Sermons on Ecclesiastes 8:1-9:93:

Remember To Rest

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on May 27, 2008

In a world filled with what seems like never ending activity we as a culture maybe need to take time and slow down and rest more so than previous cultures.

Remember to Rest I realize that I am surrounded by a church full of busy people. Not just busy for busyness sake but productive, highly active people who like to accomplish a lot and often. In fact every time I drive down the road to church I am confronted by your hard work since the fields all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Almost Persuaded

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Jun 21, 2008

The greatest regret of all, will be for those who stand before Christ and hear him say, “Depart from me ye workers of iniquity for I never knew you,” and to know that they were “almost persuaded;” they almost accepted Christ.

Almost Persuaded TEXT: Acts 26:1-32 In the early 1870’s, Philip Paul Bliss was listening to a sermon by Rev. Brundage, a friend of his, in a little church in the east. The preacher closed his appeal with, "He who is almost persuaded is almost saved. But, to be almost saved is to be eternally ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

Truly Satisfied

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Jul 3, 2008

Some people fill their lives with many things that never really bring full satisfaction. Jesus is the only person who can bring true satisfaction to your soul.

Isaiah 55:1 – 3 reads, “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, Come to the waters; And you who have no money, Come, buy, and eat. Yes, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price. Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen diligently to Me, and eat ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From The Angels Lyrics

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2008

In this saying of praise in Luke’s birth narrative the angels share with us great truths of the gospel. The Gospel is about the birth, life, death, and resurrection of Jesus. The Gospel and the birth story display God’s glory offer God’s peace and deliv

Intro: The more Christmas’ I experience the more I believe we are distracted by the details. The census of Caesar, the worship of the wise men, the marveling of Mary, no room in the inn, all are part of what we read in the gospel birth story. What do the details direct us to? What did the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist

Warning: God's Wrath Is Coming Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

God’s coming judgment upon those who reject His Son, Jesus Christ.

1. Romans 1:18 opens up… • Well guys we get into a very unpopular subject this morning. • The WRATH OF GOD – His coming judgment upon those who reject His Son, Jesus Christ. • And although we hear of the wonderful gospel of grace, it would be wrong to neglect the warning that God will judge. NOTE: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven - An Indescribable Gift

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 5, 2009

❶ What Qualifies You for Heaven ❷ The Gift of Heaven ❸ Heaven Is Our Home ❹ A Brand New Start ❺ What Difference Does Heaven Make?

2 Corinthians 9:15KJV 15 Thanks be unto God for his unspeakable gift. Ecclesiastes 3:11NKJV He has made everything beautiful in its time. Also He has put eternity in their hearts, except that no one can find out the work that God does from beginning to end. Into Eternity - 3 people die every ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit (English Service)

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 13, 2009

God can restore anything back, according to His will. He is our divine co-partner in life, therefore we need to acknowledge Him and have faith in Him.

Zech 4:6 “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,” says the LORD Almighty. The will of God will never lead to where the grace of God cannot keep you. • When He calls us to do a task, He will give us the resources to complete it. • It is unthinkable for God to want to do something, only to ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Patient Faith

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Jan 23, 2009

God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that patience will strengthen our faith for the tasks ahead.

A Patient Faith Griffith Baptist Church – 1/25/09 A.M. Service Text: Hebrews 11:30 (Joshua 6:1-20) Key verse: Hebrews 11:30 - By faith the walls of Jericho fell down, after they were compassed about seven days. Premise: God often asks us to wait and trust Him that He will come through and that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Q & A Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jan 26, 2009

Answers to questions about death, judgment, heaven, and hell.

[The questions below were submitted by people at Forest Hills Fellowship Baptist Church.] 1. Does the Bible prohibit cremation? Answer: NO Burying the body was the standard practice of the Israelites in the Old Testament and Christians in the New Testament. However, the Bible does not contain a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

When The Enemy Tries To Set You Up

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 24, 2008

Satan will try everything at his disposal to set us up for failure and we need to know what it will take to stop him.

When the Enemy Tries to Set You Up Griffith Baptist Church – 10/26/08 P.M. Service Text: Nehemiah 6:1-14 Key verse: Nehemiah 6:11 – And I said, should such a man as I flee? And who is there, that, being as I am, would go into the temple to save his life? I will not go in. Premise: Satan will ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Our Economic Downturn: A Time To Refocus, Part 2

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 3, 2009

Our economic downturn and insecurity can force us back to the Word of God and a reassessment of our philosophy of life: What do we REALLY believe?

Our Economic Downturn: A Time to Refocus, Part 2 (I Timothy 6:17-19) 1. Editorial by Rod Dreher, Dallas Morning News appeared in the KT, "People wonder how to get what they want but rarely think about what they should want." 2. How true. Did you ever consider that you shouldn’t want some of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:17-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Expect Peace Series

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Feb 27, 2010

Those who believe can expect peace. Expect peace because of what Jesus has provided. Expect peace in spite of circumstances. Expect His peace instead of the false, tenuous version offered by the world.

Expect Peace Faith Expectations Part 3 05/11/08 PM Reading/Text: John 14:22-27 [This lesson and this series are drawn from the writings of Tom Allen in his book “What to expect now that you believe.”] Faith Expectations This lesson is another in the series titled Faith Expectations. I know it is ...read more

Scripture: John 14:22-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fitting In

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Sep 11, 2008

Every Christian has a place in the body of Christ because every Christian is given a gift to use in the body of Christ. There should be no one asking, “Where do I fit in?”

Fitting In Griffith Baptist Church – 9/14/08 A.M. Service Text: Ephesians 4:7-10 Key verse: Ephesians 4:8 - Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. Premise: Every believer has a place and function within the body of Christ in the local ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Death By Motive Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 29, 2008

Matters of sin and righteousness are not merely matters of behavior, but also matters of motive.

Death By Motive Acts 4:32-5:11 1. As many of you know, we Vasiceks temporarily housed a pet pig for over 6 months. 2. So when this Australian story hit the press on Friday, I noted it. CANBERRA (Reuters) - A pony-size pig who held an Australian woman hostage for 10 days inside her home will be ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confidence In Christ

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 9, 2009

Knowing who you are and Whose you are should give the Christian confidence to properly serve the Lord with boldness.

Confidence in Christ Text: Ephesians 3:1-13 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Last time we started discussing this passage and we talked about how a person introduces themselves says something about them. I also would say that the songs a church sings say something about it. I got this in an ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible