Sermons on Do Not Be Dismayed:

Conquering Inner Struggles! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on May 21, 2001

Why do we do the things we do? What causes us to do things we really don’t want to do? Why do I struggle with not doing the things I really want to do? Conscience is our moral awareness that judges an action either right or wrong. It’s our inborn sense of right and wrong.

"Conquering Inner Struggles!" "More than a SURVIVOR" series part 4 of 4 Text: Romans 7:15-25 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - May 20, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Why do we do the things we do? What causes us to do ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:15-25

Denomination: Bible Church

The Neighbourly Kindness Of The Hated Samaritan

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on May 6, 2016

Jesus sees us in our plight, naked and left for dead by the ravishes of sin in our lives. He picks us up, binds us, anoints us, and takes us to a place of safety.

THE NEIGHBOURLY KINDNESS OF THE HATED SAMARITAN. Luke 10:25-37. This well-known parable is best understood within the framework of the question-and-answer narrative between “a certain lawyer” (an expert in the Scripture), and Jesus (Luke 10:25). The motives of the would-be student may well be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Voice Of Love Is Calling Series

Contributed by K. Heath Mcdougal-Deans on Apr 26, 2021

God is calling you to greatness! The Good Shepherd will lead if we listen. Open the eyes of our hearts, Lord.

The Voice of Love is Calling Philip Keller tells a story in his book, Lessons from a Sheep Dog, about how a bedraggled collie named Lassie came into his possession. One day he happened to notice an ad in the paper that simply said: "Border collie to good owner. Currently uncontrollable and ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18, Psalm 139:13-14, Ephesians 2:10, Isaiah 64:8

Denomination: Other

Cleaning Up Our Act

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Sep 2, 2018

We all know about protecting our natural environment and the problems we have created in the past but what about moral pollution? Our Sin is moral pollution how can we counteract it?

CLEANING UP OUR ACT. MARK 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23. Over the years we have become more and more concerned about protecting our natural environment. Once such concern was expressed by a few scientists and they were regarded as alarmists. The rest of the world thought that our earth was so vast and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23, 1 Corinthians 13:1-8, James 1:17-27

Astounding Miracles (Luke 8)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Nov 10, 2024

Do we just hear the word of God or also do it? Let's look at Luke 8.

Luke 8 is filled with rich lessons and miracles from the ministry of Jesus around Galilee. How does this apply to us today? Do we hear the word of God and do it? Did several women provide for Jesus and His ministry? Now it came to pass, afterward, that He went through every city and village, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Sermon # 5 - No Fear In Obedience Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Sep 4, 2024

Jonah chose to disobey God and ended up in a tumultuous storm. Are we walking in obedience to God and His word or are we trying to compromise and please people? Here’s a word of caution from the life of Jonah that if God is against us, there is no one who can save us.

We read in Jonah 1:5, “Then the mariners were afraid,” (ESV) The mariners were filled with dread when they saw that the sea was so tumultuous and beyond their control. They therefore, feared that the ship would be wrecked, their goods destroyed and they would lose their lives in the process. I am ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:5, Romans 8:31, Proverbs 28:9, 1 Samuel 3:19, 1 Samuel 3:10, Isaiah 1:15-17, Psalm 146:3-5, Galatians 1:10  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Cleaning Out The Sludge

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How then do we overcome discouragment, disappointment, and resentment?

Gladys Thornapple is fixing lunch when in walks her son, Wilberforce, all decked out in his baseball outfit. Mom asks, "How did Little League go?" Wilberforce growls, "Terrible, I struck out three times." Trying to console her son, Mom says, "That’s all part of the game, honey." Wilberforce ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Church Of God

Thanksliving Series

Contributed by Mark Elkins on Jan 27, 2011

How do we live thanks-filled lives.

THANKSLIVING How do we live thankful/thankfilled lives? Alice and I frequent Toys ‘R’ Us this time of year. It is always the same! Crowded doesn’t begin to describe it. You cannot navigate your cart- literally. As I entered the store this year, I was reminded of another time ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Visit Of The Magi (Matthew 2:1-12)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

These guys are the wrong people, from the wrong religion! What are they doing in the Christmas story? ...

The Xmas season is over! We’ve wished each other a Merry Xmas AND a Happy New Year, and now the festive season is PAST. The holidays (for most of us) are over. The time for singing carols and wishing peace and goodwill to all is finished. The presents have been handed out. The cards have all been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Lesson 4 (Prayer Partners): Interceding For Others

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jun 13, 2002

What do you do when interceding for others?

Prayer Partners Series By Elmer Towns Lesson 4: What Do You Do When Interceding For Others? A. WHY SO FEW PARTNERS IN PRAYER 1. Ignorance. Many do not know that their partnership in prayer with others can be their greatest ministry. a. Boniface 500 A.D. “We entreat the piety of your ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11

Denomination: Baptist

Self-Service

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

Doing for others is one of the best ways to do for ourselves

M onday I had the TV on and watched an interview with various actors in the new movie “Head Over Heels”. The host of the show was interviewing the models who are in the movie. At one point he asked something about how difficult it must be to live like we suppose models have to live. This one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crossing Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Nov 12, 2002

Doing What God has called us to do.

CROSSING CULTURAL BARRIERS 1 KINGS 5:1-6 INTRODUCTION: IN ORDER TO EFFECTIVELY ADVANCE THE KINGDOM OF GOD ON EARTH, CULTURAL BARRIERS MUST BE CROSSED. RACIAL PROFILING HAS TAKEN CENTER STAGE IN THESE YET TO BE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. THERE EXISTS A COLOSSAL GAP BETWEEN BLACK AND WHITE, WHITE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

First Aid To The Wounded

Contributed by Dana Chau on Oct 22, 2002

What to do and what not to do when comforting the wounded

Last week we had our 22nd Church Anniversary celebration, and celebrations are an important part of life. But celebrations rarely make up the majority of our lives. Most of our lives are made of up work, sprinkled with some successes and some defeats. The goal is to focus on the destination and ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1

Denomination: *other

The Sin Of Omission

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 25, 2003

The sin of failing to do what we ought to do.

THE SIN OF OMISSION James 4:17 Isn’t it our nature to think of sin as something we do wrong? I mean we have a list of things whether mental or written, that are wrong. We say, well, we better not do them. Don’t lie, don’t steal, don’t kill, don’t watch X-rated movies, don’t drink liquor. Would you ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

In What Ways Is The Force Mobilized? Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 5, 2009

How do we get out there and "do the Stuff"?

Dakota Community Church July 5, 2009 In What Ways is the Force Mobilized? The Field & the Force 3 So far we have looked at: 1. When the Church is the field When the church is the field it is seen as the place people come to do the work of God. 2. When the Church is the (labor) force When the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:8-11

Denomination: Mennonite