Sermons on Grumble:

The Godly Surface Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 21, 2008

The underlying problems of God’s people are related to attitude, not behavior. The two are definitely correlated; our behavior reveals our attitudes.

The Godly Surface (Malachi 3: 7-15) 1. When we do not pay attention, we create problems. 2. A police officer in a small town stopped a motorist who was speeding down Main Street. "Officer," the man began, "I can explain." "No explanation needed!" snapped the Officer. "I’m going to let you cool ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:7-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Examples Of Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on May 6, 2008

Paul give us two excellent examples of what he has been teaching us.

Philippians 2:19-30 May 4, 2008 Examples of Love Very personal, business like, practical section – why not just skip over it? I think it has a few things to teach us 2 things first 1 – apologetics – I love these very practical passages – they remind me that this stuff is real – it is not ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: *other

Mom - The Woman The World Can'd Duplicate Part 4 Series

Contributed by Terry Jones on May 10, 2008

At some point in life, every child has a hero they what to grow up to be. How do we become the model’s of Christian maturity and faith that others will want to immolate. Looking into the character of some biblical examples will help you to become a rea

Mom - The Woman the World Can’t Duplicate Heroes Part 4 Text: Proverbs 31:10-31 Solomon’s List, “The Virtuous Woman”, “The Perfect Woman”, The man’s dream and the ladies nightmare. Christian woman all over the world have attempted to fulfill the characteristics, behaviors and practices of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Let There Be A New And Better Way

Contributed by Samuel Wilder on Jan 9, 2005

Making changes is tough and too often we do what Moses did and snap back to doing things the way we’ve always done them, but that’s not always God’s way!

“Let There Be a New and Better Way” – Numbers 20:8-12 January 2, 2005 Read Numbers 20:8-12 Ask: Do you notice anything wrong in that passage? Look again… – God tells Moses to gather up three things: Aaron, his brother and “assistant pastor”; the staff, the symbol of Moses’ work as ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:8-12

Denomination: Baptist

Lost Opportunities

Contributed by Ed Walker on Sep 24, 2011

What can we learn about the massive failure of Israel at Kadesh, as recording in Numbers 13-14? How can we use the lessons of Kadesh to help us follow Christ and honor God?

Introduction God has called you to be a living testimony of His goodness and grace. You are to exemplify His character with integrity and love. You are to follow Christ by living out His word and teachings. However, it too often becomes the norm that professing Christians live in unbelief and ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reassurance Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Choe Sergent on Apr 17, 2013

Find out how God gives every believer the Reassurance of the Resurrection and can convict any sinner to Come to Christ. Discover not only the role of the Holy Spirit of convicting but also other important roles to the believer.

Opening: In a little town unknown to many, there was a small church. One night smoke and flames consumed this little church. People from all over town stood in the streets and watched the church as it burned. The local preacher drove up and noticed several people that he hadn't seen in a while. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Boldness Concerning Government Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we are going forward with our sudy of Boldness. we will look at the letter G and discover that the christian should be Bold concerning Government. No I’m not politicing. I’m not going to stand up here and tell you who to vote for. But the christ

Boldness A-Z G- Boldness concerning Government 1 Timothy 2:1-3, Romans 13: 1-7 A little review, 2 weeks ago we were on the the letter E and we spoke about being bold in our EXAMPLE. Our scripture was from 1 Timothy 4:12. In that scripture Paul wrote to Timothy and ancouraged him to be an example ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Thank God For That Friday Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Mar 15, 2016

"Good" Friday was good for us, not for Jesus. As dark as it appeared, the following Sunday made all the difference.

1. It's Friday, But Sunday's Comin' Dr. Tony Campolo once delivered a sermon entitled "It's Friday But Sunday's Comin'." Campolo preached that sermon one Sunday at his home church in Philadelphia. It is primarily an African-American congregation. He said He was really preaching his heart out that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-61

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Joy And Secret Of Contentment

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Joy and Secret of Contentment

Philippians - Manual of Joy The Secret of Contentment 4:10-13 David Taylor Contentment does not come naturally to us but it is possible to live with contentment. Paul said he had learned the secret of contentment. A lack of contentment shows up in the high rate of consumer debt. We ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gods Seeming Detour Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 27, 2015

We should humbly appreciate that we were snatched out of the fire and put in the spiritual limelight by God’s grace. Let us appreciate and glory in being part of God’s church!

God’s Seeming Detour (Isaiah 65:1-16) 1. Suppose you loved covered bridges & planned a vacation around them. 2. God had your interest at heart; the main road was blocked by a detour sign. After grumbling, you find yourself on an enchanting county road — and there it is — the most amazing covered ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Kingdom Of Priests

Contributed by Brad Easley on Oct 14, 2010

Peter calls us a "kingdom of priests" - what does he mean, and how can the Church carry out this purpose? This message explores what it means for God's people to be priests to the world.

Title: "Lakewood: A Kingdom of Priests" Text: 1 Peter 2:1-12 ILLUS: Father Matthew Kelty spoke at Asbury College chapel on day – what intrigued me most was that the abbey was just an hours’ drive down the road…..I even spent a few meaningful days. Something pretty intriguing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Takes Pleasure In Unfailing Love. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 25, 2012

Mercy not sacrifice is what God desires, what is mercy? Why does God want us to love him? How is it that he takes pleasure in our love for him?

Last week I started the sermon series on the “wrath of God”, and we determined that God longs to redeem or rescue his people, so much so that he will pay the price of their rescue we discovered this in chapter seven of Hosea, a book that was written around 740-733 BC at the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 6:1-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Of Small Things

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 9, 2017

In our text the children of Israel are having to trust the Lord for the reconstruction of the Temple. Solomon’s Temple has been destroyed, and the Lord has commissioned for the new one to be built.

THE DAY OF SMALL THINGS I want to bring to each of us a word of encouragement tonight. I must confess to you of my disappointment during those times that I have struggled with my health. I thought I could just pray and believe for my healing. I did what was “spiritual.” My faith was not ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Very Revealing! (Hix)

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 14, 2014

Now this 11 day journey would be a rough journey, there were rock’s and hills, pits, barren land and it was dry, (It was referred to, no man’s land for reason!) But that 11 day journey would reveal the true hearts and character of Israel!

Deut. 1:19-28-“So we departed from Horeb, and went through all that great and terrible wilderness which you saw on the way to the mountains of the Amorites, as the Lord our God had commanded us. Then we came to Kadesh Barnea. And I said to you, ‘You have come to the mountains of the Amorites, ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 1:19-28

Denomination: Baptist