Sermons on Harmful:

It's Time To Stop Fighting And Start Living

Contributed by Richard Oliver on Jan 17, 2002

Emphasises that when we surrender to God He will help us overcome our enemies, even when we are the enemy.

It’s Time To Stop Fighting and Start Living Genesis 35:1-5 1And God said unto Jacob, Arise, go up to Bethel, and dwell there: and make there an altar unto God, that appeared unto thee when thou fleddest from the face of Esau thy brother. 2Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 35:1-5

Denomination: Congregational

A Real Wise Guy

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 21, 2001

Do we have knowledge? or wisdom?

A Real Wise Guy 1. James starts with ? Look around. Who is wise & understanding? In this section, James tells us what wisdom is & how it may be attained. 2. Wisdom is not a hidden character trait. If foolish man keeps quiet some will judge him wise, but wise man can’t. He is responsible for the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Power House Marriages

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Mar 24, 2001

Giving practical building blocks for creating and maintaining a powerful marriage.

Power House Marriages "5 building blocks"  In these end times, family values have come under great attack.  Marriages have become a disposable item.  The commitment is gone.  God’s word has not changed.  We can have great marriages  We can have ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:14, Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rise Up, Build Up, Work Up

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Apr 2, 2001

As a body of believers we are encouraged to rise up, build up, and work up in the strength of the Lord.

By: R. AuBuchon Jr. In the past two weeks we have been invited to get in the boat and work together as a team. Today we are challenged to rebuild the walls that will fortify family life, church life and community life. Much like in the days of Nehemiah the walls that once protected and gave us ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:18

Denomination: Baptist

Training Days

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 20, 2002

God wants to give us intensive training in the areas of trust and obedience

Training Days 1 Kings 17:1-7 July 21, 2002 Introduction 1 Now Elijah the Tishbite, from Tishbe in Gilead, said to Ahab, "As the LORD, the God of Israel, lives, whom I serve, there will be neither dew nor rain in the next few years except at my word." 2 Then the word of the LORD came to Elijah: 3 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Grace For Those Who Need It Series

Contributed by Tim George on Aug 20, 2001

How can we live up to these commands of the book of James? The answer is surely not our own power or ability. Only God and his grace can enable us to live this life.

"But He gives more grace. Therefore He says: “God resists the proud, But gives grace to the humble.” Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." (James 4:6-7) Adrian Rodgers, the well-known pastor of Bellevue Baptist Church in Memphis, tells the story of a young man who ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

"No More Tears"

Contributed by William Young on Sep 1, 2001

Thesis; For all to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven

NO MORE TEARS REV. 7:13-17 Thesis: for all of us to understand that tears are for those on earth, not for those who will inherit Heaven Introduction: 1. The Elder here asks John these questions not to learn but to teach 2. The answer returned by the apostle, a. in which he tactfully acknowledges ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You As He Led Jeremiah

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

The Holy Spirit can lead you to realize exactly what God has appointed you to be, do and accomplish. The Bible says, "The word of the Lord came to me, saying, ‘Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed y

How The Holy Spirit Can Lead You as He Led Jeremiah Quote: He who has God and many other things has no more than he who has God alone. C.S. Lewis Illustration:Evangelist Paul Rader had many a talk with a banker in New York. The banker would reply that he was too busy for religion. Time passed ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Character Assassination

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND.

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND. SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY NO ONE ELSE’S BUSINESS. THERE’S NO NEED FOR THEM TO KNOW. OUR MOTIVE IS WHAT DETERMINES WHETHER NEWS BECOMES GOSSIP. IF OUR INTENTIONS ARE GOOD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1

Why Jesus Encouraged People To Seek The Mentorship Of Godly People

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires.

Why Jesus Encouraged People to Seek the Mentorship of Godly People (Luke 6:40) We all tend to acquire the best and worst traits of our most influential teachers. Jesus urges us to adopt mentors that are Christ-like in their thinking, attitudes, and behavior. Illustration: It is better to train ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Teaches Us To Overcome Disappointments

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Abraham Lincoln struggled with depression all of his life, but resigned himself to the fact that without God he could not succeed, but with God He could not fail.

1. The Holy Spirit teaches us that through Biblical hope in God’s love we will conquer over all disappointments. Paul wrote, "And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit, whom he has given us." (Rom. 5:5) Application: Ask the Lord to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trick Or Treat

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Oct 25, 2001

This sermon gives the history of Halloween and a biblical perspective of the holiday.

Sunday Evening October 28, 2001 Bel Aire Baptist Church TRICK OR TREAT Micah 6:8 Introduction: 1. As a parent I have had to make decisions concerning Halloween. Is Halloween just a harmless holiday that kids go from house to house and get candy? What’s wrong with that? Is it harmful to a ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:8

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Anger

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 12, 2001

Jesus expects us to control our temper

INTRODUCTION In verses 21-48 Jesus gives us six examples of how our righteousness can exceed that of the scribes and Pharisees. SERMON I. A LOOK AT THE 6TH COMMANDMENT. OLD EXPECTATIONS. v. 21 A. KJV. “By." Attacking the present interpretation of the 6th commandment. B. NASB. “To." Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Forgiveness

Contributed by Sang Kwon on May 11, 2002

Meaning of forgiveness

Forgiveness The United States of America is retaliating on Afghanistan where, according to their sources, Osama Bin Laden is in hiding. George W. Bush had said that acts of terrorism would not be tolerated and would lead to retaliation. They did choose to retaliate as they are currently undergoing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Playing Hurt Series

Contributed by Dennis Wilder on Oct 24, 2002

God wants us to continue on with Him through faith, even when tragedy is all around.

Introduction: We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist