Sermons on Inspect:

Living For The Return

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 28, 2010

This sermon is a take off from a previous sermon of mine entitled "For the Love of Christ." It discusses the return of Christ and how we must live today for our hope of tomorrow.

WE’VE ALL HEARD ABOUT ··· The return of Jesus Christ, and how He will then take us home with Him. WHEN I WAS VERY YOUNG ··· I was afraid of Jesus. My older brother said if I wasn’t careful, Jesus would reach out from the radio and pull me in with Him. THAT’S THE SAME BROTHER ··· Who told me I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: *other

How To Treat An Enemy?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you have enemies? Yes. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is displeased when you rejoice over your enemies that will sure to fall because they don't have JESUS in their hearts. To give our clear reasons to rejoice according to the bible. IV. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 24:17-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Grumble Or Grow!

Contributed by John Gaston on Mar 22, 2015

We don’t think God cares – if we mumble and grumble, but He does. We’re going to look at what grumbling is, why we shouldn’t grumble, and look at the alternatives to grumbling.

GRUMBLE OR GROW! Exodus 16:1-8 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. A lawyer, a doctor, and a preacher went deer hunting together when along came a big buck. The three of them all shot at the same time, and immediately the buck dropped to the ground. 2. They all rushed up to examine the deer, but couldn't ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Responding To Criticism

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 14, 2015

A study on the 7 ways King David responded to criticism.

RESPONDING TO CRITICISM 2 Sam. 16:5-14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: $20 Short 1. A Post Office worker, at the main sorting office, found an unstamped, poorly hand-written envelope, addressed to God. He opens it and discovers it is from an elderly lady, distressed because all her savings -- $200 -- have ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 16:5-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The End Is Coming Soon

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Feb 27, 2016

Evidence of why we know the world as we know it is about to end and what the Christian ought to be doing

“The End –Coming Soon!” February 28, 2016 2 Peter 3:3,8-11 “Above all, you must understand that in the last days scoffers will come, scoffing and following their own evil desires. They will say, “Where is this ‘coming’ he promised? Ever since our ancestors ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:3-11

Denomination: Holiness

What Is Your Calling? (Part 6) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Has God really called you? Then where is that separation? Where is your heart? What is it captivated by? Is the presence of the Holy Spirit evident in your life? This is not something you can determine or speak for yourself. This the church will testify.

Opening Illustration: A certain king needed a faithful servant and had to choose between two candidates for the office. He took both at fixed wages and told them to fill a basket with water from a nearby well, saying that he would come in the evening to inspect their work. After dumping one or two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Created Ears And Eyes

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 14, 2016

To show proof in black and white that GOD made both ears and eyes, that are both recipients of GOD'S goodness, spiritual ears and spiritual eyes.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you enjoying your ears and eyes? Yes. Both of them I use to thank GOD and acknowledge LORD GOD in everything. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show proof in black and white that GOD made both ears and eyes, that are both recipients of GOD'S goodness, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 20:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who We Are In Christ Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 4, 2012

To exist is to relate. No human being stands alone. We are defined by those people and things that we relate and by which we identify ourselves. So who are we in Christ?

ILLUSTRATION A mother went to wake up her son. She said, "Son, it is time to wake up. It is Monday morning to go to school." The son did not want to get up and did not want to go. The mother insisted that he get up. He said, "I do not want to go to school." She asked, "Why don’t you want ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-23

Denomination: *other

No Grumps Allowed

Contributed by Horace Wimpey on Nov 9, 2012

In 1 thessalonians 5, Paul tells us to be thankful in all situations through being joyful and prayerful.

No Grumps Allowed 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 Intro: Max Lucado gives us this scenario. . You came home cranky because a deadline got moved up. She came home grumpy because the day-care forgot to give your five-year-old her throat medicine. Each of you was wanting a little sympathy from the other, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

“words Don’t Hurt Anyone” Series

Contributed by Kelly Benton on Apr 29, 2010

The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us.

The World Says: “Words don’t hurt anyone” Scripture: James 1:26 Date: 21 March 2010 Purpose: The world tells us that gossip is harmless but this is not what God tells us. Last week we began our sermon series, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:26

Denomination: Other

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

What Is A Pastor

Contributed by Jeff Hamric on Mar 7, 2010

We often use the word, "Pastor" to describe any paid leader in the church. The New Testament gives us a much different description.

What Is A Pastor? In this chapter we will give a brief overview of what the Biblical definition of a “pastor” really is. We will attempt to dispel some myths that have developed and have been perpetuated for years regarding this very much-needed ministry in the Body of Christ. We will also ...read more

Denomination: *other

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

A Moment Of Evaluation

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 11, 2011

Take time to evaluate your commitment to God. Evaluate wither you are giving God the honor and respect to God.

A Moment of Evaluation I have to start with a hard question… Do you remember getting your first speeding ticket? Driving down the road and there is a policeman on the side of the road….Get a knot in stomach. If speeding it seems worse…but most of the time I never know if I was ...read more

Scripture: Micah 1:6-14

Denomination: Congregational