Sermons on Disagreeable:

How Can I Be Happy?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 27, 2006

Happiness blockers: 1. A demanding spirit that insists life should be good and easy. 2. A lack of play. 3. Basing your happiness on circumstances rather than trust.

Singer and diva, Madonna, is one of the wealthiest people in show business and has openly flaunted her self-indulgent lifestyle. A couple of years ago she was asked in an interview if she was happy. Her response was: “I don’t even know anybody who is happy!” Not only was she not happy, but she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

Faith That Really Works

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Jun 3, 2007

Our behavior shows what we really believe.

“Faith that really works” “Our behavior shows what we really believe.” James 2:14-26 Sunday Morning Sermon June 3, 2007 Intro: Good morning. If our behavior shows what we really believe – what do you really believe? If you dismiss yourself from church every Sunday – but on a Friday or Saturday ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Faith Family Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jun 3, 2007

Like a family the church needs to show respect, give provision, and use proper discipline.

I Timothy #5 CHCC: May 13, 2007 (MOTHER’S DAY) The Faith Family I Timothy 5 INTRODUCTION: Have any of you been confronted with a “good news, bad news” situation lately? I heard about a man who got a call from his doctor. The doctor said, “Your test results are in, and I’ve got good news ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 5:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Things Entrap Us Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Jul 9, 2007

Most people believe joy comes from the things they own. In reality, things can steal our joy quickly. Paul understood how things could steal our joy, that is why he gave us two admonitions to keep us from the snare of materialism. Each of these admonitio

Our culture is trapped in a disease for the desire of things, and we are not sure what to do about it. Consider the following facts… Gambling 60 % of adult Americans gambled in the last 12 months 20 years ago, two states had legalized gambling, while 48 states outlawed gambling – today 48 states ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sour And Sweet Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 22, 2007

Parables for Stewards, Pt. 7

SOUR AND SWEET (MATTHEW 21:28-32) More than a decade ago, Robert Haft trumpeted this famous commercial to financial success: “If you paid full price, you didn’t buy it at Crown Books.” Robert was the son and heir apparent of the Dart Group founder, Herbert Haft, who made his fortune in real estate ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:28-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Christ (Ephesians 3)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

Paul preaches the Mystery of Christ. To many of us it seems to have remained a mystery! ...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Not All Who Die, Die Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 25, 2008

Jesus’ resurrection confirms his authority to give life to those who keep his word.

Scripture Introduction I was reminded a couple of week’s ago that some Jewish people find the Gospels offensive, even “anti-Semitic.” One writer described John’s gospel as a “polemical pamphlet against Judaism.” I disagree; John does show us the conflict between Jesus and certain Jewish leaders, ...read more

Scripture: John 8:48-59

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Caleb: A Man Who Followed The Lord Wholheartedly

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 3, 2008

A sermon preached on our Seniors’ Sunday.

[To receive free weekly sermons by email, please contact jonrmcleod@yahoo.com] NUMBERS 13 & 14 Under the leadership of Moses, the people of Israel had completed the long and difficult journey from Egypt to the edge of Canaan. It was finally time to enter and conquer the land God had promised to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Will The Real Men Please Stand Up

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 16, 2008

A message for Father’s Day, calling men to become Biblical Men.

Will The Real Men, Please Stand Up?!? Ezekiel 22:30 * Turn with me to Ezekiel 22. This entire chapter leads us to God’s ultimate conclusion in verse 30. Review with me the words of Jehovah God to His chosen people. (READ) * It’s Father’s day, a day to honor dad. For me in my capacity as a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:30

Denomination: Baptist

A Dynamic Church Devotes Themselves To The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 8, 2008

God gives the Lord’s Supper both to proclaim the reality of an alternative community and to produce it.

Scripture Introduction [Teri’s and Shelley’s stories from the chapter, “The Crisis of Loneliness,” in Anderson, Signs of Warning, Signs of Hope.] Teri and Shelley are typical 30-something adults. Teri was surrounded by friends in high school and college, but her network of friends began to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jeremiah's Living Sermon On Fatherhood

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 23, 2009

Jeremiah’s experience with the Rechabites shaped his message on fatherhood and guidance. We need to renew our commitment to parenting and to responding to parental guidance.

I guess every teenager grapples with who he is. For me, a 17-year-old, away from home and “on my own” at college, I was ever so much “smarter” than I am today and certainly “much smarter” than my own father who had attended college and seminary on a “catch as catch can” basis and had no degree to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 35:1-19

Denomination: *other

Be Careful!

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Feb 25, 2009

The words of an ancient wise man remind us that the "awe" of God is foundational for wise living.

Be Careful Text: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7 (English) Most of us can relate to having a parent’s anxiety or remembering a parent’s anxiety when we either allowed our children a bit of independence or when we were ourselves allowed the opportunity to do something autonomous. I can well remember hearing my ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-7

Denomination: *other

God Speaks To Randall Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 16, 2009

Personal message to the church regarding a prayer action plan -- dealing with longstanding sin issues being passed on generationally.

GOD SPEAKS TO RANDALL Revelation 2-3 S: Listening to God C: Prayer and Action Th: God Speaks to the Church. Pr: PRACT – Pray on it; Act on it. CV: “We will passionately pursue full devotion to Jesus Christ.” Version: ESV RMBC 15 March 09 AM INTRODUCTION: Is God able to change us? The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:7

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With Your Self Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 19, 2007

We all wear masks, which puts us in danger of losing our real selves. Jesus shows us how to be real as He deals with threatening people, hostile people, and those whose hearts are full of pain. Montgomery Hills Baptist Church

When you wear a mask – not a Halloween costume mask, but a personality mask, a way-of-being mask – when you wear a mask, you not only hide from others, but you also hide from yourself. You lose your real self. And that is a huge loss. It is crucial to get real with yourself. The poet Paul ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-9

Denomination: Baptist

Closer Than A Brother

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 25, 2007

In this text, Paul lists some good friends, which could be categorized in this way. 1- Staying friends 2- Praying friends 3- Straying friends

INTRO.- Do you know what is closer than a brother? A good friend. A faithful friend is closer than a brother. Prov. 18:24 “A man of many companions may come to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.” Do you have a friend who sticks closer than a brother? Or did you ever? ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ