Sermons on Danger In Sameness:

Jesus And Missions Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

A message about how Jesus went about fulfilling missions and how we are challenged to do the same.

Note: Some of the notes come from The Preachers Sermon and Outline Bible on John 4 Title: Jesus’ Mission Theme: To show how Jesus viewed missions and how we should also. Text: John 4:1 - 42 The Mission Joh 4:1 Therefore, when the Lord knew that the Pharisees had heard that Jesus made and ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-39

Denomination: Church Of God

Images Of Christ Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 19, 2011

In the icon of the crucifixion we find the same spiritual orientations we discovered in the eastward direction of our prayer.

Monday of 2nd Week in Lent 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy Over and over again the OT repeats the theme: God is merciful; His people are faithless. Original sin has not corrupted our natures entirely, but it has weakened them so that we find it an uphill climb to do good and avoid evil. Without the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:36-38

Denomination: Catholic

Yes, There Is Shacking Up In The Corinthian Church

Contributed by Tessie R. Simmons on Sep 16, 2011

The Corinthian Church claims spirituality when there is shacking up in the church; the 2011 church makes the same claim.

It is actually reported that there is sexual immorality among you, and of a kind that is not found even among pagans; for a man is living with his father's wife. And you are arrogant! Should you not rather have mourned, so that he who has done this would have been removed from among you? For ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

The Will Of God Shall Always Prevail

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Jun 11, 2018

What Gid wants will always happen. Unless ypur desires are same as His, you will always be disappointed

May the peace of the Lord be with you Topic: *THE WILL OF GOD SHALL ALWAYS PREVAIL* Acts 9:1-8 King James Version (KJV) 9 And Saul, yet breathing out threatenings and slaughter against the disciples of the Lord, went unto the high priest, 2 And desired of him letters to Damascus to the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...patience Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 2, 2011

We are to exercise patience toward others in the same manner in which God has been patient with us.

As we’ve done each week, we’ll begin with a quick review of several important characteristics of the… THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Trust Me

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on May 4, 2011

God’s answer to all of life’s challenges is the same: Trust Me - an exposition of Isaiah 40

Trust Me TCF Sermon May 1, 2011 Sometimes, reading the newspaper can be entertaining. How about these headlines? • 4-H Girls Win Prizes for Fat Calves • After Detour to California Shuttle Returns to Earth • Astronaut Takes Blame for Gas in Spacecraft • Hospitals are Sued by 7 Foot Doctors ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frequency

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 16, 2008

Fathers Day message. What channel are you on? Are you on the same frequency as the rest of your family?

Sometimes, Fathers can do some stupid things and sometimes aren’t always on the same "frequency" of the rest in the family... ------------MEDIA CLIP OPENER OPTION---------------- SHOW MR. BEAN "Mind The Baby Mr. Bean" (2 min 35 sec) START: "Dirty Diaper" 14:00 END: 16:35 - After the man throws the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worthy To Be Persecuted Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on May 30, 2013

Peter and John rejoiced because they were persecuted for the Name of Jesus ... do we act the same today?

Worthy to be Persecuted Acts 5:17-42 Introduction - Set the stage: -- Church was beginning to see full assault persecution -- Peter and John were willing to be bold; to continue proclaiming Jesus -- (Last week) Ananias and Sapphira give us great insight into integrity -- We see that even in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Will You Accept A New Heart And A New Mind?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 17, 2014

There is a God covenant that brings us new hope, a new mind, a new heart? Will we stay the same?

GETTING OVER THE OLD--- ACCEPTING THE NEW? A NEW HEART, NEW MIND --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. CAN WE EXCUSE SPIRITUAL NEGLECT, CAN WE JUSTIFY OUR NEGLECT OF DUTY? JEREMIAH KNEW MANY OF MAN'S REAL PROBLEMS ARE ISSUES OF THE HEART... THE PROBLEM OF THE HEART IS THE HEART OF ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Be Strong And Of Good Courage Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Apr 6, 2020

In the face of a crisis, are instruction from God is the same as it was to Joshua, "Be Strong and of Good Courage."

2020 will be remembered as the year of the world wide coronavirus pandemic. We have seen and experience entire countries close down, commerce slowed down to crawl, whole states, cities, and communities shut off and placed in quarantine. Every day, we hear the new infection and death count. Our ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Exercising Prophetic Gifts In A Time Of Trouble Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2020

In every age the Holy Spirit does these wonders, and in our present difficulty that same Spirit is doing it again.

Tuesday of the Tenth Week in Course In our era we are experiencing a dislocation of everything we routinely counted on to anchor our existence, are we not? Many of us in the West define ourselves by our occupation, our plans, our religious practices, our social interactions. And for most of us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Matthew 5:13-16, 1 Kings 19:4

Denomination: Catholic

I Want To Walk Out Of The Valley Like David Did Series

Contributed by Dr. Dave Hartson on Feb 12, 2021

Two people may enter the same Valley, but they may come out of the Valley with completely different outcomes.

Introduction Last week, in the Valley of Elah, we saw David’s breakout. He was no longer fighting the bear or fighting the lion to save his sheep; he was now fighting a giant named Goliath because he was mocking the greatness of Israel's God. And David was not going to stand for that; so, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sixth Sunday Of Easter/Mother’s Day--“I Have Called You Friends” John 15:15

Contributed by Paul Andrew on May 7, 2021

By choosing active receptivity to the divine Friend, we think and feel the same way about reality and the world.

Contemporary friendship theorists suggest that within close friendships each party is receptive to being directed by the other. This includes friendship with Mom. E.g. According to the Knoxville News-Sentinel, Police Chief Phil Keith was in the middle of a televised city council meeting in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15, John 15:9-17

Denomination: Catholic

Paul: A Model Of Christian Leadership Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Oct 9, 2022

We have the opportunity to affect those that we lead; at the same time we are affected by other leaders.

The world is full of all kinds of models of leadership. Some good, some not so good. Have you ever had a boss like this? You know, in my life I've had some good bosses. I've had some ones that not so good. I've had ones that I've learned from, that have encouraged me. I've had ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Singing At Midnight Series

Contributed by Troy Walliser on Feb 23, 2023

When you experience PEACE at midnight, God will use you to DELIVER that same peace to someone else.

Singing At Midnight Acts 16:25-40 Early on in my ministry when I was serving as a youth pastor, from time to time parents would set up appointments to come talk to me about their teenager. They would tell me of the difficulties and struggles they were experiencing. As I would sit and listen and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist