Sermons on Jesus Is Our Inspiration:

Conformity Or Transformation

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 16, 2003

Are we a thermometer Christian or a thermostat Christian?

INTRODUCTION: I. Illustration--Two items that measure temperature: a. Thermometer 1. It measures the temperature of the body 2. It is usually used to check whether a person has a fever or not. 3. Although it reads the temperature of the body, it cannot change it. b. Thermostat 1. It measures the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Adventist

"Every Day I Screamed, Hoping Someone Would Hear Me".

Contributed by John Mayes on Jan 28, 2006

This is a modern-day story of the Parable of the Lost Sheep as reported in the Dallas Morning News, January 28, 2006.

A modern-day parable of the Lost Sheep. In Matthew 18:12-14, Jesus tells the story of the Lost Sheep. When the man who ownes 100 sheep discovers that he has one missing, he leaves the 99 in search of the one that became lost. If he finds the lost sheep that wandered off, he brings it back to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:12-14, Matthew 18:10-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Shall Be My God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

God can restore broken relationships with other people... and himself.

I want us to take a brief walk through this chapter in Genesis 33. Of course, in context it follows the three days covered in Genesis 32 in which Jacob finds out his brother is coming to meet him with 400 men. The rest of that chapter is wrapped up in Jacob’s human attempts and frailties to undo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Great Banquet

Contributed by Phillip Wright on Jan 13, 2007

Who is worthy of your attention? Tough question for a clique, since God loves all his creations.

The Parable of the Great Banquet Luke 14:15-24 I. The Initial Invitation List A. A man prepared a great banquet and invited many. 1. Vs. 15-17 15 Now when one of those who sat at the table with Him heard these things, he said to Him, "Blessed is he who shall eat bread in the kingdom of God!" 16 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:15-24

Denomination: Baptist

Playing Hurt Series

Contributed by Dennis Wilder on Oct 24, 2002

God wants us to continue on with Him through faith, even when tragedy is all around.

Introduction: We believe that such only are real believers as endure unto the end; that their persevering attachment to Christ is the grand mark which distinguishes them from superficial professors; that a special providence watches over their welfare; and that they are kept by the power of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Daniel 3:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Stones

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jul 22, 2006

A Memorial Day Message

Pastor Jamie Wright * MFC * May 28, 2006 Joshua 4:1-9 vs 6 What do these stones mean to you? vs 7 And these stones shall be a memorial to the children of Israel forever Hebrew word for memorial means- “To Remember” Like the Viet Nam War Memorial *Christians are prone to forget (fail to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Pathway To Hell --- Gradualness

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 6, 2006

We have great danger when we drift into dangerous waters and not heed warnings. The spirit of gradualness can lead to the trail of many tears.

THE PATHWAY TO HELL --- THE SPIRIT OF GRADUALNESS By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. Often we hear the path to hell is paved with good intentions, and I believe this. A. I don’t think there is one person, male or female in hell that believed they were going there. B. I think ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Hanna - A Woman Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Feb 2, 2007

This is a mother’s day message . Hannah who did not giveup in the difficult situaion and continue pray until she receiced the delivernce.

Hannah – Grace, abundance grace society had become a cesspool, a pit of depravity and corruption, when Samuel was born. His day was a time when people had slipped into an immoral, lawless, abusive, violent, compromising, and permissive lifestyle. The depth of their moral decay was seen in cases ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Church Of God

Four Questions For Job - Job Chapter Eleven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 17, 2007

This is a look at the 11th chapter of Job.

Zophar is the third of Job’s friends to speak. Job has heard two points from his friends: man is sinful (Eliphaz), and God is just (Bildad). Zophar now finishes with the third point: God punishes sin and gives less than we really deserve. 1 Then Zophar the Naamathite answered and said: 2 "Should ...read more

Scripture: Job 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Versus Evil, Good Versus Goods

Contributed by Victor Yap on Feb 5, 2017

Ecclesiastes 5

GOD VERSUS EVIL, GOOD VERSUS GOODS (ECCLESIASTES 5) Is there meaning, hope or purpose in life without God? Without God there is no good or sin, no truth or justice, no virtue or morals, no ethics or eternity, no forgiveness and peace. It is a difference between night and day, light and darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 5:1-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jacob Marries Leah And Rachel Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Dec 22, 2017

Jacob marrying Leah and Rachel in Genesis 29:1-30 teaches us that God uses even human deception to fulfill his promise that Jacob's descendants shall be as numerous as the dust of the earth.

Scripture We are currently in a series of sermons on "Isaac's Descendants." After twenty years of barrenness, God gave Isaac and Rebekah twin sons, whom they named Esau and Jacob. As a young man, Esau despised his birthright and sold it to his twin brother, Jacob. Much later, Jacob deceived his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

An Evil Plan

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 27, 2018

The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel.

A Study of the Book of Esther “An Evil Plan” Esther 3:1-15 The history of mankind is filled with various attempts to destroy the people of Israel. For ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Reluctant Prophet 1 Of 2

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 5, 2022

In Exodus, chapter 3, when God called Moses to do something great for Him, how did Moses respond? He was very reluctant!

Look at Exodus 3:1-9, we read, “Now Moses kept the flock of Jethro his father in law, the priest of Midian: and he led the flock to the backside of the desert, and came to the mountain of God, even to Horeb. And the angel of the LORD appeared unto him in a flame of fire out of the midst of a bush: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:10-22

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What You Get Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 29, 2022

If you want to be truly content, keep the status you had when God called you. Just fulfill God’s calling in that place, follow God’s commands, and be free under God’s control. Because it’s not place, race, or face that matter. It is only your commitment to Christ.

Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village wise man. “Do you have a rooster?” asked the wise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Dig Another Well Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 11, 2020

When trouble comes, just remember the promises of God and persevere.

On Saturday, May 21, 1927, a New York evening paper contained an expert’s elaborate demonstration of the impossibility of flight across the Atlantic Ocean. The funny thing is, on the first page of that very same paper, was the headline flung across the top in gigantic letters: “LINDBERG HAS ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:12-35, Proverbs 16:7, Romans 5:8, Romans 5:10

Denomination: Evangelical Free