Sermons on Dr Phil:

The Buffet

Contributed by Jeremy Houck on Feb 12, 2005

When we come to worship we must participate fully not just in the parts we like.

This sermon was adapted from an idea of Larry Brincefi Growing up in a military family I have had to learn how to adjust. When we moved from Texas to California we had to learn how to forget that Bar-B-Que existed and move on to other things. When we moved to New Orleans we had to adjust from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gone With The Wind Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 21, 2008

How to avoid being tossed around by every wind of false doctrine.

INTRO>In the frigid waters around Greenland are countless icebergs, some little and some gigantic. If you observe them carefully and over time, you’ll notice that sometimes the small ice floes move in one direction while the huge masses of ice flow in another. The explanation is simple: surface ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

I Thirst Series

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Mar 15, 2009

This sermon is about spiritual thirst, seen in the light of Christ’s thirst on the cross.

Sermon for CATM – March 15, 2009 – The 7 Last Sayings of Jesus on the Cross: “I am Thirsty” John 19: 28 Later, knowing that all was now completed, and so that the Scripture would be fulfilled, Jesus said, "I am thirsty." 29 A jar of wine vinegar was there, so they soaked a sponge in it, put the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Right Way In The New Year Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jan 6, 2008

We’re blessed when we avoid certain things and embrace others. Our beliefs lead to behavior which can lead to belonging.

Going the Right Way in the New Year Psalm 1 Rev. Brian Bill 1/6/08 I heard about a son who called his parents on New Year’s Day. His dad answered the phone so he decided to ask him a question, “Dad, what’s your New Year’s Resolution?” He said, “My New Year’s resolution is to treat your mom like ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Our Prayer Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on May 16, 2007

Sometimes as believers we neither know what to pray or how to pray. In this study of Paul’s prayer to the Ephesians we learn both.

Live Out Loud – Our PRAYER May 12, 2007 Ephesians 4:14-21 Funny: I can only begin to imagine the strange requests that God hears. I recently heard about a lady who had a parrot that she taught to be spiritual and so the parrot would always say, “Awwk! Let us pray. Let’s pray.” She met a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 13 in series. If God’s purpose is to progressive mold us into the image of His son, then He is not cruel in doing whatever is necessary to bring us to Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 13 “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” John 4:46-4:54 This morning I have constructed a visual model of our lives on this table. The tower on the table ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

All For The Love Of A Girl Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Feb 4, 2007

This is week three our CSI series where we look at various crimes in the Bible. This week we are looking at the murder of Uriah.

He was a good man, an honourable man and yet he was betrayed by the one he loved the most and betrayed by the one he respected most and he never even saw it coming. He died believing he was fighting for a just cause, believing that his wife loved him and that his King believed in him. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Darkest Day Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Mar 26, 2007

By looking at the results of Adam and Eve’s sin, we can see a pattern for what sin does in our own lives.

1. There is always a cover-up (7) 2. There is always conviction (8-11) 3. There is always culpability (12-13) 4. There is always a curse (14-19) 5. There is always a cure (15) GENESIS 3:7-19 A week ago Saturday, when I got home from prayer meeting here at the church, I went home and changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Little Man Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Apr 4, 2007

Jesus came to seek and save the lost

“Lessons from a little man” Luke 19:1-10 “Jesus came to seek and save the lost.” Sunday Morning Sermon Intro: (Start with Title and Text) Have you ever lost something? Not just misplaced something – have you ever really lost something? I know most of the time when I lose something – I can’t find ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Name Is...mighty God

Contributed by Brian Harrell on Dec 19, 2005

Jesus would be known as the Mighty God! Let’s not let the world assasinate Jesus and replace Him with some weak substitute who can barely save us. He is the Mighty God! Limitless, not subject to our rules, a defeater of Satan and the overcomer of death! D

His name shall be…the mighty God. In Isaiah’s day it was extremely dark. The nation had sunk into their own version of a famine. It wasn’t a famine of food exactly, it was a famine of hope and it was a famine of God. In fact they had turned to everything but God in their despair. Isn’t it funny ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6, Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough Faith - More Than Enough God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 10, 2005

You just can’t get by on borrowed faith. In order to please God we need a personal faith... but how do we attain that? The story of Naaman has some interesting insights.

OPEN: Two engineers applied for one job at a computer company. They had identical qualifications, so to determine which one to hire, the firm gave them a test. Each did well, except they both missed the same question. The manager called the first candidate, explained the results of the test and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 5:1-20, 2 Kings 5:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ruth Scene 4 Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 1, 2013

Christ died on the cross for you; he went to the grave for you; and even today he stands at the door of all people and knocks...notice he doesn’t crash the door, we have to invite Him in, take the gift of eternal life by faith. Ruth gave Boaz permission a

Ruth has come all the way from the land of Moab into the heart and home of Boaz. And we who were one time strangers, far from God, without hope in the world, are now sealed in the heart and home of Jesus. We today have been redeemed into the family of God, and one of these days we are going to live ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

The Vanity Of Living Wisely Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2010

In today’s lesson we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from living wisely.

Scripture We continue in our sermon series on the Old Testament book of Ecclesiastes. The writer of Ecclesiastes, also known as “Qoheleth” and “the Preacher,” wanted to know how to live a meaningful life. He tried all kinds of ways to live a meaningful life. Today we shall ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Fruit Of The Spirit Is...peace Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 11, 2011

We develop peace in the body of Christ by focusing on what unites us and working toward the mutual edification of the body.

Let’s begin this morning by reminding ourselves of some important aspects of the fruit of the Spirit. THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT 1) Is demonstrated by being not doing 2) Is developed as Christ followers cooperate with the Holy Spirit 3) Is to be delightful to an unbelieving world The way ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist