Sermons on Earth Groans:

The Story Of Rahab

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2012

Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be able to see the travelers who would come to her city before they even entered the

The Story of Rahab Joshua 2:1-24 In the second chapter of Joshua, we are introduced to a woman by the name of Rahab. Rahab lived in the city of Jericho; in fact her house was built on the outer wall that surrounded the city for protection. From her window overlooking the wall, she would be ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Into The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 5, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, with full of application to my life! Learn how to make it through the "wilderness" of this life suc

Into the Wilderness Series: A Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival August 14, 2010 I have to admit to you this morning that I’m scared to death about what I’m about to do! Today, I’m starting a new message series, but let me tell you what I’m really scared ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 1:1

Denomination: Wesleyan

Practicing God's Presence Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Jul 5, 2012

What I at first thought was a dry and boring book with no relevance to my life, turned out to be one of the most profound and exciting books in the bible, full of application to my life! Learn how to make it successfully through the 'wilderness' of this

Practicing God’s Presence Series: Biblical Guide to Wilderness Survival Sept. 4, 2011 Read Numbers 3:1-20 You know, most people don’t have jobs that can mean life or death if you make a simple mistake. If you’re a teacher or work on a computer, you might get mixed up on a ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 3:1-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Spectrum Of Healing Series

Contributed by Trey Harris on Mar 3, 2010

The account of Jesus healing Jairus and the woman with the issue of blood illustrates the spectrum of his healing ministry.

The Spectrum of Healing Mark 5:21-43 Many of you watched the Tiger Woods press conference this week. He came off genuinely sorry for his deeds and apologized profusely to everyone involved from his family to his co-workers. This story has been played out in the media since Thanksgiving night 2009. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Methodist

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 10, 2010

This message shows the correlation between the healing of Naaman's leprosy and the salvation of the lost sinner, defiled by sin.

Naaman: A Sick Man With A Spiritual Need Text: 2 Kings 5:1, 14 Intro: Over the next decade, 2010-2020, the Southern Baptist Convention will conduct a nation-wide evangelistic initiative called, “GPS—God’s Plan for Sharing.” Its rallying cry is rather ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Facing The Impossible

Contributed by Kelli Frazier on Mar 12, 2010

Faced with a valley of dry bones and a God who asked if the bones could live, Ezekiel simply replied "Oh Lord God, you know."

A man walking along a California beach was deep in prayer. All of a sudden, he said out loud, "Lord, grant me one wish." The sunny California sky clouded above his head and in a booming voice, and the Lord said, "Because you have tried to be faithful to me in all ways, I will grant you one wish." ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-13

Denomination: Nazarene

How Can I Forgive That?

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 15, 2010

Second message on forgiveness, with some things we can learn from the life of Joseph and some things to keep in mind as we seek to forgive.

“How Can I Forgive THAT?” Example of Joseph? March 14, 2010 Introduction I’m going to do something that preaching teachers tell you to never do: go right into the material. We’ve got a lot of ground to cover, and I won’t even have time to review what I talked about ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Pause To Appreciate Psalm 23: “the Lord Is My Shepherd, I Shall Not Want. Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Mar 17, 2010

In this sermon series, we discover some truths that we've taken fort granted concerning this wonderful and familiar Psalm. In this one, we learn that God's supply for his sheep is unlimited!

TEXT: Psalm 23 TITLE: PAUSE TO APPRECIATE Psalm 23: “The Lord is my Shepherd, I Shall not want. . .” SERIES: Pause TOPIC: God’s provision / self control OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, March 7, 2010 PROP.: God’s abundant provision leaves us not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pleading For God’s Presence

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 17, 2009

With longing in his heart, Isaiah remembers the time in Israel’s history when God dwelt among His people, and expresses his strong desire for its return, as well as the remedy for its absence.

PLEADING FOR GOD’S PRESENCE Text: Isaiah 64 Intro: Isaiah the prophet was a highly esteemed citizen of Jerusalem, who enjoyed access to the royal court; and who later became the trusted advisor to king Hezekiah. His ministry basically involved the preaching of judgment against Judah. This was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Enough Is Enough

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

God’s Word speaks to people who just never seem to have quite enough to make life work...not enough time, energy, or money. If life seems to you like a picture of a man driving a compact car down a mountain road with a big truck two inches off his back bu

God’s Word speaks to people who just never seem to have quite enough to make life work...not enough time, energy, or money. If life seems to you like a picture of a man driving a compact car down a mountain road with a big truck two inches off his back bumper, barreling down upon him, then God’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Breakthrough Deliverer Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jul 17, 2009

About Jesus’ Kingdom ministry which confronts all who seek to contain it.

Breakthrough Deliverer Series: Breakthrough - New Life through Jesus in the Gospel of Mark February 11, 2007 – Brad Bailey (NOTE: Portions of the notes below include sections of commentary by others which was never stated in full when taught but rather was placed in these notes as a source ...read more

Scripture: Mark 3:7-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Every Man Stood In His Place Series

Contributed by Dan Stires on Aug 12, 2009

The importance of every Christian believer standing in their place of service to God in His Church.

EVERY MAN STOOD IN HIS PLACE Judges 7:9-7:25 INTRO: Do you remember the movie called “Crocodile Dundee?” It was a good one. Crocodile Dundee comes from the land down under. He is completely out of his realm when he came from Australia to New York City. Crocodile Dundee and his girlfriend ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:9-25

Denomination: Nazarene

Experiencing A Successful Marriage Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 28, 2008

How to have a successful Marriage

Men & Women Experiencing a Successful Marriage In Successful Marriages, Spouses give up their rights for one another (V. 21) In Successful Marriages, wives give respect to their husbands (V. 22-24, 33) In Successful marriages, husbands give love their wives (V. 25-30, 33) In Successful ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Small Groups - Overrated?

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

This message was used to motivate people to sign up for small groups - it worked too! Largest sign-up ever (over 250 people)

Introduction: Should small groups be that hard? Should they be that scary? Today officially kicks off the sign-ups for our fall small group semester – and for the next month in every e-mail, in every message, in every gathering we have I will be talking about this great small group experience ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"For Grace Appeared"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009

The Redeeming, Reforming, Rewarding work of Grace

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox