Sermons on Harmful Motives:

Understanding The Root Problem

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Sep 13, 2001

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened

This past week we learned what people are capable of…and we know why. The ultimate enemy is sin. As we try to recover from the shock of the most horrific terrorist attack in history, there’s a crying, desperate need to make some sense of what’s happened. I want to emphasize that, while ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:6

Denomination: Congregational

Forgiving God Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 25, 2001

How do we forgive God when we are hurt or disappointed?

What do we do when something bad happens to us, and there’s no one to forgive? What do we do when the only person we can hold responsible is God Himself? How can we forgive God? What does it mean to forgive God? Before we answer that question, let’s make clear what we mean by "forgiving" God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Hope In The Midst Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Jose Cabajar on Nov 6, 2006

When hopelessness mounts and upsets feeble men, the presence of believers in their midst is not by chance, but God put them there for a purpose.

Hopelessness assaults human mind in many surprising ways and anyone who is caught unaware by its intimidating presence, his heart will melt helplessly like a block of ice in the heat of the day. Panic, blunders and emotional breakdown are negative results of being captured by this nerve-racking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Wising Up In A Dumbed-Down World Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 5, 2001

In a world where being undecided is a badge of honor, how do we learn to make wise decisions?

“If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. For let not that man suppose that he will receive ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

Many Are Called, But Few Are Chosen Series

Contributed by Terry Stivers on Jul 15, 2003

Jesus, in picking His disciples, shows us what following Him is all about. Series on Mark

MANY ARE CALLED BUT FEW ARE CHOSEN Mark 1:16-20 INTRO: The Plan Hernando Cortes had a plan. He wanted to lead an expedition into Mexico to capture its vast treasures. When he told the Spanish governor his strategy, the governor got so excited that he gave him 11 ships and 700 men. Little did the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Wesleyan

Think On These Things

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 17, 2013

This message shows the value of a good report in our Christian walk

Think on These Things Philippians 4:4/12 “Finally, brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, and whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, think on these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: *other

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

It's Not About Money

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

Stewardship message on the spirit of giving.

STEWARDSHIP Part 3-It’s Not About Money January 20, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Video introduction—“Parking Meter Church” Money is a great topic to speak on. I come to this conclusion because of what the Bible says about money. But it doesn’t seem to be nearly as spiritual as prayer. But, ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 27:30-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

Dying For A Lie: This Is Serious! Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Sep 25, 2008

It is dangerous to pretend to be religious, but there are many great reasons to be a commited Christian.

Dying for a Lie. This is Serious! Acts 5:1-11 Focus: The truth about Christianity. Ananias and Sapphira died for a lie. Will we live for the truth? We cannot take this lightly! But there are some great reasons to be a commited Christian. Background: The church is starting to face big ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Know God’s Clock! Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Nov 8, 2010

Christians are to know God’s Clock and live accordingly!

If you didn’t turn your clocks back last night and you were here one hour early what would you have done?? Being at the wrong place at the wrong time is awkward isn’t it? Sadly, many Christians today are living their lives at the wrong place or at the wrong time or both. We have been learning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Pinch Of Wisdom Goes A Long Way Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on May 6, 2019

Every bit of wisdom we can incorporate into our thinking helps us make better choices in both this life and in our walk with God.

A Pinch of Wisdom Goes A Long Way (Proverbs 27:1-3) 1. Every year our church has a soup contest. One year, I decided to try making tortilla soup – with Emeril’s recipe. 2. I had never used chipotle peppers before, but I knew they were smoked jalepenos. 3. So when the recipe called for a half of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Can't A Christian Do

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

An analysis of the problem

A. AN ANALYSIS OF THE PROBLEM 1. It’s becoming acceptable to call some Christians legalists, because the critic disagrees with their issues of separation from the world. 2. It becomes easy to do some questionable practices because they are seen on television, movies, or seen in the lives ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Criticism Gets To The Top Lesson 26 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

Ten lessons about criticism

A. BE CAREFUL WHO AND WHAT YOU CRITICIZE: NUMBERS 12:1-16 1. Is this a family squabble? “Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses” (12:1). They were Moses’ older sister and brother. 2. Were they influenced by public opinion? “When the people ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

To Tell The Truth

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 25, 2022

Truth destroys the deceptions of our time.

"To Tell the Truth" was a classic television game show from 1956 to 1968 in which a person of some notoriety and two impostors tried to match wits with a panel of four celebrities. The game's objective was to try to fool the celebrities into voting for the two impostors. Some of you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ