Sermons on George Bernard Shaw:

God, Why Don't You Do Something Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Feb 16, 2004

This sermon examines Jesus’ delay in coming to the aid of Martha, Mary and Lazarus. In it we see Martha’s struggle with disappointment culminating in a powerful expression of faith. A video clip from "The Greatest Story Ever Told" is used to help communic

God, Why Don’t You Do Something? Fortifying the Foundations # 25 John 11:1-37[1] 12-28-03 There were obviously a lot of people who wondered why Jesus hadn’t done something to help his friend, Lazarus. Verse 37 “But some of them said, ‘could not he who opened the eyes of the blind man have kept ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-37, John 5:19

Denomination: Charismatic

Faith, That's The Way It Goes! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 18, 2004

Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions.

Faith, that’s the way it goes! Thesis: Faith is built up in our lives as we learn to pray in the Holy Spirit, Keep ourselves in the love of God, learn to wait, reach out with the Gospel to the lost and by having a hatred of evil’s corruptions. Scripture Texts: Jude 20-25 NIV 20But you, dear ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-21, Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making Marriage Work

Contributed by Chris Talton on Mar 19, 2004

This sermon draws four principles for successful marriage from the book of Ruth. 1st of 2 parts.

February 22, 2004 Ruth 1:1- 2:23 “Making marriage work” INTRODUCTION A boy came home from Sunday school and his mother said, "What did you talk about at church?" The boy said, "Marriage!" "What did you learn about marriage?" his mother asked. The little boy thought for a moment and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Extreme Makeover: Dirty Hands Series

Contributed by Steven Dow on Apr 1, 2004

This is the second sermon in the series Extreme Makeover. A faith that doesn’t get it’s hands dirty is dead.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: DIRTY HANDS James 2:14-26 April 4, 2004 Introduction: Today we will be continuing our series titled “Extreme Makeover” in which we are looking at the book of James to see what kind of makeover Jesus would give us. Last week we saw that Jesus wants us to have big ears so that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Miracle Cpr Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

Jesus’ first miracle was at a jubilant wedding at Cana. From the circumstances and process of the miracle we learn much about the way our Lord operates as well as the appropriate response to Him.

Miracle CPR Fortifying the Foundations #5 John 2:1-11 3-30-03 Intro: This morning our text is found in John 2:1-11. As you recall from Chapter 1 Jesus has been identified as the Messiah in John the Baptist’s meetings. The first day Jesus was there John recognized Him in the crowd and announced ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11, John 20:30-31

Denomination: Charismatic

Which Trail Are You On?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

When it all boils down, this is what you’ve really got. You can live a wasted life, or, You can live a wise life. It all comes down to the path or the trail you choose to walk on.

When it all boils down, this is what you’ve really got. ß You can live a wasted life, or, ß You can live a wise life. It all comes down to the path or the trail you choose to walk on. Throughout history there have been many famous trails. ß The Appalachian Trail ß The Oregon Trail ß The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Roots Of Evil Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

911, Part Six

THE ROOTS OF EVIL (EZEK 28:11-19) The biggest winner after the events of September 11 did not show up to claim the prize. Oddly, Christians stop noticing, blaming or challenging him once a war breaks out. He was not a Taliban official, an Al-Qaeda fighter, or a cave dweller in Afghanistan. George ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:11-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Blood

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 23, 2002

The importance of blood as illustrated by the Bible.

THE BLOOD By Gerry Pratt PART I The life of all flesh is in the blood Gen. 9:4 - 4“But you shall not eat flesh with its life, that is, its blood. Lev. 17:11,14 - 11‘For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:12-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Gift Worth Waiting For Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Nov 6, 2001

The second of a four part series with focus on the birth of Jesus

A GIFT WORTH WAITING FOR John Maxwell INTRODUCTION: In Luke, chapter 2, we have the story of Mary and Joseph going to Bethlehem and the birth of the Christ child. I would like to talk to you about God and His timing this morning, and how Christmas, more beautifully than any other story, teaches ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-6, Galatians 4:4-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

#3. Exercising Moral Purity Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 24, 2004

What’s a “near” autopsy? Well – it’s opening up the body before it stops breathing. This near-autopsy is on our culture in America…the way we live in the good ol’ USA. I want to look inside the body before it becomes a corpse.

THE PASTOR’S POINTS Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships ---------------------------------------------- May 23, 2004 ---------------------------------------------- A Mom shared about how …one night our family was doing ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Light Of Unity - Ephesians Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Mar 21, 2006

We are to live our lives in a manner that is worthy of our calling from God and that is rooted in the unity of the Spirit.

The Light of Unity – Ephesians 4 On the Lighter Side of life: Can you imagine yourself to being the nun that is sitting at her desk grading these papers all the while trying to keep a straight face and trying to maintain her calm and posture! PAY SPECIAL ATTENTION TO THE WORDING AND SPELLING. IF ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

Dealing with difficult people requires special skills. Sermon uses biblical examples to discuss how to deal with (1)Aggressive Controllers (2) Indirect Manipulators (3)Emotional Leaches.

Surviving Unhealthy Relationships Series: Cultivating Healthy Relationships #3 1 Samuel 25:14-25[1] 2-13-05 Intro The subject of our message this morning is How to deal with difficult people (while taking roll of duct tape and baseball bat out of bag)[2]. For the last couple of weeks we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:14-25

Denomination: Charismatic

"Saints Live Faith" Romans Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live their faith on a daily basis and it will be revealed to those who are around them. When we live our faith we actually encourage others in the Body of Christ.

"Saints Live Faith!" Romans pt. 2 Opening Illustration: Video clip from Blue Fish TV called Fast Food Parody - McFaith - This humorous clip expresses the truth of how some people approach and live their faith in today’s world. Thesis: We learn from Paul in Romans that the saint will actually live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Ordinary To Extraordinary Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Oct 31, 2006

Learn with Esther how to understand and follow the invisible God through the incredible trials and challenges of life.

From Ordinary to Extraordinary Series: Letting God Guide You April 24, 2005 Last week, (if you were here), you’ll remember that we left Esther with a catch-22 decision to make. She had to decide if she was going to save her own neck and be safe… or risk her life by going out on a limb for Gods ...read more

Scripture: Esther 5:1-5

Denomination: Wesleyan

Temptations Men Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations common to men

(adapted from messages from Dan Webb, Bob Russell, and Mark Jones) SERIES: ¡§FATAL TEMPTATIONS¡¨ TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; SELECTED TITLE: ¡§TEMPTATIONS MEN FACE¡¨ OPEN: A. The Father¡¦s Day ¡§Top Ten¡¨ List of Things Men Have Been Itching to Say for Years¡K --I wouldn¡¦t ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ