Sermons on Contentious Spirit:

A Love Affair With The Family Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Mar 31, 2011

This message deals with the relationship and responsibilities of parents and children as a call to walk together under the authority of God's Word.

A LOVE AFFAIR WITH THE FAMILY A Love Affair – 3 Ephesians 6:1-4 INTRODUCTION: This morning we will be concluding our series title “A Love Affair.” So far we have looked at having a love affair with the Father, with the Faithful and today we will look at having a love affair ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

The Devil Wants To Eat You Alive

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

Understanding that satan wants to do nothing but destroy us.

There was a young man name CJ who walked home after school every day. CJ would walk down the same street whenever he walked home. He never changed his path or his routine. There was a blue house on this street that he would walk down that he passed all the time and behind the house was a big dog ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Perspective Of Trials

Contributed by Shad Comeaux on Nov 11, 2008

How Christians should view trials of life.

I’m wondering this morning if there is anybody who knows anything about trials. Is there anyone who’s going through a trial right now? Maybe you’ve just come out of a trial and I’m not psychic, but I have a feeling that somebody is about to go through a trial. • The words of the great ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Baptist

True Values: Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008

True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

"Follow Me," Where? Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Nov 13, 2008

Part 5 in series The Shape of Things to Come. Jesus said "Follow me." The question is "Where are we going?"

“Follow Me,” Where? The Shape of Things to Come, prt. 5 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers October 4, 2008 Today is the last in our sermon series called The Shape of Things to Come where we have been looking at what Wildwind Church will be doing this year. I want to review because I have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Free Methodist

Submission - A Secret To The Victorious Life Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 17, 2008

I used this lesson for our Friend Day. God is God and our job is to submit ourselves to His will and His ways.

A. The story is told of a college senior who took his girlfriend to a football game. 1. They found seats in the crowded stadium and were watching the action. 2. The coach sent a substitute into the game and as he was running onto the field to take his position, the boy said to his girlfriend, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:34-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Packing For A Missions Trip Across The Street - Part 2

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Nov 19, 2008

what we need to know to be effective at sharing the gospel witht he people God puts in our lives

Packing for a Missions Trip Across the Street or Around the World Part 2 Acts 17:16-34 Part 2 Know the Culture Know How to Communicate Be Respectful Be Positive Be Wise Be Loving Thank you Jeanie. This month we have been focusing on missions. When we think of missions, often ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Is My Neighbor

Contributed by David Welch on Dec 2, 2008

Message on the parable of the Good Samaritan

“Who Is My Neighbor? Or Am I a Neighbor?” Luke 10:25-37 Introduction One of the scribes came and heard them (Jesus and the Sadducees) arguing, and recognizing that He had answered them well, asked Him, "What ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ridiculous Thought #1 - The Most Glorious Became The Most Humble Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Dec 8, 2008

1st Corinthians 1:27 is the foundation on which this series is built. "God chose the foolish things of this world to shame the wise. God chose the weak things of this world to shame the strong." God works in some seriously ridiculous ways and the Chris

TEXT: Philippians 2:5-11 TITLE: The Most Glorious Became the Most Humble SERIES: Seriously Ridiculous TOPIC: Christmas series; The incarnation of Christ OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, December 7th, 2008 PROP.: God in his wisdom, power and might, truly works in RIDICULOUS ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Aren't My Prayers Answered?

Contributed by Robert Cox on Dec 9, 2008

Why does God seem deaf at times when we pray according to His promises?

JAMES 5:13 Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms. 14 Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. 15 And the prayer of faith will save the sick, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Christmas Matters Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Dec 11, 2008

Part 1 of our series tied in to Advent Conspiracy. We called it "simplechristmas."

[This message was inspired by Rodney Buchanan’s excellent sermon on John 1:14 entitled, "The Word Made Flesh." You can find it here: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp ContributorID=&SermonID=41438] Stephen N. Collins Millville – 11/30/08 simplechristmas Part 1: Why Christmas ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Within, Without Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Dec 11, 2008

Paul and John Mark, a study in maturing relationships. John Mark starts out young and conflicted; he is insecure around the powerful Paul; but Paul grows to accept him and think of him as useful.

The Scripture texts I will be using today are scattered through several chapters in the Book of Acts, plus other locations in the New Testament. And so instead of simply reading passage after passage, let me put together a vignette, a character sketch, in order to make the life of John Mark ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The "Logos" Revealing Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 15, 2008

6th in a seven part series on the incarnation from John 1.

As a young child growing up in Tucson, one of the special treats at Christmas time was going down to Winterhaven to see all the Christmas decorations and lights that were on display there. And so when we had our own children, one of the traditions that developed in our family is that we would go to ...read more

Scripture: John 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Going To The Party? Series

Contributed by Hugh W. Davidson on Apr 11, 2009

The invitation is still open but still being ignored by many who think they’re going anyway.

Are you going to the party? Luke 14:15-24 I heard about a rabbit and a snake meeting in the forest. The rabbit said, "We don’t know how we look. Why don’t we describe each other to the other so we’ll know how we look?" The snake said, "Good idea. You’ve got a pink nose, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Should I Believe In The Resurrection? Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Apr 13, 2009

Examines the evidence and reasons why we should believe in the resurrection of Jesus Christ and the importance of believing to our life, both eternally and presently

Why Should I believe the Resurrection? The Resurrection is Evidenced by Facts The Empty Tomb The Tomb was Secured The Disciples were Scared The Effects on the Lives of the Disciples The Existence of Christianity today The Resurrection is Essential to Living Life Eternal The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational