Sermons on Hesitation:

Power Of Words

Contributed by Scott Gipson on Feb 20, 2001

STICKS AND STONES CAN HURT MY BONES, AND WORDS ARE JUST AS HURTFUL

POWER OF WORDS! MT 12:31-37 JAMES 3:10 INTRODUCTION: STORY OF A PASTOR WHO WAS BUILDING A TRELLIS FOR HIS ROSES. YOUNG BOY WATCHING “JUST WANTED TO KNOW WHAT A PREACHER SAYS WHEN HE HITS HIS THUMB WITH A HAMMER. A). WHETHER A PREACHER, OR NOT, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:10, Matthew 12:31-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Who Is The Holy Spirit?

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him.

Thesis: Though our knowledge of the Holy Spirit is limited, we know enough from Scripture to clear up many misconceptions about Him. Intro.: 1. There is a general uneasiness and hesitancy in many Churches of Christ in talking about the Holy Spirit. a. Because of the Pentecostal/Charismatic ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Good News: A Fish Story

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jan 24, 2009

To "fish for men" we must be willing to follow in the footsteps of Christ Jesus.

A Fish Story – Mark 1: 14 – 20 Intro: As a boy I went fishing with my dad and grandfather. I wasn’t a very good fisherman because you had to be quiet and that has never been easy for me. --- The story is told that Mark Twain loved to fish; but, he hated to catch fish. He went fishing to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Come To Me

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus invites those who are weary to come to Him and find rest.

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light. Matthew 11:28-30  Jesus extends the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Daniel's Prayer Analyzed

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jun 24, 2009

Daniel’s prayer of confession is a model for the believer

Daniel 9 Prayer Analyzed I. His Preparing (v.1-3) A. Understood the Word (Understood the Times and God’s Clear Intentions Toward His People) B. Seeking by Prayer and Supplication (Actively Seeking the Favor of God) C. With Fasting (Keeping Body Under/Crucified the Flesh/Dying Daily) D. And ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Facing Fear

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 1, 2012

Faith over fear

Facing fear Intro: What does being afraid do? 1: Hesitation a) you second guess b) you wait when you should move c) you stand still Point: Fear is something everyone who has ever lived has had to deal with, at one point and time even the bravest men and women felt fear creep into their hearts ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-58

Denomination: Other

They Won't Believe Unless They Hear It From You Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 6, 2010

We don't witness because we see only downsides; yet many will go to their graves without faith unless lay people preach the Gospel by word and deed

Monday of 10th Week in Course 7 June 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses Why do we hesitate to boldly share our faith with those we meet? I think the reason is that we see only personal downsides to the action. Elijah spoke the word of God to the king of Israel. We’ve forgotten the king, but we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Catholic

Part 2 – Genesis 19:1-38 – Saved But Stupid! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jul 23, 2010

Have you read Genesis 19 lately? Talk about a CLOSE CALL! By the absolute merciful grace of God Lot and his immediate family is saved when Sodom and Gomorrah are destroyed. It is a MIRACLE they survive at all.

Part 2 - Genesis 19:1-38 - SAVED BUT STUPID! How amazing was the news story of the 15-month-old boy who survived the train accident in May this year. It all took place in a split second but for the grandmother who looked away for just a moment from the pram she was pushing, it must have seemed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Would I Do That? I Love My Brother. Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on May 22, 2010

Only if we love Christ and experience His love for us will we want to share Him with others.

Monday after Pentecost May 24, 2010 You Will Be My Witnesses The readings from today’s Gospel give us a clear and bold testimony about how the first generation of Christ’s disciples lived out the command of Jesus to be His witnesses to the ends of the earth. Peter, writing to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Catholic

What Next

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 17, 2012

Maybe you are going through a period of great disappointment in life. IT IS LIKE A DOOR HAS BEEN SHUT TO WHAT YOU THOUGHT WAS YOUR FUTURE! You aren’t the only one to experience this kind of disappointment.

What to do next! Proverbs 23:18 “For surely there is a hereafter, And your hope will not be cut off.” I have come to now enjoy my tedious bus journey in the villages, because I have gained lot of information through the local people and also have got a lot of stuff to share with you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Three Marks Of A Transformed Life"

Contributed by Jamie Page on Dec 14, 2011

A message from Romans 12:1-3 to challenge the believer to pursue the transformed life. The three marks of the transformed life include willing surrender to God, renewed thinking in God, and servant ministry for God.

Three Marks of a Transformed Life February 6, 2011 I. Introduction: A. Storms to Transformation? (crises/storms the leading means of spiritual growth) B. Why use “marks of” and not “steps to” when talking about transformation? 1. “Steps to” infers ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Straddling Fences

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jul 26, 2012

Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely.

Straddling Fences January 11, 2009 Morning Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Take a stand for God. Commit to Him completely. Focus Passage: I Kings 18:17-40 Introduction: Ahab’s father Omri brought back Baal Worship. Ahab and his wife Jezebel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: Baptist

Lord's Supper Meditation #2

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Mar 31, 2015

Another view from Matthew's Gospel for the Lord's Supper

When we come to the Lord’s table, we need to take a fourfold look. 1. WE LOOK BACK – Paul mentions in 1 Cor. 11:26 that by partaking of the Lord’s Supper “you proclaim the Lord’s death”. ------------------------------------------------------- First, we look ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Baptist

"I Must Continuse Today, Tommorrow, And The Next Day"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 20, 2016

The message shares with us what we must continue doing despite deceptions, despite attacks of adversaries, despite our fates, and despite hostile areas.

Luke 13:31-34 “I Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day” 1. Jesus Must continue today, tomorrow and the next day despite the deception • 31 The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:31-34

Denomination: Methodist

God's Stimulus Check

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 2, 2020

God gives a better stimulus check than the government does, and He gives them to us over and over again.

PHILIPPIANS 4:19 “GOD’S STIMULUS CHECK” A) This verse has encouraged me many times. * This is one of those verses in the Bible that you just have to grab hold of by faith and just believe it with all your heart. * I want to break this verse down, and phrase by phrase, let it bless our hearts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Baptist