Sermons on Frighten:

Hit Me Instead!

Contributed by Eric Sellgren on Feb 13, 2002

I don`t advise you to try doing what I did - only if God is prompting you!

HIT ME INSTEAD. One evening the phone rang. It was a woman whom I had visited from time to time. She wasn`t a Christian; in fact she was very dubious about the whole business of Christianity - she couldn`t see what relevance someone who lived 2,000 years ago could possibly have to her today. I`d ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33, Matthew 5:11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Have A Go!

Contributed by Cameron Horsburgh on Nov 5, 2001

Fear of failure is no excuse for inaction.

Text: Mt 25:14-30 I recently came upon this interesting list of words. Let’s see if you know what they mean: 1.Peladophobia: fear of baldness and bald people. 2.Aerophobia: fear of drafts. 3.Porphyrophobia: fear of the color purple. 4.Chaetophobia: fear of hairy people. 5.Levophobia: fear of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Holiness

An Attitude Of Fellowship Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

From the unity of the Spirit in days of crisis, the church was born with an attitude of fellowship. From those beginnings, the fellowship of the church has been carried on to us.

AN ATTITUDE OF FELLOWSHIP Acts 2:42-47 INTRO: A commercial airliner waits at the extended arm of the passenger loading dock, preparing to embark from a major international airport. It could be almost any airport in the Western world. Without looking directly at one another, passengers filing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Guides And Protects. Series

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 20, 2003

Third in a series of the names of God. Jehovah Roi. The Lord is my Shepherd.

Who is God? The God who Guides and Protects. Psalm 23 “Put your trust in God because His is the Good Shepherd.” Intro: Changing gears: from eternal, almighty God to the shepherd God. Israel: “God, Yahweh as a shepherd? No way!” - David was a shepherd, understood the role he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Would The Devil Say About Your Life???

Contributed by Carl Willis on Mar 21, 2003

What would the enemy say about you?

Today I want to start you off with a question. If I really want to know what kind of person you are, who should I ask? Let me suggest to you that I would want to talk to your enemies. Let’s go to our scripture: God gave Paul the power to work great miracles. People even took handkerchiefs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 19:11-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holiness That Is Beautiful

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Mar 23, 2003

I. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY LIFE II. THE BEAUTY OF HOLY SPEECH III. THE BEAUTY OF A HOLY DISPOSITION IV. THE HIGH PURPOSE OF THE BEAUTY OF HOLINESS:THE WORSHIP OF GOD!

HOLINESS THAT IS BEAUTIFUL 1 Chronicles 16:29 Outline by Kenneth Trent Mark D. Stetler, January 5, 2003 p.m. Parkway Church of God (Holiness) “Give to the Lord the glory due His name; Bring an offering and come before Him. Oh, worship the Lord in the beauty of holiness.” I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:29

Denomination: Church Of God

The Family Pleasing To God Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 31, 2007

To have a spiritually healthy church, Paul recognizes the need to address family issues. Even in today’s culture that gives a warped family view, these are the principles that will guide your family into a relationship with God that will strengthen not o

The Family Pleasing to God Colossians 3:18-21 I. Wives (v. 18; Titus 2:3-5) a. Love the husband and children b. Homemakers c. Submissive to the husband’s leadership (Ephesians 5:22, 24; 1 Peter 3:1-6) II. Husbands (v. 19; Ephesians 5:23, 25-33) a. Love the wife (1 Peter 3:7) b. Lead ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

With A Shout Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 5, 2006

4th in the series "Left Behind: 1 & 2 Thessalonians."

1 Thes 4:13-18 Illustration: Thanks for the Memos from NPR’s show “What do You Know.” Usually these memos contain quite a bit of confusion (http://www.notmuch.com/Features/Memos for examples) The occaision of Paul’s letter to the Thessalonians is a bit of confusion about the Lord’s return—they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Winning With People: Say The Right Words At The Right Time Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

It all happened so fast, it was difficult for Esther to draw the conclusion that she had to act. Wouldn’t her position as queen keep her safe? Or, could Haman take her life, too?

25 Ways to Win With People How to Make Others Feel Like a Million Bucks By John C. Maxwell and Les Parrott III 1. Start With Yourself – King Solomon (I Kings 3:5-14) 2. Practice the 30 Second Rule – Jesus and Simon Peter (John 1:42) 3. Let People Know You Need Them – Paul (II Tim. 4:11) / ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

Life In The Fourth Stanza

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 7, 2008

Meditation for November 25, 2007 singspiration.

This is the season of the song. What holiday, other than perhaps Easter, do we celebrate and remember with so much singing? Christmas carols and songs are a part of this holiday season. What would Christmas be like without the classic carols, “Silent Night” or” Away In A Manger?” Or the traditional ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Why Do We Fear Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jan 4, 2010

With Jesus in our boat, we have no need to fear. God’s presence and power in our lives stills our storms and calms our fears.

Matthew 8:23-27 “Why Do We Fear?” INTRODUCTION You probably know this already, but our crystal balls don’t work very well. A year ago who would have thought that we wouldn’t feel any more secure flying than we did in the days after 9/11? Who would have foreseen that we’d be pouring troops ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Lutheran

348 - Shadow Road

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Oct 16, 2007

Walking with God under the shadows. SECRETS FROM THE SHADOW ROAD.

Sermon # 348 ¡V SHADOW ROAD SECRETS FROM THE SHADOW ROAD Key Verse: Psalm 23:4 -- Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death (deep darkness), I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me. Define: Valley, Mountains, Shadow, Death „X Valley ¡V ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Baptist

The Path Toward Victory Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Nov 24, 2007

Every winning team has a game plan that will bring them the victories. So too with Christians. Watchfulness, persistence, faithfulness and God’s power and presence pave the pathway for victory.

Luke 21:5-19 “The Path Toward Victory” INTRODUCTION What does the future hold? Is the world going to get worse, get better, or stay the same? Many people in the United States fear the future. After 9/11 they are scared. Certainly Islamic terrorism remains a threat not only to the United ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:5-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Give Your Life

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Mar 6, 2008

Our society identifies with the expression "Live your life!". However, the message of Christ to his disciples is "Give your life!". (A contrast between heathen and Christian power)

Give Your Life The world might identify with the expression, “Live your life!” Text: Mark 10:42-45 I. Heathen government a. Power corrupts i. “Nothing, indeed, but the possession of some power can with any certainty discover what at the bottom is the true character of any man.” ii. Delilah’s ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hope For Hopeless Times

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

In a day of despair, there is hope in the promised Messiah of God.

Hope for Hopeless Times Jeremiah 33:14-16 During the Second World War the US Army was forced to retreat from the Philippines. Some of their soldiers were left behind, and became prisoners of the Japanese. The men called themselves "ghosts", souls unseen by their nation, and were forced on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:14-16

Denomination: Baptist