Sermons on Griping:

The Christ-Like Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Coe on Feb 11, 2015

There are things we need to work on in church to be Christ-like.

The Christ-like Church Philippians 2:12-16 This passage is still dealing with unity—unity in the church and unity among believers. But the passage is unique because it brings up the great subject of salvation. Keep in mind that salvation means deliverance and that salvation is of God. It is ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Pattern For Powerful Personal Relationships (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jun 2, 2014

Paul begins this section of scripture with since you have received all that Jesus purchased and assuming you learned of Him by experience you should have a different lifestyle than the lost. Your life should be characterized by hard work and helpful words

Intro: This week we continue the second part of Pattern for Powerful Personal Relationships. We continue to see the pattern that reveals the resurrection life in us. This is the explanation of John 13:35 “by this they will know that you are my disciples.” If we love the Lord Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

119 - Pt. 1 - Walk, Weather, War Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 14, 2014

Lengthy and loaded. Confrontational and convicting. All reasons we very seldom (but need to) spend time in the One One Nine!

119 - Pt. 1 I. Introduction It is long. It is lengthy. It is passed over by those who prefer brevity. It is neglected by those who prefer short and sweet. It is shunned by the Reader's Digest crowd. However, in its great length is also has great depth. Multifaceted. It is rich. It is worth the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1-175

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hope Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Peter says we are to be ready at all times to give a reason for our hope. All of the reasons for our having hope are found in God and not in ourselves.

Peter writes to Christians who are suffering persecution, and they are soon to experience the full force of the wrath of Nero. He will lash out at them in fury. Does he therefore begin with tears fo despair? Not at all. He begins with a triumphant doxology: “Praise be to the God and Father of our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:1-12

Seven Sundays To Easter: "she Did What She Could" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Spurlock on Mar 5, 2021

If you ever felt like you did all you could for Jesus, the woman in this story knows exactly what you mean!

Introduction: This story takes place in Bethany, near Jerusalem, just a few days before Passover. The Lord Jesus Christ spent some time in Bethany before He made His last journey to Jerusalem to die for our sins and rise from the dead for our salvation. During one of His last meals with friends, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Mother Of Us All Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 23, 2021

We need both a mother and father for our physical life, but we never consider that we need both also for our spiritual life. If God is our Father, as believers, who then is our mother?

Mark Twain said as he read a mistaken account of his death in the newspaper that the report was highly exaggerated. This statement will hold true for much of what is going to be said from pulpits across the land about motherhood. It will be highly exaggerated because it will be unrealistic about ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:26

Why Don't We? (Praise)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 1, 2020

Complaining and fault finding can become a terrible dooming trap. Why don't we praise more? Will we allow the rocks to cry out in praise... Let us offer unto the Lord a sacrifice of PRAISE!

WHY DON’T WE? (PRAISE) By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PRAISE IS MUCH MORE THAN A CERTAIN SONG OR A CERMONIAL HABIT OR A COLD RITUAL. Christianity must be a daily personal relationship with a man and a Holy God. Church is much more than 4 hard walls. Praise is deeper than ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:35, 2 Chronicles 20:20-22, Psalm 22:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Nothing, Human Intentions Brought To Nothing!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 30, 2020

Have you ever given your best effort and it seems like NOTHING? No one sees? No one says THANK YOU? The fruit seems to "not remain?" Peter says: LORD WE HAVE FISHED ALL NIGHT, WE HAVE TAKEN NOTHING. Does your work seem like NOTHING? Why do we get frustrated?

NOTHING, MY HUMAN INTENTIONS, NOTHING By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com *FRUSTRATE, FRUSTRATION: to bring to nothing, disappointment, to make of none effect, to make void, I AM SO TIRED OF NOTHING… I AM FRUSTRATED REALLY BAD. NOT ONLY FISHING WHAT WE EAT… FISHING IS HOW I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:6, Mark 11:22, John 21:3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Joy, My Altitude Of My Attitude

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 26, 2020

CHOICES, 3 WAYS TO DEMONSTRATE KNOWING JESUS. 1. BY OUR LOVE. 2. KEEPING THE COMMANDMENTS. 3. THE REALIZATION OF JOY... Are we habitual murmurers or do we display the brilliant light of JOY. Your daily choice of JOY BECOMES MAGNETIC.

I CHOOSE THE ALTITUDES OF MY ATTITUDES. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 10:36 For ye have need of patience, that, after ye have done the will of God, ye might receive the promise. Hebrews 10:36 (MSG) But you need to stick it out, staying with God's plan so ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:36, Nehemiah 8:8-11, James 1:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Two Different Relationships To Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jul 16, 2016

Two sisters loved Jesus immensely - but only one cultivated her relationship with Jesus for which she is commended

Trinity 8 TSJ and WSG 17-07-2016 Luke 10:38-42 - Martha and Mary Introduction To get to the root of a Gospel reading you need to look at it in context. Darrell Bock in the NIV Application Commentary on Luke says this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Anglican

From Satan’s Slave To God’s Servant: Series

Contributed by James Lee on Dec 4, 2015

I would like to thank Pastor Jerry Shirley for sharing this series on Acts. It has been a blessing as well as a great help. I have used these for our church, as I spend my days caring for my dying father.

From Satan’s Slave to God’s Servant: Acts 16:16-24. Last time, we saw that Paul heard God and because of his obedience, the gospel entered Europe. We looked at Lydia, the first person to be saved because she was searching. Today, we’ll look at the salvation of the slave girl and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Not Even A Minnow! This Hurts.

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 2, 2016

Have you ever gave your best effort and came away with nothing? The battle is in our attitudes. We must go back to the drawing board --- There is more. We must exert a greater effort ...

NOT EVEN A MINNOW! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I HAVE TRIED AND I STILL HAVE NOTHING TO SHOW FOR MY EFFORT? Luke 5:5 And Simon answering said unto him, Master, we have toiled all the night, and have taken nothing: nevertheless at thy word I will let down the net. Luke 5:5 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:5-6, Luke 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Standing On The Promises Of God"

Contributed by Kenneth Q. James on Feb 26, 2016

A sermon to encourage us to trust and stand firm on God's promises.

“STANDING ON THE PROMISES OF GOD” Isaiah 43:1-7 But now thus says the Lord, he who created you, O Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine. 2 When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and through the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: *other

I Was Baptized By... Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Aug 11, 2017

Division is one of the worst things we can bring to church.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Here we are again, today we are going to examine another one of the great complaints we find in the pages of the Bible. • I have always been intrigued by those who for various reasons, feel they are not good enough to be I a church. • I mean when you read the book of 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"getting Ready For Christmas: Walking In The Light"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Dec 11, 2018

A sermon for Advent.

“Getting Ready for Christmas: Walking in the Light” Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 One weekend, author Paul Tripp allowed his teenage son to spend the weekend at a friend’s house. But during the weekend Paul got a call from the friend’s mother informing him that Paul’s son was not at her home. Her son had ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: United Methodist