Sermons on Dealings:

"Money Matters" Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 29, 2005

Tenth in a series on the book of James. Deals with principles for successfully handling the resources that God has given into our lives.

A STUDY OF THE BOOK OF JAMES Sermon # 10 “Money Matters” James 5:1-6 Some have said to me recently, jokingly I hope, “I will be glad when we finish the series on James, I am tired of having my toes stepped on!” But there is an element ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Hands/Holy Living

Contributed by Clifton Hartley on Oct 13, 2007

This sermon is an actual prayer preached as a sermon dealing with living our lives as Christians and being different from the world.

God, we humbly come to you in prayer, asking that you touch our hearts (hand over heart), mind (hands over head), body (hands/arms hug body), and soul (extend arms east to west) as we take in your Word (hold up Bible), through your Holy Spirit - may we grow in righteousness and holiness as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Unique Sacrifice Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Oct 13, 2007

Christ’s sacrifice was a once for all event, dealing with His people’s sin past, present and future.

We have already seen from chapters 9 and 10 of Hebrews, quite a few reasons why Christ’s sacrifice was infinitely better than those of OT times. Now let me read 5 verses from these two chapters to you and see if you notice anything. 9:12 He entered the Most Holy Place once for all, having obtained ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Responding To Opposition To Being A Christian

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 15, 2007

Throughout history there is always been opposition to Christianity, this sermon deals with some of the ways we can respond to such opposition

49“I have come to bring fire on the earth, and how I wish it were already kindled! 50But I have a baptism to undergo, and what constraint I am under until it is completed! 51Do you think I came to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but division. 52From now on there will be five in one family ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:46-53

Denomination: Lutheran

God Cares For You Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 8, 2006

This is the second of four sermons from the book of Ruth. It deals with the question, "Is God actively involved in my life."

God Cares for You Ruth 2:1-3 Did you know that on 9-11 the New York State Lottery’s evening number game, popped up the numbers: 9-1-1? Did you know that a news paper in Oregon on June 28, 2000 printed the pick 4 winning numbers in advance of the drawing? Actually, the news paper’s computers had ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Romancing The Home Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 4, 2007

This message deals with thre steps to help couples increase romance in the home. It is a part of my series Desperate Households.

-Romancing the Home Revelation 2:1-5 David Henderson Pastor, Teacher Well, why don’t you treat me like you used to do? How come you treat me like a worn out shoe? My hair’s still curly and my eyes are still blue. Why don’t you love me like you used to do? Why don’t you spark me like you used to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

First Love

Contributed by Don Jones on Nov 6, 2007

The message deals with 1. First Love, 2. Forgotten Love, 3. Remembered Love, 4. Rejuvenated Love.

First Love Matthew 22:37; Romans 12:11; Rev. 2:4 1. First Love Do you remember your first love? For some of you this morning like myself, it has been a number of years but I still think you can remember their name. You might remember the first kiss. Do you remember what it was like? For ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Enjoy God

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 19, 2007

This was preached two Sundays after my resignation, dealing with the approaching time of transition that the church (and pastor) will be experiencing.

Introduction: Hold items dug up in the process of moving. Use them as references to all of the change that we have experienced individually and as a church. File – containing clergy records Church – nearly 75% of you were not actively involved when I arrived New article – 911 and all that has ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Source Of All Wars Series

Contributed by James May on Nov 28, 2007

#14 in the series deals with the sin nature in man that is the cause of all conflicts among people, both in the church and in the world.

The Source of All Wars #14 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Caging And Killing The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Final sermon in series on temptation. This deals with the work and grace of God to help us resist and overcome besetting sin.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 4-Caging and Killing the Beast October 28, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Did you hear about this one? National Basketball Association Commissioner David Stern announced this week that an internal investigation into the gambling of NBA referees found that all 56 officials had ...read more

Scripture: John 3:17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Last Words And Last Sighting

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 27, 2007

This text deals with Jesus’ last words and His last sighting. - Wait patiently - Worry not - Witness everywhere - Wonder not

INTRO.- In my former book. Do you like books? Do you read books? ILL.- TEACHER: Who is your favorite author? PUPIL: George Washington. TEACHER: But George Washington never wrote any books. PUPIL: You got it. TEACHER: How many books have you read in your lifetime? PUPIL: I don’t know. I’m not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Overcoming Temptation 2

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 13, 2008

The second part of a message on overcoming temptation. This message deals with how the Holy Spirit helps us to overcome temptation.

Overcoming Temptation 2 “How the Holy Spirit Helps us Overcome” by Pastor Donny Granberry Last Sunday night we studied: • How to cope with temptation • That Victory over temptation is possible • The sources of temptation o Our own carnal nature o The world o Evil Spirits • The Battlefield of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is That!

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Sep 5, 2008

This message deals with the importance of the Holy Spirit’s presence in the believer’s life to be effective in our efforts in ministry.

Scripture: Acts 2:16 Title: “This Is That” Introduction: I am fully persuaded that the disciples of Jesus failed to understand everything that Jesus said to them during the time they spent together. · I am also fully persuaded they stood in awe at the miracles Jesus performed before their very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sticks And Stones Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 22, 2008

Sermon #7 in the John Series from John 8 deals with Jesus encounter with the religious leaders in the Temple in Jerusalem

John’s Gospel #7 Sticks and Stones CHCC: March 2, 2008 John 8 INTRODUCTION: Sticks and Stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. This section of John begins and ends with people ready to throw stones. In the beginning of our text for today we notice that the Jewish leaders ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Really Reconciled Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 31, 2007

This sermon deals with reconciliation in terms of the truth that being really reconciled Reveals a problem, Restores a relationship and Relates to persons.

Randy felt like a vending machine. Anyone wanting something could pull an invisible lever and get it. On the job, at home, in church or during leisure time Randy was continually being called upon to carry other people’s responsibility. And Randy deeply resented those people who by demanding so ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:9-11

Denomination: Baptist