Sermons on Excusing:

Barefoot & Pregnant

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 24, 2000

Discover what can happen when you come before God transparent searching for intimacy with Him!

I. The Power of His Presence A. Text: Exodus 3:1-5 II. The Attempt to Annihilate A. Exodus 1:6-10, 15-22 B. This attempt to annihilate a coming deliverer was a shadow and type of an attempt to destroy another deliverer, which was to come. (Matthew 2:16-18) C. Satan realizes what is to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Jesus Christ The Way

Contributed by Blake Carroll on Aug 24, 2001

Jesus Christ is the one and only way to heaven.

Title: “Jesus Christ The Way” Scripture: John 14:5-14 Introduction: Today many say that it does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere. They say that all religions have some good in them and they all lead to heaven at last. But Jesus said, “No one comes to the Father ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Reliable Resurrection

Contributed by Micah Fries on Apr 16, 2003

A sermon describing why Jesus’ resurrection must be trusted by believers and why it can be trusted by non-believers.

Introduction: A Sunday School teacher asked her class to write one sentence each on "What Easter Means to Me." One pupil wrote: "Egg salad sandwiches for the next two weeks!"... For each of us Easter carries a different meaning. Yet in all reality Easter is simply about the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-34

Denomination: Baptist

All Dressed Up And No Where To Go

Contributed by Lowell Hochhalter on May 14, 2003

Knowing how to find God’s will is the desire of every student. Naomi gave Ruth some simple adivce on how to get to where God is!

ALL DRESSED UP AND NOWHERE TO GO! Ruth 3: 3Now do as I tell you take a bath and put on perfume and dress in your nicest clothes. Then go to the threshing floor. This sounds like the Junior Highs of today. The note: Do you like me? If you do, check yes or no, and pass it back. What an example ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Arrest And Trial Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 25, 2004

The arrest and trial of Jesus and our response to God.

The Arrest and Trial 3/28/04 Intro: Recap Events (Supper, Reveal Betrayer, Garden, Prayer) Then Jesus is arrested. Judas comes to the Garden with the guard of the religious leaders. They arrested Jesus this way because they were afraid of the people rising up to defend ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Opposition From Within Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

In the first two chapters of this letter, Paul has encouraged and discipled Timothy in order to prepare him for what he says in Chapter 3. With the knowledge of mercy and peace God gives us and with a great work ethic, Timothy (like us) could be prepared

Opposition from Within 2 Timothy 3:1-9 I. Their Characteristics (v. 2-5) a. Selfish (v. 2; Luke 9:23) b. Negative view of others (v. 3; Romans 13:8-10) c. Dangerous (v. 4; Philippians 2:3) d. Spiritual counterfeits (v. 5; Jude 4; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6) II. Their Converts (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Developing A Church That Cares

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on May 2, 2007

building a community of faith

Intro: ILL. A youth minister was attending a Special Olympics where handicapped children competed with tremendous dedication & enthusiasm. One event was the 220-yard dash, Contestants lined up at the starting line, & at the signal, started running as fast as they could. One boy by the name of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Five Important Questions About Speaking In Tongues

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 12, 2006

This sermon addresses the big picture of the issue of speaking in tongues. The author is not a Pentecostal.

Q1: What is the speaking in tongues that Paul is discussing here? - In Acts, the gift of tongues was the gift of being able to speak in a foreign language. The disciples were miraculously given the ability to communicate in languages that they didn’t understand. This was a mighty sign for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-40

Denomination: Baptist

Created To Become Like Christ

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

We are created in his image. We are called Christians- Christ like. How do we do that?

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * February 5, 2006 Definition of discipleship- becoming like Christ I was created to become like Christ. For God knew his people in advance, and he chose them to become like his Son, -Romans 8:29a (NLT) God doesn’t want me to become a god, he wants me to become godly. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:29-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Am I Responsible For The Whole, Wide World?

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness.

AM I RESPONSIBLE FOR THE WHOLE, WIDE WORLD? Mark 1:16-18 INTRO: One of the towering questions of Christianity is the question of responsibility for bearing witness. “Am I responsible for the whole, wide world, or just myself, my salvation, my actions?” These questions are clearly answered in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Obedience Is Better Than Judgment Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Dec 28, 2007

God desires judment to result in repetence leading to deliverance.

Joel 2:14-27 “Obedience Is Better Than Judgment” I. The Repentance of the People (14-17) Vs. 14 • It was the repentance of the people that would restore the blessings back to the land. o God was waiting and ready to once again pour out His riches upon His people, once they turned from evil and ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:14-27

Denomination: Baptist

Samson And Delilah Series

Contributed by Don Hawks on Jun 25, 2007

Take a fresh look at this story and learn the lesson it has to offer about how to claim the spiritual power that God gives you to fulfull your life’s purpose!

(answers to blanks at end of outline) INTRODUCTION: In the Bible story, Samson is famous for his________________. We may spend more money on hair care products than any other part of our body. But think of all the things you can do to your hair—you can shampoo it, condition it, comb it, brush ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-20

Denomination: Methodist

What Are Yo Waiting For?

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jul 30, 2007

1. The Record of Waiting - 2 Requirements For Waiting - 3 Results of Waiting - 4 Resource For Waiting

PowerPoint Available + New Slide > Transition In ______________________________________________________ + Stuck in a long line of traffic > Checkout line that is not moving > Stuck in a waiting room > On hold on the phone - When waiting becomes frustrating it’s because we do not know what is going ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Baptist

Fishers Of Men

Contributed by Alex Shepherd on Dec 17, 2003

we have been called to become fishers of men, but we actually have become "keepers of the aquarium"this message deals with Jesus beginning his ministry.

“Fishers of Men “ Matthew 4: 18-19, Luke 5: 4-6 Introduction: Jesus started his ministry with the very word people heard from John the Baptist say “repent”. The message is the same today as when Jesus and John gave it. Becoming a follower of Christ means turning away from our self-centeredness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-19, Luke 5:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

A Time When Kings Go To War

Contributed by Jimmy Dillon on Jun 25, 2008

This message encourages men to get prepared for the battle of Mardi Gras

A Time When Kings Go To War 2 Sam 11:1 Introduction Beginning next Sunday night, we are going to begin to prepare men to go to war I want you to know that Satan is alive and well and there is a spiritual war that is always raging What is at stake? The souls of men, women, and children I want ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Baptist