Sermons on Loser:

Ripped Off By God? (Matthew 20:1-16)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 6, 2007

Sermons by Father Dave ...

I’m really sorry Kon isn’t here. Kon is my best mate, and was my trainer and corner-man for all my fights, and it’s not that I need him here ‘in my corner’ when I’m preaching. It’s because when I first met him, he said to me, “Dave, I’ve read the Bible, and what about that guy who hires some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 18, 2007

Developing an effective prayer life takes daily commitment. #2 in a 4 part series.

Title: Developing An Effective Prayer Life Series: Prayer Changes Things Text: Daniel 6:1-23 Introduction: The Graduates vs. the ACLU This story took place in Calvert County, Maryland, where a senior named Julie Schenk was asked to lead a prayer at her high-school graduation. Of course, it’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Different Now?

Contributed by Joe Friend on Feb 6, 2008

In the church there are a lot of Rip Van Winkle Christians--who go to sleep not long after they made the decision to follow Christ.

Ephesians 5:8-14 INTRODUCTION: How many have heard the statement, “They are as different as day and night.”? Paul is using this same kind of contrast between darkness and light when he is speaking of the old life without Christ as compared to the new life in Christ. In this scripture Paul is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Prescription For Revival

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2007

Exposition of Joel 2:12-18 regarding God’s instructions to Joel’s audience for repentance and revival

Text: Joel 2:12-18, Title: Prescription for Revival, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/28/07, AM Opening illustration: Tell the story of the revival of the Hebrides Islands in 1949-ill file, What is Revival? 1. Revival is not a week worth of meetings. 2. Revival is not started in one day. 3. Revival is not ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Series

Contributed by David Welch on Nov 17, 2006

Last in a series on unlikely heroes mentioned in Hebrews 11 using Jesus as an unlikely hero leading into ADvent.

Chico Alliance Church December 15, 2002 Pastor David Welch “The Ultimate Unlikely Hero” Unlikely Heroes Part Eight Introduction Hebrews 11:32 mentions six individuals used by God to accomplish eternal purposes. All of these individuals had some attribute that qualified them as unlikely candidates ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Servant Of All Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Nov 19, 2006

Servant Leadership - who is the greatest...

“The” Servant of All October 8th † In the Name of Jesus, our Servant and Lord † Grace, mercy and peace, given to you, a gift of God the Father, given through Jesus, who has served you, with His entire life… The first part last, and the last part first…. Because it serves… Paul was perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Loosing Sight Of The Goal?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 5, 2006

How easy is it to loose sight of the goal? I set up a portable basketball goal in the sanctuary to illustrate my point. Mary and Joseph lost Jesus in the midst of doing their religious duties? Stay focused on the goal.

LOOSING SIGHT OF THE GOAL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com As I start to preach, I have some men carry a portable basket ball goal into the front of the sanctuary and set it up. We discuss who are we going to trust to take a shot and make a basket and not harm our pretty lights? I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-51

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Between Death And Resurrection

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 16, 2005

What about all those people who died before that debt was paid? The Bible teaches us that there was a place in the heart of the Earth called Paradise.

Ephesians 4: 8Wherefore he saith, When he ascended up on high, he led captivity captive, and gave gifts unto men. 9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth? 10He that descended is the same also that ascended up far above all ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Raising Spiritual Champions

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jun 13, 2005

Taken from the Message version. To raise spiritual champions we must Hold Hands, Whisper Encouragement, and Show them step by step how to live well before God

RAISING SPIRITUAL CHAMPIONS June 12, 2005 Jay Davis Robison 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12 Popular poem several years ago: If you love something set it free If it comes back to you it is yours If it doesn’t it never was. Always uncomfortable ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Oct 19, 2009

This week we examine Jesus as a model of emotionally healthy spirituality. We’ll uncover 3 temptations that keep us from growing and then three challenges to fulfill to combat those temptations.

Back to School Jesus Reveals Our Temptations Luke 4:1-13 October 18, 2009 This week I want to lift up to Jesus as a model of healthy emotional spirituality. Turn to the passage read earlier: Luke 4:1-13. How many of you exercise regularly? Yeah, every morning the alarm clock rings, I jump at of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

We Are Saved By The Blood Of Jesus Christ

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Apr 15, 2009

How God planned for our salvation through the Blood of His Son Jesus Christ

We are Saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ Hebrews 9:19-22 NLT I. The blood of Jesus gives us salvation. There are but two essential requirements: First: has anyone cheated death and proved it? Second: Is it available to me? Here is the complete record: Confucius’ tomb is occupied. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:19-22

Denomination: Wesleyan

Sons Of Thunder 3 Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message on why it is important for men to join and become active in churches

INTRO A man and his ever-nagging wife went on vacation to Jerusalem When they were there his wife passed away The undertaker told the husband you could ship her home for $5,000 or, we can bury her here for $150 The man chose to ship her home Undertaker asked why? Man responded "A long time ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Down Side Of Super Sized

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 6, 2010

Learning, like David, to be God-focused as we tackle the Goliaths in our life.

1. Introduction a. In today’s world we are constantly forced to face the issue of size. (1) A marketing ploy of McDonald’s in the past was “Would you like to super size that,” where for just a few cents more you could get an extra large serving of French fries and an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

The Joy Of Our Salvation

Contributed by Willem Nel on Feb 7, 2010

A Lesson for life: Do not loose hope, do not give up, surround yourself with hopeful things i.e. Scripture, pictures. Like I wrote earlier. When you face a crisis or success read the Word of God. If you cannot read it, listen to it. If you cannot li

The Joy of our salvation I want to speak about the joy of our salvation. THE WORD: Ps 51 10 Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. 11 Do not cast me away from Your presence, And do not take Your Holy Spirit from me. 12 Restore to me the joy of Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-14

Denomination: *other

"Take That Step Of Miracle" Series

Contributed by Bubot Parago on Dec 4, 2008

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of"Come".And Peter got out of the boat took that first step... And the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible.

Peter walked on water as he showed what faith’s substance is all about! It’s all because of the Lord’s invitation of "Come",and Peter got out of the boat and took that step... and the rest was an inspiration to everyone who will read the Bible. Let this story be an encouragement to everyone ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal