Sermons on Inspection:

End Does Not Justify The Means

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Jacob, Pt. 2

THE END DOES NOT JUSTIFY THE MEANS (GENESIS 27:1-46) In Italy, a man went to a priest and confessed. “Forgive me, Father,” he said, sobbing. “During World War II, I hid a refugee in my attic.” “Well,” the priest replied, “That’s not a sin.” “But,” the man admitted, “I made him pay rent.” “That ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 27:1-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Pattern Of Worship, Part 2: Truthful Worship Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Feb 14, 2009

True worshippers worship God in spirit and in truth. Last time we focused on what it means to worship God in spirit. Today we’re going to look at what it means to worship God in truth. Even though we’re looking at them separately, it’s not just about one

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ Once again, this morning we’re focusing on these few verses in the account of Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. You remember that as Jesus was presenting the Gospel to the woman, He showed her her sin. And as He showed her her sin, she was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:21-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Spiritual Relationships" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 11, 2008

Sermon 16 in a study in Colossians

(“Relating According to the Spirit”) “Wives, be subject to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. 19 Husbands, love your wives and do not be embittered against them. 20 Children, be obedient to your parents in all things, for this is well-pleasing to the Lord. 21 Fathers, do not exasperate ...read more

Denomination: Orthodox

God Touches Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 2, 2007

1 of 5 on the five senses. This message is based on the man Jesus healed from leprosy and focuses on his compassion for him.

God Touches July 1, 2007 God Reached Out and Touched a Leper 40 A man with leprosy came to him and begged him on his knees, “If you are willing, you can make me clean.” Mark 1:40 Dramatic Presentation: A Leper’s Life: Ron Peters There are two days that will forever stand out in my life, though ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:40-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genesis 9 Series

Contributed by Richard Cathers on Mar 17, 2007

Verse by verse study of Genesis 9

Genesis 9 Sunday Morning Bible Study January 7, 2007 Introduction Some Great Lessons from Noah’s Ark Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. Stay fit. When you’re 600 years old, someone might ask you to do something REALLY big. Speed isn’t always an advantage. The cheetahs were on ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Clearing The Bench Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 18, 2007

The first thing Jesus did after His triumphal entry into Jerusalem was to clean house. He cleanses the Temple of it’s sinfulness. What can this teach us about the need for purity and holiness in our churches and our personal lives?

OPEN: About 50 years ago there was a great preacher in the Washington D.C. area named Peter Marshall. I once read one of his sermons and found the following description of the scene we just read about in Matthew: “It is early morning, but already the temple court is a bedlam of activity and noise. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17, John 2:12-17, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parenting - A Calling That Is Not For Cowards Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Dec 18, 2006

Be a great Parent! It does not require that you spend $thousands, go exotic places, or do wild things. But it demands lots of wisdom (which God freely provides to those who ask Him for it), great courage, and tons of stamina. Take these three w

Parenting - a calling that is not for cowards Parents - I want to talk to you this morning. I feel a little like the man who reportedly said, “Before I was married I had three theories about raising children. Now I have three children and no theories.” Ever feel that way? More times than I want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Look Back Series

Contributed by Dean O'bryan on Jan 8, 2007

First of a two part series at the beginning of the new year. Three questions to ask ourselves about how we’ve been doing spiritually -- a "New Year’s check up" on the status quo.

Trinity Baptist Church January 7, 2006 A Look Back Psalm 39:4-6 Patty and I joined a gym a while back. There’s something different about this one. You don’t just join and then show up and begin working out on your own. Early in your membership, you have an appointment, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 39:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Ascension Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 17, 2007

Like many of the other important events in Jesus’ life, the ascension is also important for a number of reasons. In this sermon we look at four reasons why the ascension was an absolute necessity.

Introduction: A. Goodbyes aren’t easy. Especially if we or they will be gone for a long time. 1. There are some very memorable goodbyes in history. 2. On June 13, 1948, Babe Ruth stood in Yankee Stadium, eaten up with cancer and with tears in his eyes, said goodbye. He died two months ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With An Imperfect Family Series

Contributed by Stewart Holloway on Nov 14, 2006

In one way or another, we all have imperfect families. This sermon introduces the series "Home Makeover for Families"

Sermon Opener: Drama by Judi and Dave: “Choices” from 52 Dramatic Moments, p. 57. Does that scene hit a little too close to home? Have you been there, done that, and have the scars to prove it? Maybe it was a terrible fight between you and your spouse. Maybe it was between you and your child. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:33

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing Our Sins Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2006

This sermon shows us another key that will help us glorify God and grow spiritually. That key is confessing our sins.

Scripture All Christians are in the process of spiritual growth regardless of how long we have been saved. Some Christians grow slowly; other Christians grow quickly. The desire of every Christian is to become more and more like his or her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. The master key to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Twelve Men Who Shaped The World – Session 6, Phillip And Bartholomew Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Aug 5, 2006

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for?

Enter the word “qualify” in the search block of an internet search engine and you can get 195 million results or more. What kinds of things do we have to qualify for? Jobs, mortgages, credit cards, athletic competitions, schools, benefits, loans, health plans, tax credits, insurance, participation ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Greatness

Contributed by Akinsanya Adubi on Feb 16, 2006

FOR YOU TO BE GREAT AND MAINTAIN GREATNESS, YOU NEED GOD IN YOUR LIFE

GREATNESS Text: Genesis 15:1 – 15:1 After these things the word of the LORD came unto Abram in a vision, saying, Fear not, Abram: I am thy shield, and thy exceeding great reward. Webster describes Greatness as Unusually, considerately or comparatively large in size, dimensions, degree, power, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Good Family

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 10, 2006

God places an overwhelming priority on the family.

Genesis 2 (The NET Bible) 2:18 The Lord God said, “It is not good for the man to be alone. I will make a companion for him who corresponds to him.” 2:19 The Lord God formed out of the ground every living animal of the field and every bird of the air. He brought them to the man to see what he would ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-25

Desperate Children Series

Contributed by Brian Bolton on May 11, 2006

This was message 4 in a series of 5. This message focuses on bringing up Godly children.

Series: Desperate Households Message: Desperate Children CenterPointe Christian Church – 12.4.05 Introduction: Yakov Smirnoff, the Russian comedian, wrote a book, "Seeing the USA on Six Rubles a Day." In it he tells about being overwhelmed when he first entered an American supermarket & saw the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ