Sermons on Indifferent:

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

An Unshakable Kingdon

Contributed by Karl Eckhoff on Nov 13, 2003

The earth and everything in it is unstable, shaky. The great question is, how are we to live with that recognition. On what should we build our lives?

3rd Last Sunday in the Church Year Hebrews 12:26-29 / Mark 13:1-13 An Unshakable Kingdom 11/9/03 My tongue get tied when I try to speak My insides shake like a leaf on a tree There’s only one cure for this body of mine That’s to have the girl that I love so fine! My hands are shaky and my knees ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:25-29

Denomination: Lutheran

The Soul Of The Black Church

Contributed by Nathan Robertson, Jr. on Sep 26, 2003

This is a Black History Sermon based on the 2003 National Theme The Soul of Black Folks, celebrating the Anniversary of WEB DuBois book by the same title.

Welcome to our celebration of Black History 2003. We take out this time because we believe History is important. When we look at the Biblical Record we see that History plays an important role in the development of God’s Children. History is a source of Faith. From History we can learn what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7, Revelation 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Consider Jesus Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Aug 1, 2004

The Hebrew Christians were holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling and were instructed to consider Christ Jesus.

Reading 2 Pet 1:5-10; 3:1-10 Therefore, holy brethren, partakers of the heavenly calling, consider the Apostle and High Priest of our confession, Christ Jesus. It is very easy to skip over such introductory words, but here we have two descriptions of the Hebrew Christians. I wonder how we measure ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

Abraham: Consequences

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 11, 2005

Consequences of our actions as seen in the life of Abraham

Intro: I can remember growing up, every night at 7:00 PM we would all come into the living room and gather around the TV. Bob Barker -- before the Price is Right was around -- would come on a show called “Truth or consequences.” He would get contestants who had to answer three riddles, and if ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Climbing Down Series

Contributed by Joe Fornear on May 5, 2005

God wants to exalt us, if we are humble.

How many of you work at a company that tries different things to motivate you to accomplish more and make a bigger impact in your world? You go into a meeting and they will tell motivational stories or they hang posters and signs on the walls. Some of you have heard it all – and you may be a ...read more

Scripture: James 4:8-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Devil Has A Plan For Your Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2005

God’s plan promises love, joy, peace, and fruitfulness, but too few people choose correctly. Instead, they subtley surrender to the devil’s plan for their lives and suffer as Adam and Eve did in the garden. Nine points.

The Devil Has a Plan for Your Life (Gen. 3:1-20) Jesus said, "The thief comes only to steal, slaughter, kill and destroy, but I came that you might have life and have it abundantly." (John 10:10) The devil sought to distract Eve and Adam from the goodness of God. They enjoyed 99% of the desires ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Wisdom Amd Understanding For The Times That We Live In

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2001

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN

WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE IN ***************************************************************** OUTLINE 1.SHAKING 2.STORMS 3.SCHEMES 4.SOUL 5.SAFETY 6.SIGNS 7.SUDDEN THE MESSAGE WISDOM AMD UNDERSTANDING FOR THE TIMES THAT WE LIVE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:26-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Not What I Wanted To Be?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 8, 2005

Sometimes our plans and hopes are dashed on the rocks, but God can develop us even when we think we have failed miserably.

I AM NOT WHAT I WANTED TO BE? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. I do this in two parts, I do points I through V in the morning, and reveiw and patys VI through X in the night service. I, GUARD AGAINST THE ENEMY OF APATHY AND LAZINESS! 2 Timothy 1:6 Wherefore I put thee to rememberance that thou STIR ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus-The Reclaiming King Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

A RECOGNIZANT MISSION OF COSMIC PROPORTIONS, ¡KOF ALL CREATION - More specifically we are introduced to the RESCUER AND RECLAIMER HIMSELF¡K JESUS - As the angels had announced at his birth, ¡§They bring Good News of Great Joy¡K for a SAVIOR was born.¡¨

Many of you may remember the story of Captain Scott O¡¦Grady whose plane was shot down in the Bosnian conflict less than two years ago¡K The June 19, 1995 issue of Newsweek recounts the details of Captain O¡¦Grady¡¦s six day ordeal behind enemy lines. Tearing off his chute on the ground, he hid ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Your View Of God

Contributed by Danny Rogers on Sep 23, 2006

Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted… to that extent your life is out of focus.

Intro: Before Beth and I married, I had to do my own laundry. My technique of washing clothes was just like almost every other single male in the history of the U.S. – Everything in one load if possible. Blue jeans were washed with dress shirts, white socks, underwear, and everything else. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Unlikely People God Chooses Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Oct 24, 2006

The unlikely people God chooses to accomplish his purposes are those who have a heart for him, who love God passionately and choose to follow him even when the going gets tough.

Over the summer I will be preaching a series from the life of David, the shepherd boy who became the king over the nation of Israel. David’s descendents became the great line of kings who would rule over Israel and then Judah for 423 years. It was to David that God promised he would establish his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Prince Of Peace Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Feb 5, 2007

Part 4 of a Series based on Isa. 9:6

Jesus, Prince of Peace Isa. 9:6 Illus. Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running frantically from store to store. Suddenly she realized her three year old son was no longer holding her hand. In a panic she retraced her steps and found him standing near a frosty window, gazing ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Disguising Your Despising Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Building A Fortress That Stands Series

Contributed by James Sawyer on Mar 8, 2007

In a society where marriage is under attack The Bible offers an answer that teaches us what God’s Best is for a relationship between a man and a woman.

Reviewing A Few Foundational Truths Predatory relationships do not work. We live in a society that teaches us that we need to go after what we want. Pursue the thing that we think will fill us. But the bible disagrees with this. James 1:14-15 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist