Sermons on Human Injustice:

Donkey Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011

Why did God get angry with Balaam? All we are told is Balaam did what God told him but God still sends an angel to kill hiim. Why? And what lessons does God have for us in this story.

OPEN: YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2yP_DbHxc APPLY: We’ve all the story of Balaam’s donkey ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons… not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, what I want to do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Foundation Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Aug 5, 2011

I am proposing that the foundation of your spiritual house and the church itself consists of prayer and worship, our part of the relationship with Jesus. Obviously without the blueprints, the Bible, you can’t even get started. That is the receptive mode,

We have over the past few weeks prepared the property and looked at the blueprints for building this spiritual house, and now its time to get started on the most important part of any building, the foundation. No building can stand without a good foundation. I am proposing that the foundation of ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

The Coming Of The Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Luke on Aug 7, 2011

Many have mistakenly claimed to know the date and time for Judgment Day and Christ's Second Coming. This message looks at some things Jesus said about this issue.

“THE COMING OF THE KINGDOM” (adapted from messages by Darrel Land, Bob Russell, and Mark Driscoll) LUKE 17:20-37 OPEN The world was supposed to end the day before I came back to Martinsville from vacation. At the time I thought I had scheduled my vacation at the perfect time ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Anger Management

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 14, 2011

Despite being deeply hurt and offended, God'swill is that mercy off-set anger.

Title: Anger Management Text: Genesis 45:1-15 Thesis: Despite being deeply offended, God’s will is that mercy off-set anger. Introduction Joseph Stinson wrote the catchphrase and Harry Callahan spoke it back in 1983 when, as Dirty Harry foiled a robbery taking place in his favorite diner, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Watch Your Step Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Aug 25, 2011

Often we Christians believe that we are so insulated against evil that we do not need to be isolated from evil. Everything the Bible says is opposed to such a view. The people and the activities we are involved with can hurt us and cause us to fall.

PROVERBS 4:10-19 WATCH YOUR STEP [Jude 24, 25] A sign on the entrance to the IRS office read, "Watch your step." A sign on the exit read, "Watch your language." Two good pieces of advice! The first warning is especially appropriate, for as we walk through life, it is easy to stumble and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:10-19

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A look at heaven and hell

“Heaven!” 2 Corinthians 12:1-7 Today, I’m going to be talking about heaven. A man died and went to heaven. St. Peter asked him, “Why should I let you into heaven?” The guy said, “Well, I tried to help other people.” “Can you give me an ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Hedge Of Protection Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “God’s Hedge of Protection” Job 1:6-12 I have the utmost respect for schoolteachers. It’s tough being a schoolteacher, especially an elementary school teacher. Recently someone sent me a humorous list of seven ways to know if you’re an ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Friends Fail Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is good…All the time!” When Friends Fail Job 2:11-13 A group of friends went deer hunting and paired off in twos for the day. That night one of the hunters returned alone, staggering under an eight-point buck. "Where’s Harry?" he was asked. "Harry had a stroke of some ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Most Important Thing Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

God is Good…All the Time! “The Most Important Thing” Job 19:17-27 There are a lot of trivial facts floating around in our world. These are sometimes called “useless facts.” While all these statements are fact, they probably won’t change your life. Here’s ...read more

Scripture: Job 19:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wives: Submit Yourselves Unto Your Husbands Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 2, 2011

Sermon #3 in the 2003 Calvary Family Series. God instructs husbands to love their wives. (See previous sermon). God instructs wives to respect their husbands and submit to them. Before we abandon time-honored truth, let's look at what the Bible says.

WIVES Calvary Baptist Church May 25, 2003 This is message number three of six on the family, beginning with mothers day and ending on Father's day. Keywords: Wives, Wife, Submission, Marriage TEXT: Col. 3:18 Wives, submit yourselves unto your own husbands, as it is fit in the Lord. QUOTE: ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

Me, Do What?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 28, 2012

Parable of the Good Samaritan. Inductive structure.

Me, Do What? Luke 10:25-37 VIDEO INTRODUCTION… Liberty Mutual Commercial 2009 (0:00-1:00) [youtube.com/watch?v=frpp6DjCaJU] NARRATIVE: Loving Story Part 1 He was driving home one Monday evening on a busy city street. Like everyone else in the world at that time, it was the mad rush to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Do You Say You Are? Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 30, 2012

The call upon the life of every believer is to live a life in the light God calls us to.

That little phrase ‘from darkness to light’ should be an accurate description of what has happened in the life of every Christian. 1 Peter 2:9 says, ‘But you are A CHOSEN RACE, A royal PRIESTHOOD, A HOLY NATION, A PEOPLE FOR God's OWN POSSESSION, so that you may proclaim the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

A Life In One Direction Series

Contributed by Tim Diack on Apr 30, 2012

Marriage is a gift from God and He has given us three steps towards building our lives together. Last week we began to look at the first two steps - leaving and cleaving - in this message we consider the third step - weaving our lives together in a patte

A Life In One Direction - Genesis 2:24 - April 29, 2012 Series: After The Honeymoon - #3 This morning we are continuing our series on marriage, entitled, “After the Honeymoon.” You’ll remember that last week we began to look at Genesis 2:24 where we read these words: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: *other

What God Is For Us Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on May 6, 2012

There are two categories of God's attributes: His natural attributes, which set him apart from his creation and cannot be emulated, and his moral attributes. Psalm 86 tells us about several of God's moral attributes and how they are a blessing to the beli

What God IS to Us Psalm 86 Chuck Sligh May 6, 2012 READ RESPONSIVELY: Psalm 86 – “Bow down thine ear, O LORD, hear me: for I am poor and needy. 2 Preserve my soul; for I am holy: O thou my God, save thy servant that trusteth in thee. 3 Be merciful unto me, O Lord: for I cry unto thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing But Slag

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on May 14, 2012

Set-backs can have a great purpose in fulfilling the will of God if we will allow them to work for us.

Nehemiah 13:1-2 KJV On that day they read in the book of Moses in the audience of the people; and therein was found written, that the Ammonite and the Moabite should not come into the congregation of God for ever; [2] Because they met not the children of Israel with bread and with water, but ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal