Sermons on Consequential Sufferings:

What's Christmas All About?

Contributed by Charles Jenkins on Aug 8, 2002

Christmas is about the gift of God-Jesus.

What Is Christmas All About? Most people will tell you that Christmas is about giving, and that is partially true. Actually, giving is the visible act of what Christmas is all about. Still don’t know? Turn to 1 John 4:9-10 (read aloud) Someone quote John 3:16: "For God so loved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:15-18, John 3:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mother's Faith

Contributed by Victor Nazareth on May 12, 2002

On Mother’s Day we salute our mothers and the mothers here who are raising the future generations. We look at a Mother whose faith was commended by Jesus. Her faith was rewarded.

Introduction: On Mother’s Day we salute our mothers and the mothers here who are raising the future generations. We look at a Mother whose faith was commended by Jesus. Her faith was rewarded. Paul tells Timothy that his faith first lived in his grandmother and mother. The mothers pass down ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Charismatic

Title: The Journey Into Maturiry

Contributed by Willie Woodberry on May 20, 2002

This sermon will help the young people to see education as a process for hel[ping themselves to become mature.

Introduction:The church at Philipi was Paul’s "joy and crown" (4:1). Of all his churches it gave him the least trouble, perhaps no trouble at all, and the most satisfaction. So Philippians is a letter of joy, brimming over with expectations of gratitude, affection and love. Philippians is also a ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Saved From What

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

We preach about heaven which we are promised, but often do not speak about the judgement of God to those that are lost.

Saved From What? Proverbs 20:22 "Say not thou, I will recompense evil; but wait on the LORD, and he shall save thee." Believers use the term ‘saved’ quite a bit. You might say we are: I. Saved from Sin. A. The penalty of sin. 1. Ro. 6:23, "For the wages of sin is death..." 2. "...But the gift ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:22

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Good About Good Friday?

Contributed by Dave Bootsma on Mar 30, 2006

How you view the cross makes all the difference.

I wasn’t raised a Catholic, but I used to go to Mass with my friends, and I viewed the whole business as a lot of very enthralling hocus-pocus. There’s a guy ... nailed to a cross and dripping blood, and everybody’s blaming themselves for that man’s torment, but I said to myself, ’Forget it. I had ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Death Of Christ

Contributed by Brian Chavarria on May 26, 2003

Understanding the death of Christ

I. The Wrath Of God Upon Sin 1. Man’s transgression brought sin and death into the world. a. Gen. 2:17; Rom. 3:9-18, 23; 5:12, 19; 6:23; 1 Kings 8:46; Gal. 3:22; Isa. 53:6 2. God is a HOLY God. He cannot overlook sin and allow it to go unpunished. All sin is a transgression of ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Five Illustrations To Understand God's Way Of Thinking

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 3, 2002

This sermon is about understanding God’s principles and values which are often very different from the man’s principles and values.

FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING OUTLINE 1. REPROACH 2. REWARD 3. RENUMERATION 4. RETRENCHMENT 5. REGARD THE MESSAGE FIVE ILLUSTRATIONS TO UNDERSTAND GOD’S WAY OF THINKING 1. REPROACH: The story of Job: Job 1:8-12. Job.2:3-7. Job.42:7-10. Here we read ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:8-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why? Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This is a funeral sermon that points to Jesus - He too asked "Why?"

Why? Today we are faced with a tragedy in our lives. We have felt disappointment and discouragement because we have come face to face with death - and we don’t like it. When these things happen we often ask the question, “Why?” Why has something like this happened? The problem is that we want ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Two Men

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 26, 2005

Cain and Abel...2 different paths, and where each ended up. We all make choices that affect our future. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint Template.

A Tale of Two Men Cain and Abel Scripture: Gen. 4.1-16; Matt. 23.35; 1 John 3.12; Heb. 11.4; 12.24 Text: By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

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

Proof Of Our Father's Love!

Contributed by Melvern Mcroberts on Jun 16, 2008

This message shows how our heavenly Father proves His love for us!

PROOF OF OUR FATHER’S LOVE Key Verse: But God proves his love for us in that while we still were sinners Christ died for us. Romans 5:8 Purpose: To show how God proves His love for us. Romans 5:1-8 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Patterns, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Dillon Burroughs on Mar 10, 2009

An investigation into the human patterns that keep us from passionately following Christ along with Paul’s biblical instruction for pursuing the proper perspective.

PATTERNS Dillon Burroughs “…take note of those who live according to the pattern we gave you.” –Philippians 3:17 The Human Pattern (Philippians 3:4b-6) 4b If anyone else thinks he has reasons to put confidence in the flesh, I have more: 5 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Wonderful. (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 15, 2011

How the Bible describes Jesus

One of the tasks that confront every parent is the job of coming up with a name for their new baby. Some names are immediately dismissed because they don’t sound right. Some names are dismissed because you associate them with certain people who are weird, people you don’t like, or because the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Dies For The Sins Of The World Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Nov 1, 2011

This sermon looks at the shocking action of Jesus, as he offers his life as the payment for sin

INTRODUCTION * Current series (message 3 of 4): A Savior’s Most-Shocking Actions (things Jesus said and did that his enemies used against him) * Previous actions: (1) Jesus reaches out to sinners [Zacchaeus]; (2) Jesus forgives sinners [paralytic] * Today: the shocking moment in which Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Baptist

Fire In My Heart And Bones

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 1, 2011

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD.

I. EXORDIUM: A. Have you seen a burning house? B. Have you seen something in flames? II. OBJECTIVES: To keep them burning for the LORD. III. TEXT: Jeremiah 20:9 IV. THESIS: GOD is a consuming FIRE that consumes us, shut up in our bones and hearts V. TITLE: FIRE in my heart and bones VI. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9

Denomination: Pentecostal