Sermons on Gently Instruct:

Leave It! Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 27, 2003

This message looks at Achan’s sin and examines the costs of our sins

Joshua 6:12-19 Leave it! So far it had been a cakewalk. After wandering in the desert for forty years the people of Israel have finally been allowed to enter into the Promised Land and their entrance has been accompanied by miracle after miracle. And I don’t mean little piddling little miracles; ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Presents Or Presence ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Nov 28, 2003

Giving our family presents for Christmas is great ! But sharing with them "presence" is greater !

Presents Or Presence? Matthew 2:1-11 1. Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2. Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Information Overload Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 3, 2003

We have so much knowledge, but we do not know how to use it. A reverent relationship to God readies us to respond when we lack courage, reinforces righteousness when we are doubtful, and retains reticence when we are tempted to say more than we understan

Only a few years ago, we replaced the old office computer. It was a dual-floppy drive type, if that means anything to you. We decided that we would get a newer computer, the kind with a hard drive on it, so that we could not only do word processing (for the uninitiated, that just means typing, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7, Proverbs 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dad’s Role In The Family

Contributed by Ron Hoffmann on Feb 2, 2005

Father’s have a divine mandate to be the "point man" for their family. Are you?

Ephesians 6:1-4 Father’s Day - 2004 June 20, 2004 *Intro: I read something this week entitled 50 Reasons Why It’s Good To Be a Man. -I won’t read all of them but I did put together my own top-10 list: 10. You know stuff about tanks. 9. You can go to the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

"Children" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 23, 2004

A life of blessing is available to the one who honors and obeys his parents (#12 in The Christian Victor series)

“Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. Honor your father and mother (which is the first commandment with a promise), that it may be well with you, and that you may live long on the earth” In addressing the ever-growing problem in modern society, of children disrespecting ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Orthodox

Fully Equipped Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Apr 18, 2005

ARE YOU FULLY EQUIPPED FOR LIFE? IF THE WORD OF GOD IS NOT READ AND APPLIED DAILY, YOU ARE NOT EQUIPPED TO LIVE LIFE. THE BIBLE IS OUR PERFECT STANDARD OF MEASUREMENT FOR LIFE.

Fully Equipped Text: 2nd Timothy 3:14-17 Introduction. I’d like to tell you a story about a little 9 year-old boy by the name of “Joey”. Joey’s parents took him to Sunday school and his teacher taught the class a lesson from the Bible. Now the lesson the teacher taught was from the Book ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-17, 2 Peter 1:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Battles And Blessings

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Feb 6, 2002

To cope with the battles of life, we need to understand the preattitudes. A sermon leading up to the Beatitudes.

Battles and Blessings Matthew 5: 1-12 February 3, 2002 Did you ever have one of those days when everything seemed to fall apart? For example, you got up & discovered the alarm clock didn’t go off – your head is pounding with a bad cold – you cut yourself shaving – stumped your toe on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

Leader, Deceivers, And Cretans

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on Aug 28, 2002

Sermon on introduction to Titus

LEADERS, BELIEVERS, DECEIVERS, & CRETANS TITUS (Introduction to the book of Titus) I want to think with me a moment this morning. What is the most important letter that you have ever received? For some maybe it was a letter affirming something, like a new home, or something of that nature. ...read more

Denomination: Bible Church

Marks Of A Healthy Church

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 22, 2001

Four marks of a healthy church, as seen reflected in the lives of the believers soon after Pentecost.

What if somebody asked you, “Are you Pentecostal?” “Do you mean do I belong to the Pentecostal Church?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Are you asking if I am charismatic?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” “Do you want to know if I speak in tongues?” No… I mean, are you Pentecostal?” In ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Mistake Of Disobedience Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 7, 2007

To obey is better than sacrifice. Saul learned that lesson the hard way.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a lady who went to the Post Office to mail a gift to a friend. 1. The clerk looked at the package and said, “Is there anything breakable in here?” 2. The woman immediately responded, “Yes, there is a Bible with all its commands in that box.” B. One man went ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Heart After Gods Own

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

A look at why Saul was rejected, but David was called a man after Gods own heart even though they both failed. It was because David, trusted God, was humble, and knew how to repent.

Having a heart after God’s own. Acts 13:22 22After removing Saul, he made David their king. He testified concerning him: ’I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.’ Today I want to compare the lives of two men, Saul and David. Saul was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Language Of Prayer

Contributed by Craige Lebreton on Feb 22, 2006

Thoughts on the Model prayer from the langauge of Aramaic

“The Language of Prayer” (Pastor Craige LeBreton) A few weeks ago…I had a discussion with my pastor… We were discussing prayer…we were talking about its necessity… And it’s power…we were talking about the misunderstanding… of those who pray…how they pray…and what…they pray for… and their ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Parenting - A Calling That Is Not For Cowards Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

Be a great Parent! It does not require that you spend $thousands, go exotic places, or do wild things. But it demands lots of wisdom (which God freely provides to those who ask Him for it), great courage, and tons of stamina. Take these three w

Parenting - a calling that is not for cowards Parents - I want to talk to you this morning. I feel a little like the man who reportedly said, “Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.” Ever feel that way? More times than I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Church At Corinth Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

Lessons to learn from the church in Corinth.

Warnings, Exaltations, & Instructions: The Church at Corinth 1 Corinthians 1:4 ¡V 15 At 4:30am someone pounded on the door of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd¡¦s home. The physician listened to the man on his doorstep explain how his traveling companion had fallen from his horse en route to Washington and had ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:4-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational