Sermons on Causing Conflict:

Do You See The Light? Series

Contributed by Adam Couchman on Jun 18, 2007

John 9 is a compelling chapter in John’s Gospel. The healing of the man born blind confronts us with our own spiritual blindness. As we read, we are confronted with the same question that Jesus presents him, "Do you believe in the Son of Man?" Jesus, the

John presents his gospel in much the same way that a lawyer presents evidence in a kind of divine trial. He compels his “jury” to make a decision for themselves about Jesus – “do you believe or not?” The gospel is often divided into two sections – the Book of Signs (chapters 1-12) and the Book of ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Anglican

When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 24, 2007

God shows up in the chaos of life.

Title: When Life Feels Bleak Press 4, 6, 3 Text: I Kings 19:1-15 Thesis: God shows up “in” the chaos. The message on the answering machine at a mental health clinic says, “Hello, and welcome to the mental health hotline. • If you are obsessive-compulsive, press 1 repeatedly. • If you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unified Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 12, 2010

The church was designed to be an irresistible community. Yet people are not always drawn to it. How can we change that?

1. An Irresistible Community: 1 Corinthians March 7, 2010 Unified 1 Corinthians: Unity and Division: (1:10-17) 1 Corinthians chapter 1 starting in verse 10. Last week we made our way through Paul’s introduction and greeting in his epistle to the Corinthians. It is apparent that Paul has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: *other

"Who Made Who?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 21, 2014

There is nothing more beautiful than a life given over to God.

Matthew 22:15-22 "Who Made Who?" (Play "Who Made Who" by AC/DC following the Scripture Reading) "Video games [they] play me... Nothin' gonna save your one last dime 'cause it own [s] you Through and through... The data bank know [s] my number... Kick you round the world There ain't a thing that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: United Methodist

“facing Fears That Ruin Relationships” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 3, 2014

How do we overcome the fears that threaten to ruin our relationships in life?

Today we want see how God can transform relationships. We want to look at fears that ruin relationships and how to overcome them. To do that, we’re going back to look at the first man and woman. God made Adam and put him in the Garden of Eden, a perfect paradise. Now, after each day of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Like Never Before Pt. 4

Contributed by Gary Eller on Nov 7, 2016

Walking with Jesus into the New Year

A JOURNEY LIKE NEVER BEFORE PT 4 1JN 4 VS 7-21 1 John 4:7-21 (NKJV) 7 Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. 8 He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. 9 In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Call To Revival

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

A CALL TO REVIVAL

2 Chronicles 7:12-22 A CALL TO REVIVAL You see, this word " revival," comes from a Latin word which means to live, to return to consciousness, to reawaken, to bring to life again, J. Edwin Orr says that the best definition of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Holiness

Behavior Becoming Of Citizens Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Oct 12, 2016

The church faced difficulty within a culture loyal to Rome. While they were subject to Roman authority, their primary responsibility was to the Sovereign Lord. We are citizens of two worlds, and our allegiance belongs to Christ. We must always honor Him.

Behavior becoming of Citizens Philippians 1: 27-30 As Paul sought to conclude the first thoughts of his gracious letter, apparently he was reminded of the intense struggle the church in Philippi faced. Bear in mind that he and Silas had been beaten and imprisoned there. Philippi being a Roman ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Support Your Leaders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 27, 2017

God's Providence, Courage, Prayer, Deliverance

The 3 C’s of a Healthy Church - Support Your Leaders Esther 4:11-14 (p. 346) March 5, 2017 Introduction: I read this statement the other day…“Make sure all the people in the boat with you are rowing and not secretly drilling holes when you’re ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Isaiah 28 A Fail Proof Foundation Series

Contributed by Chuck Musselwhite on Feb 29, 2016

Exposition of Isaiah 28

Isaiah 28 A Failproof Foundation A Crown of Glory vs. 1-6 Precept Upon Precept vs. 7-13 An Immovable Foundation vs. 14-22 Wonderful Counsel vs. 23-29 Intro: A young boy walked by a construction site He observed several men who were building with bricks He asked the first man what he was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Harmless

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Aug 12, 2010

The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other. We have shown a different picture. As a church we must stop hurting each other. We must learn to be wise as serpents and harmless as doves.

Harmless Matthew 10:16 “Behold, I send you forth as sheep in the midst of wolves: be ye therefore wise as serpents, and harmless as doves.” Introduction: The one mark that Christ said would distinguish His followers is the love they have for each other (John 13:35). Yet the history ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit I Need You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2010

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need Romans 8:26,27 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Earthly Wisdom Vs. Godly Wisdom Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 26, 2011

We have to decide whose wisdom we are going to follow. James gives us a great breakdown of what the world has to offer verses what God has to offer.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Wisdom is defined as prudence, discretion, the capacity to understand. It is what leads us to act wisely in life. Wisdom being able to apply knowledge in a way that pleases God. • Now, when you think about life from the Christian perspective there are ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Deceived

Contributed by Daren Mitchell on May 22, 2012

In order to understand how we can be deceived by the Evil one we need to take a note from Joshua and learn from his experience.

Don't Be Deceived Joshua 9 There is a theme in this story that applies to every human life: Deception Ephesians 6:12 says, “we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ