Sermons on Life Isnt Fair:

Lifesong – Following The Conductor In A Song Of Praise Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 26, 2006

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise Following the conductor in a song of praise means we take our lead from the H-E-A-D: H Holy Spirit is in Charge E Everyone Energized by the Spirit A All about Love - AGAPE D Do It For Others Vie

LIFESONG – Following the Conductor in a Song of Praise 1 Corinthians 12 – 14 INTRODUCTION: Missionary Robert Porteous and his wife were taken prisoners by Chinese communist bandits in 1931. This missionary couple was led to a lonely spot on top of a hill where they were to be executed. The Chinese ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Moaning And Groaning

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 27, 2006

We’re all getting old yet as Christians we are waiting for the redemption of our bodies.

I. The Groaning of the Creation, 19-22 The Hap of the Believer A. The Expression B. The Expectation, “waiteth” II. The Groaning of the Christian, 23-25 The Hope of the Believer: A. The Expression B. The Expectation III. The Groaning of the Comforter, 26, 27 The Help of the Believer A. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Graves That Couldn't Be Shut

Contributed by Dennis Cocks on Apr 2, 2006

In our text we see the singularly most important and impressive truth of the resurrection is a cemetery filled with graves which men were powerless to close. These graves were opened at the time that Jesus died; but those inside the graves would not come

EASTER: THE GRAVES THAT COULDN’T BE SHUT TEXT: MATTHEW 27:50-54 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by reviewing the sermon that I gave two weeks ago titled “Was Jesus Crucified On Good-Friday?” If you still have your chart, please take a look as I remind us of the timeline. We learned from Lev. 23 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:50-54

Denomination: Baptist

Spoiling Satan's Kingdom

Contributed by David Johnston on Sep 24, 2006

Are we spending too much time holding the fort? I believe it’s time to take offensive measures for the advancement of God’s Kingdom and take back what the Devil has stolen from us.

Spoiling Satan’s Kindgom Luke 11: 14-20 Preach tonight about Spoiling Satan’s Kingdom 1 Kings 18:1 1 And it came to pass after many days, that the word of the LORD came to Elijah in the third year, saying, Go, shew thyself unto Ahab; and I will send rain upon the earth. This was a promise. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Super Bowls Of God's Wrath Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 1, 2007

7 Vile Vials of Judgment fall on the earth during the Great Tribulation. [The field, the officials, the spectators, the winners and losers on this game day.] Link included to formatted text for this and entire Revelation Series, audios, PowerPoints.

The Super Bowls of Wrath Rev. 16 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/SuperBowlsWrath.html Tonite, two sides will do battle… (In our text the 2 sides are Good & Evil) There is going to be a Field of Battle: (Valley of Megiddo) There will be a game plan…a plan of attack. An official will be on the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Deeper Revelation Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Mar 4, 2007

Our attitude toward the book of Revelation determines how we will study it, and what we will get out of our study. Revelation itself teaches us how to study its contents.

Anyone who is familiar with the music of the Beatles likely knows the song “Yellow Submarine”. The song, released in 1966, was a chart-topper in the United Kingdom as well as the United States, holding the #1 position on British billboards for four weeks, and staying on the charts for another 13. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-3

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

When Christians Disagree Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Mar 29, 2005

In this message we will look at how to have harmony in the church. (Ephesians - 7)

"THE WALK OF HARMONY PART I" "HARMONY IN THE CHURCH, WHEN CHRISTIAN DISAGREE" TEXT: EPHESIANS 5:21-6:4/ROMANS 14 & 15 INTRODUCTION THE THEME VERSE FOR THE SECOND HALF OF PAUL’S LETTER TO THE CHURCH IN EPHESUS IS EPHESIANS 4:1, "AS A PRISONER OF THE LORD, THEN I URGE TO WALK (TO LIVE A ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Live In Frustration City

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 31, 2004

A look at how the Apostle Paul was able to cope with frustration, specifically as it related to his unjust imprisonment.

How to Live In Frustration City Phil 1:12-21 12 Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 Because of my ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

"Are You Listening?"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 12, 2005

When the Word of the Lord is truly preached, the Lord of the Word is speaking. Are you listening?

“And they began calling Barnabas, Zeus, and Paul, Hermes, because he was the chief speaker.” Every once in a while we preachers get a reality check concerning just how well we are communicating and how well people are listening to the things we say from the pulpit. That’s good. I think ...read more

Scripture: Acts 14:8-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Too Wide To Hide

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 8, 2003

Preached in a church of another denomination for Christian Unity Sunday and Martin Luther King Sunday: we tend to hide our own history and to conceal our witness. But God calls us into a wider ministry.

I’m not sure how it is among Methodists, but we Baptist folks have a strange custom of hiding when we come to church. We hide. We try to get in and get out without being noticed. I don’t know whether Methodists are infected with this disease, but with Baptists it is an epidemic. We hide. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-11, Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

St. Paul's Wish To Be Accursed From Christ. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 28, 2004

This Sermon is #9 from Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas, Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON IX. St. Paul’s Wish to be accursed from Christ. Romans ix.3 "For I could wish that myself were accursed from Christ for my brethren, my kinsmen according to the flesh." FEW ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Takot Ako Eh!!!

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Jul 9, 2006

A sermon that will teach us the three truths that Gideon learned in leading Israelites into victory.

Takot Ako Eh! 3 Truths About The Story of Gideon Hebrews 11:32-34 SCRIPTURE Hebreo 11:32-34, “Magpapatuloy pa ba ako? Kulang ang panahon para isalaysay ko ang tungkol kay Gideon… at sa mga propeta. Dahil sa pananalig nila sa Diyos, nakalupig sila ng mga kaharian, gumawa ng matuwid at nagkamit ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Resolve Conflicts Between

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 13, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32

How To Resolve Conflicts Between People During Church Planting Main Biblical Text - Eph. 4:28-32 DISCONTENTMENT "Content makes poor men rich; discontent makes rich men poor." Benjamin Franklin. Learning Objectives 1. The students will explain the reasons for conflicts between people who ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Seven Seals Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Nov 23, 2010

Revelation is a brilliant book. We have already seen how the letters to the seven churches affect both them in the first century, and the church throughout history to the end of the church age. The same is true with the entire book, and that is why we hav

Revelation is a brilliant book. We have already seen how the letters to the seven churches affect both them in the first century, and the church throughout history to the end of the church age. The same is true with the entire book, and that is why we have such differences in interpretation. The ...read more