Sermons on Esther And Mordecai:

Extreme Faith

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 11, 2002

In this message we will see that the only call that God has made is to a extreme faith.

Extreme Faith, Getting Out Of The Boat SHOW VIDEO CLIP –EXTREME SPORTS Prayer One afternoon Peter and his friends got into a boat to cross the Sea of Galilee. Jesus wanted to be alone (He was off in the hills praying), so they were boating without him. But Peter didn’t mind – he’d been on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Wasting Your Life

Contributed by Mike Wimberly on Aug 15, 2005

If we fail to invest our lives in the purpose God gave our lives will be wasted

ARE YOU WASTING YOUR LIFE? MARK 8:34-38 I just celebrated another birthday. The years seem to go by faster as each one passes. I am thankful for the years the Lord has given me. As I get older I am reminded of the importance of using this life to fulfill the purpose God gave me. As I look around ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Have A Winning Attitude! Part Iii Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Feb 23, 2004

We finish up our attitude adjustment with the last peice of advice from Paul in Philippians 4:4-9 with giving attention to the FOCUS of our Attitude. Think on these things...

ILLUSTRATION: Today, upon the bus I saw a lovely maiden with golden hair; I envied her because she looked so fine and wished I was as fair. And suddenly, as she arose to leave, I watched her hobble down the aisle. She had on leg and wore a brace, but as she passed?a smile. O God, forgive me when ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Other

Speaking The Legal Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 16, 2004

How the officials accused Jesus of deserving to die for breaking the law - and how the law ended up stating that very thing - but a different law.

March 17, 2004 John 19:4-7 Pilate came out and said to the Jews, “Look, I am bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no basis for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here is the man!” 6 As soon as the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:4-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Nine Ways To Bet The Farm Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Oct 14, 2002

The joy and excitement of laying it all on the line for Christ.

October 13, 2002 1And it came to pass in the month Nisan, in the twentieth year of Artaxerxes the king, that wine was before him: and I took up the wine, and gave it unto the king. Now I had not been beforetime sad in his presence. 2Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: United Methodist

Who's The Boss?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

A study on roles.

When this old hippie went into the military I had a crash course in discipline and authority. I bucked authority and laughed at discipline from my widowed mother and school officials. I felt there was little they could do and after all it was the sixties. Their tired old mantras and silly rules ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15-16, Genesis 1:16-18, Micah 5:2, 1 Corinthians 11:3, Romans 5:12, Ephesians 5:25  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

An Upside-Down World Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 8, 2009

This continues in my expository series through the book of Acts.

What is it about the bad that seems much more tantalizing to us than the good? Mark Twain said that a lie could travel halfway around the world while the truth was still putting on its shoes. And the old maxim is that while good news travels, bad news travels fast. The mainstream media has been ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Hostage Negotiator

Contributed by Patrick Schatzline on Feb 4, 2007

This sermon is designed to show that Christians can walk in freedom form the enemy. Jesus came and died as our ransom. The enemy lost the battle at the cross.

A. You are Royalty – Rom. 8:17. We’re co-heirs B. There is an attack going on (news bulletin) There is no such thing as a soldier that doesn’t have scars! Terrorists are lose! C. Islamic Fundamentalists: (sorrow) You can’t have a hostage without a ransom D. Somebody has to pay ransom! *He that the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 51:11-20

Denomination: Charismatic

Staying On Course With God

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on Apr 18, 2005

Deals with remaining in Christ

“STAYING ON COURSE WITH GOD” TEXT: HEBREWS 12:1-2a Sunday, July 4, 2004 There is a sense that, in summer, church kind of slows down. Sometimes you get the feeling that church kind of shuts down. Well it doesn’t shut down; but it just kind of slows down. Being a Christian is a year-long thing; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

4 Life Changing Words

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Sep 18, 2010

One of the most life giving thoughts is to know, GOD IS FOR YOU

4 LIFE CHANGING WORDS Romans 8:31-39 ?: how P.S. God is for you INTRODUCTION: Illustration: Chippie the parakeet. How many are Max Lucado fans? Max Lucado is one of the most prolific Christian writers of this generation. He can take the most complex theological thought, and with a simple phrase or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restore The Walls

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

There are certain critical things in our lives that have broken down like the walls of Jerusalem were. Like Nehemiah was called to rebuild and restore the walls of the ciy so we are also called to rebuild walls that have been broken down in our lives, our

Sunday August 17, 2008 Theme: Restore the Walls Introduction Jerusalem was destroyed and temple burned on July 18, 586 B.C. (2 Kings 24). Oct 29, 539 B.C., Babylon fell to Medes and Persians. In Cyrus’ first year, he issued the decree allowing Jews to return. They made three returns: 1) ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Pray For Our Nation

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

How to be more effective prayer intercessors.

HOW TO PRAY FOR OUR NATION By JERRY FALWELL I want everyone to pray for our nation, so I thought about a sermon that would help people be more effective prayer intercessors for our nation. As I studied my Bible, I found two sources that instructed us how to pray for our nation. First, the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Loudmouth Lamech Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 8, 2011

Usually pride is sneaky, an unannounced motive, but in our passage we see raw blantant pride for all to see.

Intro: 1. William Ernest Henley's poem "Invictus" ("Unconquered") is drenched with the spirit of Cain: Out of the night that covers me, Black as the Pit from pole to pole, I thank whatever gods may be For my unconquerable soul. In the fell clutch of circumstance I have not winced nor cried ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Woman Of God

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 6, 2009

A Biblical view of the woman’s role

THE WISE WOMAN OF GOD "Every wise woman builds her house, but the foolish plucks it down with her hands" Proverbs 14:1 As the end of the age draws near, Satan’s assault on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:9-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Enough - Intro To Colossians Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 15, 2014

An inspiring introduction to the powerful, Jesus-focused book of Colossians.

Colossians 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, 2 To the holy and faithful brothers in Christ at Colosse: Grace and peace to you from God our Father. 3 We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, 4 because we have ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-4

Denomination: Holiness