Sermons on Human Attitudes:

Psalm 84 Sermon 5/2013

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on May 20, 2013

*Psalm 84 is about a journey to the temple in Jerusalem and the writer was remembering the year before when he made the same trip to a festival there called The Feast of Tabernacles. Every year around late September or early October thousands would go t

Sermon Psalm 84 05/2013… Psalm 84 Psalm 84:1 To the chief Musician upon Gittith, A Psalm for the sons of Korah. How amiable are thy tabernacles, O LORD of hosts! 2 My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God. 3 Yea, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Doesn't Someone Do Something About The Evil In The World?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on May 25, 2013

A look at how often we choose our peace and our property over standing up to the evil in the world.

[Open sermon with "Bubble Creek Canyon" video from BluefishTV.com] OUR PRAYER: We want to be insulated and isolated from the evil in the world. - Matthew 8:28, 32-34. - There are two mentions of violence in this passage. - First, there are two men who are demon-possessed. They are men of great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:28-34

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Balance - Work Series

Contributed by Betty Johnson on Jun 1, 2013

First in a series on keeping our balance in life. Work, Rest and Play are three of the areas we need to keep in balance. This message focuses on why we work and some of the hindrances to keeping work in balance with the rest of life, and the "shift" tha

Keeping Your Balance - Work Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 Two weeks ago, our guest speaker, Mr. Jon, spoke about balance. Having a balance in our lives of the things that are good and necessary parts of our lives. I want to bounce off of that message. Jon gave the introduction. For the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Today, You Will Be With Me In Paradise"

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

In 13 words, Jesus reveals the only way a person can get to heaven and how the worst person can get there apart from “religion.”

Everyone enjoys a good scandal. It makes for great headlines, website views, and magazine sales. The famous last words of Jesus that we’ll focus on this weekend are the most scandalous last words in history. His 13 words to a dying criminal confronts all religions, spirituality, belief ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unless...

Contributed by Jarrod Jones on Jun 19, 2013

Unless you “die” there will be no new life in you, or through you.

Intro “Who ever said following Jesus was boring? (“Themes” of John 12): Jesus basically said, “Unless you die, there will be no new life in you, or through you.” Unless you die to self, then _____________.” Who will miss out, who will suffer, who will ...read more

Scripture: John 12:23-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Whining In The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 28, 2013

We need to stop complaining and cry out to God, depending on him to meet our most important needs of this journey. That we don’t just rely on leaders to connect us with God but rather we are all responsible for having our own relationship with Him.

(Exodus 15:22-27) So Moses/God led them into the desert for three days without water. Experts say that in a warm dry environment like that, 3 days would be the upper limit of survival without water. So these people would be very near death when they came upon this watering hole. And imagine their ...read more

The $10,000,000 Challenge Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 1, 2013

The faith calls us to be people of integrity

June 30, 2013 Church Planting The $10,000,000 Challenge Acts 5:1-10 Opening words: You know the story. I have told you several times. Jesus was executed on a Friday. Everyone thought it was over. However, everyone was wrong. It was just beginning. On Sunday morning a few women showed up at his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Most Absurd Argument Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jul 29, 2013

A sermon examining Paul's gospel message.

PAUL’S MOST ABSURD ARGUMENT I Corinthians 15:12-19 We live in a day where there is no shortage of absurdity emanating from pulpits across the land. With the reach of modern media and the abundance of false teachers, rarely do I hear anything that surprises me. When I see a clip or read a quote ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Men Help Us Worship

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Aug 2, 2013

How to be wise in our worship: 1. Go the distance to seek God (vs. 1-2). 2. Follow the guidance of God (vs. 2-9). 3. Come to Jesus with an abundance for God (vs.10-11).

The Wise Men Help Us Worship Matthew 2:1-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Dec. 19, 2012 *Does God care how we worship? -- Of course He does! So we need to know how to worship the Lord, and the Wise Men can help us get there. 1. Church, if we are going to worship the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

When The Enemy Fights Back: Using The Bible Defensively Series

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Aug 6, 2013

A look at how to use the Bible to defend ourselves against spiritual attacks. I include 8 specific examples of how this can happen in our lives.

HOW CAN THE BIBLE BE USED DEFENSIVELY? Untruths threaten to push us down the wrong path. - Matthew 4:1-11; Ephesians 6:11; 1 Peter 5:8. - We talked last week about using the Bible offensively – using it to win spiritual victories. - This week we’re going to talk about using the Bible ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

"Follow Me"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 14, 2013

Three things needed to follow Jesus

“Follow Me!” August 18, 2013 Mark 1:16-18 “As Jesus walked beside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and his brother Andrew casting a net into the lake, for they were fishermen. “Come, follow me,” Jesus said, “and I will send you out to fish for people.” At ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-18

Denomination: Holiness

Faith In The Face Of A Giant

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2013

David said, “The Lord, who delivered me from the paw of the lion and from the paw of the bear, He will deliver me from the hand of this Philistine.” And then Saul said to David, “Go, and the Lord be with you!”

Sunday, October 21, 2012 Title: FAITH IN THE FACE OF A GIANT Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54 Key Verse: 1 Samuel 17:45: “Then David said to the Philistine, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Doubting God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 5, 2012

When we doubt God we can so easily get sucked into focusing on ourselves; badmouthing God; make believe that God has a hidden evil agenda for us which is completely false and start polluting the minds of others thus bringing depravity not only on ourselve

Opening illustration: G. Campbell Morgan had already enjoyed some success as a preacher by the time he was 19 years old. But then he was attacked by doubts about the Bible. The writings of various scientists and agnostics disturbed him (e.g., Charles Darwin, John Tyndall, Thomas Huxley, and Herbert ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary Visits Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 6, 2012

An analysis of the account regarding the visit of Mary to Elizabeth will show us how God confirms our faith.

Scripture A few weeks ago I began a new series of sermons in the Gospel of Luke in a study that I am calling “To Seek and To Save the Lost.” Today I would like to study the passage in which Mary visits Elizabeth. Theologians sometimes call this meeting “The Visitation.” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed