Sermons on Hardships:

A Word From God For Sensible People

Contributed by Jack Harris on Dec 15, 2004

This sermon is designed to emphasize the importance and the benefits of the Lord’s Supper.

A WORD FROM GOD FOR SENSIBLE PEOPLE. 1 Cor. 10:14-21 Int: The Apostle Paul was a man whose approach to life was totally reordered by his personal experience with the Lord. The wisdom, which he gained through this experience, had enabled him to see through the pressures and preferences that tend to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Secure In An Unsafe World

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 1, 2006

Our security is in God, not in this world. Our security comes from faith, not the circumstances. Our security is in eternity, not in the present.

How can we be secure living in an unsafe world? The psalmist tells us through his own experience: “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” That’s where we can find true security and peace. In this psalm, the psalmist reminds us of three things: (1) Our Security is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11, Psalm 46:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Gift Of Work

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Sep 3, 2005

Labor Day Sermon that teaches that work is a gift from God.

The Gift of Work By Kenny McKinley Text: Genesis 2:15, 3:19; John 5:16-17 (Read Genesis 2:15 and Genesis 3:19) The other day I was walking down the hall at OPSU and I happened to see one of the Professors that I know, and I asked him how he was. He replied that he was fine, and so when someone ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Yours, Mine, Or Ours Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#10 in Proverbs & Parables Series. Using the Parable of the Good Samaritan and Proverbs. Looks at attitudes: What’s yours is mine and I’m going to take it. What’s mine is mine and I’m going to keep it. What’s mine is yours and I’m going to share it.

YOURS, MINE, or OURS Proverbs 19-20 INTRODUCTION: I read an article where a pastor told about a woman who fainted in church one Sunday while he was preaching. She fell over and struck her head on the end of the pew. Immediately, an EMT in the congregation called an ambulance. As they ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Graduation 1999 - Learning

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 15, 2004

Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!”

TEXT: Proverbs 8:33 SUBJECT: LEARNING (Graduation 1999) Toward the end of Camelot, a depressed King Arthur asks the sage Merlin what to do for sadness. To which Merlin enthusiastically replies. “Learn something new, my boy, learn something new!” You may not know this, but school was never meant ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Nature That Doesn't Change Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 24, 2006

This is the fifth message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

THE NATURE THAT DOESN’T CHANGE --John 19:28-29 Jesus Christ is fully God and fully human. In His fifth word spoken from the cross we encounter the human nature of our Lord Jesus, God the Son. Other than the fact that He is the only perfect, sinless human being who ever lived, Jesus is in every ...read more

Scripture: John 19:28-29

Denomination: Methodist

Minimalism

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 14, 2003

We often try to get away with putting forth the least effort possible in order to achieve the greatest results. But this is far from a Biblical concept. God has a better idea in mind, as he has already shown in Christ.

Passage: 1 Peter 1:13-21 Intro: One of the most prevalent tendencies among human beings is our desire expend as little effort as possible to achieve our goals. 1. weight loss without diet or exercise, pill. 2. destroy Iraqi regime in a week. 3. “what do I need to do to pass this course” 4. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christ Is The King Of All Seasons

Contributed by Maurice Schaus on Nov 22, 2003

Throughout the Church Year, and throughout our lives, Christ shines as our Savior and our King!

Christ is the King of All Seasons Today the Church celebrates Christ the King Sunday. This last Sunday in our liturgical year provides us an opportunity to acknowledge Christ as King of our lives, and to see our King in all his glory. Our first reading today takes us into the book of Daniel. God’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:9-14, John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Waiting For God To Return Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 14, 2003

It’s the Power of the Holy Spirit that enables us to live out Christ’s Purpose and this is what leads us into Persecution

Let me share something I received from Pastor Rick Gray at St. Johns Assembly of God Church. Rick is one of my prayer partners and someone whom I respect deeply. He emailed me that Mr. Verbout [Principal at James John School] resigned under duress from Dr. Bettencourt effective July 1, 2002. An ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-14, 1 Peter 5:6-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Finish Well

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Jan 21, 2009

In the New Testament we see people like Judas, Anannias, and Saphirra who started well but did not finish well.

1 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us.2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have Faith

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 29, 2009

Strong faith can become weakened by doubt, but life can be restored by Jesus.

Text: “Now faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Story: “Show Much Have You?” A friend tells of overhearing two little girls, playmates, who were counting over their pennies. One said, “I have five pennies.” The other said, “I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-29

Denomination: Christian Church

Love People, Use Things

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 31, 2009

Thanksgiving Eve sermon 1989: We have a hard time giving up our attachment to things material. We do need to feel, however, that what we use makes a difference for someone -- a way to love them.

When we read that the city of Washington is going to get everybody out of an infamous homeless shelter by Christmas, because that shelter is no longer fit for human habitation, we have a variety of reactions. Some react at the thought that we still have not come very far at settling the issue of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Help For Increasing Your Chances To Share Your Gift This Christmas. Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

Encouraging Christians to share the gift of Jesus year round.

"So when they met together, they asked him, ‘Lord, are you at this time going to restore the kingdom to Israel?’ He said to them, “It is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Methodist

So You Call Yourself A Pastor 1 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 9, 2009

Exposition of Acts 20:17-24. First of a three part series on Paul’s charge to the elders of Ephesus at Miletus. This message is about Paul’s example of how ministry should be done.

Text: Acts 20:17-24, Title: So Call Yourself a Pastor I, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: Bad preachers on God Stuff—youtube.com 30 second intro, pause it B. Background to passage: Paul is on his way back to Jerusalem to deliver an offering that he has taken up for the famined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-24

Denomination: Baptist

Double Vision Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Feb 17, 2009

This message focuses on an attempt to double our attendance in one year through the use of teams that emphasize spiritual gifts and working together as the Body of Christ.

“Double Vision” 1st Corinthians 12: 12-26 David Henderson, Pastor/teacher There are a lot of great stories in history that are very inspiring. These stories tell us about some of the men and women who had great vision and because of their great vision ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:22-26

Denomination: Baptist