Sermons on Doug Nichols:

Helps For The Hazards Of Freedom Or I’m Free…help! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

While grace sets us free, it carries a lot of hazards. Here are some helps with those hazards

Some dogs chase cars. Have you ever wondered what would happen if a dog ever caught one? What would he do with it? -This sort of thing actually happened. Imagine, if you will, that you’re a racing greyhound. You have spent your entire life being trained to chase an electric bunny that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Outcome Of Grace

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A reminder that the person who has received grace is the one who’s able to give it to others

Ann J. Musico, New York - My son, Matthew, was 7 when the school sent home his standardized test scores. When I saw that he had scored a 99% in math, I praised him and said, "You must have inherited Daddy's math genes." The look on my husband's face was priceless when Matthew ran up to him and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Only Way To Righteousness

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A study on the only way that we can truly become "righteous" in God's sight.

Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Herb Miller - 2 Kentucky stable owners had developed a pretty big rivalry. One spring each of them entered a horse in a local steeplechase. Thinking it might help him outdo his friend, one of the farmers hired a professional jockey. The race began, and the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I've Got A Reason To Listen!

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

An apologetic for the authority of the Bible

You've all played a game called "gossip" that points out the weakness of spoken words: A minister, a few years ago, tells his associate: "Next Sunday, at 10:00 p.m., Hailey's comet will appear here. This happens only once every 75 years. Have the SS classes arrange everyone outside to watch this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is There Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A reminder that the basic truth of God's existence is the foundation of our worldview

Mark Scott told the story of a student in Bible College who was running late for his 7AM class. The class had started and was in the middle of morning prayer when he stumbled in, panting, arm loaded with books. The prayer just continued. As he attempted to sit down, his books all dropped out all ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Coming Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look into the Messianic prophecies as a means of encouragement and reassurance

There are a lot of funny things to be said this time of the year. Christmas does things to you. You can either laugh about it or get run over by it. It makes you act like a kid and age faster at the same time. Speaking of being a kid… You’ve heard of the 3 stages of man: He believes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is With Us

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A Christmas sermon that considers the wonder of the incarnation and the implications for the way we live for God

Welcome and opening prayer – I John 1:1-3 read offstage What's the Big Deal? Why an angelic announcement? Why shepherds worshiping? Why Magi traveling from the East? Why all of Jerusalem stirred by the news of Him, and then a plot to kill Him? The subject we look at this morning is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Forgiver

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The great joy of being forgiven is realized and appreciated only when we confess our sins before God.

This week, we take a look into the original songbook of the church, the Psalms. For centuries, the Psalms have been turned to for comfort, for rebuke, praise. We find in them the right words to speak to God. They speak to our minds and our hearts, because they probe the range of our experiences; ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loving The Creator

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

The awesomeness of God makes us respect and fear Him, yet His love helps us to hope in Him. So, a look at this Psalm will help us remember it.

-Bible is a wealth of writing. Different types of literature: history, genealogy, parable, biography, gospel, prophecy, poetry: the Psalms. -The Psalms give us more than just words for neat choruses. They give us the right words to use when we address God! They show us how to express our joy, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Confronting Your Ten Foot Challenge With Grace Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A message to help people identify their most difficult challenge in life right now and to approach it unafraid and with the Lord’s empowerment

Today we are introducing a new series entitled “Lessons for Life from the Shepherd King.” In other words, for the next 4 weeks, we’re going to be looking into a few scenes from the life of David. Poet, shepherd, musician, singer, statesman, warrior - King David is more than just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom That Comes From Obedience Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another visit into the life of David to encourage people to examine their own lives for areas where they are pursuing false “freedom” and to pursue real freedom within God’s design for living.

Today is the 2nd installment in this series from the life of David. If you’re following the Scriptures, you’re going to notice we’re skipping more than we’re looking at. And, you’re going to notice that once again, David is like us – in his life there are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Path To Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

By looking at David's repentance and forgiveness, we'll understand how we receive forgiveness, what it looks and feels like, and conclude that it is always the best option

The movie is based on the true story of Apollo 13. Jim Lovell has just watched on TV as Neil Armstrong becomes the first man to set foot on the moon. He’s outside, gazing up at the moon. He holds up his thumb, pondering the moon in the evening sky like an artist envisioning his painting. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Something Has To Give Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A book sermon to introduce a series through Philippians - looking at it from the perspective of our stewardship. Genuine joy involves a personal decision to have godly priorities.

It had been a hard winter in the Appalachian area. The snow had piled up deeper and deeper, the mercury dropped, rivers froze, people suffered. The Red Cross was using helicopters to fly in supplies to residents. One crew had been working day after day--long hours. They were on their way home late ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Makes Us Tick? Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

Another sermon from the whole letter to help people understand and be convicted of their personal responsibility for the Church’s effectiveness in the world today.

When I was a kid I loved to take things apart. Sure. That’s neat on the outside, and what it does it pretty neat, but what makes it work? What does it look like inside? Whenever something minor broke down, it spelled opportunity to me. Because that meant it either needed to be fixed, or ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ