Sermons on Complain:

276 – Sing A New Song

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Dec 27, 2003

David teaches us how to sing a new song - compared to the Model prayer by Jesus.

Humor: A preacher went to visit an elderly woman from his church who had just had an operation. As he was sitting there talking with her, he noticed a bowl of peanuts on the stand next to the bed. He began to eat them, and soon it was time for him to leave. When he got up he noticed he had eaten ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Peace: Jehovah Shalom Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 21, 2003

This is part 5 of a series examining the OT names of God.

Who is God? A God of Peace: The Calling of Gideon (Jehovah Shalom) Judges 6-7 I. If you don’t have the peace of God, you don’t have real peace. (6:1-10) A. The Problems of Israel. 1. The Midianites. Who were they? a. Compare them to The Magnificent Seven: - Mexican ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

We are admonished against becoming bitter in our walk this side. Let us look into God’s word for greater direction.

Our Battle Against Becoming Bitter Why do we harbor bitterness in our hearts??? The following may give us an insight. One day, two monks were walking through the countryside. They were on their way to another village to help bring in the crops. As they walked, they spied an old woman sitting at ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Unity Releases

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 3, 2004

Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! These 5 principles work every time for a church that is serious about making a difference with their faith.

“Biblical Unity Releases” Acts 2:40-47 Unity is not just for the factory and the family, but also for our fellowship and our faith! Maybe you heard about this… A young girl wandered into the deep woods of British Columbia for hours. Mom and Dad called the police and a search party was formed ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:40-47

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want For Your Marriage?

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 30, 2006

The Apostle Paul shares the secret to a happy marriage. True happiness is found in Christ alone.

So, Mike and Michelle, what do you want for your marriage? Mike, I suppose you want a cheerful Michelle who will be supportive and compliment the work you’ll do as a pastor. Michelle, I believe you once said that you wanted kids, crazy kids like the Habben girls. I’ll take that as a compliment! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons For The Disciples

Contributed by Joel Santos on Jul 18, 2007

Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples.

Lessons for Disciples Luke 17: 1-10 Jesus is still travelling towards Jerusalem. Along the way He gives instruction to the crowd and to the disciples. Luke 17: 1-10 contains four challenges to the disciples. 1. A disciple must avoid putting stumbling blocks in front of others (17: 1-3a). ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 3: Attitudes For Wall Building

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 24, 2007

In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do.

A. PRINCIPLES OF WALL BUILDING WHAT IS YOUR WALL In this series, a wall is a symbol, i.e., word that stands for the task God has called you to do. 1. A wall protects more than you and your family, it is for many others. Therefore never be a wall builder for narrow or selfish reasons. 2. But when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

Integrity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 30, 2012

Integrity is a quality closely associated with wisdom, righteous living, and character. People of integrity are good ambassadors for our Lord!

Integrity (Proverbs 20: 9-14) 1. One gals tells this story: It was a sunny Saturday afternoon in Oklahoma City. My friend, a proud father named Bobby, was taking his two little boys to play miniature golf. He walked up to the fellow at the ticket counter and said, "How much is it to get in?" The ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Thirst

Contributed by Ken Henson on Apr 17, 2014

Water is a thematic element in the Gospel of John. Jesus baptised in it, turned it to wine, used it as a metaphor of life, used it to heal, walked on it, and washed His disciples feet with water. Yet on the cross He needed water, and He got none.

I Thirst In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. Now the earth was formless and empty, darkness was over the surface of the deep, and the Spirit of God was hovering over the waters. The first order of creation, even before God proclaimed, “let there be light”, there ...read more

Scripture: John 19:18

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Apr 29, 2009

IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE WORK. ORDINARILY, WE WOULD DEFEND THE ONE WHO IS SADDLED WITH ALL THE DUTIES OF WORK WHILE THE OTHER SITS IN LEISURE, BUT OUR

LESSONS LEARNED AT THE FEET OF JESUS LUKE 10: 38--42 INTRODUCTION: HERE WE HAVE A CONTRAST BETWEEN TWO SISTERS, MARTHA AND MARY. WE KNOW IT IS NOT UNUSUAL FOR TWO SISTERS TO DISAGREE, OR HAVE DIFFERENT IDEAS OF WAYS TO DO THINGS; ESPECIALLY IF ONE IS DOING ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42, Luke 10:38

Denomination: Baptist

Ive Got The Joy Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 16, 2009

We look at the flvor of joy

"I’ve Got the Joy...’ Galatians 5:22 Introduction: We used to sing a little chorus: "I’ve Got the Joy, Joy, Joy .. ." Watching many Christians makes me wonder why there seems to be so little joy among God’s people. We seem to have every¬thing figured out except how to be joyful. Joy is a fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed With Deity?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

How did Satan succeed in turning the Apostles into jelly in the Garden?

Disappointed with Deity Or “What a difference a day makes” Mt. 26:18-41 "Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad." (Mat 26:31) REFLECTION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:18-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Resolutions Of The Righteous

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 7, 2011

Discusses some Biblical "trade off's" that will help us face the future with confidence.

The Resolutions of the Righteous Psalm 37:1-8,23-28 INTRODUCTION: This is the time of year when many of us consider “Resolutions” or commitments for the New Year. We can mock this noble practice because of past failures, but few will “hit” the target without aiming. (Pr ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Blame It On The Leaders Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 6, 2010

Human beings love to blame their leaders for all their woes, but often our unbelief is the core issue.

Blame It On the Leaders (Numbers 14:1-25 and Hebrews 3:2,12-19) 1. Clear-thinking people are often interesting people. One woman shares this story: When my 88-year-old mother was called for jury duty, she had to submit to questioning by the opposing lawyers. "Have you ever dealt with an ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Man Vs. God Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 5, 2007

Men have always struggled against God but God wants to win men to salvation and prepare them for eternal life.

Man Vs. God Jonah 1:1-3 INTRO.: The words of our text are typical of the story of the struggle which has always gone on between man and God. The book is the story of a man who thinks he knows more than God and will, in spite of everything, do things his own way and govern his own life. First ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ