Sermons on Doing Without:

How Do I Keep From Getting Down? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Larry King was famous for interviewing the biggest celebrities just a few decades ago. But King was interviewed on a New York City radio program was asked, “Larry, if you could meet God and ask Him one question, what would it be?” Larry King, who was a Jew, said, “Do you have a son?”

Today, I want to speak to you about “How Do I Keep from Getting Down.” We are moving verse by verse and sentence by sentence through the New Testament letter of Colossians together. Here are some key background facts to better understand Colossians. You can move through the four chapters of this ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Chris Mcmillan on Jul 28, 2014

It is inevitable in life that tragedies and pain will occur. However, if God is good why does He allow these bad things to happen to good people?

Introduction: Many years ago, two prominent movie stars died in separate alcohol-related accidents. William Holden died in a drunken fall, hitting his head on a table; Natalie Wood drowned when she fell into the ocean from her yacht. A friend who was close to both of them, actress Stephanie ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Footwear Of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Feb 12, 2023

One of the ways that Satan schemes and sends flaming arrows our way to attack our peace is to make us think that the emotion of happiness is the pinnacle of being a human being.

THE ARMOR OF GOD AND THE LIES OF THE ENEMY Footwear of Peace: Do What Makes You Happy Ephesians 6:10-18 #armorofGod INTRODUCTION… Rebellion Over Shoes (p) Growing up I am pretty sure I was a good kid. I do not recall rebelling often against my parents and I obeyed them pretty much. When I was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

At Work In You Both To Will And To Do Of His Good Pleasure

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 12, 2003

We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need according to His sufficient grace,

At Work in You Both to Will and To Do Of His Good Pleasure (Phil. 2:13,14) We can praise, trust and obey the Lord knowing that He is our enabler. To enable someone is to give means, authority or power to do what you have directed them to accomplish. He not only supplies us with all that we need ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:10-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 19, 2022

This is a story about one of the two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, and Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regard to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their occupation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We To Do When God Does Nothing?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 11, 2023

This is a story about one of two men that did not die. Enoch had walked with God and was taken so that he did not see death, Elijah was taken up in a whirlwind.

In the preceding chapter, Elijah has a contest with evil prophets. In this chapter, Elijah flees for his life. In verses 1-4: Jezebel was maddened with regards to the passing of her prophets since they had told her what she wanted to hear, forecasting her future glory and power. Their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Are We To Do When The Brook Dries Up?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Jan 27, 2023

How many Christians have hit a "dry patch" during their ministry or walk with the Lord, and often we could not understand the reasoning why this has happened?

We could have called the title to this message “When in Drought, Do Not Doubt.” In the previous chapter, we learn that Ahab is now king of Israel. Unfortunately, he was worse than all the other kings before him. Each king prior to Ahab became worse than the one before. Ahab married Jezebel who led ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do All Pray-Ers Get The Same Results?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 22, 2002

This message examines why some people are powerful in prayer while others are of little impact.

- [Have some massive weights on platform off to the side.] I have before me here on the platform some heavy weights and I want to ask you a simple question: do you think I can lift these weights over his head? [Try it and can’t.] - Because I don’t work out, the fact that I could not lift ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do While Waiting For The Second Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Smith on Nov 16, 2009

Jesus tells us to "keep watch" and "be faithful" while we are waiting for His return. What did He mean by these words?

I Google the question “predictions on the end of the world” and found a web site that has documented 200 predictions for end of the world from as early as the first century reaching out to 2047. Three of them coming up pretty soon were: From the book: "We Are Almost There" by Harold Camping and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:36-51

Denomination: Baptist

What God Can Do Through Ordinary People Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2001

In the life of Gideon we see how can can use ordinary people to DO extraordinary things (Real People True Stories - part five)

Gideon - "What God Can Do Through Ordinary People" Today is week 5 in our series Real People - True Stories... So far we have met Elijah - who on Mt Carmel challenged us to get off the fence and really serve God... If God is God then we really need to serve him and quit playing games..... and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Would Jesus Do About The Upcoming Election Series

Contributed by Tim Najpaver on Oct 23, 2004

To motivate Christians to allow their faith to be their primary influence at election time.

WHAT WOULD JESUS DO ABOUT THE APPROACHING ELECTION? Romans 13:1 I heard on a talk show this week someone comment on the fact that both candidates for president have made their faith a paramount issue in their political debates. That commentator remarked, “What a person believes really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1

Denomination: Baptist

I Know History; I Do Not Know Myself Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 4, 2002

It is one thing to know history and theology; it is another entirely to understand our own hearts. Job’s pilgrimage into self-understanding led to self-hatred, but in Christ that can be redeemed.

I’ll ask you to repeat with me this wonderful, ringing affirmation from the New Testament: But I am not ashamed, for I know the one in whom I have put my trust, and I am sure that he is able to guard until that day what I have entrusted to him. I know. I know the one in whom I have put my trust. ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Support Others In A Time Of Need? Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on May 24, 2021

Today, I want to speak to you on this topic, “How Do I Support Others in a Time of Need.” What can you do to do support your friends and loved-ones during their time of need. You can pray, really pray for your friends, family, and church family when they are down.

Today, we begin a short study on the first half of the New Testament book of Colossians. Having introduced this book a few weeks before Easter, we’ll explore the first part of the book and get back to the second half of the book later this year. I love it when something has me “charged up!” When ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Know If I Am A Christian?

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

Jesus will never die again; He’ll live forever. This is the power that’s inside a true follower of Christ. It’s a real power to change your life.

Superbowl Sunday is an unofficial American holiday. We are so glad you joined us for our celebration of Tailgate Sunday this morning – welcome! Football is such a big influence on many of our lives, especially here in Texas and we are glad to celebrate with you on Tailgate Sunday. After our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Do All Things Really Work Together For Good?

Contributed by Eddie Young on Sep 19, 2018

This will answer the question asked by many and you will find of course the answer is YES!

All things are not good. It would be a mockery to say that they are. The death of a child is not good. Cancer is not good, drug addiction is not good, war is not good, blasphemy is not good. But the Bible says, “We know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist