Sermons on Leaden Load:

Crossing Jordan Possessing The Land

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Mar 21, 2006

Following God is impossible unless we lean on him in trust and follow in obedience.

Joshua 3 Ex. 14:10-14 (Stafford CT, Mar. 16, 2006 Updated 12:05 PM) _ One person is dead, another is missing when a Stafford home explodes. Investigators are sifting through the ashes of a house that blew up in Stafford yesterday afternoon. The house on Hopyard Road was loaded with fireworks. Fire ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Mark Of Christian Maturity

Contributed by Dan Waite on Mar 22, 2006

What the peace of God does to, for, and with a person.

Other sermons can be found at http://lastsermon.blogspot.com/ James 3:17 – 18 “Mark of Christian Maturity” I. What peace does TO a person A. It changes the way you relate to the world. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Meaning Of Suffering

Contributed by Arulselvam Rayappan on Mar 1, 2005

We will never be tried beyond our strength.Jesus Christ our Lord shows us that suffering and death have meaning and helps us to carriy our burdens cheerfully.

SUFFERING There is a natural revulsion to suffering in us all. No one likes pain or irritation. Our natural inclination is to avoid suffering at all costs. What a lot of weeping there is in the world! If we could gather it in one place it would fill a sea, a great ocean. We are not free from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-23

Denomination: Catholic

Thinking About Me

Contributed by Toby Powers on Apr 12, 2006

Though we are very small and insignificant, the Lord dwells upon us. He is concerned about us. He thinks about us. As a matter of fact, He can’t get us off His mind!

From The Desk of Pastor Toby Powers Truth Baptist Church Bremen, GA Thinking About Me Psalms 40:16-17 Intro: This is a very familiar Psalm, and we will use much of the whole chapter today. David is writing of the delivering power of God in this chapter. He concludes this chapter on this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Count It All Joy

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Mar 10, 2005

We can’t always be "happy", for happiness is based on happenstance [circumstance], but we can always find joy in: The Scriptures, Salvation, Service, Sorrow, and Soulwinning. Free Powerpoint template at website.

Count It All Joy James 1:2 Powerpoint Template at: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/CountJoy.html James makes it sound so easy. "My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations" (James 1:2). the "all" here means everything that could possibly come our way. Paul urged the ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Performance In Liberty: Do Good To All Men Series

Contributed by James Phillips on Jun 18, 2003

Paul tells us to help each other.

GALATIANS # 6 A. Performance in Liberty: Do Good to All Men 6:1 10 1. Bear One Another’s Burdens 6:1 5 1 Brethren, even if anyone is caught in any trespass, you who are spiritual, restore such a one in a spirit of gentleness; each one looking to yourself, so that you too will not be tempted. 2 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Mercy-The Way To Happiness Series

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 19, 2003

John Wesley visited General Oglethorpe when he was governor of the colony of Georgia. The general mentioned an incident involving a man who had angered him and remarked, "I shall never forgive him!" Wesley answered, "Then I hope, sir, you never sin."

Mercy-The Way to Happiness Text: "Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy" (Matt. 5:7). Scripture Reading: Matthew 5:1-7 Introduction John Wesley visited General Oglethorpe when he was governor of the colony of Georgia. The general mentioned an incident involving a man who had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Deciving Yourself?

Contributed by Mark Roper on Nov 20, 2007

Deadly risk taking is more common then we realize. We may not purposely stare down the barrel of a shotgun. But many Christians behave in a self-defeating way that is equally careless and risky, and deadly.

Are You Deceiving Yourself? / Part-1 Galatians 6:7 KJV A Example of deadly risk taking In 1982, “ABC Evening News” reported on an unusual work of modern art—a chair affixed to a shotgun. It was to be viewed by sitting in the chair and looking directly into the gun barrel. The gun was loaded and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Hallelujah Anyhow

Contributed by Anonymous Contributor on Jun 30, 2011

What do you do when your world gets turned upside down?

HALLELUJAH ANYHOW JOB 1:21 This word is often used to express the joy that we are felling or some kind of happiness that we want to express. When you think of this word, good visions pop in your mind. You think about how things are going so well for at that specific time. You think about how God ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Disappointed With Deity?

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 6, 2011

How did Satan succeed in turning the Apostles into jelly in the Garden?

Disappointed with Deity Or “What a difference a day makes” Mt. 26:18-41 "Then saith Jesus unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock shall be scattered abroad." (Mat 26:31) REFLECTION: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:18-41

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 28: Who Does God Use?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 17, 2012

God uses Spirit-filled leaders to do His work.

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 28: Who Does God Use? February 12, 2012 A. BE CAREFUL OF COMPLAINING TO GOD “And Moses said to the LORD, ‘Why are you treating me, your servant, so harshly? Have mercy on me! What did I do to deserve the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

A Different Perspective Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 13, 2011

Christians see life from the perspective of the cross and eternity and live different lives because of it.

Romans 13:8-14 “A Different Perspective” INTRODUCTION Those of us who grew up in the North Country often like to tell stories of our harsh winters. We tend to glory in the fact that we survived huge snowfalls, and some of the coldest temperatures ever recorded this side of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14, Romans 13:8-10

Denomination: Lutheran

My Boss Is A Jewish Carpenter

Contributed by Joan Hart on Dec 25, 2010

A sermon for Labor Day emphasizing the work of Jesus.

Work is one of the principal themes of the Bible. Genesis begins with the story of how God the Father went to work drawing out the architectural plans for the creation of the world. He chose where each galaxy would be placed in this universe. To date, scientists have determined there are 80 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:16-17

Denomination: Church Of God

The Brass Tacks Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 31, 2011

When you have an opportunity to share the Gospel, you need to know which basics to target.

The Brass Tacks of Christianity Acts 13:26-41 1. PHOENIX (Reuters) – In a brazen attempt reminiscent of a medieval siege, Mexican smugglers tried to use a hefty catapult to hurl drugs north over the U.S. Border, authorities said.. Surveillance video taken by National Guard troops deployed to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:26-41

Denomination: Independent/Bible

If God Be For Us!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Nov 27, 2010

Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we

IF GOD BE FOR US! Romans 8:31-39 Most of us know the scripture from Romans 8:31 (KJV) What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us? Also from Romans 8:37 (KJV) Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us. However do we really ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39