Sermons on Epic Fail:

Knowing God

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Feb 18, 2004

Knowing God is the most important thing that can take place in life.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher at Calvary Temple in Compton, CA, once asked her students this question. WHAT DO YOU THINK GOD LOOKS LIKE? Here are the answers the children gave. - A human being with a heart, feet, eyes like fire, and He shampoos his hair everyday. - He’s tall, gray ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Romans 1:16-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Four Purposes Of Prayer (1 Of 4) Series

Contributed by Jim Moynihan on Apr 1, 2005

To live effective lives as Jesus’ disciples we need to pray.

I’ve preached on prayer many times and I’ve tried to do it in such a way that you will be able to easily remember how to pray and to be motivated to pray. Yet I don’t think we are taking full advantage of this most powerful and useful resource we have as Christians. So, I am beginning a four week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1, Luke 1:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rahab: A Most Unlikely Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Apr 21, 2005

Sermon 2 in a series on the book of Joshua. The sermon focuses on how God often uses the most unusual people to accomplish the most amazing things.

Introduction: 1. This morning is the second sermon in the series entitled, "Possibilities: The Dream of what lies ahead." God is doing big things in the lives of His people, there are great moments ahead for them, but those great moments start in some very unexpected ways. Have you ever noticed ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Good To Great - Great Hope Series

Contributed by Mark Scott on May 18, 2005

A message of encouragement to find hope in what appear to be hopeless circumstances.

GOOD TO GREAT TEACHING SERIES Great Hope – Esther Esther 4:16 Canyon Rim Community Church; May 8, 2005 Mark Scott; Senior Pastor This morning we turn our attention to the fifth, of six Biblical characters, that made conscience and deliberate decisions which transformed their lives into greatness ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:12-14

Denomination: *other

The Inner Secret

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 23, 2005

This is a message the devil does not want you to read because it is going to reveal some secrets to you.

This is a message the devil does not want you to read because it is going to reveal some secrets to you. I pray that your spiritual eyes be opened to behold wondrous things. The Bible says, “They shall come against you but they shall not prevail because I am with you.” If you have been pushed to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 18:1-10, Psalm 25:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Principle Of Profitless Hard Work

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 28, 2004

On the front, Jesus prayed for fruit, in the middle, He bore fruit afterwards he thanked God for fruit so work as if you were to live a hundred years, pray as if you were to die tomorrow.

The Lord will do special things through this message. It will release you into your divine destiny and will become a positive memorial in your life. Therefore, I want you to decree loud and clear like this: "My heavens, open by fire now, in the name of Jesus." "Every Pharaoh that is pursuing my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do I Suffer? Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

1st in a 3 part series that gives us significant answers to life through intimate encounters with Jesus.

WHY DO I SUFFER? Luke 8:40-46 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERIES: The 5th grade Bible School class was reading about the tremendous crowds that followed Jesus during his earthly ministry. “Why do you think so many people wanted to be around Jesus?” the teacher asked. One boys hand shot up- “Because ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-46

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Honor Parents Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 2, 2004

3rd in a 5 part series applying Biblical answers to family concerns. Using the 10 commandments as the Biblical basis.

HOW TO HONOR PARENTS EXODUS 20:12 & EPHESIANS 6:1-3 INTRODUCTION: Minister Dave Gable tells the story of Jill, their 6-year-old, who was “helping” him in the front yard of the parsonage. She chattered away about her Sunday school lesson on Adam and Eve. Dave thought he’d test her. “Did you ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 20:12

Denomination: Christian Church

Escape The Debt Trap Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 22, 2004

First in a 5 part series on understanding your possessions from a Biblical prespective. Part 1- How to stay out of and handle debt.

Escape the Debt Trap” Romans 13:8, 1 Timothy 6:6-9 Introduction to Series: VIDEO CLIP: “Stanley Johnson” Lending Tree Commercial- :32 “Somebody help me!” Maybe you have seen that clip on TV. Interestingly it is done by a company who claims they will help you by consolidating your debt. But ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Christian Church

A Prayer For Boldness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 7, 2004

Friends, we must pray for boldness as we declare God’s truth in a spirit of love and grace.

John Ortberg tells the story about a man who wanders into a small and cluttered antique shop. In the midst of all the knickknacks and junk, he notices what looks like an ancient Chinese vase lying on the floor. On closer inspection it turns out to be a priceless relic from the Ming dynasty whose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

'call For The Elders!'

Contributed by Roger Spackman on Nov 16, 2005

Over a 20 year period, you have listened to over 1000 sermons! This one will encourage & strengthen you! Identify with James, brother of Jesus who journeyed from unbelief to full faith in God! Learn that it’s okay to doubt! Jesus transforms it into faith!

I’d like to do a short ‘quiz’ with you this morning, in fact it’s really easy, has only one question – and is quite entertaining and enlightening! I want to find the person here this morning - who has been going to church for the longest time. (Longer than five year? Ten? Fifteen? Twenty? ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-17

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Faithfulness

Contributed by James May on Nov 20, 2005

Take a lesson from Job and remain faithful through every trial. God will bring you through and you will be blessed beyond measure.

JOB’S FAITHFULNESS Sunday, November 20, 2005 – AM If there’s one person in the Word of God that we all should learn to emulate, that man was Job. At the same time, if there was one man in the Bible who none of us want to copy, in the things he went through, it was also Job. Job was a man who ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#10 - The Myth Of More Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Dec 6, 2005

The final sermon on the 10 Commandments. This command seems silly. I don’t hurt anyone by merely wanting, do I? How to Overcome Coveting... *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

For a CD of over 100 of sermons by Darrell Stetler II (most complete with handouts), please e-mail darrellstetler2@sbcglobal.net. Today, we conclude this series on the 10 Commandments. . . (was that a sigh of relief I heard?!) INTRO Remember, we’ve been talking about the 10 Commandments ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Holiness

God With Us

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Dec 13, 2005

Jesus was Immanuel, God with us, but God has always been with His people and He is with us still.

God With Us Jesus, our Immanuel TCF Sermon December 11, 2005 I want to open this morning by reading a passage we usually don’t think of as part of a Christmas message. But bear with me – I think we’ll see the connection clearly as we move along. Romans 8:31 If God is for us, who can be against ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#6divine Possibilities: Rise Above The Minimum! Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Are we satisfied to barely make it? What could just a little more zeal and effort accomplish in our churches. Let us rise above the minimum!

SPEAK TO THE DIVINE POSSIBILITIES: RISE ABOVE THE MINIMUM? GROW PRIORITIES THAT INVEST IN THE ETERNAL! SEEK FIRST? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God