Sermons on Facing Doubt:

"Five Misconceptions Of The Christian Life"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jun 30, 2004

What’s wrong with this picture? There are twelve disciples in the ship. Where is Jesus? Have you ever prayed something like this, "Hey God, where are you?"

Title: “Five Misconceptions of the Christian Life” Introduction: At Kids Camp last week, it rained all day Monday. It was not supposed to do that! My plans were to have the kids play on the beach and stay in their tents! I stood on our deck overlooking Lake Michigan and asked God to make the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

What Holds Us Back? Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 1, 2004

What holds us back? What keeps us from taking bolder steps for the Kingdom of God?

"What Holds Us Back?" (Matt. 18:23-9:1; Mark 4:35-5:20; Luke 8:22-39) INTRO 1. I have been a Christian for 28 years, and for 28 years I have fought within myself. 2. Part of the fight is to do the bold things God wants me to do. 3. I LOVE routine; I find security in it. 4. Sometimes, I have let ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bow Or Burn Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#3] BOW OR BURN? Daniel 3:1-30 Introduction: I want to ask you a couple of question: Question #1: If Christians were being arrested, would you be arrested? Question #2: If you were arrested but could be set free by denying Christ would you? Daniel’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Stubborn Or Surrender Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#4] STUBBORN OR SURRENDER? Daniel 4:1-37 Introduction: Who here has to learn everything the hard way? When it comes to being obedient to God are you stubborn? Just as Jacob wrestled with God, we find that God will let us wrestle with Him; but He can stop ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Humbled Or Has Been Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire". (This is a skeleton outline that was used by our Associate Pastor Chris St. Clair.)

Preached by Chris St. Clair Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#5] HUMBLED OR HAS BEEN? Daniel 5:1-31 I. Belshazzer ignored the lessons of the past (Daniel 5:22). II. Belshazzar ignored the lessons of the present (Daniel 5:29). III. Belshazzar was ignored (Daniel 5:30-31). A. Eventually God honors ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Running Or Ruining Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jul 17, 2004

This is the 6th sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#6] RUNNING OR RUINING? Daniel 6:1-28 Introduction: I have been watching some of the Olympic Trials this year and because my kids are active in swimming we have noticed some things about being a world class athlete. As Tyler is preparing for the State ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Unconditional Security? (Pt. 1) Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004

A two-part series on the subject; based on passages in the gospel of John and Hebrews.

There are many benefits in preaching through an entire book of the Bible. One is that the preacher is not able to “avoid” the difficult passages – the controversial passages; those passages the sincerest of believers may disagree on. This morning we will delve into such a passage. Our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Other

"Why I'm Not Mad At God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 25, 2004

But you might ask, how can I trust in a God that I am angry at? The theme of this message: Three things that help me to trust in God.

Title: “The Cry of the Widow” Introduction: Life is unfair. Why is the widow crying out to the unjust judge? Life has not been fair to her. This life is an obstacle course. Think of all of the things that might beset us. The world is under a curse. Human nature is has an antichrist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are You Doing In This Cave?

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Mar 22, 2003

A sermon about people not living a victorious life. A good message for backsliders, a challence for people to make a choice for God.

What are you doing in this cave? I Kings 19:1-15 I. Introduction: This episode happened after the victory on Mount Carmel. It was a great victory that Elijah witnessed, surely it must have counted as one of his highlight is in His life. But now we’re witnessing the man of God on the run. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church In The Last Days

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Mar 24, 2003

This study looks at the clear signs given by Jesus and the apostles that point to the falling away from the faith and the condition of the church nearing the end-times.

The Church in the Last Days The clearest sign given to the Christian that we are in the last days is the falling away from true faith. The scripture gives a lot of attention to this one sign that will precede the rise of the anti-Christ. Look at 2 Thessalonians 2: 3 Let no one deceive you by any ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:3-4, 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

When I Act... Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003

When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

“When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Why Worry

Contributed by Michael Sampson on Apr 15, 2003

What does the bible say about worry?

Seek ye First Matt 6:25-34 25 Therefore I say unto you, Take no thought for your life, what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink; nor yet for your body, what ye shall put on. Is not the life more than meat, and the body than raiment? 26 Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Adventist

Jesús Calma La Tempestad

Contributed by Cesar Delvillar on Apr 26, 2003

Muy a menudo, cuando los problemas llegan a nuestras vidas pensamos que nuestras oraciones no son tomadas en cuenta por Dios ya que muchas veces la respuesta no es tal como habíamos esperado en tiempo y en forma. Lo importante es entender que a pesar de l

Jesús Calma la Tempestad Introducción: Los pasajeros de un bus se quedaron mirando con simpatía como una atractiva mujer de manera cuidadosa hacía su entrada al autobús. Luego de pagar el boleto, de manera cuidadosa comenzó a buscar con sus manos el asiento libre que el chofer del ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

El Llamado De Dios

Contributed by Cesar Delvillar on Apr 26, 2003

Muchas veces escuchamos el llamado de Dios y construimos un "plan de viaje" que si lo seguimos garantize nuestra idoneidad para el cielo. Pero al avanzar por la vida podemos vernos tentados a realizar paradas "tecnicas" que pueden poner en riesgo e inclu

El Llamado de Dios G¨¦nesis 11: 31 ¨C 12 : 5 1. La cultura de Abraham no era primitiva: pais desarrollado, buenas casas. Los exploradores encontraron tablas con recetas, himnos para cultos paganos , tablas matem¨¢ticas (raices cuadradas y cubicas). 2. Dios llamo a Abraham no a Tare. Hechos ...read more

Denomination: Adventist

A Test Of Faith

Contributed by Mike Schultz on Apr 30, 2003

Inspiration from Scripture when our faith is tested.

A TEST OF FAITH Genesis 22:1-14 It had been a day like any other day when Abraham heard those disturbing words. They were words that pierced his heart like a newly formed dagger. They were words that tore apart his insides like a lion feasting on a zebra. They were words that dug deep into the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist