Sermons on Dr Dale Sides:

Crossing The Line

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 1, 2016

We are in a new era: There is no room for lukewarmness, or indecision, The Holy Spirit is calling the church to a place of established truth and power (how long halt ye between two opinions) the gray area is now gone, you have to choose a side.

I have Been hearing something in my Spirit this week (I Keep hearing the Holy Spirit say: It's time to Cross the Line. You've crossed the Line: I'm sure you've heard that phrase used, I know I have, It usually means that you have crossed a boundary, it may be a boundary of acceptable behavior, or ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6, Judges 6:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Go On Living? - Philippians 1:21-26 Series

Contributed by Darrell Ferguson on Dec 29, 2021

Those who contemplate suicide often hesitate because they fear what may be on the other side. Paul also wrestled with whether it would be better to live or die. But his reasoning was far different from most people's.

Philippians 1:20 I eagerly expect and hope that I will in no way be ashamed, but will have sufficient courage so that now as always Christ will be exalted in my body, whether by life or by death. 21 For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. 22 If I am to go on living in the body, this will ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

The Omnipotence Of God Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon on Psalm 139:13-24 on God's omnipotence (Material adapted from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, God Most High, pg. 102- 106; Also from Sermon Central's Matthew Kratz at: http://www.sermoncentral.com/print_friendly.asp?ContributorID=&SermonID=124757)

HoHum: I have a very good friend who recently shared with me that on one occasion she, out of sincere concern over sin and desire to be what God wanted her to be, she prayed, "God, show me the sin in my life. Show me what I really am." She said that in a couple of weeks she began to pray, "Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can't Please Everyone Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #2 in a 4 part series on Truth's we must believe extracted from Dr. Chris Thurman's book, Truth's we must believe. Truth #2 is "You can't Please Everyone" companion text is 1 Thess.2:4 and Gal. 1:10

Title: You Can’t Please Everyone Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #2 I Thessalonians 2:4; Galatians 1:10 CHCC: August 12, 2012 INTRODUCTION: We’re in a 4-week series called Truths We Must Believe. Last week we focused on the truth: “To err is human.” This week ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blaspheme Against The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 21, 2012

A sermon on blaspheme against the Holy Spirit based on Matthew 12:22-37 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell’s book, Power From On High, pages 228- 235 and Carl Ketcherside’s book, Heaven Help Us, chapter 7)

HoHum: Nightmare, I have to preach a sermon, no preparation, lack of clothes, can’t speak. What is common about this nightmare is the sense of panic – and the lack of control. I realize I’ve done something, or should have done something – and it’s too late. I think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Can Live On Top Even When The Bottom Drops Out Series

Contributed by Vera Hughes on Jan 20, 2010

Are you experiencing times in your life where you feel the bottom has dropped out? Are you ready to give up? Dr. Hughes encourages you in this teaching to never give up -- your destiny and purpose will come to pass no matter what trials come your way.

Introduction I never will forget that day. We had all the belongings we could carry in our car. We were driving down the street trying to figure out what we were going to do. We had no where to go. We couldn’t believe it. Had we now become part of the homeless population? As my husband ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 29:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am No Longer There. Series

Contributed by Dr. Amen Howard on Aug 11, 2013

I am no longer there. Matt. 28: 1-6 04/3/2011 Dr. A. Howard God is going to speak to you! God will use somebody today. We are going to talk about the 11th hour resurrection. There are 3 types of resurrection recorded in the Bible.

One is called spiritual resurrection that is about regeneration of your spirit man. Bible says: for all have sinned and fall short.....when Adam sinned, he fell off from God and become spiritually dead. By being born again you experience what 1 call spiritual resurrection. The other kind of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6, Mark 16:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Wonder Of Jesus’ Crucifixion Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 24, 2013

Jesus shed His blood several times during the last 24 hours of His life. And there is a powerful story to be found in blood and water that came from Jesus’ side. Do you know what that story is? And do you know what it can mean to your life?

In Oklahoma, someone saw this poster promoting a Red Cross blood drive: "I gave my blood. Christ gave his. I give a pint. He gave all. The needle is small, sharp. The nails were large, dull. The table soft, restful. The cross rough, painful. The nurses ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Drama Of Christma

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Matthew presents what Fred Craddock calls "the hard side of Christmas." But in a world that is getting increasing smaller and tremendously more urban, its message may be more relevant to us than the others for Matthew has a Christmas message for the city.

The Drama of Christmas Matthew 1-2 In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wonder Of Repentance Series

Contributed by Rick Brown on Mar 5, 2008

Second in 4 part series on prayer acrostic P.R.A.Y. REPENTANCE OF SIN AND FAITH IN JESUS ARE 2 SIDES OF THE SAME COIN. TODAY REPENTANCE HAS BEEN REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - IT IS MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT

THE WONDER OF REPENTANCE PSALMS 51 INTRO: P.R.A.Y. – TODAY REPENTANCE. REPENTANCE REPLACED WITH REDEDICATION - MISUNDERSTOOD - 3 PARTS - CONFESS - ACCEPT – REPENT. CAN’T SKIP AROUND OR MISS ONE… CONFESS WITH NO ACCEPT = GUILT ACCEPT W/NO CONFESS =SIN DEEPENS HEART HARDENS REPENT WITH NO ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Made In Our Image

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An

There is an old fable about six men blind from birth who lived in India. One day they decided to visit a nearby palace. When they arrived, there was an elephant standing in the courtyard. The first blind man touched the side of the elephant and said, “An elephant is like a wall.” The second blind ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Dtrums Of War

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jun 9, 2003

The United States of America is on the verge of war. This country that we love so much is in the middle of a great conflict over whether or not we should go to war against Iraq. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to g

As I stand before you this morning, the United States of America is on the verge of war. This country that we love so much is in the middle of a great conflict over whether or not we should go to war against Iraq. On the one side there are those who believe it would be immoral for us to go to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tackling Fuel Series

Contributed by Eric Ferguson on May 27, 2008

Can we redirect anger into something good to get us in the game? Anger is the issue. There are a lot of examples out that have to do with anger, but one in particular really captures the heart behind anger, and allows us to see the good and bad side of a

Opener Story: Wrong Order! How do you respond when a mistake has been made with your fast-food order? If you’re 6’3” and weigh 270 pounds, people don’t recommend crawling through the drive-through window. But that’s exactly what happened when a University of Kansas football player realized a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars Series

Contributed by John Bartol on Aug 20, 2012

Too many people are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one hand the thief of vain regret over the past and on the other side the thief of fear and anxiety over the future. These two bandits need to be put behind bars where they be

Banishing Two Bandits Behind Bars I've chosen this title because too many people today, including Christians, are allowing themselves to be crucified between two thieves. On one side there is the thief of vain regrets over the past. And on ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Divine Peace Talks

Contributed by Tim Hinrichs on Feb 7, 2012

God's goal is to reconcile every person to himself. We need to understand this as a restoring of relationship, that God has done everything on his side to restore and that we only need to turn to him in repentance and faith. Finally God has placed in our

On September 13, 1993 one of the most famous moments in modern diplomacy took place. President Bill Clinton was instrumental in brokering a peace agreement between Yitzak Rabin and Yassir Arafat in Oslo. It seemed like the Israelis and Palestinians would always be enemies but here was a miracle. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21

Denomination: Lutheran