Sermons on Impartial Judgment:

How God Makes A Way When There Seems To Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2002

How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way - Phil. 2:13,14

How God Makes a Way When There Seems to Be No Way We all have been in situations where we have wondered if there is a way out of our problem. Illustration: Abraham found himself in such a predicament when he took Isaac, his only son up to the mountain to sacrifice him before God. Yet, just in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-14, Philippians 2:13, John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mediator

Contributed by C.j. Moffett on Sep 9, 2003

Is the full deity and humanity of Jesus simply an item of academic theology, or does it give human faith and redemption meaning?

Illus: I was about 10 years old at the time. My mother had been remarried for about a year and a half. Both she and my step-father worked, and it was summer. We children needed a baby-sitter. So my step-father arranged for his mother to sit us~~our Aunt Betty. I know what some of you are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-7, John 14:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Managing Conflict

Contributed by Rob Simpson on Feb 3, 2002

How to deal with conflict: Restoring broken relationships.

Remember the Charlie Brown comic strip? There is one particular Peanuts cartoon, where Lucy demands that Linus change TV channels and then threatens him with her fist if he doesn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asks Linus. "These five fingers," says Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-16, Matthew 18:15-17

Denomination: Methodist

Wisdom

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Sep 24, 2006

This sermon discusses wisdom in the earthly and heavenly realm and the importance of heavenly over earthly.

Text: “Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom” (James 3:13). What is wisdom? One person said that wisdom is the quality that keeps you from getting into situations where you need it. J.I Packer said, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Two Kinds Of Wisdom

Contributed by Glen O'brien on Oct 5, 2006

Two kinds of wisdom are set before us in the Book of James - a “wisdom” in quote marks that is not wisdom at all but “earthly, unspiritual, and demonic" and true wisdom which comes from God and is first of all peaceable.

16th Sunday after Pentecost 24th September 2006 Text: James 3:14-4:10 TWO KINDS OF WISDOM James defines wisdom in a very down to earth way. When we think of the wise man we may think of the sage who sits on a mountain top meditating on the nature of the universe. His devotees climb the rugged ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Let Him Reign Supreme

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 10, 2007

Our text in Col. 3:15-17 is all about letting Christ reign supreme in our lives. Here is what we should do/must do: 1- Let the peace of Christ rule 2- Let the word of Christ dwell 3- Let the name of Christ live

INTRO.- eHarmony.com. Have you ever heard of it? They advertise on TV all the time. Here is what their website says: eHarmony is America’s #1 trusted relationship service. That may be but where does the Lord come in? Don’t people realize that the Lord knows more about relationships than ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17, Colossians 3:15-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remedy Part 7: The Remedy For Brokenness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Jun 2, 2009

Final sermon of the Remedy series through Romans. Broken. Many of us are. We carry the burden of pain and regret of yesterday with us wherever we go. We’re broken. Can’t anybody fix us? God can. And He does it through the Church.

REMEDY The Remedy for Brokenness “Our life is full of brokenness - broken relationships, broken promises, broken expectations. How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God’s faithful presence in our lives?” -Henri ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

How We Live Reflects Who We Are

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 6, 2009

Know who you are in Jesus, and then live it. How we live reflects who we are.

How We Live Reflects Who We Are Aug 2, 2009 1 Peter 1:13-25 Intro: Chickens don’t fly around in the sky, perch on telephone wires, or swoop down and capture some prey. That’s not who they are. Whales don’t walk around on land, or dig around in the dirt looking for a meal. That’s not who they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Failure To Pray – Praying For The Wrong Things – Being Worldly And Becoming Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James teaches that wars and fightings among brethren happen due to neglecting to pray, due to praying for the wrong things, being worldly and becoming guilty of spiritual adultery.

INTRODUCTION #18 1. Open your bibles to James 4:2b (the 2nd part) thru verse 4. 2. In the words and phrases right ahead of this James refers to “wars and fighting’s” that go on in the lives of individuals and among members in local congregations. 3. James teaches that these ...read more

Scripture: James 4:2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

He Is Lord Because Of Who He Is Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 8, 2003

In almost every church, someone eventually says "I am in Charge Here!" So - who is in charge in the church? Is it someone with a position of authority, or is it someone who has has a unique experience from God? Or could it be both?

OPEN: A young sentry was on guard duty for the 1st time, and he had orders not to admit any car unless it had a special identification seal on its bumper. About the middle of the night, an unmarked car approached his guard shack and the sentry stopped it. Inside, was a general and his driver. ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Unlocks His Peace Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 21, 2004

When we face storms in life, what is important is our response to them. God expects us to exercise faith and claim His peace. He will lead us through them.

FAITH UNLOCKS HIS PEACE – Mark 4:35-41 Last week we look at 2 disciples walking towards Emmaus, downcast and hopeless, and how Jesus joins them in their walk and transformed them. TODAY we’re seeing another journey – a BOAT RIDE across the Sea of Galilee. What the disciples experienced is not ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Walk The Walk

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Ephesians 4:1, “I… beseech you to walk worthy of the calling with which you were called.” I really believe that there are a lot of people who claim to have a relationship with Christ, but don’t. They talk the talk, but they don’t walk the walk.

Walk The Walk; Ephesians 4:1 Reporters and city officials gathered at a Chicago railroad station one afternoon in 1953. The person they were meeting was the 1952 Nobel Peace Prize winner. A few minutes after the train came to a stop, a giant of a man - six feet four inches with bushy hair and a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1, Ephesians 4:2-25

The Birth Of Our King

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Aug 14, 2006

Christmas lessons from the genealogy of Christ.

Open your Bibles in Matthew chapter one verse one. Yes, you heard me right. Matthew chapter one verse one. When I began reading the New Testament, I admit that I found chapter one of Matthew boring, particularly the genealogy of Jesus Christ. I mean, I was not that excited to read that this person ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

On Textual Variants And The Glory Of God Series

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Aug 31, 2014

What is a textual variant and why does it matter?

This week, I am going to do something very different. I am going to preach from a text that is not in my bible. I preach from the ESV, but this passage is not in there. Neither is it in the NIV, ASV. But it is included in the KJV, NKJV, and the NASB (in brackets). I going to examine the text, but I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does The Lord Requires Of Me?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 16, 2014

To show 5 requirements of GOD from us: 1. Fear the LORD our GOD 2. Walk in all GOD's ways 3. Love the LORD 4. Serve the LORD will all heart and soul 5. Keep GOD's commandments for our own good 1-3 requirements is our relationship with GOD, 4-5 is servic

I. EXORDIUM: Does your school or company require anything from you? So does GOD. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show 5 requirements of GOD from us: 1. Fear the LORD our GOD 2. Walk in all GOD's ways 3. Love the LORD 4. Serve the LORD will all heart and soul 5. Keep GOD's ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12-13

Denomination: Pentecostal