Sermons on Clinical:

It Takes Faith And Prayer

Contributed by Frank Zerbel on Feb 4, 2005

In our lesson today, we explore "The Healing of a Boy With an Evil Spirit" Mark 9:14-29

It Takes Faith and Prayer Pastor Frank Zerbel © 2005 FORGIVEN! Community Church Mark 9:14-29 I can remember one Saturday afternoon in the 60’s as I was outside with the push mower cutting the grass for my father when two men carrying a box down our driveway caught my attention. They sat it down ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

God's Valentine

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Feb 5, 2005

God’slove is the most powerful force in the world. In I Cor.13, Paul lists 6 things that pale in comparison to love.

God¡¯s Valentine 1 Cor 13:1-13 1 If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

Oop's! Theres A Fork In The Road!

Contributed by Kenneth Burisek on Feb 5, 2005

Narrow way/Broad way---Comparing two Old Testament men of God Joseph and David who came to the same fork in the road with a decision to make. I use a lot of Country/Western lingo as we are a country style church.

Oops !!! There’s a fork in the road !!! Matthew 7:13-14 * 7:13 Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the way, that leadeth to destruction, and many there be which go in thereat: * 7:14 Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leadeth unto life, and ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dealing With Anger Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Feb 6, 2005

Jesus’ teaching about anger is: 1. Murder begins as an attitude in the heart. 2. Anger grows as we express it in name calling and cursing. 3. Anger ends by means of reconciliation.

David A. Slagle, from Lawrenceville, Georgia, tells a wild story about an experience he had: “I served as a nurse in the operating room for several years. One day a couple arrived, both with gunshot wounds. He had awakened late for his first day on the job because his wife did not set the alarm. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Methodist

Toes In The Nose

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 7, 2005

Servants make the eternal difference.

TOES IN THE NOSE John 13:1-20 S: Service C: Jesus’ washing of feet Th: Sacrificial service Pr: SERVANTS MAKE THE ETERNAL DIFFERENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • We are to understand Jesus. • We are to serve each other • When faced with opposition, we still move ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Cistern Or Spring?

Contributed by Trey Harris on Feb 27, 2005

Our soul thirst is satisfied only through Christ.

“CISTERN OR SPRING?” JOHN 4:1-30 TREY HARRIS I think we are born thirsty. That must be why they start babies out on a liquid diet. We come into a dry world after being surrounded by water for nine months and I think we must spend the rest of our lives trying to once again experience the safety of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-30

Denomination: Methodist

Abortion Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jul 25, 2005

If abortion has been common throughout human history, why would Christians continue to oppose it? The case for Life.

SE102404 STOP THE WORLD 4. Abortion As we’ve seen today, Abortion is not new. It may be one of the hottest political topics in this nation for the last 30 years, but it’s not new. For instance, the Roman Empire had elaborate abortion laws, way more liberal than any country in 2004. When we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Forgive For Health

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

(Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Christian Action

Contributed by Mark Smith on Sep 26, 2006

A sermon on helping to grow your Christian walk in the actions that you take as a Christian

I. A. Christian Action: The action that characterizes a Christ-centered life. The relationship you have with Christ causes a “want-to” in you. You “want-to” be like Christ, therefore, you “want-to” show others Christ’s love, and you do that through your actions. 1. Christian action is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:29-37

Denomination: Methodist

Abraham - The Hero Of Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 2, 2006

Why did God find it necessary to test Abraham’s faith? What purpose did it serve?

OPEN: Three military recruiters were on hand to address a gathering of high school seniors. The recruiters represented different branches of the military: Army, Navy, and Marines and each of was given fifteen minutes to speak. The Army and Navy recruiters got a little carried away with their ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heritage Of Faith

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Feb 4, 2006

Believers should strive to achieve continuity of faith in the family.

INTRODUCTION A survey released by the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago revealed that the U.S. will likely no longer be a majority Protestant nation in years to come, due to a decline in affiliation with many Protestant churches. Between 1993 and 2002, the share of ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"Until He Comes"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Jan 9, 2007

The Scriptures specifically tell us what we are to be doing "Until He Comes".

“Until He Comes” Introduction: Do you remember those dreaded words your Mother would say to you when you were a child? “Wait until your Father comes home!” It was a long, anxious, dreary wait, wasn’t it? Jesus told us that He’s coming back. But, it doesn’t have to be with dreaded anticipation, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Easter ... Based On A True Story

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Apr 22, 2007

Easter is based not only on a true story, but on YOUR story.

I. INTRODUCTION A. We all love a true story, don’t we? 1. It explains our fascination with reality TV shows ... we want to know what it’s really like behind the scenes of anything we think might be interesting. B. I know for me, I love a true story ... I like to read, and much prefer true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

The Impediments Removed Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on May 1, 2007

Jesus healed the deaf/dumb man and then told the people not to tell anyone what they had had just seen. How different He is from the many self-seekers of today’s religious’ world.

MARK 7:36, 37 THE IMPEDIMENTS REMOVED I. STIPULATIONS: * Mark 7:36 A. Significance. B. Sensitivity. C. Spurned. II. SPECTATORS: ** Mark 7:37 A. Surprise. B. Statements. C. Surety. III. SIGNS: ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:36-37

Denomination: Methodist

More Than Chicken Soup

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

What is love? Laying ourselves down for others (some good stories)

More Than Chicken Soup What is love? I’m married to a scientist; some of her colleagues would describe love simply as a biochemical reaction in the brain that produces a variety of emotional stimuli and motivation for behavior. Is that love? I’m part of the culture of the late 20th ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:16-20

Denomination: Baptist