Sermons on Divide:

What Matters Most To Jesus Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

a sermon about decision-making. Often times, in the “gray areas”, we simply need to decide what things in life are most important to God. We need to straighten out our priorities.

I want clear instructions. Here are some examples of instructions that, for one reason or another, weren’t made very clearly: • “Do not sit in chair without being fully assembled” • “Please take time to look over the brochure enclosed with your family” • at a private school grounds: “No ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Truth Of Satan

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 1, 2008

This sermon discusses who Satan really is, what he does, and where he really lives. Full text, MP3, and Communion meditation will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

(For the purposes of this message, I used the New International Reader’s Version of the Bible) How many times have we been told something in our lives that are presented as pure truth, just to find out they are not true? Has anyone ever told you something that was “really for sure”, and then ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:12

Denomination: *other

The Woman At The Well

Contributed by James May on Jul 13, 2008

We can all identify with that Woman at the Well. Jesus comes to each of us one-on-one to reveal himself to us so that we may have that Living Water.

The Woman at the Well Pastor Jim May The Feast of Passover had come to an end, and it was time to get back to the daily work of ministry and teaching so Jesus stepped out onto the dusty road leading from Jerusalem to Galilee, followed closely by his 12 disciples. This was to be one of many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"The Power Of God" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Jul 20, 2008

The church once again needs to discover we have an unchanging God and an unchanging kingdom.

“THE POWER OF GOD” Allan H. Kircher Second Chronicles 7:14 “ If my people, which are called by My name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and heal their land. Time and time again we ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008

So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 28, 2008

58th in a series from Ephesians. Why truth matters in the church and how to put on the belt of truth.

Last week, we focused on the idea that all of us who are followers of Jesus are enlisted in a spiritual battle against the devil. And, as we discovered, our foe is a powerful enemy, one that we cannot vanquish on our own. The only way that we can defeat him is to make sure that we are properly ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

What Is The Secret For Success? Series

Contributed by Ben Mandrell on Aug 3, 2008

God’s Word teaches us how we can be sure we will be successful in our life.

Note: This is the sermon manuscript that Ben carried into the pulpit. Feel free to use it in any way to advance the kingdom of God. Questions For God: What is the Secret of Success? Englewood Baptist Church Sunday Morning, Aug. 3, 2008 Today, I am continuing a series entitled Questions for God. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Prevent A Church Split Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2007

27th in a series from Ephesians. Our attitudes are the key to preserving unity in the church.

If you’ve been paying attention, you’ve probably noticed that there has been a lot of press lately about various church denominations that are facing possible splits over theological issues. Perhaps the most publicized battle recently has been within the Episcopal Church here in the United States ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

All In The Family – Sibling Rivalries Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

ALL IN THE FAMILY – Sibling Rivalries Siblings are a gift to each other from God; siblings are different from each other; siblings learn to relate to God together, and sibling rivalry teaches us how to get along with other people.

• Genesis 4:1-9 (NIV) [1] Adam lay with his wife Eve, and she became pregnant and gave birth to Cain. She said, "With the help of the Lord I have brought forth a man." [2] Later she gave birth to his brother Abel. Now Abel kept flocks, and Cain worked the soil. [3] In the course of time ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Peril Of Inconvenience

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Sep 21, 2007

Inconvenience is often what God’s demands. If one does not embrace the inconvenience it will be a spiritual peril to him.

Acts 24:24-27 KJV And after certain days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, which was a Jewess, he sent for Paul, and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:24-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship & Honor

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 8, 2007

A message about honoring the Lord with true worship, both individually and corporately. Text, outline, and audio will be placed at www.sermonlist.com

Today, I am going to be talking about worship, both in our private lives and in our church. I am going to do a lot of comparing between worship in the Old Testament to worship in the New Testament. And I am going to be using two main scriptures to do so. Let me start by reading them to you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16-17

Denomination: *other

It's Not About Me Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Oct 9, 2007

Powerfully express God’s greatness!

IT’S NOT ABOUT ME! Hebrews 13.15-16 S: Worship Th: His power, His work – in us! Pr: POWERFULLY EXPRESS GOD’S GREATNESS! ?: How? How do we do it? KW: Actions TS: We will find in our study of Hebrews 13.15-16 two actions that demonstrate how we can powerfully express God’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16, Hebrews 13:17, Hebrews 13:12-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Favorite Church Member Series

Contributed by James May on Oct 10, 2007

#7 in the Book of James Series deals with favoritism in the church.

My Favorite Church Member #7 in the Book of James Series By Pastor Jim May All of us have favorites. We have our favorite ice cream, our favorite food, our favorite hobby and even our favorite brand of automobiles. Favoritism is everywhere; in the job place, proven by the statement: “It’s not ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Back To The Basics: The Bible Series

Contributed by Brian William on Oct 25, 2007

Fifth in the "Back to the Basics" series, exploring the foundational beliefs of Christians. This sermon addresses the question, "What do Christians believe about the Bible?"

Have you ever gone to a movie with one set of expectations and then found out the movie wasn’t at all what you expected? Somebody told you that it was going to be funny, but the movie was really quite serious. Or you read in the newspaper that the movie was scary, but you found yourself laughing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Methodist

An Explanation Of Grace-Oriented Giving Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 27, 2007

In this message, we learn from the Apostle Paul how grace-oriented giving works.

Scripture Today is the third in my four-week series of sermons titled, “Guidelines for Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8-9. The first week we looked at “An Example of Grace-Oriented Giving” from 2 Corinthians 8:1-5. The second week we looked at “An Exhortation to Grace-Oriented Giving” ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed