Sermons on Callousness:

Spiderman Ii Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

All of us need someone who believes in us more than we believe in ourselves.

Spiderman II: Taking Responsibility 04.26.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional concludes the God @ the Box Office series. To check out old evotionals, visit the evotional archive in the resources section @ www.theaterchurch.com. I love different superheroes for different reasons. Let me ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Satisfaction Guaranteed

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

This morning is our last message in our series on the Ten Commandments. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from someone. Like many of you, I struggle with this last commandment. “Thou shalt not covet..”

SATISFACTION GUARANTEED Text: Exodus 20:1,2, & 17 SATISFACTION GUARANTEED This morning is our last message in our series on the Ten Commandments. I think I just heard a sigh of relief from someone. Personally I have been challenged several times by this series. Today will be no different. As a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Giving Series

Contributed by Mark Adams on Jan 1, 2005

This sermon describes the ways in which Christians are to give, and the motivation behind Christians’ giving.

(Note to the reader: In preparing this sermon, I based my work in part on a chapter in Charles Swindoll’s book "Improving Your Serve" (Word Publishing 1981) called "The Servant As A Giver". ) Today, I want to talk about the subject of giving, as a characteristic that Christians need to have. ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

New Testament Church Planting Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 4, 2008

Exposition of Acts 11:19-30 about the first Gentile church plant, its discipleship, and its mission

Text: Acts 11:19-30, Title: NT Church Planting, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/9/08, AM A. Opening illustration: India--So I wrote in my journal, describing the aftermath of the October 1999 cyclone whose 200 mph winds and 30-foot tidal surge devastated the coastal areas of Orissa , India . Originating in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Live And Let Live (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jan 9, 2007

Jesus offers community as a corrective to individualism.

LIVE AND LET LIVE (PART 1) Mark 3:1-6 Sermon #5 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” Special Note: A singer is used repeatedly throughout the sermon to sing the six verses of “The Servant Song” (Hymn #679 in the Nazarene Hymnal). At the conclusion the congregation read responsive reading ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Sin In The Camp

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

It’s a dangerous thing to have hidden sin in the church.

JOSHUA 7:10-13 “SIN IN THE CAMP” A) There is nothing so damaging, nothing so hurtful as when a person, especially a Christian, is living in sin! * This morning we’re going to see what happened to the nation of Israel as the result of one man’s disobedience to the Lord. * Moses has now ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Cast Of Characters (Shepherds) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2012

The story of Christmas is wrapped around people... real life people. This four-sermon-series looks closely at this special cast of characters in an attempt to find our stories in theirs. Alliterated and expository, with PowerPoint available.

Christmas: Cast of Characters (3) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 12/16/2012 I’ve said many times that everyone needs a place to belong, and that’s especially true during the holidays. So whether this is your first Christmas season with us or your fifty first, I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 3) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 6, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 3, we learn to Share the Work, See the Wounded, and Serve the Weak.

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 3 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/3/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. The very first followers of Jesus weren’t what you might expect. None of them had any seminary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

The Ripple Effects Of Communion

Contributed by Ken Pell on Mar 7, 2010

Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world.

THE RIPPLE EFFECTS OF COMMUNION * Mark 14:12-24 Sermon Objective: Since the first “last supper” there have been ever-expanding ramifications, waves if you please, of God’s grace extending to the world. 12On the first day of the Feast of Unleavened Bread, when it was customary to sacrifice the ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing God

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 24, 2009

When Job had fully experienced God, he came to understand more about God, life, and himself.

Most preachers will tell you that the Book of Job can be tough to preach from. The story line itself isn’t exactly a feel-good experience, but you have to admit, it does make you think. Job discovered a new understanding of God’s purpose, and his suffering gave him a new perspective of himself as ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Pilgrim's Path Part-8 The Persecuted

Contributed by Chris Surber on Feb 24, 2009

We, like those pilgrim forefathers of the Church in America and the Early Church, are called to be fools for Christ!

The Pilgrim’s Path Part-8, Mathew 5:1-12 The Persecuted Introduction One hundred Puritans sail across the ocean on the “Mayflower” and in New England find a home where they can serve God according to the dictates of their conscience. Persecution in England being continued, men cross the Atlantic ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

The Day You Found True Love

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

The love of Jesus equals forgiveness. Jesus loves the sinner not the sin.

What is your goal in life? What do you hope to accomplish by the time your life ends? Life is such a precious thing and yet we many times squander it on petty activities. We use our lives as we see fit and in most of those cases we find that our time could have been used better. Do you have any ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Majesty And Glory Of Your Name Part Ii: Out Of The Mouths Of Babes Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Apr 8, 2014

Kids say the darnest things, Art Linkletter used to say. In this message, we see how children often "get it" when we don't have a clue!

The Majesty And Glory Part II: Out of the Mouths of Babes Over the next few weeks, we will be studying King David's Psalm 8. It is one of the Psalms that shows, as the title of this short series describes, the "Majesty and Glory" of God. There is a song by the same title, performed by both Sandi ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:2

Denomination: Bible Church

The Rich Man And Lazarus

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 4, 2013

A deep exploration into Luke 16:14-30 with emphases on understanding the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in context.

In these tough economic times, panhandling is a common scene. Visit any sizable city and it seems there is someone on every corner asking for money. No doubt, a few desperately need help; nevertheless the majority of panhandlers are taking advantage of the generosity of others. It is enough to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:14-30

Denomination: *other

Incarnation

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Dec 16, 2011

The Word creates the universe and all that is within it and centuries later he presents Himself in human form as a helpless little baby, all to woo us.

Incarnation Advent #3 Dec 11, 2011 Blackness. Deep, inky, heavy, darkness. The kind that presses in from all sides, crushing, chaotic and formless, and yet powerful. It is not eyes-shut blackness – it is eyes wide open blackness, pupils straining to dilate further, desperate for the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist