Sermons on Facing Doubt:

In Between Time

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jul 13, 2007

In-between time is difficult....time between the promise claimed and the promised confirmed. We know He can, but He hasn’t yet. You have been there, and so have I. It is during this time when you can get discouraged.

John 11:1-6 17, 21,32a The "IN-BETWEEN" TIME Strange story. Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick. This is his friend in whose home Jesus stayed so often. "abode two days still in the same place where he was." He is waiting for Lazarus to die. Seems strange.....delay was a delay of love ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-32

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise For The Faithful

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at the key verse of Obadiah

But on Mount Zion will be deliverance; it will be holy, and the house of Jacob will possess its inheritance.--Obadiah 17 A PROMISE FOR THE FAITHFUL The name for this book, in Hebrew, is hydbu, which means, “Servant of Yahweh.” It’s Greek title is OBDIOU, which is a transliteration of the Hebrew ...read more

Scripture: Obadiah 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Crises Of Faith

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to handle times when our faith runs head-on into crisis

He came to a broom tree, sat down under it and prayed that he might die. “I have had enough, Lord,” he said. “Take my life; I am no better than my ancestors.”...Then a voice said to him, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”—I Kings 19:4b,9b OVERCOMING CRISES OF FAITH Being saved carries with it a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing The Good Portion

Contributed by Stan Simonik on Jul 19, 2007

A slightly different twist on the familiar story of Mary and Martha. Using an analogy of Kentucky Fried Chicken, how do we act when life treats us to chicken wings? Have faith in God because He is bigger than our problems.

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, when was the last time you brought home a family-size bucket of Kentucky Fried Chicken? I imagine more people will be buying those again since KFC announced they no longer use partially hydrogenated fats for frying. What portion do you usually choose from the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Lutheran

We Walk By Sight Not By Faith Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Feb 1, 2008

A discovery of our walk of faith, and how we can say we walk by faith but struggle with sight.

WE Walk BY Sight And Not By Faith Introduction Paul was in Ephesus when he wrote this epistle and has to write because the Corinthian Church had been stirred up by false teachers who made an attempt to turn the people against Paul. Saying he was: 1) Unstable 2) Overbearing 3) Unimpressive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Foolishness Of God

Contributed by Byron Martin on Feb 22, 2008

"For the foolishness of God is wiser than man’s wisdom, and the weakness of God is stronger than man’s strength." 1 Corinthians 1:25

Foolishness of God by Rev. Maj. Byron E. Martin for American Rescue Workers DC Corps February 17, 2008 Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Judges 6: 36-40 READ 1 Corinthians 1:18-25 Basic Thought: There are two types of people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Simplify Your Life

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 11, 2007

In this sermon you will discover some Biblical secrets to simplifying your life.

Introduction: Several years ago I cut an article from a Parade magazine. The article was entitled “We Want Our Kids To See Another Side of Life.” The article was about a couple named Steve & Robin Clouse. The Clouses said they were tired, “of being caught in traffic, sending their oldest daughter, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Full Circle

Contributed by Tim Shepard on May 22, 2007

This ermon is about restoration to service of Jesus Christ.

Twenty-six miles. I stare at the trailhead sign and wonder if I really want to do this again. You see, I’ve been here before. I’ve climbed this mountain trail a number of times. I’m getting older. I might be getting wiser. But do I really need to climb a mountain trail? Do I need to ...read more

Scripture: John 21:3-21

Denomination: *other

Dealing With Change

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 24, 2007

Simon Peter’s experience with Cornelius gives us four lessons about dealing with change.

DEALING WITH CHANGE Acts 10-11 INTRO: Heraclitus said no one could step in the same river twice. So it was and so it is. The rivers keep moving and the world keeps changing. If Alvin Toffler was right in his book Future Shock, the only difference in our day from that of the past may be a more ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007

What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Moving Way Beyond, "Are We There, Yet?”

Contributed by Ric Feeney on Nov 10, 2007

In John Ortberg’s, Love Beyond Reason, he refers to our questioning the journey and missing out on the trip. We’d do better if we let "Jesus Take the Wheel."

In John Ortberg’s, Love Beyond Reason, he refers to our questioning the journey and missing out on the trip. We’d do better if we let "Jesus Take the Wheel." Jesus and “Time Travel” He moved backward...so He could get to where we are. We move forward...so we can be where He is. John ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Brethren

God's Enemies Oppose Jesus' Authority

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 12, 2007

Pentecost 23(A) - Jesus reveals how God’s enemies oppose his authority. It is man’s unbelief that sets traps. It is God’s truth that is our escape.

GOD’S ENEMIES OPPOSE JESUS’ AUTHORITY (Outline) November 4, 2007 - PENTECOST 23 / REFORMATION - Matthew 22:15-22 INTRO: Our nation is still a melting pot of all kinds of people. Even in the center of America one notices the many different nationalities that are present. There are people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:15-22

Denomination: Lutheran

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Little Faith And Second Thoughts

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 26, 2007

God wants us to be victors, not victims; to grow, not grovel; to soar, not sink; to overcome, not to be overwhelmed.

Little faith and second thoughts Matthew 14:13-31 It’s not uncommon to have total faith men. For example faith in a doctor’s skill, a airline pilots ability to safely and professionally perform his duties. Just think about the possibilities of a man with unlimited confidence in God. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Test 6: Pride Test, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 30, 2007

James asks his readers where their continual desire to fight amongst themselves comes from. And his answer is surprising. Rather than point his finger at an outward cause of their strife, he tells them it is because of each of their individual selfishne

1. What are the Prevailing Symptoms of selfish pride (4:2-5) 2. What is the Primary Source of selfish pride (4:6) 3. What are some Practical Solutions for selfish pride (4:7-12) JAMES 4:1 Two old friends were sitting on the front porch one Sunday afternoon when one of them began to confess to the ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist