Sermons on Loss Of Interest:

Don't Muzzle The Ox

Contributed by Charles Jones on Dec 12, 2010

Should the Pastor be “worthy of double honor “ If they are....what should we base it upon? What does the Bible say?

“Don’t muzzle the Ox!” Galatians 6:6-10 Text: Galatians 6:6 There is no position in society that is more important than that of the Pastor /Teacher. The relationship between a Pastor/Teacher and their members is a subject that is never stressed enough within the body of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:6-10, Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Strong Arm Faith Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Jun 22, 2015

This message was for a long standing leader of the church. He was sometimes misunderstood, but always admired for his passion for the church. It was based on his wife's favorite verse about God's sustaining power in the midst of difficult circumstances.

Message The most important thing that I can say personally about Max **** is that he has made me a better minister and a better man. Let me share two reasons for that assessment: There was more to Max than first impressions. When I visited FCC for an interview weekend, nearly 19 years ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Reform But Be Transformed Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 5, 2015

Jesus was not out to reform Judaism but to transform Judaism into something new. He was not out to give life to old form but to give life to a new form, a new way to God.

MATTHEW 9: 14-17 [THE MESSIAH REVEALED SERIES] DON'T REFORM BUT BE TRANSFORMED [John 3:22-36/ Mark 7:18-22, Luke 5: 33-39] Here is another incident that goes along with the preceding 2 which shows Jesus in conflict with current opinion & practice. Jesus did not conduct His ministry as the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Prodigal Son Part One Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Oct 15, 2014

The prodigal son is an example of how much God loves us and will welcome us back into His presence. What can we learn about God and what can we apply to our loves concerning His love and forgiveness.

The Prodigal son Luke 15:11-15:24 Introduction- This morning we are going to talk about the parables of Jesus. It is a familiar passage that everyone can relate too. Luke 15 contains 3 parables. 1. Parable of the lost sheep- Jesus says suppose you have 100 sheep and one leaves. You go out and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Nazarene

Reasons To Rejoice Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Apr 10, 2010

God enables rejoicing in all circumstances by teaching us to trust his sovereign care.

Scripture Introduction The Apostle wrote Philippians to be read in the church, and at just over three pages in my Bible, it takes less than 14 minutes to do so. Let us trust the Spirit of the Word to minister to our spirits through this joyful letter. [Read Philippians 1.1-4.23. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Upon Further Review Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 27, 2015

In John 12.20-36 where the Greek-speaking Jews asked to see Jesus. Three things stand out from this episode, People WANT to see Jesus; People NEED to See Jesus; and People WILL See Jesus. As His disciples we can aid or hinder people in seeing Jesus.

1. What Will They Find? The story that I begin with today is a true story. A woman named, Helen, lived in New Westminster, British Columbia, Canada. They found her body one night at the door of Emmanuel Pentecostal Church. Helen had been trying to get into the church. But she never got further than ...read more

Scripture: John 12:20-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Don't Worry About Complaining"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Aug 2, 2012

A sermon about God's love and provision.

Exodus 16:2-4, 9-15 “Don’t Worry about Complaining” We were very blessed to have a wonderful vacation in Kiawah Island, South Carolina the week before last. My sister recently purchased a beach house there, and that is how we were able to go. The beach at Kiawah is ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: United Methodist

Strategy For Living In Victory

Contributed by Greg Addison on Nov 17, 2008

God has planned for us a victorious life. This is the central truth of God’s grace. Have you ever heard of the definition of grace using the word as an acrostic? God’s Riches At Christ’s Expense. Then why do so many Christians live defeated lives in which

Strategy for Living in Victory LOGO: The strategy for living in victory is to believe God’s Covenants and behave God’s Commands. TEXT: Joshua 1:1-9 HOOK: Because of my sordid professional background as a lawyer, I like to read interesting and unusual legal cases. I read recently of a story ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Take Refuge Under The Lord's Wings

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jan 5, 2009

We cling to the God of the Bible because he clings to us through Jesus.

A steel reinforced, underground, lead-lined concrete vault. In case of nuclear attack that’s where you should take refuge, say experts. Only a structure like that will adequately protect you from the initial blast and subsequent radioactive fallout. Such structures were not uncommon during the ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:13-17

Denomination: Lutheran

In The Land Of The Giants

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 14, 2009

From the story of David and Goliath some practical truths to help us overcome the Giants in our life.

IN THE LAND OF THE GIANTS 1 SAMUEL 17 * As a kid when I heard the word “giant”, all I thought of was that old TV commercial for the Jolly Green Giant Vegetables. (sing) We perhaps I also thought of Jack and the Beanstalk and His words; "Fee, fi, fo, fun, I smell the blood of an Englishman: Be he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-54

Denomination: Baptist

Seeing His Holiness Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 14, 2009

Seeing the Holiness of God and being aware of His Presence should produce a fearful wonder and reverence of God, a terrifying vision of our own sinfulness, and a sanctified yieldedness to the Holy Sovereign One.

CONDITIONS OF REVIVAL: SEEING HIS HOLINESS ISAIAH 6:1-8 HOLY – HOLY – HOLY! The God of all creation is infinitely holy. But what does that mean? We have been told that the word holy means to sanctify or to be set apart. R.C. Sproul in his book The Holiness of God (Wheaton, Illinois: Tyndale House ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Focus On Your God-Given Role In Marriage

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Oct 19, 2009

Focus on Your God-given Role in Marriage 1) Wives submit to your husband. 2) Husbands love your wife.

I don’t suppose it’s easy coaching peewee football. Every kid who shows up for tryouts wants to be quarterback or running back. No one wants to play on the offensive line where you’ll be treated like a human bowling pin and for what? Offensive linemen rarely score touchdowns. But of course if you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Gaining A Mature Witness

Contributed by David Dewitt on Sep 1, 2009

Christians are to mature in their walk with Christ and have a mature witness

Gaining a Mature Witness Philippians 1:12-18 February 8, 2009 Evening Service Introduction During the days of World War II there were three pastors who led national movements in the church. 1. Dietrich Bonhoeffer, who joined a movement to overthrow Hitler, lectured in the US during a period of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:12-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Israel's National Choice Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 8, 2008

God can "make it so."

Israel’s National Choice (Acts 3:19-26) 1. As a child, I remember when the original Star Trek program was introduced. Although we had a black and white television, the word was that those with color TV’s could see that Mr. Spock was greenish. 2. Marylu and I watched Star Trek, the Next ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-26

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How God Deals With A Defiant Child Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Oct 3, 2008

The message examines God’s judgment on Solomon.

During the forty years Solomon reigned over the nation of Israel we see Solomon sowing a lot of seeds of self-indulgence in hopes of reaping a harvest to satisfy those longings in his life. To his dismay the harvest only brought with it more emptiness and that which he longed for continued to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:9-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ