Sermons on From Externals To Internals:

A Surprise Calling From God

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Jul 20, 2006

I did this in character as an introduction to a study of the Minor Prophet Amos.

Introduction I. Yehweh, have not I worshiped you with a full heart? A. Have not I been faithful? B. Have not I lived my life to please you as best as I possibly could. II. But Lord, You know that I have people that depend on me. A. I have a family. B. I have laborers. C. Lord, what ...read more

Scripture: Amos 1:1-3

Denomination: Methodist

Drifting From The Love Of God

Contributed by James May on Aug 2, 2006

What will we answer when we are confronted with confessing our belief in Christ?

Drifting from the Love of God Youth Service The film that you will see will last only about 6 minutes but it will make you think. To set the scene let me tell you about it before we start. The man and woman in van are a Pastor and his wife who are on vacation. He has preached about Jesus all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:37-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living Life From The Overflow

Contributed by Jess Bousa on Sep 18, 2006

In order to live life out of the overflow of our relationship with God, we must love one another habitually, connect with God daily, and reflect on the depths of God’s love regularly.

Introduction: There was a Christian marriage counselor who was known for bringing restoration to those who were on the verge of divorce. His nick name was “The Love Doctor.” He always had the right scriptures to say and advice to give. What made him so good at his job wasn’t the degree’s he had ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Healing From Damage Emotions Series

Contributed by Glenn Arellano on Sep 21, 2006

A healde heart is a happy heart. God wants to heal our damage emotions for us to enjoy life even in the midst of conflicts.

A lot of us have difficulty in relating to others because of hurts in our lives. These affects the way we communicate and also the way we handle ourselves. This is one reason why we intentionally or intentionally hurt others. Not until we are healed from our pains, we will always have difficulty in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Heel Grabber To Israel Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Sep 22, 2006

Wrestling with God brings victory!

From Heel Grabber to Israel Text : Gen. 32:22-32 Introduction 1. Read Gen. 32:22-32 2. Illustration: "You must pray with all your might. That does not mean saying your prayers, or sitting gazing about in church or chapel with eyes wide open while someone else says them for you. It means ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Methodist

Understanding The Creator From Creation

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

The tells us that we can understand the creator from creation.

Understanding the Creator From Creation Last week I began to just marvel at the complexity of creation. And then in my devotions I read this particular passage (Psalms 19:1-6). Biblical writers tell us we can infer something of the greatness of the creator in the wonders of the creation. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bringing Cause From Chaos

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on May 15, 2006

God is not the author of chaos but he can take even our chaos and bring His great cause from it.

Our Web Site: cbcbedford.com ------------------- BRINGING CAUSE FROM CHAOS. ACTS 6:1-8 A. This is the first place that there was trouble in the church. There was commotion, confusion, disorder . They say that a church should never have any disorder in it. That may be so but there ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Message From A Frustrated Writer Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on May 20, 2006

First in a series of sermons on Revelation. This is a first person sermon in which I portrayed John, the writer of Revelation, complaining that (1) nobody was reading my book, and (2) nobody who read it understood it.

I Am John – Frustrated Writer (This is a first person sermon. The more participation from the congregation, the better. I did this in period costume and remained outside the sanctuary until it was time for the sermon. After the other minister read the scripture, I allowed for a long, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:8-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Escape From Reality

Contributed by Dean Shriver on Jun 1, 2006

Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? Is there any guarantee you’ll have your job a year from now? Is there any guarantee I won’t get cancer or you won’t die in an auto accident? Is there anything certain in this world? Is there an

October 10, 2004 HOW TO ESCAPE FROM REALITY Matthew 13:47-50 Is there anything about tomorrow we can be certain about? For instance, will George W. Bush be re-elected as president? Two weeks ago that almost looked certain. Now, the polls tell us that the race is a dead heat. Will the Utes go ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hear From God

Contributed by Jennifer Casto on Jun 1, 2006

Ways to hear from God and develop relationship and effectual communication with Him.

HOW TO HEAR FROM GOD INTRODUCTION: Is the voice I am hearing God’s – “But God speaks again and again, though people do not recognize it.” (Job 33:14) Commonly Asked Questions (new and old converts) in the church are ---“How Can I Discover God’s Guidance?” "How do I hear from God?" ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:14

Denomination: *other

Receiving A Vison From The Lord

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Jun 11, 2006

How do you get a vision from the Lord? What are you supposed to do when you think you are receiving a vision from the Lord?

Receiving a message from the Lord Habakkuk “Our company has lots of vision, but nothing ever gets done.” Is that vision? No. A vision is something that must be. Call for help (Hab. 1:1-4) Habakkuk received message b/c he complained. Habakkuk “Violence, misery, destruction, arguing, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Being Born From Above

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 11, 2006

Being "born again" and being "born from above" are different sides of the same coin. Christ Jesus says, we cannot enter the kingdom of God without a dramatic, spiritual change. Putting it another way, we have to be born of the spirit from above.

Being Born From Above – John 3: 1 - 17 Intro: 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. “What have you done to deserve heaven?” asked Peter. The 1st man, a police officer, said, “I enforced the law and fought crime.” Peter said, “OK, go on in.” The 2nd was a wealthy man who said, “I ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Running From The Nursing Home

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jun 18, 2006

Quickly, get the shoes and take off. Glad we missed that events. That minister is crazy! Me visit the nursing home! Give me a break.

REAL RELIGION THEME: REAL RELIGION MAKES A REAL IMPACT ON A PERSON’S LIFE TEXT: JAMES 1:27 INTRODUCTION The women of the congregation were trying to pull my hands from the pulpit in the church building. My family never went to church with Brent and me. Every Sunday my family would drop ...read more

Scripture: James 1:27, James 1:27-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Good Gifts From The Father

Contributed by Keith Butler on Aug 1, 2005

The gifts we receive from our Heavenly Father are similar to the gifts we receive from our earthly father.

GOOD GIFTS FROM THE FATHER Luke 11:1-13 Key Verse and Theme: “If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!” (Luke 11:13) 1. Fathers answer their children. Luke 11:9-10 A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons Learned From A Failure Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Aug 15, 2005

Moses’ great failure actually led to a greater salvation.

Lessons Learned from a Failure Exodus 2: 11-25 Ever considered starting life as a failure? Of course not, who would? But did you realize that many successful people began as failures. The great Polish pianist, Paderewski, was told by his music teacher that his hands were much too small to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Methodist