Sermons on Dissatisfaction:

Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Jul 11, 2007

A five part series dealing with what it means to get ahead in life and what it takes. based on Isaiah 55.

Satisfaction Sunday Sermon / Getting Ahead Sermon Series April 22nd, 2007 Intro: What does it take to “get ahead?” What would make you happy? Really satisfied with life? I tell you, it’s closer than you think, but most never reach it. In the summer of 1988 Gregory Patton found himself ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wanting What Is Right Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Those who long for what is right will not be overcome by what is wrong. The Definition, Desire, and Delight of Righteousness.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Wanting What Is Right [Show Sermon on the Mount, Matt. Video through 5:12] Intro: As Jesus rubbed shoulders with people, He met those who were discouraged and had been beaten up by life and by others. He came across those who were so poor in spirit that they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Biblical Secret Of Financial Freedom Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 20, 2006

The secret to financial freedom is found in the ancient secrets of the Bible.

The Biblical Secret for Financial Freedom Phil 4:12 Doing without Like the story I heard about a lady strolling in the park, & a little frog came hopping up to her. The frog looked up at her & said, "If you kiss me, I’ll turn into a bank president." She looked at the frog for a moment, then ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

#3. Life; Take A Deep Breath And Live Anyway Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Feb 12, 2007

A BIG QUESTION - Does happiness really exist? In the Sermon on the Mount Jesus explained that happiness does indeed exist. He even went so far as to clearly show us where it is to be found...And how to get there.

He came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea, Jerusalem, and the coast of Tyre and Sidon. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:17-26

Denomination: United Methodist

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Steven Buhr on Jan 22, 2010

Paul writes that he has learned to be content, no matter what the circumstance may be. What is his secret?

Learning the Secret – Philippians 4:10-23 January 3, 2010 This is the story of George Phillips of Mississippi, who was going to bed when his wife told him that he'd left the light on in the shed. George opened the door to go turn off the light but saw there were people in the shed in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Soups, Sheets, And Socks

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 17, 2009

In support of a drive to collect items for a missions organization: genuine spiritual feeling comes when we deal with the real world and provide food, shelter, and clothing to the needy.

Let’s suppose that this is God’s issue of Time magazine. Someone has sent God a lifetime subscription to Time magazine; I guess you would have to say an eternity-time subscription. And when God’s Time magazine arrives ... by the way, do you know God’s zip code? You don’t think God has a zip code? ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

What If There Is Not Enough? Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Oct 18, 2009

How do we live fearless lives as Christians? Gods heart is that we not just survive, but thrive (adapted from a series taught by Pastor Larry Osborne, North Coast Church

Many things today to worry about even be afraid of. What is it that causes you to toss/turn at night? There is a biblical place for fear, however there is a … -ROCK we can stand on, -spiritual stability we can experience that enables us to stand in the face of our fears. Last week I wore my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12

Denomination: Charismatic

Certainty In Uncertain Times

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 16, 2008

Christ is the chief cornerstone, the firm foundation of our faith in an age of shifting sand.

Certainty in Uncertain Times, Mathew 7:24-29 Introduction During an earthquake that occurred many years ago, the inhabitants of a small village were generally very much alarmed, and at the same time surprised, at the calmness and apparent joy of an old lady, whom they all knew. At length one of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Our Great Need Of Patience Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James encourages us to follow in the footsteps of patience laid by those godly ones who have gone before us.

A man was walking through a supermarket with a screaming baby in the shopping cart. A woman nearby noticed that time and again the man would calmly say: “Keep calm, Albert. Keep calm, Albert.” Finally, in admiration for the man’s patience as the child continued to wail, the woman walked up to him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

Biblical Theology Of Sex And Sexuality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

An overview of a Biblical theology of sex and sexuality

Sex and the City of God April 23, 2006 Biblical Theology of Sex and Sexuality Show Nooma Flame video – 11 minutes I just love Rob’s interpretation of the verse from Song of Songs: “You know whatever this is, It’s so good, it’s so beautiful that we can’t do anything to mess this up.” I feel ...read more

Denomination: *other

That Special Invitation Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Mar 2, 2009

God’s purpose in judgment is to give us a chance to make a "comeback." Here is an invitation to repentance in the midst of "negative" prophecies.

This week, I heard a radio interview with a fellow who has built a business on invitations to Super Bowl parties. He calls his business, “Man-vite.” It’s an online invitation service that helps men organize social events. The whole reason this service exists is because the first such service, ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-6

Denomination: *other

Soul Cravings Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Sep 7, 2011

We hunger and thirst after many things in our lives but what does it mean to hunger and thirst after righteousness? Why are those who do so, blessed, and how is it that they will be filled? What is it that we are filling our lives with?

Soul Cravings - Matthew 5:6 - August 14, 2011 Series: Kingdom Life – Living in a World Turned Upside Down #4 Dr. Samuel Palmer Brooks was president of Baylor University in Texas from 1902 until his death in 1931. On his deathbed he wrote a message to the senior class of 1931. He wrote ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: *other

Contending For The Faith

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 24, 2012

We should not accept any form of Christianity except that which contains the original power and life experienced by the New Testament Church. We are exhorted to "contend for that faith" until we achieve it. The genuine article will have the same results a

CONTENDING FOR THE FAITH Jude 1-3 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: THE PROS & CONS OF IMITATING 1. A new missionary recruit went to Venezuela for the first time. He was struggling with the language and didn't understand a whole lot. He attended the church he hoped to serve in, but arrived late and the ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Born Under The Same Sun

Contributed by Spencer Miller on Jul 14, 2013

The recent trial and acquital of neighborhood watchmen George Zimmerman has us now asking questions of ourselves. Is Jim Crow really dead or in America today is he still alive?

"Anyone who hates a brother or sister is a murderer, and you know that no murderer has eternal life residing in him" Introduction Fifty years ago they marched in Washington D. C. and Dr. King talked about a dream. Since then America has elected and re-elected President Barack Obama its first ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Smile Jesus Loves You

Contributed by Pastor Glen Key on Mar 9, 2011

Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your heart. Happiness includes a feeling of calmness when all around you is disturbed. And, in my opinion, Happiness should also include joy. You should feel an almost overwhelming joy that you are doing, thi

Smile Jesus Loves You 1 Thessalonians 5:16-5:18 Intro: All of us want to be happy in our lives, don’t we? That might be one reason a person would go to church; to find happiness. But have you ever really thought what happiness includes? Happiness includes a feeling of peace within your ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Church Of God