Sermons on Hard Thing:

The Problem With Focusing On The Wrong Things

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 20, 2002

How to ID false teaching so we won’t lose focus in the last days

The Problem with Focusing on the Wrong Things Many are lost –focus on wrong things. Events of world shake them up, such as Sept.11. Christians, if the Bible is right, ought not be shaken up. Bible tells us to zero in… it ‘s the last hour… 18Dear children, this is the last hour; and as you have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27, Matthew 24:4-51

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Learning To Do The Right Thing

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 25, 2002

To learn to do the right thing: 1. You must take responsibility for your actions. 2. You must want to do the right thing. 3. You must know what the right thing is. 4. You must have a plan.

On the morning of August 2, a fired Columbus police officer, Hermando “Cliff” Harton, Jr., 39, shot his wife in their Prairie Township home. He then led the police on a chase on I-71 into Ashland County where he was shot and wounded by State Patrol troopers. His wife had informed him that she ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Things I'm Scared Of

Contributed by James Childers on Nov 15, 2000

general revival sermon warning us not to depend on ourselves but the Lord

THINGS I'M SCARED OF--JOB 7:14-15 Introduction: We pride ourselves on being afraid or scared of nothing. Macho men and women. The wise man Job said he was scared and even terrified by some things. I do not care how brave or Macho you are, there are some things that better scare you. I-WE ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:14-15

Denomination: *other

5 Things That Never Change

Contributed by Mike Carmody on Jan 4, 2001

5 Things that never change. Good mid-week sermon.

5 Things that never change Heb. 13:8 Intro: In a world full of changes, it’s nice to know that some things will never change. What are some things that will change. 1. God never changes A. Heb. 13:8 and B. Malachi 3:6 “For I am the Lord, I change not.” 2. God’s Word never changes A. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Baptist

Things That The Word Of God Gives

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

What we recieve form God’s word

Things That The Word Of God Gives Psalm 119 I. It Gives Life. Vs. 25, 37, 40, 50, 88, 93 The word “Quicken” means to give Life John 1:1-4 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25

Denomination: Baptist

Small Things Are Great With God

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on Apr 23, 2002

God can use what little you have if it it is yielded to Him!

SMALL THINGS ARE GREAT WITH GOD! PROV 4:18 Sunpm 04/07/02 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. Matt 17:20 - I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, ’Move from here to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:18, Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Every Healthy Thing Grows

Contributed by Chris Mason on Aug 27, 2001

When a plant is healthy, it grow. The church is the same way, when it is healthy it will grow. This sermon deals with two main growth principles: Quality and Quantity!

EVER HEALTHY THING GROWS INTRODUCTION *STORY: Science Project* Three containers with soil and bean seeds: One was given only water. The other was given coke and sun light. The third was given both light and water. The one with water didn’t grow. The one given coke and water grew, but very ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seek Those Things Above Series

Contributed by Chris Sparkman on Oct 22, 2001

Many times it is necessary for us to get back to the basics, we do that here by learning to first of all, seek those things above!

Basic Principles of the Christian Life Part I Seek Those Things Above Colossians 3:1-4 Throughout Chapter 2 of the book of Colossians, Paul talked about different dangers that threaten to pull us away from Christ. These dangers led to believers only demonstrating an outward Christianity. In ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Little Things In The Christmas Story

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Nov 21, 2001

Christmas is so big - that we lose sight of the small things used to accomplish Christ birth. So Christians ought to make themselves insignificant for Christmas. Why?

Little Things In The Christmas Story Text. Luke 2:10-14 Introduction: 1. Christmas is the - a. Largest single event of the year. (Incomparable) b. Largest expense of the year. Gifts, Travel, Telephone, Trees) c. Largest expectation of the year. Relatives, Engagements, Etc.) ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Jewish Thing Right Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2002

We are to live in grace by faith.

GETTING THE JEWISH THING RIGHT Galatians 3:6-14 S: Faith and Law (Legalism) Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO LIVE IN GRACE BY FAITH. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Testimony TS: We will find in our study of Galatians 3:6-14 three testimonies that tell us we are to live in grace by ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:6-14

Denomination: Baptist

Things Hell Will Never Have

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 9, 2002

This message deals with the horrors of Hell by showing the things that will not be present there.

THINGS HELL WILL NEVER HAVE Text: Ps.9: 17 Intro: Everything in our physical world possesses certain qualities that make it what it essentially is. For instance, water is made up of two molecules of hydrogen and one molecule of oxygen. Any other mixture, and you won’t have water. You’ll ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:17

Denomination: Baptist

#4understanding Small Things Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 5, 2002

We close the series on understanding by pondering SMALL THINGS.

#4 Part in 5 part series on UNDERSTANDING This is Part #4 UNDERSTAND SMALL THINGS GROW. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are pondering and studying understanding. This study will address the fact that small things can grow and dominate, then destroy. TEXT: James 1:15 Then, when ...read more

Scripture: James 1:15, 2 Samuel 11:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

All Things New Again

Contributed by Richard White on Jan 9, 2002

In the New Year we make resolutions to change, this is Jesus’ resolution to us

ALL THINGS NEW AGAIN Rev. 21:1-5 How were the 90’s for you? Are you glad they are over? How about the year 2000? How was that for you? What are you looking forward to in 2001? Well we have a new president, George W. Bush, and new congress dominated by Republicans, and for all our ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

All Things New In 2002

Contributed by James Westervelt on Jan 9, 2002

God wants us to stop living on "experiences PAST," and to move on to new things He wants to do in our lives today!

ALL THINGS NEW IN 2002 Each December as we approach the New Year, I ask the Lord to give me a theme for the days that lie ahead. This year, the theme that came to mind is: "All Things New in 2002." This concept is based on 2 Cor. 5:17 - "Therefore, if anyone be in Christ, he is a new ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15, 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational