Sermons on Difficult Bible Passages:

The Preacher's Weapon Of Truth

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 18, 2008

This is an article on how the Word of God is like a two edged sword.

“THE PREACHER’S WEAPON OF TRUTH” W.Max Alderman Hebrews 4:12 “For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any twoedged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Grumbling Over Grace

Contributed by Robert Drake on Apr 14, 2008

We need to learn how not to be jealous of another persons blessing and be happy for them.

Grumbling Over Grace Matthew 20: 1-16 This parable grows out of a reply to a statement made by Peter. Peter’s statement was the aftermath of Jesus’ parable about the rich young ruler. Peter said you told the rich young ruler to go and sell everything he had and follow you ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Fascinated By The Word

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 15, 2008

God is a full-fledged Father filled with emotion who longs for me to come into alignment with His heart so that He can lavish His extravagant affection on me. His Word is the pathway to this experience.

Fascinated By The Word – Proverbs 2:1 Intro.: Most people see God as a stoic, detached Being that silently watches humanity from far away. The truth is that He is a full-fledged Father filled with emotion and who longs for, loves and even desires me and who patiently waits for me to come ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1

Denomination: Charismatic

Silencing Unbelief

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Apr 19, 2008

LOOKING TO JOSHUA FOR INSTRUCTION, DIRECTION, AND HOPE.

SILENCING UNBELIEF JOSHUA 6 INTRO: FALL OF JERICHO 1: WAIT ON GOD A) MANY TEXTS IN GOD’S WORD INSTRUCT US TO WAIT ON GOD B) TO STAND STILL C) TO BE SILENT POINT: IN THIS TEXT JOSHUA COMMANDS THE CHILDREN OF ISRAEL TO MARCH AROUND JERICHO IN TOTAL SILENCE. JOSHUA CLEARY HAD TO HAVE THE ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-20

Denomination: Other

There Is A Difference In Thinking, Doing, And Doctrine

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Apr 19, 2008

In this message, we need to consider two areas of doctrine: 1- Whom we believe 2- What we believe

INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy told his mother one day that he was 7 feet tall. She questioned him, saying, "You know better than that! You shouldn’t fib!" He said, "I am 7 feet tall because I just measured myself with this little ruler that I made!" Any time we measure ourselves with our own ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:18-28, Acts 18:10-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 20, 2008

In Genesis the question is asked is there any thing to hard or the Lord? Jeremiah give us the answer in Jeremiah r 32:17 that there nothing to hard for thee! Many times our faith can be tested to believe God even if the mountain is in front of us. Howeve

Is Anything Too Hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14 KJV) Is any thing too hard for the LORD? At the time appointed I will return unto thee, according to the time of life, and Sarah shall have a son. (Jer 32:17 KJV) Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17, Genesis 18:14, Genesis 1:1

Holy Addiction

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Apr 20, 2008

The Word was David’s delight. Others persecuted him for his passion, but he hardly noticed. He was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. Let’s become a sacred conduit through which God flows into the created realm & changes the destiny of humanity.

Holy Addiction Intro.: The Word of God was David’s delight and satisfaction. In it he feasted on the beauty of God. Others didn’t understand his passion. They persecuted, slandered and betrayed him, but he hardly noticed – Psalm 119:23. Davis was lost in another realm, addicted to the Word. David ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:16

Denomination: Charismatic

Ten Gifts Of Jesus In The Gospel Of St John

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 21, 2008

In this sermon we outline 10 of the wonderful gifts Jesus gave to us, the Church. Many times we forget all the precious promises He gave us. May we be truly thankful for all He has done for us.

TEN GIFTS OF JESUS IN THE GOSPEL OF ST JOHN In this sermon we outline 10 of the wonderful gifts Jesus gave to us, the Church. Many times we forget all the precious promises He gave us. May we be truly thankful for all He has done for us. I.GRACE AND TRUTH John 1:17 For the law was given ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-17

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by W. Alderman on Apr 28, 2008

This is a study of the beloved pastoral, the 23rd Psalm verse one

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23:1 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This is a statement that so graciously moves with time and I thank God that it indeed does. Where would those of us who are little dumb sheep be without our dear Shepherd? We will be looking at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Baptist

He Leadeth Me--He Maketh Me Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 4, 2008

This is a study showing the shepherd-sheep relationship.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD "HE MAKETH ME – HE LEADETH ME" TEXT: Psalm 23:2 ; John 10:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This second verse shows the difference ways that He teaches His sheep. Notice the contrasting nature in which He teaches ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist

What A Word Is This!

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on May 7, 2008

THE POWER OF THE WORD OF GOD!!

WHAT A WORD IS THIS! INTRO: LUKE 4 1: THE TEMPTATION OF CHIRST A) 40 DAYS 40 NIGHTS NO FOOD OR WATER B) DURING THESE DAYS HE WAS TEMPTED OF THE DEVIL C) HE OFFERED EVERYRTHING HE COULD D) FROM FOOD AND WATER E) TO WEALTH AND POWER POINT: JESUS NEVER FALLS TO HIS TRICKS OR HIS TEMPTATIONS. HE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:31-36

Denomination: Other

No Condemnation In Christ Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in bondage to sin’s crippling power, nor will he suffer the eschatological cons

My little children, for whom I am again in the anguish of childbirth until Christ is formed in you! Galatians 4.19 The mood of Paul’s argument changes abruptly in Romans 8 as he assures the believer that there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The believer does not live in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Present Suffering Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

The believer’s future is connected with Christ’s. Christ is the faithful Son and is the Father’s rightful heir. The Christian by means of his adoption is a joint heir with Christ and may look forward to eternal glory in the presence of the Son (cp. John 1

For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too (2 Corinthians 1.5). Those who are led by the Spirit of God are children of God; they have received the Spirit of adoption whereby they approach God as “Abba! Father!” Their adoption is sealed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Groaning And The Glory Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

As a biological descendant of Adam he is heir both to the strengths and foibles of the first man; as one who is twice born, he is heir to the inheritance of the second Adam (1 Corinthians 15.45). As a new creation in Christ he is hopeful for what awaits h

For you shall go out in joy and be led forth in peace; the mountains and the hills before you shall break forth into singing, and all the trees of the field shall clap their hands (Isaiah 55.12). The story of the Bible is largely an account of the progress of redemption. In between the fall of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Congregational

The Spirit's Prayer Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

Though the suffering that the Christian endures in life is nothing by way of comparison to the glory that awaits him (8.18), God does not leave him without help. The Spirit helps him in his weakness. Even if the primary weakness Paul has in mind is that o

O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary, beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips will praise you. So ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-28

Denomination: Congregational