Sermons on Cruel:

Faith That Pleases, Please

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 23, 2015

But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and, that he is a rewarder, of them that diligently seek him..

Faith That Pleases God….. The parable six blind men and an elephant ◦They came up on a man riding an elephant. ◦They wanted to go back and tell the other villagers what an elephant looked like. ◦All the blind men touched and stroked the elephant. ◦They returned to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Foursquare

Why Do They Hate Us So?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Apr 30, 2015

I must confess that there is something else that I don’t understand – why there seems to be such hatred in this world against anything that is considered to be Christian.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK A. There is a beautiful old hymn that begins with these words: “Love sent my Savior to die in my stead. Why should He love me so?" And ends by asking, "Why should my Savior to Calvary go? Why should He love me so?” How would you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:4, 2 Corinthians 2:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 5, 2015

We're going to look at the story of Joseph & see how God used him to save a nation & to heal his fragmented family.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK ILL. In 1910, Japan invaded Korea. For the next 35 years they treated the Koreans with a terrible brutality. Christians were particularly singled out for persecution. Missionaries were expelled; Christian leaders were killed or jailed; & ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:42-43, Genesis 50:15-21, Genesis 42:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Oneanother Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 17 from 1 John focusing on our love for one another.

Love One Another 1John 3:11-23 God proved His love by sending His Son to this earth. He came to restore life. He came to bear the penalty for our sin. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Love One Another Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 13, 2015

Message 19 from 1 John continuing discussion of loving one another.

Love One Another 1John 3:11-23 God proved His love by sending His Son to this earth. He came to restore life. He came to bear the penalty for our sin. Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God. Beloved, if God so loved us, we also ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-23

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Disciples Do

Contributed by Russell (Rusty) Pruitt on Feb 4, 2016

Disciples must reckon themselves dead, deny themselves, be disciplined and be devoted. They must be humble, obedient, loving and yielded to the will of God. They must read the bible, pray, attend church, give, share their faith with others

What Disciples Do Text: Lk. 14: 27 & 33 Intro: The Bible teaches us that salvation is by grace alone, through faith alone, in Christ alone. (Eph. 2: 8, 9) Salvation cannot be earned or merited. It is a free gift of God to all those who have put their trust in Christ alone and in the merit of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Brand New You And Me (The New Birth) Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 3, 2016

Third message on the doctrine of salvation series that gives the necessity, the nature, and the new life in being born again.

SALVATION FROM A TO Z "The Doctrine of Salvation) Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Website: Yahoo search homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Copyright 2005 by Bob Marcaurelle 2014 Revision by Bob Marcaurelle Week 3 A BRAND NEW YOU AND ME The New Birth “A good ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Quest For Wisdom Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 10, 2016

Solomon continues his search for meaning and purpose in life.

A study of the Book of Ecclesiastes Finding Satisfaction In Life ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Ingredients For A Happy Marriage

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 16, 2016

This passage is famous for how God used Elisha to raise the son of the Shunamite couple from the dead than for the great relationship between the couple. If not for this great relationship between man and wife, the devil would have stolen their son.

SOME IMPORTANT INGREDIENTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE 2 KINGS 4:8-25 8 One day Elisha went to Shunem. And a well-to-do woman was there, who urged him to stay for a meal. So whenever he came by, he stopped there to eat. 9 She said to her husband, “I know that this man who often comes our way is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-25

Denomination: Charismatic

Renewed By The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 1, 2014

Christians need to interact with the world to reach the world with the gospel. They need to be good citizens of a generally hostile system without compromising their faith.

TITUS 3: 1-7 RENEWED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT [Romans 13:1-7] Christians have been changed and are different than we once were, yet we still need to be reminded of who we are and what has been done to us and how it was done. Christians are to be in the world but not of the world. Christians need ...read more

Scripture: Titus 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Five Seeds Worth Planting

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 6, 2014

Harvest Service 2014 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • At a nursing home, a resident group was discussing ailments. • One man said: "My arms are so weak I can hardly life this cup of coffee," • An old lady added: • "Yes I know, my cataracts are so bad I can't even see my coffee," • Then a third person ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

What Can We Do For Our Country?

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 9, 2013

1. We must be aware of the battles we face (vs. 8-9). 2. We must be faithful to follow God (vs. 9-12). 3. We must be open to every opportunity for service (vs. 12-13). 4. We must look to the Lord for salvation (vs. 14-16).

What Can We Do for Our Country? Exodus 17:8-15 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Nov. 4, 2012 *Forty years ago I was a very skeptical young man, as well as an extremely liberal atheist. I was actually a card-carrying member of the ACLU, and I was cynical. Mostly I was cynical about ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Get Ready

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Mar 24, 2013

Get ready: 1. To live in love (vs. 8-9). 2. For bountiful blessings (vs. 9-12). 3. To suffer like our Savior (vs. 13-14). 4. For a testimony that transforms lives (vs. 15-18).

Get Ready 1 Peter 3:8-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 20, 2013 *Much of life is about getting ready: Getting ready for school, getting ready for church, getting ready for a date, getting ready for the big game, and getting ready to take the “big plunge.” *This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Message

Contributed by Bret Bone on Apr 1, 2013

Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and the two sons of Zebedee along with Him, and He began to be sorrowful and troubled. Then He said to them, “My

Disclaimer... This message was created directly out of the Story. (Matthew 26:36-28:10) Video.... Risen Easter Worship Intro Prayer Slide #1 Jesus went with His disciples to a place called Gethsemane and said to them. “Sit here while I go over there and pray”. He took Peter and ...read more

Conflicted About Conflict! Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Apr 15, 2013

A 3 part series looking at how to resolve conflict. part 2 of 3.

First Baptist Church Matthew 18:15-17 Conflicted About Conflict! Late one summer evening in Broken Bow, Nebraska, a weary truck driver pulled his rig into an all-night truck stop. The waitress had just served him when three tough looking, leather jacketed motorcyclist- of the Hell’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Baptist