Sermons on Failures Of Believer:

Is God Fair?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 10, 2006

To answer the question, we also have to ask: 1. Is God just? 2. Is God impartial? 3. Is God fair?

Life is not fair. Most of us understand that. It was not fair that some children died at birth or had crippling diseases, and I have been allowed to live and enjoy good health. It was not fair that some were born with cerebral palsy and I was able to grasp difficult concepts and get passing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-30

Denomination: Methodist

A Passion For People In Pain Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Sep 11, 2006

Pain in the soul is a gift that can lead you into ministry to hurting people.

Even though a year has passed since Hurricane Katrina, stories about people who experienced that disaster are still surfacing. A few weeks ago, a pastor told me the story of a church in Louisiana. The members of that church were forced to leave their homes and when they returned, they found their ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Pity The Fool Series

Contributed by Bob Lentz on Sep 19, 2006

Knowing the importance of hearing and obeying God’s Word

I Pity The Fool 5-7-06 “Stop Foolin’ Yourself” Series James 1:21-27 Intro. At age 36 Erik Weihenmayer (WINE-mayor) is known as a world-class athlete. He’s a skydiver, a paraglider and a marathon runner. He’s been ...read more

Scripture: James 1:21-27

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Creator From Creation

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

The tells us that we can understand the creator from creation.

Understanding the Creator From Creation Last week I began to just marvel at the complexity of creation. And then in my devotions I read this particular passage (Psalms 19:1-6). Biblical writers tell us we can infer something of the greatness of the creator in the wonders of the creation. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Are You Worshipping Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 2, 2006

This is week two of 40 Days of Purpose using a survivor theme.

A Ukulele, a songbook, a Frisbee, a toothbrush, a deck of playing cards, a guitar, bongo drums and a bible. Kind of a strange collection, but they all have one thing in common. They were luxury items that contestants from early episodes of survivor were allowed to take with them into the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Wesleyan

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Be Ready! Paul's Lesson: 24 Signs Of The Second Coming Of Jesus

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 6, 2006

Paul gives Timothy a lesson warning the church and giving 24 signs of the Second Coming Of Jesus Christ. BE READY! GET OTHERS READY?

PAUL’S LESSON OF THE 24 SIGNS OF THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. kyfingers@aol.com I DO THIS LESSON IN TWO PARTS. I. PAUL WARNS AND EXHORTS HIS SPIRITUAL SON TIMOTHY TO PRESS ON AND CONTINUE WITH THE GOOD NEWS EVEN IN THE FACE OF INCREASING OPPOSITION AND EVIL. A. Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Is For Us

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

No matter what difficulty we face in life, God is always there to pick us up. He is for us.

GOD IS FOR US A. Son Games ILLUSTRATION: In 490 B.C., a great battle between two WORLD EMPIRES, the PERSIANS and GREEKS (the Athenians), was fought in the ancient town of Marathon, some 22 miles from the city of Athens. The battle was FIERCE, but resulted in the DEFEAT of the PERSIANS. A ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Led By The Spirit - Tempted By Satan

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 8, 2006

1- Satan always makes us question our faith. 2- Satan always has a comeback temptation

INTRO.- ILL.- One bright, beautiful Sunday morning, everyone in the tiny town of Johnstown got up early and went to the local church. Before the services started, the townspeople were sitting in their pews and talking about their lives, their families, etc. Suddenly, the Devil himself appeared ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Launch Pad Disasters Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 8, 2006

3 of 4 messages on parenthood. This message deals with discipline and four mistakes Parents make - Over Indulgence, Over Protection, Over Permissiveness, and Over Activity.

Parenthood – Launch Pad Disasters May 7, 2006 Undisciplined Children are Unloved Children The Lord disciplines those he loves, and he punishes everyone he accepts as his child. So hold on through your sufferings, because they are like a father’s discipline. God is treating you as children. All ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

It's All About Submission Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on May 18, 2006

The role of children in the home is that of obedience and honor through Godly submission.

INTRODUCTION Listen to some statistics regarding family today:  Every 8 seconds of every school day, a child drops out of school  Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home  Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected  Every 7 minutes a child is arrested ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Religion That Makes A Difference Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 23, 2006

Religion that makes a difference is characterized by godly language, godly love and a godly lifestyle. James not only tells us what we should be, he tells us how to get there.

Introduction A. I heard about a man who came into church late one Sunday. 1. He asked someone in the back of the auditorium, “Is the sermon done yet?” 2. The person wisely answered, “The sermon has been preached, but it has yet to be done.” 3. Wow! You talk about truthful and insightful! 4. The ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Spiritual Discipline Of Service Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 23, 2006

Service of others can bring us closer to God if we treat it as a spiritual discipline

Tilling the Soil of The Soul May 14, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Service The Spiritual Disciplines are meant to be ways to draw closer to God. We meditate, not just to achieve inner peace, but to have God fill our emptiness; we fast to increase our hunger for God; we study to have our ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: *other

The Da Vinci Code: There's Something About Mary Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on May 29, 2006

Part 2 of Cracking the Da Vinci Code looks at who Mary Magdalene was and who she wasn’t.

There’s Something About Mary She has been vilified and deified. Her name is Mary Magdalene and through the years she has been surrounded with myth and legend. With the exception of Mary the mother of Jesus there is no other woman from the bible who has been the subject of so much discussion and ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan