Sermons on Do Not Grieve:

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Derrick Strickland on Feb 25, 2002

When Hagar runs away from her problems, she runs into God and a transforming time of refreshing

“TIMES OF REFRESHING” Genesis 16:1-14 INTRO:1.Hagar is often presented as the conniving, heartless, blindly ambitious, threat to God’s plan. a)When she ran away from Sarah she went alone, maybe because she had no real friends in the camp. b)Had it been up to Sarah or even up to us, we may have ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Real Followers Are Spirit Led Series

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Mar 8, 2002

Part of a series based on Mike Slaughter’s book

Real Followers are Spirit led, Acts 20:22-24 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ January 20, 2002 Being a Spirit led follower means carrying a cross not climbing ladders It has been argued that we live in the most prosperous country in the history of the world. As Americans we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Are The Blessings?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Mar 8, 2002

When God’s people hear His Word and respond to it, blessings will come.

I. Where Are the Blessings, Preacher? (Neglected Foundations) A. Text: Haggai 1:2-11 B. God says, ‘Your house looks good, but what about mine?’ C. Our history begins with the Babylonian exile in the past, and a newly returned group of Jews (some 50,000) were back in the land. This would give way ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:2-11

Beyond The Open Door

Contributed by Kevin Phillips on Mar 15, 2002

Examines scriptural open doors of oportunity before today’s Christians and today’s church.

I. Introduction Key Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13 “To the angel of the church in Philadelphia write: These are the words of him who is holy and true, who holds the key of David. What he opens no one can shut, and what he shuts no one can open. I know your deeds. See, I have placed before you an ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13, Matthew 7:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Magic Wand (Or Aleeve Does Not Relieve)

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 18, 2002

There is no magic wand to cure our pain in life.

NO MAGIC WAND (or "Aleeve does not relieve") Matthew 11:28-29 INTRO.- ILL.- A fellow who owned a pizza place was audited by the IRS. The agent said, "I want to know about all of your travel expenses. For example, you have expenses for six trips to Rome just this year. How do you justify ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Making Progress

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 22, 2002

Some steps to spiritual improvement.

INTRO.- ILL.- A patient said to a nurse, "Nurse, I’ve got a bad case of arthritis. There is also a buzzing in my ears. I have a sprained ankle. My thumb is out of joint, and I see spots before my eyes." The nurse replied, "Wow! You must be awfully healthy to stand all that pain." As we age we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

By What Authority

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 24, 2002

This sermon is about how our words match our actions when it comes to obedience to the will of God.

BY WHAT AUTHORITY Text: Matthew 21:23-32 I once heard the story about a young man who wanted a custom paint job on his car. He wanted the car to be two different colors. He wanted the whole right side to be one color and the left another color. When asked why he wanted his car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:23-32

Denomination: United Methodist

Hearing The Voice Of God

Contributed by Tommy Jackson on Oct 2, 2002

Is God not talking, or are we not listening? Here are some practical ways to hear the voice of God.

Hearing The Voice Of God Open: I want you to picture this…I’m out in the yard working in my shorts and T-shirt, when the Holy Spirit speaks to me and says “Put your goggles on!” Now it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to know that when you are working with certain pieces of machinery you should ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuse Abuse Series

Contributed by Thomas Monroe on Oct 12, 2002

A look at Moses’ Humble beginnings of a Super life.

Excuse Abuse Exodus 3:1-4:17 Excuses are like belly buttons, everybody has one! I. A Holy Encounter (3:1-10) A. The Life 1. The Castaway (2:1-4) 2. The Adopted, part I (2:5-10) 3. The Defender, part I (2:11-14) 4. The Fugitive (2:15) 5. The Defender, part II (2:16-17) 6. The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Commitment Or Compromise?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 16, 2002

Will you be committed to your call or will you compromise?

Commitment or Compromise? Exodus 8 & 10 Pastor Greg Mc Donald This morning I’m going to take you briefly through several chapters in the book of Exodus so you will have a better picture of what is taking place and to give you a little history of the events in Egypt. In Exodus 7:19-25, Egypt’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:1-32

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 28, 2002

This sermons deals with the types of calls from God and the responces that follow them.

When God Calls Your Name 10/19/02 You all know the show “The Price is Right”. Your name is called out and you have the opportunity to be a participant to win lots of prizes. Can you imagine setting in that audience and hearing your name called out, only you don’t answer that call. No, you would ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:8-9

Denomination: *other

What Happens When We Run Series

Contributed by Scott Gleason on Jan 4, 2001

As believers we need to realize the dangerous position in which we put ourselves when we decide to reject God’s will and run from His plan.

What Happens When We Run – Rejecting God’s Will Text: Jonah 1 (Sunday AM) Date: January 9, 2000 I. Introduction Attention: I had neatly folded my clothes, at least as neatly as an eight year old could have, and I had placed them in a little bag. I headed to the kitchen to get some food and ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Getting A Fresh Start With God

Contributed by Charles Fuller on Jan 6, 2001

You can have a brand new start with God if you will obey Him, acknowledge Him, and follow Him.

Luke 5:1-11, Getting a Fresh Start with God Limestone Baptist Church, December 31, 2000 Chuck Fuller, Pastor INTRODUCTION I remember so well playing outdoor games in my childhood with my little brother and all the guys in our neighborhood. We had a rule that superceded all other rules when were ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Of America

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 10, 2001

America needs to be healed and God has provided the plan.

THE HEALING OF AMERICA II Chron. 7:14 INTRO.- I love America! Don’t you? And let me tell you why I love America. ILL.- Father: Why don’t you get yourself a job? Son: Why? Father: So you could earn some money. Son: Why? Father: So you could put some money in the bank and earn some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excuses

Contributed by Dennis Clark on Jan 20, 2001

not an original message

An excuse is a thin skin of reason stretched over a lie. Moses had 5 really good reasons why he couldn’t do the will of God. My question for today is, "what’s your excuse?" I. Moses’ first excuse veils a crisis of identity (EX. 3:11) A. We are disobedient to God because we don’t know who we ...read more

Denomination: Baptist