Sermons on Life Isnt Fair:

Asking According To God's Will Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Jan 8, 2006

Looking at How God answers prayer.

Asking According to God’s Will - Luke 5:12-16 One of the most concerning things about the Christian walk is unanswered prayer. If you were all honest, you would tell me that there are plenty of things that you have prayed about that have not been answered. Some of them big, some of them small, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jubilation! Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 1, 2003

We must have the courage to dedicate the work of our hands and the desires of our hearts to God.

JUBILATION Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE COURAGE TO DEDICATE THE WORK OF OUR HANDS AND THE DESIRES OF OUR HEARTS TO GOD. ?: What? What is the process? KW: Expressions TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 11:1-12:47 four expressions of the dedication of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Marks Of Freedom Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 5, 2005

The legalists wanted to subject the Galatian Christians to circumcision (as a means of earning favor with God), so Paul addresses the issue one last time by relating it to the work of Christ on the cross and his own ministry.

Scripture It was Paul’s custom, after dictating a letter to an amanuensis, which is a secretary, to take a pen and write his own farewell. His standard signature was, “The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you” (cf. 1 Thessalonians 5:28; 2 Thessalonians 3:17-18). But Paul is so concerned ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:11-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Stand Up For Jesus

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Aug 8, 2005

An overview of 2 Timothy and Paul’s call to stand up and stand firm for the gospel.

Stand Up For Jesus 2 Timothy 1:13-14, 2:1-3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO An old song from our hymnals provides a fitting backdrop for 2 Timothy. Listen to the words written in 1858 by George Duffield, a Presbyterian minister in Philadelphia. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Christ: Unchanging" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 4, 2009

Sermon 27 in a study in HEBREWS

“Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today, yes and forever.” There are many passages of scripture, whether they be a single sentence in a verse or a paragraph or an entire chapter, which seem to be picked very often for sermons, or to quote in conversation because they stand apart in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Orthodox

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 3 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009

Part one of living in the land of WERE.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 3 Living In The Land of WERE Scriptures: Deuteronomy 4:9; 14; Genesis 12:2; 15:4-6; Numbers 13:27-33 Introduction: After God led the Children of Israel out of Egypt, Moses gave them some instructions about remembering what God had done. In Deuteronomy 4:9 and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Parable Of The Persistent Widow Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 20, 2015

The parable of the persistent widow in Luke 18:1-8 teaches us about persevering in prayer.

Scripture I read a story when I was a student at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School in Chicago, IL. You will be appalled by the story I am about to relate to you. Appalled, that is, if you have any kind of social conscience. A poor black, living on Chicago’s South Side, sought to have her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Pharisee And The Tax Collector Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jun 26, 2015

The parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector shows us two different approaches to God.

Scripture When someone comes to the Session in order to be interviewed for communicant membership, we always ask the following two questions, which we have borrowed from Dr. D. James Kennedy and Evangelism Explosion. First, we ask, “Suppose you were to die today, are you sure that you would ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let The Children Come To Me Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 3, 2015

Jesus blessing the children in Luke 18:15-17 shows us a prerequisite for entry into the kingdom of God.

Scripture Do you remember Art Linkletter’s radio show with the segment, “Kids Say the Darndest Things”? Bill Cosby also hosted a show with the same name. I was reminded of these shows when I read the following story. Five-year-old Kayse Poland grew more and more excited about ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:15-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Tale Of Three Stewards: Principles Of Stewardship Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Feb 15, 2015

A sermon on Stewardship

A Tale of Three Stewards: Principles of Stewardship Chuck Sligh February 15, 2015 TEXT: Please turn to Matthew 25 INTRODUCTION Today we’re beginning a 3-week study of biblical stewardship, life prioritization and giving, followed by a missions emphasis in the run-up to our missions ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-28

Denomination: Baptist

Questions And Answers In Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Mar 16, 2015

Questions and Answers in Jesus Day: How Long Has This Been Happening? - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OULINE: Cause of failure - Prayer ignored (vs 28-29) Result of failure - Power obstructed (vs 14-18) Cure for failure - Priority given (vs 17-27) SERMONBODY: Key verse 21: (N.I.V.): “Jesus asked the boy’s father, “How long has he been like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-20

Denomination: Brethren

God Is Our Refuge

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 18, 2015

To show that GOD is our refuge and we trust in Him and we can safely pour out our hearts upon Him.

I. EXORDIUM: How well you trust GOD? With my whole life and all that is within me. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that GOD is our refuge and we trust in Him and we can safely pour out our hearts upon Him. IV. TEXT: Psalms 62:8 (Amplified Bible) 62:8 Trust in, lean ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Saved To Serve

Contributed by David Hersey on Mar 27, 2015

A relationship with God is a long term commitment and dependent upon obedience to His will. Christians are therefore saved to serve God. This lesson looks at Christian service from a comprehensive biblical perspective.

Saved To Serve A few months ago, we looked at how to develop a relationship with God. We learned that only the obedient know Him (1 John 2:4); love Him (John 14:23-24); are His friends (John 15:14); and of His family (Matthew 12:50). We looked at the importance of obedience to God as it relates ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christian Atheist: Witnessing Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 4, 2015

Christian Atheists, those who say they believe in God but often live as though He doesn’t exist, know they should share their faith, but don’t for whatever reason. I believe there are three reasons why we don’t share our faith.

This sermon is based off of a few ideas in Craig Groeschel’s book “The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but Living as if He Doesn’t Exist.” Zondervan, 2010. ISBN: 9780310332220 CHRISTIAN ATHEIST: WITNESSING 1 PETER 3:15 IN THE WORK CUBICLE (p) It’s a normal day at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ