Sermons on Conventional Wisdom:

All Men Seek For Thee

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Dec 20, 2002

A short message on our need for Christ designed to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing” by Dennis & Nan Allen (Brentwood Music).

December 22, 2002 37they found Him, and said* to Him, “Everyone is looking for You.” Mark 1.37b (NASB) A message to follow the cantata, “Hark! The Angels Sing”(1) Once again we heard the Gospel story. We have seen and heard it presented how…  the angels delivered their carol, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:37

Denomination: United Methodist

Trusting God When Life Becomes Too Real

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Feb 8, 2006

When a Christian meets unbearable ordeals, how does he move on with his faith in God still intact? How do we reconcile God’s goodness and mercy with life’s atrocities to believers like us?

TRUSTING GOD WHEN LIFE BECOMES TOO REAL A teenager drowned in the sea during a Church youth camp. A large group of believers who gathered for a pastors’ convention were all killed in a hotel fire accident. A faithful and talented evangelist acquired acute diabetes and had to have both his legs ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: *other

The Year Of The Bible

Contributed by Ken Henson on Jul 22, 2013

True transformation in 2013, or any year, will come from us studying and being obedient to God’s word-learning and being obedient to Jesus

According to Chinese tradition 2012 was the year of the water dragon and 2013 the water snake Malaysian Taxi Driver I was invited to speak at a Church Convention in Malaysia, and a friend from college heard I was only a few hours from Kuala Lumpur and asked me to come do some training for his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-25

Denomination: *other

Four Great Freedoms In Christ Sermon Ii: Freedom Of Speech Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Sep 11, 2019

God grant that, in America but also prayerfully and hopefully throughout the whole world, Christians will (or one day will be able to) exercise their God-given freedom to "speak the truth in love".

FOUR FREEDOMS IN CHRIST SERMON II: FREEDOM OF SPEECH To be free to speak is probably the most basic of all freedoms since all other freedoms depend upon the ability to communicate our needs . . . wants . . . choices . . . preferences . . . likes . . . ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:15, Acts 4:20

When God Breaks His Own Command PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Sep 27, 2023

Explore the story of Hosea and Gomer in the Bible, emphasizing God's boundless forgiveness and grace, symbolized through Hosea's marriage to Gomer, and how we can apply these lessons in our daily lives.

Good morning, family! Today, we'll dive into the prophetic book of Hosea, specifically Hosea 1:1-3, and explore God's command, the symbolism of Gomer, God's forgiveness, and the saving grace of His unconditional love. We'll be reminded, as the great Christian author, Philip Yancey, once said, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-3

Topics: Love, Forgiveness, Grace

Manifestation Of God's Power Gifts Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 13, 2009

Today, the power gifts remain available as a part of God’s plan for His church, and are increasingly being manifested within the ’Body of Christ’ around the world. They are given to the body of Christ as valuable helps to accomplish works of ministry.

Opening illustration: Reflect on my first experience at Nizwa of how hesitantly I discovered and used the charismatic gifts of the Holy Spirit in faith. It just blew me away. The secret was praying without ceasing, fasting, practicing holiness and being sensitive to heed and obey the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Roots Of Evil Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Six

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Origin And Destiny Of Evil

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 19, 2007

Crisis and Choice, Pt. 7

THE ORIGIN AND DESTINY OF EVIL (EZEKIEL 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of 911 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, people stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war or disaster breaks out. He is not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter or a suicide bomber. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sign, Bread, Wine = Body, Blood

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 19, 2001

A Maundy Thursday sermon about Holy Communion

Maundy Thursday Luke 22:7-20 Sign, Bread, Wine = Body & Blood   The following is adapted from the book Iowa Parables by Jerry Schmalenberger. "In August of 1900 more than 250 hobos, tramps and freeloaders came by train to a little northwest Iowa town for their first annual National Hobo ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:7-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Filled Up Or A Quart Low?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 14, 2008

A message on the filling of the Holy Spirit.

FILLED UP OR A QUART LOW Ephesians 5:18 Sunday, May 25, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Being filled with the Holy Spirit is the antidote for spiritual vertigo. There are two kinds of vertigo: • Subjective vertigo is when you are stopped but another object’s movement makes you sense you are in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Multiplying Community Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 17, 2012

God's purpose for us, unity, receivers or producers

THE MULTYPLYING COMMUNITY (How all of us join together to fulfill god’s Purpose) Oct. 2, 2011 INTRODUCTION: I have to share with you I’m 51 years old…I became a Christian about 3 months before my 18th birthday, but I was raised in the church…I had a Christian ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Like Sheep Without A Shepherd, Compassionate Giving

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 31, 2020

The 5000 were feed as an act of compassion, Jesus gave compassionately we should follow his example.

Like sheep without a shepherd Compassionate Giving: Mark 6:30-42 The Salvation Army at this time of the year we are asked to respond to developing further the work of the kingdom of God here on Earth by giving sacrificially. Now this is a challenge, it started through one or two individuals ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-14, James 2:14-19, Mark 6:30-40

Denomination: Salvation Army

His Frustrating Ways Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Sep 25, 2008

God’s ways are usually more frustrating than mysterious.

Back in 2000, my friend Dan and I were called and hired as pastors of Wellspring Community Church, a fellowship that we started from scratch. Dan and I began the process as friends, but we’d never actually worked together. At first, all was well as we concentrated on getting the facilities ready ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Takin' It To The Streets

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 10, 2017

The Great Commission has turned into what some have labeled the Great Omission

TITLE: TAKIN’ IT TO THE STREETS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 28:19-20 We continue in this month long campaign – “COMPEL THEM TO COME IN” – I call your attention this morning to a very familiar passage of Scripture oftentimes referred as “THE GREAT COMMISSION.” Turn with me to ST. MATTHEW 28:19-20. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Get Out Of Your Feelings

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 29, 2018

Emotional people make big mistakes when they base decisions on how they feel rather than obeying God and what they know is the right thing to do. We have to learn how to live beyond our feelings and do what is right even when we feel we have been wronged.

(this sermon has some thoughts and points from various sermons that have been published on various media sights). TITLE: GET OUT OF YOUR FEELINGS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 15:21-28 This past week FBC was honored to host the 121st Annual Session of the Oklahoma Missionary Baptist State Convention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist