Sermons on Caring For The Lost:

Party Line--Discovering The Hazards Of Interference

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

Our life hangs in a balance because of sin. In essence, we are now on a life support system. Any interference on the life support would be fatal.

October 14, 2002 I. Introduction: A. Examples of daily interference 1. When you open your e-mails, you get other e-mails that you have not requested. We call them Spam. 2. When you talk on the phone, you have another party interfering with your conversation. We call this party line. 3. When you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:5-6

Denomination: Adventist

Digging In The Couch

Contributed by Christopher Crane on Jun 18, 2004

An Illustrated Sermon to help people focus on the reality of getting back to our "First Love."

DIGGING IN THE COUCH Revelation 2:1-7 ***For the presentation of this message, I set up my platform like a Living Room – complete with sofa, easy chairs, end and coffee tables, table lamps, nick-nacks, etc. I came in initially, as though ready to leave for church, and but unable to find my keys. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

A Picture Of Grace

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 3, 2007

Hpow God’s grace, no matter where you are, can bring you back to Father’s house

A PICTURE OF GRACE Luke 15:17-24 INTRO: In the reading of Luke 15 often referred to as the “Great Lost Chapter” we read of the life of a young man who seemed to have it made at home. But there came a time when this young man took on the spirit of rebellion and decided to run away and leave the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stronghold: Purity Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Oct 18, 2000

God desires a pure life, heart and mind in His children.

What do you think of when you think of purity? Purity is probably a word that has lost some of its edge in a society that is so impure. God desires a pure life , heart and mind within in. He desires it to be stronghold to hold us in the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Hungry For The Highway Series

Contributed by Michael Schwer on Mar 19, 2002

God has made a way through our wilderness of sin, Weakness of humanity and Wickedness of the World. A way through the worlds "facade" of what it calls life.

Hungry for the highway Isaiah 35 Introduction [Hook] In the Movie "the Truman show" Truman doesn’t realize the truth that his great hometown life is a façade-orchestrated and created by an evil producer who wants to hold him captive to increase the shows ratings. The movie is a parody of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Unshakable

Contributed by Monte Brown on Nov 13, 2007

In light of 9/11 one might ask the question; could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did?

The Unshakable Isaiah 2:6-22 Monte T. Brown September 16, 2001 Grace Southern Sunday Morning Scripture Isaiah 2:6-22 Introduction Could we face the same fate as the Nation of Israel did, as recorded in the Book of Isaiah? Is God sending a message to us? Isaiah 2:6-8 ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:6-22

Denomination: Baptist

How Is Your Soul?

Contributed by George Crumbly on Feb 9, 2006

Our number one concern today should be the condition of our own soul first

“HOW IS YOUR SOUL?” George Crumbly January 29, 2006 Humphrey UMC Sunday AM Maxium Security Unit Tucker AR Wednesday February 8, 2006 7:00pm Mark 8 INTRO: Got home Monday night and received a call from some folks from a church I used to pastor back in the 90’s, their father has bone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-37

Denomination: Methodist

How Meeting God Is Possible Without Going To Tibet

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 15, 2001

Making sense of this text in light of today’s spirituality.

HOW MEETING GOD IS POSSIBLE WITHOUT GOING TO TIBET by Andrew Chan, PBC August 22, 2001. Ex. 25:1-9 (NLT) The LORD said to Moses, 2 “Tell the people of Israel that everyone who wants to may bring me an offering. 3 Here is a list of items you may accept on my behalf: gold, silver, and bronze; 4 ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Jacob's Move To Egypt

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 9, 2018

Jacob's move to Egypt in Genesis 46:1-47:31 teaches us that in accordance with his promise, God goes with his people wherever they go.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons that I am calling “Jacob’s Descendants,” based on Genesis 37-50. Most of the story so far has focused on Joseph, Jacob’s favorite son, who was sold into slavery in Egypt. Joseph experienced adversity and prosperity in Egypt. He eventually became ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Tempted

Contributed by James Jerpseth on Mar 3, 2001

Having grown up in hte desert, I know how harsh the place is and how tempting the options presented by hte devil really are. On the surface the temptations seem harmless and perhaps even good in the right hands but they all take our attention off God.

I grew up going to the desert, and thought that I knew what the desert lands are all about. I’ve been camping many times in the Anza Berrego wilderness and understand that the desert is a harsh and foreboding place. I know to stay on the trails, look for snakes and take lots of extra water. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

The Valley Of Dry Bones

Contributed by Steve Hahn on May 18, 2004

For those whose desire and longing is for intimacy with Jesus, and to know and experience His manifest presence.

THE VALLEY OF DRY BONES Ezekiel 37:1-4 A. We need a spiritual awakening!!! Our bones are dry. 1. There are many people in the world and in church, who have dry bones, who are spiritually dead, who need to hear the Word of the Lord, and for the Lord to awaken and breathe new life into there ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-4, Genesis 2:7-9

From The Pits To The Palace

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Nov 24, 2008

The bottom to the top

From the Pits to the Palace Psalm 40:1-12 Introduction; >Occasionally we all find ourselves in the pits of discouragement, depression or disappointment. A general sense of hopelessness and despair overwhelms us. >When we are in the pits of life we need the help of God to deliver us from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned Series

Contributed by David Moore on Aug 3, 2004

The hardest lesson I have ever had to learn was that I am not in control of my life. And it is a lesson I have to learn over and over, it seems like each day I have to learn again that my life is not my own, but rather, I am a servant of the Master. God w

I have had to learn a number of lessons in my lifetime. Some have been good lessons about humanity and myself, and some have been surprisingly hard lessons to learn about others, and about myself. Some lessons you only have to learn once, like to take a rain poncho when you are backpacking, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Motivation? Part Ii

Contributed by David Richardson on Apr 22, 2005

When we have our motivation focused correctly, that is, we are doing something for God, God will honor that dedication and commitment with blessing our lives.

Title: What’s your Motivation? Part II Scripture: Acts 23 The following is by Paul Anka & Frank Sinatra As performed by Frank Sinatra Hit # 27 on the Top 40 charts in 1969 And now, the end is near, and so I face, the final curtain. My friend, I’ll say it clear, I’ll state my case, of which I’m ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Calvary Chapel