Sermons on Cup Of Sorrow:

Observing God At Work-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 24, 2011

1 of 3. John the Baptist’s parents knew with certainty the implications of their son’s birth. The events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist have implications for God’s people. But what are some implications? Observing God at work implies a need

OBSERVING GOD At WORK-I—Luke 1:57-80 Bob, a Federal Government Employee sits in his office & out of boredom, decides to see what’s in his old filing cabinet. He pokes through the contents & comes across an old brass lamp. While polishing the lamp, a genie appears & offers to grant him three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:57-80

Denomination: Baptist

Power Brokering

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2011

A look at the third temptation of Jesus in Matthew. The temptation to use power for good, but not in God's way.

The devil saves the best for last in his plan to tempt Jesus. He takes him to a very high mountain and shows him the glories of the nation of Israel, and in a vision shows him all the kingdoms of the world, both present and future. “All this I will give you,” he said, “if you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Repentance Is Proven In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 28, 2011

Until a person recognizes that he stands guilty & condemned before God & that he is a sinner who does not meet God's standard of righteousness, there is no possibility of salvation. Only repentance that causes one to be severed from sin in a daily obedien

ROMANS 2: 1-11 REPENTANCE IS PROVEN IN LIFE (The Judgment of Visible Verifiable Deeds) [Luke 18:9-14 / Matthew 16:27] Every person comes with a basic knowledge of good and evil built into them or nothing could be agreed upon in society. That's why any ethical or moral person would heartily concur ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Forward By Faith

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Apr 2, 2011

This message deals with the fact that fear is the basis of faithlessness, often resulting in accusations toward others, and absurdity in one’s thinking. However, one who will choose to put their faith in God, will find their faith strengthen.

Forward by Faith Text: Ex. 14:10, 13-15 Intro: Many Christians these days possess a distorted view of the life of faith. Some tend to think of faith as nothing more than a positive attitude, or the mindset that everything is going to work out all right in the end. This is sort of a “power of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

9 Ways To Make People Obey You Gladly Series

Contributed by Dag Heward-Mills on Jan 5, 2011

Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the flock of God and that is exactly what he did. If you call yourself a leader, ask yourself, “Do people carry out my instructions?” Why are some people obeyed and some other

So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. John 21:15 Jesus was able to make people follow his instructions. He told Peter to feed the ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's This All About?

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jan 14, 2011

so we've ordained and installed Elders and Deacons. What is this really all about? What are church leaders to do and to be?

“What’s This All About?” Heb. 13:7-21 So we have ordained and installed another group of Elders and Deacons. I truly believe it’s always a very special time in the life of the newly elected leaders and also in the congregation. But what’s this really all about? What ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:7-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Choosing Hope Over Happiness Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 18, 2011

God offers a future and a hope to all who trust in him more than we treasure earth’s rewards.

Scripture Introduction In his old radio show, Thru the Bible, J. Vernon McGee said, “The Book of Ruth is a pearl in the swine pen of the judges.” I’m not sure I would say just that, but these people did live in the time of the judges (about 1100 B. C.), which were not the best years for Israel. ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Predict: Jesus Will Come Again Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 23, 2011

Paul tells me that God’s people "eagerly await" Christ’s return. But why? Why should we be excited and what is it that will make this such a wonderful event for us?

OPEN: People’s minds have been focused on the end of the world of late. A few years ago I began to hear predictions the world would end in 2012 (next year) - a speculation based upon an oddity in an ancient Mayan Calendar. This created quite a stir because the Mayan calendar was an extremely ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Making Of Mara (Bitterness) Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jan 25, 2011

God’s wondrous workings may take us through a deep struggle with sovereignty.

Scripture Introduction One old commentator wrote about our text: “Names are given to men and women, not only to distinguish them from each other, but also,—1. To stir them up to verify the meanings… of their names. Wherefore let every Obadiah strive to be a “servant of God,” every Nathaniel to be ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Do You Say To A Hungry World?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 2, 2011

The clear demand of Jesus, seen against the spread of hunger in our time, is that we make lifestyle changes and that we understand that the Gospel calls for outward obedience as well as inner faith.

First Baptist Church, Gaithersburg, MD, March 9, 1980; with minor alterations at WHBC radio, June 28, 1981; Calverton Baptist Church, Silver Spring, MD, Oct. 10, 1982; First Baptist Church, Camp Springs, MD, March 11, 1984; Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC, Oct. 13, 1985) If today is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Baptist

Lay Your Burdens Down Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on May 14, 2008

Practically deal with burdens in life.

Today I want to tackle a truth that is foundational to the Christian Faith. What I want to talk about is burdens, the heaviness of life that weighs us down. If we are not rooted in God’s word we will find ourselves going through life with baggage and heaviness that is not meant for us. Last ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Why Life Is So Tough

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Bob Aquino on Apr 6, 2011

Many of us would like a personal ministry, but we don’t know where to begin. This passage suggests that our personal ministry begins as we share with others what God has shared with us.

INTRO: In May 2008 Christian musician Steven Curtis Chapman's five year old daughter Maria was run over and killed on the family property. Her teen-aged brother did not see her playing in the driveway before she was struck. It was a tragedy of unspeakable sadness. I remember that my first thought ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Under The Coverage Of The Most High

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted.

One of the most difficult things that people find to do is to trust. To trust is something that we find very difficult because through our life all of us have been disappointed or betrayed by people that we have trusted. Due to this our heart has hardened in a certain way, which causes us to stop ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Irony Of The Cooking Pot Series

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 21, 2011

Ezekiel's vision of what is taking place in Jerusalem continues and God declares that the positive preachers among them are wrong! The crisis would not soon be over!

VERSES 1-3: Bad Advice Now we see Ezekiel taken to the eastern gate in the city of Jerusalem where he sees a group of twenty-five men. It is interesting to note that he names several of these men. Excavations of Jerusalem have uncovered more than 250 bullae (clay seals used on official ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 11:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by David Scudder on Apr 25, 2011

If we are not careful, we can be so tangled up in a long string of religious ideas and rules that we wind up confused and discouraged. Many things about Christianity and the Bible are very complicated, the Gospel is not complicated.

Purpose: To explain the meaning of the Gospel. Aim: I want the listener to commit (or re-commit) his life to spreading the Gospel and rejoicing in the resurrected Christ. INTRODUCTION: Life can get very complicated. An illustration of this is a traffic sign at an intersection of two superhighways ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible