Sermons on John Mark:

When Seats Become Set-Ups

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Feb 6, 2003

IT IS A fact THAT You have been SET UP for FAILURE, FRUSTRATION and the FORFEITURE of all that which you have FORCLOSED! In practice, your FAITH has FAILED to FUNCTION in the FACE of SET UPS. YOU JUST DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO WHEN SEATS BECOME SET UPS.

Perhaps you are wondering, ’Why it is that your Service always seems to SET YOU UP?’ I don’t know, but I’m Speculating. I’m not sure, but its possible that you might be puzzled as to Why your SERVICE ultimately SET YOU UP for FAILURE? I can’t be absolutely certain, I have a sneaking suspicion ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Worry Wart

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Investing For The Future

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 21, 2001

This Sermon Deals With The Rich Man And Lazarus.

Investing For The Future Easter 4/10/98 Eccl: 11:7-10 Rev. 20:7-15 Text Luke 16:19-32 I’m asking you the question, "What do you want in life?" Your answer to the question today is going to determine what your future is going to be. Right now the stock market has gone wild. But I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-32

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Don't Confuse Doing With Believing Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 27, 2001

What happens in our lives when we confuse doing with believing in our relationship with God.

Two people can do the exact same thing for entirely different reasons. For example, imagine seeing two different women doing housework: doing the laundry, vacuuming the carpet, picking up the toys. Just by looking at them, it appears that they’re exactly the same. But one is a stay at home mom, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sex--Something Good Something Bad

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This sermon deals with the how the improper use of sex is destroying the African American Community.

" Sex: Something Good Going Bad" 2/21/97 Proverbs 7:6-27 1 Corinthians 7:1-7 There is probably no other group in America, that has the testimony of the power of God working in a race of people for deliverance than do we as ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-7, Proverbs 7:6-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Making A Comeback Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 10, 2001

God’s people in our text found themselves; defeated, discouraged and hopeless. Our goal today - is to study these chapters and learn what we as God’s people need to do to turn our defeats around, to learn how to make a Comeback (real people true stories - part seven).

"Joshua; Coming Back...." Real People - TRUE Stories Part 7 TEXT: JOSHUA 7 & 8 Every once in a while God’s people find themselves sliding down the dark corridor of defeat and failure. And when they do, 1 or 2 things usually happens - they either just keep on sliding down that dark shadowy ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Use It Or Lose It

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 9, 2000

If we don’t use our faith we could lose it.

USE IT OR LOSE IT II Pet. 2:20-21 INTRO.- ILL.- Neon pink shorts and pink running shoes. What would you think of a guy who runs in these? You might think he was either gay or else he just didn’t care what other people thought. GUESS WHO RAN IN THEM? I’ll give you two guesses and the first one ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Divine Prescription

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 14, 2000

God gives us the prescription for a better life here and now.

THE DIVINE PRESCRIPTION Ps. 37:1-7 INTRO.- ILL.- A little boy went into a grocery store and asked the clerk for a box of Duz detergent. The clerk said, “What do you need the detergent for?” The little boy replied, “I want to wash my dog.” The clerk said, “Well, son, that Duz detergent is pretty ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A New Year - A New Life

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 30, 2000

We can have a new life in the Lord.

A NEW YEAR - A NEW LIFE! INTRO.- We all could use a new year and some people could use a new life! Or at least a better life. ILL.- A lady by the name of Cherise Wyneken from Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, said, “My husband and I were young parents of three on a tight budget. After surviving measles, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saddam Dances To God's Tune

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2003

Just like another Babylonian king, Nebuchadnezzar, Saddam Hussein has to do God’s will, like it or not.

If you’ve been paying attention to the news for the last few weeks, you’ve probably concluded, as I have, that we are marching inexorably toward an imminent war in Iraq, regardless of what the U.N. may do. President Bush and various cabinet officials have said as much in their public statements – ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 21:1

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Plugged In To Study And Obey God's Word? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Mar 31, 2003

Ezra is the story of the Jews’ return to Jerusalem after almost a century exile in Babylon. When they returned, all they found were ruins. There was no temple, so the people felt spiritually unplugged. Ezra is a story of how they got plugged in.

Are You Plugged In to Study and Obey God’s Word? Ezra 3:1-3 By Dr. David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION Over the next three weeks, I will be sharing from the book of Ezra about the importance of being plugged in to the best God has for you this year. Today I want to talk about the importance of being ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

7 Keys To A Healthy Family Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2002

We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families.

Keys To A Healthy Family? Thesis: We need to learn the keys to having a healthy family if we want to fend off the attack of the enemy on our families. Texts: Ephesians 5: 1-33; I Corinthians 13 Introduction: Good News for the family shared by Gary Collins in Family Shock: Ø Despite all the change ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-33, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Is Not Optional

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Jul 1, 2002

Obedience is the duty of every child of God. It is not an option, but an obligation.

Obedience Is Not Optional Text: I Sam.15: 22 Intro: We hear a lot these days about options. An option is “the act of choosing; choice; the freedom to choose” (Webster’s New Dictionary and Roget’s Thesaurus: published by Thomas Nelson, Inc., Nashville, TN., copyright 1984; pg. 499). If I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:22

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Clean

Contributed by Jeff Seaman on Apr 25, 2001

COMING CLEAN OF GUILT

COMING CLEAN JEFF SEAMAN We’ve been in a series that I’ve been calling The Road to Recovery and we’ve been looking at how do you handle your hurts, habits, and the hangups that are messing up your life. We said that we’re taking the word "Recovery". Each week looking at a different letter to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1, Psalm 32:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Make Or Break A Dad

Contributed by Steve Malone on May 23, 2001

In this message we will look at Luke 15 and we will see the ways we make and break our dads (also how we make and break our heavenly Father).

"HOW TO MAKE OR BREAK A DAD" TEXT: LUKE 15:11-24 INTRODUCTION TODAY IS FATHER’S DAY, HAPPY FATHER’S DAY TO ALL THE DADS OUT THERE. LET’S BE HONEST THOUGH FATHER’S DAY IS JUST NOT AS BIG AS MOTHER’S DAY. THAT’S NOT SOUR GRAPES, THAT’S THE TRUTH. ON MOTHER’S DAY THERE IS A HIGHER ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ