Sermons on Carried By 4:

Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 9, 2005

Sermon 2 of 4: Dealing with the discouragement that comes when yesterday outshines today.

Haggai 2:1-9 Do You Miss The Mountaintop? Woodlawn Baptist Church October 9, 2005 Introduction (From Pastor Timothy Peck)Over the last several years motivational posters have been very popular. You know what I mean: those posters with a photograph of a landscape or usually of an athlete with an ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Beauty Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Keith Buice on Jan 5, 2006

The first in a 4 part sermon defining and introducing our new Mission statement

The Beauty of the Cross Philippians 2:5-11 Intro: Today, we begin a series of sermons that will guide us through a study of the meaning, power and effect of Calvary’s Cross. It is an old common saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. The cross of Jesus was a rough and ugly instrument of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Speaks In Parables Series

Contributed by Gordon Kroeker on Oct 28, 2003

Only a few parables are found in Mark. Most of those are found in Mark 4.

Mk. 4:1-34 JESUS SPEAKS IN PARABLES A. Recently, hearing about the trial of John Allen Muhammad, has seemed to be a mysterious case to me. 1. He had not only won the chance to represent himself as his own defense and lawyer - but I read that he is out to prove to the nation that he had ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-34

Denomination: Mennonite

The Believer And His God

Contributed by Mike Whittle on Oct 18, 2000

Theme: Psalm 4 is an excellent example of the difference the Lord makes in our lives.

Theme: Psalm 4 is an excellent example of the difference the Lord makes in our lives. I. He gives us solid reason to Pray (1) A. He is a God who answers us when we call. B. He has declared us righteous. C. He relieves our distress. D. He is merciful to us. E. He does hear. II. He Turns us ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1

The Sacrifice Of Love

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1.

THE SACRIFICE OF LOVE PROVES A RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD (4:7 - 5:3) 1. Two Arguments for Loving the Brethren (4:7-12) a. Based on God's Eternal Nature (:7-8) -- Love is Consistent with His Nature 1) Positively (:7) 2) Negatively (:8) b. Based on God's Historical Gift (:9-12) -- Love is Consistent ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Trials Prove The Sufficiency Of God's Comfort

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a.

1. The Comfort is Sufficient Because it is From God (:3-4a) a. Father of Mercies b. God of all Comfort 2. God's Comfort is Fully Known Through Trials (:4a-7) a. Meaning of Trials b. Purpose of God's Comfort c. Certainty of Trials d. Confidence of God's Comfort 3. Personal Testimony (:8-11) a. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Growing In The Midst Of Trials (Part 2)

Contributed by Francis Camacho on Jul 10, 2002

4 More Attitudes to have to grow in the midst of difficulties. Part 2 of 2.

Growing in the Midst of Trials Part 2 James 1:9-18 9 Now the believer of humble means should take pride in his high position. 10 But the rich person’s pride should be in his humiliation, because he will pass away like a wildflower in the meadow. 11 For the sun rises with its heat and dries up the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

Dead-End Detours Along The Road To Forgiveness

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 10, 2002

This message unpacks 4 of the common reasons that people do not persevere on the journey of forgiveness.

Text: Galatians 6:1, 7, 9. - Our text sets the stage for what we want to discuss today. - Verse 1 places before us the call to forgiveness. This passage actually can be used in a much broader way, but given our immediate context this morning we’re dealing with the way this text applies ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of The Whole Earth

Contributed by Gary Waguespack on Oct 4, 2001

The 4th commandment’s call to Holiness should also be a call to Joyfulness.

The Joy of the Whole Earth! The 4th Commandment! Exodus 20:8-12 & Psalm 48:1-2 Intro: The kids were in their room, full of vinegar. Mom had finally settled down to rest & relax, taking a bath, just settling in with some cold cream on her face when she heard a loud noise in the bedroom. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-12, Job 48:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Understanding The Serving Gifts Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Jan 25, 2008

The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. #4 of 5.

Title: Understanding The Serving Gifts Series: Discovering God’s Special Gifts Text: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10; Romans 12:6-8 Theme: The serving gifts allow us to help and comfort others in the body. I. LEADERSHIP/ADMINISTRATION/RULING – PROVIDING DIRECTION TO THE BODY. Romans 12:8 “…he who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

A Word To The Wealthy

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 26, 2008

Look at who Jesus was anointed to minister to in Luke 4:18. Are you on that list?

Luke 4 shows us some things the Holy Spirit does in Jesus’ ministry. In fact, Luke talks about the Holy Spirit twelve times in the first four chapters of the gospel, and then suddenly he stops talking about the Holy Spirit. He is only mentioned four more times in the entire rest of the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Firm Foundation

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 27, 2008

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, Proper 4 Lectionary 9

3rd Sunday after Pentecost Proper 4 Lectionary 9 Matthew 7:21-29 Firm Foundation 21 ¶ "Not every one who says to me, ’Lord, Lord,’ shall enter the kingdom of heaven, but he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven. 22 On that day many will say to me, ’Lord, Lord, did we not prophesy ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-29

Denomination: Lutheran

God Is Spirit Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 9, 2008

God is 1) Eternal 2) Immortal 3) Invisible and 4) The only God—

Have you ever begun something and immediately, you realized that the scope was so grand that you were really in for it? I came to the realization this week when this was the first thing I saw when looking into the concept that God is Spirit: Quote: “So far we have seen that God is a real being who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Other

Lest We Forget God

Contributed by George Crumbly on Nov 25, 2008

I preached this message the Sunday before the 2008 elections on 11/4/2008

LEST WE FORGET GOD by George Crumbly Humphrey UMC 11/02/2008AM Psalm 9: 17 (This message was preached on the Sunday before the elections on 11/04/2008) Tuesday is a very important day. I had challenged each of you several months ago that you needed to do 3 things before the elections, 1.) ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Methodist

The Significance Of Questions

Contributed by Michael Hopkins on Jun 18, 2009

Lookign at questions in the context of Job 38, and Jesus stilling the storm in Mark 4

One of the most unhelpful ideas about Christianity, indeed about faith in general, is that doubt is the opposite of faith. It is not. Certainty is the opposite of faith. Doubt is an intrinsic part of faith, for by definition faith is about making a commitment and a decision about matters that ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed