Sermons on Imprisons:

When Your Brook Goes Dry Series

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 19, 2005

This sermon is in the Elijah series

This morning we continue to look at the life and ministry of one of the greatest prophets who ever lived- Elijah. Over the last few weeks we have walked with Elijah as he boldly proclaimed his faith to King Ahab... Remember those words: As the Lord God of Israel Jives before whom I stand, there ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:2

Denomination: Baptist

Revelation Step By Step Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on May 26, 2004

This is a study of the book of Revelation Chapter by chapter CHAPTER 1 PART 1

The Book of Revelation WHO: The Beloved Apostle John WHAT: The book of Revelation is the written record of dramatic, God-sent visions given to one of God’s servants to uncover something’s previously hidden. WHERE: He wrote this book in his old age of about 90 from the lonely island of Patmos where ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Jailhouse Rock"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 26, 2004

Turning opposition into opportunity.

Acts 16:16-34 “Jailhouse Rock” Contrary to the opinion of some, Christians are not immune from pain and disappointment. The idea of a cotton-candy theology that promises all health and wealth and no turmoil or tribulation melts away with every tragedy that reeks havoc in our lives. The ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: United Methodist

Christian Behavior In The Shadow Of Exploitation

Contributed by Guy Glass on Aug 23, 2006

This message looks at the behavior of believers in a world that often exploits them.

Christian Behavior In the Shadow of Exploitation Hebrews 13:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Since the beginning of the church, Christians have been subject to abuses, prejudices, and negative acts. Here are a couple of examples that occurred recently, …: June 5, 2006 -- DENTON, TEXAS (ANS) -- Secret Service ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

All The Wrong Kinds Of People

Contributed by David Ward on Aug 26, 2006

Jesus calls all the wrong kinds of people to join his revolution. Apparently, the wrong kinds of people are just right for Jesus.

“All the Wrong Kinds of People” Mark 1:16-20 Mark 2:13-17 INTRODUCTION: If you were going to start a revolution, what kinds of people would you recruit? What demographic would you target? What character qualities would you look for? I suppose it might depend on what kind of revolution you were ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Persecuted For Righteousness Series

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 26, 2006

Examination of the eighth BE-Attitude: Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

PURSUING HAPPINESS: Persecuted for Righteousness Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven” 2 Timothy 3:1-5; 10-12 1. “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10

Denomination: United Methodist

A New Look At The Church Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Sep 11, 2006

What does God expect of His church?

The book of Colossians shows that being connected through faith to Jesus Christ has totally changed our lives: • We have a new hope. • We have a new perspective on life. • We have a new joy. • We have a new family. • We have a new way of living. AUTHOR: The apostle Paul (1:1). Timothy is also ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Come Holy Spirit I Need You

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Sep 13, 2010

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need

Ways the Holy Spirit Comes to Help Us in Our Time of Need Romans 8:26,27 "But if we hope for what we do not see, we wait with endurance. In the same way, the Spirit too comes to the aid of our weakness; for we do not know how to pray as we ought, but the Spirit itself intercedes with ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What On Earth Made You Do That?"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 16, 2010

If we follow the way of Christ’s generosity, and forgiveness with utter loyalty, there will always be folks who will bluntly call us “crazy.”But, “Christ’s love compels us.”

2 Corinthians 5:11-21 “What on Earth made You do That?” “What on earth made you do that?” The newspaper reporter was incredulous. A young woman had just won a three-week trip around the world. It was the chance of a lifetime! And she had given it up in order to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus’ Homecoming

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 21, 2010

A sermon I did for homecoming based on Luke 4:14-30. Jesus came for the least, the last and the lost.

Sermon for 9/19/2010 Jesus’ Homecoming- Luke 4:14-30 HoHum: A Call to Honor, historical fiction about World War 2 author Gilbert Morris. The main character is a teenager named Ben Logan. The time was the late 30’s and the times were hard. Ben has to help his father, an often drunk pulpwood ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Good Men Disagree Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 8, 2008

Lessons from Paul and Barnabas and their disagreement

WHEN GOOD MEN DISAGREE Acts 15: 36-41 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing Satan In Church

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Aug 9, 2006

One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church.

SEEING SATAN IN CHURCH THEME: BE CAREFUL ABOUT LOOKING FOR SATAN IN THE CHURCH. One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, ready or not, here I come. Satan where are you. Oh, Satan where are you. Some people are looking for Satan in the church. Some people do not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If Necessary, Use Words

Contributed by Terry Barnhill on May 9, 2009

Ours is a living God who can only be known through relationship.

This morning I’ld like to focus on three words from John 15 – the words of Jesus, “Abide with me”. In John 15, Jesus talks about three vital RELATIONSHIPS. Our, • RELATIONSHIP to Christ (Jn 15:1-17) • RELATIONSHIP to other believers (Jn 15: 12-18) • RELATIONSHIP to the world (Jn 15:19-27) If I ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Angels On Defense Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Apr 8, 2010

Every believer can recall an incident where they were unexplainably rescued.

Angels: Activating God’s Secret Agents Angels on Defense February 14, 2010 Introduction A Byron Preston B Every believer can recall some incident, critical danger-miraculously preserved. 1 Near car wrecks, fierce temptation, tractor rolling over, tree stand, kid wandering in the road, etc...the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:7

Denomination: Baptist

Witness Of Forgiveness

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 30, 2006

Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about it.

WITNESSES OF FORGIVENESS This morning I want to talk about obedience in being a Christian. Sometimes even the best of Christians may be faced with a particular circumstance, and they will decide (for themselves) what is right and what is wrong. Actually, without even talking to God about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:27-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God