Sermons on First Two Terrors:

Troubler Of Israel

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 22, 2009

First-person monologue, as Elijah: the voice of God is not in the winds of popularity, nor the earthquake of instability, nor the fires of self-destruction. It is in the One in whom God has spoken and who will never leave us.

I’m so lonely. So desperately lonely. It’s been so long since l’ve seen a friendly face. So lonely. So completely alone. I feel … deserted. No one even cares whether I am alive or dead. After all I’ve done for them, would you not think that somewhere in Israel there would be a good word for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are Those Who Bless The People Of God Series

Contributed by David Baeder on Jun 10, 2009

This is the first in a series of sermons on the Old Testament beatitudes. Who are the blessed ones? Those who bless the people of God

Series: OT Beatitudes Title: Blessed Are Those Who Bless the People of God Text: Numbers 22:1-6; 24:1-14. Introduction: I think we’re all familiar with the beatitudes with which Jesus began the Sermon on the Mount, recorded in Matthew 5. I thought it might be interesting to look at some similar ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Waiting Room: "Find Rest" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Jun 21, 2010

Part Two from a series of messages titled “The Waiting Room”: discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting.

The Waiting Room “Find Rest” Last week we began a series titled the Waiting Room with the purpose of discovering what God reveals to us in these moments of waiting. I want to thank all of you who told me my waiting room story was nothing… Romans 8:28 (NIV) And we know that in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 131:1-3

Denomination: Foursquare

Fixing The Focus Of Your Faith Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 1, 2007

This is the second sermon in a series of two on “Fixing Your Focus” from Hebrews 12 which has to do with faith from The Exchanged Life perspective.

So, how do you go about “Fixing the Focus of Your Faith?” Answer: By turning your faith around and pointing it in the right direction. The writer of Hebrews puts it this way “fixing your eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of your faith...” You’ve got to get your eyes off of others, off ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2

Denomination: Baptist

Will You Wait With Me?

Contributed by Jerry Wood on Apr 22, 2008

A first person account of the final week of Jesus from the entrance into Jerusalem through the crucifixion as told by a follower of Jesus.

(Simon comes out through door at back of sanctuary. Sort of stumbling about as though he has just awakened. Walks to the front and drinks some water then turns and is startled.) Oh My! I’m sorry I didn’t realize anyone had come in. A thousand pardons for my rudeness but I had fallen asleep in ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

How To Have A Christ Like Attitude Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Dec 8, 2008

Sermon looks at the example of Jesus who put our needs first. It challenges believers to serve like Jesus.

How to live the Christian life series How to have a Christ like Attitude Part three of 12 Acknowedgement: Dr. Henry Schorr, Calgary AB Good morning. Several years ago Stella Lieback sued McDonalds for pouring hot coffee on herself. Her grandson was driving the car with Stella in it. At her ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-8

One Step At A Time

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 29, 2002

There are two vital things that Jesus wants to know - are you ready for the test? And are you willing to take just one step to become closer to God?

A fourth-grade teacher was giving her pupils a lesson in logic. "Here is the situation," she said. "A man is standing up in a boat in the middle of a river, fishing. He loses his balance, falls in, and begins splashing and yelling for help. His wife hears the commotion, knows he can’t swim, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-28, Matthew 16:9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The God Of Money Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 3, 2018

In this sermon, we look at two people in the Bible who were serving the god of money, and are challenged with how to put money in its proper place.

A. Today we return to our sermon series called “Counterfeit Gods – Defeating the Idols that Battle for Our Hearts.” 1. In this series, we have been learning that anything in life, even good things, can be turned into gods when they take the place in our lives that only belongs to the One True ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

But It's My Day Off!! Series

Contributed by Carl Kolb on Mar 4, 2004

Describes two type of work ethic prominent in our society today and how each of them tempts us to violate the 4th commandment.

What If They’re Wrong Series Exodus 20:8-11 “But It’s My Day Off” It’s a fact of Scripture that we don’t have to observe the Sabbath. The reason we don’t have to is that we are not Hebrew. The Bible says, "The Israelites are to observe the Sabbath, celebrating it for the generations to come as ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Flesh Develops Series

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 29, 2006

This is the second sermon in a series of two from the perspective of The Exchanged Life which seeks to help the believer to see what programmed flesh looks like.

I want to give you a little more insight into the development of the flesh and attempt to enable you to see more practically what it looks like. But first a little more definition. Langdon Gilkey has pointed out the chief characteristic of flesh as self-centeredness in his statement: ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Has A Dream Series

Contributed by Scott Mathews on Mar 22, 2004

First in the series "God has a dream." God has dreams for us we haven’t even imagined.

Adventure Christian Church Genesis 37:1-8 (p. 27) God Has A Dream For North Natomas When you leave today, I want you to pray a prayer with me: “LORD, not my dream, but yours.” There’s nothing wrong with having dreams. Dreams for our careers. Dreams for our homes. Dreams for our community. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Come See A Man Named Jesus

Contributed by Jerry Carr on Jun 3, 2001

As we look at the first 4 encounters with Jesus we find these men describe the full ministry of the Son of God

I want you to notice with me verse 6 of John chapter 1, we find where John the Baptist was the forerunner of the Lord Jesus Christ, God had sent him to prepare the way of our Lord, and he spoken with such authority, that in verse 19 the Jews sent Priest and Levites to ask him who art thou? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:46-51

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Called To The Edge Series

Contributed by Keith Manry on Jun 3, 2003

This sermon is the first in a series which looks at the Church of Acts and challenges modern-day Christians to take their faith to the edge!

Folks, why are you here this morning? I mean, honestly, what brings you to this place? What makes you want to get up and come here and spend an hour sitting in that uncomfortable pew? Is it the opportunity to see your friends and family? Is it your belief that by doing so you’re fulfilling your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

She Brought Life To Her Village Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 3, 2001

In Judges chapters 4 and 5 we meet Deborah who is a great example for mothers today. (Real People True Stories - part two)

Deborah - "She Brought Life To Her Village" TEXT: JUDGES 4 & 5 Being a mother isn’t easy, and anyone who thinks it is... probably has never been a mother. Erma Bombeck in her book, "Motherhood the second Oldest Profession" writes; "I have always felt that too much time was given before birth, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good New For Bad People Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2003

This parable embody two contrasting views of how to approach God; one on the basis of supposed good works and the other on the basis of God’s grace.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 49 “Good News for Bad People” Luke 18:9-14 In verse nine Jesus begins another parable. Because this parable follows the parable of the persistent widow, where Jesus teaches us to be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist