Sermons on Compassionate God:

The Truth About Betrayal

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 22, 2001

The story of Jesus and His betrayal by Judas challenges us to consider the real truth about betrayal, and our personal struggle with it.

"The Truth About Betrayal" Matthew 26:17-35 INTRODUCTION When you hear the word "betrayal", what do you think of? Do you think of --- Joseph, Jacob, David, Julius Caesar, Benedict Arnold, or perhaps someone close to you? To "betray" means "to prove faithless or treacherous to, as to a trust or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-35

Denomination: Baptist

Comparison Of Faults

Contributed by Rodney Carr on Feb 10, 2001

This sermon will help those to understand that your sin is not greater or smaller than your brother’s sin.

sIntroduction Preachers, like the congregation, are not immune to sin like most unbelievers would think. Anyone in the Christian faith should know that a Preacher can be overtaken in a fault or sin just like most, if not, all church members does in some point in their spiritual life. Most church ...read more

Scripture: John 13:21-38

Denomination: Baptist

Life And Death

Contributed by Lindeal Greer on Feb 19, 2001

Wonder who will be the next to die?

Life & Death Wonder who will be the next to die? Ecc 9: 7-12 Some people live to be old. Death is the surest thing about life. Heb 9: 27 “And as it is appointed for men to die once, but after this the judgement.” As David said, “there is but a step between me and death” I Samuel 20: 3 Job ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 9:7-12, Hebrews 9:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Plea To Praise Series

Contributed by Norm Beckett on Apr 8, 2001

Don’t concentrate on the help you need, recognise that the helper is right there with you.

PLEA TO PRAISE "The crowds that went ahead of him and those that followed shouted, ’Hosanna to the Son of David!’ "Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord!’ ’Hosanna in the highest!’ (Matthew 21: 9) As Jesus entered Jerusalem on that day long ago, he attracted a large crowd of people. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Trip Wires Series

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 24, 2002

WHen we step out in faith we can count on the enemy setting up trip wires to cause us to fall.

Trip Wires Matt. 14:25-33 In the time of war, troops would do all they could to sabotage the enemies advance. They would use Land mines, booby traps, snipers, etc. The most efficient and sneaky were the trip wires. They would be thin strong wire camouflaged along the ground just high ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Preaching G. E. M. S.

Contributed by Travis Moore on Dec 6, 2000

The joy and importance of preacing - A sermons FOR preachers

Preaching G. E. M. S. 2 Timothy 4:2 Introduction: The Priority of Preaching - A. Words for “preach” in the KJV Bible: 1. Preach - 50 times in 47 verses 2. Preached - 61 times in 59 verses 3. Preaching - 27 times in 27 verses 4. Preacher - 11 times in 11 verses 5. Preacheth 3 times in 3 verses 6. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:2

Denomination: Baptist

Peter's Supernatural Walk Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 8, 2001

exposition on Matt ch 14

PETER’S SUPERNATURAL WALK Matthew 14 v. 22 - 36 we see here :- 1. A lesson in patience v. 22 "he sent the multitudes away" John 6 v. 15 "they would make him a king but he departed" his ordination was from above and not from the earth 2. A lesson in prayer v. 23 "he went up into a mountain apart ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Holiness

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts

Criteria For Resolving Conflicts Illustration:How to turn a disagreement into a feud: 1. Be sure to develop and maintain a healthy fear of conflict, letting your own feelings build up so you are in an explosive frame of mind. 2. If you must state your concerns, be as vague and general as ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Five Signs Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 17, 2007

Growing up and Getting Better.

Five signs of Christian maturity There are gauges to check your car, warning bells, GROOVES ON ROAD They’re here for Christians too So tonght we’re going to find out “HOW YOU DOIN’?” Ephesians 4:14-16 Here we have some gauges that Paul has set to see how we’re doing Are we advancing, Do we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Celebrity Christ.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Apr 2, 2007

- Christ popular with the people now was the time to make his move - Satan offered the kingdoms of the world at the beginning of his ministry - Now at the end the people wanted him as king - But what was His concern?

A Celebrity is a famous or well-known person - Angelyne. of Los Angeles, hired an agent to make her famous, and so he plastered her picture on billboards throughout the city. - She does not advertise beer or cigarettes or cars or restaurants or hotels. - Nor does she type, or have skills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Elements Of Unity Series

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Apr 16, 2007

THIS IS ONE PART OF A SERIES OF LESSONS ON UNITY. THIS HAS BEEN DESIGHNED FOR A RELAXED ATMOSPHERE SUCH AS MID-WEEK SERVICE OR SMALL GROUP.

ELEMENTS OF UNITY: ASSEMBLE YOURSELVES 4/16/07 (Psa 133:1) A Song of degrees of David. Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! Note the word Unity It takes U and I to make UNITY Without I we just UN-TY everything God has put together Without U we are just ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

African Wedding

Contributed by Sheldon Rox on Mar 24, 2007

Wedding of a young couple

Walaya and Tonnjo We are here today to participate in a most joyous occasion, to celebrate one of life’s greatest moments, by acknowledging the wedding of Tonnjo and Walaya. You are now taking into your care and keeping the happiness of the one person in all the world whom you love. You are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The New You

Contributed by Patrick Carvell on Jan 1, 2007

Seek the things above. Set your mind on the things above. Secure when Jesus comes from above.

Do you remember as a child the "if" statements your parents made? Or as a parent some of the "ifs" you placed on someone else? The conditions set for you to complete a task. You would ask, May I....... go fishing/Clean room go to friends/Clean house Christmas presents/ if good. Today’s ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Put An Asterisk By Your Name

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 15, 2005

This sermon examines some of the key elements that should characterize a believers life.

In writing, whenever you put an asterisk by something you are drawing attention to a footnote, a note or to a reference. At the end of Galatians Paul does something that is similar to putting an asterisk in your writing. In the book of Galatians Paul has combated the false teachings of the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Decision Time

Contributed by Kevin Shelton on Aug 25, 2007

Easter is about a great choice between Life and Death, have you made a decision

What is it that draws more people to church on Easter Sunday than any other Sunday during the year? The answer is so simple that most miss it. Easter is a time of decision It is a time for most to make a final choice: much like our Savior did: to go all the way with GOD. East has a sense of ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Baptist