Sermons on Challenges Of Life:

What Jesus Taught About Sin

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Mar 12, 2007

An examination of Luke 13 to see what Jesus taught about the nature of sin.

“There were present at that season some who told Him about the Galileans whose blood Pilate had mingled with their sacrifices. 13:2 And Jesus answered and said to them, "Do you suppose that these Galileans were worse sinners than all other Galileans, because they suffered such things? 13:3 "I tell ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Let Your Conscience Be Your God

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Mar 15, 2007

A look at conscience through the eyes of Paul in 1 Corinthians. Its not just an angel on one shoulder and a devil on the other.

There’s a song in the animated film Pinocchio that speaks a carefree life to our troubled hearts. When you get in trouble and you don’t know right from wrong. Give a little whistle! Give a little whistle! When you meet temptation and the urge is very strong. Give a little whistle! Give a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: *other

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Steve Gladwell on Dec 2, 2001

How a christian deals with fear.

Do you know; I used to like the carol “While shepherds watched”. Both the words and Crimond the music it was set too. As a teenager, I used to go carol singing with the Church in Darlington and that would be sung most nights. We were even fortunate enough to have some good enough singers that we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Going Out On A Limb

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Dec 11, 2001

Joshua dared to be a great leader for God. The crossing of the Jordan teaches very relevant advice on how we can also go out on a limb for Jesus. And there is joy in daring to pursue your call.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris Consider this: Walt Disney was fired by a newspaper editor for lack of ideas. Walt also went bankrupt several times before he built ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17, 1 Corinthians 12:12-15

Denomination: Methodist

Are We In The End Times

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 13, 2001

Is there proof that we are in the end times?

Are We in the End Times? Are we in the end times? This question has been asked throughout the history of the church. So, let me rephrase the question, Do I feel that our present day Church Age to be the last of the Church Ages before the coming of Christ? After much reading and studying the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-36

Denomination: Methodist

Caught In The Act

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 14, 2001

Why would Jesus dismiss the adulteress in John knowing full well of her sin?

Caught in the Act” John 8:1-11 1Jesus went across to Mount Olives, 2but He was soon back in the temple again. He sat down and taught them. Jesus is sitting in the middle of a small crowd, which is gathering at the synagogue one morning. They had come to hear Jesus speak to them concerning the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Witness In Testimony

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Jan 7, 2002

How should the members of a church witness! Every way that they can!!

Witness in Testimony Called to be the Lord’s Witnesses Matt 28:18-20, And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8, Matthew 28:18-20

A Lukewarm Church

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Jan 11, 2002

A sermon designed to motivate complacent Christians to become more committed and involved in the church.

Introduction: When I was a kid growing up on the farm, one of the annual jobs I always looked forward to was the "chicken harvest." I guess I should apologize in advance for the somewhat graphic nature of this illustration; however, it best illustrates my point. Nonetheless, I looked forward to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Searching For Milk And Honey And Finding Nothing But Grass?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 8, 2006

While we search for a land of milk and honey, we often find nothing but green grass. With patience and love and effort green grass can turn into milk. OBSTACLES ARE WHAT YOU SEE WHEN YOU LOSE SIGHT OF GOD AND THE GOAL. DRY WELLS WILL PRODUCE EMPTY BUCKETS

THIS LAND OF MILK AND HONEY LOOKS LIKE GRASS TO ME? THIS IS NOT AN OBSTACLE --- THIS IS AN OPPORTUNITY! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is a two part lesson. Let us ponder a few points before we start. Is not this a land of milk and honey? NO, TO MY EYES IT LOOKS JUST LIKE A ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Demons

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Dec 11, 2006

The Bible not only teaches that the existence of the devil and demons are real. But, that they were once holy.

Demonic Possession The Bible not only teaches that the existence of the devil and demons are real. But, that they were once holy. However, they allowed their leader, Satan to lead them away from God. Their ultimate end will be eternal damnation when God judges the demons and Satan at the Great ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:10-15

Denomination: Holiness

The Surprise Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Dec 16, 2006

The surprise of Christmas is that God loved us enough to send us His Son to die for our sins.

The Surprise of Christmas Text: Luke 2:1-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: Every year at Christmas, my Mother and I would play this little game of cat and mouse. She would try to keep me from knowing what I was getting for Christmas, and I would do all in my power to find out before ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Getting Sober For Christmas Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Dec 16, 2006

We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealers and dead beat parents. He came for mass murders and terrorists as well as nice people like you and me.

Response Goal: Individuals prompted by the Holy Spirit will pray the last verses of Psalm 139. REPENTANCE POINT {paradigm shifts or changes in our thinking}: We need to get sober for Christmas. We need to admit Jesus came to save sinners like us. He didn’t come just for people like drug dealer ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Power Of Darkness Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Dec 19, 2006

Satan has a plan for each of our lives - to sift us like wheat. If we recognize it we can overcome it in the power of the Holy Spirit

There is a philosophy out there today that says man is basically good and if you take off the restraints and the laws we will eventually grow into a utopian world where crime and poverty will be a thing of the past. There’s only problem with that philosophy: its dead wrong; its 180 degrees out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-72

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Seeing Answered Prayers

Contributed by Wendell Johnson on Dec 19, 2006

Five things that you need to see your prayers answered

Seeing Answered Prayers James 5: 16 Confess [your] faults one to another, and pray one for another, that ye may be healed. The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much. 17 Elias was a man subject to like passions as we are, and he prayed earnestly that it might not rain: and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-46

Denomination: Pentecostal

Whom Shall I Fear?

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on Oct 16, 2006

In 732 AD, Charles Martel, AKA "The Hammer", stopped the Islamic invasion of Europe and preserved the future of Christianity for a thousand years. Was Charles choosen by God?

The date was October 11, 732 A.D. The place was southern France in the modern day province of Poitou-Charentes. On that date, two mighty armies met on a wide rolling plain between the ancient, walled cities of Tours and Poitiers. Their confrontation is known as the “Battle of Tours,” and it ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed