Sermons on Do No Harm:

The Works Of A Sower

Contributed by George Smith on Jan 9, 2002

A look at how we need to prepare the ground to sow seed.

PARABLES OF THE SOWER (Effects of Preaching Gospels truths) MATTHEW 13:3-8 & 18-23 (Study reference Mark 4:3-8; Luke 8:5-8) Mark8:13-20 ; Luke8:11-15 Intro. WE have work to do but it seem that no one is willing to put there hands to the plow. BUT WE ARE LIKE FARMERS V. 3 And he spake many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2002

Certain things are needed in order to have peace of mind.

FINDING PEACE OF MIND II Cor. 2:12-17 INTRO.- Peace of mind. Many things cause us to lose it. ILL.- A cowboy Sheriff in the old west said to a man, "Excuse me for being nervous," as he slipped the noose over the condemned man’s head, "This is my first hanging." The man replied, "Mine too!" If ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Plan "B" For Your Life

Contributed by Gregory Baskin on Jan 12, 2002

WHEN IT COMES TO GOD’S PLANS FOR YOUR LIFE THERE ARE NO PLAN B’S

GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR YOUR LIFE 1. GENESIS 12:1-9 THE CALLING OF ABRAHAM DO YOU SEE GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR ABRAHAM’S LIFE (no) 2. JUDGES 6:11-17 WHAT WAS GOD’S PLAN “B” FOR GIDEON’S LIFE (none) 3. LUKE 6:6-11 WHAT WAS PLAN “B” IF HIS HAND WOULDN’T HAVE STRETCHED FORTH? (none) 4. JOHN 14:6 ACTS 4:12 ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Know What Time It Is?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

Now is the time to step up and hear God's voice calling us to surrender our lives to His service.

Do You Know What Time It Is? Ecclesiastes 3:1-14 The next three weeks are a crucial time for us as individuals and for us as a church. I believe that one of the greatest hindrances to the building of the Body of Christ in our country today is the lack of passion on behalf of men and women for ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Look What God Is Doing!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God is at work all around us -- we need to seek what He is doing and get involved.

"LOOK WHAT GOD IS DOING!" Psalm 78 In my estimation, one of the greatest gifts that God has given us is the ability to remember. Because of this precious gift I will never forget what it was like to experience the birth of my children and the joy that Connie and I shared together in welcoming them ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living A Life That Counts!

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

We only have one life to live -- make it count for the Kingdom.

Living A Life That Counts! 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Once upon a time there was an office manager who lost his job during a recession. In his sadness he wandered into a park, found himself an empty park bench, and sat down. After a while another man came strolling along. The second man was especially ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Does The Holy Spirit Give Us Greater Discernment

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment

How Does the Spirit Guide Us With His Discernment (Acts 2:5-13) Illustration: Where Am I Going? It’s comforting to hear that even Albert Einstein had a brain cramp now and then. One time, for instance, he was taking a train to an out of town engagement. The conductor stopped by to punch his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:5-13, Acts 2:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Youth Minister's Message For The Ages

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example to all the believers." There is something powerful in a godly example that silences all critics.

Illustration: During the seven years I worked as a Youth Pastor in southern California the Lord showed me the importance of abiding by the truth in I Timothy 4:12. Paul wrote, "Let no one look down on your youthfulness, but in speech, conduct, love, faith and purity show yourself to be an example ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Wise Builder

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Building by the power of the Spirit as guided by His word, His will and His ways. Paul built by the power of the Spirit of God. He wrote, "When I came to you I did not come with superiority of speech or wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and powe

Paul, the apostle, once wrote, "By the grace of God has given me, I laid a foundation as an expert builder...but each one should be careful how he builds." (I Cor. 3:10) We all know builders whose work stands the test of time. Also, we probably know many more builders whose work does not stand up ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perplexing Problems And Their Solutions From Romans 8

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Thank God He has given us multiple ways of solving all of our problems through His word, His Spirit and His will. You cannot force a solution to a problem to come to mind. But you can keep your mind open so you can recognize possible paths to solutions wh

Problems and Their Solutions for Life’s Most Reoccurring Problems from Romans 8 Illustration:If the only tool you have is a hammer, you tend to see every problem as a nail. Abraham Maslow, Eating Problems for Breakfast by Tim Hansel, Word Publishing, 1988, p. 54. Thank God He has given us ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38, Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can Our Sermons Have Greater Influence

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the f

Why do you suppose that so many sermons fail to produce lasting changes in the lives of some people? Among the many answers to that question could be the fact that our preaching fails to contain the essential ingredients of the messages preached by the first century apostles. Notice in this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Josiah: The Man Who Responded To Light

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

If we begin to follow what we know to be God’s will, that will create an appetite for more knowledge and more service

Intro 1. Fear is a powerful motivator... 2. Jr. High Girls...kissing mirror...work for custodian...Woman’s dean brought all girls into restroom with custodian...see how much work it takes him to clean mirrors....custodian dips brush in toilet stool first...cures girls of kissing mirrors! 3. Fear ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Beware

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Oct 19, 2000

Beware of the doctrines of man.

Beware Last week we spoke about the church, the power that Christ gave to the church and the foundation of a true Christian church. Today I want us to examine this topic a little further. Today we will not be talking about the church itself, but we will be talking about the different doctrines ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:5-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Good Is Your Guide?

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jul 15, 2001

With an abundance of "guides" to offer us their assistance in every imaginable area of life we need to know what guides are reliable and which are not. We must always weigh the validity of the advice we receive with God’s counsel found in His Word.

How Good Is Your Guide? Judges 2:6-15 My family and I returned this past week from spending two of the most awesome weeks of our lives in the mountains of Colorado. Instead of roasting throughout the day in the Oklahoma heat we wore long sleeved t-shirts. Instead of looking for miles over flat ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:6-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could You Give Birth To God's Baby

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Jul 18, 2001

What does God want to send to the earth through you? Learn from Mary’s example about dealing with the key issues to being a channel for God.

Philippians 4:13 tells us "[We] can do all things through Christ Who strengthens us." We often quote that for encouragement, or try and motivate others to move forward in what seems to be impossible endeavors. But it becomes a source of divine encouragement when you understand that God believes ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Pentecostal