Sermons on Dr Bishara:

Praiseworthy Pride Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

A legitimate pride is a completely personal matter, and does not depend upon anyone else. It is a matter of personal satisfaction in accomplishing something that is praiseworthy.

One of the most common paradoxes of history is the paradox of succeeding through failure. Jesus failed to turn Israel from her sins, and they crucified Him, but He thereby succeeded in paying the penalty for their sin, and also for the sins of the world. By descending into the valley of failure, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:4

The Flood, The Earthquake And The Offspring Series

Contributed by Pastor Jeff Hughes on Jan 10, 2014

Satna's attempt at destroying Israel in Revelation 12

Last week, we saw how the Woman (Israel) fled to a "her place" in great haste, fleeing from the Dragon (Satan) at the midpoint of the Tribulation. The word picture of the two wings of a great eagle represented the strength, speed and protection of God. God will supernaturally protect and nourish ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:14-17

Denomination: Bible Church

Spread The Love

Contributed by Dennis Fox on Sep 10, 2023

We are commanded to spread love, but what is love? Is it a need or an emotion? Why does God want us to love one another?

Lately in the news there have been stories of an Angel in Rowlette TX. Several times over the last few weeks, a mystery guest has left $2000 tips for servers in restaurants. It’s been 3 times in the last 3 weeks. When the pandemic first started, restaurants were ordered to be closed to dining. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12, Proverbs 13:12, 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Other

"Be Ye Angry…”

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 8, 2022

In this sermon we will consider something we SHOULD HAVE and SHOULD NOT HAVE! We will consider ANGER!

There are many things in life that someone can say to us to make us angry. Illus: I think about the teacher who became very angry at something her student had said. The children had all been photographed, and the teacher was trying to persuade them each to buy a copy of the group picture. She ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive The Unforgiveable Series

Contributed by David Beirne on Aug 19, 2005

Part 5 of Joseph the Dreamchaser. Just cause you’ve arrived doesn’t mean you can step on those who’ve hurt you. Bad things happen for good reasons.

Joseph: One Who Makes A Difference Part 5: Forgiving The Unforgiveable Genesis 42-47 Robin Giles– Fresh Power by Jim Cymbala, pg. 163ff. Tells the story of this lady who was able to forgive in a really dramatic situation. Joseph– After all Joseph has gone through, here they come. The people whose ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Faith Revived

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

God desires that his people do great exploits for Him...but it does take great FAITH.

The Day Faith Revived WT 11/28/04 2 Kings 4:8 And it fell on a day, that Elisha passed to Shunem, where [was] a great woman; and she constrained him to eat bread. And [so] it was, [that] as oft as he passed by, he turned in thither to eat bread. • God is looking for great men, women, young ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 22:6 Godly Parenting

Contributed by Brian Menear on Sep 14, 2009

Copying Gods parenting style can make more effective and loving parents.

Proverbs 22:6 Godly Parenting Proverbs 22:6 (New International Version) 6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. One of the most famous verses in the Bible, but also one of the least followed. FAILURE OF PARENTS Dr. James Dobson said in his ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6, Proverbs 22:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stay Connected Series

Contributed by Lanny Smith on Feb 23, 2020

Staying tightly connected to Christ helps us avoid legalism.

(You can hear the sermon on my podcast at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/697261/2102748 ) Stay Connected Intro: • Teenage lawyers. o You never said I couldn’t… o Why does he get to do… • Every parent has dealt with one. Every child becomes one when they need to negotiate themselves out of punishment ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:16-23, Romans 14:17, Romans 14:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lack Of Faith

Contributed by Raymond Williams on Feb 17, 2021

The greatest hindrance to faith is the inward principle of unbelief implanted in the soul by our great enemy the devil.

Note: This sermon Outline is from the notes of Dr. Paul Garrett (1908-1997) an ordained elder in the Church of the Nazarene and former District Superintendent of the Dallas District Church of the Nazarene. He pastored churches in Oklahoma and Texas. Dr. Paul was a second cousin to Raymond ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:40

Denomination: Nazarene

The God Who Knows Me Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Nov 10, 2002

David observes: 1. God knows us intimately. 2. There is no way we can get away from God. 3. There is no way we can hide from God.

A friend emailed me this week and told me about a conversation her daughter had with her young son. Megan, the boy’s mother, was addressing some mail and decided to find out how much her young son understood. She asked her son, “Where do you live?” “At my new house,” he replied. She agreed ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-24

Denomination: Methodist

The Foolishness Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006

This text in Romans chapter one reveals the sin of ingratitude and just how bad it is in God’s mind.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. One little boy said, “My glasses.” When asked why he was thankful for his glasses, he said, “Because they keep the boys from fighting me and the girls from kissing me.” This is the season of thanksgiving and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crawling Out Of The Loss Hole #5 Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Stratton on Aug 23, 2002

This series examines some of the emotional holes we fall into and how to crawl out.

March 3, 2002 Job 3:1-16 Crawling Out of the Loss Hole Hear Job’s lament? The opening words of today’s scripture passage tell us that Job was deep in the hole of loss. It says, “After this, Job opened his mouth and cursed the day he was born.” Job is in this hole because of that little two ...read more

Scripture: Job 3:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing

Contributed by David Swensen on Jun 19, 2002

The power and importance of family blessings cannot be overestimated. When blessings are not forthcoming children ache for them. Learn more with todays message.

INTRODUCTION Writing in Chicken Soup for the Soul, Ted Kruger writes: “I have many memories about my father and about growing up with him in our apartment next to the elevated train tracks. For years we listened to the roar of the train as it passed by. Late at night, my father waited alone for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:30-34, Genesis 27:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Article #4 - The Holy Scriptures Series

Contributed by Jonathan Twitchell on Nov 7, 2006

Fourth in a series on the Nazarene Articles of Faith, this sermon looks at the how the Wesleyan Quadrilateral helps us to interpret Scripture.

Today, we come to look at the Article of Faith regarding Holy Scripture. Scripture has been important throughout human history, as it is the story which reveals God and His interactions with His creation. Scripture tells us of God’s Story, showing us His plan and His will. While it is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Nazarene

God Calls Men To Be Spiritual Leaders

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jun 20, 2005

The greatest legacy a father can pass on to his family is a spiritual legacy -- A legacy that honors Jesus as Lord and keeps the commandments of the Lord.

God Calls Men to be Spiritual Leaders Psalm 78:1-8 Thanks to Mother’s Day we have a special day we celebrate the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. The idea of honoring fathers began in Spokane, Washington when Sonora Smart Dodd heard a Mother’s Day sermon in 1909. Sonora was raised by her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:1-8

Denomination: Free Methodist