Sermons on Contrary Inclination:

Being Under The Influence Ii

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 20, 2008

Our minds are either under the influence of our sinful nature or the Holy Spirit.

Title: Being Under the Influence II Text: Romans 8:1-11 The Big Idea: There are two ways to be controlled: Our minds are either under the influence of our own sinful nature or the Holy Spirit. Introduction “Lobbyists, according to various definitions, contact, inform, communicate, try to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

First And Last Things Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Aug 7, 2008

We live in a world that is often difficult to understand, where sometimes we just have to trust that God is in control, even if it seems that things are upside down, even if we find we can’t straighten out the things that are crooked in this world. But we

How did a book like Ecclesiastes get in the Bible? Did someone make a mistake, do you think? I don’t know about you but I find the beginning of the book a bit depressing. Some people find it quite disturbing as it reinforces the doubts that they may have already about God’s place in the scheme of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 4

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

This message tells of the how & why of God’s people. How do we become His people? Answer: According to the good pleasure of His will. Why did He make us His people? Answer: For the praise of the glory of His grace.

Intro Q. Have you ever been frustrated by a sense of powerlessness? - The depression epidemic is one aspect of this feeling of powerlessness - Some people are discontent with life & their jobs - They feel a sense of hopelessness & that they are powerless to change their position ---------------- - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cynic Sage Or Son Of God

Contributed by Chris Surber on Aug 20, 2008

Was Jesus merely a cynic rebel as some claim? Was He merely a wise man or prophet? He was and is the Son of God!

"Cynic, Sage, or Son of God" Matthew 16:13-20 Introduction An American missionary one day overtook one of his converts in the woods, and after some conversation asked him, ‘Tell me what your heart says of Jesus.’ The Native American stood still, paused awhile, and then replied, ‘Stop, and I will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Christian Church

Identify Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Identify those I want to reach for Christ

Theme: Spring Life—evangelism Purpose: Identify those I want to reach—and develop the “want to” What do you tend to notice when you’re out and around? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

Change Your Heart, Change The World

Contributed by Jason Lowe on Mar 30, 2007

This sermon is an overview of the Sermon on the Mount from Matthew.

Change Your Heart, Change the World Matthew 5:13-16 Matthew 5:13-16 13 " You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city that is ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Trouble With Being Fickle

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 1, 2007

Fickle folks do not make faithful followers.

Title: The Trouble with Being Fickle Text: John 12:12-19 Thesis: Fickle folks do not make faithful followers. Introduction In Pop-Culture: Do you remember Milli Vanilli? They sold 30 million singles and 10 million albums before they were discovered to be lip-syncing pop fraudsters and became ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Rich Man And Lazarus Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 2, 2007

Use Jesus’ teaching to demonstrate God’s desire for us to reach out to the poor and lost and the eternal implications of a real place of torment called hell for those who do not worship (love) God as revealed through Jesus’ resurrection.

We continue today on our 40 day journey through the season of Lent as we walk with Jesus to the cross and to resurrection. During our Lenten journey we have been focusing on Jesus’ teachings on the way to the cross from Luke’s gospel. This is the section from Luke 9:50 until his arrest and death ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up?

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 13, 2007

What do you do when you think you have heard from the Lord and then things start to go wrong? Did you miss hearing from the Lord or are you in the center of His will in spite of problems?

April, 2007 What Do You Do When Your Brook Dries Up? I Kings 17:1-7 INTRODUCTION: It is said that “rough spirits are called to rough services.” Elijah was such a person--extroverted, impatient, and a rugged individualist who was not afraid to stand up to King Ahab and deliver even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7, 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Methodist

The New Covenant

Contributed by John Harper on Nov 5, 2008

You may not be a child of the King of Rock and Roll, but you are a child of the King of Kings.

“The New Covenant” Hebrews 8:7-13 Warden Assembly of God Pastor John L. Harper October 19, 2008 Introduction: After the death of Elvis Presley it became fairly common to read headlines in the Tabloids such as: "I was Elvis’ Love Child" or "Elvis’ Ghost is My Father". Many people claimed to be ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:7-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Chosen By God Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

God loves you and values you. You are an important part of His kingdom work.

The blessing takes an additional facet On December 18, 520 BC God came to Haggai and announced to the people the end of the economic decline and crop failures. He said, "from now on I will bless you." On the same day, God sent a personal word to the governor, Zerubbabel. To Zerubbabel, when he ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:20-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Be Prayerful & Careful Where You Place Your Stamp Of Approval Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Have you noticed how this world system is constantly trying to influence our decisions?

1. All of us have a STAMP OF APPROVAL. • That is, by our words & deeds, we either approve of things or we disapprove of things. I like that. I don’t like that. • When people ask our opinions, we often quickly share our feelings on a topic or 2 or 3. • I have to agree that there are times when this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith's Hall Of Fame: Noah

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Mar 3, 2008

Noah’s life teaches three lessons concerning faith.

Shiloh Bible Church Hebrews 11:7 Faith’s Hall of Fame: Noah Introduction Let’s play a game of word association. I’m going to give you a word and I want you to say aloud the first word that comes to your mind. Ready? The word is: Noah. It sounds like many of you responded by the word “ark.” ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Ruler Of All The Earth Series

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Mar 14, 2008

Overview of Hebrews Chapter Two

Jesus is Ruler of All the Earth Hebrews Chapter Two Introduction: There are two hundred and fifty-six names given in the Bible for the Lord Jesus Christ, and I suppose this was because He was infinitely beyond all that any one name could express. Billy Sunday, in a sermon, “Wonderful,” quoted ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Cross

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Mar 31, 2008

Good Friday

Good Friday Title- The Cross Text- Romans 5:1-11 Romans 5:1-11 Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, 2 through whom also we have obtained our introduction by faith into this grace in which we stand; and we exult in hope of the glory ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist