Sermons on Finding Hope In This World:

Straight Talk About Spanking

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Dec 5, 2006

This no-nonsense and short sermon about spanking will cut to the chase about child discipline.

Straight Talk About Spanking ~A Biblical Perspective on the Meaning of “Rod”~ If you’ve heard it once you’ve heard it 1,000 times – “Spare the rod, spoil the child.” But is that really in the Bible? Well, yes and no. Technically, that exact phrase is not in the Scriptures. But the principle is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Talk The Talk But Can You Walk The Walk Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#4] YOU CAN TALK THE TALK BUT CAN YOU WALK THE WALK? James 1:19-25 Introduction: [For this sermon, don’t comb your hair, make sure your clothes don’t match, etc…] Talk is cheap. It is easy to tell people things; but to prove it, that is a different story. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

Aggressive Or Slothful

Contributed by John Mccurry on Aug 15, 2007

Encouraging believers to be more aggressive in our witness for Christ

Tuesday, May 29, 2001 AGGRESSIVE OR SLOTHFUL 1 Samuel 30:7 & 8 It is time for the Pentecostal Church that has been the witness of Holy Ghost fire in this world to become aggressive in reaching the soul the clock is ticking. In your Bible the Children of Israel crossed the Red Sea, Moses dies and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Should We Praise The Lord? Parti Series

Contributed by Bob Zinga on Aug 19, 2007

We should praise the lord because: • God himself practices praise within the trinity

I-God himself practices praise within the trinity This may be shocking to some of you, but it is in the nature of God to praise, honor, glorify, exalt, and magnify Himself and even his beloved people. Within the trinity, the God the Father often praises the God the Son. John 12: 28-30 28Father, ...read more

Scripture: John 12:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Enemy Within: Indifference Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon warning against indifference to the claims of God upon our lives.

The Enemy Within: Indifference. Amos 6:1 INTRO.: Amos wrote about 760 BC. It was a time of great prosperity in Israel and also a time of great corruption. They often go together. The rich were getting richer at the expense of the poor. Injustice was everywhere in the land. Judges were bribed and ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Others

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 28, 2007

Our attitude should be that of Christ - our Servant.

Living for Others I. Servant hood should be a virtue. God established it before the foundation of the world. Our example is our Lord Jesus. Phil 2:5-11 5 Your attitude should be the same as that of Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

The Mystery

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

It is mind boggeling to think God could love us even a little bit, nevertheless with a love that endures forever.

The Mystery Eph 3:14-21 14 For this reason I kneel before the Father, 15 from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name. 16 I pray that out of his glorious riches he may strengthen you with power through his Spirit in your inner being, 17 so that Christ may dwell in your hearts ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Storms Yes: But We Have A Miracle Worker.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 14, 2003

Mark’s account of this incident says in chapter 6:48 “and he saw them toiling in rowing.” He saw! Hallelujah he sees.

Storms yes: but we have a miracle worker. Matthew 14:22 -- 33. 11/16/03 Our text this morning comes right on the heels of another miracle of Jesus feeding over 5000 with just five loaves and two fish. Because of that, the multitudes wanted to crown him King. Not for who he was as much as for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Baptismal Talk

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 26, 2003

We are called as Christians to encourage children to come to Christ

Mark 10:13-16 13 People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciples rebuked them. 14 When Jesus saw this he was indignant. He said to them Let the little children come to me and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. 15 I tell ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Anglican

Why John The Baptist?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 3, 2003

Why did God call and entrust his message to John the Baptist rather than Herod or the priests

Thornage 07-12-03 Luke 3:1-8 The mission of John the Baptist Have you ever wondered why God spoke to an uncouth fellow like John the Baptist rather than to the “great and good” like King Herod or the High Priest Caiaphas. Conventional wisdom would dictate ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-8

Denomination: Anglican

The Three Cs In Marrage,part One Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 13, 2003

Part one of three part series in the relationship of man and wife. Dealing with the way to have a succesful marrage according to scripture.1st, Committment in Marrage.

The Three Cs of Marrage The three Cs that aid in a sucessful Marrage. Ephesians 5:20-33 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Inventory

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Dec 28, 2003

The importance and blessings of spiritual inventory.

Inventory is of a great value in all aspects of life. Its importance must not be disregarded but must be well-appreciated. Every year end, inventory is a part of every organization, big and small, non-profit and profit-oriented entities. Inventory is a way of knowing what happened, what is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's In It For Me?

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

What is my reward for following Christ?

Text – Matthew 19; 27 – 30 Subject – What’s In It For Me? Intro. Brothers and sisters, this morning I want to look upon a question asked by Peter that many of us would say was blasphemous. This outspoken Apostle, after Jesus’ conversation with a rich young ruler, asked Jesus what am I going to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Loose Me And Let Me Go

Contributed by Kenneth Cherry on Jan 10, 2004

Don’t allow your past to destroy where God has placed you

Text – St. John 11: 40 – 44 Subject – Loose me and let me go! Intro. The greatest problem that we as believers are faced with is our past. The situations that plague us most are things that took place before we met The Lord. Even if they took place after you met The Lord, and happened in a ...read more

Scripture: John 11:40-44, Ephesians 4:23

Denomination: Baptist

Temples Under Construction

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 16, 2004

God’s calling on every Christian is to ensure that our "temples," Body, Soul, and Spirit are cultivated and ready for the Lord to use.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Temples Under Construction" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal