Sermons on Joseph In Prison:

Dont Go Flying Off The Handle

Contributed by Val Black on Oct 29, 2005

(NOTE: This is not entirely my own sermon. Ive gleaned much from a book of sermons and have added my own thoughts.) Here is a brief description: Based on 2 Kings 6:1-7. A student of Elisha lost a borrowed axehead and was troubled by it. Every B

DONT GO FLYING OFF THE HANDLE! 2 Kings 6:1-7 And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.2 Let us go, we pray thee, unto Jordan, and take thence every man a beam, and let us make us a place there, where we may dwell. And he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Excuses

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 8, 2006

What is your excuse to God...do you make excuses or own up to your failures?

Our Passage: 1 Samuel 15 1. 1One day Samuel said to Saul, "I anointed you king of Israel because the LORD told me to. Now listen to this message from the LORD! 2This is what the LORD Almighty says: ’I have decided to settle accounts with the nation of Amalek for opposing Israel when they came from ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Making Sense Of Today's News Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 2, 2006

The message of Habakkuk is one of the most helpful portions of Scripture to help us make sense of today’s news.

Scripture In just eight days we will be marking the fifth anniversary of Tuesday, September 11, 2001. That is the day terrorists attacked America. It was the most blatant, brutal barrage that has ever occurred on American soil. None of us shall ever forget that day. None of us shall forget the ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Shocks World In Tell-All Drama! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Nov 15, 2006

The Contents and Implications of God’s "mystery revealed" are really rather shocking--though they are meant to really comfort us. To convey this shocking nature the sermon uses a series of "tabloid style" headlines to grab attention.

They [wore] black they are very serious-looking; and they look like they just came from a sculpting competition. tattoos, facial jewelry (hooks, studs, chains "it looked like half of them had fallen into a tackle box, gotten up, and just showed up at church like that". This two year old church ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Jesus Left Us

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Feb 13, 2006

What Jesus left to his disciples when he told them he was leaving, he also left to us:a place to enjoy, a path to ensue, and a power to employ.

Can you remember how shocked and upset you where when you discovered that someone you respected and looked up to was leaving? A teacher you had become used to was leaving. A pastor you had respected was leaving. A boss you had enjoyed working under was leaving. A co-worker you had worked with ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Model For Evangelism In The 21st Century

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 13, 2006

Here is a dynamic model for evangelism in 21st century America

Text: 1st Thessalonians 2:1-12 (NASB) Introduction: I have a question for you tonight. It is a little tricky so be careful in how you answer. How can you tell when something is on fire? The answer is not smoke, it is not heat, it is not light, and the answer is because it burns. Fire consumes and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Narnia: Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Series

Contributed by John Smithson on Nov 25, 2005

The inticing and deceptive power of Turkish Delight. How the consequences of our choices build strongholds in our lives.

Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold (if you e-mail me a request, I will send you the power point for this sermon) Why Do I Keep Tripping Over The Same Thing? Part 1 Admitting the Stronghold The Story of Samson A. Beginning in Judges chapter 13, we begin to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Invited To Live His Life Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Sep 20, 2006

A spin-off of the FOX hit series, “24”. This series chronicles a single day in the life of Jesus from Mark 1:16 – 39. As we watch the lifestyle that Jesus lives, we can learn how to live like him!

0600: Invited to Live His Life 24: A Day in the Life of Jesus March 5, 2006 Welcome to “24: A Day in the Life of Jesus”! Just a minute while I set my stop watch. Starting “NOW”… I have 24 hours to finish this message! (Just kidding!). Seriously, do we have any ‘24’ fans here this morning? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

Freedom From Depression – Climbing Out Of The Valley Of Gloom Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Nov 16, 2006

How can we find freedom from depression? What does it take to climb out of the valley of gloom? This morning we are going to discover six practical steps we can take to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley

FREEDOM FROM DEPRESSION – Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: o Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

David Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

6thin a series on characters mentioned in Heb 11

Chico Alliance Church December 8, 2002 Pastor David Welch “Samuel & David” Unlikely Heroes Part Seven Review The point of this brief series has been to emphasize the fact that an all-powerful God delights in using the weak things of this world to accomplish the impossible. Those who listen, trust ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-16

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

You Can Make A Difference Series

Contributed by Jason Hill on Jul 5, 2002

As a follower fo Christ, you have the abilty to make a HUGE impact in the world; an impact that will last for eternity.

You Can Make A Difference Jason Hill – June 30, 2002 Have you ever looked around at the world, your town, your work, your neighborhood or any other place you may frequent and wish that you could make some changes? Isaac Asimov once said, “It is change, continuing change, inevitable change ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Almost ( A Tragic Word)

Contributed by Randell Brown on Dec 4, 2001

Pilate was a man who asked "what is the truth?" and yet time and time again HE ALMOST sets the truth free in his life

“ALMOST” (a tragic word) text: John 18:37-40 & 19: 1-16 I). In our text we begin reading how Pilate asked Jesus “Art not thou the King of the Jews?” Jesus replies thou sayest that I am a King. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing God's Will Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 19, 2003

It’s one thing to know God’s will; it’s another to do it. God wants us to be pure, to love others, and He longs to have our lives attract others to the life-changing message of the gospel.

Doing God’s Will A wealthy man went up to his pastor and said, “I want you and your wife to take a three-month trip to the Holy Land at my expense. When you come back I’ll have a surprise for you.” Three months later they returned home and discovered that this man had built a beautiful new ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiving The Unforgivable Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 2, 2003

“Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they are doing.” The Cross is the only place we can find forgiveness. It doesn’t matter what we’ve done, or how often we’ve done it, we can be forgiven - not because we deserve it, but because we don’t.

Forgiving the Unforgivable The last words of a dying person are normally never forgotten. A person’s closing comments often reveal their pain and agony. Some enter eternity without saying anything, while others utter sentiments that disclose their values, priorities, and innermost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-34

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens After You Die? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Apr 3, 2003

What happens after death is widely argued among non-Christians. The simple truth is: when you die, you will continue to exist and where you spend eternity depends on the choices you make in the here and now.

What Happens After You Die? Luke 16:19-31 by David O. Dykes INTRODUCTION How old were you when you began to realize people die? One of my earliest memories was when I was about five years old and my family was traveling to Panama City, Florida to attend my grandfather’s funeral. I recall ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist