Sermons on Hope For Hopeless:

Christianity Works!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 17, 2002

We want things that benefit our life. So one of the questions that we often find ourselves asking is, "Does it work? Does it really work?"

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED - 2016) TEXT: 2 Timothy 4:16-18 ILL. Ethel & I don’t go to see many movies, but we saw one a number of years ago that is hard to forget. The name of it is “Mr. Holland’s Opus.” Maybe ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Greetings

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Apr 22, 2011

Our hope is in the Lord who died, rose and lives.

Text: Suddenly Jesus met them. “Greetings,” he said. (Matthew 28:9) “Greetings” is a wonderful word in that it projects a warm gracious or pleasant feeling of friendship and love. Usually when someone greets you, they are happy to see you and this is reflected in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Christian Church

How To Face Your Future

Contributed by Adrian Rogers on Apr 26, 2011

A classic sermon by Dr. Adrian Rogers on facing the future with hope, confidence, and the assurance of heaven.

I’m going to speak to you today on this subject: how to face your future. Now Americans are obsessed with the future. We want to know what’s in store for us. So if you read the newspapers today, or listen to the radio, there will be plenty of prophets, and pundits, and prognosticators ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding The Law Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 9, 2011

A sermon on Hebrews 7:19 about the Law

HoHum: J. Oswald Sanders Once Pointed Out: “The round of pleasure or the amassing of wealth are [often] but vain attempts to escape from the persistent ache. The millionaire is usually a lonely man and the comedian is often more unhappy than his audience.” In His Book, “Facing ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:11-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Quick Look At Psalm 23

Contributed by Buck Hughes on Nov 2, 2011

A brief outline of the 23rd psalm used for a graveside service.

A quick look at Psalm 23 Psalms 23:1-6 (1) The LORD is my shepherd; This verse or first phrase is the key to this whole passage of scripture. “The Lord is my Shepherd” If Jesus is your shepherd or your God then this passage can help you. So to begin lets answer the Question ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

"The Real Amazing Grace"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 9, 2011

In order to be saved first of all you have to accept that you are lost. This lesson will show how awesome and what real Amazing Grace looks like.

Thank you for everyone who has written in on the “Rescue Story” - http://vimeo.com/31623306 Now that you have seen mine if you are a believer in Jesus Christ then YOU have a Rescue Story also. Everyone has an awesome story of being saved when we used to be lost for eternity. There is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

"I Want This Pain Over"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Nov 11, 2011

How to be patient in affliction and faithful in prayer

1 Peter 4:12 “Dear friends, do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.” I have a doctor’s appointment this morning to see what is going on. I am tried all the time, can hardly move with pain and a host of other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12

In The High Priest’ Palace - Rejected Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 19, 2011

Jesus on trial & the denial of Jesus by Peter the disciple. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: The Five Pieces in the Puzzle: (1). Caiaphas the High Priest (vs 53) (2). The Sanhedrin (vs 55) (3). The Witnesses (vs 56-59) (4). Jesus (vs 60-61b) (5). Peter (vs 66-72) SERMON BODY: Ill: Taken from a book called "Disorder in the Court." (1). • Q: What is your date ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:53-72

Denomination: Brethren

"Please Help Us Rescue People"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

Evangelism is at the heart of the Gospel. This lesson will show "Why" we need to share our faith.

Our new book “Failing Doesn’t Mean You’re A Failure” will be out of editing next week and then into production for 3 weeks. It will hopefully be finished by December 21st. With any book there are always testimonies and I am very thankful for those people who were able to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:9-10

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to stop living in fear and worry in this world by trying not to get too comfortable here in this earth.

We had been given a gift to go the Whitewater Center in Charlotte, NC to go on a Rope Course and Zip Line. First of all you get into a harness which feels like you are a two year old that has just gotten into trouble for the 20th time. Now you are on a leash, a short leash. The rope course is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:29-31

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to get from our head to our heart being in "Awe" of God. We are more in awe of things that we see in this world instead of the God who created us and this world.

Today is Part III in our series on how to live without fear, worry and doubt by being in “Awe of God”. So what is being in “Awe of God” and how can that help us overcome our fears? Awe - A mixed emotion of reverence, respect, dread, and wonder inspired by authority, genius, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Being In Awe Of God Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to finally be set free of fear and worry by relying upon God instead of ourselves.

On our final series of overcoming fear and worry by being in awe of God we end with a very appropriate Holiday. Now five lessons will not get you out of your fear and worry pattern UNLESS you allow God IT. In the movie City Slickers, Billy Crystal played an actor that was told that to be happy in ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Can I Have A Sign

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to trust God no matter what the circumstances look like.

A number of you have asked how much were you able to raise in support yesterday. We raised $ $ 375 out of the $ 5,000 needed. In the past I would have gotten my resume out and started sending it to different companies hoping to find a job to make ends meet. But I have learned some valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

Can I Have A Sign

Contributed by Brad Henry on Dec 9, 2011

How to trust God no matter what the circumstances look like.

A number of you have asked how much were you able to raise in support yesterday. We raised $ $ 375 out of the $ 5,000 needed. In the past I would have gotten my resume out and started sending it to different companies hoping to find a job to make ends meet. But I have learned some valuable lessons ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:10

When God Shuts You In. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah was all dressed up with no place to go.

Intro: 1. Have you ever looked at your old high school Yearbook? People sign their names over thier pictures and usually write what they want to accomplish in life. Things like, "I hope to make my first million by the age of thirty." "I plan to rob a bank and escape to a paradise ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:6

Denomination: Baptist