Sermons on Dealing With Criticism:

Got Faith?

Contributed by Jack Valentino on Aug 4, 2004

The sermon deals with how God won four battles through for distinctly different men with four different levels of faith, and experience with God.

Got Faith? The four battles Your degree of faith (How Hot) is measured by your emotions, feelings, and Actions! The level of your faith (How solid) is based on your experience with God! If the mountain you are facing is too big, maybe it’s God who put it there. Judges 6:11, 12, 14, 15, 16, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Dream Or A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This sermon deals with the difference between a dream of what you would like, and a vision, what you intend God to do through you.

A Dream Or A Vision Nehemiah 1:1-11 I want you to meet Jay. From the time he was 9, Jay wanted to be a record producer. He even had the other kids start calling him Jay X. Jay X did not see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Saved From The Coming Wrath Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 8, 2004

Part 14 of the Romans series dealing with God’s ultimate judgment and demonstration of wrath against those who reject His Son.

Chico Alliance Church September 2, 2001 Pastor David Welch “Saved from the Coming Wrath” Romans 5:9 Review In this letter Paul answers the question, “How can a sinful man be reconciled with a holy God? It also answers a similar question, “How can the offender escape the wrath of the offended.” God ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader Series

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Apr 25, 2007

The first of five sermons. This message deals with child-like faith. Children believe that God is real, powerful, and present. Am I that smart?

Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? Mark 10:13-16 We are beginning a new series this morning. The sermon and series are based on the show "Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?" Now, let me give you some background. In the show they ask adults questions that they would have learned in fifth grade ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Handle An Adversary Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on May 21, 2007

Dealing with our enemies can be difficult, yet David gives us practical steps on how to handle an enemy in his relationship with Saul

INTRODUCTION, Quite possibly one of the most difficult statements Jesus ever made is found in Matthew 5, Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you, [Matt 5:44] That statement is found in the Sermon on the Mount. The verse right before it says you have heard it said, “Love your ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remember The Taste Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 27, 2007

What’s the best way to deal with suffering? In this Psalm gives us a suprising lesson and a powerful insight into God’s healing power.

OPEN: Years ago, in an old stoddy community, a new doctor came to town. It was said he could cure anything and anybody, and everyone was amazed with what he could do - everyone except for Mr. Sweeny, the town skeptic. Well, old Mr. Sweeny went to this ’miracle doctor’ to prove that he wasn’t ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Grow As A Disciple

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

From a series dealing with essentials for our church future. Spend time with God, Deepen Your Relationship with other believers. Outline at end

With appreciation I acknowledge I have used Sermon Central among many other resources in crafting this sermon. A PATHWAY FOR THE NEXT 60 YEARS: DISCIPLESHIP January 14, 2007 Jay Davis Robison LUKE 6:46-49 We are in midst of series of sermons pathway for next 60 yrs Dealing with 5 dream ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:46-49

Denomination: Baptist

Lip-Service Won't Cut It!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Feb 14, 2007

Next message through Matthew, this one dealing with Jesus’ words about actually living what we say about loving God.

Lip-Service Won’t Cut It! Matthew 15:1-9 November 19, 2006 There are a number of things in my life that I try to avoid, if at all possible. For instance, I try to avoid pot-holes in the road. I also try to avoid things like the tornado I mentioned a couple weeks ago, as well as any form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nature Of Christian Growth Series

Contributed by Rusty Davidson on Feb 19, 2007

This is the first in a series on the Book of Colossians. It deals with how th reality of Christ’s supremacy in all things defines the growth of Christians’ faith.

The Supremacy of Christ The Nature of Christian Growth Text: Colossians 1:1-8 I. Introduction Illustration: A Good Kid Gone Bad. He was basically a good kid. He came from an ordinary family and had a good mom and dad. He went to church every Sunday and never seemed to be out of the ordinary. So, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Negative Ninnies And Nincompoops

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

A contemporary message on dealing with negative people and those that keep you from being the Pastor, teacher, Christian God is calling you to be.

Negative Ninnies and Nincompoops Deut 1:8 8 See, I have given you this land. Go in and take possession of the land that the LORD swore he would give to your fathers — to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob — and to their descendants after them." 19 Then, as the LORD our God commanded us, we set out from ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:8-35

With Him! With Them!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 25, 2006

This is a brief lesson dealing with unity, togetherness, and being with people. It could be used at a funeral of a believer, or a situation where you need a brief lesson.

WITH HIM! WITH THEM! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. 1 Thes. 3:12 And the Lord make you to increase and abound in love one toward another, and toward all men, even as we do toward you: Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! 1 Thes. 4:13 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Da Vinci Code: Fact Or Fiction (Part Five: Is Absolute Truth Real?)

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 12, 2006

This message deals with the likely possibility of people choosing to believe both the Bible and The Da Vinci Code. It addresses the issues of absolute truth and syncretism.

The Issue: “Few will choose to totally dismiss the Bible and believe instead in The Da Vinci Code; there is a greater danger, though, of many choosing to believe both the Bible and The Da Vinci Code.” - I imagine that relatively few people will choose, after having read The Da Vinci Code, to ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

The Devil Made Me Do It Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on May 21, 2006

Part 3 in temptation series. This installment deals with the tactics Satan uses to come against our minds and how we resist and overcome.

AN APPLE A DAY The Temptations We Face Part 3, The Devil Made Me Do It James 4:7 May 14, 2006 Pastor Brian Matherlee In the movie, On Golden Pond, a man, played by Dabney Coleman is speaking with a Ethel at a dock. Ethel is the mother of the woman he likes. He puts one foot on a boat and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Best Guest Yet Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 8, 2006

First in a series dealing with weddings in the bible, this sermon looks at Jesus attending a wedding and his first miraculous sign of turning water into wine.

A June Wedding: The Best Guest Yet John 2:1-11 June is the month of matrimonial bliss for brides everywhere. Open the Sunday “Living” section of the newspaper and you encounter the many faces of blissful brides adorned in their nuptial best accompanying the announcement of their recent ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Oct 30, 2006

A Real Deal Christian stops hiding behind reationalizations and blame, is honest before God about their sin and embraces God’s forgiveness.

Forgiven 1 John 1:6-10 ÓOctober 29, 2006 Rev. Bruce Goettsche THE REAL DEAL: A Study in 1 John We are on a mission in our study of 1 John. We are in pursuit of authentic discipleship. Our goal is to become “real deal” followers of Christ. In a world of pretenders, we want to be genuine. In our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:6-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational