Sermons on Disobedient Believer:

God's Masterpieces Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 8, 2007

14th in a series from Ephesians. Those who have been created as new creations by God are His masterpieces.

Although most artists create many different works, it seems that for most of them, they come to be identified primarily with one particular work. Let’s see if you can identify the artists who created each of these works that I’ll display on the screen. Since, as you know, I’m not very cultured, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Baptist

Power Under Control: The Fruit Of Gentleness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

Gentleness is power under control, like a tamed horse. Jesus described Himself as gentle and humble of heart, which is good news for us because life is hard.

Power Under Control: The Fruit of Gentleness Matt. 11:28-30 October 31, 2004 Intro: I want you to think for a moment of someone you know who you would describe as gentle. Someone who, as you think of them, seems to embody the idea of gentleness. Can you think of anyone? Anyone want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Ache To Love

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Imagine with me a world where love and forgiveness triumphed over hurt and rejection.

The Ache To Love: Luke 15:11-32 August 21, SDC Sunday 2005 Intro: What is worth living your life for? I believe that deep within each of us lies a heartache. Down in the deep places, the places we often avoid and try to hide, the places we try to avoid. The places we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When We See Jesus? Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

Jesus really is alive. He addresses fear, and doubt. And He empowers us by the Holy Spirit to share what we have seen with others who have not seen.

What Happens When We See Jesus? Series: Seeing Jesus Luke 24:35-49 Apr 22, 2007 Intro (before Corporate Prayer): A small boy once approached his slightly older sister with a question about God. "Susie, can anybody ever really see God?" he asked. Busy with other things, Susie curtly replied: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:35-49

Denomination: Baptist

A Tale Of Two Mountains Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 11, 2007

which mountain are you hanging around? One full of misconceptions about God that keep you far away, or one that draws you irresistibly closer by the very nature of its goodness?

A Tale Of Two Mountains: Hearing God Through Hebrews 12 Heb 12:18-24 Mar 11, 2007 (3rd week of Lent) Intro: Do you ever feel afraid to come to God? Maybe it is because we are afraid of punishment – we are aware of some place that we have messed up, something we’ve done that was wrong, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Simpsons Go To Church

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 12, 2007

This sermon is about the way we as Christians sometimes act just like the rest of the world despite who we claim to follow

The Simpsons Go To Church According to a recent Neilsen’s Rating Poll, it is the number one watched show among young people between the ages of 13 and 25. The same poll shows that it is also cthe most hated show of their parents. It has been called “A Modern Masterpiece,” “Great Family Fun,” ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: *other

Get Your Head Up And Your Eyes Out Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Living for ourselves does not lead to a life of fullness, living a life of love, which is focused on others, with our head up and our eyes forward, is God’s road to fullness.

Get Your Head Up and Your Eyes Out Matt 5:14-16 Sept 24, 2006 Intro: Here is the cover of last week’s TIME magazine (September 18, 2006), and I must say, I am a little disgusted. Some of the leaders of some of the largest, evangelical churches in the US are teaching that a life of fullness is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Jesus urges us to live now, for eternity

Get Your Actions Behind Your Priorities – Thanksgiving Sunday Matt 6:19-34 Oct 8, 2006 Intro: This doesn’t really have anything to do with my sermon, but it fits the day and made me smile: Review: This fall we have been on a journey, discovering what Jesus meant when He said, “I have come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Escape – Escape From Temptation Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Apr 27, 2006

We all face temptation, but God has promised that regardless of what the temptation may be that we face, He will make a way of escape. Temptation does not have to destroy us; we don’t have to fall into the trap of sin. WE CAN ESCAPE FROM TEMPTATION! #3

THE GREAT ESCAPE – Escape From Temptation 1 Peter 2:16 INTRODUCTION: Temptation is a thread that joins us all together as human beings; temptation levels the playing field! We are all susceptible to its attraction, and we can all be equally devastated when we yield to its seduction. Some of the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is For Us

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006

1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Launch Pad Disasters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 8, 2006

3 of 4 messages on parenthood. This message deals with discipline and four mistakes Parents make - Over Indulgence, Over Protection, Over Permissiveness, and Over Activity.

Parenthood – Launch Pad Disasters May 7, 2006 Undisciplined Children are Unloved Children The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child. So hold on through your sufferings, because they are like a father’s discipline. God is treating you as children. All ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Influential Mothers

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on May 13, 2006

Many a Christian mother has been used by the Lord to plant spiritual seeds that the Holy Spirit has used to bring many to Christ.

Turn your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1:5 Title: Influential Mothers Theme: Biblical Principles to Capturing the Spiritual Hearts of Children Listen as I read 2 Timothy 1:5, “I have been reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It's All About Submission Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 18, 2006

The role of children in the home is that of obedience and honor through Godly submission.

INTRODUCTION Listen to some statistics regarding family today:  Every 8 seconds of every school day, a child drops out of school  Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home  Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected  Every 7 minutes a child is arrested ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

A Blessed Attitude Toward God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 22, 2006

1- We must hunger and thirst 2- We must strive for purity

INTRO.- ILL.- There was this preacher who was an avid golfer. Every chance he got, he could be found on the golf course swinging away. It was an obsession. One Sunday was a picture-perfect day for golfing. The sun was out, no clouds in the sky, and the temperature was just right. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ