Sermons on cook: showing 211-225 of 8,004

Making Deals With The Devil Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 12, 2005

16th in series on Joshua. This talks about compromise, and avoiding it by listening to God’s voice.

Joshua 9:1-26 – Making Deals with the Devil A New York family bought a ranch out West where they intended to raise cattle. Friends visited and asked if the ranch had a name. “Well,” said the would-be cattleman, “I wanted to name it the Bar-J. My wife favored Suzy-Q, one son liked the ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 9:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is The Body...

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

A sermon written for a youth service encouraging young people as well as adults to get involved in ministry.

Who is the church? I am!! You are!! We are!! The church is the body of Christ. WHO IS THE BODY OF CHRIST? • Your personal spiritual growth depends on your being in the body of Christ. o There should be no “Lone Ranger” Christians in God’s family. o Becoming a follower of Jesus Christ is an act of ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being A Worship Leader

Contributed by Bob Cook on Aug 15, 2005

This is a message written to believers about what worship really is. It is not an event but a lifestyle.

Being a Worship Leader • Last week Pastor Scott spoke about giving thanks and how not to be swayed by circumstances. • A direct result of being grateful or thankful is an attitude of adoration, love, or reverence. • These are all synonyms for worship. • I am not going to tell you how to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Giving It Over Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 27, 2005

17th in long series on Joshua. This gets into prayer, and giving our burdens to God. Close tie-in with 1 Peter 5:7.

Joshua 10:1-15 – Giving It Over I found a little poem by an anonymous author that sounds so familiar, it’s as if I could have written it. It says: “Lord, I’m so discouraged, I don’t know what to do; I have so many burdens, And I gave them all to you. But you didn’t take them, Jesus, will you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Change Will Do You Good

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

This talks about the need for change in the church. Jesus saves, but the church sure doesn’t. Can we change our lives without embracing heresy?

Ecclesiastes 10:10 – A Change Will Do You Good (NOTE: Most of my thinking for this flows from Brian MacLaren’s book "A New Kind of Christian". Some of this was really quite hard to say. Use with caution.) Pastor Rodney Buchanan shares a thought with us: We used to sing a song entitled, “Give ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 10:10

Denomination: Baptist

Peace Of Mind Is A Piece Of God

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Christmas devotional about peace.

Luke 2:8-14 - Peace of Mind is a Piece of God Peace is a popular word around the Christmas season, but what is it? It is a theme of Christmas, and a theme of the Christian life. OT (shalom): happiness, health, favor, prosperity, safety in mind, body or estate NT (eirene): says all this but adds ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

No Fear

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

A Christmas devotional about not fearing what will happen.

Luke 1:5-17; 1:26-38; 2:8-15 - No Fear Fear is a common response to threatening or intimidating situations today. Some go to great lengths to beat or run away from their fears. And some brace themselves to be strong - it was no different on that first Christmas. Four times people were told not ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus Is Better Than Santa

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

David Letterman-style counting down of why Jesus is better than Santa. Family-friendly and fun to preach.

Psalm 123:1-2 - Top Ten Reasons Why Jesus is Better Than Santa 10. Santa is more legend than reality. Jesus is more real than you can see - Luke 24:36-43. 9. Santa had a beginning. Jesus is timeless - John 1:1. 8. Santa only creates toys. Jesus created the whole universe - Hebrews 1:2. 7. Santa ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 123:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Songs That God Likes

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 30, 2005

Thanksgiving sermon about being thankful about even hard times.

Acts 16:16-34 - Songs That God Likes Being thankful instead of complaining is possible but not always easy. Today we look at two men with songs in their hearts, and see how God moved for them. Paul and Silas were preaching in the city of Philippi. Acts 16:16 - a girl with a demon who could tell ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Action

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 4, 2005

A small church far away from Hurricane Katrina damage - what do we need to hear? It seems that Jesus would tell us to repent.

Luke 13:1-5 - A Little Less Conversation, a Little More Action Some of this sermon may sound familiar to you, and there’s good reason for it. Much of what I’m about to say, I preached after September 11, 2001. I felt it was time to dust it off and say it again. A pastor friend of mine, Denn ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Listen Up Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

Part 2 of Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit. This is about how to find God’s will, comparing OT ways, with our modern ways, with the NT ways.

Psalm 25:1-5 – Listen Up The story is told of Franklin Roosevelt, who often endured long receiving lines at the White House. He complained that no one really paid any attention to what was said. One day, during a reception, he decided to try an experiment. To each person who came down the line ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Play It Safe Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 2, 2005

20th in series on Joshua. This is about the tribe of Manasseh wanting more land, but not willing to fight for it. They lacked courage, so they whined about their condition. Sound familiar?

Joshua 17:11-18 – Play It Safe I read of a report called Play It Safe. The report said, "Avoid riding in automobiles because they are responsible for 20% of all fatal accidents. Do not stay home because 17% of all accidents occur in the home. Avoid walking on streets or sidewalks because 14% ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 17:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving Dinner With Barley And Sardines

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 7, 2005

Thanksgiving 2005. It’s the story of Jesus feeding the 5000, and 3 things we can see about being thankful.

Mark 6:30-44 – A Thanksgiving Dinner with Barley and Sardines I’m told of a turkey farmer who was always experimenting with breeding to perfect a better turkey. His family was fond of the leg portion for dinner and there were never enough legs for everyone. After many frustrating attempts, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-44

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom Of Worship Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

3rd in Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This is about having freedom to worship God the way He made us, not being subject to others’ rules about how to do it.

Colossians 2:13-23 – Freedom of Worship I’d like to share just a few words with you tonight about worship. We’ve been doing it, we’ll continue to do it. But I’d like to share a scripture with you tonight to help you along in it. Turn with me to Colossians 2:16. The idea of this message ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-23

Denomination: Baptist

You Then Me Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 16, 2005

21st in Joshua series. This is about selflessness and putting others’ needs first.

Joshua 19:49-50 – You Then Me This is a true story, written by Emory Thomas Jr., and was printed in the Wall Street Journal. Ernest “Bud” Miller was the president and chief executive officer of Arvida, which is a real-estate company. Mr. Miller closed regional offices, reorganized ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 19:49-50

Denomination: Baptist