Sermons on Heavier:

The Capernaum Caper

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Oct 3, 2005

This sermon draws some principles from the miracle that came from tearing away the rooftop in Mark 2.

Mark 2:1-12 KJV And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; and it was noised that he was in the house. [2] And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive them, no, not so much as about the door: and he preached the word unto them. [3] And they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Holy People Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jun 14, 2004

A look at what Holiness isn’t and what Holiness is.

You ever feel like you’ve just received an impossible mission? A goal that is just too great, a target that’s just too far away. I would suspect that when the people of Israel heard the prophet Isaiah make the proclamation that Mike read this morning that is how they felt. It’s one thing to be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 62:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unstoppable

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 5, 2005

We are to change the world.

UNSTOPPABLE various, beginning with Matthew 28:18-20 S: Purpose of Church C: Making Disciples Th: The Unstoppable Church Pr: WE CHANGE THE WORLD. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: We will find in our study of Scripture three ways the church moves to change the world. Type: Propositional The ____ way we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Destruction In The Lap Of A Wicked Woman!”

Contributed by Cedrick Jackson on Jul 2, 2005

No matter the call on your life, temptation will still try to show it’s ugly head in our lives; BUT GOD!

“Destruction in the Lap of a Wicked Woman!” Judges 16:18-20 18) And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Because You Can"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jul 25, 2005

Christians, you are the only ones in the world who can love the way Jesus loves. And because you can...

“BECAUSE YOU CAN” James 2:1-13 1 My brethren, do not hold your faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ with an attitude of personal favoritism. 2 For if a man comes into your assembly with a gold ring and dressed in fine clothes, and there also comes in a poor man in dirty clothes, 3 and you pay ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Orthodox

The Birds And The Bees

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Aug 1, 2005

Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally and physically wise.

Title: The Birds and The Bees Text: Proverbs 5:3-14, 20-23; 6:23-24, 27-29, 32-34 Truth: Holding to biblical standards of sexual purity is spiritually, morally, and physically wise. Aim: to encourage biblical sexual purity. Life ?: How can we hold to biblical standards of sexual ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually-Wise Christians Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Aug 10, 2005

Grasping for the wisdom of God involves being attentive to Jesus’ voice, meditating on what He says, obeying His words that give life and enduring in His calling upon our lives.

Title: Spiritually-Wise Christians Theme: Grasping the Wisdom of God “Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says.” (James 1:22) A trusting relationship is what enables the child of God to walk in the wisdom of God Bible teacher and preacher Leslie ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Deliverance Is Delayed

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

What about when the answer doesn’t come right away? What happens when we get a different answer than the one we expected to get? What happens when we pray and things get worse instead of better? What happens when deliverance is delayed?

How many know that we serve a mighty God? Does everyone agree with that statement, this morning? We all love to talk about the wonderful miracle working power of almighty God. Truly He is a mighty God. He has all power in His hand. There is nothing that is too hard for God to do. ∑ Any ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:22-23, Exodus 5:22-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Tossin' And Turning

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 30, 2007

There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares... but we continue to hope. We keep hope alive by remembering.

Title: Tossing and Turning Text: Psalm 77 Thesis: There are times in life when it seems God no longer cares… but we continue to hope! There is a quote from the book of Job which states, “When I go to bed, I think, ‘When will it be morning?’ But the night drags on, and I toss until dawn.” Job ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 77:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jan 21, 2008

John 3:16 is known to all. Other 3:16 passages in the New Testament teach us important things about Jesus as well. This is Luke 3:16

(based on a sermon series by Tom Ellsworth) SERIES: “DISCOVER JESUS: The Other 3:16’s” TEXT: LUKE 3:15-18 TITLE: “THE POWER OF JESUS” OPEN: A Last week we began a new series: “Discovering Jesus: The Other 3:16’s” 1. We said that most of us know John 3:16 quite well ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:15-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Wind Beneath My Wings Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Nehemiah, Pt. 5

THE WIND BENEATH MY WINGS: FROM ACRIMONY TO AGREEMENT (NEHEMIAH 5) The worst cold war I have ever witnessed was between two pastors I knew. One was the senior pastor and the other was the Mandarin pastor of the same church. Some deacons in the church board wanted to force the old senior pastor in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2007

Hypocrisy is a struggle for all who are sinners; it brings dishonor to God; and it destroys our witness.

Hypocrisy A Sermon on Romans 2:17-24 In his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey tells a story about a Bible study he was teaching on the person of Christ. The class began discussing how the hypocritical legalism of the church turned off non-believers. Then they began to ‘swap war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

Treating Parents Right Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 5, 2007

4 of 6 messages on building a Godly home. This message examines what it means to obey the fifth commandment from the vantage point of an adult.

HomeBuilders Treating Parents Right June 3, 2007 The Fifth Commandment Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you. Exodus 20;12 I read somewhere recently that the 10 Commandments are really God’s 10 principles for preventing pain. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believe! (Part 2)

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 20, 2007

Jesus wants us to believe...

Believe! (Part 2) Matthew 9:27-34 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 16, 2007 *I remember when I first believed in Jesus. It was a fall night in 1975. We were on a retreat with McClendon’s Young Adult Choir. (Thank God for a choir director who was wise enough and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Baptist

From Worrier To Warrior Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 21, 2009

God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be.

Title: From Worrier to Warrior Text: Judges 6:11-12, 25-32 and 34 (Scripture Reading 6:1-16) Thesis: God meets us where we are and empowers us to become who we are to be. Series: The Bible in 90 Days Whole Church Challenge Background: Last week we wandered with the people of God on their ...read more

Scripture: Judges 1:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational