Sermons on Fear And Trembling:

The Faith The Brings Life

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Sep 26, 2011

All in Adam die; all in Christ are made alive.

Lunn’s Colonial Funeral Home Wichita Falls, Texas September 26, 2011 Witness to the Resurrection Stanley Ray Kennedy (September 3, 1922 – September 23, 2011) THE KIND OF FAITH THAT BRINGS LIFE Isaac Butterworth 1 Corinthians 15:12-22 (NIV) 12 …If it is preached that Christ ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Day Of The Lord

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 14, 2010

The Lord will return and crush His enemies.

The Day of the Lord, Zechariah 14:1-9 Introduction The great “Day of the Lord” will be the topic of our discussion this morning. The blessed hope of the redemption of God’s covenant people will be our primary concern today. That terrible Day of Judgment when the nations of the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 14:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

See That No One Misses Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 15, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 12:14-17

HoHum: John Newton- I am not what I ought to be. I am not what I want to be. I am not what I hope to be. But still, I am not what I used to be. And by the grace of God, I am what I am. WBTU: As I was studying this passage, Hebrews 12:14-17, it just wasn’t clicking for me. After a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joshua - The Foundation Of Leadership Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Joshua's Leadership depended on the call of God, the promise of God and the power of God and required courage, devotion and obedience.

Today I want to talk about leadership. How can we develop it in ourselves? How can we recognise it in others? But first let me ask you, do you want good leadership in the church? I trust that you all said an emphatic yes to that! Well then, let me tell you how you can get it. Choose leaders who ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

The Faith Factor Series

Contributed by Sam Baker on Mar 25, 2012

It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them.

The Faith Factor Part 5 : Having Authority in Faith It has always been at this point in people’s lives where faith seems to "fail" for them. For some unknown reason, they feel as if faith has "let them down" and not "done what it was suppose to do" for them. In this next message, we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding Dead Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on May 3, 2012

James continues to remind us that faith is active. It is not mere mental assent but obediently imitating God by loving our neighbors.

1. Secret Service A man was coming out of church one day, and the preacher was standing at the door as he always is to shake hands. (You know. The preacher’s job is to: shake them in, shake them up, and shake them out!) Well, he grabbed the guy by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Divine Disappointment

Contributed by Mark Opperman on May 6, 2015

I’d like to give a few perspectives that will help us deal with divine disappointment. When we are less than thrilled about how or when God is working (or seemingly not working), what are we to think and do? Let’s take a look.

Dealing with Divine Disappointment Luke 7:18-23 18 Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. 19 And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, "Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?" 20 When the men had come to Him, they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Running In A Standing Position Series

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 23, 2015

Consider three moves of grace. Our record is cleared of sin. Our lives are conformed to Christ. And our destiny is sealed by God.

There are three great moves that God makes on your behalf – three initiatives of grace that have to do with securing and insuring your salvation. They are, first, justification, second, sanctification, and, third, glorification. In his mercy, God justifies you – that is, he pronounces ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Paul's View On Slavery

Contributed by Unknown Bennett T Cortez on Nov 3, 2013

Out of creation God perfectly designed us to be one with Him and all were equally with others

Introduction God reveals to us that he created man in his image, a spirit endowed with attributes resembling His own: to reason, to form rule of right, to manifest various emotions, to will, to act, and He gave man a body suited to such a spirit, that He created man “male and female,” ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thorough Thanksgiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 2, 2014

3 reasons why thorough thanksgiving works joy in us (Material adapted from Ben Patterson's book, He Has Made Me Glad, chapter 5 Indiscriminate Thanks)

HoHum: Thieves robbed Matthew Henry, the one who wrote a commentary on the Bible that many still use today. After being robbed Matthew Henry wrote this in his diary: “Let me be thankful first because I was never robbed before; second, although they took my purse (wallet), they did not take ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gateway To Greatness

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Oct 5, 2014

A sermon that speaks to the issue of Christian service.

"THE GATEWAY TO GREATNESS" Matthew 20:20-28 Introduction: In our text we have a situation where Salome, the mother of James and John approaches Jesus and makes a very specific request on behalf of her two sons. In the preceding chapter, Mat_19:28, our Lord had promised his disciples, that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

Battle After Breakthrough

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Sep 22, 2019

Elijah was up on the mounatin in chapter 18 but then hit a low spot in chapter 19. How did he overcome his depression.

Title: Battle After Breakthrough Theme: Dealing with depression. Text: 1 Kings 19 Introduction Review chapter 18 Epic battle of the prophets. Prophets of Baal – 450 vs. Elijah – 1. In my mind I hear the song “Eye of the Tiger”. The battle is beginning. Then I see the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Touched Me? Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Oct 29, 2018

Jesus asked "Who touched me" with the crowds pressing all around him. The woman who deliberately touched Jesus was healed. What does it mean to touch Jesus?

Opening Illustration: Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He went to the school near his home, got permission to take some children out of class, and had them push his car off. As ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Mar 22, 2019

Loving God with all our heart

“Finding God” Jeremiah 29:11-13 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:11-13, Matthew 6:33, Matthew 22:37

Denomination: Holiness

Complacency And Compromise Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 1, 2019

Nehemiah returned after his absence from Jerusalem and saw the corruption of the priests and the neglect to the house of God. His passion for God's glory did not diminish with time.

It will be so good if this book ends with chapter 12 on a high and glorious note. • With the city rebuilt and the people celebrating the completion with a grand dedication service, and the sound of rejoicing and praise reaching beyond Jerusalem. • The chapter ended with the Levites and priests ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-14, Matthew 5:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible