Sermons on Challenges Of Life:

More Than Resolutions Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 8, 2018

Vision for 2018, growth based on church health, not necessarily numbers.

Text: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13, Title: More Than Resolutions, Date/Place: WHBC, 12/31/17, AM A. Opening illustration: Jonathan Edwards resolutions, Continuation of growth or health? Quote from the Words to Winners of Souls about pastors who can assess numbers… (p. 20) B. Background to passage: With ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Beyond Belief

Contributed by Philip Myers on Nov 15, 2006

I can fully believ, but unless I act on my belief, I am of no benefit to my community. This is number 4 of 9 in a series.

BEYOND BELIEF PART 3 Daniel 11:32 “ … shall be strong and do exploits (KJV)” “ … will display strength and take action (NASB)” The actions are the tip of the iceberg. We must have solid Biblical beliefs which in turn develop godly values that drive their righteous behavior. I must become ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Love

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Nov 21, 2006

It is time to do some serious loving

Is there still true love in our society today. I don’t know about you, but I believe with all of my heart that it is time to love. I mean it is time for some real love. It is time to do some serious loving. I believe that the Lord is calling the body of Christ to show real love to one another and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Staying Unified Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2008

In order to stay unified, we are to relate to each other the way we relate to Jesus, and in our relationships, be like Jesus.

Philippians 2:1-11 Staying Unified Canadian & American Worms Joke My experience in church life can be like that, but often times it is more that the worms are crawling over one another to get on top! It is amazing that in the smallest churches that I’ve been involved in, there are at least a few ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: *other

Christian Confrontation: A Prescription For Healing

Contributed by Scott Rodgers on Apr 24, 2008

The Process, Purpose and Product of Confrontation

Intro: Christian Confrontation is prescribed by God for the purity of the church. (JOKE) The little boy was afraid of the dentist, so his dad decided to set the example and have his teeth examined, too. The dentist looked inside the father’s mouth & said, "There’s a tooth there that has to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Resurrection Is Over, Now What?

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Apr 24, 2008

Jesus expects us to be witnesses throughout the world until His return. We are not to stand around wasting time. We are to be the disciples that we were called to be.

Introduction: Listening to our friends or relatives, at times it is hard to believe some of the stuff that they say. Some of the things that they say are so far fetched, that we say to ourselves “Where in the world did they come up this idea?,” or Who did they hear this ridiculous thing from?” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Series

Contributed by Doug Gregory on May 5, 2008

This is the first in a four part series on a disciplined Christian.

The GPFS Factor (part 1) Giving-Prayer-Fasting-Storing (Mark 12:38-44 NASB) In His teaching He was saying: "Beware of the scribes who like to walk around in long robes, and like respectful greetings in the market places, (39) and chief seats in the synagogues and places of honor at banquets, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forcefield Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Mar 29, 2010

Put on the first 6 pieces of the armor of God (BBSSSH) before praying, then talk to God, worship Him, and ask for anything in accordance to His will!

Today is known as Palm Sunday because about 2000 years ago Jesus Christ entered the City of Jerusalem and the people worshiped Him with palm branches! We read in Matthew 21:7-11, Jesus entered the City of Jerusalem on a donkey and the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Road Map To Gods Will

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

At one time or another we have all been turned around or needed directions to find our way to somewhere. It is no different with God's will for our lives. He has the map we must allow Him to navigate.

A ROAD MAP TO GOD”S WILL Psalm 32 I Intro: 1 A wife was making a breakfast of fried eggs for her husband. Suddenly her husband burst into the kitchen. “Careful ... CAREFUL! Put in some more butter! Oh my GOODNESS! You’re cooking too many at once. TOO MANY! Turn them! TURN THEM ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Victory Among The Unlikely

Contributed by Adam Lawley on Apr 6, 2010

Sermon that tells a story of a man who was an unlikely leader chosen to lead a nation to an unlikely situation and victory. He had to accept the task, have faith and obey the plans.

As he stood there staring across the field within a stadium filled to the top, John Elway was in the 1987 AFC championship game losing by 7 points with 5 minutes left and 98 yards to drive to score and potentially be in the NFL Super Bowl. He was looking for a victory in an unlikely situation. Read ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Change And Become Like Children Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Apr 9, 2010

We need to put our whole focus into humble trust and dependence on God as we seek to serve His will and follow His commandments.

Change And Become Like Children Change Part Two Text: Matthew 18:1-3 Introduction This evening we continue a short series centered on change. You may have noticed quite a bit of talk about change in the media these days. Change is taking place all around us, in every aspect of our lives it seems ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 15, 2010

Importance of persevering in prayer.

Parable of the friend at midnight (Luke 11:5-13) And he said to them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves of bread; {6} for a friend of mine has arrived, and I have nothing to set before him.' {7} And he answers from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray For The Peace Of Jerusalem

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 27, 2010

Violence is the final stage of corruption.. Have we arrived? It's is time to take the prayer initiative

- First Sunday in October is the Day of Prayer for the Peace of Jerusalem - This week Jewish people while UN meets A three-day U.N. Summit Mon 9/20/10 -Wed 9/29/10 on the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) ended Wed in NY for women’s and children’s health DEBKAfile - Wed. Sept ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:38

Denomination: Baptist

Accepting God’s Discipline

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Our God is not a vindictive Judge but a Holy Father who loves His children enough to rebuke us when we are wrong and set us on a right path.

Accepting God’s Discipline Hebrews 12:5-11 Introduction President Calvin Coolidge went to church, and afterwards was asked by a friend what the minister spoke on. “He preached on sin.” The friend asked what the preacher had to say about sin, and was told, “He’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Happy Home And A Cooking Church Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Mar 28, 2007

To have a "Happy Home" and a Church which cooks...requires us to do it God’s way.

* Years ago my dad taught me a lesson which I remember till today. As usual, I had to learn it the hard way. As I recall, he sent me into the yard to remove a rose bush. Instead of doing what he said and “digging it up”, I cut it off just below the ground and roughed up the dirt like I had dug ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist