Sermons on God Was Pleased:

Broken And Spilled Out

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 21, 2005

This sermon reveals how we are to be willing to empty ourselves for the cause of Christ in service to others.

Broken and Spilled Out John 12: 1 - 8 Intro: My first visit to the Palace of Versaille in France I was overwhelmed by the extravagance. Why? Take a moment to think about what the most extravagant thing you have ever done for yourself or someone you love. Hold that thought! I. Mary teaches ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Knowing The Truth - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 28, 2006

We spoke of the half-truths we tend to accept and allow into our lives, whereas, Jesus is calling us to His being the absolute “Truth”. I want to continue with this by saying that the problem some have with Jesus being the Truth is that it requires for J

Review of last week. Read John 14:6 We spoke of the half-truths we tend to accept and allow into our lives, whereas, Jesus is calling us to His being the absolute “Truth”. I want to continue with this by saying that the problem some have with Jesus being the Truth is that it requires for Jesus to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Church For The Last Days (Part 2)

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 28, 2008

As the coming of Christ draws near, what kind of a church is needed?

A CHURCH FOR THE LAST DAYS (Part 2) 2 Tim. 4:1-5 Introduction: What kind of a church is needed as the days of Christ draw near? 1. The COMMAND of the MASTER (v.2a)Preach 2. The CERTAINTY of the MESSENGER (v.2b)Word 3. The CONTENTS of the MESSAGE (v.2d)Balanced gospel 4. The COMMITMENT that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Church Of Transition

Contributed by Ric Veal on Jan 30, 2008

From the regular to the radical

THE CHURCH OF TRANSITION Joshua 1:1-9 Introduction: . The word transition means the passing from one condition, place, or activity to another. . From the lukewarm to the hot; from death to life . From the passive to the active. . From the talk to the walk; from lack to abundance . ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage Problems And Problems About Marriage Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 27, 2007

A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations.

MARRIAGE PROBLEMS AND PROBLEMS ABOUT MARRIAGE (Part 1) 1 Corinthians 7:1-16 Introduction A. We must remember that Paul is responding to questions. B. Paul directs his teaching to people in three different situations. I. The Marriage of Two Christians (vv. 1-11). A. Some seem to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Gadarene Teen

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Oct 4, 2007

How the Gadarene is a lot like our teens today; looks at the ways people in the community treated him, how he treated himself and how Jesus treated him.

The Missing Teen: How the Gadarene Was Like A Teen Luke 8:26-39; Mark 5:1-20; Matthew 8:28f The People Didn’t Like: 1. The way he dressed (for a long time, he didn’t where clothes) 2. Where he hung out (for a long time, did not live in a house, but at ‘tombs’) 3. They way he talked 4. The way he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

Prophecies Relating To The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 27, 2008

Birth of Christ series (2 of 5).

THE BIRTH OF CHRIST PROPHECIES RELATING TO THE MESSIAH Luke 24:27 INTRO: Last time, we looked at the prophecy of the Messiah to come. To day, we want to continue with the Prophecies Relating To The Messiah. I. JESUS HIMSELF ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:27

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 30, 2008

A fresh look at the communion service.

1. COMMUNION IS A COMMAND "this do...this do" The command to partake of the Lord’s Supper is as important as any of the 10 commandments. Communion is not an optional extra. Eating and drinking at the Lord’s Table is more important than eating and drinking your daily food. 2. COMMUNION IS A ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-34

Courage And Cowardice At The Garden Gate Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 15, 2008

Peter’s Denial of Christ (part 2 of 2).

COURAGE AND COWARDICE AT THE GARDEN GATE (Part 2) John 18:15-18, 25-27 INTRO: This morning, we started this message on the life of Simon Peter, and just got started. We saw how he was tempted by the devil, and denied ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Get Sidetracked

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 30, 2008

LIFE WILL THROW MANY CHALLENGES OUR WAY, BUT THE TASK AT HAND IS TO NOT GET SIDETRACKED. JESUS WAS CONFRONTED BY A GROUP OF PHARISEES TRYING TO DERAIL HIM OF HIS PURPOSE, BUT HE EXEMPLIFIES HOW TO PRESS FORWARD.

DON’T GET SIDETRACKED MATTHEW 12:1-13 FEW WEEKS – LESSONS OF PERSEVERANCE OLYMPICS – MICHAEL PHELPHS SHAWN JOHNSON REBECCA SONI (HEART SURGERY) DNC – SENATOR BARACK OBAMA . . . RNC – SENATOR JOHN MCCAIN/GOV. SARAH PALIN (PAY-LIN) . . . LONG BEFORE THERE WAS A SEASONED JOHN MCCAIN LONG ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:1-13, Matthew 12:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Participating In All The Mysteries Of Christ

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 13, 2008

We need to imitate Mary, Mother of Jesus, especially by participating in the suffering of Jesus.

Participating in All Christ’s Mysteries Sept 15, 2008 When the Vatican Council schemas were laid out initially, the Blessed Virgin Mary was to have her own separate document. But Pope John and the Council Fathers wisely placed her within the context of the Church, as “Mother of the Church.” The ...read more

Scripture: John 19:25-27

Denomination: Catholic

Get Your House In Order Physically Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Sep 14, 2008

This sermon give the physical responsibility of each member of the family

“Get Your House In Order Physically” Text: II Kings 20:1 “In those days was Hezekiah sick unto death. And the prophet Isaiah the son of Amoz came to him, and said unto him, Thus saith the LORD, Set thine house in order; for thou shalt die, and not live.” Timothy 2:15-17 15 Study to shew thyself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1

Denomination: *other

Year Of Jubilee

Contributed by Christine Forehand on Oct 22, 2008

Year of Jubilee -- year of liberty every 49 years and on the 50th year it was one big party—it was the great equalizer!

(sing: Days of Elijah) I. Introduction: Peanuts cartoon (Lucy goes up to Charlie Brown with a paper and pen and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” Then she goes to Shroeder with the same paper and says, “Here, sign this. It absolves me from all blame.” Finally she comes to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 25:8-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Must Protect Innocent Human Life

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 1, 2008

The call of Christ and St. Paul to serve the poor and powerless is most pronounced in the matter of protecting human life from conception to natural death.

November 3, 2008 St. Martin de Porres How shall we serve the poor? How shall we balance off attention to our own interests, as well as the interests of others? How shall we give a feast and invite the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind–in short, the marginalized and powerless who have not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Catholic

He Leadeth Me--He Maketh Me Series

Contributed by W. Alderman on May 4, 2008

This is a study showing the shepherd-sheep relationship.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD "HE MAKETH ME – HE LEADETH ME" TEXT: Psalm 23:2 ; John 10:1-15 W. Max Alderman INTRODUCTION: This second verse shows the difference ways that He teaches His sheep. Notice the contrasting nature in which He teaches ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2, Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Baptist