Sermons on Dark And Stormy Night:

The Sower's Diagnosis

Contributed by Kyle Meador on Nov 13, 2000

In this simple parable the great physician offers listeners a straight-forward heart exam.

(A note to those reading this material: This manuscript follows the presentation of the material as it was originally given. What may be difficult to tell by just reading the original text is the presence of a thick, southern accent – deliberately used in the introduction to make the material more ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:2-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Help I Need Somebody Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 15, 2000

To know God’s plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally.

Help! I Need Direction! Topic: Discovering the plan of God for our lives. Thesis: To know God's plan for your life comes from you knowing God personally. Introduction: People around the world are crying out for help. They want answers to their questions. They want insight. So they try physics, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment Booth

Contributed by Don Hutto on Dec 6, 2000

Sermon preceeding the 2000 Presidential Election.

Judgment Booth Hosea 8:1-4 Many of you are familiar with the term "Judgment House." This is the name of a Halloween season event put on by many churches that presents the need for salvation by previewing the horrors of a godless hell. This morning I want to twist that term slightly and talk about ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

His Ordinary Presence

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 22, 2000

We must learn to live and delight in God’s ordinary presence.

His Ordinary Presence February 6, 2000 read passage from Luke 9:20-36 story of winning a championship - 1986-87 season - previous year, we had been 16-14...not all that great - now, we were at the gym of a Christian school in Shawnee, having won the first two rounds, and were in the finals, the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:20-36, 2 Peter 1:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Laodicea The Church Of Lackluster Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith

Laodicea The Church of Lackluster Faith Revelation 3:14"Write this letter to the angel of the church in Laodicea. This is the message from the one who is the Amen--the faithful and true witness, the ruler[1] of God’s creation:15"I know all the things you do, that you are neither hot nor cold. I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Mentoring Women Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 2, 2004

This morning we’re going to study three verses from Titus 2 to discover the ministry job description for women.

Three women were walking along the beach: a blonde, a redhead and a brunette. They found a genie’s lamp so they rubbed it and the genie came out. Since there were three of them the genie said that each of them would be granted one wish. The brunette said she wouldn’t mind being smarter, and poof, ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:3-5, Titus 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

God Loves You: No Doubt About It

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 12, 2005

Five amazing facts about God’s love for you.

SPECIAL DAY: VALENTINE’S DAY TEXT: 1 JOHN 4:9-10 TITLE: “GOD LOVES YOU: NO DOUBT ABOUT IT!” INTRODUCTION: A. Two teenaged boys were out cave exploring when they found what appeared to be huge bear tracks deep inside a long, cavernous tunnel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pursue Reconciliation Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

Christ calls his followers to be different from the world. We show this difference in our efforts to reconcile relationships.

(based on Southeast Christian Church’s “Living a Life of Integrity”) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT: MATTHEW 5:17-26 TITLE: “PURSUE RECONCILIATION” INTRODUCTION: A. A young insurance salesman had just completed a training seminar in which the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Guard Your Heart Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2005

The heart is the center of our being and what determines who we are. It’s important and needs to be watched carefully to avoid impurities.

(Based on Southeast Christian Church’s “living a Life of Integrity” and a message by Darrel Land) SERIES: “WORDS OF WISDOM FOR KINGDOM LIVING” TEXT; MATTHEW 5:27-32 TITLE: “GUARD YOUR HEART” INTRODUCTION: A. Most Sundays I am excited to preach 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From The School Of Power Part 11

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 9, 2004

Christians who should be at the fronlines are still in basic training.

Last week we began to look at the topic: Lesson from the school of power. Let me quickly do a recap of what was said. In Lesson one we talked about the meaning of power, Lesson two, the sources of power, Lesson three the difference between authority and power. Lesson 4, talked about our marching ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing, Even In The Midst Of Fear Series

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 16, 2004

Sermon Series helping people to look at the lives of 3 people in the Bible; Jacob, David, and Peter to see that even when all looks hopeless, God can still turn the situation around. All 3 messages build off 3 Main Points: 1. The Test 2. The Travail

For the past 2 weeks, we have been discussing the topic, ¡§How To Stand When You Do Not Understand¡¨ ¡V In Week 1, we spoke about the fact that we can stand even in the Midst of Failure as we looked at the life of Jacob who had lived as a cheater and failure most of his life until that one night ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Affair Proofing Your Marriage Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

4th in a 5 part series of applying Biblical answers to family issues. (Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.)

"AFFAIR-PROOFING YOUR MARRIAGE" Exodus 20:14, Matthew 5:27-28, Hebrews 13:4 INTRODUCTION: As you drive and see signs (common road signs)like these do you resent it or appreciate it? If you understand that D.O.T. puts those signs there for your protection due to certain road conditions you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: Christian Church

Identity Theft

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Aug 11, 2004

Identity: is the distinguishing character or personality of an individual. Identity theft is a criminal offense. It occurs when a person knowingly transfers or uses, without lawful authority. Spiritual identity theft is when the devil steals from you.

Identity Theft By Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. Gen. 27 1-5 & 34-38 John 10:10 No doubt we have all seen what I call some of the best commercials on T.V. They consist an elderly woman sitting in a chair talking in the voice of some man she talks about her truck with the Dayton tires, the mud ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-38

Denomination: Apostolic

What Should I Do With This Anger

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 11, 2004

This sermon deals with ways to handle the stress of anger.

Help, What Should I Do With This Anger? NLF 3/21/2004 2 Samuel 13: 7-33 Ephesians 4:25-32 Our bible study this week will deal with the stress of anger. When was the last time that you became very angry? An hour after it was over, how did you feel about the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:7-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finishing Strong Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Aug 13, 2004

Part 3 of 3 in the series "Going for the Gold." The third characteristic of a world-class Christian is focus.

FINISHING STRONG Going For The Gold: How to be a World-Class Christian Hebrews 12:2-3 August 15, 2004 Introduction: This weekend marked the beginning of the Olympic games in Athens. World-class athletes from all around the globe have gathered to go for the gold. During this time we have been ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2-3