Sermons on Jewels:

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Theology Of Sex And Sexuality Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

An overview of a Biblical theology of sex and sexuality

Sex and the City of God April 23, 2006 Biblical Theology of Sex and Sexuality Show Nooma Flame video – 11 minutes I just love Rob’s interpretation of the verse from Song of Songs: “You know whatever this is, It’s so good, it’s so beautiful that we can’t do anything to mess this up.” I feel ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Is Worship?

Contributed by Travis Johnson on Feb 15, 2005

In this message we will try to grasp what true worship is.

What is Worship? Psalm 95 Intro: Two young boys are walking down the street in downtown Indy. Out from an alley runs a Rottweiler and attacks one of the boys. The other boy grabs a 2x4 lying near the alley and beats the dog to death and saves his friend’s life. A reporter ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 96:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Building God's House Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Mar 18, 2005

This message was used before a Ground Breaking Celebration. It uses the physical building to illustrate what the church is really building.

BUILDING GOD¡¦S HOUSE - A Ground Breaking Celebration As we begin to build this new facility - what are we really building? We’ve said it enough around here, but we are not about building structures. In fact, while we have a children’s and office building that will need to be built in the next ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:16

Denomination: Christian Church

Breakfast With Pastor

Contributed by Robert Castile on Jul 31, 2006

A breakfast table conversation about God’s vision for His church.

Breakfast with Pastor Great Bend, Kansas July 30, 2006 SCRIPTURE: Matthew 28:18-20; Leviticus 25:10 INTRODUCTION: Several years ago Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book that took Christendom by storm. Everyone had to have it, read it and many implemented its powerful words into there daily prayer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:10

Denomination: Holiness

Disguising Your Despising Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Feb 13, 2007

Exposition of Haggai 1:1-11

Text: Haggai 1:1-11, Title: Disguising Your Despising, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/18/07, AM A. Opening illustration: Against all those monks, who tried to think of the best ways to serve God, stood this one command: “Honor your father and mother.” Luther said, “Where will these poor wretches hide when in ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Persevere To Victory

Contributed by Virgil Hurley on Feb 15, 2007

To help people persevere through the difficulties of discipleship to the victories it provides.

PERSEVERE TO VICTORY Exodus 5:1-10, 20-21 As if by enchantment Moses materialized from Egypt’s shimmering sands: from a forty year exile; resolute in a God-given commission to liberate Israel; performing signs that convinced their elders and the people. Eye-blinding lightning and ear-splitting ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 5:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

To Give Light

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Feb 22, 2007

To explain what salvation is, why we need it, and how to find it.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, December 10th, 2006 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation *Opening Hymn #90 “Good Christian Men, Rejoice!” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #84 “Child in the Manger” *Advent ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:68-79

Denomination: Baptist

Who Am I?

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007

We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this question. If I don’t know who I am, then what I stand for and what I believe in are easily swayed by circumstances. Knowing who I am is critical to getting through life.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) Who am I? … We spend so much of our lives unsure of the answer to this simple question. We look at ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Listen To Me! - Job Chapter Twenty One Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 14, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter twenty one.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #21 Job chapter 21 could be outlined: 1. Job wants to be heard. (verses 1-6) 2. The good life of the wicked. (verses 7-16) 3. God’s view of the wicked. (verses 17-26) 4. Future judgment of the wicked. (verses 27-34) 1 Then Job answered and said: 2 "Listen ...read more

Scripture: Job 21:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Saints And Suffering

Contributed by Hansel Young on Nov 15, 2007

comfort for people who experience pain and tragedy

Saints and Suffering II Chronicles 31:20-21, 32:1 He was a man of justice. He stood for right and proclaimed the truth to his people. He restored the true of worship of God. He saw to it that the nation obeyed the laws of God’s Word. He did all these things with his whole heart. Of all the ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Great Counselor Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Nov 30, 2007

Discover the benefits that Jesus offers when we allow him to be our divine counselor.

There are four weeks between now and Christmas. During these four weeks I am going to be using one verse of scripture to guide our thoughts. The verse is Is. 9:6. Look at the verse. “For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Wondering About Worship

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Jun 4, 2007

An overview addressing the basic questions about Worship - What? Why? How? Where/When? Evaluating?

WONDERING ABOUT WORSHIP Introduction: Have you ever wondered, or perhaps wandered, about worship? What is the secret? The mystery? The correct form? The big deal? Why doesn’t everyone ’get it’ like I do? How does anyone ’get it’ at all – makes no sense to me! Gordon Dahl has said, “Most ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

"Learning To Worship"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jun 8, 2007

What real worship is and how to do it.

“Learning to Worship God” June 10, 2007 For most of the past year we have been studying and learning about why we are here. It took us quite a while and a lot of work – but we discovered our purpose. After much thought and prayer and brainstorming we came up with our purpose statement. It is: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:23-34

Denomination: Holiness

Christmas Presence - John The Baptist

Contributed by Tim Hedberg on Dec 10, 2007

A Christmas Presence for Baby Jesus.

For the next 4 Sundays we are going to be spending our time preparing for Christmas by becoming familiar with those people God invited to be at his son’s birth. When God decided the time was right, he birthed his son in the flesh to be Immanuel - "God with us" and when he did he sent out some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational