Sermons on Grass Is Greener:

After All I Have Been Through,i Still Have Joy

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Jun 1, 2007

No matter what comes your way, You still have Joy!

The Author of out text is David; you do remember David don’t you? - His name means “beloved”, a man after God’s own heart - You remember David, Jesse’s boy; he watched the sheep as a boy - You know David, he was a musician - David, an armor bearer for King Saul, he killed Goliath. - This same ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-24, Psalm 118:1-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stuck In Bed Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jan 16, 2007

This is the third in a series exploring keys to living a life of freedom and spiritual victory in 2007. This message explores a spirit of passivity that can keep us from the battle.

(Extensive inspiration and quotation for this sermon taken from "This Day We Fight" by Francis Frangipane.) All right. . .here we go. We have been building block upon block over the past three weeks. Taking steps towards a declaration that this year we win! Week #1 – We followed up Christmas by ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-2

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Place Of Rest

Contributed by Sheldon Friesen on Jan 21, 2007

We live in a very tense, fast paced world that is in a hurry!

The Place Of Rest Introduction We live in a very tense, uptight and fast paced world filled with hurry... A Washington newspaper carried the story of Tattoo the basset hound. Tattoo didn’t intend to go for an evening run, but when his owner shut the dog’s leash in the car door and took off for a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:22-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Believing God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 21, 2002

Abraham is such a great man of faith that at times its hard to relate to him. God knew that, so He told us few things about this super-hero of the faith that help us understand how powerful his faith really was.

OPEN: A man once told a story about his 84 year old grandmother. Apparently, she fiercely maintained her independence and lived alone in the old family home. Her 4 children lived in the same town, but she rarely called them except in emergencies. It was with some apprehension, therefore, that he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The World's Most Acceptable Sin Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 24, 2002

Worry is the painful preoccupation with the consequences of what “might” happen. The Lord forces us to think about why we are not to worry in these verses.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 33 The World’s Most Acceptable Sin Luke 12:22-34 Worry is the number one mental disorder in America. “The Mayo Clinic claims 80-85% of total caseload is due directly to worry and anxiety. Many experts ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-34

Denomination: Baptist

Your Attitude Shapes Your Resolve (Resolution)

Contributed by David Richardson on Dec 28, 2005

Every story, every life in the Bible deals with attitude, man’s attitude before God. The great men and women of the Bible allowed God to shape their attitude, which, in turn, shaped their resolve.

Title: Your Attitude shapes Your Resolve Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17 Psalm 90:1 A prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, you have been our dwelling place throughout all generations. 2 Before the mountains were born or you brought forth the earth and the world, from everlasting to everlasting you are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Glorify God In All Things Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 24, 2006

We are called to glorify God in all things.

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 6:1-20 TITLE: “GLORIFY GOD IN ALL THINGS” INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul asks the Corinthians church to take a look at everything they’re saying and doing and then ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

4 Steps To Welcome Jesus Into Your Life

Contributed by Rick Sunstrom on Mar 8, 2006

This sermon is based on the text of Mark 11:1-17 and gives you 4 things you can do to welcome the presence of the Lord into your life.

4 Steps to Welcome Jesus into Your Life 3/20/05 1) Be willing to let the Lord use what you have Mark 11:1-6 As Jesus and his disciples approached Jerusalem, they came to the towns of Bethphage and Bethany, on the Mount of Olives. Jesus sent two of them on ahead. 2"Go into that village over ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Genesis 10-11 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Apr 3, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 10-11

Genesis 10-11 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 14, 2007 Introduction Genesis is the book of beginnings. We’ve seen the creation of the universe and the creation of man. We’ve seen the fall of man as Adam and Eve sinned and were removed from the garden of Eden. We’ve seen the wickedness of man ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Is God In Times Of Crisis

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Apr 19, 2007

In times of crisis, God comforts us so that we can comfort others.

Where Is God In Times of Crisis? Text: 2 Cor. 1:3-7 Introduction 1. Illustration: In light of what happened this week at Virginia Tech University, many people all over the country are asking, "Where was God when all of this was going on?" Just as they asked it on Sept. 11, 2001. They ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Methodist

God's Fingerprint

Contributed by Larry Moore on Dec 9, 2006

A message about one of the spiritual attributes of God that’s described with physical examples. The responsibility of believers to be a part of this attribute.

God’s Fingerprint Luke 11:20, “But if I cast out demons with the finger of God, surely the Kingdom of God has come upon you.” Does God have fingerprints? I think, that at least figuratively, we have to say that He does. Let me give you a few facts about fingerprints before we get into the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Easter 2006

Contributed by James Powell on Dec 25, 2006

Easter Sermon

A story is told in which an accountant answered an advertisement for a top job with a large firm. At the end of the interview, the chairman asked, “One last question—what is three times seven?” The accountant thought for a moment and replied, “Twenty-two.” Outside he checked himself on his ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Holiness

"showdown On The Mountain" Series

Contributed by Dwight Davis on Aug 16, 2003

This is the second sermon in a series of four exploring the life and ministry of the prophet Elijah.

Elijah Part II “Showdown on the Mountain” Let’s begin this morning by reviewing briefly our previous sermon in this series dedicated to the life and ministry of Elijah. First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39, Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Manna - What Is It?

Contributed by Charles Degner on Aug 21, 2003

The manna in the wildnerness, like our daily bread, reminds us of God’s goodness and grace to us.

Exodus 16: 2-16 Pentecost 11 – B Rev. Charles F. Degner August 24, 2003 Are you familiar with this picture? [An old man bowed in prayer over a piece of bread and a bowl of soup.] You will find it hanging in many Christian homes as a reminder to be thankful for our daily bread. There ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Retribution & Relief Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2005

II Thess Series #1: When trouble comes, it does NOT mean God is giving you RETRIBUTION. We may deserve RETRIBUTION --- but God offers RELIEF.

Retribution & Relief II Thessalonians 1 SCRIPTURE READING: II Thessalonians 1:1-7 INTRODUCTION: Have you ever seen one of those commercials for a cell phone where cellular static causes some confusion? I remember one where the wife asks her husband to “Bring home a movie; something old.” The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ