Sermons on Burden Bearing:

Prayers That Received Amazing Answers From God

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jul 9, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT PRAYERS THAT RECEIVED AMAZING ANSWERS FROM GOD AND INCLUDES THE PRAYER OF 1.JABEZ 2.HANNAH 3.HAGAR 4.JACOB 5.HEZEKIAH 6.JEHOSHAPHAT 7. HABAKKUK

PRAYERS THAT RECEIVED AMAZING ANSWERS FROM GOD *********************************************** OUTLINE 1.THE PRAYER OF JABEZ 2.THE PRAYER OF HANNAH 3.THE PRAYER OF HAGAR 4.THE PRAYER OF JACOB 5.THE PRAYER OF HEZEKIAH 6.THE PRAYER OF JEHOSHAPHAT 7.THE PRAYER OF HABAKKUK THE MESSAGE PRAYERS ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gospel According To David Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 20, 2006

Last in a series on the life of David. David expresses the gospel in his song to God.

We’ve spent the past couple of months now looking at the life of David, a man after God’s own heart. As I said at the very beginning, perhaps the greatest value of David’s life is that he shows us that it is possible to live out our spirituality here in the real world. It’s not always easy; it’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 22:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

The Mercy That Shows Mercy Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 24, 2006

5th sermon in an 8 part series on the Beatitudes. This series challenges us to "Shift" our thinking in what really brings true happiness. (*Rewritten and refreshed in 8/08. Powerpoint and Video Clips available on request)

SHIFT - Part 5 THE MERCY THAT GIVES MERCY - The Boomerang Blessing MATTHEW 5:7 & MATTHEW 18:21-35 INTRODUCTION: Maybe you have noticed, in reading through the beatitudes, that they fall into 2 distinct categories? The first 4 deal with our relationship to God. We are "poor in spirit," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Road Signs Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Jul 27, 2006

To navigate through life safely, notice the "road signs" God places in his word.

This sermon and the other "road signs" sermons made use of traffic sign images and family photos projected for visual impact. God’s road signs Part 2 Jeremiah 31:21-22 Jesus was a Master Teacher…clearly the greatest teacher of truth the world has ever known. And He had the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Roots, Ripples And Reference Points, Part Two Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Aug 4, 2006

The ripples of our life choices impact things far beyond the choice itself, for good or for ill

Roots, Ripples and Reference Points Lessons from the Lake, Part 2 TCF Sermon July 23, 2006 One of the things Laura and I like to do, when we’re at her grandparents’ lake house on Beaver Lake in NW Arkansas, is skip stones on the lake. There are a lot of stones on the shoreline – in fact, it’s a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:29-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Is That Important

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 6, 2006

Sin that is not taken seriously is lethal.

IT IS THAT IMPORTANT Joshua 7.1-8.35 S: Sin, Judgment and Grace C: Purpose of the Community Th: A People with Purpose Pr: SIN THAT IS NOT TAKEN SERIOUSLY IS LETHAL. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 7-8 what happens when sin is not taken seriously. Type: Narrative I. DEFEAT ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Debating Doctrine Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 15, 2006

This is the fourth in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores getting overly consumed in theological debates and arguments.

1 Timothy 3:15 should be miraculously appearing on the screen, let’s read it together, “I write so that you may know how you ought to conduct yourself in the house of God, which is the church. . .” We are exploring the book of 1 Timothy, and those things that Paul wrote to his young apprentice ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:15

Denomination: Wesleyan

"God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Get On The Right Plan Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

3rd message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one deals with the phrase: "Your will be done..."

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 3 “GET ON THE RIGHT PLAN” MATTHEW 6:10, ROMANS 12:1-2, PROVERBS 3:5-6 INTRODUCTION: There are all kinds of cell phone plans that you can buy. When we signed up for Verizon a couple years ago their representative explained a myriad of options. There were so many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Christian Church

Pilate's Moral Struggle Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Expository sermon dealing with Pilate’s decision. Movie clip from the "Patriot" illustrates the importance of making courageous decisions.

Pilate’s Moral Struggle Fortifying the Foundations # 41 John 19:1-16[1] 7-18-04 In our text this morning we encounter a tremendous moral struggle. The man experiencing this struggle is the governor of Judea, Pontius Pilate. His struggle begins when providence brings him face to face with the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1-16

Denomination: Charismatic

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Rock That Doesn't Roll

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 1, 2005

Is your life, marriage, home, and faith built on a firm foundation or on sinking sand?

The Rock That Doesn’t Roll (Matthew 16:13-20) Good morning! What a great joy it is to be with you this morning. I trust that you’ve come with an open heart and mind this morning and that you want to hear from God and not from just another preacher. I want you to know I’m not here to entertain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Prisoners Of Hope

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

We must remember those who are suffering for their faith around the world.

Prisoners of Hope Persecution has not been in America, but it is coming. In fact in some ways it has already started. The government is watching us, and have tore down our sign out front as a warning for us to no longer continue having worship services that aren’t state sponsored. We have ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Onward Christian Soldier

Contributed by Marty Hopkins on Oct 17, 2005

God has equipped the believer with His armor to use in the spiritual battles we face every day.

The Onward Christian Soldier (Ephesians 6:10-20) Well folks, it’s great to be back with you tonight. It’s a real joy to be with those who love the Lord Jesus and love each other. I believe when we come to God’s house that this should be a place where we can enjoy each other’s company and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Faith And Works"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2005

It’s not ’faith versus works’, it’s faith and works’

14 What use is it, my brethren, if someone says he has faith but he has no works? Can that faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister is without clothing and in need of daily food, 16 and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and be filled,” and yet you do not give them what is necessary ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Orthodox