Sermons on God Is Still In Charge:

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Brodie Bruner on Nov 17, 2000

This sermon examines the profound topic of The Meaning of Life from a wordly and then Godly perspective to bring the listener to a point of clarity in their life's meaning and purpose.

The Meaning of Life To begin our discussion of the meaning of life, we began with life's end, death. Bill Moyers, the famous commentator who spoke at SMU during the week, quoted on death: "Each night when we pitch our tent, we are one day's walk closer to our final destination." "Through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Finding Your Focus

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 13, 2002

This is a leadership team devotional that I wrote reminding us to keep our focus on Christ

Finding Your Focus Matthew 14:22-36 March 5, 2002 Leadership Team Devotional Introduction I. Magnifying Glass II. The need for focus Focus can be our best friend or worst enemy, when we keep our focus on positive things it is a true friend, when we focus on the negative it becomes our worst ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Church Of God

The Tale Of Two Kings

Contributed by Maurice Brown on Jun 16, 2001

Comparisons between King David and King Jesus

INTRODUCTION A. Meet two great kings today 1. One is David, the second King of Israel 2. The Other is Jesus Christ, the King of Kings and Lord of Lords B. Some remarkable similarities between these two Kings 1. David was a man after God’s own heart - no other king like him ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Time To Remember

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jun 27, 2001

At the Lord’s table it is a time to remember.

In the movie, "Remember the Titans" football coach Herman Boone takes his team for a early morning run into the darkness. Through the darkness they run as well as through woods and creeks until they end up at the grave yard and battle field of Gettysburg. There he calls upon the boys who are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Killed Jesus

Contributed by Bob Groves on Jan 19, 2002

Looking at the love that jesus has for people & how it appleis to our lives.

4th of July is all about Freedom... Series – FREEDOM – Deals with Inner Issues... Unresolved...Holding us...We’re not Free from... I want to Stay Focused on REVIVAL – Realized that Many Can’t Live in it – Because of INNER ISSUES – That Haven’t Been turned over to JC... Therefore – Cant ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Lesson On Fathers

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men.

Thesis: Good fathers are neither wimps or macho men. Intro.: 1. Today is the day recognized in our society as "FATHER'S DAY." a. We want to honor FATHERS today. b. Biblical basis ..................... Eph. 6:1-4. c. Typical Father's Day sermon: 1) Directed toward Fathers and designed to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

How To Have A Healthy Crisis

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us.

Thesis: Depending on how it is handled, a crisis can either make us or break us. Intro.: 1. Illust. The Chinese do not have an alphabet as we know it. Rather than letters, words are represented by symbols. They have an interesting word-symbol for "crisis." It is a combination of the symbols for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Taming The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue.

Thesis: A focal point of discipleship is controlling the tongue. Intro.: 1. Illust. General Robt. E. Lee was once asked what he thought of a fellow officer in the Confederate Army--an officer who had made some mean-spirited remarks about him. Lee thought for a moment, then rated him as being very ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

How Jesus Made Complex Problems Easy To Understand

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities.

One day the Pharisees came to Jesus hoping to entrap Him in a complicated discussion about priorities. The religious leaders thought, Jesus will probably misquote or show some point of weakness in His interpretation of the law and the prophet's teaching. The Sadducees and the Pharisees asked Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

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

The Hot And Cold Treatment Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 25, 2003

Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues.

The Hot and Cold Treatment (Luke 4:14-30) Question: Why do we respect strangers more than we do someone who is tried and true? I. Let’s Look At Jesus Rejection in Nazareth to Find Some Clues 1. In His own province, but outside of His hometown, Jesus was well received... (1) after the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Bitter Or Better Series

Contributed by Mark Lennon on Feb 3, 2003

Intro on James, #1 Do trial and testings make you a bitter or better Christian?

Book of James Introduction & 1:1-4 The Book of James was written by the half brother of Jesus. It is also believed to be one of the first books of the Bible that was written. The Book is also a practical book rather than one of theology. It is call “the little big book”, it is often times ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4, John 15:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Firstborn From The Dead

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Jun 14, 2006

If others came back to life before Jesus, then what does this phrase “firstborn of the dead” really mean?

INTRODUCTION Colossians 1:18 “And He is the head of the body, the church, who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead, that in all things He may have the preeminence.” Revelation 1:5 “and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler over the kings ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:18

Denomination: Church Of God

The "If" In Revival Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 31, 2006

Jesus stands at the heart’s door and knocks and if we allow Him entrance, He will give revival and renewal.

The “If” in Revival Rev. 3:20 INTRO.: If ever a congregation needed a revival, it was the congregation at Laodicea. Read Rev. 3:14-22. Let’s look at our Lord’s invitation to them and consider it in the light of the need for revival. “If anyone hears my voice and opens the door, I will come in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

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