Sermons on Idle Words:

Serving God In The Marketplace

Contributed by Richard Pfeil on May 23, 2005

Part of an ongong series that deals with enables people to serve God now, in thier community with ones workplace as one option. In this message I teach people a gentle method of evangelism at work.

April 17, 2005 Pastor Richard Pfeil Serving God in the Marketplace John 8:1-11, 1 Peter 2:21-25, Mark 5:18-20, Matthew 4:18-20 Heavenly Father, we live in a world in which it is not easy being a believer; it’s not easy trying to maintain patience; it’s not easy maintaining integrity; it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Life's Too Short To...follow The Crowd Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 27, 2005

Part 9 in series "Life’s Too Short To," this message examines Christianity as a counter-cultural movement and compares it to Christianity as merely a sub-culture.

Life’s Too Short To Follow the Crowd Part 9 in series, “Life’s Too Short To…” Wildwind Community Church David Flowers May 29, 2005 I have said over and over and over again that I believe any version of Christianity that does not contain a strong counter-cultural element is not really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Free Methodist

Why Doesn't God Just Leave Me Alone? Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Oct 6, 2005

Reasons God doesn’t leave you alone - based on the question of the demoniac of Gadara, "Why are you bothering me, Jesus?"

We’re renewing the series dealing with the questions people asked Jesus. [The first four messages in this series were delivered in March of 2003.] These questions are important because the people asking them had issues just like you and I. We learn the keys to living a purposeful life from ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Your Treasure Is Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

Your heart moves toward what you cherish, and God wants you to move toward Him.

Sometimes we’ll hear talks on stewardship that basically try to guilt us into giving. That’s not our intent today. I want to follow the example of Jesus and remind us how to increase our joy in giving because we know that we are getting more and more for our future. Do not store up for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

Loving The Old Ways And Missing The New Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at how Jesus dealt with traditions

Loving the Old Ways, Missing the New – Luke 5:33-39 Gladstone Baptist Church – 26/9/04 Last week I spoke about the fact that Jesus loves unlovely people. I don’t mean people who are physically ugly, but people who the rest of society considers as unlovely or different or inferior. These are the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:33-39

Denomination: Baptist

God Can't Want Your Worst Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at things God can’t do - God Can’t want your worst.

5 Things God Can’t Do – 2) God Can’t Want your Worst. Luke 15:15-24 Gladstone Baptist Church – 9/1/05 pm (Adapted from “Things that are impossible for God, Part 1 – It’s impossible for God to Want your Worst” by Doug Fields) Last week we started this series on 5 things God Can’t Do. Last week ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: A Deeper Magic Series

Contributed by Roy Carter on Dec 12, 2005

Sermon is about how God’s Grace has overcome the judment of the Law

A Deeper Magic Ephesians 1:4 Introduction: Changing The Rules In the movie Superman 2 Superman and Lois Lane decided that they’re in love, so Superman chooses to give up his super powers in order to marry Lois Lane. He is warned in advance that if he surrenders his powers he can never have them ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"A Time To Mourn"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 10, 2005

We were all there. A sermon for Good Friday

“And all the multitudes who came together for this spectacle, when they observed what had happened began to return, beating their breasts.” “A time to mourn and a time to dance” – Eccl 3:4b On July 5th, 1893, Mary and Ruby, the sixteen and twelve year old daughters of John Ray of Bardwell, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:48

Denomination: Orthodox

Profitable Slave

Contributed by Benjamin Frawley on Dec 18, 2003

Narrative sermon depicting the life of Onesimus

“Profitable Slave” It was a spontaneous act. The temptation was more than I could bear. If you were in my place, I’m sure you would have done the same. I mean, if you saw the things that Philemon had, I’m sure you would have understood how much more I needed it and how little Philemon did. It ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Jan 12, 2004

The purpose of this sermon is to teach some and remind others of the value and sacredness of human life.

I Believe in The Sanctity of Human Life January 18, 2004 Intro: A. [Source: Right to Life League of Southern California web site, http://www.rtllsc.org/abortion.html Abortion Facts Did you know that…? …1.2 to 1.4 million abortions are performed in the United States every year? That amounts to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Expectation And Hope

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Sep 12, 2003

We, like Paul, should live in expectation and hope.

INTRO.- ILL.- A man approached a little league baseball game one afternoon. He asked a boy in the dugout what the score was. The boy responded, "Eighteen to nothing--we’re behind." "Boy," said the spectator, "I’ll bet you’re discouraged." "Why should I be discouraged?" replied the little ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:19-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Excellence In Integrity, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Sep 21, 2003

Peter Deison has noted THREE MAJOR EVENTS in the life of David. It’s my contention that these THREE MAJOR EVENTS demonstrate for us what integrity is. We will take these in reverse chronological order and we’ll deal with the first of three events today.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I have been talking to you about Leadership and Service Excellence. After introducing the theme of Excellence, our first sermon was on Excellence in Influence. Last week, we began talking about Excellence in Integrity. Today, I want to continue to talk to you about ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-7

Becoming A Lifelong Learner Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 1, 2003

We can keep on growing all the way to the end of our days if we hear, hear, and hlep our godly critics.

Some of the meanest people I knew growing up were church people. I noticed that some people just don’t change. I knew people who came to services every Sunday. They wouldn’t miss their small group meeting on Sunday morning. They came back for evening services on Sunday night. They showed up ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Sovereignty In A Family Tree

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 7, 2003

Notice God’s sovereignty on display in Christ’s lineage.

Matthew 1:1-17 God’s Sovereignty in a Family Tree Woodlawn Baptist Church December 7, 2003 Thanksgiving is behind us and we are officially in the Christmas season. Folk are counting down the shopping days, the economic analysts are checking the fourth quarter profits, Santa is out in full force in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17, Revelation 12:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Real With God Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 16, 2003

Jesus showed how to get real, in prayer, with God: He admitted His true feelings; He told God what He really wanted; and He enlisted His imperfect friends as companions for the journey.

“Yes, God is Real” Don’t you like singing that song? You sing that with relish! So do I! “Yes, God is real, real in my soul.” We believe that. That’s our faith. Or is it? Do we truly believe that God is real? If we believe it, why do we play games with God? Why do we hide ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist