Sermons on Frustration:

Jesus' Opord Series

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

This message frames the great commission as an operations order from our Commander-in-Chief, Jesus Christ.

God’s Operation Order to the Church Sean Lester January 7, 2007 Text: Matthew 28:19, Galatians 12:8-10, Introductory thoughts a. As an officer candidate in Army National Guard I am required to learn how to lead troops. The first procedure in troop leading is receiving and understanding a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Aroma Of Christ

Contributed by Allen Joseph on Jul 28, 2006

This sermon is actually preached in a graduation service and it talks about the dignity and speciality of being a minister

AROMA OF CHRIST The theme for this year is “Aroma of Christ” and the text is taken from II Cor.2:15. Let me read it for you. “For we are the Aroma of Christ for those who are being saved and those who are perishing.” Paul is known for his dramatical usages and the play of words. He says we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:15-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Mixed Metaphors Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Oct 10, 2006

3 of 5 messages in Colossians. This message deals with spiritual growth and the source of spiritual strength. Several illustrations and thoughts came from Brian Bill - Sermon Central Contributer.

Life 101 Deeply Rooted Mixed Metaphors In Colossians 2:6-7, Paul mixes several metaphors in order to describe the process of spiritual growth: Many commentators believe that this is the theme of the entire book, sort of like the hinge point of Colossians. Spiritual progress is an orderly ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transformers!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 23, 2007

Christianity is not a religion of information, but rather about a relationship with Jesus Christ that results in transformation. God wants us to be transformers!

TRANSFORMERS! OPENING JOKE: As the new pastor in town was walking down the street, he saw a little boy straining every muscle to reach the door-bell. He realized the little guy would never make it, although he admired the kid’s tenacity. So he walked up on the porch to help. "Here buddy, need some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: *other

When God Calls Your Name

Contributed by Guy Caley on May 8, 2006

Sermon about God’s response to suffering. God sends us as his messengers.

On any given day you can find headlines that make you wonder what God is doing in the world. In the last few weeks we’ve seen wildfires in the western US, flooding in Europe, Genocide in Sudan, suicide bombers in Iraq. Any thoughtful person has to ask, Where is God in all of this. Moses must ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Do You Know He Can Do It?

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus brought healing at the pool which wasn’t popular. Do we allow tradition to trump life?

Background: Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of one of the feasts. Most commentators believe it was the Feast of Passover, but we can’t know with 100% certainty. Nonetheless, Jesus arrives in Jerusalem at the time of the feast, and as you would expect the crowds are large. If it were ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Call

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Feb 16, 2009

God calls each person to serve Him. Are we?

January 11, 2009 Exodus 3 - 4 THE CALL Have you ever been asked to do something which you really did not want to do? Maybe you were asked or TOLD by your parents to . . . Clean up your room eat your veggies do your homework sit down . . . stand up . . . Be quiet . . . speak up . . . Or at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Eternal Focus Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Apr 3, 2008

In order to fully follow the plan of God for our lives, we sometimes have to change our focus.

“Eternal Focus” April 6, 2008 Me: Sometimes we have to learn to see things in a different way. * Fed EX Logo We need to see beyond the obvious to the deeper level. You: Do you see things from a God perspective or from your perspective? God: Today we are going to look at an instance in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Win Over Anxiety

Contributed by Laren Whaley on Apr 8, 2008

We are living in days of high anxiety, with great concern over the state on our nations economy, wars and rumors of war around the world, the continued threat of terrorism, and the upcoming national elections. God’s Word however, offers us hope, strength,

You Can Win Over Anxiety Phil 4:4 - 7 (NKJV) 4Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

First Things First

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 21, 2007

Many times we fail to receive the Lord’s blessings because we put what we love before us rather than what the Lord wants.

FIRST THINGS FIRST GENESIS 29:25-27 When morning came, there was Leah! So Jacob said to Laban, “what is this you have done to me? I served you for Rachel, didn’t I? Why have you deceived me?” Laban replied, “ It is not our custom here to give the younger daughter in marriage before the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

It Isn't Fair Lord

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Jan 3, 2008

A meditation in 2 parts - a Christian complaining about how awful Christmas has become, & God’s response. I included the Christmas story from Luke in the service.

A CHRISTIAN AT PRAYER Lord it just isn’t fair the way they treat us at Christmas time. We’d worked hard to put on the specials this year. Harder than ever perhaps. Did they come – did they heckers like. And the crowds down in town this year seemed bigger too Lord. From the moment they switched ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Methodist

Images Of Light

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Jan 12, 2008

By making the claim to be the light of the world in the temple, Jesus was invoking images that we may have never thought of before. Here are the images of light that Jesus roused in the minds of His listeners.

INTRO In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. The same was in the beginning with God. All things were made by him; and without him was not any thing made that was made. In him was life; and the life was the light of ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Discipleship Boot Camp

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

Partnering in Ministry

"Discipleship Boot Camp: Partnering in Ministry Matthew 10 August 3, 1997 Intro: Each of our four gospels has a different emphasis. We’ve been looking in Matthew at the presentation of the King. In chapters 1-4 we saw the Person of the King. In 5-7 the Principles of the King. In 8-10 the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Changing The World In A Moment

Contributed by John Pierce on Jan 30, 2006

When we share our faith, we have the chance to change the world for an individual, and perhaps even thousands of people, in a moment.

Change the World In a Moment It was likely a day as any other. The work day was over and she was looking forward to spending time at home doing the things she did each night. To look at her, you would not see anything but another woman heading home after a long day at work. You would not see ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking By Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2009

Christians walk a different walk. Not only do we walk along a different path, but we also walk in a different manner. The difference is caused by our active and dynamic relationship with Jesus.

2 Corinthians 5:6-10, 14-17 “Walking By Faith” INTRODUCTION Various Christian groups have attempted to define what it is like to live as a Christian. At the turn of the twentieth century, the evangelist, Billy Sunday, believed that temperance was the mark of a Christian. Christians shouldn’t ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:6-17

Denomination: Lutheran