Sermons on Child Discipline:

Psalm 42

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Sep 3, 2001

A psalm of despair with an antidote

Psalm 42 This morning’s psalm is Psalm 42, which has been called a psalm of despair. But it is more than that. It does also contains the antidote. There is a lot in the psalm, but I would like to look at three aspects of it today: These aspects are: 1. Despair is disabling 2. Despair can lead ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11, Psalm 42:1-3

Denomination: Anglican

Run The Good Race Series

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Sep 12, 2001

Part of the Fit for Life PowerPak.

Introductory Considerations 1. I enjoy watching Olympic games. (describe some favourite events). Easy to share in the joy of the winner as she/he realized she/he had won. All that glory for just a few races that took less time than most television commercials. 2. Then I saw a special feature ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, 1 Corinthians 9:24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Church Leadership Training #1 Series

Contributed by James May on Apr 19, 2001

Character traits of leadership are necessary to be a leader in the church and in the Kingdom of God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:7-8, Matthew 7:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Are You Being Formed ?

Contributed by Stuart Blount on Apr 20, 2001

What is shaping us is of great importance to our progress as followers of Jesus. God’s desire for us is transFORMation.

WHAT IS FORMING YOU ? Galatians 4:12-20 ….. Key verse: 19: “My dear children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is FORMED in you …..” What shapes you ? What is the goal of life ? What forms who I am ? These are really important questions for anyone who can honestly ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anger Series

Contributed by Troy Mason on Apr 21, 2001

This is what Jesus teaches about anger and how to deal with it.

Anger Matthew 5:21-26, 38-48 INTRODUCTION: Does being angry condemn you to hell as these verses indicate? I. Jesus’ interpretation of the Sixth Commandment A. Pharisees and Scribes had taught that only outright murder was forbidden by the commandment. B. Sinful anger builds through 3 stages 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-27, Matthew 5:38-48

Denomination: Baptist

Running With The Pigs

Contributed by James May on Apr 23, 2001

Even Pigs couldn’t stand to run the demons for long, but people choose to live with demons in control of their lives instead of Christ.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34, Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Complaining Will Get Gods Attention

Contributed by James Bryant on Apr 26, 2001

Is there ANY reason for complaining? ? ?

COMPLAINING WILL GET GOD"S ATTENTION Numbers 11:1 (1) And when the people complained, it displeased the Lord: and the Lord heard it; and his anger was kindled; and the fire of the Lord burnt among them, and consumed them that were in the uttermost parts of the camp. Ever asked someone how they ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves A Cheerful Quitter!

Contributed by James May on Apr 27, 2001

This is not your ordinary meaning of the word QUIT.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:13-14, Luke 10:2-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is There A Murderer In Your Mind? Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Apr 29, 2001

Our anger can create destructive tendencies. Jesus wants us to handle it properly.

I. A False Interpretation (21-22a) A. Observing the Law Outwardly 1. Jewish leaders had reduced 6th commandment to only an act 2. Only judgment feared was from courts of earth B. Neglecting the Law Inwardly 1. Jesus said 6th commandment deals w/matters of the heart 2. “To be unjustly angry and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Obedient Faith

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 3, 2001

Faith is more than feeling but step of obedience

Man walked up to vending machine, put in coin and pressed button labed, ’Coffee, double cream, sugar’. No cup appeared but the nozzles went into action sending forth coffee, cream and sugar. All disappearing down the drain and the machine turned off. ’That is real automation..this thing even ...read more

10 Stupid Things Preachers Do To Mess Up Their Church

Contributed by Travis Moore on May 7, 2001

A look at some common but devistating mistakes of preachers.

10 STUPID THINGS PREACHERS DO TO MESS UP THEIR CHURCH 2 Timothy 4:10 1. They spent too little time in prayer, and pray with too little fervency. (1 Thess 5:17; James 5:16) 2. They spend too little time preparing their sermons, thereby offering their congregation malnurishing spiritual meals. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Championship Wrestling

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon seeks to enlighten Christians as to the difficulty of the battle in overcoming our fleshly desires that would keep us defeated.

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31 Title: “Championship Wrestling” Introduction: It is now twenty years since Jacob made his covenant at Bethel. The place where Jacob made a pillow of stones and laid down and slept. During the night as Jacob dreamed he saw a ladder setting upon the earth and reaching to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

America's Remedy

Contributed by Charles Mallory on May 24, 2001

Find out how humbleness, prayer, and repentance in the life of a Christian can become the remedy for what ails our Nation and churches today.

IT HAS BEEN SAID THAT CHRISTIANS ARE A LOT LIKE TEA BAGS. YOU’LL NEVER KNOW HOW STRONG THEY ARE UNTIL YOU PUT THEM IN HOT WATER! UNFORTUNATELY, WE MAY NEVER GET TO KNOW HOW STRONG SOME CHRISTIANS COULD ACTUALLY BE BECAUSE THEY WILL DO JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO AVOID BEING PUT INTO HOT WATER. WHAT I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:12-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Your Response Determines Your Future

Contributed by Mike Holley on May 25, 2001

our response to opportunities in life determines our future. It is the same in the spiritual realm. Every response has consquences and has an impact on our future. Offenses seems to be one of the major events in the church today.

‘Your Response Determines Your Future” I. Introduction A. Your response determines your future: 1. Deception is not knowing while thinking you know. 2. Holy Spirit will reveal, that which is hidden. 3. Unknowingly you will look at “offense opportunities” through the glasses that you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Proof Of An Obedient Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 25, 2001

The fact of our new life is proven by the way we live our lives.

 Today we continue discuss John’s concern that believers discover how to maintain unbroken fellowship with Christ. It is the secret to living a dynamic Christian life. If anyone thirst, let him come to Me and drink….out of his heart shall flow rivers of living water(JN 7:37-38) ’This ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6