Sermons on Keeps Us From Falling:

"Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure"

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Sep 20, 2005

Jesus "kept his cool" under pressure. What can we learn to help us do the same in our pressure packed lifestyle?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches September 25, 2005 Dr. Marilyn S. Murphree “Keeping Your Cool Under Pressure” Luke 22:47-53 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture shows Jesus being ushered into a pressure packed situation almost immediately upon leaving a time of intense prayer. A crowd of angry, ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

What Love Does To Us

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jun 18, 2013

Love is a powerful motivator and our lives should be lived from a foundation of love.

What Love Does To Us June 16, 2013 Intro: We’ve already had a full meal – on Scripture, on the depth of poetry in music expressed as prayers of our hearts, on the celebration of new life and a family committed to have Jesus as the center, and on the testimony of faith of a man in our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Just Another Day In The Desert Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 18, 2016

Moses is about to find out what we all need to find out, God uses broken things!!

Intro: Exodus chapter 3 is the continuing journey of God to set His people Israel free. Moses failed in his own power to set his people free. He fled to the desert and seems to be leading a normal life. Remember failure does not disqualify you for being used of God. Only men determine that you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Immanuel PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 14, 2023

This sermon explores the birth of Jesus, emphasizing God's unending love, His promise to guide and save us, and His divine presence in our lives.

Good morning, dear friends! It is indeed a joy to gather together in this sacred space, in the presence of our Heavenly Father, to reflect on His divine Word. We are here to immerse ourselves in the richness of His teachings, to find comfort, guidance, and hope in the divine narrative of His love ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Topics: God With Us

"Full Of Use"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Sep 1, 2016

The word Onesimus means "useful" and that is what we become when we are repaired, when we forgive, when we do not give up, and when we encounter the Gospel.

“Full of Use” Philemon vs 11 1. Duct tape is “full of use” consider the not so obvious uses of duct tape. • In case your car overheats, and a hose is busted, duct tape is a temporary form of repair. • Repair cracked windshield/window. • For emergency ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:4-11

Denomination: Methodist

Combat In The Mind Part I Series

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Jul 27, 2009

Shows the effect sin has on us because of the fall of man

1 Now the serpent was more subtil than any beast of the field which the LORD God had made. And he said unto the woman, Yea, hath God said, Ye shall not eat of every tree of the garden? 2 And the woman said unto the serpent, We may eat of the fruit of the trees of the garden: 3 But of the fruit of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Gracious God Calls To Us

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 23, 2006

Questions! Questions! Questions! If God knows everything why did he ask so many questions of so many people? Through the questions God addressed to Adam and Eve after the fall into sin we learn why God asked many of his questions.

This morning I am going to test your knowledge of the Bible—specifically the Old Testament. As I quote a series of questions I want you to identify the person to whom God was speaking. Here are the questions. “Why are you angry? Why is your face downcast?” (Genesis 4:6) Of whom did God ask ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

The Abundance Of Grace

Contributed by Chris Surber on Oct 9, 2008

God’s grace is at work in our lives restoring in us the image of God that was lost in the fall of Adam through the power of Christ in us.

The Abundance of Grace, Romans 5:12-17 Introduction A philosopher was asked by a friend to show him the splendid garden of which he was always boasting. He led him to a bare rocky space behind his house. “Where is your garden?” the friend asked. “Look up,” said the philosopher; “heaven is a part ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Who God Uses Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 3, 2007

Do we have to be obedient to God for His will to be accomplished? Far from it. God doesn’t depend on us for anything. Even though we can never expedite or stifle God’s plans, our level of obedience will determine our reward.

1. God uses kings to keep His Word (1-4) 2. God uses His people to keep His Word (5) 3. God uses other people to keep His Word (6) EZRA 1:1a There are so many questions in life, aren’t there? For at least 3000 years, philosophers have worked on trying to answer only two questions—what is real ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Angels, Angels Everywhere!

Contributed by Donald Pinkleton on Dec 23, 2022

There’s no end to the variety of ways we depict angels. But what do we really know about them, from a biblical perspective? Let’s go back to the source material – let’s look at what the scriptures have to say about angels.

As you may have noticed, today’s theme is all about angels. I want to thank Elsie for the wonderful work she did in gathering all that angel artwork for the bulletin. And I also want to thank everyone who brought in angels to grace the fellowship hall. The angel spirit is alive & well at ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:14, Matthew 26:53, Job 38:4-7

From This To That

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Apr 28, 2022

Many things undergo change.

Illus: Conversion is generally a religious word. However, through life we have many conversions, such as: • Some are converted in politics from one party to another • Some are converted in the sports world from one team to another • Some are converted in the music world from one style of music to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Run From Satan So You Can Avoid Him.

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 9, 2019

We must keep our selves sale and clear of Satan.

RUN FROM SATAN SO YOU CAN AVOID HIM. 1st Peter 5: 6 Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time: 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. 8 Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

28. The Representative Principle Series

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Nov 4, 2018

Jesus not only died for us, He also lived for us

[IN GOD’S IMAGE 28 – THE REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPLE] This message is part of a series of 90 sermons based on the title, “In God’s Image – God’s Purpose for humanity.” This series of free sermons or the equivalent free book format is designed to take the reader through an amazing process beginning ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17-19, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Hebrews 4:15, Hebrews 10:14, 1 John 1:8-9, Ephesians 2:4-6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

Lies Our Teens Are Falling For.

Contributed by Daniel Richter on Oct 10, 2006

A Graduation Message

Lies our Teens are Falling For. My project this spring and summer has been trying to grow a new lawn. I made the mistake last winter of not getting our leaves up in time and they sat, raked in a big pile for the entire winter. When we finally got around to raking them up, it was too late for ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Jesus Sees The Good In Us

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Nov 5, 2006

God calls us from our sychamore tree and requests residence in our hearts.

Text: When Jesus reached the spot, he looked up and said to him, “Zacchaeus, come down immediately. I must stay at your house today” (Luke 19:5). In my mind, I picture Zacchaeus as being about 5 feet tall with dark hair, a little goatee, average size nose, thick eyebrows, medium to dark brown ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church