Sermons on Common Market:

Stumbling Block Or Salt?

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Sep 28, 2003

The text is for the Sixteenth Sunday after Pentecost, Common Lectionary Reading for Year B, and looks at Characteristics of a Disciple as in the previous two Sundays.

STUMBLING BLOCK OR SALT? MARK 9:38-50 --by R. David Reynolds Mark’s Gospel has been giving us excellent glimpses into the character of a true disciple of Jesus Christ. As I prayerfully considered our text this morning two points spoke most powerfully to me. Jesus warns us as His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:38-50

Denomination: Methodist

Holy Ground

Contributed by Vernon Murray on Mar 11, 2004

Whether or not you have ever been to Israel, you can discover holy ground along the common pathways of everyday life.

INTRODUCTION Many Christians have experienced the exhilaration of touring the Holy Land. They have felt the exuberance of walking where Jesus walked and kneeling where He prayed. They have witnessed the wonder of life while standing at the empty tomb. These sacred experiences will linger for a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dealing With Conflict Wisely

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Feb 6, 2005

A look at how Paul dealt with a conflict he had with Peter and 5 common mistakes people make when dealing with conflict

SBC Philippi 2/6/05 am Rev. Jeff Simms Dealing With Conflict Wisely Galatians 2:11-14 Primary Purpose: To discuss the Bible way to handle conflict in our lives and to examine 5 mistakes that people make in dealing with conflict There are a few things that are guarantees in this life. I know ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Silly Putty Christian

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 2, 2004

Learn about what Silly Putty and Christians have in common in this creative message using one of America’s favorite toys!

The Silly Putty Christian The Gospel According To a Rubbery Toy 1/14/04 I. Introduction During World War II an engineer at General Electric named James Wright was searching for a synthetic rubber substitute. In one of his experiments, he poured boric acid into a test tube filled with silicone oil, ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, 1 John 4:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Constitution Of The Church Of The Living God Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST

BIG IDEA: THEME OF 1 TIMOTHY: THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD MUST BE STRUCTURED AROUND APPROPRIATE STANDARDS FOR CONDUCT AND THE COMMON CONFESSION OF UNION WITH CHRIST INTRODUCTION: Importance of Structure in the Local Church -- not just do whatever you please, however you want; There are standards ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe God

Contributed by Toby Powers on Jan 25, 2006

Faith is believing when common sense tells you not to believe. Faith is believing the impossible in the face of the critics. Do you believe?

From the Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA I Believe God Acts 27:21-26 Intro: This passage tells of a time when the Apostle Paul is imprisoned for preaching the Gospel. He is being sent to Rome to face trial there. Just as they determine to sail out, Paul tells the Captain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Conversion Baptism & Pentecost Baptism

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 29, 2006

Points out that the baptism of Pentecost was a unique experiences whereas conversion-baptism should be the common experience of every believer. 8 pages

THE WATER-SPIRIT BAPTISM OF THE CONVERSION EXPERIENCE CONTRASTED WITH THE SPIRIT-BAPTISM OF PENTECOST PREPARED 01-28-2006 Easterners with Oriental mental patterns, though mentally they recognize the difference between the reality of something and the symbol of the reality, often speak of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Why Am I So Depressed? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 19, 2010

Depression is common....where does it come from, what does it look like, and how do I get rid of it?

Why are you cast down, O my soul, and why are you disquieted within me? Psalm 42:5a (NRSV) If I were going to give this message a subtitle it would come from what one of my friends wrote to me about my question: How does depression feel? She wrote: Depression feels pretty good when you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:5

Denomination: United Methodist

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 7, 2009

Ever feel discouraged that life is too much? Fear of failure is common, but God has a secret weapon to deploy on your behalf!

Atychiphobia is the fear of failure. While I don’t subscribe to their philosophy, PsychologyToday.com posed an interesting question recently: “What would you attempt if you knew you could not fail?” Fear of failure is closely associated with the fear of criticism and the fear of rejection. This is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

There Are Territorial Demons In Hidden Places

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jan 7, 2014

We have to be cautious of our surroundings and what we allow in our circle, for territorial demons are known to be in common place in disguise.

There are Territorial Demons in Hidden Places Acts 28:1 And when they were escaped, then they knew that the island was called Melita. 28:2 And the barbarous people shewed us no little kindness: for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Depression Series

Contributed by Cameron Bottema on Jul 8, 2013

Elijah demonstrated seven of the most common symptoms of depression; God responded and with in four ways to help Elijah overcome his depression.

A friend of mine spent four years working in psychiatric wards in hospitals while he was in college and graduate school. He said the approach to the patients seemed to be the same: it would begin with medication, individual counseling and group therapy and often lead to EST (electric shock ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Friends

Repentance Demanded Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 15, 2014

Jesus here teaches us the urgency of repentance. Death is the common denominator for everyone. Only repentance can bring life to people.

LUKE 13:1--9 [PARABLES IN LUKE] REPENTANCE DEMANDED [Deuteronomy 13:12-18 / Isaiah 1:15-19] A mixture of thoughts and emotions swept over me when I heard that a plane had crashed near Pittsburgh, killing everyone aboard. I felt numb. So many people were suddenly ushered into eternity. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Surrender Your Thoughts Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 23, 2019

All of our actions have a common beginning, long before they are actions they are thoughts. How do we control our thoughts?

Surrender your thoughts Next week is December 1st, the first Sunday of Advent and that means that today is the last Sunday in our Surrender Series. And over the past few weeks I’ve been mulling over where I would land for this last message. Since Thanksgiving we’ve looked at various areas of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Siege Is Over!

Contributed by Abimbola Salu on Jun 17, 2023

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times.

A “siege” is a military term, which the dictionary describes as a “military blockade of a city or fortified place to compel it to surrender”. This was common in Biblical times. In those days, cities were usually surrounded with walls to protect them from invasion by other nations. There is usually ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:24-33, 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon On Is Heaven Available To All?

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 8, 2022

Heaven is defined by Wikipedia as a common religious cosmological or transcendent supernatural place, where certain beings are said to originate, be enthroned, or reside.

Richard Duane Warren otherwise known as Rick Warren, an American Southern Baptist evangelical Christian pastor and author once remarked: "The Bible tells us that Jesus Christ came to do three things. He came to have my past forgiven, you get a purpose for living and a home in Heaven." ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16, Revelation 21:4, 1 Corinthians 2:9, Luke 23:43