Sermons on Gods Eye View:

Overcoming Anger Toward Belligerent People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some situations. 70% of arguments are caused by a harsh voice tone. "A harsh word stirs up anger, but a soft ans

HOW TO DEAL WITH YOUR ANGER TOWARD BELLIGERENT PEOPLE Eph. 4:28-32 Illustration:Whatever is begun in anger ends in shame. B. Franklin. Belligerent people often struggle to control their anger. Their harsh words and sharp tone of voice tend to escalate feelings of hostility in some ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Types Of Symptoms Manifested By People Who Depend On Masks - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 25, 2001

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12

TYPES OF SYMPTOMS MANIFESTED BY PEOPLE WHO DEPEND ON MASKS - 2 Cor. 10:8-12 Just as a doctor diagnoses causes by looking for physical symptoms so a contextualizer should ascertain spiritual causes by looking for certain symptoms of pretentiousness. The following is a brief list of some the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Handles For The Hard Times Series

Contributed by Rich Young on Jan 18, 2001

First in a series of sermons for dealing with difficult times.

“Handles for the Hard Times” (Sermon #1) TEXT: I Thess 2 :17 - 3:5 INTRODUCTION · Army Chaplain had a sign on his door that said, “If you have troubles, come in & tell me all about them. If you don’t have troubles, come in & tell me how you do it.” · Regardless of who you ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stopping At The Mouth Of A Miracle

Contributed by Larry Goodwin on Feb 6, 2001

Don’t allow cicumstances to keep you at arm’s length from you miracle

There are a few points about our text that I would like to mention, while we are on our way to the message. #1, the Bible says that Mary visited the tomb early, when it was still dark. Matthew 28:1 actually says it was, "the end of the sabbath...," somewhere between 3 and 6 a.m. And whether you ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

You Can't Win If You Don't Finish Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 12, 2001

Second of Three Sermons on Ministry. General theme is built around "March Madness" - NACC basketball. Our Theme is "March Ministry Madness". This sermon encourages Christians to have a good "spiritual diet" and to exercise their faith in ministry.

Get in the Game 3/11/01 …You Can’t Win if You Don’t Finish Basketball is a great game It is a simple game with many subtleties. The objective is simple - One team tries to score the most points by getting the ball through the hoop while the other team tries to stop you from doing it. Simple! ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opportunity: The Da Vinci Code

Contributed by Don Jones on May 2, 2006

The sermon is designed to get the church to take advantage of the discussions about the Da Vinci Code to tell others the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

5-7-2006 Acts 17:16-18 - Opportunities: The Da Vinci Code West Glendale Baptist Church Pastor Don Jones 16While Paul was waiting for them in Athens, he was greatly distressed to see that the city was full of idols. 17So he reasoned in the synagogue with the Jews and the God-fearing Greeks, as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Things

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 11, 2003

Song of Solomon 2:15 says, "Take us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."

THE LITTLE THINGS Matthew 13:31-33 Introduction: 1. I remember a conversation I once had with a friend of mine that I traveled with—Bill Daab. 2. We were discussing the Christ life and exactly what it means! 3. I remember saying, "Well, I quit doing all the big things that were bad and I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Questioned Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Aug 12, 2002

This sermon develops Pauls concern with the Galatian church deserting the gospel, and discrediting his ministry.

Introduction: I. Has your integrity ever been questioned by someone? A. Has your motivation been questioned? B. Has your drive been questioned? C. Purpose? D. Reason for action? E. Life? F. Ministry? II. You’re not alone – the Apostle Paul’s ministry was questioned? A. That is right, the Apostle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Too Can Be A Rock

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Sep 21, 2002

Talks about the life of Peter. How beter went from a rugged fisherman to the leader of the Church.

Peter You Too Can Be a Rock Introduction A. How many of you have ever thought about Rocks? B. I admit it does not come up in every day thought process with me C. I do not sit there thinking about Rocks D. But this week I did think about Rocks E. If you were to grind as fine as you could you would ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Forgiveness

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 22, 2008

A devotion on Forgiveness.

FORGIVENESS Matt 18:21-35 * As we come to the Lord ’s Table tonight, I offer this thought; “Divine forgiveness is the central part of the gospel.” Jesus left heaven to make provision for our forgiveness • The word of God teaches that divine forgiveness is intrinsically tied to human forgiveness. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Baptist

Barnabas, A Christian Example

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Nov 9, 2010

An example for every Christian, Barnabas is an often overlooked figure crucial to the early church effort. He led others to Christ and brought glory to His name, what better can be said of someone?

BARNABAS INTRODUCTION 1. Barnabas is a wonderful character in the Bible 2. This study has been rewarding study and I pray it will benefit you TRANSITION: To begin, let's examine: I. Who is Barnabas? A. According to Acts 4:36, his name was Joseph &he was a Levite, the priestly tribe 1. He was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Make The Angels Laugh

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

How to make the angels laugh (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

How to make the angels laugh – Pt 2 Reading: Luke chapter 15 verses 1-10 (1). The first thing needed for reaching the lost is compassion. • Jesus had the "tax collectors and sinners" gathering around him. • Notice these are lost people who were not running from Jesus but rather running to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Ruth Rejoicing Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 21, 2010

In four short chapters we move from tragedy to triumph, from despair to joy, from emptiness to fullness. This book begins with famine and funerals, and concludes with a wedding and the joyful birth of a son.

The final chapter of this quiet drama takes place before the town gate of Bethlehem, where all important transactions were conducted. Here is where the matter of Ruth the foreigner would be settled. After the late-night rendezvous of chapter 3, Boaz goes right to work; he finds his kinsman and ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22

Denomination: Congregational

"I’d Like To See You Make Me!"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Feb 23, 2010

Will we gather under Jesus’ wings?

Luke 13:31-35 “I’d Like to See You Make Me!” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Jim is a man in his late sixties. He still works hard at his job, and worries about the ebb and flow of money that comes in. It causes him to have many sleepless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-35

Denomination: United Methodist

Resident Evil

Contributed by Michael Walther on Jul 29, 2011

Based on the Parable of the Weeds, this sermon examines how Satan works within the church and how the church overcomes.

Resident Evil Matthew 13.24-43 Introduction Jesus prepares the disciples and the church for troubles that lie ahead. The Bible tells us that Satan attacks the church constantly. We usually think of those attacks coming from the outside as Peter said, “The devil prowls about like a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran