Sermons on Distracted Mind:

Let's Make A Deal

Contributed by John Beehler on May 23, 2001

An open door is not always open. We have choices to make in life as to which doors of opportunity we will pass through.

Let’s Make a Deal Another of those "What is this world coming to" weeks. For example.......... I wonder if Paul or Silas ever asked that question? Perhaps. That familiar story of the conversion of the Philippian jailer begins with Paul and Silas curing the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Bible Is Applicable-Part 5 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

In order to experience the wonder of God’s Word we must do three things: Receive it, repond to it and reflect it.

One winter morning in San Diego, after Paul had wandered many miles along the waterfront, in a daze, he turned wearily toward his hotel room. He had been drinking heavily for weeks. His mind was tortured by the thoughts of the wife and four children whom he had deserted. Only the day before, it ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

What's So Great About The True Grace Of God?

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on May 24, 2005

What is so great about grace?

Text: 1 Peter 2:11-12 Title: What’s so great about the true grace of God? Introduction Today we are going to look at two verses, 1 Peter 2:11-12 as we continue in our series on “standing fast in the true grace of God” which is the theme of the book of 1 Peter. (1 Peter 5:12) Let me begin by ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Lies Beneath

Contributed by Ed Doss on Oct 24, 2000

Satan's efforts to steal faith

What Lies Beneath Ed Doss Sunday July 23, 2000 Rev. 12:7 The Bible says that there was a great war in Heaven. ~ Satan and his Demons fought against God and his Angels ~ But he was not strong enough and the Bible says that he was hurled down to Earth and there was rejoicing in Heaven ~ But woe ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taught By Grace

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Mar 16, 2002

A sermon outlining the work of grace in the believer’s life.

TAUGHT BY GRACE Titus 2:11-14 TEXT: For the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared to all men, 12 teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly in the present age, 13 looking for the blessed hope and glorious appearing of our ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Nazarene

#4. Unpaid Bills - Take A Deep Breath And Exhale! Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Mar 12, 2007

Whether you¡¦ve got a mountain of unpaid bills or a mountain of surplus money, take a deep breath and exhale¡Ktrust God with either!

Each of us has had an unpaid bill or two (or ten) lying on the desk or kitchen table. Those bills call to us; they harass us and wake us up in the middle of the night (if they let us get to sleep at all). Unpaid bills are a tremendous creator of stress and anxiety; they cause worry that can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Pentecost/Confirmation

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on Jun 2, 2007

A sermon preached on the Day of Pentecost, with the celebration of confirmation. It speaks to the Spirit’s empowerment for mission.

The Day of Pentecost, May 27, 2007 “Series C” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, on this day that we celebrate your outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon the church, open our hearts and minds to understand and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-27

Denomination: Lutheran

A Mother That Sought The Lord

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 16, 2009

Do we seek the Lord in prayer on behalf of our children?

Intro. Please look at the person sitting on your right. Notice his or her size, build, and length of arms. Now, imagine what that person looked like moments after birth: Messy - Wrinkled skin - Eyes squinting - Head out of shape -Rolls of fat in the legs -Short little arms that can’t reach to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Baptist

Demons Among Us

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Jul 10, 2007

If demons are real what does that mean to us?

Demons in our midst Mark 5:1-17 (NIV) Run the story 1. Jesus was on his way across the Sea of Galilee and a storm came a. Jesus rebukes it and it stops 2. Then he land in the region of Gad-ar-re-nos a. A man possessed meets him at the shore. i. We don’t know why mark only record one man when ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Witnessing Your Faith

Contributed by Jay Bunting on Jan 17, 2011

A sermon to encourage people to witness your faith.

3rd Sunday of Epiphany 11 Witnessing your faith. Matthew 4: 12-23 This morning I want to speak with you about something that all of us know as Christians that we are supposed to be doing, yet few of us, due to fear, ignorance, busyness, and other excuses and distractions, are actively involved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:12-23

Denomination: Anglican

Some Things We've Lost We Need To Regain

Contributed by James Roberts on Apr 5, 2010

A New Year's sermon or a new beginning sermon.

SOME THINGS WE'VE LOST WE NEED TO REGAIN IN THE NEW YEAR 2 John 8 & Luke 15:1-10 INTRODUCTION: Our Scriptures say that we need to be alert lest we lose that which we have gained in our efforts and work for the Lord. It also tells us what we should do if we have lost something. Look for it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Worthship"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 24, 2015

Worship is--adoration, celebration, spiritual, proclamation, offering, togetherness, transformation, and involves preparation.

Today is Pentecost Sunday, the birthday of the church. It’s an appropriate time to talk about worship. This is something that is in flux among Protestants. There are fewer and fewer traditional services as many churches are moving to contemporary worship. The structure is simple; there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

Lesson 2: Why Can't I See God?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 1, 2014

People can't see God because they are not looking for Him.

Pastors Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Series: When God Is Silent Lesson 2: Why Can’t I See God? A. WHY PEOPLE WANT TO SEE GOD People can’t see God because they are not looking for Him. The same reason why a crook doesn’t look for a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

Martha, Martha, Martha

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 15, 2019

Why did Jesus say that Mary chose the better part.

Martha, Martha, Martha! Luke 10:38-42 In the middle of Luke’s gospel is this short passage. It seems to stand alone as it does not seem to be closely connected to the passage before it which is the Parable of the Good Samaritan. Following it in Chapter 11 is Luke’s version of the Lord’s prayer. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Independent/Bible