Sermons on Difficulties:

Taking Up The Sword Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Sep 24, 2005

Part 3 of 5 part series on discipleship. It examines the importance of the Bible in the lives of disciples.

LIVING ABOVE THE FRAY Part 3: Taking Up The Sword Over the past month we have looked at how we can live exceptional lives. Together we saw that exceptional living doesn’t happen by accident. You must make a decision to be a disciple of Jesus Christ. Becoming a disciple involves giving up some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

Use Your Memory To Reduce Stress Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 12, 2005

The bible has real answers for Today’s Stress.

Use Your Memory to Relieve Your Stress Psalms 77, 143 Man with Headaches p 538 Swindoll’s Book of Illustrations What exactly is stress? Stress alludes to our tension level as we engage life. This tension can be healthy or unhealthy. A little stress can be helpful. We benefit from feeling the tug ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stones And Stumbling Blocks

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

A Wednesday night devotional look at 3 principles of Christian belief that can be misunderstood.

Stones and Stumbling Blocks Wednesday, July 27, 2005 UCLA alumni and fans made UCLA football coach Pepper Rodgers’s life miserable during a season when his Bruins got off to a horrible start. Nobody in Southern California would hang out with him. "My dog was my only true friend," Rodgers said of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Reaching For A Miracle Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Nov 10, 2004

5th in series "Miracles in Matthew." Jairus Daughter and the Woman with a blood disorder illustrate how we must reach out in faith for a miracle.

A man fell off a cliff, but managed to grab a tree limb on the way down. The following conversation ensued: "Is anyone up there?" "I am here. I am the Lord. Do you believe me?" "Yes, Lord, I believe. I really believe, but I can’t hang on much longer." "That’s all right, if you really believe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:18-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Well-Balanced Diet (Conversations With God, Part 2) Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 11, 2004

Sermon on prayer utilizing the ACTS model

“A Well-Balanced Diet” (Conversations with God – Part 2) “Developing spiritual fitness is like developing physical fitness.” Bill Hybels, Too Busy NOT to Pray (Downer’s Grove, Ill.: InterVarsity Press, 1998), 62. ADORATION - Psalm 8 *** READ THIS PSALM ALOUD *** - Adoration purges my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready To Live A Radically Different Lifestyle?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 13, 2001

A different approach to an "End Times" passage focussing on witness rather than speculation

Christian witness from Luke 21: 5-19 This morning I would like to focus on our Gospel reading. Story: Dr. Ian Paisley, the fiery Irish cleric and politician was reputed to have been preaching one Sunday on the End Times - and in particular on the Day of Judgement. As he reached the climax of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Anglican

Parenting In Philistine Territory Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Samson’s parents could give advice to today’s parents about bringing up children in a hostile spiritual environment.

Parenting in Philistine Territory Text: Judges 13 Introduction In the past few years a new phrase has been added to our vocabulary-- "School Shootings." Drugs are readily available to kids even in grade schools throughout America and I’m sure right here too. Right here in Heidelberg your ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfaction Guarenteed

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is a sermon that addresses God’s general invitation.

Introduction: 29 Palms illustration READ SCRIPTURE Background: Messianic passage 49:1-57:21 Isaiah 52-53 (Messiah’s atonement). Isaiah 54 (Israel’s restoration). Isaiah 55 (the great invitation). REDEMPTION ► SPREAD TO ALL ► INVITATION GOES OUT Proposition: True satisfaction can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

1 Peter 1:2-12

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

From 1 Peter Series: What were some of the issues in Peter’s heart he had to overcome in order to be used by God in fulness?

1 Peter 1:2-12 VCC July 26, 1998 Introduction Written by Peter Acts 4:13, described as unlearned and ignorant men This means that they did not go through formal religious training, NOT professional religious leaders He had simply been with Jesus for 3 years He simply had been baptised in the Holy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

2 Pentecost A

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 30, 2002

The foundations that are laid early in life are essential. Although, not very exciting, foundations are essential if a building or faith is to stand the storms of life.

2 Pentecost A Matthew 7:21-27 2 June 2002 Rev. Roger Haugen I love to watch construction and have been enjoying the building of the new bridge across the river. It is amazing to watch the preparatory work. They have spent many months building dikes so they can work out in the river, sinking ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Aug 10, 2002

When we get tired of the same old thing....we’ll do something about it!

Attitudes (Exo 13:17 18 KJV) And it came to pass, when Pharaoh had let the people go, that God led them not through the way of the land of the Philistines, although that was near; for God said, Lest peradventure the people repent when they see war, and they return to Egypt: {18} But God led the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 13:17-18

Denomination: Congregational

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 18, 2002

There are times in everyone’s walk with god that they need a spiritual refill

Resolving Your Spiritual Fatigue Selected Passages August 18, 2002 Introduction I read about a woman who telephoned a friend and asked how she was feeling, "Terrible," came the reply over the wire, "my head’s splitting and my back and legs are killing me. The house is a mess, and the kids are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-10, Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Church Of God

Praying For A Change!

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002

Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Power You Need

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 14, 2002

The power that we need most in our lives can only come from God

The Power You Need Ephesians 1:19-20 January 20, 2002 Introduction When electricity became available in remote rural areas, one woman went to great trouble and expense to have electricity installed in her home. A few months after the wiring was installed and the power was turned on; the power ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:19-20

Denomination: Church Of God