Sermons on Grave Diggers:

Backsliding, How Does One Become A Backslider?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 24, 2009

In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and to bring Glo

BACKSLIDING, HOW DOES ONE BECOME A BACKSLIDER? In this outline we list a few of the many things that can hinder our spiritual growth and put us on the road to sliding back away from the Lord, His Will and Purpose for our lives. The Lord wants up to live in victory, being an over comer and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-22

Conquerors All

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 8, 2009

We are bored. Feelings shut down because we strive for security and for status, and even for spirituality, but nothing works. Only allegiance to the risen Christ provides fulfillment.

Of all the diseases of our time, the most serious one is boredom. Of all the sicknesses this flesh is heir to, the most fatal is boredom. Not AIDS, not homicide, not heart disease nor cancer, but boredom. Oh, I don’t suppose any mortuary ever tagged a cadaver’s toe with "boredom". I don’t suppose ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:15-22

Denomination: Baptist

Never Leave Home Without Him

Contributed by James May on Oct 14, 2009

Don’t forget to seek the Mind of Christ before you head to fight today’s battles. You need to know God’s battle plan and to have His presence in your life. Never leave home without Him

Never Leave Home Without Him Wednesday, October 14, 2009 By Pastor Jim May Have you ever met worry wart? I’ve seen a lot of people who worried about everything under the sun. No matter what you do, what you eat or what you drink, somebody is always trying to share their fears of what might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 14:8-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

From Furnished Rooms To Fragrant Gardens

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 19, 2009

Now that this church has rebuilt its basic structure, it is time to go on and make it all work. To do so, go back to rediscover God’s intention for humanity and understand that the church is to restore the "garden."

One spiritual principle shows up over and over again in the Scriptures. One theme is repeated endlessly: and that is that the way to go forward is to go back. The way to move ahead with your life is to go back, to go back to its roots, go back to its foundations, where you discover what is valuable ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Paradox Of Self

Contributed by Joseph Anderson on Jan 25, 2011

The importance of self in determining one's destiny. To hell or heaven.

The Paradox of ‘self’ (Luke 9:25) “For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?” Introduction: In 2 timothy chapter 3, Apostle Paul warns us of the terrible times that will be in the last days. The idea is not something new ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:25

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Transference Of Spirits

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Feb 7, 2011

Saul tried to kill David by having him fight a battle with the Philistines.Thinking David would die, and no one would blame Saul. David used the same type of plan with Uriah. Coincidence? I don't think so. Sometimes we pick up bad ideas/attitudes from oth

Transference of Spirits 2Sa 11:14 Now it came about in the morning that David wrote a letter to Joab, and sent [it] by the hand of Uriah. 2Sa 11:15 And he had written in the letter, saying, "Place Uriah in the front line of the fiercest battle and withdraw from him, so that he may be struck down ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:14-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dragon-Slayer! (Part 3)

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 7, 2011

Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this sermon describes the nature and sources of that victory.

DRAGON-SLAYER! (PART 3) Rev. 12: 10-11, 17 Sermon Objective: Through Jesus Christ we have victory over sin and evil; this sermon describes the nature and sources of that victory. Supporting Scripture: Proverbs 24:16; Isaiah 1:18; Matthew 3:11; Luke 22:31-32; John 12:32; Romans 8:31-39; 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:10-11

Denomination: Nazarene

Your Easter Experience

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Feb 16, 2011

Five gifts God wants to give you this Easter: 1. The truth worth trusting (vs. 5-6) 2. The life worth living (vs. 6-8) 3. The Lord worth loving (vs. 9) 4. The future worth finding (vs. 7&10) 5. The story worth sharing (vs. 6-7 & 10)

“Your Easter Experience” Matthew 28:1-10 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Easter Morning - April 4, 2010 *How are you doing this morning? By God’s grace we are able to be here today. And I’ve got to say: you look good! Some of us have on new clothes. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God's Receipe For Peace Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

The message is part of a series on the Gospel of John and shows from the scripture what is necessary in order to have peace.

God's recipe for Peace John 16:25-33 Many of you are familiar with the name Ted Tuner, he is the founder of the cable news network and controls most of the media in this country, which is one of the reasons I choose to get more information from other sources than the nightly news. Ted is strongly ...read more

Scripture: John 16:25-33

Helping The Helpless

Contributed by James May on Mar 6, 2011

The Story of the Good Samaritan carries a message for us all.

Helping the Helpless Sunday, March 06, 2011 By Pastor James May What is the most important question that any man can ask? A number of time, throughout God’s Word, we find those who have discovered what that question is and they voice that question. As I look over this congregation, I see a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Joseph of Arimathea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 27 verse 11-26. Ill: In A.D. 373John Chrysostom became a hermit; • He went alone into the mountains near Antioch, seeking to know God better. • Although his time of isolation was cut short by illness, • He discovered that with God at his side, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Brethren

Glory Of The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 30, 2010

Glory of the Resurrection (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: 1 Corinthians chapter 15 verse 1-19. Quote: Andrew Murray: “Jesus Christ was born twice. The birth at Bethlehem was a birth into a life of weakness. The second time he was born from the grave – “the first born from the dead” – into the glory of heaven and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

Don't You Get Weary, Children

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 30, 2010

Revised for use at the Chapel of a retirement complex: Life is burdensome if it is merely obligation and not love, or if we think our work means nothing. Christ's victory shows the power of a meaningful life.

Riderwood Village Chapel, Silver Spring, MD August 8, 2004 In May our son got married. He and his bride passed out little bottles of soap to be used instead of the traditional rice, so we all celebrated at the end of the wedding by blowing bubbles. Well, my daughter’s child, his niece, ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 23, 2010

Jesus came at the right time

Galatians 4:1-7 One man sent his parents a microwave oven one Christmas. Here's how he recalls the experience: "They were excited that now they, too, could be a part of the instant generation. When Dad unpacked the microwave and plugged it in, literally within seconds, the microwave ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

To Rest Take On Burdens Series

Contributed by T D on Dec 31, 2010

God gives rest for our souls by living up to our purpose in life.

Series: It’s Backwards To Rest Take On Burdens Matthew 11:28-30 We use phrases everyday which do not mean what the literal words say. For instance if I say that I am all ears, I do not mean my entire body is made up of ears or that my ears are big enough that when you look at me that is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free