Sermons on Jesus Perfect Man:

Whine And Cheese

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 20, 2002

Quit whining and be happy with whatever God gives you.

Whine and Cheese Walk around the congregation for a few minutes complaining. Reminds me of a guy I used to work with who called complainers whinebabies. When I used to hear people whining and complaining, I would ask them what kind of cheese they wanted to go with their whine. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Stop Fighting

Contributed by Bo Lane on Dec 8, 2004

Today’s young people have to fight hard for their faith. It’s a battle that many can’t handle but God has hope and alternatives. This sermon gives a way out for people who just want to give up.

Don’t Stop Fighting I’m 11 and I don’t want to live anymore. - Hi. I am very young but I want to die already! I hate my life! I am 11 years old. I know I cannot live more! I just want to know what is the less painful and easiest way to die; I don’t want my life anymore! I have to die; I just ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don't Call God A Liar!

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Mar 1, 2007

Abraham knew the character of God so well that he trusted His Promises even when he could not understand them

Gen 15:1-13 I have always liked the story of Abraham – a heathen whose father was a craftsman of idols in Ur of the Chaldees - and who responded to the call of God in his life And the story in Gen 15 is particularly striking for me – because Gen 15:2 was my baptism verse “I am your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:1-13

Denomination: Anglican

It Will Only Hurt For A Little While

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Mar 2, 2007

Healing

It Will Only Hurt For A Little While 1 Peter 5:10 10 And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. After tarrying with the Holy Spirit, laying at the throne of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:10

Denomination: Methodist

What Does God Want?

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 15, 2007

A challenging look at what God wants out of us individually and as His church

What does it take to be what God wants you to be as an individual? (10/23/05) What does it take to be what God wants us to be as Bakers Chapel Church? Joshua 24:14-15 INTRO As a church over the past two weeks, we have studied the strategy of Satan and his work on our lives and the ultimate battle ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Look Up When The Snakes Are Biting You

Contributed by Michael Vaughn on Aug 1, 2007

As the snakes are biting your ankles this week, and they will, remember to stop looking down at them, and turn your eyes upward to God for the relief and deliverance that He is willing to give, if only we look up to Him when the snakes are biting us.

I used to manage a restaurant in Blowing Rock, NC. Every time that my boss would come by to visit he would remark, looking down, that the baseboards were dirty. No matter how much I cleaned them, he would always find an area (sometimes behind a 200 pound piece of equipment) that needed more ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

That You May Know

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

One of the most common phrases found in the Bible is,“THEN THEY WILL KNOW…” Repeating this phrase over and over is God’s way of trying to get us to understand one of His greatest desires. I have chosen one of those great passages…

THAT YOU MAY KNOW Today I want to speak to you about knowing the Lord, and I will begin by having us to consider how well we know those who are closest to us. If you deeply love someone, such as a spouse, you make sure that you are genuine with that person so that they know beyond a shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:10-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Regardless Rejoicing

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Aug 10, 2006

Having it all or losing it all, rejoicing in any and every situation should be a natural part of a Christian’s life.

WE HAVE QUITE A FEW UNIQUE SAYINGS IN OUR CULTURE THAT HELP US DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN A PESSIMIST AND AN OPTIMIST. SAYINGS SUCH AS “A PESSIMIST SEES THE GLASS AS HALF-EMPTY WHILE THE OPTIMIST SEES IT AS HALF FULL” OR “THE OPTIMIST IS THE ONE WHO CAN ENJOY THE SCENERY EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE TO TAKE A ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Temple Mania Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 10, 2006

Only persons can be spiritual, not buildings

Temple Mania (I Kings 5-8) 1. I have a one minute mystery. Two of them. 2.The first is this: A woman goes into a convenience store to buy a can of Coke. She pays for it with a $20 bill and receives $20.05 back in change. No mistake was made. Think about that. 3. Here is the second one: Two ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Simplify Your Life Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 2, 2006

Living in the reality of the cross, of God’s love and forgiveness enables us to let go of the baubles and bangles of life and live simply.

1 Timothy 6:6-16 “How to Simplify Your Life” INTRODUCTION Arizona takes a little getting used to. I don’t mean the struggle to acclimate to pleasant, bugless evenings spent around the pool, or not shoveling twenty inches of snow in January. I’m not even thinking about adjusting to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-16

Denomination: Lutheran

How Can I Be A Teacher?

Contributed by Tony Abram on Sep 7, 2006

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? The Word of God teaches us how to become a teacher.

Teaching - How can I be a teacher? June 18,2005 I. I have no formal training, so how can I be a teacher? Deuteronomy 6:4-9; - 4, “Hear, O Israel! The Lord is our God, the Lord alone. - 5, And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. - 6, And you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-9

Waiting--The Place Of Expectation

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jan 14, 2005

Our perspective on what it means to "wait" is characterized by passivity. God wants us to wait expectantly.

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! "Waiting--The Place of Expectation" Pastor Jerry C. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Application Of John's Message

Contributed by Paul George on Dec 27, 2003

Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching

The Application of John’s Message Matthew 3:7-12 Thousands were coming into the wilderness to hear what John was preaching, were repenting and being baptized in the Jordan River. This was an usual thing for the Jews to do. Among those who came into the wilderness were the Pharisees and Sadducees. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:7-12

Denomination: Holiness

A Googol

Contributed by John Beehler on Jun 13, 2002

Father’s Day 2002

A Googol Where have all the dads gone? The June 28, 1993 issue of Time magazine had a cover story on fatherhood in which it examined the changes in “family life”. Fathers used to occupy a greater place in the home but the Industrialization Era changed all ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed