Sermons on Fickleness:

Christ Is The Explanation Of Existence Series

Contributed by James Tilley on Dec 10, 2009

This is an exposition of Philippians 1.21-26.

Christ is the Explanation of Existence Or “Do you have a good reason for living?” Text: Phil 1.21-26. Introduction: 1. The questions of existence: Questions of origin, Questions of purpose, and questions of destiny. Or to put it more popularly: Who am I? Why am I here? Is this all there ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-26

Denomination: Baptist

Enoch...the Incredible Invisible Man Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

Learn to please God "the Enoch way".

THE INCREDIBLES: WHEN ORDINARY PEOPLE TRUST AN EXTRAORDINARY GOD Brad Kellum September 14, 2008 “Enoch: The Incredible Invisible Man” ________________________________________ Today we’re looking at the incredible invisible man. “By faith, Enoch was taken away so that he did not experience death, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:5

Denomination: Baptist

Regarding Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 15, 2009

Paul urges believers to focus on rejoicing in Christ all throughout their days, and not just during coorporate worship.

SERMON BRIEF Date Written: February 14, 2001 Date Preached: February 14, 2001 Church: BBC (PM) Wed Night FOUNDATIONAL ELEMENTS Series: Great Imperatives for the Christian Walk Title: The Imperative Regarding Rejoicing Text: Phil 4:1-7 v.4 – “…rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Shake It Off Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Mar 12, 2009

Paul faces three things in Acts 28, but he keeps on going cause he knew the secret of shaking it off.

SHAKE IT OFF Acts 28:1-1-6 The Apostle Paul and 275 others were sailing across the Mediterranean Sea, Paul on his way to stand trial before Caesar in Rome, when they encountered a horrendous storm that caused the ship to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Friend At Midnight Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 17, 2005

The parable of the friend who came begging at midnight presents a contrast of need, concern, and ability.

The Friend at Midnight Luke 11:5-11 INTRO.: Have you ever felt betrayed by someone you felt you should be able to trust? Have you ever asked for a favor and been turned down by someone you thought should help? Has a neighbor disappointed you? In the neighborhood where I grew up, doors were never ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Principles Of Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

Learning to forgive

THE PRINCIPLES OF FORGIVENESS LUKE 11:4 I. INTRODUCTION WE LIVE IN A SOCIETY THAT REQUIRES US TO LIVE BY CERTAIN PRINCIPLES. PRINCIPLES ARE PUT INTO PLACE IN ORDER THAT STANDARDS AND RULES MAY BE MAINTAINED. HOWEVER, MY BROTHERS AND MY SISTERS I HAVE DISCOVERED THAT SOMETIMES THE PRINCIPLES ARE ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:4

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Dating The Church Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Sermon about dating (playing and not commiting to) the church.

Are you dating the church? Theme: Text: Ephesians In the New Testament there are four major ways that the Bible describes the church. When I say the church I am not as much talking about a building or just this location but I am talking about the overall church. As we sit here this morning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Lesson 6: 1 Cor. 13

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2011

1 Corinthians 13

“Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I have become sounding brass or a clanging cymbal” (1 Cor. 13:1). 1. Love is a choice. The word though means “if.” I can choose to love God or others, or withhold my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Redeemer, Not Just The Rules Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Third in a series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to become committed followers of Christ

Not a Fan Series – Message #3 - LWCC09302012 September 30, 2012 NAF Theme Verse: Luke 9:23-27 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. • FOLLOWING IS A CHOICE • FOLLOWING IS A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Our Attitude Toward The Wandering Sheep

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Sep 9, 2010

We can very easily get very judgmental of the wandering sheep. These people make bad choices and get into trouble. But let's see how the Great Shepherd views these wanderers.

Passage: Matthew 18:10-14 Intro: One of the amazing things about us is that we can take a vice and turn it into a virtue. 1. and we are especially good at this when it comes to attitudes. 2. read about love, forgiveness, grace and we believe it. 3. but we also read about discipline and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

We Need A Shepherd Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 15, 2016

Sincerity is not enough: We need an active Shepherd to follow, One worthy of our allegiance.

We Need A Shepherd (Mark 14:26-31) 1. A flock of sheep are grazing in a field, happily going "baa baa" to one another and discussing life as usual when suddenly they hear a "moo mooooooooooo!" They look around &see only sheep. They carry on grazing as before. "Moo moo!" One sheep can hear it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Anticipation Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 21, 2018

As Jesus departed this world via the cross, He did so anticipating the presence of His Father

1. Luke 23.44-49 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and there was darkness over the whole land until the ninth hour, 45 while the sun's light failed. And the curtain of the temple was torn in two. 46 Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” And ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victorious Resurrected King Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 2, 2018

Because Jesus conquered sin, death, and the grave, He became the conquering King. As conquering King, Jesus does what conquering kings do.

The Victorious Resurrected King (Isaiah 53:12) 1. An elderly pastor was searching his closet for a tie before church one Easter Sunday. Deep the back of the closet, he discovered an egg carton with 3 eggs and 100--$1.00 bills. 2. “This must have something to do with Easter,” he thought. 3. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On Missionary & Discipleship

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 28, 2022

A missionary is defined as a person sent on a religious mission, especially one to promote Christianity.

Richard Francis Xavier Manning, known as Brennan Manning an American author once remarked: “What makes authentic disciples is not visions, ecstasies, biblical mastery of chapter and verse, or spectacular success in the ministry, but a capacity for faithfulness. Buffeted by the fickle winds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16, John 8:31-32, Acts 2:42, John 13:35

A Splitting Headache Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 19, 2021

Today’s sermon revolves around a working mother who is a judge-prophetess, a superstitious general, some really bad weather, and a headache to end all headaches.

A Splitting Headache (Judges 4:1-24) 1. Billy, a 4 year old boy, goes to the doctor with a number of symptoms, including a headache. The doctor asks, "Billy, can you tell me what's bothers you the most?" Billy replies: "I'd have to say my little sister." 2. What do ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24, 1 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible