Sermons on Insignificant Things:

When A Day Goes From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 5, 2001

A study of one 24 hour period in the life of Moses how things go from bad to worse.

A Study of the Life of Moses Sermon # 6 “When A Bad Day Only Gets Worse” Exodus 5 - 6 Have you ever had a truly bad day? Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? I want to read you a children’s story entitled ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks With A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Nov 19, 2001

The Christian must learn to be grateful and content in all things, because of the enormous benefit they have received in Christ.

Central Christian Church St Petersburg, FL Thanksgiving Service Wednesday Night November 21 2001 Tonight’s theme is "Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart" According to my Funk and Wagnall’s College standard Dictionary grateful is defined as having a due sense of benefits received; thankful. For ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-12, 2 Corinthians 11:23-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What's Stopping You?"

Contributed by Alan Chandler on Feb 19, 2002

Looking at what the Spirit did for Peter at Pentecost, can encourage us to accomplish great things for God!

"WHAT’S STOPPING YOU?" Acts 2: 14-41 I) Intro: A) Obstacles into Opportunities (Local illustrations work best) II) Text: (Joke about length…remember the text is a sermon) A) Recap 1) Spirit came upon them / other tongues 2) Being made fun of B) Peter Defends position 1) Not drunk… 2) Uses text ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:14-36

Denomination: Methodist

Taming Our Tongues Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 19, 2001

We can tame and control so many things, but our tongues, ooh, how difficult that is.

First Baptist Church September 30, 2001 James 3:1-12 On the September 13th edition of the Christian television program "The 700 Club," Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson had the following conversation regarding the terrorist attacks — Falwell said, "The ACLU’s got to take a lot of blame for this. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Five Lies That Open The Door To Temptation's Trap

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Mar 20, 2006

This message analyzes the things that we say to justify giving in to temptation and then looks at the biblical truth on each issue.

Five Lies That Open The Door For Temptation’s Trap: 1. “It couldn’t happen to me.” - v. 12. - Often we are the most vulnerable when we believe we are the strongest. We don’t take the proper precautions against sin and soon we find ourselves deeper into a mess than we ever imagined we would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

"The Race Of Life” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews # 22. In the race of life if we are to run a good race there are four things we must do!

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 22 “The Race of Life” Hebrews 12:1-3 The scene that is set in Hebrews 12 is that of a Track and Field event. The runners have gathered and the event is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"When God Disciplines His Children” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Hebrews# 23. Some things that we must learn if we are to profit from God’s discipline.

A Study of Hebrews “Jesus Is Better” Sermon # 23 “When God Disciplines His Children” Hebrews 12:4-11 How many you here this morning ever got in trouble as children? How many of you ever suffered punishment as a result? ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

"I Believe In Divine Healing, However..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Jan 16, 2006

There are six reasons why you might be sick and five things that you ought to do about it!

“Divine Healing” Introduction before the introduction (To my fellow Pastors) Some of the information in this message should be given to the credit of W. A. Criswell and his book entitled: "The Holy Spirit in Today’s World." I have simply shapened some of his thoughts and added a few of my own. ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Would You Do For Love?

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Feb 11, 2006

Valentines massage that talks about all things we do in life for love. Fun but powerful message.

What would you do for love? Matthew 22:35-38 Then one of them, a lawyer, asked Him a question, testing Him, and saying, 36 "Teacher, which is the great commandment in the law?" 37 Jesus said to him, "’You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:35-38

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Life In The Fast Lane Series

Contributed by Douglas Dudley on Feb 13, 2006

WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IN LIFE? THE WISEST MAN WHO EVER LIVED CAN EXPLAIN IT TO US.

LIFE IN THE FAST LANE TEXT- ECCLESIASTES, CHAPTER 1&2 INTRODUCTION. Believe it or not we are all in search of either happiness or fulfillment in life. If we look around us and see what is really going on, we’ll see some facts emerge that perhaps many people haven’t considered. I believe the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meaningful Purpose

Contributed by Timothy Finch on Mar 6, 2006

The purpose of this message is to encourage the believer to strive to be used by God to do great and mighty or good and menial things.

Meaningful Purpose Acts 13:26-37 26 "Brothers, children of Abraham, and you God-fearing Gentiles, it is to us that this message of salvation has been sent. 27 The people of Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize Jesus, yet in condemning him they fulfilled the words of the prophets that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-37

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In What!?!?!

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Sep 22, 2006

We can rejoice in many things, but rejoicing in suffering might have us asking "Rejoice in What!?!?!"

Rejoice in What?!?! TCF Sermon September 17, 2006 What do you rejoice in? For the language-challenged among you, rejoice means “to feel joyful about something; to be delighted about something.” You might rejoice in something you accomplished. You might rejoice in your childrens’ ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Generational Legacy Part 3 Series

Contributed by Greg Carr on Sep 8, 2005

A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is any thing that has been handed down from an ancestor.

PRAYER Father, open my eyes to see Your Word. Open my ears to hear. Open my mind to understand. And open my heart so I may receive Your Word today. AMEN A legacy as defined by Webster’s dictionary is anything that has been handed down from an ancestor. Last week I shared with you the story of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go On To Spiritual Maturity

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Oct 10, 2005

As Christians we are not to be satisfied to remain as baby Christians we are to keep growing in knowledge and understanding of the things of God.

Go on to Spiritual Maturity Philippians 1:9-11 (NLT) In this passage of scripture the Apostle Paul gives the admonition: “Keep on growing.” During the past year have you grown in the knowledge and grace of our Lord Jesus Christ? 2 Peter 3:18, “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Look And Live!” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Oct 30, 2006

# 9 in series. Jesus ends his conversation with Nicodemus by telling him three things about salvation.

“Look And Live!” John 3:14-21 Earlier in John chapter three Jesus has confronted Nicodemus with the momentous announcement that even he must be born again. Although he is a respected leader, a moral man, even a religious man he is still lost. Jesus is ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Baptist