Sermons on Ear Of The Learned:

The Sign Of Secret Sins Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 15, 2007

How can you tell you may be bordering on betrayal? Learn from Judas, Peter and the other disciples in this exposition of Luke 22:24-38.

“The Sign of Secret Sins” Luke 22:24-38 How can you really tell what’s going in someone’s mind? You can’t! The best we can do is listen for verbal signals and watch for visual signals. Usually, as people talk and live, what’s inside starts coming out. For instance, when I was about 14, I deceived ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-38

Denomination: Baptist

Dying For A Buck Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Mar 26, 2007

This is the Sixth in our CSI series looking at Crimes and deaths in the Bible. This week we look at what we can learn from the deaths of Ananias and Sapphira

It’s one of those bizarre stories in the Bible that make you scratch your head and say: Huhh? The church is seeing astronomical growth, thousands of people are coming to the faith and with that come practical problems and practical solutions. The apostles are working full time to administer and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Identifying With Our Culture Series

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Apr 5, 2007

Jesus identified himself with sinful humanity through his baptism. We must learn to identify with our culture if we are going to represent Christ to them.

Introduction: Have you ever tried to identify with someone that you just had nothing in common with? I find that it’s sometimes hard to identify with people you do know have commonalities with, but it’s especially hard to identify with someone who is radically different. Cultural barriers have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

And You're Gonna Love Me

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Feb 10, 2007

The struggle for most of our lives seems to be learning how to love. This sermon is about how we can love each other as members of the body of Christ

And I’m telling You, You’re Gonna Love Me! Reverend A. LaMar Torrence Cross of Life Church, 1240 E. 7th St. Plainfield, NJ I. Tell your neighbor, “I’m telling you. You are going to love me. “The prerequisite for our entrance into heaven is to love each other. It doesn’t matter how many people we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-4

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Handle Temptation Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 16, 2006

Like death and taxes, trials and temptations are a part of life. In this sermon learn that temptations are inevitable, giving into them is inescusable, their pattern is predictable, but the good news is they are conquerable!

Introduction: A. In the sermon today, we are returning to our sermon series on James called “A Faith That Works.” 1. In our last sermon we learned about turning our trials into triumphs. 2. We talked about the fact that life is difficult, but that in spite of our difficulties our toughest times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Da Vinci Code: Searching For Holy Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 19, 2006

Instead of going to a museum, we’re going to go to the Master; instead of cracking a code of conspiracy, we’re going to learn about the mode of conversion.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: Searching for Holy Grace John 3:1-18 Rev. Brian Bill 5/21/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. Are you drawn to history or mystery, or both? What we’ve established in our series called ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The War

Contributed by Ken Durham on Sep 10, 2005

We all hold different views on war and that’s O.K. ~ but we can learn some vital lessons for our Christian walk.

LESSONS FROM THE WAR Who Packs Your Parachute? Charles Plumb was a U.S. Navy jet pilot in Vietnam. After 75 combat missions, his plane was destroyed by a surface~to~air missile. Plumb ejected and parachuted into enemy hands. He was captured and spent six years in a communist Vietnamese ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

"See The Land" By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Sep 21, 2005

Don’t die until you’re dead. Good advice. The children Israel learned this lesson the hard way. Let’s examine it together!

MESSAGES WERE PREACHED @ DINSMORE BAPTIST CHURCH 10500 OLD KINGS ROAD JACKSONVILLE, FL 32219 (each point becomes a main thought in this series) INTRODUCTION The children of Israel were about to be confronted with the greatest descision of their lives. Except the challenge and move on into Canaan ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Father's Concern Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Feb 7, 2005

Paul wants his readers to move towards perfection. We learn to love one another, to agree with one another, to live in peace with one another

You can almost feel Paul’s frustration as he comes to the end of this letter. He’s done all he could to bring these people to maturity in Christ. He’s begged them, cajoled them, even threatened them and none of it seems to have made any difference. In fact in the end he’s had to resort to utter ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

In It For The Long Haul Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on May 7, 2007

Caleb is a wonderful example of someone who starts strong and finishes strong for the Lord. Learn some principals to keep you vibrant in your walk with the Lord.

Calvary Chapel Newberg - Bible Study Joshua 14 - 15 Staying in The Game (possible Wednesday: Caleb the spy - and the attitude of the Christian on God’s mission) In our society we tend to disregard our elders. Ever since the late 1950’s a culture of youth supremacy has permeated the fabric of our ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What Is The Kingdom Of God Like?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus taught.

How many of you like mustard on your sandwich? How many of you like it on a grilled cheese sandwich? Mustard is one of those things that you either like or you don’t. Jesus compared the Kingdom of God with a tiny mustard seed, so today we are going to learn some life lessons from what Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:6-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

(Lesson 8) The Woman With The Issue Of Blood Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 10, 2003

A woman thought a slight touch of the hem of Jesus’ coat would heal her, but she was encountered by Jesus to learn that it was her faith that made her whole.

A. WHY A TOUCH? 1. He should not touch her. She thought Jesus might become unclean if He healed her with a touch. "Whosoever toucheth her shall be unclean" (Lev. 15:19). 2. She should not touch Him. She didn’t want to touch Jesus, just His clothes. "When she toucheth . . . it shall be unclean" ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 15:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

They Wouldn't Bend, Bow, Or Burn -- Why?

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 9, 2001

What we learn when Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego stand firm in faith. How did they do it? Why? Can we do it today?

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com They Wouldn’t Bend, They Wouldn’t Bow, and They Wouldn’t Burn – WHY? Daniel 1:3-7 and 3:12-18 The book of Daniel tells the story of…well…DANIEL! His character, courage and faith is its primary focus and is an inspiration to everyone who reads it. However, at ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Flood Faith Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 13, 2002

God tells us that Noah is a perfect example of Godly faith. What was so impressive about Noah’s faith that we could learn from?

ALL I REALLY NEED TO KNOW I LEARNED FROM NOAH’S ARK o Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. o Noah didn’t wait for his ship to come in, he built one. o Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. o Don’t listen to critics -- do what has to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Three Men And A Baby Series

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

THe Magi came from the East seeking the one born King of the Jews. We can learn from them how to be Wise men and women for Christ

Three Men and a Baby Text: Matthew 2:1-12 1st Illustration: What if Christ had not come? A striking Christmas card was once published with the title “What if Christ had not come?” It was founded on Jesus’ words “If I had not come.” (John 15:22) It has a pastor falling asleep dreaming of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ