Sermons on Hanging By A Thread:

Small Town Boy Series

Contributed by Carl Willis on Dec 17, 2001

Bethlehem....What’s that near?

Where do great leaders come from? When you think of Rockefellers, Kennedys, and Trumps.....Kansas immediately comes to mind doesn’t it. Small towns are not generally known for producing great leaders. Small towns lack opportunities, they are not centers of power or influence, and there is ...read more

Scripture: Micah 5:2-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Reality Of Eternity

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Jan 9, 2002

A lesson designed to encourage the decision making process as it relates to eternity.

THE REALITY OF ETERNITY Matthew 7:13,14 INTRODUCTION: One Sunday morning a preacher noticed a little girl standing outside her Sunday School classroom holding a book in her hands. He asked her what she was doing and she replied, "I am waiting for my parents so we can go to big church." "Oh, okay," ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let's Just Praise The Lord Series

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Jan 29, 2002

So many people praise God purely based on emotion--we need some Biblical reasons to praise God.

Praise the Lord: Part 2 Hebrews 13:15-16 Introduction: 1. Last Sunday night we saw seven Scriptural reasons we have for praising the Lord. 2. That means it does not matter whether we feel like praising Him, or whether we see a reason...we have every reason to praise the Lord, for He is worthy to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Of Significance

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Dec 23, 2002

Christmas Eve parable -- kind of silly and serious at the same time -- poking a little fun at my own Scandinavian heritage. From the beginning the trained observers have failed to recognize the significance of the Nativity.

The Middle East is a troubled place. And, really, this is nothing new. The land that we call Israel or Palestine has been characterized by instability for as long as we can remember. The players change but the game is the same. It’s all very complicated -- hinging on geographical and political ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: *other

Scars

Contributed by Sean Smuts on Jan 15, 2003

A look at the cost of sin.

Scars Picture this; a man is hanging on a cross far away in a place that means “the skull.” Think about the scars on his hands and feet, bleeding for you. Also think of the scars that this event leaves on you. Think about all the times you cried for him, as he stood by and allowed others to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-56

Denomination: Mennonite

Spiritual Spelunking

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Jan 24, 2003

How Spiritual low points in our lives grow our faith.

When I went off to college in eastern Kentucky, I soon learned what the term “spelunking” meant. I discovered that a spelunker was a person who explored caves and under ground caverns. A popular past time was to go to Carter Caves State Park and to explore the caves there. Many students at ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 57:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stewardship: A Matter Of Choice Part 1

Contributed by Ron Crow on Jan 27, 2003

What is stewardship and why should I give?

Stewardship: A Matter of Choice 1 Corinthians 4:1-5 I. Introduction Illustration: A wealthy Texan was in the habit of giving his dad unique gifts on Father’s Day. One year it was lessons on hang-gliding. The year before that it was the entire record collection of Slim Whitman’s hits. But this past ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Setting The Captives Free Series

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 2, 2003

Understanding that Jesus wants His people free!

SETTING THE CAPTIVES FREE LUKE 4:14-21 14 Then Jesus returned to Galilee, filled with the Holy Spirit’s power. Soon he became well known throughout the surrounding country. 15 He taught in their synagogues and was praised by everyone. 16 When he came to the village of Nazareth, his boyhood home, he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Family Faith Transfer: A Second Chance At Faith Transfer (Lesson 2)

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 3, 2003

Series: Family Faith Transfer

I. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 25-37 1. Does our walk with God make a difference in rearing our children? Yes, because Christ changes your goals, values and attitudes. “If any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new” (II Cor. 5:17). No, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

#4remove The Weight:blame Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 27, 2002

This is part 4 in Remove the weights: we consider the weight of Blaming others.

4 of a 12 part series. #4 REMOVE THE WEIGHTS ... BLAME GAME By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 12: 1 Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, LET US LAY ASIDE EVERY WEIGHT AND SIN WHICH DOTH SO EASILY BESET US, AND LET SO RUN WITH ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grave Robbers Or Treasure Seekers

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Aug 9, 2002

Jesus had a few encounters with His followers after His resurrection that show the true treasure of His sacrifice.

Grave Robbers or Treasure Seekers. John 20-21 Read John 20:1-3,11-18,21,27,28. Why did Jesus have to die? Gospel presentation. Why did Jesus have to rise again? Theses are two seperate questions. I.At the tomb, Mary Magdalene found that we have a relationship with God. (20:1-2,11-18) ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Praying For A Change!

Contributed by Dale Sneed on Aug 27, 2002

Change is inevitable--so roll with it!

Change! What comes to mind when you hear the word change? Do you think of the "jingle,jangle" in your pocket? Do you think of the many times your mom would change the furniture in the house around, making you stub your toe in the darkness? What about the many times you have to change outfits ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

Bragging Rights

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Apr 9, 2002

Finding the courage to testify about Jesus seems to be so difficult for Christian now days because they have no examined the Scripture concerning Jesus.

Scripture: Matthew 11:1 - 6 Title: “Bragging Rights” Introduction: How many times have we heard someone make the statement, “I’m the man”?  A saying arose a few years ago, “No brag, just facts!”  John the Baptist was languishing in prison appearing to be discouraged and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Want To Go On Scratching With The Chickens?

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 24, 2002

God wants us to grow in Godly attributes so we can fly like eagles rather than go on scratching like chickens

Stiffkey/Saxlingham 24-05-02 Isaiah 40:27-31 Story: Eric Liddell Many of you will have seen the film "Chariots of Fire". For those of you who don’t know the story, the film is about the competition between two runners, Harold Abrahams and Eric Liddell. And film works ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Anglican

The Crippling Spirit

Contributed by J. Richard Lord, Jr. on Aug 16, 2001

When we allow them, there are spirits that can cripple us.

THE CRIPPLING SPIRIT Luke 13:10-17 For eighteen years this woman came to church bent over. Crippled. She had been faithful, loved the Lord, a “daughter of Abraham.” I guess you could say she was “saved.” Eighteen years is a long time. Everybody had accepted her condition. I suppose in a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17, John 5:5-16, Romans 8:26, Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Holiness