Sermons on Fickleness:

How To Know The Will Of God

Contributed by Greg Laurie on Jan 29, 2007

Does God still speak to man today? Is He interested in what happens to us as individuals?Does He indeed have a master plan for our lives? If so, how do I discover it? How do I hear His voice? How do I know the will of God?

Does God still speak to man today? Is He interested in what happens to us as individuals? Does He indeed have a master plan for our lives? If so, how do I discover it? How do I hear His voice? How do I know the will of God? We all need guidance in life concerning the great questions of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

The Yes Of Christ

Contributed by David Owens on Jan 25, 2010

In this lesson we learn the importance of keeping our word, and the fact that God always keeps His word.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a groom who approached the minister during the wedding rehearsal with an unusual offer. 1. “Look,” the groom said, “I'll give you $100 if you'll change the wedding vows. When you get to the part where I'm supposed to promise to 'love, honor ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:12-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"My Lord, I Did Not Choose You"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 19, 2009

He chose us, we did not choose Him

“You did not choose Me but I chose you…” To begin, keep your place in John 15 and let’s go together to the 6th chapter of Luke’s Gospel and read verses 12-16. “It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Orthodox

Built To Last

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 4, 2007

The only things that last are the things that are of Christ.

Title: Built to Last Text: Daniel 2.31 - 45 MP: The only things that last are the things that are of Christ. Intro: This is a sermon about a rock. Let me be clear on that – it’s not a sermon about a war in Iraq (E-raq). It’s not even about the country of Iraq– although it may be easy to confuse ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:31-45

Denomination: Baptist

Palms Or Passion?

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 12, 2008

Two thousand years ago the crowd desired Jesus to do something spectacular in Jerusalem. There are many today who would want see Jesus do something awesome or miraculous, maybe raise a dead man before taking a step to acknowledge Him as their King and Lo

Illustration: “Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, sanna, hey sanna, ho sanna sanna sanna , ho sanna, hey sanna, Hey, hey JC, JC won’t you smile at me. Jesus Christ, if you’re divine, turn my water into wine. Prove to me that you’re no fool. Walk across my swimming pool. Hey sanna, ho sanna, sanna, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

0803a Trinity Iii: The Hound Of Heaven, Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 5, 2008

The lesson from these parables is that Jesus DOES give up on some people, and that only seeing it in this way is there any good news. If you think the message of these stories is that God never gives up on anyone, I suggest you have gotten it backwards.

Sermon: The Hound of Heaven, Part I Text: Luke 15:1-10 Occasion: Trinity III (actually given on Trinity II) Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, June 1, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 15:1-10, NKJV: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Mt. Of Olives Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Luke 19:28-45 We sometimes forget Jesus never reached the human age of 35. After living in the flesh for only 33 years, He was crucified. In our passage today, we arrive at the final week in Jesus’ human life. It begins on Sunday with what is often called Palm Sunday. It was the day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

Casual Admirer Or Faithful Follower?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Lessons from the Triumphal Entry to transform our view of the lost.

PALM SUNDAY, 2009 “CASUAL ADMIRER OR FAITHFUL FOLLOWER?” LUKE 19:29-44; MATTHEW 21:10-11 OPEN How many of you like parades? I love to watch parades – especially when someone I know is in the parade. I could tell you some horror stories about being in parades. One involves being in the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:29-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Insults Or Joy? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 11, 2008

Annas and Caiphas exhibit the truth that if we do not know God, we do not know ourselves. That produces insecurity, which, in turn, yields destructive defensiveness.

A riddle to begin with today. Can you answer this question? How do two porcupines hug one another? Very carefully! It’s one of those encounters in which, no matter how you approach it, somebody is likely to get hurt. And we all know some porcupines. Any one of us can be a porcupine on any ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-24

Denomination: Baptist

It's Time To Straighten Up! (And Fly Right!) Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jul 27, 2008

So often Scripture can seem to be conflicting in its message but when we view the full counsel of the Word we can see that God’s Word does not conflict, but compliments itself.

Sermon Brief Date Written: July 27, 2008 Date Preached: July 27, 2008 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: A Journey thru Hebrews Sermon Title: It’s Time to Straighten Up! (and fly right!) Sermon Text: Hebrews 6:4-8 (NIV) 4 It is impossible for those who have once ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Barnabas And Pontius Pilate Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Sep 16, 2008

In our Scripture today, we have Jesus bound by the Sanhedrin, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death but there’s one problem: only Rome can put someone to death. So after receiving 40 lashes, Jesus is taken before the Roman governor Pontius Pilate

Jesus, Barnabas and Pontius Pilate Mark 15:1-15 Map of Jerusalem. In our Scripture today, we have Jesus bound by the Sanhedrin, convicted of blasphemy and sentenced to death but there’s one problem: only Rome can put someone to death. So after receiving 40 lashes, Jesus is taken before the Roman ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Get Into The Game!

Contributed by Phil Layton on Jun 26, 2007

Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor Dale has already taught through some of the truths in this

Eph. 4:11-16 Sermon– Get into the game (Preached by pastoral candidate Phil Layton on Sept. 3, 2006) Turn with me in your Bibles to Ephesians 4. As I was preparing for what I would teach on this Lord’s Day, I really felt this passage was essential and formative, and little did I know that Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sarah - The Mother Of Faith Series

Contributed by Thomas Fortini on Aug 14, 2020

Sarah displayed a kind of faith that we can identify with. One that sometimes falters, and flounders, yet God commended her faith, and placed her in His Hall of Faith!

The following is a continuation of the sermon series: Living by Faith. Hebrews 11: 11 By faith Sarah herself also received strength to conceive seed, and she bore a child when she was past the age, because she judged Him faithful who had promised. 12 Therefore from one man, and him as good as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

In The Meantime

Contributed by Dr. Bruce Northam on Jul 11, 2020

In the meantime means, until something expected happens.That is exactly what Peter is discussing in this text.

In the meantime…In the meantime means, until something expected happens, or while something else is happening: “Your computer won't arrive until Thursday. In the meantime, you can use the one at the volunteer desk” or “Meanwhile back at the ranch…”. Meanwhile and meantime can both be nouns or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Trials & Paradoxes Of Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 18, 2014

Those who serve through the difficulties of life & ministry find that God¡¯s grace produces dignity in them & glory for God.

2 CORINTHIANS 6: 3-10 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE TRIALS AND PARADOXES OF MINISTRY [Romans 5:1-5 / 14: ] With an outburst of passion, noble Christian service is described. For those who receive the grace of God, and allow it to carry out its intended working, there is a moving into ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:3-10

Denomination: Baptist