Sermons on Church Family:

If God Is Good, Why Is Life So Unfair? Part Two

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 14, 2001

An Expository Sermon From Psalm 73 On How Perspective Can Make It Seem That God Is Not Good, and Life Is Not Fair. Part 2 of 2

"If God is Good, Why is Life so unfair" Illustration: At the San Diego Padres baseball games, between innings once in a while, they put a little puzzle on the score board. They have the outline of a baseball player and a trivia question; you try to guess who the player is. They start off by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prime Directive

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Feb 18, 2001

The greatest commandment: to love God with all our heart, mind, soul & strength

Prime Directive Introduction I came across an article recently that was a response to a letter written by someone who was in anguish over trying to figure out how to live the Christian life. This is part of that letter: "He made us a perfect world that works according to physical laws that we can ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 21, 2001

A focus on faith and healing. And, just why did Jesus tell the paralytic his sins were forgiven?

OPEN: It was the first day of basketball practice at Wingate High School in Brooklyn, N.Y. The Coach handed a ball to each player. "Boys," he said, "I want you to practice shooting from the spots you might expect to be in during the game." One of the boys (who was pretty much there as a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition And The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Mar 12, 2001

Christians will meet opposition today justas they did in Jesus day. The Holy Spirit is given to help them meet that opposition.

There’s no doubt that for the early Christians, opposition and persecution were a fact of life. We only have to read a few chapters into the history of the early Church, as we find it in Acts and we discover Peter and John being arrested and brought before the Sanhedrin to explain why they’re ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Stuck In The Middle; Smack Dab In The Middle

Contributed by Robert Castile on Nov 16, 2002

Moses and the Israelites find themselves stuck in the middle between Pharoah and the Red Sea.

Stuck in the Middle, Smack Dab in the Middle Exodus 14:1-31 Big Idea: Being stuck in the middle, smack dab in the middle sometimes is the best place to be to see God do his thing. Introduction: Remember when you were a kid and you’d come home from school, throw your books on the floor, and head ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Frustrated With God

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 19, 2002

We can trust God in every circumstance.

FRUSTRATED WITH GOD Psalm 10:1-18 S: Trust Th: Prayer: A Passion for His Presence Pr: WE CAN TRUST GOD IN EVERY CIRCUMSTANCE. ?: Inductive KW: steps TS: We will find in our study of Psalm 10, three steps that will help us understand how to handle frustration with God. The ____ step is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18, Psalm 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson On Hebrews 6

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2002

Hebrews 6 is a difficult portion of scripture, we ponder to unlock it’s mystery.

LESSON ON BLASPHEMY? A LESSON ON HEBREWS 6. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Subject: What is Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit From: ??????? I am seeking Biblical wisdom on this subject of blasphemy? Is it premeditating sin? Or is it something totally different? Can it be committed ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-8, Psalm 51:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Faithful Series

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 23, 2001

Third in a series on Matthew 24 & 25, this message focuses on the mandate to be faithful with what God has entrusted to us since Jesus is coming back and we don’t know when.

Because Jesus Is Returning . . . "Be Faithful- Matthew 25:14-30" I like reading bumper stickers. Sometimes you get an unusual combination of bumper stickers on one car that give an unintended message. One such combination was funny. One read: JESUS IS COMING! and the one next to it said: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Godly Wisdom

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 1, 2001

Godly wisdom 1. Has a different source. 2. Has a different goal. 3. Has a different result.

Cadillac has a new technology available for their cars called "OnStar." Those purchasing the service have a 24/7 information servant available. OnStar includes a completely hands-free, voice-activated phone — you never have to dial. Through a satellite Global Positioning System (GPS), someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Methodist

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part Ii - That I Might Know Him Series Series

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001

Was Jesus capable of sinning?

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part II The Infinite Knowledge of God By Elder James L. Groce Pastor of Calvary Apostolic Tabernacle Molino, FL Feb. 10, 2001 Somewhere, in the limited understanding of man, there arose the misconception that God who is omniscient, all knowing, in order to be able to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Presence And Awareness Are The Twin Keys To Blessing, Righteousness And Pe

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Dec 18, 2001

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Psalm 24 December 23, 2001 Title: “Presence and awareness are the twin keys to blessing, righteousness and peace.”

Year A. 4th Sunday of Advent Psalm 24 December 23, 2001 Title: “Presence and awareness are the twin keys to blessing, righteousness and peace.” The Ark of the Covenant, said to have been built by Bezalel for Moses in the desert of Sinai according to Exodus 37: 1-9, symbolized God’s presence in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

The Choice Of Faith

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 30, 2001

Faith is a choice we have to make, even when life disappoints us. We can choose faith, or discouragement. The choice of faith is what God is pleased with, and responds to.

Life is not always easy. It’s not always fair, nor is it always kind. Life can take some twists and turns that we are simply not prepared for. And although we know that life can be cruel and disappointing, it seems that we are rarely ever prepared for things to go wrong. One of the facts of life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

When You Fast... Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Oct 30, 2002

#2 of 4 sermons on biblical fasting.

When You Fast… (Matthew 6:16-18) I. The Wrong Way to Fast A. Fasting as a hypocrite 1. To gain a sense of God’s approval and self-approval 2. To fulfill a religious act 3. To gain religious recognition B. Fasting for recognition 1. Danger of feeling “super-spiritual” 2. Danger of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:16-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You're Next Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 22, 2003

We must have the courage to move forward.

YOU’RE NEXT Joshua 1:1-9 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO MOVE FORWARD. ?: What? What keeps us from doing so? KW: Obstacles TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 1:1-19 six obstacles that may keep us from moving forward. The _____ obstacle that may keep us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Study And Application Of Scripture In The Life Of A Disciple Series

Contributed by Daniel Dennison on Jul 22, 2003

This is the 4th in a series of 8 on discipleship.

Last week we talked about sin. We talked about its effects on our life, how it can hinder our walks as disciples, and why we should flee from it and strive for righteousness. Now in order for us to lead pure lives, we must know what sin is and when we are sinning. The only way we can do this is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:12-14

Denomination: Methodist