Sermons on Inspect:

Critiquing The Critic Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 8, 2012

Speaking in condemning, critical ways seems to be second nature to us. However, James gives us reason and instruction to prevent this sinful behavior.

1. “No New Taxes” Illustration Who said, “Read my lips. No new taxes”? "Read my lips: no new taxes" is the famous phrase spoken by then presidential candidate George H. W. Bush at the 1988 Republican National Convention as he accepted the nomination on August 18th. Written ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Virtuous Kingdom: Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Feb 10, 2008

To encourage those holding on to grudges to release them and forgive.

The Virtuous Kingdom: Evidence of the Reign of God in the Human Heart The Virtue of Forgiveness Mark 11: 20-25 Sermon Objective: To encourage those holding grudges to forgive. Supporting Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35; Colossians 3:13; Hebrews 12:14-15 Series Intro: We have been looking at Mark ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene

False Prophets & False Christs

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Continuing to work through Matthew 24. This message discusses Jesus’ warnings about false prophets and false Christs.

False Prophets & False Christs Matthew 24:23-24; 1 John 4:1-6 April 19, 2009 General Intro: I’m going a bit out of sequence regarding the Scripture passages we’re going to be looking at the next few weeks. As we work through the gospel according to Matthew, I’ve been going from section to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:23-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sitting In The Grumble Seat

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on May 11, 2009

There is no way to be a Humble Grumbler!

Sitting in the Grumble Seat Matthew 20:1-16 One of the most generous employers in the world and in history is Bob Thompson, the owner of an asphalt paving company for 40 years. Thompson struck it rich when he sold his company for $400 million, but he gave $128 million away to the hundreds of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

The Land Of Ono

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on May 21, 2009

We have heard many great sermons in the course of our life from this particular passage of Scripture. We have echoed the words of Nehemiah at some point in our Christian Journey – “I am doing a great work.” We have heard sermons encouraging us not to co

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson RevWLawson@aol.com Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK TITLE: THE LAND OF ONO SCRIPTURE: NEHEMIAH 6:1-4 1Now it came to pass when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Fixs My Soul

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

The Good Shepherd helps our souls

John is the kind of guy you love to hate. He is always in a good mood and always has something positive to say. When someone would ask him how he was doing, he would reply, ’If I were any better, I would be twins!’ He was a natural motivator. If an employee was having a bad day, John was there ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Good Shepherd Makes Me To Lie Down

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Mar 7, 2009

Over coming fear

KNOWING IS GOD REAL: Have you ever had one of those moments where you questioned whether God is real or not? It seems that lots of folks do in our world. You can do an Internet search and literally find thousands of articles that address both sides of the thought. So, if you have ever had one of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

A New Attitude Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Mar 16, 2009

Seeing Jesus as our example in examining our attitudes

SERIES: “BE NEW” “NEW ATTITUDE” Philippians 2:3-11 A man received a parrot as a gift. The parrot was fully grown with a very bad attitude and worse vocabulary. Every other word was profanity; those that weren’t profanity were, to say the least, rude. The man tried to change the bird’s ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Blessings In Cracked, Clay Pots

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Jun 21, 2008

Last in a series of sermons on Earthen Vessels

I recently read a peculiar story about a family in Lander, Wyoming that had gone to their local refuse dump to dispose of some unwanted family items that were either busted or greatly abused. As they were emptying there junk into a large dumpster, the man of the home saw something that caught his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-18

Denomination: *other

One Thing Leads To Another

Contributed by Ish Engle on Sep 19, 2006

For every action, there is a reaction and a series of events unfold. When we act toward God, we move unfold events to God’s glory. When we allow sin to move us, we move toward more sin.

Once again the Pharisees thought they had the perfect situation. They had a woman who had been caught in an adulterous act. Hebrew law said that she should be stoned, though divorce was the more common solution of the day. Still, if Jesus didn’t say, “Stone her,” they could show people that He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

2. Unmerciful Servant Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on May 29, 2007

As representatives of God’s Kingdom, all Christians must forgive others as they have been forgiven by God.

INTRO Gonzaga Players Arrested for Pot and Mushroom Possession: In an absolute shocker, two college kids from the Pacific Northwest have been arrested for marijuana and mushroom possession. Josh Heytvelt and Theo Davis were pulled over by police for a broken taillight, but inspection of the car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:23-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Are You Doing Here?

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Aug 4, 2007

Sermon on each persons SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, and Experiences) and how God has made each of us to have a place in Kingdom building with Him.

“What Are YOU Here for?” August 5, 2007 I am still stoked over the great day I had Friday. I was invited to be involved in a multi-agency drug task force raid as their chaplain. The leader of the task force was Jeff, my neighbor. I’ve known Jeff since he was almost a rookie. Way back in the ...read more

Scripture: Job 10:8

Denomination: Holiness

Will And Faith

Contributed by David Hicks on Nov 15, 2006

Jesus is willing to make clean those who come to him in faith, and who lay their burdens down.

Will and Faith Matthew 8:1-17 A missionary in Africa experienced great difficulty in trying to translate the Gospel of John into a local dialect. He faced the problem of finding a word for ‘believe’. He continued to try, but he always had to leave a blank space when he came to that particular ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Holiness

While You Were Sleeping

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jul 19, 2010

God will help us face the storms of life and overcome our doubt and fear. He does care and is aware. God is not sleeping on the job!

While You Were Sleeping Mark 4:35-41 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, "Let us go over to the other side." 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lunatic Shepherd (Rough Draft - Conclusion Needs Refining) Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 19, 2010

Sometimes the way God loves us seems crazy

The Lunatic Shepherd John 10:1-21 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI April 20, 2008 Creation, Fall, Redemption, Consummation I hate to do this to you but I am going to use yet another illustration drawn from one of the Star Trek series – this time from Voyager. The back story to Voyager ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed