Sermons on Loss:

The Third Way

Contributed by Kevin Barron on Dec 30, 2012

Jesus has a third way to deal with violence other than fight or flight!

THE THIRD WAY LUKE 6:27-38 MAY 2, 2012 OSCEOLA, AR CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE INTRO. It seems that our instinct when faced with violence is fight or flight. Those are the only two things we know how to do! Jesus, though, has a third way - nonviolent engagement. How does this work for him? I. TURN ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Methodist

The Things That Are To Come

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 24, 2012

Pentecost Sunday, Year B 2012

The Things That Are To Come / John 16: 4b – 15 Intro: Sharon and Joan had been best friends ever since Sharon moved in next door with her husband and three kids. Joan baked a cake and took it next door to her new neighbors. That was 20 years ago. Their kids had grown up together. The 2 ...read more

Scripture: John 16:4-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Turning The Tables Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 14, 2012

By his resurrection, Jesus has turned the tables. Rather than be consumed with the present and the temporary, we are able to turn our attention to the hope and eternity. The change in perspective can tyurn our lives up-side-down, or right-side-up.

2 Corinthians 4:13-5:1 “Turning the Tables” INTRODUCTION I heard a story recently about a young man who had trouble one Sunday getting up for worship. His mother knocked on his bedroom door and called to him that it was time to get up. The young man rolled over and pulled the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Building Materials

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Oct 22, 2011

What you have in your foundation!

1 Cor. 3:9-15-For we are God’s fellow workers; you are God’s field, you are God’s building. According to the grace of God which was given to me, as a wise master builder I have laid the foundation, and another builds on it. But let each one take heed how he builds on it. For no other foundation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Will Overcome Difficulties

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Oct 28, 2011

As our faith grows we grow in the grace of God.

FAITH WILL OVERCOME DIFFICULTIES 2 Kings 2 1And it came to pass, when the LORD would take up Elijah into heaven by a whirlwind, that Elijah went with Elisha from Gilgal. 2And Elijah said unto Elisha, Tarry here, I pray thee; for the LORD hath sent me to Bethel. And ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 21, 2013

God searches for us until he "finds" us, and welcomes us into his arms when we return to him.

Luke 15:1-32 "Lost and Found" INTRODUCTION There are times in our lives when we may doubt God's love for us. These times could range from receiving a traffic ticket to suffering from the flu, from losing your job to being told you have a serious illness, and everything in between. We may ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Lutheran

The Movement Of God Through Pain In The Church Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Oct 15, 2012

LAST WEEK AS A CHURCH WE FACED OUR MUTUAL HURT. IT IS SAFE TO SAY THAT ALL WHO WERE HERE THEN AND ARE HERE TODAY HURT IN VARIOUS DEGREES. WE DIVERTED FROM OUR SERIES HERE IN THE BOOK OF ACTS TO ADDRESS THIS THE ISSUE OF OUR HURT AND THE WHY WE HAVE OUR

THE MOVEMENT OF GOD THROUGH PAIN IN THE CHURCH ACTS 8:2-8 GODLY MEN BURIED STEPHEN AND MOURNED DEEPLY FOR HIM. 3 BUT SAUL BEGAN TO DESTROY THE CHURCH. GOING FROM HOUSE TO HOUSE, HE DRAGGED OFF MEN AND WOMEN AND PUT THEM IN PRISON. 4 THOSE WHO HAD BEEN SCATTERED PREACHED THE WORD WHEREVER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 22, 2012

Everything has its price. What would you be willing to do for that price?

Matthew 16:26 (AV) 26 For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul? Everybody/Thing Has Its Price Fiverr website • I will send you a handmade card from ENGLAND for $5 • I will send you 3 home ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Out Of A Rut Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. The “OW” EXPERIENCE – v. 2-5 2. The “HOW” EXPERIENCE - v.6 3. The “NOW” EXPERIENCE – v.8 4. THE “BOW” EXPERIENCE

CCTV For Surveillance - Just watch – To monitor • Baby Monitor • Wildlife Observation • Web Cam • Weather Cam • Traffic Cam Britain A Surveillance Society - Used to nab the Birmingham rioters - 4.2m CCTV cameras in Britain - about one for every 14 people. - One ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection, Asension, Session, And Second Coming. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 16, 2011

Savior

SO GREAT A SALVATION - RESURRECTION, ASENSION, SESSION, AND SECOND COMING I. Resurrection. The suffering of Christ would have been of no value had it not been for the resurrection. The resurrection is the proof of the worth of Christ's offering for sin. It is definitely related to the gospel. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Indoctrination Of Our Children In Evil. The Great Falling Away.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 29, 2011

There are many controversial subjects in the Bible, some hard to understand, the Apostle Paul was one whose writings fall within this category, but without teaching or preaching about them how then would the lost become aware of what sin is and how to be

As the state of California is ready to indoctrinate school children into the acceptance of the homosexual lifestyle we wonder where this is all going. There are many controversial subjects in the Bible, some hard to understand, the Apostle Paul was one whose writings fall within this category, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 14:2-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 23:4 Part V "Even Though I Walk Through The Valley" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 5, 2011

How to live this life and not fear death. How to stop existing and start living.

Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” This is one of the most comforting verses in the bible. Basically it says that when I am walking in tough times, even to the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Be A Man Of Purity Even In The Time Of Difficulty

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Aug 11, 2011

Trials, persecution, and danger are only bumps that we climb on to for our spiritual growth.

BE A MAN OF PURITY EVEN IN THE TIME OF DIFFICULTY II Timothy 3:1-5 Introduction: In the last days - The time of the gospel dispensation, commencing at the time of our Lord's death, is peculiarly styled the last days would grievous, troublesome and dangerous. According to Webster time is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Mighty Wall Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Apr 1, 2013

God looks at us as ‘living stones’ but not many of us live up to the expectation of God, do we?

Mighty Wall! 1 Peter 2:5 “you also, as living stones, are being built up a spiritual house, a holy priesthood, to offer up spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ.” I would like to share an illustration I read somewhere: “There’s a story about a king of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Tug Of War"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Apr 19, 2013

Todays text offers us a epic battle against good and evil sort of like a battle of tug of war first tuggers must listen to the voice, the tuggers must follow the commands of the Shepherd, and thirdly the tuggers must have unison, chemistry, camaraderie, a

Tug of War John 10:27 1. There is a tug of war against Good and Evil "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." 1 Kings 18:21 So I find this law at work: When I want to do good, evil is right there ...read more

Scripture: John 10:27-29

Denomination: Methodist