Sermons on Confusing:

A Reason To Believe

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Oct 22, 2001

This was one of my favorite recent sermons, it deals with the aspect of Jesus meeting a person who is strugling with belief.

Mark 9:14-27 A reason to believe Eric A. Snyder, Farwell Church of Christ September 9. 2001 Everyone walks by faith The rationalist puts his faith in science and reason Humanist puts his faith in humanity Atheist puts his faith in himself Agnostic puts his faith on hold Evolutionist puts his faith ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

An Impromptu Faith

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 12, 2000

Paul was flexible in his ministry. So we too must learn to flex.

An Impromptu Walk of Faith OR Paul, the Apostle of Rubber (Acts 16:1ff) Intro 1. Nowadays, whenever I do pre-marital counseling for a couple planning to marry, I administer a personality inventory test called, "Prepare." 2. Part of this test deals with the "family of origin," and looks at how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dying In The Dungeon Of Discouragement Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Dec 14, 2000

Discouragement is one of the greatest challenges that the church faces

Dying in the Dungeon of Discouragement Numbers 13:26 - 14 (Selected verses) June 25, 2000 INTRODUCTION I. Down but not out A. People who seemed hopeless: Cripple him – Sir Walter Scott, Deafen him – Ludwig Van Beethoven, Bury him in snow and give him a seemingly hopeless war – George Washington, ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

I Can Stands No More

Contributed by Craig Smee on Oct 3, 2005

"I can stands no more". This famous quote by Popeye should sum up how feel about sin in our lives

"That’s all I can stands, I can’t stands no more!" -- Popeye Stuff – can’t stand no more Holy Discontent Are you discontent. Gap – Hole – need? END IT RIGHT HERE THIS MORNING Acts 2:37-39 The famous evangelist Billy Graham put it this way: “If your sorrow is because of certain consequences ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:37-39

Denomination: Christian Church

Preparing For Travel To The City Of God!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Dec 18, 2006

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds

PREPARING FOR TRAVEL TO THE CITY OF GOD! My wife and I for over 44 years have traveled and ministered in over 125 countries doing Missionary Evangelism. During that time we have slept in over 4,000 beds. We slept with the night creatures and in waterbeds before they invented waterbeds. The reason ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Responding To Critisism

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 24, 2006

Maintaining our Christian Character when criticis m is given.

Responding “Christianly” to Criticism By Brian Mavis James 1:19-20 Have you ever been criticized for something that you said (or didn’t say? Have you ever been criticized for something you have done (or didn’t do)? Have you ever been criticized for just being who you are (or not someone else)? The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-20

Denomination: Holiness

The Truth Of The End Times Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jan 12, 2007

The book of Daniel ends by talking about the end time truths of the Antichrist, the tribulation, and the resurrection. It concludes with specific instruction to Daniel and to us in our day.

The Truth of the End Times Daniel Speaks to Us Today By Greg Johnson January 10, 2007 http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org Daniel 11 and 12 Eschatology can be confusing. There are some people that spend a lot of energy time trying to figure out the end times. It is possible that some become so ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Call To Christian Consecration For The New Year

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 26, 2007

Before us spread out in panoramic view, yet with a deep veil separating us, is a whole new year of adventuresome living. Spiritually we should and can see a great breakthrough into many hearts that are steeped in the blackness of sin as they come to know

A Call to Christian Consecration for the New Year 1 Corinthians 6:11-18 Intro Suppose you were to go to the ticket counter at your local airport and say, “I want a ticket.” The clerk would ask, “To where?” And you would say, “Well, anywhere; what places do you have tickets for?” The ticket ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Looking For? Peace? Series

Contributed by Jay Winters on Dec 27, 2007

A sermon for the first day of Advent, a church season that looks forward to the coming of Christ in Christmas and in the Resurrection. The next three Sundays are going to be following along the "what are you looking for?" theme and will all be taken from

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, the Holy Three In One who gives us true peace. Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, So…I guess there’s supposed to be a tree there (pointing to the place where it traditionally stands) pretty soon. Some of you were probably ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

God's Guiding Hand

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 1, 2008

One of the greatest tragedies in the Bible is the killing of the innocents. As terrible as the story is, though, it does show us how God moves in the middle of tragedies and injustices.

Matthew 2:13-23 “God’s Guiding Hand” INTRODUCTION While we were celebrating the gift of Jesus with our family and friends, a lot was going on around the world. Bhutto was assassinated in Pakistan causing the country to more social and political upheaval. Several of our troops were killed in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:13-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Don't Let Satan Stop You Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 30, 2007

Paul identifies three ways Satan tried to stop Paul from returnign to the Thessalonias. Satan will try and stop us too. This message looks at how he will try and what we can do about it.

DON’T LET SATAN STOP YOU 1 THESS 2:17-3:7 1 Thessalonians 2:17-3:7 But, brothers, when we were torn away from you for a short time (in person, not in thought), out of our intense longing we made every effort to see you. 18 For we wanted to come to you--certainly I, Paul, did, again and again--but ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

These Things #4 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1ST TIMOTHY SERMON #4 1ST TIMOTHY 4:12-15 INTRODUCTION: THIS MORNING, WE LOOKED AT SOME OF THE THINGS THAT PAUL INSTRUCTED TIMOTHY TO COMMAND AND TEACH AS HE MINISTERED TO GOD’S PEOPLE. TONIGHT, PAUL BEGINS TO GIVE TIMOTHY SOME PERSONAL TEACHING. HE TELLS HIM THAT HE IS TO PRACTICE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves All The Little Children Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Feb 12, 2007

Jesus shares several pieces of Good News. One is that God is with us in the midst of tragedies and scarcity. Another piece of Good News is that Happiness can be experienced in the midst of the struggles of life. Luke’s sermon on the plain tells us how.

Luke 6:17-23 “God Loves All the Little Children” INTRODUCTION “Work hard!” “Dream Big!” “The world is your oyster to crack and grab the pearl.” We grow up hearing these phrases and others like them. “America is the land of opportunity,” we are told. “Anyone can become president.” We hear ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-23

Denomination: Lutheran

Absolute Laws Series

Contributed by Steven Wunderink on Jul 9, 2007

In the series of skipped books of the Bible (Lev, Num, Deut) this sermon tackles the laws that are absolute. Obeyed yesterday, obey TODAY!

The Skipped Over Books of the Bible Dad used to skip over many of the books, from the 10 commands to Joshua There are many gems in the desert we will explore There are many laws laid down in confusion we will sort out Purpose of giving the laws AFTER salvation from slavery - To stay within God’s ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Determined Believers Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 16, 2007

Serving God means more than passive compliance; it also takes proactive zeal. This zeal shows itself in many ways, but today we will look at only two.

Determined Believers (I Thessalonians 2:13-16) 1. Sometimes we have to create words to express concepts in the Bible, but words the Bible does not use, like The Bible, Trinity, Theology, Services, and mentoring, to name a few. 2. But, when possible, it is usually best to stick with Biblical ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible