Sermons on Going The Extra Mile:

Idle=i Dull

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 31, 2001

The disease of idleness creates a life that is dull, lifeless, and unproductive. Usually idle people are the ones who have allowed everything around them to go to hell.

IDLE = I DULL! Thesis: The disease of idleness creates a life that is dull, lifeless, and unproductive. Usually idle people are the ones who have allowed everything around them to go to hell. Main Texts: Ecclesiastes 10:18 18 If a man is lazy, the rafters sag; if his hands are idle, the house ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:5-15, Ecclesiastes 10:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Believe... He Descended To The Dead Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 8, 2001

What did Jesus do in the time between his crucifixion and resurrection. Where did He go? What happened then... what happens now?

I believe… He descended to the dead 1 Pet 3:18-4:6 WBC 28/10/01 2 parts: 1) What happened then… 2) what happens now? - check out one of my sermons on tape 5th Nov 2000 am What happened then? 1 Died! May simply be a repetition of ‘crucified… died… buried’ - descend to the dead = DEAD! Went to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You're At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 7, 2004

This sermon brings for the biblical truth that we shouldn’t be "hanging on" when we’re at the end of our rope - we should be letting go!

What To Do When You’re At The End Of Your Rope: 1. Recognize you’re a lost cause. - vv. 8-10. - I mean, of course, a lost cause to solve the problem on your own. - we follow our brilliant plans, but end up at the end of our rope. - they probably chose this route because they hoped to gain the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 3:8-20

Denomination: Baptist

Holiness Is Healthy Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 5, 2005

So this morning we are going to talk about proportion in the Christian life. To guide our thoughts our primary text will be Titus 2:11-14.

Holiness is Healthy Titus 2:11-14; 2 Peter 3:14-18; 2 Corinthians 3:12-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI February 20, 2005 Third Sunday of Lent One of the books that in recent years has caused a ruckus inside and outside of the church is The DiVinci Code by Dan Brown. The seed for the story is ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Walk The Talk, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jun 16, 2005

A continuing study of Ephesians. "If you are going to talk the talk, then you’ve gotta walk the walk". True in the world; but also very true for the Christian.

Introduction 1. If you are going to talk the talk… · Then you gotta walk the walk. · In other words, if you are going to open your mouth and start making promises… · You better be prepared to back it up with your actions… · That’s good advice whether you are talking ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

"The Perfect Storm"

Contributed by Leonard Hunt on Jun 25, 2005

To get to the other side in life, you must go through a storm. What do you need to know about your storms to get there?

“HOLD ON HELP IS ON THE WAY” MARK 6:45-50 INTRODUCTION: TODAY WE WILL SEE THE HOW’S AND THE WHY’S OF STORMS IN OUR LIFE ONE OF THE REASONS WHY MOST PEOPLE DON’T MAKE IT THROUGH STORMS OR HAVE NERVOUS BREAKDOWNS, ABOUT TO LOSE THERE MINDS IS BECAUSE THEY DON’T UNDERSTAND. PEOPLE TAKE VALIUMS ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-50

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Camping At The Foot Of The Mountain

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 25, 2004

Talking about going deeper in our relationship with Christ. Not being satisfied at the foot of the mountain, but moving up the mountain where God’s glory dwells.

“Camping at the foot of the mountain” Intro: Have you ever just sit back and read what the Bible says about the two different kinds of people in the Church today. There are those that talks about seeing the kingdom of God but there are those that I believe that God is showing us that desire and ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-4, Exodus 24:9-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Said

Contributed by Jeffery Clemens on Mar 22, 2004

A chronological look at what Jesus said as written by John, leading to the question "are you 100% sure you will go to heaven when you die?"

JESUS SAID: JOHN 5:1-14 1 AFTER THIS THERE WAS A FEAST OF THE JEWS, AND JESUS WENT UP TO JERUSALEM. 2 NOW THERE IS IN JERUSALEM BY THE SHEEP GATE A POOL, WHICH IS CALLED IN HEBREW, BETHESDA, HAVING FIVE PORCHES. 3 IN THESE LAY A GREAT MULTITUDE OF SICK PEOPLE, BLIND, LAME, PARALYZED, WAITING ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Defeat, Shame & Victory

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

Today we are going to survey chapters 2 through 7 of I Samuel. And as we do we will uncover several lessons for the family, the church and the world.

DEFEAT, SHAME AND VICTORY TEXT: I SAMUEL CHAPTERS 2-7 INTRODUCTION As we continue our study in the book of I Samuel I want to again emphasize that even though we are under the New Covenant that the Old Testament is still relevant for Christians today. Paul in I Corinthians chapter 10 was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Appealing Spirituality

Contributed by Paulson Pulikottil on May 4, 2005

Our spirituality should attract others to Christ. Sometimes Christians live their lives in such a way that makes non-Christians would avoid going near a church.

An Appealing Spirituality 1. Introduction One can appeal or repel. The secret of a magnetic spirituality. 2. The Dangers of a Repelling Spirituality Isa. 56.3: The Church is meant to be a culture solution. A place where people can find nourishment and grow. But what happens in the Church most often ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 56:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Dealing With Grief"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 3, 2004

Grief is something to go through, not hold on to. God’s comfort can bring us through difficult times and he certainly will do it.

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 5, 2004 “Dealing with Grief” John 14:1-6 I Thess. 4:13, 14 Introduction: This week marks the third anniversary of 9/11, that horrible day when we saw unfolding before our very eyes on TV where terrorists brought death and destruction to the lives of 3000 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Strong Wings Require Deep Roots

Contributed by James May on Jan 12, 2004

If we are going to soar into the future on eagle’s wings to build a strong church for the Lord we must first have some strong and deep roots.

STRONG WINGS REQUIRE DEEP ROOTS Sunday, January 11, 2004 – AM (This message is partly based on a sermon by Rev. Franklin Jentzen) Ephesians 3:17-21, "That Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-21, Isaiah 40:31, Colossians 2:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The River

Contributed by Dan Farrell on Jul 19, 2001

God wants us to “get into” the River. He wants us to “get into” Him. He wants us to “go Hard after Him”.

INTRODUCTION: God wants us to “get into” the River. He wants us to “get into” Him. He wants us to “go Hard after Him”. The River is the “Moving of/with/to God”... the “Healing of God”... the “Power of God”... the “Life of God”... the “Glory of God”... the “Peace of God”... I. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Hold On When You Feel Like Giving Up

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

How do we keep holding on when we feel like giving up? How do we find the strength to persevere, to go on?

Ever feel like giving up? Ever feel like quitting? Ever feel like your situation is so hopeless that the only thing you can possibly do is leave? Just walk away, head out the door and never come back? In extreme circumstances, people can feel so much emotional pain that they take their own lives. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:17

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Assurance To Those In Crisis

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

A story has been told of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going.

A story has been told of a dying man who asked his Christian doctor to tell him something about the place to which he was going. As the doctor fumbled for a reply, he heard a scratching at the door, and then he had his answer. "Do you hear that?" he asked his patient. "It's my dog. I left him ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist