Sermons on Discomfort:

Following Our Call

Contributed by Christopher Smith on Aug 7, 2003

We all wait for that call from God, but what do we do when it comes?

When we hear God’s call, but do not head. The reading this week is a little longer than last, but I decided it was important to read the entire first chapter of Jonah. Everyone is familiar with the story of Jonah being swallowed by the whale, but perhaps not everyone knows why. As we can see ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Food And Real Drink

Contributed by Reggie Corfield on Aug 16, 2003

Unless you eat my flesh and drink my blood, you will not have eternal life. What does this mean?

Text - NIV John ch.6 vs.51-58 These are the words of Jesus: 51. I am the living bread that came down from heaven. If anyone eats of this bread, he (or she) will live forever. This bread is my flesh which I will give for the life of the world. 52. Then the Jews began to argue sharply (quarrel) ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58

Denomination: Anglican

Persistence In Faith Series

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

Chick-fa-la has an advertising campaign that displays cows holding up signs saying “eat more chicken”. This is cute because the cows are trying to save their own lives by convincing others to “eat more chicken”. If we as Christians expect to be all God

Mark 10 46 And they came to Jericho: and as he went out of Jericho with his disciples and a great number of people, blind Bartimaeus, the son of Timaeus, sat by the highway side begging. 47 And when he heard that it was Jesus of Nazareth, he began to cry out, and say, Jesus, thou son of David, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Cross Before The Crown Series

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 7, 2004

Learn how to finish life well from the example of Jesus Christ on the cross.

We continue our message series to prepare us for Easter. Because we live on the other side of Easter, that is we know Jesus has risen from the dead, we can easily overlook the sufferings of Jesus. But knowing the sufferings Jesus can benefit us. My parents with my sister and I came to America ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: *other

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

James is a “Do this! Do that!” book which, taken to heart, will dynamically affect our lives on every level. We will not be the same at the end of this study if we prayerfully ask the Spirit to apply what we learn.

1. James verse 1 James, a bond-servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes who are dispersed abroad, greetings. a. Half Brother of Christ James a half-brother, of the Lord Jesus Christ. The Gospels mention this fact in Matthew 13:55 "Is not this the carpenter’s son? Is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God

Contributed by Mike Turner on Feb 2, 2005

A sermon on the story of Joash, the boy who was hidden in the House Of God !

The Boy Who Was Hidden In The House Of God 2 Kings 11:1-21 This morning I want to share with you a message on the story of Joash. Joash was the infant son of King Ahaziah. He was a heir to the throne, but his life is in great danger. Notice with me some things about Joash: I. There Was A Plan ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves The Church

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 8, 2005

Jesus loves the church very deeply. He is faithful and committed to His church, despite our failures. Let us (1) love the church the way He loves her, and (2) understand our need of the church for our growth.

(Most thoughts in this sermon taken from Joshua Harris’ book ’Stop Dating the Church’.) How does Jesus see the church? The passage in Eph 5 is usually heard at weddings - about the love between husband and wife. This is right and good, but these verses also reveal a lot about what Jesus thinks ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Contempt For Misfortune

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The problem with saying the right thing at the wrong time when we minister to the suffering.

Introductory Considerations 1. The book of Job is a hard book to follow. I find it a hard book to read and to preach about, at least in the way I normally would read and preach. The book is part of the bible called the wisdom writings - - written by wise men who tried to present the truth through ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Our heavenly Father knows what is best even when He allows us to go through dark valleys of suffering.

Suffering - To experience adverse effects of something unpleasant. To feel pain, grief or discomfort. Illustration:Someone asked C.S. Lewis, "Why do the righteous suffer?" "Why not?" he replied. "They’re the only ones who can take it." Unknown. "Although the world is full of suffering, it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wilt Thou Be Made Whole?

Contributed by Evangelist Ron Freeman on Jul 29, 2003

To establish Jesus can make all who would come unto him whole as he did the man at the pool of Bethesda.

INTRODUCTION: Outline: 1. The Man’s Complaint: 2. The Master’s Compassion: 3. The Master’s Commission: Remarks: The setting of the lesson is one of joy and celebration. It was one of the feast days of the Jews. There was sing, eating and laughter throughout the city for many. However, on a ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15, John 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bad News And The Good News

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Nov 8, 2000

Christian Victory

THE BAD NEWS AND THE GOOD NEWS © 3-2000 by Mark Beaird Text: John 10:10 n Many men would love to lead the life of Sean Connery. Tall, handsome, and dashing, Connery played the glamorous part of 007 in six James Bond movies. Connery travels the world to shoot movies in places exotic as ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grace Happens

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Oct 11, 2002

God’s grace and forgiveness covers all and happens because we know Jesus

Sermon: Grace Happens Lk 23:32-34, 39-43 11/25/01 Johnny and his brother had been playing nicely all morning when a terrible fight ensued. Soon the two brothers were wrestling and fighting with each other. Their mother separated them and told them to apologize. Johnny refused vowing to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Acts Of God

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Oct 25, 2002

What the Holy Spirit is doing in the life of a growing Christian

18, August 2002 Dakota Community Church Acts of God Introduction: Have you ever wondered what the Holy Spirit is working at in your life? Do you wonder about His existence? Illus.: “The Boy Who Believes in the Holy Spirit Isn’t Here” A children’s catechism class was learning the Apostles Creed. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Mennonite

Varieties Of The Way Paul Used Shame, Guilt, Anxiety In Persuading People F

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 21, 2001

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST

VARIETIES OF THE WAY PAUL USED SHAME, GUILT, ANXIETY IN PERSUADING PEOPLE FOR CHRIST 1. Innocent Shame Guilt, Anxiety - Tension felt when one’s character is slandered without justification. Someone may be guileless, harmless, and lacking any responsibility for a wrong doing, but be wrongly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational