Sermons on Callousness:

Coping With Grief

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Feb 1, 2001

Guidance for coping with times of grief.

COPING WITH GRIEF  1999 by Mark Beaird Text: 2 Samuel 12:16-23 Few stories of someone’s grief are as touching as that of Horatio C. Spafford, who lived from 1828-1888.  Spafford had known peaceful and happy days as a successful attorney in Chicago. He was the father ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Second Chance

Contributed by Robbie Shivar on Jun 4, 2004

Because of the resurrection: 1. A second chance is possible. 2. A second chance is freeing. 3. A second chance is empowering.

A second chance Mark 16: 7 But go, tell His disciples¡Xand Peter¡Xthat He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.¡¨ Because of the resurrection: 1. A second chance is possible. 2. A second chance is freeing. 3. A second chance is empowering. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:7

Denomination: Baptist

Backsliding-The Greatest Sin For A Believer Series

Contributed by Raj Kosaraju on Feb 23, 2005

Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life

Backsliding- The greatest sin for a Believer Backsliding is when a born-again believer in Christ turns back to sin or becomes stubborn in his heart and refuses to submit to the will of God in his life. The outward actions are only symptoms of the real problem -- the attitude of the heart -- which ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:17-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glimpses Into Revelation--A Church On The Fence Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Jul 15, 2004

What is so bad about being lukewarm as a Christian? Why it is better to be hot or cold.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches July 18, 2004 “The Church on the Fence--Laodicia” Rev. 3:14-22 INTRODUCTION: Of the seven churches, this is probably the one you are most familiar with. It is the church that seems to parallel today’s society the most because of an INDIFFERENCE toward ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Methodist

Keeping Our Souls Before God Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

Breaking out of the routine to experience the presence of God

A minister had run out of time to prepare for a sudden funeral. Using the latest technology, he went to his computer and found the funeral service he had used last, and doing a word "search and replace", had the computer put in the name of the newly deceased, "Edna", as a replacement for the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Of Nt

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 6, 2004

his dream/dilemma/decision

Joseph’s Dilemma, Dream, & Decision Mt. 1:18-25 Matthew presents the birth of Christ from the vantage point of His earthly dad (Joseph was not the father). God was the father who planted His sinless seed into the virgin womb of Mary, who was engaged to Joseph. The blood comes from the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Equip God's People For Service Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Feb 5, 2004

This is the fourth message in a series of sermons called "On Purpose." Part of our responsibility as God’s Church is to train people to use their God-given gifts and then unleash them to serve.

EQUIP GOD’S PEOPLE FOR SERVICE Ephesians 4:11-13 INTRODUCTION: A. We’ve been talking about being God’s Church on Purpose 1. Instead of just meddling along in our comfort zone hoping that something will happen, we want to be a church that is doing things for a reason 2. We stated that our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Daniel's Pattern For Prayer

Contributed by Dana Visneskie on Feb 9, 2004

Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. Daniel 9 shows us how he prayed? What is Daniel’s pattern for prayer? There are 4 points that Daniel implemented into his prayer life that we need to have in ours.

Title: Daniel’s Pattern For Prayer Text: Daniel 9-10 Pray!!! Introduction: - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. We have heard other people pray and I am sure we have heard countless messages concerning the topic. - Many of us have been taught to pray our entire lives. It ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on Apr 3, 2001

Lenten series on characters at the cross

We Were There - Mary, The Mother Of Jesus Bible Reading: John 19: 16b - 27 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Belong here, and you are a member of one of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:16-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Saw A Man On A Red Old Tractor

Contributed by David Anderson on Apr 21, 2001

God’s love reaches out to each person unconditionally.

Sermon ~ “I Saw a Man on a Red Old Tractor” Isaiah 66:18-23 Isaiah speaks about those that the Lord seeks to bring to Himself: “And they will bring all your brothers, from all the nations, to my holy mountain in Jerusalem as an offering to the Lord.” I saw a man on a red old tractor. It ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32, Isaiah 66:18-23

Denomination: Lutheran

But I Say Unto You . . .

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 22, 2000

Jesus fulfilled the law.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Restored

Contributed by James Wilson on Nov 23, 2000

Jesus touches the untouchables.

Restored! John 9:1-7 There are a few things I am good at, but many things I'm bad at. Still other things I'm absolutely terrible at. Among them, I am a terrible patient. Other than a couple of childhood illnesses, I hadn't been sick a day in my life until a doctor diagnosed me with thyroid ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

You Belong Series

Contributed by Jim Luthy on Feb 26, 2002

When Jesus was crucified in the flesh, we lost our capacity to distinguish ourselves from one another based on what we can see. We belong because we belong to him.

You Belong Pastor Jim Luthy Ephesians 2:11-22 Let me introduce you to Dain. It’s not hard to tell that Dain is a Christian. He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior when he was a child and grew up in the church. He went to Sunday School every week, winning perfect attendance pins more often ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:11-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

He Chose The Nails

Contributed by Brent Zastrow on Mar 1, 2001

Considering the Choices God has made for us out of His great Love.

HE CHOSE THE NAILS - I Peter 1:3-5 Feb. 25, 2001 Preached by Brent W. Zastrow, Saybrook Christian Church - Saybrook, Il. I remember reading about a guy who stopped in the grocery store on the way home from work to pick up a couple of items for his wife. He wandered around aimlessly for a while ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Church Of The Turning Stomach Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

What makes our Lord feel ill?

THE CHURCH OF THE TURNING STOMACH HANS CHRISTIAN ANDERSON: story about an Emporer dupped into believing that he was clothed in splendor. He strutted down the streets with an arrogant attitude while those who knew better saw him as just naked. THIS MORNING:  Church in a the wealthiest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22