Sermons on Eastern Orthodoxy:

How To Handle What You Can't Handle

Contributed by Mike Logan on Sep 28, 2004

Getting through tough times of affliction and hardship.

How to Handle What You Can’t Handle Read Job 1:14-17 I was getting dressed for one morning, and suddenly the words on a can caught my eye and caught my attention… As they did, I picked up the can of shaving cream, and read the words on the label… over and over again… In fact, those words ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:14-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revelation 18 - 19 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Oct 18, 2004

Revelation Chapters 18 & 19

Revelation Chapter 18 & 19 Revelation 18:1 There is the great angelic announcement from heaven. A great angel comes down from heaven. He is coming from God Himself, and he is coming with great authority and power. See his glory: he is so glorious that the light of his glory blazes across ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Captivity Led Captive" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on May 23, 2003

Sin made us captives to Satan. Grace made us captives to Christ. (#13 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Therefore it says ‘When He ascended on high, He led captive a host of captives, and He gave gifts to men’. (Now this expression, ‘He ascended,” what does it mean except that He also had descended into the lower parts of the earth? He who descended is Himself also He who ascended far above all the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:8-10

Denomination: Orthodox

Between The Extremes

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jun 2, 2003

Extreme events get our attention, but they do not define our lives; Living between the extremes does.

CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith family and friendships -------------------------------- June 1, 2003 1To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven: 2A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

"Body Language" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 20, 2003

The gospel of Jesus Christ is the ’body language’ that must be spoken in love, for the lost to be saved.(#16 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves, and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him, who is the head, even Christ, from whom ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:14-15

Denomination: Orthodox

Gideon: From Despondency To Defiance Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Aug 18, 2003

Out of weakness Gideon was made strong.

[I used a sermon by Stuart Briscoe in Nelson’s Annual Preacher’s Sourcebook (2003) as a starting point for this sermon.] Hebrews 11 is often called God’s “HALL OF FAME.” In this chapter we find a character with whom we can identify. His name is GIDEON. Gideon’s name is found in verse 32. A ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Would Et See

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Dec 4, 2002

We have many symbol and methods that we use to celebrate Christmas. Where did the originate? This sermon attempts to look at Christmas throught the eye of someone who doesn’t know what it is and show us the Christ has to be the focus of Christmas

What Would ET See? Luke 2:8, John 3:16-18 I. This morning I am going to re-write a movie. Let’s suppose that you were a character in the movie ET. Do you remember that one? A. The movie about the ugly but lovable space alien that strayed too far from the ship and got left ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Key To Seeing God

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Jan 3, 2003

The key to seeing God has to do with right relationships--with others and God Himself.

The Key to Seeing God (Hebrews 12:14-29) I. Right Relationships with Others A. Watching out that no one misses out on God’s grace 1. Accepting God’s grace 2. Granting God’s grace B. Watching out that no bitter root sprouts C. Watching out that no one is overcome by immorality or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-29

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Biblical Reflections On Faith In A Pluralistic World

Contributed by Michael Bird on Jan 4, 2003

This sermon evaluated the recent trends towards religious pluralism and attempts to construct a Christian response.

BIBLICAL REFLECTIONS ON FAITH IN PLURALISTIC, POSTMODERN, POST-CHRISTIAN AND PAGAN WORLD MICHAEL BIRD INTRODUCTION We live in an age which is becoming increasingly hostile historical Christianity. This hostility emanates from a public mindset that is pluralistic, postmodern, post-Christian and ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6, Exodus 20:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I, Paul, Prisoner" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 17, 2003

He was not Rome’s prisoner, he was Christ’s! (#1 in The Unfathomable Love of Christ series on Eph 3 & 4) See the "Every Spiritual Blessing" series on Ephesians 1 & 2.

As we enter this third chapter of Ephesians, I want to remind you that when Paul wrote his letters, they were simply that. Personal letters to the churches, establishing doctrine, settling disputes, giving assurance, offering encouragement, requesting prayer, but over all else, exalting the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1

Denomination: Orthodox

A River Runs Through It

Contributed by Mark Jones on Jun 8, 2004

Essence of the Lesson: Ezekiels’ River of Life is the River of God running through Holy History and its life-giving waters grow deeper and deeper as we are invited to immerse ourselves in its refreshing!

A River Runs Through It Ezekiel 47:1-12 Copyright John Mark Jones 2004 All Rights Reserved All scripture quotes: Holy Bible, New King James Version Then he brought me back to the door of the temple; and there was water, flowing from under the threshold of the temple toward the east, for the front ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 47:1-12, Revelation 22:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Experiencing Loss Without Becoming Lost Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Seeking the Lord’s guidance during times of loss and grief.

YOUNG GIRL AT COVENANT HOUSE WITH PAINT CAN OF MOTHER’S ASHES Some years ago I read the story of a young girl that came what became well known as Covenant House here in L.A…. “She came to our front door Tuesday morning, dressed in dirty rags, holding a little aluminum paint can in her arms. ...read more

Scripture: John 11:32-36

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can I Trust A God Who Allows Suffering? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 3, 2004

Dealing with the problem of pain in the world

As we conclude our series this morning entitled “Faith Has Its Reasons” I want to take up one of the most common questions raised to those who commit their lives to God: How Can I Trust in a God Who Allows Suffering? On a philosophical level this is often referred to as The Problem of Evil. It ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:14-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What We Believe About The Bible And Why

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 11, 2004

Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God !

Why We Believe The Bible Is The Word Of God Theme Verse: 1 Peter 3:15 2Ti 3:16 All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness Introduction: Many books claim to be the word of God. The Koran, The book of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on May 18, 2004

Part 2 of a series on the Life of David.

Insights from the Life of David – Part 2: “Overcoming Giants: David & Goliath” I Samuel 17:4-23 In case you hadn’t noticed I’m not the tallest person around. And really up until my freshman year in college in many ways my body hadn’t caught up with my age. I was a shrimp in middle school and even ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-23

Denomination: Methodist