Sermons on Do Not Desire Harm:

Right Things In Right Ways (God's Will)

Contributed by Frank Gallagher on Nov 13, 2000

There are right things to do, and right ways to do them. Sincerity is not a Christian virtue - obedience to God is!

Right Things In Right Ways (God’s Will) (1 Samuel 15:22-23) [HTTP formatted version of this sermon is located at: http://members.aol.com/abidingitw/protocol.html] There is a very common attitude in the world today, that whether a person is right or wrong is not as important as whether they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22-23, 1 Chronicles 13:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Dec 7, 2000

benefits of forgivness

Power of Forgiveness Victory Temple A/G PO Box 911 Waco, Tx 76703 Pastor Danny Williams Matt. 18:21-35 The First thing I want to say, is that Jesus is not teaching us that believers earn God’s Forgiveness by forgiving others. That would be contrary to God’s Grace. But if we have truly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000

If we don’t use our faith we could lose it.

USE IT OR LOSE IT II Pet. 2:20-21 INTRO.- ILL.- Neon pink shorts and pink running shoes. What would you think of a guy who runs in these? You might think he was either gay or else he just didn’t care what other people thought. GUESS WHO RAN IN THEM? I’ll give you two guesses and the first one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lay Down Your Life

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Dec 19, 2000

This sermon is about what it truly means to "lay down your life," and to live for Jesus.

Lay Down Your Life Meridian Church of God Seventh Day December 16th, 2000 INTRODUCTION Good Morning… As we begin, I want us to take a moment and think about love, and what it entails. Often times, in love, a rhetoric comes around, I have heard it in “love songs” and other places. “I’d die for ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 17, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- The eyes of the Lord 2- The happiness of the heart 3- The meal of vegetables

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - Sign in the window of a flower shop: We don’t mind if you stick your nose in our business. - Most of us are like we were thirty years ago – only in slow motion. - Where Eskimos rub noses, Americans rub fenders. - Some people who try to look casual end up looking ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Finding And Doing The Will Of God, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 18, 2004

pt. 2

Finding and Doing the Will of God, pt. 2 Prov. 3:5, 6 The question I am most often asked above all others is: How do I know God’s will? Let’s look at what the world’s wisest man said, under inspiration…(read) How many want to succeed, say amen? How many know that true success is finding and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6, Proverbs 3:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Dont Let Anyone Look Down On You

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on May 18, 2004

Age does not matter, live and they will glorify God.

Introduction: A drunk was miraculously converted at a Bowery mission. Prior to his conversion, Joe had gained the reputation of being a dirty wino for who there was no hope, only a miserable existence in the ghetto. But following his conversion to a new life with God, everything changed. Joe ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:1, Ephesians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Risk Of Running From God Series

Contributed by Keith Walker on May 18, 2004

First of five messages on Jonah. God’s directive was clear and Jonah’s defiance was careless resulting in calamity.

INTRODUCTION There was a trial in Chicago years ago. The famous lawyer, Clarence Darrow, was making his closing arguments and said of one man’s damaging testimony, “Why, a person could as easily believe this man’s testimony as he could believe that the whale swallowed Jonah.” Well, there were some ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 24, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Making good plans. 2- Finding joy.

INTRO.- Quips, quotes and notes. - Before deciding to retire from your job, stay home a week and watch daytime television. - Science has increased our life span. We can look forward to paying our taxes at least ten years longer. - No matter what your lot in life, build something on it. - It’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Will Of God: Thankfulness

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Giving thanks, in every situation, is always in the will of God for His children

“The Will of God” ‘Thankfulness’ I Thes. 5: 18 Introduction · Alex Haley, the author of "Roots," had an unusual picture hanging on his office wall. It was a picture of a turtle on top of a fence post. When asked, "Why is that there?" Alex Haley answered, "Every time I write something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

The Will Of God: Suffering

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 5, 2004

Suffering should be viewed as a precious and important part of doing the will of God

The Will of God Suffering I Peter 4:19 Introduction · C. S. Lewis describes the role of suffering in the life of the believer as “soul-making.” It is the shaping of the Christian with the hammer and chisel of adversity. Lewis also said “God whispers to us in our pleasures; speaks in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:19

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want? Series

Contributed by William Noel on Jun 13, 2004

An outline and supporting arguements for what God requires from every believer

Understanding The Will Of God Series “What Does God Want?” Micah 6:(1-7) 8 Introduction · ILL.: A preacher tested a young boy from his church when he said, ‘Son, I will give you an apple if you can tell me what God knows. The boy thought for a minute and then replied, ‘Preacher, I’ll give you a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

What's The Time Mr Wolf?

Contributed by Ken Durham on May 4, 2005

Time is short, let’s use it wisely.

WHAT’S THE TIME MR WOLF? John 7:1~39 1. INTRODUCTION Do you have a mission statement? It is a popular concept in both the private and public sector to have a short statement outlining the goal of the organisation. My personal goal is to be bold, not to miss an opportunity and not to fall. My ...read more

Scripture: John 7:1-39

Impact

Contributed by Mark Walter on May 10, 2005

We all have impact while on earth, what impact will you bring the king on judgement day.

Matt 11:12 And from the time John the Baptist began preaching and baptizing until now, the Kingdom of Heaven has been forcefully advancing, and violent people attack it. 3 popular interpretations • Jesus may have been referring to a vast movement towards God which gain momentum when John the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pastoral Advice

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Jun 2, 2005

As a pastor I believe with all my heart our church deserves my best effort I can give to my calling. I also know God requires my best.

A pastor once told me that he didn’t bother with preparing a message from the Lord for his church. He simply just opened up the Bible and preached wherever the pages were opened to. I thought, didn’t his church deserve better than that, and doesn’t God require more than that. Jethro in our text ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:19-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God