Sermons on Flip Flopping:

My Soul Looks Back Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 30, 2003

When we look back at our lives and the disasters they contain, we do have to ask whether we brought some of these things on ourselves, whether scapegoating is occurring. But God is at work in all things, even disasters, for the Kingdom.

I’m convinced that the best education in the world is the one you gain listening to other people tell their life stories. So much can be learned just from hearing what others have been through. This past week I attended a workshop for ministers. It was supposed to be about creating and handling ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Declaring Christ In The Dark"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2006

Jesus doesn’t send us to the comfortable places only, to declare Him. Sometimes we need to be in the dark places.

27 Jesus went out, along with His disciples, to the villages of Caesarea Philippi; and on the way He questioned His disciples, saying to them, “Who do people say that I am?” 28 They told Him, saying, “John the Baptist; and others say Elijah; but others, one of the prophets.” 29 And He continued by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Orthodox

Standing Firm In Trials Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

Persecution is promised to believers; therefore we should not be surprised when we encounter trials of various kinds. In the midst of difficulties, we must continue to increase in love for people as we anticipate the return of Christ.

Standing Firm in Trials Here are a few breaking prayer needs that have been compiled by a ministry called “Open Doors.” (Taken from the Pastor’s Guide for the “International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church,” www.opendoorsusa.org). Vietnamese authorities recently arrested a pastor and held ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13, 1 Thessalonians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

When The Son Sets You Free

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jun 18, 2001

The Gospel is a message of freedom... It is a message of good news for the poor; freedom for the prisoners; sight for the blind and of release for the oppressed. And it is a message that is still needed today...because far too many are still not free

"When The Son Sets You Free" INTRODUCTION In the movie Brave Heart Mel Gibson plays the role of a man from Scotland whose name was Wallace. It was a great movie - very graphic in the battle scenes but it really gave you a feel of what battles were like back in those days. Wallace was ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36, John 8:30-38, John 8:31-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Beginning - Part 1

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2001

In this message we begin a study of Nehemiah to see how we can have a new beginning.

"A NEW BEGINNING" TEXT: NEHEMIAH 1:1-11 Have you ever needed a new beginning, a fresh start, a clean slate - a do over, have you ever needed a second chance after you had really blown it? I’m sure Bill Buckner would love to have a second chance at that ground ball hit to him on the 6th game of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Investing Where It Counts Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2006

By looking at Jehosphaphat, will invite the audience to explore where they are investing their lives

1. Title: Investing Where It Counts 2. Text: II Chronicles 17:3-19 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, May 21,2006, first in the series “The Kings and I” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the relationship between God’s blessing and Jehoshaphat’s faithfulness -for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 17:3-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Clockwork: Living In The Present Series

Contributed by Shannon Lewis on Oct 14, 2006

God Opporunities come in our lives but are we awake, alert and advancing when they arrive?

Clockwork: Living in the Present by Shannon Lewis 10/15/06 The last time we visited this sermon series we looked at the first dimension of time management: Learning from the Past. This week’s sermon of the 3 part series we’ll be exploring: Living in the Present. Just a quick recap before we ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:2

Christmas According To Mark Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 17, 2014

Mark fled and folded but was not disqualified. That's the message of Christmas. A first-person narrative.

Christmas According to Mark Mark 1-2 Rev. Brian Bill December 13-14, 2014 Offering: “Under Bethlehem’s Skies” I understand you met my friend Matthew last Sunday – He would have really liked that song because he wrote about the birth of Jesus under Bethlehem’s skies. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:45

Denomination: Baptist

His Mission Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Nov 10, 2009

Eight sermons that deal with eight unique characteristics of Jesus. Got the idea from Joe Causey.

“Eight Unique Characteristics of Jesus Christ” “His Mission” Luke 4:14-30 Sometimes our words can get us into trouble. A man who smelled like a brewery flopped on a seat at a bus stop next to a priest. The man’s shirt was stained, clothes messy, and a half empty bottle of wine was sticking out of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Who's Your Daddy?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 17, 2013

Father's Day Sermon that points our attention to the importance of being a daddy to our children and ultimately we are all children of the Heavenly Father

TITLE: WHO’S YOUR DADDY SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 2:41-52 I thought it important that we spend a few minutes this morning to recognize what our society has dubbed this Third Sunday of June each year to be “FATHER’S DAY.” We are beginning to see more men return to the Universal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

When Good People Do Bad Things Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

A look at David's sin and the hope that remains for those who have sinned.

The children begged for a hamster, and after the usual fervent vows that they alone would care for it, they got one. They named him Danny. It was 2 months later when Mom found herself responsible for cleaning and feeding the creature. She located a prospective new home for it. Mom was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Stone Is Rolled Away

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 6, 2012

"WHY WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY?" AND "FOR WHOM WAS THE STONED ROLLED AWAY FOR?" Was it rolled away for Jesus? No, he was already gone. And besides, the risen Son of God doesn’t need anyone to do anything for Him. So who was the stone rolled away for?

3-24-03 The Stone is Rolled Away It was dark as they arose that Sunday morning. The two got up and put ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

It's A Wonderful Life Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Dec 9, 2012

What would the world be like if there was no Christmas and No Jesus? This message was inspired by John Ortberg's message "Who is this Man?"

It’s a Wonderful Life (Begin with Clip from “It’s a Wonderful Life” scene where George meets Clarence and wishes he had never been born” It’s a Wonderful Life has consistently been ranked in the top 100 movies of all times, it has been called the number one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jonah Prays-God Delivers Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 2, 2008

Jonah’s rebellion has brought God’s discipline. In the midst of the belly of the great fish, Jonah cries out to God and God delivers him.

(adapted from messages by Stuart Jones and Barry Cameron) SERIES: “DISCOVER OBEDIENCE: Jonah – Not Just Another Big Fish Story” TEXT: JONAH 1:17-2:10 TITLE: “JONAH PRAYS – GOD RESPONDS” OPEN: A. Have you ever heard of a book entitled: The Worst-Case Scenario Survival Handbook? It ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Men Of Militant Mercy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 15, 2009

In response to the Million Man March and Promise Keeper’s rallies. God’s men need to step up and mentor children, take chances on the helpless, build practical structures, and become evangelistic.

The image remains strong and vibrant in my mind, after all these years: the image of my father, marching. Y’left, y’right, y’left. One-two-three-four. Marching. No, my dad was not in the army; he wasn’t even a veteran, having been born a little too early for the First World War and a little too ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:1-6

Denomination: Baptist