Sermons on Fear And Reverence:

All Stressed Out With No Where To Go

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Aug 12, 2002

The three major stresses that everybody faces are: 1. RELATIONAL STESS – family, friends, neighbors 2. FINANCIAL STRESS - #1 cause of divorce 3. OCCUPATIONAL STRESS – the people you work with, benefits – security

"The population of this country is 200 million. 84 million are retired. That leaves 116 million to do the work. There are 75 million in school, which leaves 41 million to do the work. Of this total, there are 22 million employed by the federal government. "That leaves 19 million to do the work. 4 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

We Are What We Eat

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Aug 12, 2002

This concludes a sermon series on Paul’s letter to the Romans. God’s call of grace on our own lives calls us to be Christian witnesses to others. Our attitudes, behaviors, and actions reflect on our Christian witness.

Bibliography: Becoming a Contageous Christian by Bill Hybels, Can We Talk? by Robert Tuttle This summer, we have been traveling with Paul, taking a trip down the Roman road of salvation. On our journey, Paul has taken the time to share with us the following things: 1. There is nothing you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:13-23

Denomination: Methodist

It Is I Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 19, 2002

Fear is often accompanied by many situations in life and it is comforting to know that Christ is there for us in those weak moments.

I. Introduction A. It is common for people to fear. 1. You are not alone or anywhere close by yourself when you are fearful of certain things a. We have all had a bad month of income where we just didn’t know how the bills were going to get paid b. We have all been horrified when a murder is on the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-26, Matthew 17:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Dynamics Of Fruitfulness Series

Contributed by Steven Wenner on Aug 20, 2002

Since fruitfulness is dependant on sharing the word we must understand the dynamics of the word or we will be intimidated by the opposition.

Sermon. “The Dynamics of Fruitfulness” Mark 4:21-34 Spurgeon Said, WHEN that which comes of his sowing is unfruitful, the sower’s work is wasted: he has spent his strength for nothing. Without fruit the sower’s work would even seem to be insane, for he takes good wheat, throws it away, and loses ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who Needs God Anyway?

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Aug 25, 2002

Here are three practical reasons that everybody needs the Lord.

Who Needs God Anyway? 16 ¶ Come ye near unto me, hear ye this; I have not spoken in secret from the beginning; from the time that it was, there am I: and now the Lord GOD, and his Spirit, hath sent me. 17 Thus saith the LORD, thy Redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; I am the LORD thy God which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 48:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Calling Of Saul

Contributed by John Foster on Sep 8, 2002

Explores 3 aspects of Saul’s conversion. Flash of light, God choses the most unlikely people to do His work (he choses YOU), With Jesus adversity becomes opportunity and even Victory.

I have a question for you. Has anyone here ever had something go wrong but that going wrong was the very thing that made things work out in the end? What do I mean? Have you ever missed the bus and you go back home to find that you’d forgotten to lock the house or something? If you hadn’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 10, 2002

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:17 (Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an offence)

Excuses - Ex. 3:7-4:18 Illustration:Whoever wants to be judge of human nature should study people’s excuses. Hebbel. Excuse - An attempt to release from an obligation or duty by mitigating circumstances. An apology used to gain exemption for service. A reason put forward to justify an ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Would You Bind The Hands Of The Lord?

Contributed by Ronald Wofford on Sep 21, 2002

Many people today, just like the soldiers in the garden of Gesthamene have learned how to bind the hands of the Lord.

“HOW WOULD YOU BIND THE HANDS OF THE LORD?” John 18:12 “Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,” This creature called Man has incredible abilities and his knowledge is ever increasing. During his existence he has learned to do the most unbelievable ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12

The Simplicity Of The Gospel

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

The amazing grace of God is one of the simplest yet hardest to grasp concepts of the Christian faith.

The Simplicity of the Gospel I had some notes taken from someone else’s message (a long time ago?) but have lost the reference. This message uses the fruit of those notes. Thanks to the co-author. I believe God is the true Author of every message to His people. (the Philippian jailer) And ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Line Crossers

Contributed by Deborah Prihoda on Oct 7, 2002

Christians need to get out of their "comfort zones" and become line-crossers in order to reach those they know with the gospel of Jesus Christ!

BECOMING LINE CROSSERS! INTRODUCTION Ephesians 5:14-16 For this reason it says, "Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you." Therefore be careful how you walk, not as unwise men, but as wise, making the most of your time, because the days are evil. · God is looking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Are Scared – There Is Always Faith

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

How do we deal with fear.

When you are scared – There is always Faith Luke 8:22-25 Gladstone Baptist Church – 6/11/05 am – Children’s Service Hello, Boys and Girls, I’ve got a few things here this morning to show you. First of all, I have a toy boat. This reminds me that we are approaching Summer. A lot of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Truly Believed!!

Contributed by Tony Skaff on Mar 18, 2006

Did you believe? Truly?!

1stBBC Truly Believed!! Did you believe? Truly?! John 8:30–32 As He spake these words, many believed on Him. Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on Him, if ye continue in My Word, then are ye My Disciples indeed; and ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free. Luke ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Be Afraid To Preach Or Teach The Gospel Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 25, 2006

Don’t be afraid to preach or teach what thus saith the Lord!!!!!

Jeremiah 1:4-8 Romans 1:16 Topic: Don’t be afraid to teach or preach the gospel of Jesus Christ In these passages of scriptures, we see and read how the prophet Jeremiah had described how he was called to the prophetic ministry. In Jeremiah 1:4-5, Jeremiah says, “then the word of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Tell You About Jesus When I Am Afraid?

Contributed by Randy Rodenborg on Mar 28, 2006

Max is a Jr Higher who hates the locker room, and is now likely to be picked on for having a ash cross on his head after the Ash Wednesday service. It ends with a call to pray for others and submitting yourself to God to use you to lead others to Him.

Max hated the locker room. It wasn’t a mild dislike, like the days he would rather not go to science or choir. Max really dreaded walking into the locker room and confronting first the smelliness of the locker room and then those small lockers. These lockers were really just baskets that you could ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-61

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Evangelism Series

Contributed by William Hayes on Apr 26, 2006

Some points from the sending out of the twelve

Luke 9 There comes a time in all of our lives when we have to learn to do things on our own. Whether that means our first steps, our first go at riding a bike without stabilisers, going to school on your own, all the way through to the time when we finally leave to set up home ourselves. You ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed