Sermons on Bystanders:

Stepping Stones To Faith: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The Third Sermon of a Seven Part Series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

I begin this morning with a riddle, or, at least what I hope is a riddle. (Or maybe a pseudo-riddle). The riddle is a common experience several of us have had over the years. Here it is: ‘Some of us have had to do it more than once. It something that we know is for our own good but is sure very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:26

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas - A Time Of Lights Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 10, 2007

John was the witness to the Light. What was that light, and what does John’s testimony tell us about our role in Christmas?

OPEN: A Nashville grandfather took his four-year old grandson out in the woods to select a Christmas tree. They tramped all over, but the boy couldn’t find a tree that suited him. Finally, it began to get dark and cold, and the grandfather shook his head and said: "We’ll HAVE to take the next ...read more

Scripture: John 1:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Meditation Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on May 12, 2008

What does it mean for us and do for us to meditate. Part 6 of 13 on Spiritual Disc.

Spiritual Discipline of Meditation February 10, 2008 I was reading a story about a man who was running on his treadmill. He had it set at an incline of 5.5%. About 30 minutes into his workout the treadmill had a slight malfunction. He was running at a fairly decent pace and doing incline ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Finish Line 5: Hanging On Through Life's Turns Series

Contributed by Geoff Baggett on Aug 1, 2005

This is the fifth message in my NASAR-themed "Finish Line" series, focusing upon a biblical pattern for dealing with stress in life. (05-08-05)

Hanging on Through Life’s Turns Philippians 4:4-9 **Special Note – I utilized Pastor Paul Fritz’s sermon entitled Paul’s Eight Point Stress Reduction Plan - Phil. 4:4-8 from sermoncentral.com. I adapted his study and many of his main points to my NASCAR themed message. I am very grateful to his ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

Temptation

Contributed by Richard Mcnair on Oct 27, 2004

Everyone is tempted when ...

ILL>> Temptation >>>> Great time on the ski trip... no bones broken - other -3 No fear - highest hill<<<< fast<<<< Very helpful, fun, positive -- Proud!!! On the TV show Hee Haw, Doc Campbell is confronted by a patient who says he broke his arm in two places. The doc replies, "Well then, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

How To Rise A Rebellious Child Series

Contributed by Mel Shepherd on Jul 1, 2007

“Every Problem has a Root Cause”

Title: “How to Rise a Rebellious Child” Text: 2 Samuel 13-18 Introduction: You know, one of the most appealing qualities about the Bible is its realism. You know what I mean? For example in the Bible we have the nation of Israel, God’s chosen people, and we have God defending them, protecting ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Let Your Past Determine Your Future!

Contributed by John Gaston on May 19, 2014

Our past is valuable but can limit us, especially if we have failures. The Word of God reveals 4 reasons you have a great destiny and 4 ways to restart God's plan for your life.

DON’T LET YOUR PAST DETERMINE YOUR FUTURE! Eccl. 1:9-10; Isa. 43:19; Mk. 9:23 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: BIBLE ILLITERACY 1. As of 2011, Pollsters found that in the Millennial generation (who ranged in age from 18-29) a full third of them had no plans to ever read the Bible. Hopefully that will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19, Isaiah 43:17-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Don't You Know What You Are Saying?

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Sermon on the Triumphal Entry

I loved songs from the '70s. I find that most of today's music, no offense to today's generation, just doesn't get it. I love those old songs, and many of them--from bands like Chicago, Bachman Turner Overdrive, Doobie Brothers, Electric Light Orchestra and others just seem to have much more ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:9-11

Denomination: Bible Church

Aim High By Bending Low

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 9, 2013

When Jesus washed his disciple's feet he performed an act of the utmost humility. In doing so he set an example for us to follow.

AIM HIGH BY BENDING LOW John 13:1-17 INTRODUCTION: John of all the gospels has the longest account of the Last Supper. We owe him for many of the details of what went on in that upper room. First of which is what we’ll be looking at today as we see a great act of humility performed by our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Place In The Battle Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Aug 21, 2016

At unlikely times and places we too find ourselves engaged in a battle. However, standing together in the strength of the Holy Spirit the battles we fight won’t be lost! The wind of the Spirit will blow us to unlikely places with power to win!

UNLIKELY - Your Place in the Battle John 3:7-8 MsgB “So don’t be so surprised when I tell you that you have to be ‘born from above’—out of this world, so to speak. You know well enough how the wind blows this way and that. You hear it rustling through the trees, but ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reaching The Lost; How Difficult Can It Be, It There Much Involved?

Contributed by Gordon Mcculloch on Sep 25, 2016

Reaching the lost is an enormous task. It is not for everyone, and it takes some highly specialised skills, one of which is to motivated our own congregations which this sermon attempts to do, but from a different angle.

This sermon was delivered to Holy Trinity in Ayr, Ayrshire, Scotland on the 11th September 2016; Holy Trinity is a Scottish Episcopal Church in the Dioceses of Glasgow and Dumfries. The readings for today are: Jeremiah 4:11-12, 22-28 Psalm 14 1 Timothy 1:12-17 Luke 15:1-10 “Please join me ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal

When God Says Seven, Six Won’t Do

Contributed by John Gaston on Oct 17, 2016

It wasn’t until Naaman went down in obedience the 7th and last time that the miracle occurred. Some of you are looking for a miracle, but it will not occur until you meet the requirements God is telling your heart!

WHEN GOD SAYS SEVEN, SIX WON’T DO 2 Kgs. 5:1-17 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE SINGING PERFORMANCE 1. A lady had a wealthy father who gave her private singing lessons. At last she sang in a concert. Afterward, she was very excited. A friend came to her dressing room. 2. The singer asked her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hope For The Unequally Yoked Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 14, 2016

Many believing spouses are “unequally yoked” and fear their kids will follow their lost spouse. Acts 16 describes a young man who grew up in an unequally yoked home, yet was of great value to the early church. A hopeful sermon for the unequally yoked.

Hope for the Unequally Yoked Series: Acts Chuck Sligh October 2, 2016 BLURB: Many believing spouses “unequally yoked” to an unsaved spouse. They naturally fear their children will follow in the steps of the unbelieving partner. Yet in Acts 16, we read of a young man who grew up in an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection Impact: Peter & Thomas The Result Of The Empty Tomb Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 16, 2010

Easter is not about celebrating Jesus crucifixion it’s about celebrating Jesus resurrection, our focus is not death it’s life. This sermon looks at the effect of the resurrection on Peter & Thomas and us.

I want to take us on a journey back in time Back to Easter Sunday. Not last week, I want to take us back a couple of thousand years. I want you to imagine it’s very early on the first Easter Sunday Morning. Can you imagine Jesus followers waking up and remembering what had happened, remembering ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cries From The Cross - The Word Of Anguish Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Cries From The Cross - The Word of Anguish (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

the Word of Anguish Reading: Luke chapter 27 verse 46: In this series of studies: • We are considering the seven statements of Jesus from the cross: • These statements are very important to us: • Not only because of the Person who spoke them; • But, also because of the place where they were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 27:46

Denomination: Brethren