Sermons on Defying Norms:

Joy And Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment 4:10-13 David Taylor Paul moves from worry to contentment. He knows what is it to face life and worry tells us that to turn to God and his peace will fill our souls God’s peace floods his mind and heart like a warrior to do battle ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is On Our Side.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jan 25, 2024

'This I know; for God is for me' (cf. Psalm 56:9).

WHEN GOD IS ON OUR SIDE. 1 Samuel 17:32-49. Things had reached an impasse in the territorial struggles between the invading Philistines and Israel. The valley of Elah (cf. 1 Samuel 17:2) was in the south of Israel, and the two armies were set in battle array facing one another, but neither side ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Tough Issues On A Woman's Role In Church

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 2, 2006

These difficult passages deal with the controversial subjects of women being silent in church, women wearing head coverings, and male headship. This message looks at both sides of each Biblical argument.

- It’s Christmas Eve and the kids are off to bed. You pull out the box with one of their big gifts for Christmas morning. Before you’re off to bed, you just need to spend a few minutes assembling the toy. You open the box and pull out piece after piece after piece, along with several bags of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

Everything Will Be Thrown Down!

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 3, 2009

"Jesus said ’Do you see these great buildings?’ Not one stone here will be left on another; every one will be thrown down.’" (Mark 3:2)

It is such an offensive thing to say! Oh, I know that nothing in permanent in this life and that the greatest of our human institutions and heroic achievements will eventually pass and go the way of all flesh, but I really didn’t want to be confronted with that just now!. And though they take our ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessings Of Christians Of All Vintages Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 15, 2007

John encourages the downtrodden church

1 John 2:12-17 October 15, 2006 The last time I preached from 1 John 2, I mentioned that John was writing to a church that was bruised and broken and possibly full of self doubt and doubt about their own faith and belief. He tries to encourage them by commending their faith and showing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:12-17

Denomination: *other

Discovering Your Spiritual Gifts: Part 4 Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Aug 30, 2006

Every believer is meant to function as a part of the body according to the spiritual gifts they have received.

We’re finishing up our 4 weeks on discovering your spiritual gifts. As we’ve learned in 1 Cor 12, every person who submits their life to Christ is a member of the Body of Christ – and we all have an important part to play. So important, in fact, that God gifts EACH ONE with gifts from the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting Within Self?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 21, 2018

It is easy to fall into an invalid conclusion and trust your self? Your emotions and thought patterns can deceive you.

TRUSTING WITHIN SELF? WHAT SHALL I DO? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TRUST OURSELVES? WHAT SHALL I DO? CONSIDER RICH PAUPERS? I read many years ago about a man. The man’s law firm had been very successful and made him millions of dollars. He was known in the political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15-21, Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Your Story PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Nov 20, 2023

This sermon explores the spiritual journey of faith, witnessing God's works, and becoming a vessel for evangelism through the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman. Key

Good morning, dear friends. It is a joy to gather with you today, here in this sacred space, where our hearts unite in the shared purpose of worship and our minds seek the divine wisdom that only comes from the Holy Word of God. We are here today to unpack the profound truths found in the fourth ...read more

Topics: Evangelism

Divorce

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 10, 2018

outline on divorce

DIVORCE Mark 10:1-16 I. God hates divorce because of the problem it defines. II. God hates divorce because of the plan it defies. III. God hates divorce because of the permissiveness it demonstrates. IV. God hates divorce because of the people it damages. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Shining Stars (Part 2)

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Sep 19, 2003

Sermon witnessing

SHINING STARS (PART 2) PHILIPPIANS 2:14-16 03/08/95 Most of you are aware of that I happen to like Christian contemporary music. One of the groups that I particularly like is a group called the Newsboys. As I was listening to their songs I noticed that one would fit in well with what I am trying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Bible Church

Called To An Alternative Lifestyle - A Holy Lifestyle Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Feb 22, 2016

Are you following an Alternative Lifestyle? The term Alternative lifestyle covers a pretty diverse range of living, as Christian's we have been called to follow an alternative lifestyle, an alternative path, the narrow way.

We continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples and this month we are focussing on being called into the family of God. Our focus for this evening is God’s Alternative Society. The question as always to begin is: Are you following an Alternative Lifestyle? The term Alternative lifestyle ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Blessing Of A Willing Vessel

Contributed by Joyce Scott on Mar 22, 2003

Mary’s blessing came as a result of her willingness to be used of God. I’m convinced that it is not our "fullness" that attracts God, but our "emptiness". If you are willing to be used of God, and learn to be emptied of "self", then God will use you to d

THE BLESSING OF BEING A WILLING VESSEL LUKE 1:28-30 WHEN GABRIEL, GOD’S ANGELIC MESSENGER APPEARED TO MARY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT HER RESPONSE REVEALED HER KEEN WILLINGNESS TO OBEY GOD. WHAT GOD’S WORD PROPOSED TO HER WAS EXTRAORDINARY AND UNUSUAL BUT UNIQUELY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In The Storm Of Sickness Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Sep 1, 2006

Giving thanks when life is not going well...

Luke 17:11-19 Series – Giving Thanks in the Storms… NEXT WEEK – Veterans Day – Storm of Uncertainty… Going above the ability to give thanks when it’s good… The ability to give thanks when it’s not all perfect YET… Truth – Most of us have to dig down to find thanks – our lives are not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lets Go Cuz

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Feb 26, 2015

We must continually pick up our cross and follow Jesus even if we are entering an uncomfortable zone

Jesus had just asked his disciples a very important question, a question that we need to ask ourselves also. Who is this man called Jesus. You see we must know where we stand with Christ , we must know that he is our redeemer in order to be able to take up our cross and follow him. Lets look at ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon On The Water Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Jan 16, 2022

The water of life can emulate several different connotations.

Asma Naqi, a Pakistan born female author once remarked: “Through the passage of my life I have learned, that the power of positive association is so much stronger than any amount of negativity in the world. No matter how dark it is, a tiny beam of light is all it takes to kill the darkest of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:6, Revelation 22:1, John 4:14, John 17:3