Sermons on Defaced From The Will:

A Christmas Prayer From The Christian Heart

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Dec 6, 2009

As the Apostle Paul prays, his heart goes out to his fellow Christians. What can we learn for our prayer-life from the Apostle? Parts: A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus. B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge.

Text: Philippians 1:3-11 Theme: A Christmas Prayer from the Christian Heart A. Remember the deep bond of fellowship in Christ Jesus B. Pray that love overflows in knowledge Season: Advent 2c Date: December 6, 2009 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:3-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Lessons Of Life: From Pride To Faith

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 19, 2008

Things covered in this sermon...Pride humbled; God is in control; God places rulers; Glorify God not man or yourself.

Some lessons in life are hard to learn, some may even seem impossible. Many of us have found ourselves in situations that seemed impossible and yet some how we made it through and even grew from those experiences. I would say one of these lessons is losing a loved one for instance. We must learn ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Pack Rat To Cheeful Giver

Contributed by Marci Cook on Jun 19, 2008

Turning our attitudes of selfishness to an attituce of giving.

Luke 12:32 “Do not fear, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom. Luke 12:34 For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also. When my husband’s grandmother passed away, her family had to go through all the things she left behind. We found in her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No One Comes Back From The Dead

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Proof of the Resurrection.

We demand evidence when we are accused of almost anything. If you have ever had a car wreck with someone else, you know how quickly the blame game starts but usually the evidence can prove who was really at fault. The best part about a car wreck is how the other person reacts, regardless of ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mother's Day Card From God

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jul 2, 2008

Encouragement for moms

A Mother’s Day Card from God [2] Today is the day when Moms get the special treatment, right? You know, breakfast in bed; homemade Mother’s Day cards from the kids; flowers from your husband; lunch at your favorite restaurant; and absolutely no house cleaning! (How come I’m seeing some of you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Baptist

Pastor's Talk From His Heart Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Jul 13, 2008

A pastor’s concern for his people on Input vs. Output.

“Pastor’s Talk from His Heart” Text: I Corinthians 3:16-23 16 ¶ Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? 17 If any man defile the temple of God, him shall God destroy; for the temple of God is holy, which temple ye are. 18 ¶ Let no man deceive ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-23

Denomination: *other

From Physical Rebuilding To Spiritual Renewal Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 19, 2008

Changing not jsut the outward but having our spiritual lives renewed

From Physical Rebuilding to Spiritual Renewal Intellectual Response – Nehemiah 8:1-8 Know your Need Know the Word Emotional Response – Nehemiah 8:9-12 Volitional Response – Nehemiah 8:13 -18 Slide 1 Introduction This week, I finally got to wear this blue striped shirt that I bought about 5 ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons Learned From A Night Of Failure

Contributed by W. Alderman on Aug 2, 2008

This is a sermon that illustrates the way the Lord cares for his own.

“LESSONS LEARNED FROM A NIGHT OF FAILURE” TEXT: Luke 5:1-11 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: Some of your greatest lessons will be learned at “The University of Adversity”. I have heard people say that they received a degree in “knee-ology” at the “School of Hard-knocks”. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From Joe Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into the man God desires him to be. Pride fades away, the spoiled brat syndrome disappears and Joe learns to persevere

Lessons from Joe: Pt 2! Opening video Illustration: Bluefishtv - Joseph - Tested Thesis: Our man Joe even in the midst of being at his lowest point in life grows into the man God desires him to be. Joe grows through adversity into the man God desires him to be. Pride fades away, the spoiled brat ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Joe Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe is forgotten by the cupbearer in our text today but not by God. It was a lonely time for Joe but God was with Him even in the dungeon. We need to be reminded that He is with us in the palaces of life and in the dungeons of life.

Lesson’s from Joe pt 3 - “The forgotten ones.” Opening Video Illustrations – These two clips reveal how people wrestle with loneliness and the feeling of being forgotten. Listen to their stories: “Alone again” - Blue Fish TV (2:12) “Trusting God through loneliness” Blue Fish TV (1:30 min) I ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From Joe Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 9, 2009

Joe was on the go for God because he was a humble servant leader filled with the spirit of God. He was on the go because he was dispenser of grace and a forgiving individual.

Lessons from Joe pt 4 Summary of previous messages: 1. Joe goes from being a privileged spoiled brat to slave. 2. Joe goes from slave to prison for doing the right thing. 3. Joe serves others in prison and he’s forgotten by others but not God. 4. Joe goes from prison to Prime Minister of ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From David Pt 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Aug 11, 2009

God takes nobodies with a right heart on the inside and makes them into some-bodies.

How a nobody becomes a somebody! Video Clip: Phatheads from Bluefush TV before sermon Series – Lessons from David Introduction: There are 66 chapters that speak about David in the Old Testament. As a matter of fact, there are more references to David in the Bible than any other person. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Benefit From The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 19, 2009

As we continue to study the book of James, we come to the end of chapter one and James emphasis on making the Word of God apart of daily living.

How to Benefit from the Word of God James 1:19-27 Intro At least once each day, we stand before a mirror and review the way we look. If an adjustment is necessary, and it usually is, then we straighten our clothes brush or hair all because the mirror has helped us by revealing things about how ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From David Pt 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive.

Lessons from David pt 2 "A somebody becomes a fugitive" Thesis: When David does the right thing for God and becomes a somebody Saul gets jealous and forces David to become a fugitive. Introduction: David has the Spirit of the Lord on Him. He defeats the giant Goliath – He brings a great victory ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lessons From David Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Sep 11, 2009

A fugitive with integrity will have the blessing of the Lord more so than a king with no integrity.

Lessons from David pt 3 David - A fugitive with integrity Saul – A king with no integrity Thesis: A fugitive with integrity will have the blessing of the Lord more so than a king with no integrity. The Scripture texts we will be looking at today continue to paint a portrait of two lives. These ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational