Sermons on Cruel:

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

Helpful To The Ministry Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 19, 2011

In our text, Paul tells of some people who were helpful in the ministry and some who were not. Let’s examine these people to see how we can helpful to the Lord’s work. 1- Demas deserted 2- Mark helped 3- Alexander harmed 4- Christ strengthened

INTRO.- Do you remember the beautiful gate story in Acts 3:1-10? 1One day Peter and John were going up to the temple at the time of prayer—at three in the afternoon. 2Now a man crippled from birth was being carried to the temple gate called Beautiful, where he was put every day to beg from those ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At The Festival

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Oct 28, 2011

If we believe in the value of our world that bigger is better, our actions and decisions will be controlled by people rather than by God.

At The Festival Oct 23, 2011 John 7:1-24 Intro: Our journey the last little while through the Gospel of John has had, at its core, a desire to discover the Biblical Jesus. To see Jesus as He really comes to us in Scripture, not just as we imagine Him or like Him to be. I came across this on a ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

True Faith In The Lord Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2011

1- True faith demonstrates the love 2- True faith shares the faith 3- True faith refreshes the saints

INTRO.- I say PhI-lemon. Some say Phile-mon. What do you say? You know old Philemon, don’t you? He was a slave owner. Onesimus had run away and came back a Christian, consequently, Paul asked Philemon to receive him back and treat him kindly. It pays to be kind, don’t you know? What you sow ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-7, Philemon 1:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lawful Authority Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 25, 2011

Some authority is built into the fabric of God's very creation, and our response to earthly authority - whether we wield it or submit to it - reflects our acceptance of God's authority.

Many scholars and preachers treat today's passage as an extension of last week's exhortation for husbands and wives to submit to one another. They call the section between chapter 5 verse 21 and chapter 6 verse 9 "house codes." Paul almost certainly drew from well-known early Christian teachings ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jonah, Running From God

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 29, 2011

Taken from Jonah chapter 1, this message contains three truths about God's ways with those who attempt to run away from Him.

Jonah, Running from God CHCC – August 7, 2011 Jonah chapter 1 INTRODUCTION: Just about everyone is familiar with the Jonah story … the ultimate big fish story. The book of Jonah is a short book – only 4 chapters – and it’s arguably the most entertaining, ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Luke 2:8-20 What Did The Shepherds See And Hear?

Contributed by William D. Brown on Dec 23, 2010

Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make away for man kind to do something

# 3~ LUKE 2:8-20 WHAT DID THE SHEPHERDS SEE AND HEAR? 12-25-10 Today we’ll read about the shepherds receiving the most wonderful news that’s ever been told. Most people are not really aware of their lost condition, and when they hear about a Savior coming into the world to make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Learning From Noah

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 3, 2011

The ministry of Noah, the ministry of Jesus.

Reading: 1 Peter chapter 3 verses 18-22 Ill: • The sarcastic teacher said to his class full of students: • "If there are any idiots in the room, will they please stand up". • After a long silence, one student rose to his feet. • The teacher then asked him: • "Now then mister, why do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:18-22

Denomination: Brethren

The Best Of Our Love Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 26, 2007

Stations of the Cross, Pt. 7 (Final)

THE BEST OF OUR LOVE (JOHN 19:25-27) 25 Near the cross of Jesus stood his mother, his mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene. 26 When Jesus saw his mother there, and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Dear woman, here is your son,” 27 and ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Run, But You Cannot Hide (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 18, 2008

We can learn some interesting life lessons from the prophet Jonah

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today we begin a journey through a unique book of the Old Testament. Over the next four weeks I want us to take a journey together through the book of Jonah. • Jonah can be called a unique book for a few reasons. • One reason is that the book is more about the prophet ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is It Worth It?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Is it worth it? It was for Hanna.

Mother’s Day 1 Samuel 1 May 14, 2006 Intro: This story was written by a woman named Bobbie Pingaro, in 1967: I had the meanest mother in the whole wide world. While other kids ate candy for breakfast, we had to have cereal, eggs, or toast. When others had cokes and candy for lunch, I had to eat ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Return Of The King Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 1, 2007

God allows evil to grow side by side with good in order to give every person the opportunity to receive him and be a part of his kingdom, but the time for judgement and separation will be coming when the King returns.

For those of you who weren’t here last week you missed a great presentation from our missionaries Randy and Patti Cunningham on their work down in Haiti and the Caribbean. If you weren’t here I highly encourage you to get a tape of last weeks service and listen to it. God has done amazing things ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-51

Denomination: Methodist

Gold, Frankincense And Much More Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Dec 4, 2007

Lessons we can learn from the wise men at Christmas.

-->At a reception honoring musician Sir Robert Mayer on his one hundredth birthday, elderly British socialite Lady Diana Cooper fell into conversation with a friendly woman who seemed to know her well. Lady Diana’s failing eyesight prevented her from recognizing her fellow guest until she peered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Of The Heart - Respect Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

This is sermon #2 of the Sermon on the Mount Series. (#1 was preached by Ronnie Morgan). In this section of Matt. 5 Jesus explains what the "good life" really is by contrasting it with anger, contempt, and malace which lead to murder. (with help from Dal

The Sermon on the Mount #2 Kingdom of the Heart - Respect Matthew 5:17-26 CHCC: September 16, 2007 INTRODUCTION: What do you think most people want out of life? I’ve noticed that when you ask parents what they want for their kids, they usually say something like, “I don’t care what job they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obstacles To Kingdom Life- Judge Not... Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 5, 2007

Sermon #7 in the Sermon on the Mount Series, Deals with Matt. 7:1-6 where Jesus urges us not to condemn others and warns that we will be judged by the same standard we use on others.

The Sermon on the Mount #7 Obstacles to Kingdom Life – Judge not… Matthew 7:1-6 CHCC: October 21, 2007 INTRODUCTION: This is the 7th in our series on The Sermon on the Mount, so I want to take a minute to review. This sermon is a cohesive talk by the most brilliant Teacher who ever lived. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ