Sermons on Hurting:

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

Some of Paul’s religious assailants in Corinth were no doubt Jews. They hurled the charge at Paul that he was no true Hebrew. They said he had apostatized from the faith and that he could not possibly be a faithful minister of God. With this in mind, Paul

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: The only survivor of a shipwreck washed up on a small uninhabited island. He cried out to God to save him, and every day he scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted, he eventually managed to build a rough hut and put his few possessions in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Liberty

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Mar 28, 2005

Sometimes its hard to know when to defer to the weaker brother. Paul gives a simple rule of thumb to help in making that decision.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A prayer before the U.S. Senate. “Lord Jesus, thou who art the way, the truth, and the life; hear us as we pray for the truth that shall make all free. Teach us that liberty is not only to be loved but also to be lived. Liberty is too precious a thing to be buried in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Denomination: Baptist

Suffering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 12, 2005

. This section is one of three sections in II Corinthians devoted to a listing of Paul’s sufferings. Paul was not afraid of suffering because he knew that God controls trials, and God uses trials for His own glory.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: Driving through Texas, a New Yorker collided with a truck carrying a horse. A few months later he tried to collect damages for his injuries. “How can you now claim to have all these injuries?” asked the insurance company’s lawyer. “According to the police report, at the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist

Honor In The Workplace Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 7, 2001

HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS

BIG IDEA: HOW TO RELATE PROPERLY TO CERTAIN SPECIAL GROUPS OF PEOPLE IN THE CHURCH -- PART III -- SLAVES TO MASTERS cf. Eph. 6:5-10; Col. 3:22-4:1 I. (:1) SLAVES NEED TO HONOR THEIR MASTERS A. Governing Principle: Slaves, Honor Your Master "Let all who are under the yoke as slaves regard their ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Chuck Hendrix on Feb 15, 2001

Like Paul, We need to do whatever it takes to reach the lost.

WHATEVER IT TAKES-- By Chuck Hendrix I Cor. 9:19-23 Introduction: "Geronamo Goldsteen, but my friends call me bubba" Let’s review Priorities of-- 1) Christ John 3:17 2) Preacher-- Tim. "Preach the word" 3) Church -- Mat. 28:19-20; I Peter 3:15 ILL. LIFE SAVING STATIONS.... they lost sight of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Three "As" Of Servanthood

Contributed by Jack Warford on Mar 29, 2001

We say Jesus is our Savior, but is He our Lord?

The three “As” of Servanthood: Jesus has AWARDED all of us talents. There is always an opportunity of ADVANCEMENT with Jesus. We can expect some level of ANXIETY associated with Servanthood. When we take on the mantle of Servanthood it requires discipline. Theme: Jesus wants all of us to use the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Relates To Human Needs

Contributed by Ed Wood on Nov 17, 2006

John recorded many incidents of Jesus relating to human needs.

JESUS RELATES TO HUMAN NEEDS John 5:1-9 INTRO: Different people relate to different human needs. Physicians relate to our health needs; lawyers take care of our legal needs; counselors relate to our emotional and relational needs. People have numerous needs, and various people help with these ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

"The Silence Of God"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Dec 13, 2003

Have you or are you struggling with a season of the silence of God? Why does God allow it?

"THE SILENCE OF GOD" Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com PSALM 13:1-6 ETS: The Psalmist longed for God’s presence. ESS: There are times when God hides his face. Sunday, July 28, 2002 All nine miners trapped underground in a Pennsylvania coal mine for three days were brought safely to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

The Romans Road To Right Relationships

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2004

"How to Get Along with Anyone" - 13 BRIEF QUALITIES WHICH WILL HELP SPOUSES, COWORKERS, CHURCH MEMBERS, AND OTHERS TO SEE GREAT IMPROVEMENT! ...ALL BEGIN W/ AN "S". Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

The Romans Road to Right Relationships [How to Get Along With Anyone] Romans 12 Be… 1. Surrendered to Christ – v. 1, 2 “living sacrifice”…don’t look for the right one, be the right one, and you’ll get the right one” “Have I given up and let God have this relationship?” 2. Sober in your importance ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Getting Through This!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 23, 2006

Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over.

"whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. For what is your life? rIt is even a vapor that appears for a little time and then vanishes away". -Life is but a vapor and before you know it it’s over. -Talking to my dad about what was important in life just before his death ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Carpe Occasio

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Dec 9, 2009

Used for a local board retreat

Carpe Occasio November 7, 2009 LBA Retreat Introduction David and Kirk had been friends since high school. They were busy pastors in Florida but one day David called Kirk and asked him to go with him somewhere. Kirk asked where and David replied, “Germany”. Kirk remembers the ease with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Bothersome Bartemaeus

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Oct 22, 2009

When Christ calls us, will we ignore that call or leap to the opportunity to serve?

Bothersome Bartemaeus Job 42: 1-6, 10-17 / Mark 10: 46-52 Intro: One of the great mysteries of life is how the idiot that your daughter married can be the father of the smartest grandchildren in the whole world. --- Officer, the guy yelled, my father-in-law knocked me down with his car! Are you ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

To Love Or Not To Love That Is The Question

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Feb 8, 2009

To Love or Not to Love one another

To Love or Not to Love? That is the Question I John 2:1-17 I. John Realizing God’s Love for Him (v. 5) a. John and his brother James had been fishermen i. Worked with their father, Zebedee ii. They loved their father, the boats, the sea b. Then one day John heard the call of Jesus (Mark ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Study On Epistle Of Ephesians Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Dec 21, 2013

Be different among your people in words, deeds and genuineness.

Day 7 Read Ephesians 4:1-16 &17-32 4:17- Not like gentiles: This new way is neither modification nor an improvement. Its a new lifestyle – in thought, character, values, relationships and motives. It is a change of ownership. 4:18-22. Put off: Break from the past, break from the sin and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-32

Denomination: Methodist

Turn On The Firehose

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 24, 2008

Here is the secret to turning on the firehose of God’s love

Tuesday of 34th week in course November 25, 2008 The Word of God today is grim to anyone who doesn’t believe in the providence of God. To understand what the Lord is saying to us, here, today, we have to remind ourselves of God’s intention for us. That’s particularly important because ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-19

Denomination: Catholic