Sermons on Idle Hands:

What Is Your Price?

Contributed by James May on Oct 11, 2005

Samson lost his power with God because Satan found his price. Many in the church today are selling out for less than Samson did? Do you hve a price that you will accept to forget your loyalty and integrity in serving the Lord?

WHAT IS YOUR PRICE? By Pastor Jim May Judges 16:4-22 Judges 16:4-5, "And it came to pass afterward, that he loved a woman in the Valley of Sorek, whose name was Delilah. And the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and said unto her, Entice him, and see wherein his great strength lieth, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:4-22, Judges 13:2-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Unfaithful Spouse Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 15, 2005

Our unfaithfulness is shocking but God’s love is amazing.

SERIES: “EXCERPTS FROM EZEKIEL” TEXT: EZEKIEL 16 TITLE: “THE UNFAITHFUL SPOUSE” INTRODUCTION: A. Adultery has become a very commonplace thing 1. Movie stars, entertainers, sports stars, political leaders, and even religious leaders ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 16:1-63

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Believing 101 Series

Contributed by Mark Batterson on Oct 18, 2005

Instead of downgrading our theology to match our experience we need to upgrade our experience to match our theology.

A Course in Miracles: Believing 201 05.12.05 Pastor Mark Batterson This evotional continues the series titled A Course in Miracles. Last week’s evotional was on seeking 101. Next week’s evotional will be on waiting 301. This week’s evotional focuses on believing 201. To check out old ...read more

Scripture: John 14:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Beyond Easy Believism! Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 19, 2005

In James 2:14-26 we find two great truths about genuine saving faith that are meant to give you a solid foundation upon which to build your life and ministry.

Scripture A Chicago-based newspaper, StreetWise, is sold by homeless people, who collect a portion of the proceeds. One day as Dr. Joseph Stowell, then serving as President of the Moody Bible Institute, walked to work, he passed a StreetWise vendor. It was a bitterly cold January morning, and he ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cowboys & Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005

Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Look Forward To The Final Judgment

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2005

This sermon addresses what God will use to judge you on Judgment Day, and how you can approach such an awesome Day in faith.

November 6, 2005 Matthew 25:31-46 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, he will sit on his throne in heavenly glory. All the nations will be gathered before him, and he will separate the people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 9, 2006

What can I do to learn what God wants me to do with my life? Can I miss out on what God desires for my life?

OPEN: I once read the true story about a man who was a guest sailing aboard a submarine. Before they set sail, he asked the coxwain if there were any special regulations to be observed during exercises. He said “I was puzzled when he replied by asking me how good my mental arithmetic was. He went ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Reality Of Revival

Contributed by Peter Bines on Jul 24, 2006

Whta is revival and what are it’s true characteristics? Let’s explore through Habbakuk what it’s about and stir our hearts to cry to God for His powerful work in our day.

HABBAKUK CH 3 V 2 INTRODUCTION One modern religious scholar has said: ‘…we will not see the large scale revival’s that were witnessed, for example, during the eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries…There is simply not the required sociological, psychological and spiritual soil needed for such ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:2, Habakkuk 3:3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Can Run But You Can't Hide Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Jul 29, 2006

What happens when you don’t want to do what God wants you to do? The book of Jonah reveals God’s tenacious love and severe mercy to His confused and rebellious servants.

Introduction If you went to the mall and asked 100 people, “What’s the story of Jonah all about?” Most (all?) would answer: “Jonah and the _______” – and they’d be wrong! First, “whale” is never mentioned in the book at all – “great fish” Second, neither this fish nor Jonah is principal ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying, Proclaiming And Witnessing Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2006

In continuing our series in "Keys to Spiritual Growth," we look at three more keys to spiritual growth.

Scripture Today we continue in my sermon series on “Keys to Spiritual Growth.” My foundational text for this series is 2 Peter 3:18: "But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen" (2 Peter 3:18). Introduction Did you know ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Roots

Contributed by James May on Aug 13, 2006

Is the gospel really getting rooted into your heart, or is it being choked and killed through neglect and the cares of life?

ROOTS By Pastor Jim May How many of you have a green thumb? I can’t make that claim. It seems that I have a hard time making anything grow the way that it should. Last spring I decided to plant a small garden. I don’t have a tractor or a tiller so I had to break up the ground with a shovel. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:5-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Resilience Is A Daily Habit

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 28, 2006

Resilient people take charge of their lives and stop making excuses.

Resilience Is a Daily Habit Hebrews 12:1-3 In Hebrews chapter people are listed who were faithful to God and demonstrated resilience. Hebrews 12 reflects on the heroes of faith and says, “Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Free Methodist

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Barbarians, Sythians And Other Dead People (Or "Get Over Yourself")

Contributed by Matthew Bushnell on Nov 29, 2006

A sermon based on Colossians 3:5-10 challengeing personal agendas. (Preached as a very first sermon at the commencement of a new church ministry).

Barbarians, Sythians, and other dead People Personal Intro – Thank you for the welcome my family and I have received from many of you. I have had opportunity to meet a lot of people and learn names. That will take some time and I thank you for your patience as we get to know each ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Working Out Your Salvation Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

Considers the way godly living fits into the picture of our Christian lives and encourages us to hold each other accountable to be holy

1. Title: Working Out Your Salvation 2. Text: Hebrews 3 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, fpr the series “Nothing Better Than The Best” 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand what it means to “work out your salvation”; to understand that the root of disobedience is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ