Sermons on Dealings:

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 2, 2005

A short talk for our Older Folks Service to deal with the requested topic of suffering.

¡§Why does God allow suffering?¡¨ WBC Silver Service (older folks). 3 Feb 2005 This talk is a ¡¥request¡¦. What a request! - but a good and right one as this is, to me, THE issue of life o precipitated by the Tsunami FALL The first thing I want to say is that we should not be surprised by these ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking Clearly About Marriage

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 4, 2005

This sermon deals with the struggles associated with marriage and some of the pitfalls that we can avoid.

Thinking Clearly About Marriage 2/13/2005 Genesis 2:19-25 1 Corin 7:1-7 For Christians, The date you set for your wedding, should not be based upon how much money you need to save for an elaborate wedding. It should not be based on how many more years of school you have left. It ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Central Role Of The Pastor Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 6 in a series on 1 Timothy this sermon deals with the role of the pastor in the local church.

“The Central Role of the Pastor !” 1 Timothy 3:1-7 What is a pastor suppose to look like? I have been told on occasion you don’t look like a preacher. I don’t know whether that is an insult or a compliment. Someone wrote a facetious account called “The Perfect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Place Of Prosperity In The Life Of Faith Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 31, 2005

# 11 in a series on 1 Timothy this message deals with the subject of prosperity in a life of faith.

Living for Christ in a Confused and Confusing World A Study of Paul’s Letters to Timothy Sermon # 11 The Place of Prosperity in a life of Faith. 1 Timothy 6:3-21 As we have seen the letter to Timothy addressed six main topics, the first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:3-21

Denomination: Baptist

All For Me And None For You Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on Apr 29, 2005

This is a sermon from a series on worship. This one deals with giving as a function of our worship.

It seems to me that most people want to benefit from their money and they do whatever seems best to them to receive that benefit. Whether it is spending it on the things they want, investing it in hope of a positive return, or even gambling it for the possibility of a big payoff. That last one is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Who Do You Trust In Life' Storms Series

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Apr 30, 2005

This is the first of three sermons in a series that takes a biblical look at dealing with the storms of life.

Who Do You Trust in Life’s Storm’s? Job 13:15 I. Can You Trust God When You in Extreme Suffering? A. Life’s storm attacked Job financially (Job 1:13-17) The Storms will: • Check where our treasure is located • Check who our master is in reality B. Life’s storm attacked Job’s family ( Job ...read more

Scripture: Job 13:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Sounds Of Genesis

Contributed by Dwight Jones on May 15, 2005

This sermon deals with what I believe to be the most significant sounds in the Old Testament.

The Sounds of Genesis Genesis 3:6 (KJV) And when the woman saw that the tree was good for food, and that it was pleasant to the eyes, and a tree to be desired to make one wise, she took of the fruit thereof, and did eat, and gave also unto her husband with her; and he did eat. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hold Fast

Contributed by Donato Solano on Jun 8, 2005

This sermon deals on how to keep ourselves from falling away from the faith.

INTRODUCTION The Bible predicts of the coming out of the many from the faith. I am afraid to think that that time is fast coming. Our duty as body of believers is how to prevent some of our brethren from falling away from the faith? I. BE LOYAL TO THE FAITH, 13-14 (Biblical Doctrine) A. Keep ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Salutation Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Aug 28, 2003

In these five verses Paul deals with his ministry, his message and his motive.

GALATIANS Lesson One TITLE: The Salutation TEXT: Galatians 1:1-5 1 Paul, an apostle (not sent from men, nor through the agency of man, but through Jesus Christ, and God the Father, who raised Him from the dead), 2 and all the brethren who are with me, to the churches of Galatia: 3 Grace to you and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

And The Rain Came.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 1, 2004

Once we deal with the sin that is causing the problem, we will remove the hindrance to the blessing.

And the rain came. First Kings 18:41 -- 46. 06/30/04 When we come to these vs. in chapter 18 of first Kings we find that God has been proclaimed as God and the 450 prophets of Baal have been slain. God can now bless the land. Rain is on the way. The drought is about to be over because rain is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:41

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 2, 2002

This message deals with three ways in which Christians can live in the light of Christ.

Living In The Light Text: I John 1: 6 & 7; I Pet.2: 9 & 10 Intro: In perhaps an elementary, yet practical sense, to walk in the light is to walk where one’s path is illuminated. The Christian is supposed to be one who has been illuminated, for they have received into their hearts He who is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-10, 1 John 1:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Where To Find The Power You Need

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Sep 1, 2002

Where can we get the spiritual resources to deal effectively with the challenges of life?

(Note: the title of this message was borrowed from Rick Warren; however, the sermon itself is original) This morning, we’re continuing our series on "How God Meets Your Deepest Needs," and today’s message is entitled, "Where To Get The Power You Need." Do you need power? Sure you do. So do I. And ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:11

Denomination: Baptist

God Lifts Up, God Brings Down

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 17, 2002

This sermon deals with the issue of pride and how it manages to sneak upon us all.

God Lifts Up & God Brings Down 1 Kings 11:29-39 James 4:13-17 1 Kings 11:29-14:17 If someone says, that person is full of pride, what image comes to your mind? Do you see someone who is stuck on himself? Do you imagine someone who has a big head. Do you think of someone who likes ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 20, 2002

This sermon deals with how small compromises can lead to some drastic consequences.

A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody 4/21/2002 Proverbs 1:8-19 Matthew 26:6-13 Have you ever heard those life-changing words, “A Little Bit Never Hurt Anybody?” You know that what is being offered is something you should say no to, but somebody says, “Oh go ahead and try it, a little bit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:14-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Know You Are Alive

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 5, 2002

This sermon deals with items a person might examine in their lives to see if they know Christ.

INTRODUCTION Think for a moment how it is we know someone is alive. Suppose a terrible crash happens on the interstate. Several cars are involved. The ambulance is called as well as the police. When the ambulance arrives, the paramedics begin to check on those involved in the accident. You see, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist