Sermons on Complaining:

Marks Of A Conquering Church

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 29, 2008

The Church has a God-ordained mission to save sinners and to develop the saints.

MARKS OF A CONQUERING CHURCH Text: John 14:16-17; Acts 1:1-5 Introduction: *A Complacent Church *A Complaining Church *A Conquering Church Which one could be the most productive for the Kingdom? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

The Lost Son

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 18, 2005

No matter what you’ve done, The Father is waiting to love you.

INTRO NEW COVENANT Luke 15:11-32 Lets talk about the second son for a minute Jesus is talking to the Pharisees He’s saying my children will be like the lost one- Y’all will stay home and sulk This boy says---I’ve been here- obeyed every commandment THAT’S A LIE- NO BOY EVER OBEYED ALL PARENTS ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Katrina & Christ-Our Shelter From The Storm

Contributed by Danny Moss on Sep 9, 2005

This message was prepared during the days follow- ing Hurricane Katrina which hit the Gulf Coast.

Karina & Christ (our Shelter from the Storm) p.1 Text-Isaiah 32:1-4 It’s great to be back in our church this Sunday! We’ve all been through a terrible ordeal with Hurri- cane Katrina. As a minister, and theologian, I’m try- ing to make sense of all this. I wonder why it happ- ened. I ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

For The Love Of Jesus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 24, 2007

Was Mary’s annointing of Jesus an extravagant gift or a waste of money?

For Love Of Jesus – John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: As I worked on this sermon, I heard in my head a song from a famous Broadway musical, “What I Did For Love” from The Chorus Line. These are the words sung by Diana and the Chorus: “Kiss today goodbye, the sweetness and the sorrow. Wish me luck, the ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

(Part 1) How To Avoid Sinking In Rough Seas Series

Contributed by W F on Feb 6, 2005

James shows us how to emerge from trials having mastered the art of living and becoming all we were intended to be.

LIVING THE HIGH LIFE Part 1. How to Avoid Sinking in Rough Seas James 1:1-12 INTRODUCTION All true followers of Jesus are surrounded by a variety of endless trials and tests. How do we deal with them without sinking under the pressure? James reveals a secret: Instead of caving in under the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: *other

Living In A Leaky Tent

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 15, 2007

Sometimes we go through struggles while living here on earth but God has a great reward waiting for us.

I. Raining when camping – Army – raining, training – dream of being in barracks or at home II. Dreaming of home while living in a tent is what our text today is talking about A. Just like our home is in our dreams it is also a reality B. We have to live in these tents while we wait for heaven ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

What To Do While You Wait

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Sep 20, 2007

Ever prayed and then waited on the anwser. What are we to do after we pray and we are just waiting on God to answer? This sermon peers into the upper Room as we learn from the disciples of Jesus what to do while we wait on Him!

Intro: Hunters wait for the kill Pregnant women wait 9 months for the birth Patients wait on the doctor Husbands wait on their wives while they shop Teenagers can hardly wait until theycan drive Psalm 62:5 “My soul, wait quietly on God alone.” Waiting is not the absence of movement! Waiting ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Blind Soldiers

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 24, 2007

FINDING MEANING IN A MEANINGLESS SITUATION

BLIND SOLDIERS 2 KINGS 6:15-18 When the servant of the man of God got up and went out early the next morning an army with horses and chariots had surrounded the city. “O my lord, what shall we do?” the servant asked. “Don’t be afraid,” the prophet answered. “those who are with us are more than ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Off To Work We Go! Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jun 19, 2007

Message #3 in Series: "Pursuing Excellence," focus is on serving the Lord by demonstrating excellence in our work places.

Series: Pursuing Excellence Message #3: “It’s Off To Work I Go” -- Pursuing Excellence In the Workplace Colossians 3:23 - "But whatever you do, do your work heartily, as for the Lord rather than for men,knowing that from the Lord you will receive the reward of the inheritance. It is the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Baptist

Running The Race Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores the tension between the accomplishments of the faithful and their character and discovers that Jesus fills the gap between righteousness and our character.

Running The Race Hebrews 12:1-12 SICC 9/22/02 CONFLICT INTRODUCTION The image of chapter 11 is a great one. The saints of old cheering us on so that we finish the race. If life is a race, it is a steeplechase not a track meet. Maybe even an extreme steeplechase. There are moving obstructions we ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Work It Out! Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 21, 2003

What does it mean to work out our salvation?

Philippians 2:12-13 Sunday, April 7, 2002 I brought along a little object lesson this morning. However, it was not for its role as a yoyo. It is for the convenience of its shape to illustrate a pendulum. In my fifteen years of ministry experience I gave observed that the church often swings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

Be Attitudes

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 30, 2008

Through this text, Jesus teaches the attitudes that will be necessary to live a successful Christian life.

Intro: There he stood, in the midst of the Golden Corral Restaurant, with 2 gallons of Thousand Island dressing dripping from his hair, over his glasses, down his face, all over his jacket, pants and shoes. A service person had been struck from behind by the swinging door which launched the salad ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Gideon's Army Of 300 Unbeatable Men!

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 20, 2013

Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from the ordinary! An indomitable spirit is needed to overcome discouragement, stress and pressure! Now don't take this impersonally!

Hot pursuit! Judges 8:4 “When Gideon came to the Jordan, he and the three hundred men who were with him crossed over, exhausted but still in pursuit.” Don’t give up! Exhausted but still in pursuit caught my attention! Hard work is the key element that separates the genius from ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:1-10, Judges 7:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Count Your Blessings

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Nov 24, 2013

We should have a continual attitude of gratitude for the blessings God gives us.

Count Your Blessings November 24, 2013 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We should have a continual attitude of gratitude for the blessings God gives us. Focus Passage: Psalm 100 Supplemental Passage: in everything give thanks; for this is God's will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Seek And To Save

Contributed by Dale Inman on Apr 4, 2014

God's Amazing Grace which saves the souls of sinful men.

Luke 19:1-10 Outline Intro: Read 19:10 “Jesus came to seek and to save the lost (self caused perishing/ἀðïëùëόò) (Middle voice) I. V1Jesus entered Jericho- a rich and vibrant city. One of the top 3 tax collecting towns in the empire. a) Jesus came “seeking”. b) V2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist