Sermons on Indignant:

If God Is Against Us... Series

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Oct 21, 2002

In Nahum, God says, "I am against you." We like to emphasize one of the verses of Nahum: "God is slow to anger..." but there is a limit to God’s patience. What happens when we continually turn our backs on God?

IF GOD IS AGAINST US By Maynard Pittendreigh Nahum 1:1-15 1 An oracle concerning Nineveh. The book of the vision of Nahum the Elkoshite. 2 The LORD is a jealous and avenging God; the LORD takes vengeance and is filled with wrath. The LORD takes vengeance on his foes and maintains his wrath ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Everybody Gets To Be A Deacon Series

Contributed by Paul Newell on Aug 29, 2001

I Will Serve The Ministry Of My Church. God has called every believer to serve in the church.

Everybody Gets To Be A Deacon Mark 10:43-45 Covenant – Part Three Intro: Several years ago a young wife and her husband stopped me at the back of the church. “I want my husband to be a Deacon,” she proclaimed, “what does he need to do?” I knew what she was asking; she wanted to know what it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-45

Denomination: Baptist

For Christ's Sake

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Dec 5, 2000

How we should conduct ourselves for Christ’s sake

EPH.4:29-32 "FOR CHRIST’S SAKE" INTRO: Eph.4 teaches the walk and service of the believer. The Christian walk and service are not according to man made rules or standards. It does not mean that we are supposed to sign a pledge that we will not go here or there, or do this or that. We are to walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help People Identify & Remove Pharisaical Masks

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues.

Many extremists become myopically fixed on certain issues. They cannot see that the Lord is more concerned about winning people to Christ, discipling them and growing churches that reflect all of His loving attributes. The church of today does not necessarily consist of the good, but of those who ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mission: Impossible Grace

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 24, 2001

Encouragement to encounter Christ’s grace and to go forth in His mission

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE GRACE Matt.9:9-13 By Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC Sept.23, 2001 PM Contemporary Service The old saying goes "truth is stranger than fiction." And, there are many stories in our newspapers and on television that bear out that statement. Some of my favorite examples are "dumb ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Reminder Of Our Responsibilities From Romans 12

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 30, 2002

A Reminder of Our Responsibilities From Romans Twelve - Romans 12:1-21

A Reminder of Our Responsibilities from Romans 12:1-21 Quote: Peter T. Forsythe was right when he said, "The first duty of every soul is to find not its freedom but its Master". Warren W. Wiersbe, The Integrity Crisis, Thomas Nelson Publishers, 1991, p. 22. 1. REVERE our Sovereign God - vs. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Woman Who Impressed God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 15, 2002

What was it about Ruth that impressed God so much more than many others. After all, she was one of only 2 women to have a book dedicated to her story. Why?

OPEN: A Ph.D. candidate at the University of Southern California, was eager for the title of "doctor" - until one newly degreed professor shared his story. He said: A friend had called his home and asked, "Is the doctor in?" The Professor’s 10 year old son replied, "Yes, but he’s not the kind ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being Children Of Encouragement

Contributed by Pat Cook on Jul 11, 2003

This is basically a shortened version of Brian Winslade’s excellent sermon on encouragement. Much gratitude to him on a week of a funeral!

Acts 9:19-31 – Being Children of Encouragement You might have heard the story of the married couple asleep in bed on a stormy night who were awakened by a loud knock on the front door. The man crawled out of bed and grumpily went downstairs. When he opened the front door he found a man dripping ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31, Hebrews 10:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Your God Is Too Small

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Sep 9, 2003

Takes into consideration some ways that we try to limit God in our lives.

How big is God?? Is he as big as me? (or maybe as small as me) Is he as tall as brother Mathis? Or as wide as . . . ? [Just kidding. You know I’m not going to finish that sentence, and keep my job] What if we said that God was the size of this church building? That’s pretty big isn’t it? We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Could Someone Get The Lights? Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 6, 2005

Part 14 of a series on the 119th Psalm

Could Someone Get the Lights? Part 14 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Text: Psalm 119:105-112 Introduction This section of the Psalm begins with no doubt one of the most familiar verses in the Bible. It brings great emphasis of the magnitude and worth of the full counsel of God’s Word. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Baptist

Believe It Or Not

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 19, 2007

Do you believe that He can save you from that bad habit, or that bad situation? Martha did and she voiced that belief.

Believe it or not. John 11:21-27 Introduction Last week I mentioned the term, “Cafeteria Christianity.” A religion where people walk into church and pick and choose what they believe may benefit them, rather than what will benefit the body of Christ. I remember in Hawaii, a young couple coming ...read more

Scripture: John 11:21-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Man's Anger - God's Righteousness

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 24, 2007

Moses was so mad he lost his leadership. Anger is a dangerous emotion that needs God’s guidance.

What makes you really mad? What do you do when you get upset and angry? Moses learned a hard lesson about anger in Numbers 20. Anger can make it easier to do wrong. Did you see our bulletin this week? Did you read the verse in Words to live by? James 1:19-20 Open you Bible to that passage and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:2-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Teaching The Bible. Matthew Part 3. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Jan 18, 2005

Continuance of the Lessons on the Book of Matthew. Breaking it down to its simplest form to help others understand. All Ages from 18-50+.

Teaching the Bible. Part 3 of Matthew. We will start part 3 with the 10th Chapter of Matthew. Read verses 10:1 thru 4. Here we ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

6 Questions We Don't Ask Out Loud About Tithing Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 8, 2007

Questions 4-6 that often come up about tithing.

Taking the "Stew" Out of Stewardship (Part 4 of 4) 6 Questions We Don’t Ask Out Loud About Tithing, Pt. 2 Key points and thoughts from Pastor Leland Patrick Mal. 3:8-10 Jan. 28, 2007 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A (IL) B Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Work Of The Helpers Of God

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2007

The work of the Helpers of God and what angels do for us. We have in this outline put together some of works of angels in heaven, earth and our lives. Some of their names and jobs from the Bible. There is a lot of misunderstanding on what angels readl

The work of the Helpers of God Eand what angels do for us. Heb 1:14 Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation? . Billy Graham On Angels Billy Graham says: "As an evangelist, I have often felt too far spent to minister from the pulpit to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14