Sermons on Examples To The Flock:

The Trials Of Life. Series

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Dec 8, 2007

How to deal with the trials of life.

So far we have looked at the people and the messengers. • We have seen how they have changed and how Paul and his traveling companions have bonded with the Thessalonians • But we have to keep in mind that has been a while since they have been together • The Thessalonians have been living among ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Abel: Faith To Follow God's Way Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Abel chose obedience and was accepted by God.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ABEL: FAITH TO FOLLOW GOD’S WAY Hebrews 11:4; Genesis 4:1-5 I. ABEL’S FAITH PRODUCED A HEART PLEASING TO GOD (Genesis 4:4c) “...And the Lord had respect unto Abel...” Abel’s actions flowed from a Heart of Humility Cain’s actions flowed from a Heart of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Enoch: Faith To Walk With God Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

By faith Enoch walked with God and it made all the difference in his life.

Series: Heroes of the Faith ENOCH: FAITH TO WALK WITH GOD Hebrews 11:5-6; Genesis 5:19-24 Parable of Couple Touring the City without a Guide The elderly and recently widowed man sat weeping as he told his story to the police officer at the precient. I lost everything, everything he repeated ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Noah: A Faith That Works Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 17, 2007

Noah’s faith was much more than words but a faith that worked.

NOAH: A FAITH THAT WORKS Hebrews 11:7; Genesis 6:5-18 Abel’s Faith was revealed through his worship Enoch’s faith was revealed through his walk Noah’s faith was revealed through his works 1) NOAH’S FAITH CAUSED HIM TO BELIEVE WHAT GOD SAID By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Faith Completed:the Magi Of Christmas

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Dec 19, 2007

3 Truths 1. What you are willing to do says a lot about what you really believe. 2. The actions you take strengthen the decision you make. 3. What has captured your heart gets your very best.

Faith Completed Pastor Grant van Boeschoten December 16, 2007 (3 Slides to cover this scripture) James 2:14-26 (NRSV) 14 What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but do not have works? Can faith save you? 15 If a brother or sister is naked and lacks daily food, 16 and one ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Covenant Sunday - Future Our Friend

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Dec 31, 2007

A message for Covenant Sunday thinking about how the new year can be held back by fear, using Joshua, Caleb & John Wesley to show a better way where the future is seen as our friend..

Jeremiah 31.31-34 Numbers 13 It is natural at times like the turn of a new year to think about how time passes – well of course it flies! It is 28 years since Maggie came to power. 41 since England won world cup and 7 whole years have passed since the millennium celebrations. I remember the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

Bad Intentions

Contributed by Kenneth Cox on Jun 11, 2007

This sermon deals with the situational irony in the life of Joseph.

BAD INTENTIONS The workweek seems to have more hours in it than it used to have. A housewife with three children she adores becomes tired, exhausted, and wondering why she ever married in the first place. A healthy, robust man suddenly becomes ill and has to be rushed to the nearest hospital for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:20

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Finisher

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 23, 2007

Athletic history records some leaps from worst to first. For example, the Minnesota Twins finished last in their division in 1990, yet came back to win the World Series in 1991, illustrating the maxim, “ it’s not how you begin, it’s how you finish!”

Being a Finisher Text: Hebrews 10: 32-39 But recall the former days in which, after you were illuminated, you endured a great struggle with sufferings: 33 partly while you were made a spectacle both by reproaches and tribulations, and partly while you became companions of those who were so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:32-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heroes: What Are You Standing For Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007

A Sermon for Memorial Day. From the Heroe’s Series.

I can’t think of a better day to talk about Heroes…than on Memorial Day. The US Military announced just yesterday, another 8 American casualties in Iraq…one of those was a 20 year old Marine from Spartanburg. I don’t care how you feel about the war, you cannot deny the bravery of those who go and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

Heroes: What Makes A Hero? Series

Contributed by Bryan Parris on Jun 24, 2007

Conclusion of the "Heroes" Series. From Hebrews 12:1-3

Over the past few weeks, we’ve looked at story after story of the heroes of faith in Hebrews chapter 11. Noah…When the Whole World’s against you; Abraham…When God says Go; Moses…a great leader; Rahab…an unlikely hero; David…facing your giants. Great stories…I think one of the downfalls of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Dad...what Do Those Rocks Mean?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2007

“Dad…what do those rocks mean?” Create a memorial, a testimony unto the Lord in your life. We need to make and leave a big impact for our future generations, by creating these monuments and memorials of faith, Here are some ways to achieve this.

I heard a message from a financial planner many years ago about creating a nest egg for our future. He actually spoke about the Israelites crossing over the Jordan, and how the children in years later asked their fathers…‘Dad, what do those rocks mean?’ The point was that when the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Bold Request Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jul 2, 2007

Third in a four-part series from Ruth. Ruth in faith requests that Boaz take her as his wife. She models for us the sort of risks God will ask us to take if we press out in faith, knowing His character.

Trinity Baptist Church June 24, 2007 Ruth: God redeems A bold request Ruth 3:1-18 Marriage proposals come in all shapes and varieties. From the stories I’ve heard, many proposals don’t happen soon enough for one or the other person in the relationship! I have to admit -- before ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Fairh Iii Series

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 15, 2007

The Life of faith is lived byfollowing an unseen God into unknown territory

The Life of Faith III Hebrews 11: 8-10, 17-19 I. Faith Answers the Door The implication in the original language is this; he answered the call while it was still ringing in his ears He gives up all in faith upon the invisible God He loses all to gain all A. Regardless of Human Circumstances Leaving ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian Church

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jul 16, 2007

Stretch your understanding of faith by examining the basis of faith and the behavior of faith.

I want to take a look at some Biblical principles that will stretch our understanding of faith. Would you open your Bibles to Hebrews 11? I want to do an introductory sermon entitled “Understanding Faith.” Follow along as I read verses 1-3 and 6. "Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Your Enemies Series

Contributed by Greg Addison on Jul 17, 2007

David defeating Goliath is a uiversal lesson that teaches all of us how to defeat our worst enemies - Satan, sin, and self.

Defeating your Enemies INTRODUCTION Most great heroes are defined by the enemies that they defeat. Just listen to the name of these heroes and see if their enemies do not come readily to mind: Batman (Joker, Penguin, Riddler); Superman (Lex Luthor); Flash Gordon (Ming the Merciless). The list ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Baptist