Sermons on Groaning:

Prepare To Follow

Contributed by Ralf Bergmann on Jun 26, 2002

How well do we follow when Jesus calls us to follow? Oftentimes it requires an abrupt stop, an about face, and then a totally new direction.

Sermon Title: Prepare to follow Sermon Text: John 1:43 Sunday, June 25th, 2000 – Evangelical Church of Oskaloosa Scripture introduction: I think most young Christians are told when they ask what they should read first in the Bible, is to read the book of John. It tells quite clearly that Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43

Denomination: *other

Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 11, 2001

Why living the "Whoever dies with the most toys" philosophy of life will not satisfy.

Who Wants To Be a Millionaire? (Christian Survivors; Living Godly in a Godless World) James 1.9-11 & 5.1-6 January 14, 2001 When down-and-outers get a break, cheer! And when the arrogant rich are brought down to size, cheer! Prosperity is as short-lived as a wildflower, so don¡¦t ever count ...read more

Scripture: James 1:9-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Bright Side To Dark Times Series

Contributed by David Gauthier on Jun 6, 2001

This message details how Christians can view the hardships of life positively in the light of the fact that God uses them to help us mature spiritually.

“The Bright Side to Dark Times” James 1:1-18 Introduction: Having lost in a fire virtually everything they owned, the Spafford family made new plans, including a move from Chicago to France. Horatio Spafford planned the trip for his wife and four daughters to be as trouble-free as possible. To ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

For Seekers Of Every Spiritual Blessing

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 14, 2001

Know that God wants to bless with tremendous blessings (past, present, future)and it gives Him pleasure to do so.

For Seekers of Every Spiritual Blessing by Andrew Chan, PBC Vancouver, BC Ephesians 1:3-14 “…blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing…” Is it true? Many perhaps wonder where is this blessing. How can God be blessing. Look at the world… not much blessing, … But from the very beginning ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I'm So Glad I'm A Part

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 9, 2001

The blessings of being adopted into the family of God as well as the responsibilities of sonship.

I’m So Glad I’m a Part of the Family of God Gal 3:26-4:7 26 You are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus, 27 for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 There is neither Jew nor Greek, slave nor free, male nor female, for you are all one in Christ ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

From The Depths To Deliverance

Contributed by Jerry Dunn on Mar 14, 2002

The depths of sin and despair cause us to recognize our need for deliverance which can come only through Christ. It is from the depths that we cry to God.

From the Depths to Deliverance Psalm 130 Many of the 150 psalms recorded in the Old Testament were written by David, King of Israel, and they vary between praise and petition. In some, David gives praise unto God for the wonder of His Person, and the power of His might as One who provides for and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What In The World Is God Doing?

Contributed by Phil Morgan on Apr 2, 2002

Sermon on the problem of suffering in the world.

I think we’ve ALL been shocked and horrified by the events that have been unfolding in Kosovo, and the scenes we have witnessed of tens of thousands of refugees pouring into the surrounding countries as a result. People driven from their homes; families separated; stories of widespread murders and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:6-19, Romans 8:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rizpah

Contributed by Rickey Shive on Feb 15, 2002

Rizpah, though insignificant in status, proved to be the focus of two defining events in the life of God’s people. It is from her story I hope we can learn some valuable lessons!

Introduction: Rizpah (Riz-puh) was a concubine of King Saul who had bore Saul two sons. She is, in one sense, a very insignificant character. As a concubine, she had very little status nor influential power. Concubines were considered as “secondary wives,” they were inferior to the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-14, 2 Samuel 3:7-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Answer To Your Prayers

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

God’s answers to your prayers: No Slow Grow Go

The Answer to Your Prayers - Psalm 69:13 Remember Johnny Carson. I know most of you youth have no I idea who I am talking about but he was the king of late night television before Jay Leno. He had a lot of different comic routines he did each night as a part of his monologues or entertainment. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 69:13

Denomination: United Methodist

Smoke On The Mountain Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 7, 2001

An introduction to the Ten Commandments.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 13 Introduction to the Ten Commandments Smoke On The Mountain Exodus 19:1 - 19:25 Today according to prevalent mindset, what is right or wrong has to be decided in each given ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 19:1-25

Denomination: Baptist

Is That Your Final Answer

Contributed by Scott Weber on Mar 28, 2001

The cross is God’s gift of a second chance to us with a guaranteed lifeline. Which of the two criminals that Jesus was crucified with are you like? What will your final answer be to Jesus?

Is That Your Final Answer? Luke 23:32-43 I am amazed at what becomes popular in our culture sometimes. ABC’s game show "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" became a huge hit about a year and a half ago. Regis Philbin is now a household name. Phrases like, "Is that your final answer?" have become ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Season Of Mourning Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

The hope of the Christian is not that we will never experience grief or sorrow. Our hope and confidence is that when we do, Christ will strengthen and comfort us.

This is week two of a series of messages on the topic of “seasons” in the Christian life. What’s a season? A season is a period of time, long or short, when our lives tend to be dominated by one particular issue. For instance, last week, we looked at “waiting” as one of these seasons. The purpose ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:2-4, Lamentations 3:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Compassionate Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is compassionate toward us, because he created us, and because Christ became one of us.

When you picture God, what do you see? What kind of mental picture do you get when you think of God? Do you see God as a kind, jolly old fellow, sort of like Santa Claus or a favorite uncle? Do you see Him wearing a robe and crown, sitting on a throne? Is he holding a lightning bolt, like Zeus, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Not To Faint

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Apr 10, 2001

This message looks at some things as Christians we should not faint in doing.

"Not to Faint" Text: Luke 18:1-8 Introduction: -The title of our study comes from verse 1 of our passage, "And he spake a parable unto them to this end, that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" -We want in our study to look at some things that the Christian is "not to faint", give up ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Primary Colors 4

Contributed by J. Ritter Jr on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction What are you supposed to look like? A young 8-year-old boy was sitting on a wooden pew during the Sunday morning service in a war torn German sanctuary.

Introduction What are you supposed to look like? A young 8-year-old boy was sitting on a wooden pew during the Sunday morning service in a war torn German sanctuary. The others in attendance were stern, rigid, and downcast. The sermon was quite dry and austere. The young boy sought some object ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30