Sermons on Lifes Mysteries:

How Did Jesus Take It And Make It?

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

There are three Christ-like qualities that will empower us to take it and make it.

“ HOW DID JESUS TAKE IT AND MAKE IT? ” By: Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com 18:12-19 1 Corinthians 15:58 Therefore, my beloved brethren, be ye stedfast, unmoveable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, forasmuch as ye know that your labour is not in vain in the Lord. There ...read more

Scripture: John 18:12-19

Who Is This Jesus? Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 16, 2004

Gospel of John provides some of the clearest explanations of who he was, who he claimed to be, and what he asked of his followers. We’re going to spend the next couple months taking a look at this book, written for the sole purpose of helping people to k

Who Is This Jesus? John 1:1-18 September 11/12, 2004 Don Jaques INTRO: TRIVIA QUESTIONS Who was the 2nd president of the United States? John Adams Who is the American League leader in batting percentage? Ichiro Suzuki Which movie won the Oscar for Best Movie in 2004? Lord of the Rings: Return ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Deciding To Suffer?

Contributed by Steve Moore on Oct 2, 2004

A look at the difficult area of suffering and how the Christian can begin to gain understanding of its purpose.

INTRODUCTION These verses are one of the all-time best passages in scripture concerning how we live & work within the work place. Submission to the grueling boss for the sake of Jesus. There’s a great 3 point sermon in here concerning Christianity in the work place. But, instead, we are going ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Living In The Desert Series

Contributed by David Asch on Oct 5, 2004

A look at 3 different scenes from desert living. Three scenes that show us how God uses the desert to form his people, to call his people to himself. By the time we’re done, maybe you will want to go out to the desert too…

LIVING IN THE DESERT Mark 1:1-13 INTRO: Have you spent much time in the desert? I have. For over 30 years I lived in Southern California, which is basically one big desert – with lots of sprinklers! We traveled, camped, and explored the desert. As a youth pastor, we took kids on desert motorcycle ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Have Seen The Pilot

Contributed by Dennis Casanova on Oct 7, 2004

Our lives are literally a journey, and like those who once sailed the seas in magnificant old sailing ships, we shall encounter many storms. We need prepare for them and firmly establish to whom we shall entrust our helm .

† I have Seen The Pilot † Mariners tell of a story about an old square rigger sailing ship which found itself hard pressed on a lee Shore For you landlovers - a lee shore is a dangerous shore which the wind is blowing toward and any ship said to be on a Lee Shore is one which finds itself in ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Don't Be Shocked By Suffering Be Sensible! Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 20, 2004

We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus Christ.

Don’t be shocked by suffering, be sensible – 1 Peter 4 Thesis: We as Christians need to live for God and understand that when we live holy lives in a fallen world we will suffer for our stances but we need to stay sensible through the trials and be committed to the cause of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is Jesus Like?

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Oct 24, 2004

Everyone’s got their ideas of what Jesus would be like if he lived today. . . but this sermon takes a look at some prophecies about Jesus, and identifies what He’d be like today. *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Introduction Let me ask you: What is God like? What is Jesus like? Jason - it’s great to have him here. I asked him what I should preach...Revelation, you can’t go wrong with 10-headed monsters. . . John 1:18 - No man has seen God – Jesus has “declared” explained Him. 1. He trades our ashes ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Denomination: Holiness

A Supper With Sister Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week

Introduction: I heard God calling me the other night. It wasn’t something powerful or amazing, it was just a quiet questioning in my spirit saying, ‘Do you have some time for me today?’ Of course part of my mind says, ‘Lord, what do you think I’ve been doing all week? I’ve been preparing sermons ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 8, 2004

The hypocrisy of the of the scribes.

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: One blistering hot day when they had guests for dinner, Mother asked 4-year old Johnny to return thanks. “But I don’t know what to say!” the boy complained. “Oh, just say what you hear me say” his mother replied. Obediently the boy bowed his head and mumbled, “Oh Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Punishing Me When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the fifth sermon in a series of messages from the book of Job called, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 2:11 - 31:40, Hebrews 12:5-12, James 1:2-6 For the past month or so, we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the sufferings of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. And this book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from ...read more

Scripture: Job 22:3-5

Denomination: Baptist

Does God Deserve My Trust When Life Takes A Turn For The Worse? Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Feb 23, 2001

This is the final message in a series of sermons on Job entitled, "When Life Takes a Turn for the Worse."

Text: Job 38:1 - 42:6 For the past six weeks we’ve been looking at the book of Job, which records the suffering and struggles of a good man whose life took a turn for the worse. This book has helped us answer some tough questions, such as: "Are good people exempt from suffering?" "What is ...read more

Scripture: Job 38:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus From Four Angles Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 1, 2001

An introduction to the 4 Gospels and their presentations of Christ

Jesus from Four Angles (intro to the Gospels) Main Thought: The 4 Gospels were written by 4 different men with 4 different slants. Each of the 4 emphasize an aspect of Jesus personality, the well-rounded God-man, the Savior of all mankind. Let’s look at these 4 aspects of Jesus ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Reasons To Believe In A God Who Allows Suffering

Contributed by Mark Atherton on Apr 17, 2001

a feeble attempt to answer the Why? question

-----SUFFERING COMES FROM THE FREEDOM TO CHOOSE Gen. 2:15-17 -----SUFFERING REVEALS WHAT IS IN OUR HEARTS Matt. 13:1-9 -----SUFFERING GIVES OPPORTUNITY TO TRUST GOD JAMES 1:2-5 -----GOD SUFFERS ALONG WITH US JESUS WEPT -----IN TIMES OF CRISIS, WE FIND ONE ANOTHER 2COR. 1:3-4 -----PAIN ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Holiness

Did Jesus Really Exist? Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Apr 23, 2001

Four non-Christian historical witnesses to the existence of Jesus.

Every child grows up believing in imaginary characters. Whether it’s a character associated with a holiday or cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, childhood is filled with imaginary people. We can see it in how many kids think superheroes like Superman are real. We can see it in how many kids have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come Home To The Flock Series

Contributed by Chaz Brown on Dec 11, 2000

Why do we stray away from God’s love. Can we Come home?

Come on back to the flock! By Rev. Chaz M. Brown I am working in a local convenience store at nights for a well-known company. I see hundreds of people. I can see in many of them their eyes, and faces. I can see their pain and their suffering without their saying so. One man in particular I see ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational