Sermons on Downward Path:

Forget About Bailing, Just Keep Paddling

Contributed by James May on Feb 26, 2003

When the storms of life seem as though they will drown us, that’s the time to keep paddling instead of bailing out on God.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Strength For The Desert Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Mar 22, 2003

God’s command to remember the Passover Feast has significant applications for observing the Lord’s supper today.

STRENTH FOR THE DESERT Today we begin the first sermon from the fourth book of the Bible—Numbers. Numbers has 36 chapters and is divided into six major sections. We plan to develop one message from each section. The first section of Numbers (1-10:10) is filled with the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 9:1-14, 1 Corinthians 11:23-32

Denomination: Brethren

Patriots For The Cause Of Christ

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003

When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the Israelites cried out to God for help. By grace, God heard the cry of His people and intervened to raise up a leader who could both judge and lead His people.

The year was 1150 B.C. and the Israelites were in terrible circumstances. The military strength that they once had was no longer there and their enemies, the Midianites, had stolen most of their possessions. When everything they had tried had turned out wrong, and when all had seemed lost, the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Covered By The Authority Of God Series

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2002

1st in a series based upon the book titled "Under Cover" by John Bevere that teaches the Protection we receive if we are covered by God’s Authority.

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-2, Hebrews 13:17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Can We Have Some Peace, Please? Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 17, 2002

We rejoice in a God who brings peace.

CAN WE HAVE SOME PEACE, PLEASE? Luke 2:14 (8-16) S: Peace Th: We have reason to rejoice! Pr: WE REJOICE IN A GOD WHO BRINGS PEACE. ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in Luke 2:14 three reasons why we rejoice in a God who brings peace. The ____ reason is the… I. REACTION II. REACH III. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-16, Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Starting Over

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

new years sermon. I got the points from Rick Stacy. Who knows who he stole it from.

Starting Over, Luke 4:16-21 Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ 12-29-2002 A woman opened the door of a building and was about to step outside when she heard a voice saying, "Don’t take that next step or you’ll regret it." She paused and a brick came crashing to the pavement right ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Recipe For Avoiding Moral Failure Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Feb 5, 2004

Disregarding God’s moral and ethical principles as David did can have disastrous consequences.

I recently saw a photo of three expensive cars encased in ice in the garage of a million-dollar house when the pipes froze while the owner was away. One of the rules for living in a cold climate is to take special precautions so your water pipes don’t freeze. Disregarding that rule can exact a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

What Does God Hate #1 - Pride Series

Contributed by John Kycek on Sep 19, 2003

Let’s look at Proverbs 6:16-19 for a list of 7 things that God hates; the first one being "Pride."

• I hate it when: o When everyone asks me if I play basketball just because I’m tall. o People slow down to 40 miles an hour on the interstate just to gaze at someone with a flat tire o People who take more than 10 items in the express lane. • What do you hate? Ask crowd • God hates sin. • It ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Evangelism Reflects Communication In Our Walk With Christ Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 17, 2006

We are called to be "Fishers of Men" by Christ and we must share Christ with our life, our lips and our legacy...

Date Written: October 12, 2006 Date Preached: October 15, 2006 Church: OZHBC (AM) FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series Title: Living A Life of Evangelism Sermon Title: Evangelism reflects Communication in our Christian Walk Sermon Text: Acts 5:19-21 INTRODUCTION: I once heard a story about a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of The Final Call Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 28, 2007

Why do so many show an initial interest in Christ and then turn away? How can we be more effective in giving the Gospel?

Fear of the Final Call II Timothy 4:3-4 Purpose: To describe how many people will react to the gospel. Aim: I want the listener to work at being more aggressive in giving the gospel to others. INTRODUCTION: In my 22 years of ministry I have seen a lot of people who showed interest in spiritual ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:3-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Blessings & Ingratitude

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 1, 2007

A lesson from the life of the paralytic at the pool of Bethesda.

The movie Fourth Of July tells the true story of Ron Kovic played by Tom Cruise. Kovic is a patriotic, All-American small town athlete who surprises his family by enlisting with the Marines to fight in the Vietnam War. However, once he is in Viet Nam the glory of war and heroism fades quickly. ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Saints And Suffering

Contributed by Hansel Young on Nov 15, 2007

comfort for people who experience pain and tragedy

Saints and Suffering II Chronicles 31:20-21, 32:1 He was a man of justice. He stood for right and proclaimed the truth to his people. He restored the true of worship of God. He saw to it that the nation obeyed the laws of God’s Word. He did all these things with his whole heart. Of all the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Shame & Folly Of Sin

Contributed by Michael Martin on Dec 17, 2006

The story of Amnon and Tamar shows us the Shame and Folly of sin.

(2 Sam 13:1-14) "whither shall I cause my shame to go?" Whether we will admit it or not there is a price to pay for sin. Tamar knew that even as the VICTIM of a sinful situation, she would have to live with the shame of what had happened to her. Even the VICTIM of sin has to bear the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Your New "Can Do"

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the provisions God has made available to the believer in the New Covenant.

There’s a Native American fable about a young brave who happened upon a nest of golden eagle eggs. Deciding to have some fun, he took one of the eggs and placed it in the nest of some prairie chickens. The egg hatched and the changeling eagle grew up with the brood of prairie chickens. Believing ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:22-28

Denomination: Baptist