Sermons on Faithlessness:

Bottoms Up!

Contributed by Eric Vertein on Mar 9, 2005

When it comes to seeking greatness and dealing with suffering for the sake of our Lord, Jesus advises us: "Bottoms up!"

Matthew 20:17-28 4th Sunday in Lent – A March 6, 2005 #092 Matthew 20:17-28 Now as Jesus was going up to Jerusalem, he took the twelve disciples aside and said to them, 18 "We are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and the teachers of the law. They will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:17-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Comfortable Christians Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 6, 2005

Challenging the false thinking of comfortable Christians

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 12, 13, & 14 TITLE: “COMFORTABLE CHRISTIANS” INTRODUCTION: A. Many of you have probably heard the old story about an ancient village where all the people who lived there were blind. One day, while ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Passion Of Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Mar 2, 2006

Soul-rescuing power doesn’t rest in the symbol of the cross, but in the One who bore its shame. So the invitation is not to a place, but to a Person.

THE PASSION OF CHRIST Isaiah 52:13-53:9-12 Part 1 THE SUFFERING SERVANT Good News Christian Fellowship March 5, 2006 The Passion of Christ is the most important event in history and the most explosive political, religious and personal issue of 21st century. In year 2004 a film ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calming The Storm

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Jan 15, 2005

The storms of life somtimes cause us to fear. But, like His disciples on the sea of Galilee, we can find peace in Jesus’ purpose, presence, and proclamation!

Calming the Storm by Scott R. Bayles #122 Church of Christ Scripture Reading: Philippians 4:7 Invitation Song: "Master the Tempest is Raging" Helen Steiner Rice, in A Book of Courage, speaks through the poem Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled. She writes: Whenever I am troubled and lost in despair; ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church

Have You Lost You Mind?

Contributed by Russell Darby on Jan 22, 2005

What happens when we don’t act as Christians.

Philippians 2:5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: When viewing the mind of Christ Jesus through the teachings and lessons of the bible we find a man who’s mind was steadfast on goodness, set on serving the father, devoted to teaching righteousness, faithful to obeying ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Divine Interplay Of Prayer In God's Unfolding Plan 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Feb 2, 2005

This is the second 1/2 of a two part sermon addressing the link between God’s sovereignty to act without us and his requirement that we pray so that he can act.

Returning to our study of Genesis tonight, we are in chapter 25 and the story of Esau and Jacob, the story begins with the prayer of Isaac that his wife might bear children and in this setting ends with a tragedy of faithlessness – and an interesting peek into God’s sovereignty working out in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:19-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting God In Difficult Times

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 2, 2006

The beliefs we must commit ourselves to when facing suffering are: 1. God is good, even when life is bad. 2. God can redeem the evil that comes into our lives. 3. We must do the right thing, even when it does not seem to pay off.

Those of you who have seen the classic movie Fiddler on the Roof remember the scene where Tevye, the main character, is walking on a dusty road, pulling both a milk cart and a lame horse. He says: “Ah, dear God, was that necessary? Did you have to make him lame just before the Sabbath? That ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Methodist

The Positive Side Of Doubt

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 4, 2006

There is a positive side of doubt. When doubts push us to study and examine why we believe what we believe the searching can help us grow spiritually.

The Positive Side of Doubt -How Doubts can help you grow spiritually- Apostle’s Creed I believe in God the Father Almighty, maker of heaven and earth and in Jesus Christ, His only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:2-4

Denomination: Free Methodist

#2 -- Providence Series

Contributed by Derek Melanson on Nov 10, 2006

We are called to look beyond this world to the Lord--he is always our help.

All Problems Solved? Last week we looked at our first song for the road, the first of the Psalms of Ascent – and it was one that got us going on the road of faith by reminding us of the need to repent. It wasn’t the happiest psalm. But it was an important one. It set things in perspective. It ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"Why Are We Here?"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 19, 2007

Gives five reasons God has us here.

“What in the World Are We Here For?” January 22, 2007 “The author: Solomon of Jerusalem, King David’s son, "The Preacher." In my opinion, nothing is worthwhile; everything is futile. For what does a man get for all his hard work? Generations come and go, but it makes no difference. The sun rises ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

Prepared For Destiny

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

I believe that God wants you and me to come to be ready to fulfill a great destiny. However, we must be prepared/ready for that destiny. Just as the people of Israel had to eat the Passover Lamb with a certain physical posture about them, so we too must t

Text: Exodus 12:11 (NASB) Introduction: When you become a Christian, one thing we need to have is readiness. Readiness because the work in you that has been performed means a complete change in venue for your life. You are not the same in any way shape or form. Your plans that you may have laid ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What If God Did Not Answer Prayers?

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2007

A sermon loosely based on Psalm 28 on how the world would be if God did not answer prayers! (Thanks to Lonnie Gunter and some SermonCentral Contributors for some illustrations and ideas)

Sermon for 4/29/2007 Psalm 28 What If God Did Not Answer Prayers? Introduction: A. Read Psalm 28:1-2. B. After Adam and Even sinned by eating from the forbidden fruit in the Garden of Eden, the Bible says, (Gen 3:23 NIV) So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Agape Fund

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 11, 2003

Paul wants us to invest in God’s love for a good return

December 14, 2003 Philippians 1:9-11 This is my prayer: that your love may abound more and more in knowledge and depth of insight, so that you may be able to discern what is best and may be pure and blameless until the day of Christ, filled with the fruit of righteousness that comes through ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Lutheran

He Is Your Healer Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 2, 2002

This is one in a series of messages dealing with some OT prophesies about the ministry of the coming Messiah. In this message, we learn that this baby who was born on Christmas has a ministry of healing in our lives. He’s the sun of righteousness who ha

He is your Healer Series: What’s the big deal about a little baby? Text: Malachi 4:1-3 This week, we’re beginning a new Christmas series of OT prophecies about Jesus. We’re calling it “What’s the big deal about a little baby?” Next Sunday we’ll see that “He is your Counselor.” On December 15, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 4:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

To Run With The Horses Series

Contributed by Peter Langerman on Oct 21, 2003

The first in a series on the life of Jeremiah based on Eugene Petersen’s splendid book

Jeremiah 12:1-5 1 You are always righteous, O LORD, when I bring a case before you. Yet I would speak with you about your justice: Why does the way of the wicked prosper? Why do all the faithless live at ease? 2 You have planted them, and they have taken root; they grow and bear fruit. You are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:1-5, Jeremiah 12:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed