Sermons on Infestation:

Shaking Philippi Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 1, 2008

Exposition of Acts 16:25-40 regarding the Philippian Jail events

Text: Acts 16:25-40, Title: Shaking Philippi, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One sunny Sunday morning, Henry Jones awoke to find his wife standing over him, shaking him by the shoulder. "You have to get up," she urged. "We have to get ready for church.” "I don’t want to go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

"Antidote For Anxiety"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 16, 2008

A sermon about faith prevailing over fear.

Philippians 4:4-8 “Antidote for Anxiety” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of Grace United Methodist Church, Soddy Daisy, TN www.graceumcsd.org Currently I am reading a fantastic novel entitled “The Shack.” It’s a Christian book which is currently on the New York Times Best-Seller list. The main ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

Thanksgiving 2004

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Nov 30, 2004

The importance of gratitude at every point in the year

Thanksgiving 2004 October 10, 2004 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Since Canadian Thanksgiving is often overshadowed by the American Thnaksgiving, we might not realize the long tradition we have. The tradition of a harvest festival of Thanksgiving started in Europe, but The first North American ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: *other

Prayer 5a- Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Feb 18, 2003

A short sermon from the Lord’s prayer on Forgiveness.

Forgiveness Mt 6:9-15 WBC 16/2/3pm (not preached, as others shared so much great stuff we ran out of time) It was five days before Christmas when a stranger approached ten-year-old Christopher Carrier, claiming to be a friend of his father. "I want to buy him a gift, and I need your help," said ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Joy To The World Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Dec 21, 2008

Exploring the Scriptural message of the carol, "Joy To The World" that we may all embrace this heavenly joy.

“JOY TO THE WORLD” Christmas Caroling In The Word – Message 4 Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/21/2008 AM INTRODUCTION: Sadly, our period in history is not, by any means, the first to argue, fight or shoot at one another over our opinions about what does and does not make a worthy ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

"The Psalm Of The Savior's Sufficiency"

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 27, 2007

A sermon on Psalm 23.

Of the 150 psalms, none has been read, sung, quoted from and written about more than the pearl of the psalms - psalm 23. All through the ages the language of this psalm has been precious to the hearts of God’s children. Augustine called psalm 23, the "hymn of the Martyrs," because countless numbers ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Pull The Weeds?

Contributed by Curt Cizek on Sep 19, 2007

Jesus leaves "weeds" in place to grow. Why don’t we? Because God loves better than we do!

Some of Jesus’ parable is lost to us city dwellers. He was speaking to members of a much more agrarian society. They probably understood this in much more vivid terms than do we)but I think that we can learn some valuable lessons from this parable. I know that none of us here are farmers. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

The Power Of An Invitation

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Oct 21, 2008

Not many people have been argued into becoming a Christian. But it is amazing what a simple invitation can do.

The Power of an Invitation John 1:43-49 John 1:43-49 43 The next day Jesus decided to leave for Galilee. Finding Philip, he said to him, "Follow me." 44 Philip, like Andrew and Peter, was from the town of Bethsaida. 45 Philip found Nathanael and told him, "We have found the one Moses wrote about ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-46

Denomination: Church Of God

More Powerful Than A Locomotive Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Dec 18, 2007

This is another in a youth series that parallels Superman’s super-strength with Jesus’ infinite power.

More Powerful than a Locomotive One of the most remarkable of Superman’s powers and abilities is his sheer strength. The old radio serial of the 1940’s boasted that Superman “could change the course of mighty rivers,” and “bend steel in his bare hands.” One of Joe Shuster’s earliest sketches of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:38-39

Denomination: Christian Church

We Must Learn To Receive From God

Contributed by Juan Lane on Jul 21, 2005

There are times that God wants to be a blessing and we stop him and we need to allow him to have his way.

We Must Learn to Receive From God Scripture Reference: John 12:1-7 / Mark 14:3-9 (KJV) John 12:1-7 1 Then Jesus six days before the Passover came to Bethany, where Lazarus was which had been dead, whom he raised from the dead. 2 There they made him a supper; and Martha served: but Lazarus was ...read more

Scripture: John 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Closed Door

Contributed by Kevin Litchfield on Oct 11, 2005

This sermon is a short story called A Closed Door.

The Closed Door- Over the last few weeks we have examined the life and ministry of Nehemiah. How when he received a report of the devastation of Jerusalem was faced with a choice. He chose to get involved and risk his life and go before the king and ask first for permission to go to Jerusalem to ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

When Praise Becomes A Sacrifice

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Nov 18, 2005

Shouldn’t praise be an easy thing for us to do? How can we praise the Lord when life gets hard?

When Praise Becomes a Sacrifice Hebrews 13:15-16 Hebrews 13:15-16 15 Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise-- the fruit of lips that confess his name. 16 And do not forget to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:15-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Living In Thanksgiving

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 28, 2005

A heavenly perspective on attitude. Paul shows us in the letter to Colossians that an attitude of thanks giving is important for a complete life.

Living In Thanksgiving 11/27/05 Colossians 2.6-7 Intro: Scottish Minister Alexander Whyte was known for his uplifting prayers in the pulpit. He always found something for which to be grateful. One Sunday morning the weather was so gloomy that one church member thought to himself, “Certainly the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Money Pit

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 25, 2011

If we do not learn contentment, life becomes a money pit

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Why are so many families over-extended financially? • Are you in a position where things are really tight financially, or are you about to drown in financial debt? • Does it seem as though your paycheck is getting dumped into a big bottomless pit? • You are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Richard Futrell on Oct 7, 2010

Jesus is manna for the wilderness.

Intro One month in the wilderness and the Israelites are hungry, without food. That wasn’t in the travel brochure when Moses freed us from the Egyptians. Now our feet are tired and our legs weary. Sand and stones irritate in our sandals. Snakes and scorpions infest the ground we walk. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Lutheran