Sermons on Exasperation:

A Tale Of Two Sisters

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 14, 2006

Martha and Mary were sisters. They were both close friends of Jesus but they interacted with him, served him and worship him in different ways.

A Tale of Two Sisters Luke 10:38-42 Introduction: Tonight we want to look at two women who were prominent in the life of Jesus: Two sisters named Martha and Mary. They are mentioned in three separate incidents during Jesus’ ministry. 1. When he visited their home in Bethany (Luke 10:38-41), ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Flares Are Going Off...will You Still Crash

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

As we go through life we can avoid a lot of pain if we will just be a little quieter and listen to the warnings God gives us

Flares are going off. Will you still crash? I don’t know if you have noticed or not but we live in a society who ignores warning. Men, how many of you have ignored that little sticker on your step ladder and stood above that crucial step like you weren’t supposed to? Ladies, how many of you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Church Of God

I Am The Way, The Truth, And The Life Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus answers the fundamental questions of life: Where am I going? Why am I here? Who am I?

I AM series #6 I AM the Way the Truth and the Life John 14 Scripture Reading: John 14:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Of all the I AM statements Jesus made, this one is the most controversial to the postmodern world in which we live. Folks today are willing to see Jesus as “A way, a truth, and a life” but ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Those Grumblin' Israelites

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Jun 6, 2005

God took the Israelites out of Egypt into the desert. Why? So that he could mature them into the people He wanted them to be. Are we prepared for the desert in our own pilgrimage as Christians?

Those Grumblin’ Israelites: Pilgrims in the desert Intro I am not sure what your day has been like so far, but it cannot be going worse than the experience of Mathieu Boya. Boya was practicing his golf swing in a pasture adjacent to Africa’s Benin Air Base. With one swing of the golf club, a shot ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Who Did Jesus Come For Series

Contributed by David Rogers on Feb 12, 2006

This is a sermon that explains that Jesus did not come save everyone. He saves only those who are willing to follow Him, who are sick and unrighteous.

Who Did Jesus Come For? Matthew 9:9-12 Prayer Have you ever sat back and looked at all God has done for you. I mean have you ever really taken inventory of the things God has done for us so that we may live on earth? The first thing we would need to put down is that He created the Earth ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of Giving

Contributed by Joe Jones on Jan 13, 2002

Can we ever be satisfied…how much money is enough?

By now I am sure that most of you have been filled to capacity with the meat of the season. Gorged yourselves with stuffing and potatoes those potatoes that are orange…Yams(ugh..Silence of the Yams!)and that red stuff(I’ve never really cared for that). Thursday ushered in the beginning of perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Seek And To Save

Contributed by Jeffrey Stewart on Oct 21, 2000

How do we judge others?

Schoolteacher Dodie Gadient decided to travel across American and see the sights she had taught about for the last 13 yrs. Traveling alone in a truck with a camper in tow, she launched out. One afternoon rounding a curve on I-5 near Sacramento in rush-hour traffic the water pump blew on her truck. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Resolve Conflicts With Difficult People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Conflict resolution is exemplified in Acts 15 by James and the apostles.

ILlustration: Many people find themselves stuck in ruts unable to find a way out of their conflicts. Millions in North America suffer from depression because they are unable to properly channel their feelings of anger, resentment and frustration.Unconsciously, people take out their exasperation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Startling Essence Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Nov 13, 2005

2 of 4 on Love - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7. The Nature of love. This message looks at the startling characteristics of love.

A Taste of Love A Bold Flavor – November 6 The Supremacy of Love Words – Love = Noise Knowledge – Love = Nothing Sacrifice – Love = Loss Last week we spoke of the “Supremacy of love”. Without love words are noise, wisdom and knowledge are nothing and sacrifice is loss. It is Love that fills ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Are You Trusting God To Judge

Contributed by David Rogers on Mar 30, 2007

explores the importance of our not judging but let God judge while we simply serve.

Are You Trusting God To Judge Matthew Chapter 7:1-6 Prayer Introduction Good Morning. What a great singing we had last night. For those who were not able to come you missed a blessing. I know that some don’t like loud music but we sung some great old songs last night and we also sung some great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting What You Have Asked For

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

The Third Sermon in the 2008 Summer Sermon Series God is.

(The sermon began with the Reader’s Theater piece ‘Wise for Awhile’ published by Carson-Dellosa Christian Publishing.) (Slide 1)Have you ever gotten what you have asked for… and then had the experience of not getting what you expected? I remember this feeling, and disappointment, with my first ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Act Of Submission To God Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 6, 2010

The act of submission is not talking about surrendering and trusting God. It is doing it and allowing God to change your life instead of holding outo the one that is not working.

The act of submission to God James chapter 4:7-10 Introduction- James chapter 4:7-10 Last week we looked at the first part of chapter 4 concerning fights and quarrels. Saw that most inner battles we face are because of our desires to please ourselves and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Nazarene

God’s Answer: I Know It All Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Aug 19, 2011

Through a series of questions God gets Job to understand that he does not need to understand - Job needs to trust God. Job realises just how insignificant he really is.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/faith-when-i-suffer/ Message Job 38:1-42:17 “God’s Answer! – I Know It All” We were at a party last week. There was a whole group of us sitting around a fire and I ended up next to a 4 year old boy. Do you ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

At War With Injsutice

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jan 19, 2010

Faith is for today; we are called to reflect the war with injustice which Jesus waged and wages.

At War With Injustice, Luke 4:14-21 Introduction The story is told of the famed evangelist and preacher, John Wesley, who, one winter day, met a poor girl in one of the schools under his care. She seemed almost frozen. He asked her if she had no clothing but the thin garments she was wearing. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Open Doors

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jan 19, 2010

As we begin a new year, one with many opportunities of ministry, we must be prepared spiritually to recognized the doors opened by God as He invites us to be a part of His work. Growth is His business - Service is ours!

You have often heard me mention the name J. Vernon Mcgee. He began and developed the famous radio program “Thru the Bible” that is still broadcast today. Above their welcome desk was this verse. READ REVELATION 3.8 This verse is on the bottom of all of my church emails after God ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8, Revelation 3:8

Denomination: Baptist