Sermons on Limitations:

The Accomplishments Of Worship Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Dec 20, 2005

What happens when we worship? THis sermon seeks to answer that question by looking at a familiar passage.

The Accomplishments of Worship Text: Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction: On December 14, 1996, a 763 foot grain freighter, the Bright Field, was heading down the Mississippi near New Orleans, Louisiana, when it lost control, veered toward the shore and crashed into a riverside shopping mall. At the time, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Guy Named Steve Series

Contributed by David Ward on Dec 21, 2004

A first-person narrative as Stephen. Big Idea: wherever you go, God will be with you.

“A Guy Named Steve” Acts 6:8—8:1 (Introduction) Good morning! Oh, that’s much better—thank you. My name is Stephen, but you may call me Steve if you’d rather. I guess we’re here for me to share my story with you folks. Have any of you heard of me before? You know me as the first martyr. The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Throwing Stones At Blazing Bones Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Sep 11, 2004

Steven’s preaching, like Jeremiah who said the word of God is like fire in my bones, was an outpouring of Spirit filled power. The opposition had no choice but to silence him or submit to his message.

Of all the weapons of mass destruction that have ever been available in the world, words are the most powerful. Of all the forces that shape and change cultures and societies, words are the most powerful. “The tongue has the power of life and death,” says the Proverbs. James warning us of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Legacy Of Spiritual Leadership

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 23, 2004

The body of Christ is made up of great leaders that are gifted in every area of the ministry. The Holy Spirit had given them so much talents and gifts that every one will become useful and contributor to the growth and success in the body of Christ.

(I Shared this message during Philippine Missionary Fellowship,Inc. National Bi-Annual Conference in Cavite City, Philippines) A STRONG ORGANIZATION FOUNDED BY GOD Philippine Missionary Fellowship, Inc. is a mission-organization founded in 1957. It is now 46 years old. Members, workers, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:3-5, Acts 6:3-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Surprised???

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 30, 2011

To focus on how and when, we ordinary mortals can end-up making even the Wonderful One (Isaiah 9:6) wonder...

Surprised??? First things first. What is the chief and highest end of man? Let the revered Christian Book namely the Westminster catechism give the answer. Man’s chief and highest end is to glorify (worship) God, and fully to enjoy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: *other

The Question Of Evil Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Jan 4, 2012

THE ANSWER TO THE QUESTION OF THE PROBLEM OF EVIL IS ONE OF THE TOP TWO CRINGE QUESTIONS.

The Question of Evil April 17, 2011 INTRODUCTION May 11, 2011 -- GAFFNEY, SC -- A three year old child is dead after a tragic accident at a Gaffney church. Cherokee County Coroner Dennis Fowler says that Alyssa Jade Mayfield, of Gaffney, was airlifted to Spartanburg Regional Hospital Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living Through The Nothings - Pt. 1 - Public Exposure Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 11, 2014

It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. The need is apparent...the solution is not. Nothing. How do you live through the nothings?

Living Through The Nothings Pt. 1 - Public Exposure It is one of my least favorite words. Nothing. It is a word that reveals lack. It holds no element of promise. It contains no ounce of hope. Let me see if I can explain. You share your heart for the one you love and the response is . . . ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:29-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Kind Of Man That Job Was"

Contributed by Paul Ray on Jul 24, 2013

So called early Wisdom Literature is rather simplistic as to cause and effect. Whereas Job is a vital stride toward being more realistic, & honest, about life's complications. So, now look at the kind of man Job was, his 'friends' were, and his God is.

July 28, 2013 “The Kind of Man That Job Was” Job 1:1-22 The book of Job is an important part of the Wisdom Literature found in the Old Testament. It is important because it provides an often ignored premise - concerning the questions about the suffering of the innocent. In ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22, Job 40:1-5, Job 42:1-6

Denomination: Congregational

Fall On Your Knees Before The Lord!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 10, 2013

Fall On Your Knees Before the Lord! (It’s the only way you’ll get on your feet.)

Did you hear about the row Forbes magazine caused? Its latest issue included a list of the wealthiest people in the world. 26th on the list is Saudi prince Alwaleed and he’s not happy with this ranking. Forbes valued him at a paltry $20 billion prompting Alwaleed to claim that if the magazine ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-10

Denomination: Lutheran

You're Coming Out

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Dec 3, 2013

Many of Gods people though saved are still held in captivity in one or more areas of their lives, today is your day for liberation, now is the time for you to break loose from every bondage. You are coming out

Exe 1:5-14 2:23 3:7-10 Because the king of Egypt was afraid of the children of Israel he brought them into bondage. A people who have enjoyed abundance, freedom, joy, peace, Liberty, are now slaves.   Not only were they made slaves, but the king set taskmasters over them to oppress them, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:5-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Prayer: Our Foundation For Battle" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Mar 11, 2014

Up to this point the apostle Paul has instructed us to put on the whole armor of God---every piece of it so that when the day of evil comes you will be able to stand your ground.

Prayer: Our Foundation for Battle” Ephesians 6:10-20 A small community in Pennsylvania they built a little red brick building that was to be their police department, their fire department and their city hall. Everyone was proud of the building because of all the careful planning that had ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Marvelous Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Davon Huss on Dec 10, 2012

A textual sermon on John 1:14 (Outline taken from John S Meyer's booklet "Outline for Christmas Sermons" from Baker Book House, # 33 The Miracle of Christmas)

HoHum: One of 1995’s biggest singles was Joan Osborne’s “One of Us.” It made a virtually unknown singer an overnight sensation. It’s a song of spiritual questioning and about conceiving of God in a modern age. These are some of the words of that song: “If God ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Gluttony And Temperance Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Dec 13, 2012

We can live in moderation or overindulge...which isn't about the stomache, but a matter of the heart.

Here are two headlines found on the front cover of a Family Circle magazine: “Ten Ways to Curb Your Cravings,” followed by “Irresistible Chocolate Desserts”…definitely mixed messages! A foreign visitor described America as a land where people are as big as houses, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Congregational

No Servant Is Greater Than His Master

Contributed by Paul Estabrooks on Oct 24, 2012

There are severe forms of persecution, and less severe; but there is no such thing as a non-persecuted Christian!

Introduction Jesus promised his disciples the night before he was crucified that their lot was to be no different than His. Jesus said: “No servant is greater than his master. If they persecuted me, they will persecute you also!” Persecution Is on the Rise The Pew Research ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-21

Denomination: *other

Our Lord Defines True Worship

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 16, 2013

PENTECOST 5 - The believers' true worship of the Lord God Almighty is more than mere obligation. True worship of our Lord God Almighty is witnessed in our shining and thankful lives.

OUR LORD DEFINES TRUE WORSHIP (Outline) July 17, 2011 - Pentecost 5 - ISAIAH 58:5-11 INTRO: Christian worship has taken on various forms since the creation of the world. Early believers built altars and worshipped at any place where God blessed them. Jacob worships God after his ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran