Sermons on Life Is Difficult:

The Punishment Of The Wicked - Job Chapter Eighteen Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Sep 4, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter eighteen.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #18 1 Then Bildad the Shuhite answered and said: Job 18:1 (NKJV) THE PURPOSE OF BILDAD’S DEBATE Bildad is about to go for the second round in the debate. He is to respond to Job. He is to give an answer to what Job has just said. Most of this chapter deals with ...read more

Scripture: Job 18:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hanging At The End Of Your Rope

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

What to do when all seems hopeless

We often find ourselves at the end of our rope. We feel deserted, alone, like a failure, completely devastated by circumstances. When we find our selves in this position what should we do? The children of Judah found themselves much in the same situation. They definitely felt deserted. They ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

We Would Like To See Jesus Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 10, 2007

It is essential for us to see Jesus clearly. In this sermon I introduce the challenge of studying Jesus, and explain why is it essential that we do.

Introduction: A. Church auditorium pulpits are interesting. 1. They can take many shapes and sizes. 2. When I first came to Wetzel Road, the pulpit was made out of paneling and was a big counter with a slanted front and sides and had a podium in the middle. a. When I stood behind it I felt ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do The Innocent Suffer? - Job Chapter Four Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 12, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter four.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #4 Job has given us the first discourse. That is found in chapter 3. What will happen next is that Job’s three friends will respond to Job. This becomes almost a debate session. Here is the outline. Eliphaz’ first discourse chapters 4-5 Job’s response chapters ...read more

Scripture: Job 4:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

In the book of John 8:58 Jesus shocked His enemies when He said, “Before Abraham was, I AM.” The enemies were so furious at Him that they wanted to stone Him. They knew exactly what He was saying when He said “I Am.” They knew these words referred to the

I Am The Light Of The World; John 8:1-12 In Vs. 58 Jesus said, “Before Abraham was, I Am.” With these words He revealed Himself as the eternal Son of God. He always has existed and always will exist. I cannot fully comprehend that because I had a beginning, but in Christ I will not have an ending ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-12

I Am The Vine Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

What does it mean to abide in Christ?

I Am the True Vine; John 15:1-8 In the book of Exodus 3 when God called Moses to go into Egypt and lead the children of Israel out of the land, Moses said, “Who am I that I should go?” Moses knew that he could not do this in his own strength, ability, wisdom… But God said, “I will be with you.” ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

I Am The Resurrection Series

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, “I a

“I am Resurrection and the Life” - John 11:25 This is the final message in the “I AM” series. Jesus has described Himself as the “Bread of Life”, the “Light of the world”, “the Door”, “the Good Shepherd”, “the Way, the Truth and the Life” “The True Vine”, and “the Alpha and Omega”. Here He says, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25

Is Life Fair? - Job Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 21, 2007

This is a study on chapter six of Job.

Jewels From Job Job Chapter #6 Job will answer the accusations of Eliphaz that are found in Job chapter five. His response is found in Job 6-7. Remember Eliphaz has told Job the he does not suffer for no reason. Eliphaz believes that Job has sinned and that is the reason the he is now ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding God's Hand In Our Pain & Tragedy Series

Contributed by Josh Reich on Mar 22, 2007

How do we handle the fact that God is in control and God is good when things seem to fall apart?

Finding God’s Hand…in our Pain & Tragedy Let’s pray. Have you ever had a time in your life when what you were going through felt so painful, so hard that you didn’t know when it was going to end? But not only that, you couldn’t figure out where God was? Maybe you were hurt by a parent. Maybe a ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Do I Work For Nothing? - Job Chapter Seven Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 25, 2007

This is a study into Job chapter seven.

Jewels From Job Job – Chapter #7 Job continues to speak. 1 "Is there not a time of hard service for man on earth? Are not his days also like the days of a hired man? 2 Like a servant who earnestly desires the shade, And like a hired man who eagerly looks for his wages, 3 So I have been allotted ...read more

Scripture: Job 7:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Quiet Years Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007

With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus The Rabbi Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Oct 20, 2007

Jesus Jewishness is key to understanding his life

Jesus Who? September 30, October 1 & 4 2007 Jesus the Rabbi Last week we looked at Jesus the Teacher, and you might wonder why we need to do a week on Jesus the Rabbi, since Rabbi is a Jewish term that means teacher. The important distinction being that he was a Jewish teacher. It may be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-22

Denomination: *other

Jesus The Only Way To Securing Life

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Oct 21, 2007

many people want a secure life...in this sermon we explore that Jesus is the only one who can offer true security

Sermon John 14:1-14 Jesus: the way to eternity What do we trust to give us a secure life? To enhance our life We are constantly bombarded with promises of a better life An easier life What are some of those things that you believe will give you a better life How tightly do you hold onto ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-14

Denomination: Lutheran

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 1 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Let’s open up the world of Mark and walk in to see the one he’s proclaiming! Jesus will surprise us if we honestly look at him and listen to him.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One On One With Jesus In Mark Part 2 Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Oct 27, 2007

Listen... What do you hear? Would you like to hear Jesus speaking? You can, you know. He’s still speaking to us, and his words are still the same. Come hear him with me in Mark.

Present Mark 1-3 dramatically, by memory if possible. Our First Encounter with Jesus I’ve been spending time with the Lord in Mark’s gospel this week and I can’t wait to tell you what he has shown me. But let me warn you up front, it hasn’t been easy. We’ve been in a hurry. I’ve never seen ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ