Sermons on Clearing:

The Good Shepherd, Leads Us, Into Everlasting Life.

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on Apr 3, 2001

The Word of God makes it very clear that as we move through times of sorrow and grief, God is with us. God is there to comfort us and sustain us.

The Celebration of the life of our dear loved one. Psalms 46:1-2 Opening I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die. We have two purposes here today, to CELEBRATE LIFE and to OFFER ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

The Miracle In Gadara.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 24, 2003

Isn’t it amazing that people in Jesus day were so blind, while the demons were so clear about who Jesus was?

The miracle in Gadara. Mark 5:1 -- 20. 11/23/03 Down in South Carolina, there was this area part swamp land and wooded area pretty far from any house. One evening I decided I would go hunting in that area. I would carry my bow and arrows and tree stand about a mile and one-half back in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

This Is The Third Time! Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 1, 2003

What kind of warnings do you listen to? Paul makes it clear in this chapter that talk is about over and action is about to take place.

2 Corinthians 13 - For the Third Time! I remember being a child and hearing the ominous words from my mom or dad, "That’s the third time I’ve told you…" Whoever said, "Three’s a charm" was uninformed. Three can also mean big trouble! Paul says this twice in the final words of this letter. In ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foolish Gospel

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 6, 2006

Ever wonder why, in a world of mega structures and information superhighways, the cross is the message that we have to preach? Well Pual makes it very clear...

I don’t know if you have noticed, but our society has become more and more saturated with knowledge, more so than any other generation before it. Most children, by the age of 8 or 9 know more about computers than their parents. Currently more new information is being created and revised on Web ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Don't Lose Heart

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 28, 2006

What happens when we lose heart and how to overcome it. 1- Obvious doubt 2- Clear Evidence 3- Great commendation

INTRO.- ILL.- The New York City Transit Company was missing a bus and a driver some years ago. For over a week, authorities searched for the man but couldn’t find him. Finally, ten days later after the man had disappeared, he was found, bus included, in Miami, FL! The driver said, "I’d had it ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-11, Matthew 11:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Purpose In Deliverance

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Oct 4, 2005

We usually want deliverance, but God has an additional purpose beyond just rescuing us. In this famous battle passage, the purpose of God is clear.

Passage: Judges 7:1-22 Intro: As we have followed the faith adventure of Gideon, we have seen something. 2. God’s purpose was much more than the deliverance of Israel from the Midianites who visited annually like unwelcome in-laws 3. it was to deliver them with the goal of teaching a positive ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical Free

How To Approach Problematic Preaching Pardoxs

Contributed by Michael Blankenship on May 14, 2001

Peter needed to clear aaway all things that distracted his view of Christ. When we put Christ First there are countless blessings that will come.

First Baptist Church 545 South Main Street Jellico, Tennessee. 37762 Bro. Michael Blankenship www.jfb.faithsite.com/default.asp May 14, 2001 "Peter put all of them outside, and then he knelt down andprayed. He turned to the body and said, ’Tabitha, get up.’ Then she opened her eyes, and seeing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:40

Denomination: Baptist

The Pursuit Of Holiness

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Sep 2, 2009

Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we can’t be with God without first being holy....

Hebrews 12:14-12:14 The Pursuit of Holiness Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Consider for a moment the implication of this passage. Without holiness, no one will see the Lord,,, The weight of this passage is clear,we,,,we,, we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 24, 2006

Ephesians gives the read a clear understanding of the key elements of the Christian faith--saved by grace, a witness to those around us, and standing against evil.

Ephesians 2:10 “Alive in Christ” INTRODUCTION If you don’t have the correct keys, you cannot unlock the door. This is true in our daily lives and it is true in our Christian lives, also. If we are going to live the abundant life that is ours in Christ, there are certain keys that we must ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Profound Heresies

Contributed by John A. Peck on Jan 27, 2010

On the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, a clear look at some distorted teachings on Atonement and Salvation are presented, one by one, and a brief look at the therapeutic nature of Atonement.

Some Profound Heresies Luke 18:10-14 Today, I’m going to teach you some profound heresies! In today’s Gospel, we have two men. This is a short, but important parable. First, the Pharisee. The Pharisee begins his prayer “O God, I thank you that I am not like other ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:10-14

Denomination: Orthodox

We Got Problems, But We’re Family

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 29, 2010

As believers in Jesus Christ we need to make a clear commitment to loving each other as a family, for our sake and for our witness to a watching world.

We’ve Got Problems, But We’re Family! Text: Romans 12:10 "Be devoted to one another in brotherly love". Psalm 133:1 "How wonderful it is, how pleasant, when brothers live together in harmony!" The December 31, 1989 issue of the Chicago Tribune pictured a series of photographs of the best photos ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pain Perspective - Pt. 1 - Pain Perversion Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 24, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 1- Pain Perversion It has been said that there are only 2 things that are certain in life . . . death and taxes. However, I would add a third certain to that list. We know this is certain because it is a direct result of the choices and ramifications to those choices that Adam ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pain Perspective - Pt. 2 - Pain Plots Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 2 - Pain Plots You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be working in pain all your life ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pain Perspective - Pt. 3 - People, Permanent, And Perfected Pain Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2014

It interrupts comfort. It turns heaven into hell. Pain . . . it can cloud our vision or clear our vision. We must gain pain perspective.

Pain Perspective Pt. 3 – People, Permanent, and Perfected Pain You will remember that there are only three things that are certain in life . . . death, taxes, and then we added pain to the list because we are told in Genesis 3:19 that because of our own fallenness we will be: “be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal