Sermons on Incompatibility:

The Purpose Of God In Unanswered Prayer

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Oct 24, 2007

Do we not understand there are some divine reasons why our prayers are delayed? God is often doing something to build our lives and to bring about a blessing to us and others in the delay.

The Purpose of God In Unanswered Prayer John 11: 1-45 When it comes to God’s answering our prayers, it often seems that if we do not hear the answer we want to hear, we conclude that it was no answer at all. It’s like the three retirees, each with a hearing loss, who were taking a walk ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry (Mark 9:31-34)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 4, 2007

You get the feeling with Jesus and the disciples that they’re never really on the same wavelength. Indeed, you get the feeling that if the group were there together at a fool...

Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

From A Godly Prisoner To A Godly Man Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 10, 2007

Exposition of Philemon 1-7 that deals with the character of one who forgives, Philemon

Text: Philemon 1-7, Title: From a Godly Prisoner to a Godly Man, Date/Place: NRBC, 11/11/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Recently, a survey was made of 200 married adults in regards to forgiveness (1). The researchers were wondering how one’s ability to forgive others would affect their marital ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Alternate Life Styles Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 23, 2008

Jesus presents a clear description of what it is followers are to be like internally and how they are to live outwardly in the Sermon on the Mount

Early 20th Century- medical missionary to China- Dr. Claude Barlow. There was- strange disease- no remedy for- killing many people. He treated hundreds of cases- took voluminous notes from his observations. After watching so many die- took his notes/vial w/germs from the disease- returned to US. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-34

Denomination: Charismatic

The End Of Faith?

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 13, 2007

Dear saints of God do not believe the lies that this increasingly secular culture would have you accept! In order to be a person of faith you need not abandon the mind which God gave you. And in order to be a person of reason you need not abandon faith i

The End of Faith? Psalm 14 Introduction One day the zoo-keeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books - the Bible and Darwin’s Origin of Species. Surprised, he asked the ape, “Why are you reading both those books?” “Well,” said the orangutan, “I just wanted to know if I was my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Daylight, The Saving Time Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 17, 2007

Those of us who are in Christ have great privileges, like a heads-up knowledge of end time events; nonetheless, with great privilege comes great responsibility.

Daylight, The Saving Time I Thessalonians 5:5-11 1. Some people have it all wrong. 2. A man flew into Chicago & hired a taxi to take him downtown. As he was riding along they came to a red light & the driver went right on through the red light. The man said, "Hey, the light was red. You’re ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Apple Does Not Fall Far From The Tree Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2005

Who we belong to will be easy to see, we are a chip off the old block!

INTRODUCTION • Have you looked out in nature and noticed that apple trees always produce apples? • When you plant an apple tree, you do not hope that it produces a few oranges do you? You are not hoping for a mix of lemons and apples are you? • When I see an apple tree, I see apple pies and apple ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rugby, Reality & Religious Rivalry: Mark 9:31-34

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 14, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on faith and discipleship. Why do the disciples so often seem to get it wrong? And what’s the good news in all this?

Yesterday was a great day for this community. Yes, I’m talking about the Newtown-St George Rugby game at Telstra Stadium, where our team, trailing by 2 points with only five minutes to go, ran in two tries to win by ten and get themselves a spot in next week’s Premier League Grand Final. Being ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:31-34

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

En El Mundo, Pero No Del Mundo Series

Contributed by Wilbur Madera Rivas on Jan 23, 2007

Estamos en el mundo, pero no somos del mundo

NO DEL MUNDO PERO EN EL MUNDO Intro: Un amigo me compartía que un día esperando el autobús a la salida de su trabajo, un automóvil se detuvo y se bajaron dos sujetos y lo forzaron a entrar al automóvil. Le vendaron los ojos y lo llevaron a un cajero automático, entre golpes e insultos le hicieron ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Origins #2: The Fall

Contributed by C Jordan on Nov 28, 2010

If God is good, and He created everything, and the original creation was very good, then why is there death and suffering in the world?

ORIGINS #2: THE FALL (November 2010 – Beausejour Church – Pastor Chris Jordan) → REVIEW: “In the beginning, God created the Heavens and the Earth.” (Genesis 1:1). • Last week we looked at the differences between creation and evolution, and talked about how it is more likely we are here by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: *other

Who Is The Boss Of Me?

Contributed by Bryan Beverly on Mar 5, 2015

This message is designed to cause us to reflect upon whether we are asking and allowing God to direct our lives.

As human beings, we share a common desire; that desire is to be in charge of our lives. Consider the lyrics shared by Lesley Gore: You don't own me, I'm not just one of your many toys; You don't own me, don't say I can't go with other boys And don't tell me what to do. And don't tell me what to ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Verdict On Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 16, 2015

Look at 3 NT Scriptures and then give some advice for those who struggle with this (Title and Material adapted from Andreas J. Köstenberger's book, God, Marriage, and Family and information from Christopher Yuan, website: www.christopheryuan.com/‎)

HoHum: “The Birdcage.” A 1996 movie where the actors Robin Williams & Nathan Lane play the parts of a homosexual couple, & Gene Hackman plays a conservative politician who messes up their gay lifestyle. Reviewing the movie, Time magazine called it a “warm, humorous, family ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Playing Favorites Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Aug 10, 2011

Trying to secure our status in God's sight by checking off a list of church activities won't give us enough credit to get away with looking down on our neighbor.

Mahatma Gandhi wrote in his autobiography that during his student days he read the Gospels seriously and considered converting to Christianity. He believed that in the teachings of Jesus he could find the solution to the caste system that was dividing the people of India. So one Sunday he decided ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Unequally Yoked Don't Do It Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Jan 31, 2015

Reasons why a believer should not marry a non believer

HoHum: David Slagle, a minister at a small church in Atlanta, tells the story of a woman in her late 20’s. The woman had befriended a man living in her apartment complex. Slagle and his wife asked whether the two were dating. The man in question was a known atheist. The young woman ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Thomas a Kempis wrote a famous book called :The Imitation of Christ". Good idea. What does this text teach about it?

To Be Like Jesus 1 John 3:1-6 Exposition of the Text Verse 1: See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God, and we are. Wherefore the world does not know us because it did not know Him. “What kind of love” here has the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible