Sermons on Egos Of Cleverness:

#3danger: Waiting And Rusting Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 5, 2003

The Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz would rust when he would get damp or be inactive. So do Christians. Spiritual rust can be very dangerous.

THE DANGER OF WAITING: --- SPIRITUAL RUST! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #3 on Waiting on the Lord. 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ; 2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room; 3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting; 5. Waiting with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21, Genesis 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David, Man Of Renown Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

Here is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion.

What we find today is an example both of God’s providence and God’s grace in action as David’s wilderness years approach their conclusion. David has been with the Philistine king Achish on their way to attack Saul and his army, when God intervenes in a providential way to release David from his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Anglican

Was Forrest's Momma Correct?

Contributed by Mike Schultz on May 22, 2003

A sernon dealing with the uncertainty of life and God’s presence despite that uncertainity

WAS FORREST’S MOMMA CORRECT? Isaiah 43:1-7 Have you ever wondered what your purpose in life is? Do you continually wonder as to why you were placed on this earth? To an extent we have all been called to share the gospel, but surely there must be more for me specifically taking up space on an ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Believing In A God I Cannot See Series

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

Why Believe in an invisible God?

How Can I Believe in a God I can’t See? If God wants us to believe in Him, He should make himself visible so we could talk one on one, touch Him, hear him verbally, see him with our own eyes. "Why does God put us in a position where we have to try to believe in Him? Why does He toy with ...read more

Scripture: John 20:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do We Know For Sure?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 19, 2002

In this day & age, sometimes it is difficult to know what is true & what is false. But surely, there are some things we can count on, some things we can know for sure. Just what do we know for sure?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2019) GOD WANTS US TO BE SURE! TEXT: 1 John 5:11-13; John 10:14,27-28; Romans 8:31-39 What do we know for sure? ILL. The great preacher, John Wesley, once said, “When I was young I was sure of everything. But after a few years, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13, John 10:14, John 10:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Crisis Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Nov 1, 2002

Dealing with freedom is a tricky thing. it requires restraint and an awareness of the source of our freedom, namely the mercy and grace of God shown in Jesus Christ.

Rom 14:1-15:13 Freedom is a tricky thing. It’s something that we hold dear as members of a democracy. It’s something that people have fought long and hard to achieve. We’d hate to give it up. Yet there are times when our desire for freedom can lead us astray, even to the point of undermining the ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Wise Up In 2002 Series

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 15, 2002

"Everyone is invited to enroll in the ’School of Solomon.’ These words are written over its doors: ’The young, the simple, the foolish - welcome!’

WISE UP in 2002! Have you ever done something, and then, almost as soon as you did it, wonder how you could have acted so foolishly? Have you ever had a disagreement with someone then gotten into a full-blown argument because you lost control of your temper and said things that were unwarranted ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 1:20-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Houdini Lives!

Contributed by Ken Durham on Jun 14, 2005

Mercy triumphs over judgement ~ or it should!

HOUDINI LIVES ~ OR MERCY TRIUMPHS OVER JUDGEMENT! LUKE 7: 36~ 47 1. Introduction: It seems God just loves to show mercy whereas all too often our natural inclination is to show judgement. I guess my biggest act of mercy was rescuing a mouse that the cat brought in through the cat flap. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-47

Learning From Absalom Series

Contributed by Sue Richard on Feb 9, 2004

Absalom provides a good example of the sin of pride and the conseqence of breaking the fifth commandment, Honor your father and mother.

Today we will see from the life of Absalom what the outcome of breaking God’s fifth command is. It reads, “ Honor your father and your mother, so that your days may be long in the land that the Lord your God is giving you.” Absalom, who was King David’s third son, had his life cut short because ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Brethren

A Crucified Christ Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 12, 2005

God has determined to save people in a way that appears foolish to the wisdom of man: through the message of the cross.

I’m trying to decide what picture to put on my gravestone. I was hoping you would help me decide. How about a picture of a noose to represent a hanging? How about a flame to represent a burning at the stake? How about a sword to represent a beheading? How about a stone to represent a stoning? ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel-God With Us

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 15, 2003

Immanuel - God has always been with man, but He came as a man to help us know God. He has always been with you.

Immanuel – God With Us 10-19-03 Matthew 1:22-25 Matthew 1:22-25 (NIV) 22 All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: 23 "The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call him Immanuel"--which means, "God with us." 24 When Joseph woke up, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Matthew 1:22-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Purpose Driven Strength - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 22, 2004

Paul rejoiced in his weaknesses and hardships and difficulties... was he crazy? No, he had learned the source of strength in his weakness.

OPEN: Years ago, the story was told of a Sunday School teacher who – on the Sunday before Thanksgiving - was encouraging the children in her class to share things they were grateful for. A little boy was asked what he was thankful for, and he thought for a moment. Then the boy went through a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Closet Space

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Aug 3, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001

Year C NINTH SUNDAY AFTER PENECOST (PROPER 13) AUGUST 5, 2001 Heavenly Father empower us to use our wealth to help others in need and for good causes. Amen. Title: “Closet Space” Someone in the crowd said to him, “Teacher, tell my brother to divide the family inheritance with me.” But he said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is Just Believing What God Said

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Aug 6, 2001

While the crowd was waiting for signs and wonders the nobleman believed the word.

Faith is Just Believing What God Said John 4:46-54 It seems that down south, some recent excavations for a new highway had contributed to causing a flash flood. Volunteers risked their lives to rescue victims stranded in the deluge. One old man was up to his knees in the fast-rising waters when ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Keys To Understanding The Basic Values Of Beliefs And Behaviors Of Contrast

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 15, 2001

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES

KEYS TO UNDERSTANDING THE BASIC VALUES OF BELIEFS AND BEHAVIORS OF CONTRASTING CULTURES Several years ago Clyde and Florence Kluckhohn along with fellow anthropologist Frederick Strodtbeck, gave the world a unique tool for assessing values. They looked at how people analyze the answer to five ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational