Sermons on Disobedience:

The Trinity And Salvation Series

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jan 22, 2008

This second message of the Trinity explores the united work of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit in salvation

2 CORINTHIANS CH 13 V 14 INTRODUCTION The story’s told of a beggar who stopped a lawyer on the street in a large American city and asked him for a quarter. Taking a long, hard look into the man’s unshaven face, the lawyers asked, ‘Don’t I know you from somewhere?’ It turned out that the two men ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Friendly Fire - When Church Hurts

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 4, 2008

People are going to church seeking something only to be hurt by the religiosity of a religious system. When you have been hurt in the church what must you do. I have been attacked by friendly fire.

“Friendly Fire” “When Church Hurts” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Jeremiah 20:9 “Then I said, I will not make mention of him, nor speak any more in his name. But [his word] was in mine heart as a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I was weary with forbearing, and I could not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 13:6

Denomination: Apostolic

Thou Shalt Not Take The Name Of The Lord In Vain (Part 3 Of 8) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Feb 15, 2008

This study takes a look at the Ten Commandments from a New Testament perspective.

Thou shalt not take the name of the Lord in vain. Look at Exodus 20: 7 " You shall not take the name of the LORD your God in vain, for the LORD will not hold him guiltless who takes His name in vain. If you ask people what it means to take the Lord’s name in vain, the vast majority of people will ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Baptist

Round Ticket On The Ark Cruise Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 19, 2008

How many of us have been on a cruise? We went on one for a whale watching cruise in the Atlantic from Boston. Would you get on one if you were told that it did not have a rudder or engine and did not know the destination? Well there was one enterprising m

Illustration: Who Are the Saved OR Evangelicals? Gallup has at times asked 3 qualifying questions to make the determination; have you had a born-again experience committing yourself to Jesus Christ, have you tried to encourage someone to believe in Christ, and do you believe the Bible is the actual ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting To Know God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 20, 2008

#1 in a 6-part series of getting to know those whom you serve. Full text, communion meditation, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Let me start today by showing you clear evidence of where America stands. In a recent poll: - 67% of Americans believe God can solve all of our problems. - only 18% said they would devote themselves to God. - 85% said they believe a day of judgment will come upon all of us. - ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17-19

Denomination: *other

The Weight Around Your Neck Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 24, 2008

Part 2 in series Getting Free, this message deals with the Apostle Paul’s treatment of the sinful nature, explaining how it is that we can be Christians yet still held back by attachment to sin.

GETTING FREE Sermon Two: The Weight Around Your Neck Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers February 24, 2008 Last week I made the case to you that it’s a normal part of the Christian life to continue to struggle with sin. If I didn’t make that case to you well enough last week, I think ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Qualities Of An Elder, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Mar 4, 2008

pt. two on the qualities of an elder

Character of an Elder, pt. 2 This week a cherished family member passed away. To some of you, he was dad, grandpa, or husband. To many of the rest of us, he was family under the Fatherhood of God. I learned and saw a lot about Don Nelson Friday and Saturday, as memories and photographs were ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:5-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Get Back? - Never! Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Oct 29, 2007

33rd in a series from Ephesians. Once we’e experienced the new life in Christ, there is no way we ever want to go back to our old life.

In April 1969, the Beatles released a song with some ties to Tucson. I know that Steve Ponzo, and maybe many of the rest of us, are familiar with these lyrics: Jojo was a man who thought he was a loner But he knew it wouldn’t last. Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona For some California ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Sometimes I Have Doubts Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 30, 2007

4 of 5 messages. This message addresses the challenge of doubt and how it can contribute to faith.

I have questioned many things about our faith and the things of God. I am a skeptic. I admit it. Whenever I hear about someone who is suffering from cancer miraculously discovering his or her cancer is gone, I wonder if it can be true. I doubt. I read reports about God mysteriously working in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"We Are Different" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 31, 2007

Sermon 5 in a study in Philippians

“Do all things without grumbling or disputing; 15 so that you will prove yourselves to be blameless and innocent, children of God above reproach in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you appear as lights in the world, 16 holding fast the word of life,” I have told this ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:14-16

Denomination: Orthodox

The Faith To See It Through Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Nov 7, 2007

When everyone around him saw insurmountable Giants, Joshua saw the Promise of God. He modeled for us how Faith is essential to realizing God’s promises and plans for our lives.

The Faith to See it Through Grant van Boeschoten November 4, 2007 I have heard it said that you cannot determine a man’s greatness by his wealth and ability, but rather by what it takes to discourage him. I hope that I am not talking to a discouraged people this morning. And today, I want ...read more

What Are You A Slave To?

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 10, 2007

Exploring what it means to be a "slave of Christ"

What Are You A Slave To? (Romans 6:16-22) Today is Veteran’s Day, a day in which our nation remembers all those soldiers who fought and died, and those who are still fighting so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we have today. Someone wrote, “It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Break Free, Be Free, Stay Free

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 29, 2007

How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses over my life and my future children’s lives?

“Break free – Be free – Stay Free!” Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV Stories, “Andrew’s Story” – bad home environment Thesis: How can I break free from the generational sins and curses of my family? What can I do to stop the dysfunctional behavior of my family’s generational sins and curses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tithing

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 5, 2007

A 4-point sermon about giving. Includes tithing our time, energies, talents, and even our money to the Lord’s kingdom. Full text and MP3 will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

I normally preach twice a year about giving. It is my duty as a pastor to give you all of God’s word, even those parts that we might not like to hear. But why would I choose the month of Christmas, the most expensive month of the year, to talk about giving to the church? Jesus. That is the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-10

Denomination: *other

The Purpose Of Testing Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

As Christians today, we have to endure testing. But God doesn’t only call us to endure it, He calls us to have joy in it. He calls us to have joy in it because there is a purpose behind it.

1. Testing produces patience (3) 2. Testing produces perfection (4) 3. Testing wants wisdom (5) 4. Testing finds faith (6-8) JAMES 1:2 It’s back to school time, isn’t it? Teachers are excited. Parents are excited. Kids are excited. You can just feel the excitement in the air, can’t you? Well, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist