Sermons on Discerner:

Jonah And God's Plant

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 15, 2007

I was listening to a group of men talking, and they were talking about real men being turned off of Christianity because of the pastor’s language and even the songs we sing aren’t manly enough.

Jonah and God’s Plant Text: Jonah 4:5-11 So Jonah went out of the city and sat on the east side of the city. There he made himself a shelter and sat under it in the shade, till he might see what would become of the city. 6 And the LORD God prepared a plant and made it come up over Jonah, that ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:5-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Deep Relationships - The Five Love Languages Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 9, 2008

The five love languages are a real practical way for us to demonstrate the love of God to people. Jesus showed us the way to do this in earthly ministry by modeling each of the five love languages for us.

DEEP RELATIONSHIPS – THE FIVE LOVE LANGUAGES INTRO TO TOPIC: Valentine’s Day is coming up this week! Let’s talk about love… SONGS: There are lots of songs that talk about love! • Foreigner: I wanna know what love is • Righteous Brothers: You’ve lost that loving feeling • Diana Ross: You ...read more

Scripture: John 13:34-35

Denomination: *other

He Is The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on May 2, 2007

Gleaned from John Ortberg’s Book - "If you want to walk on the water, you have to get out of the boat". This teaches us that we must understand exactly "who" the Lord is.

HE is the Lord Matthew 25:14-30 > Dr. Tim Lahaye tells the story (which I have repeated many times, but which perfectly illustrates a point); it’s about a husband who was receiving marital counseling. The obvious truth was that He and His wife were at odds with each other and were in the mode of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Call To Arms

Contributed by Dale Norman on Jul 14, 2007

The battle defending TRUTH

CALL TO ARMS THE BATTLE DEFENDING TRUTH As a Christian, we are soldiers called into a war, into a battle like no other. We are called into a battle to defend the TRUTH. The battle is not easy; the enemy is very tough, strong and cunning. They know our weaknesses and know how to use them at ...read more

Scripture: John 18:36-38

Denomination: Baptist

When They Look On Whom They Have Pierced

Contributed by Charles Scott on Oct 16, 2006

We look on him who was pierced and we see the heart of God; we also see ourselves and are moved to tears of repentance and amendment of life.

TRINITY 2 ZECHARIAH 12__8-10 AND 13__1 WHEN THEY LOOK ON WHOM THEY HAVE PIERCED The 3 year lectionary has been a great gift to us. Today’s conjunction of Zechariah and Luke 9__18 gives marvelous insight into Jesus’ understanding of Himself and the way in which he taught his disciples ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:8-10

Denomination: Anglican

The Value Of God's Word Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Nov 5, 2006

When You Recognize The Great Value Of God’s Word, Its Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident In Your Life As Well!

Introduction: 1. We Have Looked At The Sufficiency Of God’s Word! Answered The Question: “Is God’s Word Enough?” Now, Look At The Value Of God’s Word! 2. Read Psalm 19! 3. There Is Great Value In The Word Of God! And As You Recognize Its Value, It’s Sufficiency Will Become Plain And Evident ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out From Among Them Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Dec 31, 2007

Separation is such an ugly word to many in Christianity today. We want to be inclusive. But have we become so inclusive that we have forgotten that purity in God’s church and God’s people is of more value to God than surrendering standards for some so c

Come Out From Among Them Griffith Baptist Church – 12/16/07 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 26 Introduction 1. The Plea for Examination – 26:1-3 2. The Purpose of Separation – 26:4-8 3. The Precedence of Purification – 26:9-12 The main subject we are talking about here is this subject of separation - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 26:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lampstand Of Character #2 Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Sep 26, 2007

Can we see how vital this relationship with the Holy Spirit is? When my health may fail & even my spirit grows weak, the strength & might of His Spirit will sustain me no matter what!

The six branches of the Lampstand are a representation of these six characteristics of the Holy Spirit. The “Spirit of Wisdom”, “Spirit of Understanding”, “Spirit of Counsel”, “Spirit of Might”, “Spirit of Knowledge”, & “Spirit of the Fear of the Lord”. Luke 4:18 NLT The Spirit of the Lord is upon ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Reduce Your Stress

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 5, 2003

Take time to contemplate the many ways that the Lord calms the stormy seas in your heart, mind and relationships. Thank God specifically for the ways that He enables you to be an island of calm amidst the pressures of life’s problems.

Illustration:Traits characteristic of the stress-prone: 1. Plans day unrealistically 2. First to arrive, last to leave 3. Always in a hurry 4. Makes no plan for relaxation 5. Feels guilty about doing anything other than work 6. Sees unforeseen problem as a setback or disaster 7. Is always thinking ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Focus On God's Promises

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Apr 20, 2003

The Holy Spirit helps us consciously and subconsciously to turn our focus away from pain and on to God’s promises for deliverance. Many people tend to surrender to feelings of rejection, suffering and negative thoughts when they experience problems. The H

Illustration: Dr. Henry Pope tells a story of one his students who learned how to change her perspective. It seems that one young girl while attending college spotted a young man who seemed very handsome and someone she would like to get to know. One day she was sitting in the library and spotted ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-98

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom And Reality Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 8, 2003

A wise man takes life in stride because he has a realistic perspective about people, society, and himself.

Wisdom and Reality (Eccl. 8:1--9:3) 1. Wisdom has always been a valuable quality: Ivy Lee, a management consultant, was called in by Charles Schwab, chairman of Bethlehem Steel Company, to give him advice on how to better manage his time. After observing Schwab for several hours, Lee gave this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003

We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

Let’s consider some things we need to both see and know about the Holy Spirit.

“THE HOLY SPIRIT” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:15-17 JOHN 14:17 Seeth: 2334 theoreo {theh?o?reh’?o}: A Word not used of an indifferent spectator, but of one who looks at a thing with interest and for a purpose; This word would be used of a general ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-17

Satisfied Hunger-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-I—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Love On Mother's Day

Contributed by Jim Parisi on May 15, 2003

What greater Love between two Humans then the love between a mother and her child.

Lasting Love on Mother’s Day HHM Jim Parisi May 11, 2003 A Mother’s Day Comment by Chuck Swindoll: I remember a Mother’s Day card I saw that was really cute. It was a great big card written in a little child’s printing—little first-grade printing. On the front was a little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational