Sermons on Light Fishing Line:

Finding The Silver Lining Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 19, 2003

In this sermon we see Paul finding the silver lining of God’s will in the difficulties of life.

Philippians 1:12-18 Sunday, January 27, 2002 As most of you know by now I am a Murphy’s Law kind of guy. I never knew before that there are some basic principles that were laid down by the actual Captain Murphy. Not surprisingly there were thirteen of them. 1. Nothing is as easy as it ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Starting Line Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Aug 7, 2007

Part 3 of the series run the race

Run the Race-A Look at the Starting Line I. Runners just like believers have to enter the race. A. All people need a savior: Get in the Race This is good and pleases God our Savior, 4for he wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth. 5For there is only one God and one Mediator who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:3-6

Denomination: *other

Moving To The Head Of The Line Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 14, 2010

Jesus hated pride and used the Pharisees to highlight the evils of that sin. But why would God hate pride, and how would I know if I suffer from it?

Last Sunday we introduced the “Upside Down Teachings of Jesus”. The teaching of Jesus that just don’t make sense to most people. Today’s sermon will continue that theme by focusing on Jesus’ teaching: “the Last shall be First, and the First shall be Last”. OPEN: When my dad first married my mom, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Line Parables

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 25, 2008

Even though the rich blessings God intends for us may appear to be of no more value than a seed or a handful of yeast we should not deceive ourselves.

Lectionary 17 A Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 This morning we heard a number of “One – Line Parables” that Jesus used to describe the Kingdom of God to illustrate how God’s power and authority is visible and expressed in our world. Unlike the longer “Story Parables” like the Good Samaritan or the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

Lining A Diliberate Life

Contributed by Joseph Nordyke on Dec 13, 2008

We must live for God deliberatly, not blown to and fro.

Living a deliberate life LUKE 14:28-35 Carefully weighed considered; studied; intentional. A person tells a deliberate lie. *When living for Christ we MUST live deliberate lives * We cannot afford to live haphazardly, or spur of the moment 1) A deliberate life is one that is carefully ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:28-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finish Line Faith

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Nov 6, 2009

The key to living successfully as a Christian is found in maintaining a constant daily, basic spiritual routine

FINISH LINE FAITH Text: Philippians 3:13, 14; Isaiah 43:2 Introduction: "Philippians 3:13 3:13 one thing I do. "This one thing I do" is only one word in the Greek, succinctly expressing single-minded concentration and determination. Philippians 3:14 3:14 press toward. "Press toward" is the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Goal Line Stands

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Nov 26, 2007

if we’re going to find fulfillment, peace, or satisfaction, it’s by aligning ourselves with God’s purposes and living intentionally that way.

Goal Line Stands Philippians 3:10-16 October 7, 2007 I believe the apostle Paul would have been one of the biggest fans of ESPN if it was around in the days of the early church. There are a number of scriptures in which he uses sports analogies, and this is one of them. As I read this passage I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

A Look At The Finish Line Series

Contributed by Scott Jordan on Jul 27, 2007

1st in the series running the race

Running the Race -A Look at the finish line Therefore we also, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us, and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us, Heb. 12:1 (NKJV) Remember that in a race ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1

Denomination: *other

Keep On The Firing Line

Contributed by Randall Lavere Ii on Apr 28, 2007

don’t turn back and run, you’ve already come too far.

Keep on the firing line. Soldier. I am a soldier in the ARMY of my God. The Lord Jesus Christ is my commanding officer. The Holy Bible is my code of conduct. Faith, Prayer, and the word of God are my weapons of warfare. I’ve been taught and trained by the holy spirit. Tried by adversity, and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:37-39, Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Charismatic

Coloring Outside The Lines Series

Contributed by Dan Thompkins on Jan 11, 2008

Sometimes God goes uses what is deemed the "unusable" (Outside the Lines) to accomplish His purposes.

Coloring Outside the Lines 11-8-06 Judges 4 (Judges Series)   Illustration: As the child looks at a drawing that they have just colored and try as they might, they have colored outside the lines…it might be embarrassing or look inferior to them. They will not be able to appreciate that drawing ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coloring Outside The Line Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 15, 2008

The doctrine of the depravity of man as set forth in Romans 1:18-32 as a testing doctrine. Your prevailing attitude on this subject will assuredly determine your viewpoint of many other Biblical doctrines of like importance.

Series Title: Romans – The Line in the Sand Message Title: Coloring Outside the Line 18 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19 since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Walk The Line

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 15, 2011

Dealing with sin during the season of Lint. Jesus demonstrated how to deal with temptation.

Last week I pointed out that we were in the Christians season of Lent. The message last week was an encouragement for all of us to deal with the sins in our life. That is sort of the message of the sermon every week. But last week the point was not related to the big sins but to the smaller sins ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Salvation's Bottom Line

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Aug 30, 2010

This sermon deals with the importance of recognizing and accepting the fact that salvation is by grace through faith and nothing else.

SALVATION'S BOTTOM LINE GALATIANS 2:11-21 INTRODUCTION Humanity suffers a universal plague. It is guilt. Every person experiences this emotion and tries to find some way to alleviate it. Primitive people tried to assuage it by appealing to many gods through the sacrifice of animals and sometimes ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Drawing Lines In The Sand

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 26, 2010

The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. Jesus Christ is the separation of "old" and "new." As we celebrate His coming we also look forward to a new year and are encouraged to draw lines in the sand.

Drawing Lines in the Sand Philippians 3:13-14 Introduction: The Incarnation of Jesus Christ drew a line in the sands of time. The birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection of Christ are the "turning points" in world history. It is interesting to note that the purpose of the BC / AD dating ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Behind Enemy Lines

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 4, 2011

We must be willing to go "behind Enemy Lines" in order to recapture those the enemy has stolen.

November 6, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Genesis 14:1-24 Subject: Recovering What is Lost Title: Behind Enemy Lines Today we celebrate Veterans’ Day and I want to give my personal thanks to all who have served in our military forces. Thank you for your willingness to serve and place yourselves in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:1-24

Denomination: Assembly Of God