Sermons on Earth Gods Footstool:

"Developing Patience When There Is No Patience" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Aug 15, 2005

What to do about all of the hassles and abrasive people that come into our life. How to develop patience when there is no patience in sight.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches August 21, 2005 “Developing Patience When There is No Patience” James 1:1-4 II Peter 1:4-8 INTRODUCTION: We would all like to be able to sing the song, “Oh what a beautiful morning, Oh what a beautiful day, Oh what a beautiful morning, everything’s going my ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Body: Assembly Required

Contributed by Vince Cooper on Oct 18, 2000

TEXT: I Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it.

TEXT: I Corinthians 12:27 Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. Intro: It is interesting to see what man and science has figured out about the “Body”. Looking at the surface of the body we can see a covering we call skin that acts as a protector of our internal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:27

Are You Smart Or Dumb?

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 3, 2000

This sermon is to express that you need to forgive, regardless of the situation.

ARE YOU SMART OR DUMB? IT IS OF GREAT PLEASURE FOR ME TO EXPOSE THIS MESSAGE TO YOU TODAY. THEREFORE, BEING THAT THERE IS NO REASON FOR ME NOT TO PROCEED, LET’S BEGIN. IN THE BOOK OF COLOSSIANS CHAPTER 3 VERSES 12 THROUGH 14 IT IS INSTRUCTED TO BE LIKE GOD. ANYONE CAN COME ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-16, Revelation 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Set Your Standards

Contributed by Germain Brown on Nov 13, 2000

Do not settle for less than what you want to acheive because in the Lord, everything is possible.

SET YOUR STANDARDS 2 CORINTHIANS 7:1 SAYS: “HAVING THEREFORE THESE PROMISES,DEARLY BELOVED, LET US CLEANSE OURSELVES FROM ALL FILTHINESS OF THE FLESH AND SPIRIT, PERFECTING HOLINESS IN THE FEAR OF GOD.” I REMEMBER AS A LITTLE KID, IN DALLAS, TEXAS, WE LIVED RIGHT NEXT TO A ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:7, Ephesians 4:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Make An Eternal Alliance! Series

Contributed by Joel Schulz on Apr 11, 2001

An Easter sermon that directs its hearers to the one, most important alliance we all need - the eternal one Jesus has made with us!

MAKE AN ETERNAL ALLIANCE! Most of you have probably heard of the TV show "Survivor." Millions of people across North America tune in their TVs each week as a group of castaways attempt to survive in the wilderness of the Australian Outback on little food or water. Not only do they have to ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Why This Waste?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 9, 2001

Sermon on Mark 14 about service

Sermon for 7/22/2001 Mark 14:3-11 Introduction: A. The kind of love Jesus experienced from this woman would take anyone by surprise. B. Walk into a teenager’s room and everything is neat and clean. You just know that your child must have done something wrong and was trying to win your favor. Or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:3-11, John 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love May Bring Heartache, But It's Worth It

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 13, 2001

A sermon on love from 1 Corinthians 13

Sermon for 3/1/98 Love May Bring Heartache, but it’s worth it! Introduction: "We become vulnerable when we love people and go out of our way to help them." That’s what the wealthy industrialist Charles Schwab declared after going to court and winning a nuisance suit at age 70. Given permission ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2, 1 Corinthians 13:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four Styles Of Leadership

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

Four Styles of Leadership

Four Leadership Styles DIRECTOR - The authoritarian leader wants everyone to know that he is in complete charge of his operations. He has a deep need to be in control of his people and their activities. He prefers people who are dependent and who do not question his authority. He is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Going The Extra Mile

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

Following Jesus requires that we go the Extra Mile!

Text: Matthew 5:38-42 Subject: Justice Theme: New Testament view of justice Prop: The Law provided justice, but Christians are not to always seek justice. Trans.: Jesus gives us the solution to a heart of retaliation. Turn the other cheek, give more than is required, to go the extra mile, to show ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cruise Control Or Self-Control

Contributed by Jon Daniels on May 19, 2006

This sermon challenges the hearers to evaluate their lives and strive to experience the fullness of the Christian life.

“CRUISE CONTROL OR SELF-CONTROL” 2 Peter 1:1-11 INTRO – Hilton Wall’s new company car is a Dodge Charger. Got the big engine. Lot of power under the hood. Susan warned him to be careful or he would get a ticket. Told her, “It’s got cruise control, but I just hope I have self-control.” I began ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

From Crisis To Christ

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2006

Funeral sermon for Andrew Maybin, Navy veteran who had gone through a spiritual crisis about a forced retirement.

When you reach a crisis point in your life, you have only a few choices about how to respond. When those crisis moments come, all you can do in response can be boiled down to three things and three things only: either you can give up; or you can stand and fight; or you can learn something ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Perfect Disguise

Contributed by Mickey Bell on Jan 23, 2006

Churches need to be careful who they put into leadership positions. Paul says to "Beware"

The Perfect Disguise When God starts moving and working in all areas of our lives, don’t be fooled in thinking that the enemy doesn’t notice. · Expect a counter attack for every blessing · Expect a test on your spiritual life · Expect something to happen that will cause you to exercise your faith ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Being With It

Contributed by Paul Cull on Feb 6, 2006

The necessity of proclaiming the gospel, the necessity of cultural relevance and the necessity of spiritual integrity

Being with it - the necessity and challenges of cultural relevance There have been remarkable changes in rural communities over the last fifty years or even the last twenty years. When many of us were children, we grew up with a good understanding of the agricultural world. Many of the children ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Always Be Pre=prayered

Contributed by Joe Jones on Nov 15, 2005

Praying like Jesus taught us to

The boy scouts have a motto that says…always be prepared. If you have ever been part of their organization you come to learn that the training and teaching of the boy scouts is to help you in life so that you are able to survive when you face difficulty. You learn how to start a fire without ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Fear To Courage To Perseverance

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 19, 2005

Falling deeper in love with Jesus (from knowledge about him, to conviction that he lives, to identification with his suffering) moves us from fear to courage to perseverance.

This passage in Acts 5 describes the third time that the apostles risked arrest because of their association with Jesus. The first time that the apostles stood and faced arrest, they didn’t… That is, they didn’t stand, they turned and ran. And they didn’t face their opponents, they scattered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed