Sermons on Iron Sharpening:

Foundation Five: Conflict Resolution In Marriage Series

Contributed by Greg Brown on Jul 6, 2015

A study on conflict resolution in marriage

Foundation Five: Conflict Resolution in Marriage How should couples resolve conflict in marriage? Conflict is, essentially, part of human nature. After Adam sinned in the Garden, conflict ensued. When God asked him if he had eaten of the forbidden tree, he did not simply say, “Yes.” ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myth: I Don't Need Church Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on May 24, 2013

Myth: I Don't Need Church

Intro Continuing in our series entitled "Myths." Today an idea that may be a little more common and expressed a little more openly... Myth: I Don't Need Church This idea might be expressed in similar ways with a little more subtly and nuance...such as: • I don't need a church to have a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Life As A Worshiper (1 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Mark Mcnees on Apr 24, 2007

A series called MyLife: Improving Your Profile. Basically, it’s a series looking at the phenomenon known as MySpace and using it as an extended metaphor to moving us closer to the heart and mind of God.

MyLife As a Worshiper By Pastor Mark McNees This message was originally given at Element3 Church in Tallahassee FL. To download this message’s corresponding PowerPoint, audio, and artistic elements for free please visit www.element3.org Hey, I’m Mark. I’m pastor here and we are starting a new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Enjoyed Is A Life Shared Pt.4 Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Feb 9, 2009

This is a sermon I did as part of an extended series in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE A LIFE ENJOYED IS A LIFE SHARED Pt.4 Sunday February 24, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:9-11 Intro. A. Today we begin our look into the last portion of verses 3-11. Today we will begin our look into V.9-11, now I must tell you that we are ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:9-11

Denomination: Holiness

God's Plan For Genuine Human Life

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jun 4, 2015

Psalms 1 provides for us God's plan to experience a Genuine Human Life. 1. Being a progressive learner. 2. Being a productive and prosper person 3. Knowing how to finish strong

Scripture: Psalms 1 and Genesis 1:26-28 Theme: God's Plan for Genuine Human Life INTRO: Good morning and God's richest blessings! What a wonderful Lord's day! What a great time to live and experience the joy of God's Love, Mercy and Holy Spirit in our worship and in our lives. What ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Unstoppable Growth Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 18, 2016

What will it take for the concept of unreached people to become totally intolerable for us in the church?

Unstoppable Growth Mark 4:21-34 Rev. Brian Bill May 14-15, 2016 David Platt, author of several books, including Radical, is now the president of the Southern Baptist’s International Foreign Mission Board. Beth and I heard him preach a sermon about a month ago that crushed me. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:21-34

Denomination: Baptist

Having It All But Missing Everything Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 5, 2017

Many things can keep you from the one thing.

Having it All But Missing Everything Mark 10:13-22 Rev. Brian Bill March 4-5, 2017 Many things can keep you from the one thing. In what has been called the most shocking moment in the history of the Academy Awards, the Oscar for “best picture” was inadvertently awarded to the wrong movie. It ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Guarding The Good Deposit Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 27, 2023

Focus on good doctrine and be an example of faithfulness.

Guard the Good Deposit 2 Timothy 1:13-18 Rev. Brian Bill June 24-25, 2023 I want to begin with a provocative quote from a post called, “The Cult of Culture” by Kenny Luck. “Watch out for the world. It’s after you. It wants you in its cult following, wooing you with pleasures and power, fame and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

To Judge Or Not To Judge Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Aug 7, 2024

In this text Jesus is like "when it comes to judging others the world and the religious do it this way, but I say to you do it my way"

“To Judge Or Not To Judge, Now That’s A Really Good Question” Matthew 7:1-6 OKAY - I want to start off our time together this morning by reading 2 passages of Scripture, and then I will pray us into our time of study. The first passage is in Luke 18 beginning at verse 9... To some who were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Peter, Feed My Sheep” (11 Of 21)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 11, 2022

:We can become sluggish in our bodies and go to the doctor, and after a thorough examination he might conclude that our bodies are lacking in calcium, iron, potassium, or some other particular vitamin.

In the passage of scripture under consideration, it seems as though Peter has examined us and has discovered we all have a deficiency when it comes to having the proper attitude toward certain things. One's attitude is how one thinks toward a certain thing. Our thinking can be correct or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

'out Of The Frying-Pan, Into The Fire' ...

Contributed by Gordon Curley on May 12, 2013

Saul’s Jealousy, David’s loss, Jonathan's friendship

SERMON OUTLINE: Saul’s Jealousy David’s loss Jonathan's friendship SERMON BODY: Ill: • Two friends were walking through the woods when they thought they heard something. • They turned around and saw a big black bear coming towards them. • Both men started to ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Control Vs. Kaos Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Have Yourself A Selfish Little Christmas

Contributed by Robert Fox on Dec 19, 2005

Christmas has come to be the most self-centered holiday of the year - which is truly ironic considering the real meaning of Christmas - bringing God-centered life to the world. Student ministry PowerPoint format.

[HAVE YOURSELF A SELFISH LITTLE CHRISTMAS] Slide graphics – Christmas Grinch. Slide Verses – This is love: not that we loved God, but that he loved us and sent his Son as an atoning sacrifice for our sins. 1 John 4:10 The meaning of Christmas, I think you would agree, has changed over the years. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

How Much Must We Do? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 30, 2016

It’s ironic that when dealing with these positive commandments, we don’t ever come to a point when we can say, “I have fulfilled them.”

Thursday before Epiphany 2017 Joy of the Gospel St. John teaches us today in both Epistle and Gospel: “By this we know love, that [Jesus] laid down his life for us; and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. But if any one has the world's goods and sees his brother in need, yet ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: Catholic

Why We Need Each Other Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 24, 2003

God designed us to live in community with others and to work in partnership with one another for the sake of the kingdom. No one can do everything, but everyone can do something.

Why We Need Each Other Two friends were out hunting. As they were walking through the woods, one of them yelled and the other looked up to see a huge grizzly bear charging at them. The first friend started to frantically put on his tennis shoes. When his buddy saw this, he anxiously asked, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:7-18

Denomination: Baptist