Sermons on Does Church Matter:

God: Past, Present, And Future Series

Contributed by Floyd Johnson on Dec 17, 2006

The Historical books have traditionally been included in the prophetical books because they tell the story of the lessor prophets (i.e. the non-writing prophets). They too point us toward Christ.

Intro.: There will come times when the place of God in our lives is not as obvious. 1.Oh, I would like to think that I will exhibit perfect faith. 2.I would really like to think that I am the epitome of a faithful believer – which of course I am. 3.NOT! 4.You see, like every believer, there are ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-27

Denomination: Methodist

Snakes

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jun 11, 2004

Snakes, a study in symbolism in scripture.

Snakes of the Bible If I had to guess which animal on this earth that would put more fear into a man that any other, it would have to be a serpent {Snake}. As a child, I always worried that one of these crawly things would sneak upon me and bite. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe To "Majority Rules"

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 6, 2004

Jesus knew that a majority view is often not gotten until evidence of success is obtained- especially among the religious leaders. Peter took Jesus aside and began to rebuke Him when He heard that the Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by

Why Jesus Did Not Subscribe to the "Majority Rules" Theory John 7:7-17 Illustration: Having many friends and being rich are great blessings, but popularity and success do not guarantee a happy life. To make this point, Solomon called attention to an elderly king who ignored the wishes of his ...read more

Scripture: John 7:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Twelve Ways The Holy Spirit Benefits You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 7, 2004

O let God’s Spirit fill your soul And cast out every sin, Then shall you love both friend and foe And know His peace within

Twelve Ways the Holy Spirit Benefits You (Rom 8:26,27) - "In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express." Illustration: Henry Bosch tells a humorous story about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Do You Spend Your Time?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Apr 26, 2004

Imagine if you are at home and lets say either your kids are making enough racket to shake the walls or you have your stereo or television blasting real loud. Do you think you would hear someone at your door? Most likely you would miss whoever tried to

Steps” By Millie Pisano How are things in your life? Are you happy-sad-or mad? What kind of day have you had? Is your life filled with splendid walks? And endless talks And gazing at the sky Is there a smile upon your face? And you know the reason why Is your step a little easier? And a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20, Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Choices

Contributed by Scott Bradford on May 13, 2004

This sermon is about the choices we make in our daily lives, especially thos that are both for and against God.

(1) "There is a story about a man named Fred who inherited $10 million, but the will required that he had to accept it either in Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily it turned out that in Chile he would have received his inheritance in land on which uranium, gold, and silver had just been ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:11-25

Denomination: United Methodist

Armogeddon

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Feb 6, 2004

The word Armageddon strikes fear into the most bravest of men, because of its ominous meaning, about the end of the world as we know it. There are many that scoff at the very words in scripture that cover the battle. But they will answer to a vengeful God

Armageddon. Revelation 16:16 The word Armageddon strikes fear into the most bravest of men, because of its ominous meaning, about the end of the world as we know it. There are many that scoff at the very words in scripture that cover the battle. But they will answer to a vengeful God for their ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Parable Of The Gracious And Merciful Gardener

Contributed by Evelyn Weston on Mar 14, 2004

Lent 3C: Looking past the Law and the barren fig tree, we find the Good News that Jesus let himself be cut down rather than let the fig tree (us) be cut down.

With One Voice # 713 - Lord, Let My Heart Be Good Soil Let us pray: Lord, let our hearts be good soil. Plant the seed of your Word in our minds and hearts, and help it to bring forth fruit in our lives. Amen Why do bad things happen to good people? Why do bad things happen at all? Questions ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming Faith's Obstacles

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 20, 2004

Here is a list of obstacles to trusting God and the steps necessary to overcome them.

Obstacles to Faith Rom 4:18-21 18 Against all hope, Abraham in hope believed and so became the father of many nations, just as it had been said to him, "So shall your offspring be." 19 Without weakening in his faith, he faced the fact that his body was as good as dead-- since he was about a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"I Believe In The Holy Spirit Of God" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Feb 14, 2002

This is the third sermon in a series entitled "I Believe" . Other messages will follow.

"I Believe" Series Message: "I Believe in the Holy Spirit of God" Text-John 16:7-14 "Nevertheless I tell you the truth; it is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

You Can't Win At The Game Of Sin

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 13, 2002

What kind of game are you playing

YOU CAN’T WIN AT THE GAME OF SIN TEXT: II Peter 2:19-21 I. Cain Played A Losing Game. Gen. 4:2-13 A. He worshiped God the wrong way. 4:3-5 Cain followed his own way and not God’s way. II Peter 2:2 "And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Blood That Ran Part 2: The Blood In The Garden Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 14, 2002

There are 7 times that Jesus Bled for you and I...

The Blood that Ran… Part 2- The Blood in the garden Text Luke 22:44 Luke 22:44 (KJV) And being in an agony he prayed more earnestly: and his sweat was as it were great drops of blood falling down to the ground. Recap part 1. Intro: We now find ourselves in this story in a place where we see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:44

Denomination: Church Of God

Enduring Hardship

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Apr 24, 2002

To encourage the discouraged hearer to look beyond the difficulties in order to embrace the possibilities before him/her

ENDURING HARDSHIP Hebrews 11:32-12:2 TEXT: And what more shall I say? For the time would fail me to tell of Gideon and Barak and Samson and Jephthah, also of David and Samuel and the proph-ets: 33 who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouths of ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

#1seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We begin a series on the testing process of life.

This is Part #1 Seasons of testing... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew; and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the ROCK! James 1:13 -15, But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfaction Guarenteed

Contributed by Jay Patton on May 16, 2002

This is a sermon that addresses God’s general invitation.

Introduction: 29 Palms illustration READ SCRIPTURE Background: Messianic passage 49:1-57:21 Isaiah 52-53 (Messiah’s atonement). Isaiah 54 (Israel’s restoration). Isaiah 55 (the great invitation). REDEMPTION ► SPREAD TO ALL ► INVITATION GOES OUT Proposition: True satisfaction can ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-2

Denomination: Baptist