Sermons on Divinity Of Christ:

Is It Right For Me To Be Angry? Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jul 21, 2003

A sermon on anger based on Jonah 4:4

Notes for Jonah 4 Sermon for 7/20/2003 Introduction: In a biography of the life of Mikey Mantle there is a story told about a hunting trip that Mikey and Billy Martin took together in the off season in the early sixties. Mikey Mantle was known as much for his excesses as he was for his home run ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4, Ephesians 4:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Benefits Of Lifestyle Stewardship Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Stewardship is the missing piece to successful living. Adapted from a John C. Maxwell sermon.

Stewardship: The Missing Piece to Successful Living "The Benefits of Lifestyle Stewardship" 1 of 4 (Originally preached by Dr. John C. Maxwell) Luke 6:27-38 January 5, 2002 FBC, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: Draw your attention to the puzzle on the front of your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Baptist

When The Creek Dries Up

Contributed by C. Scott Ghan on Aug 25, 2003

Some times we doubt God’s prvision and promises. Sometimes God’s provision just seems to dry up. What do we do then?

TITLE: When the Creek Dries Up 082503d C. Scott Ghan This sermon was inspired by Elmer Towns’ sermon "When the Brook Dries Up". Though very little of his original text is in tact. TEXT: 1 Kings 17:1-9 (CEV) Elijah was a prophet from Tishbe in Gilead. One day he went to King Ahab and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Alan Smith on Aug 9, 2002

Elijah and the widow teach us what to do when everything is going wrong.

Introduction: The story is told of a man who was walking across the road when he was hit by a car. The impact knocked him on his head which caused him to be in a coma for a couple of days before he finally regained consciousness. When he opened his eyes, his loving wife was there beside his bed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Memory And Hope In The Face Of Despair: A 9.11 Anniversary Service

Contributed by Don Hawks on Sep 10, 2002

A complete service outline for Bethany Church’s 9.11 Anniversary Service, including a message of hope in the face of despair.

(Powerpoint available--email author) 9.11.01 REMEMBRANCE SERVICE 9.11.02 7pm Instrumental Music Welcome (video clip interviewing people with question “Where Were You?” From NAMB) Remember Sept. 10—Last Day of Normal? (see NPR.org)—No? But remember where you were and what you did Sept. 11? ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Methodist

The Whole Of Man Series

Contributed by Rolland Bouchard on Sep 11, 2002

Meaningless, Meaningless says the teacher...unless we stand in awe of God, unless we fear Him and keep His commands.

THE WHOLE OF MAN…EVERYTHING ELSE IS MEANINGLESS Sept 8,2002 AIM: To help the congregation understand the nature of God through our fear for Him. OPEN: 1. Good Morning and Welcome 2. Wedding In Winnipeg. 3. I remember asking my brother, when we were just little kids…What’s the meaning of life? ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Is God?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 16, 2003

A systematic devotional study

When I was a boy I remember my father describing the God he grew up with. That God was a muscular, white-haired, bearded, royal figure, sitting on His golden throne sporting a scowl and just waiting for my father to make a mistake. Not long ago I saw a list of responses a class of children ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:13, Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Orthodox

My Soul Looks Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2003

When we look back at our lives and the disasters they contain, we do have to ask whether we brought some of these things on ourselves, whether scapegoating is occurring. But God is at work in all things, even disasters, for the Kingdom.

I’m convinced that the best education in the world is the one you gain listening to other people tell their life stories. So much can be learned just from hearing what others have been through. This past week I attended a workshop for ministers. It was supposed to be about creating and handling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

Putting A Gift Of Christmas To Work

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 13, 2003

This Sermon describes the need for the Holy Spirit in our lives and describes why many Chrisitians don experience more of the Holy Spirit.

Putting a Gift of Christmas to Work Acts 1:4, Psa 51:11, Isa 63:10-11, Exo 14:21, Gen 1:2, 8:1, Luke 1:15, 35, John 7:39, Luke 24:49, Acts: 1:8, Luke 12:12, Matt 10:20, John 14:26-28, Rom 8:26, John 16:8 December 8, 2003 I. Well, the Christmas season has begun, and there are several things ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

“Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

“Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful God Faces A Faithless People Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Mar 18, 2003

We must have the courage to confess sin.

A FAITHFUL GOD FACES A FAITHLESS PEOPLE Nehemiah 9:1-37 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO CONFESS SIN. ?: What? When we confess sin, what do we confess? KW: Truths (about God) TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 9:1-37, five truths about God we acknowledge when ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Theproblemwiththephariseeswhopouted,whinedaboutthepeoplewhopraisedwithpalms Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Apr 11, 2003

This sermon compares and contrasts the Pharisees and the palm worshippers and encourages us all to not be like the Pharisees but to worship Jesus with enthusiasm like the palm worshippers.

The Problem With the Pharisees Who Pouted and Whined About the People Who Praised With Palms Luke 19:28-48 April 13, 2003 (Palm Sunday) Intro: A. [Enthusiastic Worship, Citation: Per Nilsen, Burnsville, Minnesota] Per Nilson tells the story of Nisswa, Minnesota, where they hold the popular ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Steps To Take Before You Go To War"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jan 26, 2003

War lurks on the horizon for the United States. The talk of war and peace is deafening as the lines are drawn in our own nation by those who believe we should "act" and those who believe we should "wait." In 2 Chronicles 20:1-19, King Jehoshaphat took a

“Before You Go To War…” 2 Chronicles 20:1-19 There’s talk on the streets. Talks of war. Talks of peace. Talks of protests. Talks of support. There’s lots of talk going on in the cafés, country clubs, break rooms, boardrooms, and bedrooms of America and around the world. People are gathering and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ