Sermons on Forest:

Keys To Successful Interpersonal Relationships

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Love must be based in God's reality.

1. Love must be based in God's reality. Love should not be hvpocritically Pharisaical. The unconditional love of God is enduring without exhibiting undue anger, irritations, or annoyance. Love has the courage to change the things it can, the serenity to accept the things it cannot change and the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Chameleons

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 11, 2003

A message on relationships and dating that I taught at least once a year during ten years of singles ministry. How to identify the true colors of "Spiritual Chameleons."

Chameleons II Cor. 5:17-19 Introduction Here in South Carolina we have a small lizard that is a chameleon. It can change its appearance to blend in with the environment. If it in the grass, it turns green. If it is climbing up the side of your brick home, it turns reddish brown. It uses this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Sermon On The Amount

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 4, 2004

You can’t take it with you...but you can send it on ahead!

If you were to study the New Testament to discover what Jesus talked about more than anything else, what do you think that would be? Relationship with God, Heaven, Hell, Prayer, Love? MONEY!!!! • 16 OF THE 38 PARABLES ARE CONCERNED WITH HOW TO HANDLE MONEY OR POSSESSIONS. • 1 OUT OF 10 VERSES ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-2, Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Church Of God

The Inner Eye

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Mar 26, 2004

Faith is always based on evidence although it may not be in the form of scientific data. Here are examples of reasonable evidence of God’s power.

The Inner Eye Hebrews 11:1-10 WITHOUT FAITH WE CANNOT FULLY ENJOY and appreciate the blessings of life. While sightseeing out West on a bus tour, a cynical old man criticized the beauty of every national monument—the Grand Canyon, the Pained desert, the Petrified Forest. Finally, the bus driver ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan

I Wish I Could, I Wish I Had....

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Apr 15, 2004

Your Decisions today may mark the future that you have tomorrow. Wishing that you could change the past.

I wish I could, I wish I had..., In the life of many people there are two phrases that many people often say, I wish I could... and, I wish I had..., what they are really saying is, “I’m unhappy with the choices that I’ve made and I’m so far gone in this life, I can never go back and change my ...read more

Scripture: John 8:38-45

Denomination: Pentecostal

Just Do It

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Love is action.

Thesis: Love is action. Intro.: 1. This AM we want to explore the parable of "The Good Samaritan" (Luke 10). a. Along with "Prodigal Son" (Luke 15)--Jesus' most famous stories. b. Deceptively simple. Someone has described this story as "a highly scientific piece of instruction clothed in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

From Crisis To Conquest

Contributed by Brian Spence on Oct 18, 2000

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall.

When attending Bible School in Edinburgh, Scotland, I was constantly confronted by a statement that hung on the dining room wall. It went something like this; "When God is going to do something wonderful, He chooses a difficulty. When He is going to do something very wonderful, He chooses an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:1-29

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Tap Into God's Resources

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us the secrets of God’s wisdom. Paul wrote, "We speak of God’s secret wisdom, God has revealed it to us by His Spirit." (I Cor. 2:7,10) Ask the Lord to help you to discover all of the facets of the Lord’s wisdom for improving your relationships, your personal lifestyle & ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 72:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Glimmer Of Light In The Gloom Of Solitary Confinement Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE LONELINESS AND DESPAIR OF SPIRITUAL SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAN ONLY BE OFFSET BY A VISION OF THE ETERNALITY AND IMMUTABILITY OF GOD

BIG IDEA: THE LONELINESS AND DESPAIR OF SPIRITUAL SOLITARY CONFINEMENT CAN ONLY BE OFFSET BY A VISION OF THE ETERNALITY AND IMMUTABILITY OF GOD I. (:1-7) THE SILENCE OF LONELINESS MAKES OUR HEART WASTE AWAY A. (:1-2) NOTHING IS MORE FRUSTRATING THAN THE SILENCE OF GOD Looking for Answers Looking ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Crucifixion

Contributed by Scott Bradford on Mar 17, 2008

A Good Friday sermon as part of the lenten series Words of Lent. (This sermon quotes several historical perspectives and descriptions of crucifixion)

Four simple words are found in this text: “And they crucified him”. -- "And they crucified him!" Not very descriptive really, considering the severity of the punishment. Obviously, they were words that were meant for an entirely different audience. And audience, who is Jesus’ day, knew exactly what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-54

Denomination: United Methodist

What The Lord Wants For The Season

Contributed by Olorunnisola Oni on Dec 23, 2007

This is a season of giving and receiving. We share gifts amongst ourselves but what do we share with the Lord? This sermon tells us what the Lord God want from you and me as his gift for the season.

Introduction: This is a season of thanksgiving and appreciation. Individuals and corporate organizations spend a lot of money holding end of the year/Xmas parties, exchanging gifts with one and another and generally appreciating one another for the good things did to each other in the year ending. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sticks And Stones May Break My Bones But Words Will Never Hurt Me Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Dec 7, 2006

This is the 5th sermon in the series "Momma Says..."

Series: Momma Says… (James)[#5] STICKS AND STONES MAY BREAK MY BONES BUT WORDS WILL NEVER HURT ME James 3:1-12 Introduction: [You need a tube of toothpaste.] I have a challenge for someone this morning. I’m going to squeeze the toothpaste out of this tube onto this saucer and I want someone ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

She Called Him Emmanuel

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Dec 15, 2006

Jesus is the greatest promise given to us through scripture and realized through the obedience of Mary and Joseph.

Matthew 1:18-25 She Called Him Emmanuel Introduction - Rob Bell, pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church, was having breakfast with his dad and his younger son at the Real Food Café on Eastern Avenue, just south of Alger in Grand Rapids. As they were finishing their meal, he noticed that the waitress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Honoring Freedom's Warriors

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Sep 14, 2007

Honoring those,in our national history, both past and present and those in the scriptures who lived their lives for a cause greater than themselves.

Honoring Freedom’s Warriors Text: Heb. 11:1-2, 24-27, 32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th. It is right and fitting that we celebrate and honor those who were willing to lay down their lives for the cause of freedom. 2. While we ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Discerning Between The Essentials And Non-Essentials

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 23, 2006

This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best

Discerning Between the Essentials and Non-Essentials Phil. 1:9-11 "This I pray that your love would abound still more and more in real knowledge and depth of insight. So that you may discern what is best." "I pray that you would be filled with the knowledge of His will with all ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational