Sermons on Dealing With Our Past:

The Games People Play - Aggravation Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with anger.

The Games People Play Aggravation INTRODUCTION: Anger is probably the most powerful emotion we feel. Mickey Mantle had a friend who would let him hunt on his ranch. One day, along with teammate Billy Martin they went to the ranch to hunt. Billy stayed in the car while Mickey checked with his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Games People Play - Sorry Series

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 19, 2003

Using Board Games as a jumping off place we looked at our Christianity. This sermon deals with repentance.

The Games People Play Sorry – Repentance CHANGING THE HEART INTRODUCTION: ILLUSTRATION: Towards the end of the nineteenth century, Swedish chemist Alfred Nobel awoke one morning to read his own obituary in the local newspaper: “Alfred Nobel, the inventor of dynamite, who died yesterday, ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 18:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Passionate Pursuit Of God Part 2

Contributed by Ronald Crandall on Dec 21, 2002

Deals with our struggles in life as we walk around the presence of God, rather than in the presence of God

A passionate pursuit of God Part 2 By:Dave Bakker Exod 19:10-20 10 And the LORD said unto Moses, Go unto the people, and sanctify them to day and to morrow, and let them wash their clothes, 11 And be ready against the third day: for the third day the LORD will come down in the sight of all the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:18-21, Exodus 19:10-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Warning: Children At Wrisk

Contributed by Gregory Penna on May 1, 2003

This was a sermon originally preached on mother’s day and it deals with difficulties in training children in our modern world.

Several years ago my family and I were visiting the French Quarter in New Orleans. We were taking in the sites and enjoying begnets and coffee. While we were there we stumbled accross two transvestites. These guys where painted in gold from head to toe and they were calling out for my son to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

Love Your Neighbor

Contributed by Gregory Burcham on Mar 6, 2006

Sermon deals with what God’s word has to say about love for our fellow man

Love your Neighbor John 13:34-35 (KJV) February is the month of Valentines, a month that is dedicated to love. As such, it should be no surprise that I have devoted the entire month’s sermons to the subject of love. There are certainly enough types of love to go around. There is brotherly love, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: Baptist

God Is God Of All

Contributed by L. Paul Lafferty on Mar 16, 2006

We can trust God with every part of our lives. This primarily deals with money but can be adapted.

Introduction: We are sometimes fooled into believing that we can take control from God. Proposition: YOU CANNOT. All you can do is determine which side of God’s will you end up on. Interrogative Sentence: Who rules your life? Once again there is a pat answer. Transitional Sentence: God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 29:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Crushed Expectations

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 8, 2009

Here’s a word that will help the body deal with pain, sufferring, and disappointment. A big blessing to our church!

Crushed Expectations Text: Psalm 6:1-7 O LORD, do not rebuke me in Your anger, Nor chasten me in Your hot displeasure. 2 Have mercy on me, O LORD, for I am weak; O LORD, heal me, for my bones are troubled.3 My soul also is greatly troubled; But You, O LORD—how long? 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Time To Grow! Series

Contributed by George Bannister on Mar 1, 2003

This message is a part of a series on the book of Hebrews. It deals with some questions that demonstrate our level of spiritual maturity.

TEXT: Hebrews 5:11-14 ETS; The apostle warns the Hebrew believers that they need to grow up in Christ. ESS: Believers ought to grow to the place where they can teach others who are less mature. OSS: Believers will commit to the task of growing spiritually. PQ: How can I tell if I am mature ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Semper Paratus

Contributed by Bruce Johnson on Oct 8, 2006

This sermon from the Book of Job deals with our role as Christians when ministering to those who are hurting.

Semper Paratus Imagine this morning if you would that you are in a Mediterranean paradise. [Short pause] There once was a man who lived there. He was a good man. He raised his children to the best of his ability, he supported his wife in all her endeavors, and yes … he fully trusted and followed ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

The Heart Of Worship - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Jan 16, 2006

The first in a three part series that deals with our heart when we come into God’s presence.

Isaiah 56:7(CEV) “I will bring them to My holy mountain, where they will celebrate in My house of worship. Their sacrifices and offerings will always be welcome on My altar. Then My house will be known as a house of worship for all nations.” Worship Is For God’s Benefit • The focus is God, not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Foundation For My Hope Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 15, 2006

The first of a five part series from 1 Peter that deals with how to find hope for our lives.

We live in a world that desperately needs some hope: • Hurricanes and earthquakes • Threat of terrorist attacks • Rising energy prices that threaten our economy and our own personal finances • Increasing crime • Bird flu pandemic In a world like that people look for hope in all kinds of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Like Father Like Son Series

Contributed by David Welch on Sep 20, 2007

First of a series on the characteristics of God as our father.  This message deals with likeness and the passing on of His DNA to believers.

“Kingdom Kids” Part 1 Introduction Since Father’s Day is coming up in four weeks I thought we would take a short break from 1 John to further explore the wonder of God as our father. Fathers play a vital role in any society. Since we explored the passage in 1 John about being children of God and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:3-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Resurrection Sunday - The Way Is Open

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Apr 21, 2014

our message for Easter Sunday dealing with 2 proofs that Christ has done more than enough

On Monday, I got a call from a cousin of mine who lives in Tulsa… His mother-in-law passed away after a battle with cancer. I had been praying for her as it was a difficult time for them. My cousin told me that in trying to console his daughter he said, “Yes, your grandma is gone, but ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hearts On Fire

Contributed by Greg Burcham on Jun 25, 2016

This sermon deals with the self inflicted damage we do to our spiritual hearts and God's prescription for healing.

Hearts On Fire, Luke 24:32 Luke 24:32 “And they said to one another, did not our hearts burn within us while He talked with us on the road, and while he opened the scriptures to us.” Did you know that the word “heart” appears in the King James Bible 830 times? Only the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:32

Denomination: Baptist

Bitter Or Better

Contributed by Dean Meadows on May 17, 2022

This is a 2 part sermon that deals with our attitude when thing don't go as planed.

Bitter or Better How many of you have had someone that has done something to you at one time or another and you now don’t like them? Have you ever had a situation where you feel like you were treated unfair and you became bitter about it? Passed over for a promotion. You have a couple of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-19

Denomination: *other