Sermons on Ear Of The Learned:

The Vanity Of Self-Indulgence

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 22, 2010

In today's lesson, we learn that apart from God, we will not gain anything from self-indulgence.

Scripture It is good to be with you this morning. I have been out of this pulpit for about a month, and I am eager to direct our attention to God and his Word. The Greek philosopher Aristotle (384-322 BC) once said, “Consider pleasures as they depart, not as they come.” Aristotle ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trusting God In An Unjust World Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 19, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that we can trust God even though the world is filled with injustice.

Scripture We like stories with happy endings. Whether the story is in a book or movie or even in real life, we like stories with happy endings. Sometimes, however, stories don’t have happy endings. Sometimes stories have sad endings. And although we prefer stories with happy endings to ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Confidence In Crisis Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 19, 2010

When we have a crisis in our life, we must learn to trust that Jesus is our answer.

Intro. Today we come to the second miracle Jesus performed. The only place this miracle is recorded in the Scriptures, is in our text. It is also the second Miracle in Galilee. After Jesus turned the water to wine, his popularity grew. Skepticism immediately began to grow. Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Working Together Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 24, 2010

In today's lesson we learn that since working alone is futile, we ought to work together with others.

Scripture A New York Times article on people who are sick of too many hours at work tells the story of Diane Knorr, a former dot.com executive. “The first time I got a call way after hours from a senior manager, I remember being really flattered and thinking, ‘Wow! I’m really ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Three Temptations Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 24, 2010

The temptations that Satan tempted Christ with are common to each of us and we can learn from his response

Forty days, in the wilderness. Forty days, not four, not fourteen but forty. And all he took with him was what he was wearing. He wasn’t part of a tribe, had nobody to build an alliance with, it was just him, a rugged terrain and God. What did he eat? Did he hunt, or fish, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Wesleyan

The God Of All Comfort Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 19, 2010

In this lesson, we learn that life is hard, God is faithful, and that God can use our suffering for good.

A. Last week’s sermon was the first lesson in a sermon series on 2 Corinthians that I’m calling – “Learning to Lean on God.” 1. Last week we introduced the city of Corinth and Paul’s relationship with the Corinthian congregation. 2. We discussed some of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Yes Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2010

In this lesson we learn the importance of keeping our word, and the fact that God always keeps His word.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a groom who approached the minister during the wedding rehearsal with an unusual offer. 1. “Look,” the groom said, “I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cause For Concern Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 25, 2010

In this sermon we learns some lessons about the way leaders and members are supposed to conduct themselves in the church.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a mother who had her 18 month-old son strapped in a child-carrying backpack on her back. 1. She was rushing to catch the bus and stumbled and fell down an entire flight of stairs (13 to be exact). 2. She was bruised, bleeding and had torn her clothes, but her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Shaking The Family Tree Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 4, 2009

This message looks at the genealogy of Christ as given by Matthew, why it was given and what we can learn from it

Shaking the Family Tree We made the pilgrimage this summer. Not to Mecca or Jerusalem but to Grand Manan Island in the Bay of Fundy, our ancestral home, so to speak. There have been Guptills and Greenes, Bancrofts and Cheneys, Wilsons and Bradburys on Grand Manan ever since the island was settled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Secret Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Jul 24, 2009

Philippians 4:10-23. Learn how to be satisfied with what you have from the experiences of Paul.

AGAIN I SAY REJOICE THE SECRET OF CONTENTMENT PHILIPPIANS 4:10-23 INTRODUCTION - A few weeks ago when we were discussing how to pursue the prize of Christian maturity I quoted Dr. Warren Wiersbe as writing that “A divine dissatisfaction is essential for spiritual progress.” In the context of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Christ Our Rock

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 25, 2009

We must learn to trust Christ for all our needs. Stand on and with him in all our trials.

JESUS CHRIST OUR ROCK Text : 1st Cor : 10 : 4 And did all drink the same spiritual drink: for they drank of that spiritual Rock that followed them: and that Rock was Christ. We are looking for something special to help keep us strong and stable in our lives. We tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:4

Denomination: Baptist

Renewing Ourselves Series

Contributed by Carl Benge on Apr 21, 2009

This is the first of a 9 part sermon series on learning how to know what God wants for our lives.

Today we begin a sermon series exploring What God wants? This is an age old question that Jews, Christians, Muslims, and a variety of religions have explored throughout the ages. Despite all the lofty interpretations, and educated guesses only one man has ever brought us what God wants for our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:11-17

Denomination: Methodist

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Mother's Love Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on May 9, 2009

Mother’s Day Message focusing on lessons learned from my mother through her sacrifices.

Mother’s Day 2009: A Mother’s Love Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7; Proverbs 22:6 Introduction: This morning after I have delivered this message, we will take time for those of you who would like, to come up and share with the congregation something you learned from your mothers. For those of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational