Sermons on do not kill:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 26, 2004

Proverbial wisdom from chapter 16. 1- Plans 2- Pride 3- Prosperity

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - A balanced diet is a cookie in each hand. - A bulldog can whip a skunk, but sometimes it’s not worth it. - A clean house is a sign of a misspent life. - A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory. - A closed mouth gathers no feet. - A diplomat is one who ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Growth As A Goal

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 25, 2002

We need to survey our growth patterns, we establish 6 growing rules.

GROWTH Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Today, I ponder growing? Why do some grow to be 5 feet, others 7 feet tall? Why do some mature by 18 and others are 60 and never mature? Increase comes from God, this is known by all. But why do some increase and others have a failure to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Matthew 6:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

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

"God's Will”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jun 19, 2002

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will”

June 23, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 7 Jeremiah 20:7-13 Color: Green Title: “God’s Will” Jeremiah Denounces His Persecutors 7 O LORD, you have enticed me, and I was enticed; you have overpowered me, and you have prevailed. I have become a ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Veterans Of War

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 10, 2001

In the light of Veteran’s Day, we want to look at a grand old veteran of the faith, Enoch.

VETERANS OF WAR Gen. 5:21-24 INTRO.- In Rom. 13:7 we are admonished to give honor to whom honor is due. Sometimes we wait until someone is gone to give them their due honor. Then it’s too late for them to appreciate our appreciation. ILL.- A Tisket, a Tasket, I’m Comin’ Outta the Casket! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 5:21-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Hidden Dangers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 8, 2001

There are many hidden dangers in life which can devastate the human soul.

HIDDEN DANGERS INTRO.- ILL.- The furious customer called the waitress over to his table and demanded to know what was in his soup. She looked and shyly said, "I’ll have to call the boss. I don’t know one bug from another." That’s what I call a "hidden danger." Better check your soup from now on. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Prevailing Purpose Of God Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 10, 2008

God’s most basic purpose - bringing people into a loving relationship with Him - will prevail in our lives if we say YES to Him.

The Prevailing Purpose of God Acts 8:1-8 Intro: One might imagine after Stephen was unjustly put to death by the Sanhedrin, that Stephen’s friends were disappointed, discouraged, and depressed as they mourned the loss of their godly friend. Maybe some of them were asking, “God, what are you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Forgive And Forget Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 17, 2002

This is the 3rd sermon in the "Unpopular" series. This sermon is about the subject of true forgiveness.

Sunday Morning, April 21, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: “Unpopular” [#3] FORGIVE AND FORGET Genesis 32-33 Introduction: 1. We live in a society that likes to sue people for anything you can imagine. I can remember while working for McDonald’s that every McDonald’s in the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wrong Move

Contributed by Ruel Camia on Mar 28, 2007

1. Most of the time Lot is mentioned in the Bible, he is mentioned in the context of self induced problems. 2. Many of Lot’s troubles could have been avoided, by making better decisions based upon the Lord’s will.

Wrong Move INTRODUCTION: Genesis 13:8-13 A. Lot is mentioned by name 29 times in the Genesis record 1. In the context of Abraham’s family six times. 2. Once in the context of strife. 3. Three times in the context of choosing the best land according to its appearance, and his separation from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:8-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jan 2, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Stubborn Saint’s (which is a study of Jonah). This sermon looks at what happens when we run from God’s will.

Sunday Evening January 5, 2003 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Stubborn Saints [#1] YOU CAN RUN, BUT YOU CAN¡¦T HIDE Jonah 1:1-17 Introduction: 1. Have you ever tried to run from somebody or something? I¡¦m sure you have. I have learned that I can run and hide from many things and many ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Acecpting Your Calling

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 2, 2006

When God calls you to service, Go!

Accepting Your Calling Rom 11:13 INTRO: A. Paul’s Hebrew background 1. Native Hebrew Ro 11:1 I say then, Hath God cast away his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, [of] the tribe of Benjamin. 2Co 11:22 Are they Hebrews? so [am] I. Are they Israelites? so [am] ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

Survival Of The Fittest? Or The Faithful?

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Oct 29, 2001

Survival in this life is not a matter of being fit, but a matter of being faithful to God.

SURVIVAL OF THE FITTEST? OR THE FAITHFUL? INTRO.- ILL.- The backwoods preacher found a small boy all alone, playing in the dirt. "Where’s your father?" the preacher asked. The boy said, "He was hanged last week." "Where’s your mother?" "She run off." "Where’s your sister?" "She’s in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing What God Wants Me To Do And Why I Should Even Care Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jul 31, 2002

Understanding the will of God.

"Don’t act thoughtlessly, but try to understand what the Lord wants you to do." Ephesians 5:17 NLT Sadly, a lot of Christ followers live their lives without following this biblical advice. Often, we don’t want to go to the trouble of finding out what God wants us to do. Or, if we already know ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Finding A Heart For Service

Contributed by William Hannaford on Apr 1, 2002

A call to believers to surrender their rights to personal peace and affluence in order to serve God’s purpose for their lives.

 FINDING A HEART FOR SERVICE Colossians 1:9-14 April 30, 2000 Introduction: This morning we are going to consider three stories. A soldier’s story A Scripture’s story, and A missionary’s story As we consider the question: how do we find a heart for service to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Having Another Spirit

Contributed by Greg Cooper on Dec 28, 2001

WHEN EVERYONE ELSE AROUND YOU SEEMS TO FEEL SOMETHING CANNOT BE DONE, TRUST GOD AND IT WILL BE DONE

Title: Having Another Spirit Text: Numbers 13: 27-31/14:23&24 Intro: All of us have heard the story. But here we find 10 men with a bad report, saying that we have wasted our time. We could have stayed in Egypt, but now we can’t go back and the giants that await us is keeping us from going forward. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:23-24, Numbers 13:27-31

Denomination: Pentecostal