Sermons on Inconvenience:

Cowardly Christians

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Apr 23, 2003

Being called a "coward" can be quite the insult...but being a "cowardly Christian" has consequences that are eternal!

April 23, 2003 Wednesday Evening Title: "They Would Not Confess Their Faith" or "Cowardly Christians" or "No Fear" Text: John 12:42-43 Introduction "Yer Yellow"!! That was one of the most devastating insults in the Old West. If you told someone, "you have a yellow stripe ...read more

Scripture: John 12:42-43

Denomination: Nazarene

God: Greatly Lovable! Supremely Delightful!

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 18, 2006

Know that the greatest commandment is also an implication of the greatest and most wonderful picture of the Glorious God!

“Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind…” (Luke 10:27, NIV). The greatest commandment is also an implication of the greatest and most wonderful picture of the Glorious God! God did not give that commandment, because if ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:27

Denomination: Baptist

A Woman Of Faith Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Sep 27, 2005

Part of the series "Miracles in Matthew" Jesus teaches two lessons at once, one about faith and one about loving others

A Woman of Faith Mt. Prospect High School music and band teacher David Morrison was named Saturday night to be the 2003 Illinois Teacher of the Year. In announcing Morrison’s selection, State Superintendent of Education Robert E. Schiller said, “Teachers with David’s strengths and dedication are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Obedience Now Builds Faith For The Future

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jan 21, 2008

Most Christians have a general trust in God. When the storms of life come, can we connect His Word with our problems and can we connect ourselves with the God who spoke that Word?(Many thoughts taken from an article by David Wilkerson- These Times Demand

Review Started the year exploring how to keep Jesus Christ out front in our lives in 2008. Last week look at the significance of the church. As we continue to look ahead - had this thought … In many ways a new year is a door or a gate into a future filled with the unknown, whether good or bad, but ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:8

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church That Wins Its World Series

Contributed by Tim Huie on Apr 18, 2008

Acts 2 describes the qualities that allowed the early church to reach its world for Christ.

1. Illus. of my grandson Michael • Not quite a year old. • Didn’t get to see him last weekend. • He has grown 6 inches and gained a hundred pounds! • Not really, but it seems like it! • But that is what you want! Babies are supposed to grow! 2. I want to talk to you today about growing churches. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:43-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Parent's Guide To Surviving Summer Break

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 4, 2008

We need to not only survive, but thrive as parents during the summer and all year long.

The Parent’s Guide To Surviving Summer Break Psalm 127 June 15, 2008 FATHER’S DAY Chester FBC Dr. Mike Fogerson Introduction: A "I’m Watching You Dad" Video (SermonSpice.com) B Tonight, 40% of all American children will to sleep in a house in which their fathers do not live. 1 Before ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel Has Come

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 2, 2007

Advent 4(A) - Immanuel, who is God with us, has come miraculously and prophetically.

IMMANUEL HAS COME (Outline) December 24, 2006 - ADVENT 4 - Matthew 1:18-25 * * * * * * * * * INTRO: We are soon to celebrate one of the greatest mysteries of Christianity. God takes on human flesh by being born in a stable in Bethlehem. Our Creator takes ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Lutheran

Water To Wine

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Jan 11, 2007

If you are going to have a wedding invite Jesus

14-01-07 NR Jesus’ first miracle: Turning water into wine (Jn 2:1-11) Story: Some years ago when Johnny Carson was the host of the well known American chat show: The Tonight Show he interviewed an eight year old boy. The boy was asked to appear because ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Anglican

You Can Be The Person

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 4, 2007

It doesn’t take a lot of resources to be a blessing to someone and meet their need. All of us can be the person. Here’s how.

May, 2007 You Can Be the Person Mark 14:12-16 INTRODUCTION: Jesus’ disciples asked Him, “where do you want us to make preparation for you to eat the Passover?” There was not much time for them to make the needed preparation because the Passover had to be eaten between sundown and midnight ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:12-16

Denomination: Methodist

Finding Faith When The Storm Rolls In

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2005

Six ways we can apply this storm to the storms in our lives.

Storm Facts: 1. Storms come at inconvenient times. - v. 35 - “when evening had come” - This comes at the close of a long day of ministry. By the time they get out into the lake and the storm arises, it may have even been dark. In both cases, not the best time for this to happen. 2. Storms ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41, Job 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

"When The Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Dec 23, 2004

Jesus has made salvation available to all people. Why are not all people saved? When the Doorbell to our heart rings, am I home???

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches December 26, 2004 “When the Doorbell Rings, Am I Home?” Titus 2:11-15 INTRODUCTION: How many of you have already had someone stop by your house at this Christmas season or will sometime before the end of December? How did you know they were at your door? You might ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Nov 28, 2013

Ivy League Word Games Undermine Human Dignity

In Isaiah 5:20 it says, “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.” At the time abortion was legalized, opponents of the procedure warned that, if this moral floodgate was opened, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Stir Us Up, Lord

Contributed by Colin Thornby on Nov 19, 2010

Christ is the Servant King

The Sunday before the first Sunday in Advent is known as either Christ the King, the Reign of Christ, or the very prosaic Sunday next before Advent. When I was growing up it was also known as ‘Stir-up Sunday’, because in the Anglican tradition the collect appointed for the Sunday next ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:33-43

Denomination: *other

The Risk Of Obeying God

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2010

When Peter took a risk and trusted God, he was able to see God do a miracle.

Intro. Backdrop of story, text. Genessaret, sea of Galilee - Called this because of a fertile plain along the coast - John 1:39 "He saith unto them, Come and see. They came and saw where he dwelt, and abode with him that day: for it was about the tenth hour. 40 One of the two which heard John ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Your Sins I Will Not Remember Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 13, 2012

The tussle over paying for contraception has raised our awareness of sin; it should also raise our awareness of the need to repent, confess sin and receive the forgiveness of God.

Seventh Sunday in Course 2012 “Your Sins I Will Not Remember” There’s a story told about one of the members of our extended family, a man who was a smoker until his first heart attack, and about what he did on this Sunday before Lent. As the story goes, he bought a carton of cigarettes and smoked ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Catholic