue of forgiving others through the example of David and King Saul. David had every right to kill Saul, instead he trusted God to deal fairly with him.

Forgiveness - David and Saul By Brad Dyrness The story of kings David and Saul is a case study in forgiveness. Few places in the Bible, with the exception of God’s forgiveness to us through Jesus Christ, do we find such a living example. The story starts out with Saul – chosen by God to fulfill ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-7

Denomination: Holiness