Sermons on Immovable Ladder:

When Things Do Not Turn Out Right Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 24, 2001

This sermon deals with the trials Joseph faced before rising to the top.

When Things Just Don’t Turn Out Right 1/12/97 Genesis 37:1-11 2 Corinthians 1:3-11 A couple of years ago there was a happy Christian family of seven riding down the highway in their mini-van laughing and talking with each other. The future could not have looked any brighter than it was. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Withstand Trials

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

How to handle the trials of life

HOW TO WITHSTAND TRIALS Part 1 Matt 5:48 James 1:2-12 Pastor Jeff Seaman Introduction A pastor once asked his congregation, “Does anyone here Know any perfect people?” A short man stood up and shouted, “Yes, my wife’s first husband” This man had learned from experience how hard it is to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

This Is A Hold Up Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 18, 2002

We are to support one another.

THIS IS A HOLD UP Galatians 5:25-6:5 S: Encouragement and support Th: Grace-Full Living Pr: WE ARE TO SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER. ?: How? KW: Ways TS: In our study of Galatians 5:25-6:5, we will find four ways we can support one another. The _____ way we can support one another is… I. LIVE IT UP ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When You Can't Be Satisfied Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

How many of the fulfilled desires from your past are still making you happy today? Is life just chasing after the wind, or is there a simple path to contentment?

James 1:13-15, “When tempted, no one should say, "God is tempting me." For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does he tempt anyone; but each one is tempted when, by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You're Welcome At This Table

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Apr 23, 2005

God’s conditions of acceptance are different from man’s.

You’re Welcome At This Table Luke 15:1-2 Woodlawn Baptist Church March 27, 2005 Introduction Turn with me to Luke 15:1-2. It is good to be in the Lord’s house with you all on this Easter morning. I want to welcome our guests again and thank you for being with us today. I hope and pray that your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Worshiping In Truth

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 15, 2005

Reflecting on worshiping God in truth (preceeded the week before by a sermon on worshiping in spirit).

WORSHIPING IN TRUTH John 4:21-24 One more worship Top Ten List for you. These are the Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed. Top Ten Indications That Your Worship Service Might Be a Bit Too Relaxed: 10. The choir wears bath robes and bunny slippers! 9. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Revealing The Secrets Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Feb 22, 2005

1st in a 3 part series on Marriage. (Idea: We used a Christian Magician to introduce each week plus other creative elements)

REVEALING THE SECRETS (How to have an ideal marriage) GENESIS 1:27-28; 2:18-25; 3:7-13 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: How bad is the state of marriage in America? Consider these statistics: The number of currently divorced adults has more than quintupled from 4.3 million in 1970 to 19.8 million in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian Church

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Little Man Meets A Big God Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 15, 2003

This morning we’re focusing on a high-ranking IRS man named Zacchaeus who cheated not on his return, but on everyone else’s. He had figured out a way to skim some money off the top and squeeze the last drop from people’s wallets. Jesus not only changed h

A Little Man Meets a Big God There’s a story about a local fitness center, which was offering $1,000 to anyone who could demonstrate that they were stronger than the owner of the place. Here’s how it worked. This muscle man would squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and then hand ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Discovering You Style (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 29, 2003

Some people, like the Samaritan woman, are very good at using the invitational approach. They might not be able to give a complete explanation of everything that Christ has done, but they can say, “Come, see a man…could this be the Christ?” Others, like

Discovering Your Style, Part 3 Rev. Brian Bill 3/11/01 Prayer. The woman in the drama is in desperate need of healing. She needs to know that in spite of all that has happened, she can experience the awesome power of God’s love and grace. There are people just like her all around us. Many ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42, Acts 9:36-42

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of His Purpose Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Jesus gives purpose to life.

“THE WONDER OF HIS PURPOSE” LUKE 8:26-38 INTRODUCTION: George Moore tells the true story of Irish peasants in the depression era that were hired by a wealthy benefactor to build some roads. When they started the job the men worked well, they sang their Irish songs and put their total energies ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-38

Denomination: Christian Church

Guard Your Heart

Contributed by Mike Hays on Aug 23, 2004

Solomon knows the treacherous world that his son is about to encounter and he counsels him to guard his heart against all that would seek to lead him away from God.

Guard Your Heart Proverbs 4:20-27 Today we will dive into the seventh lesson of Solomon given to his son to help him learn about the importance of wisdom for all of life. Last week, in lesson six, we heard about how important it is for us to stay on the path of wisdom and to avoid at all costs ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Beginning (Creation) Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Aug 28, 2004

1st in a 4 part series on God’s X-Files, "unexplained phenomenon" and the lessons we can learn from it.

“In The Beginning” Genesis 1:1-11 Introduction to Series: Play opening of X-Files clip: {“Are you familiar with the so-called X-Files?” Agent Scully replies, “I believe they are unexplained phenomenon.”} That lays the foundation for the television show The X-Files. Each week, starting in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

"Rise Up O' Men Of God"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Jun 15, 2003

God is moving upon the hearts of men all across America. Happy Father’s Day dads!

“Rise Up O’ Men of God!” Ezekiel 22:23-30 God has placed within the heart, hands, and soul of men incredible power to heal or hurt, build up or tear down, comfort or crush, and serve or enslave. Throughout history we can see glaring examples of both extremes. When men decide to do ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:23-30, Matthew 28:19-20, Luke 10:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Enriched Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 25, 2003

First in a series on 1 Corinthians focusing on the spiritual position of the believers in spite of their practice.

Chico Alliance Church September 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Enriched” I Corinthians 1:1-9 Introduction to the Book BACKGROUND OF CORINTH--THE CITY Major trade center Entertainment center Two types of games--Olympian/Isthmian. Isthmian held in Corinth. Cosmopolitan population--Greeks, Roman ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance