Sermons on Lovable Losers:

The Christian And Government #1 - Understanding The Role Of Government Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on May 22, 2004

First in a 3-part series on how Christians should view and participate in governmental issues.

The Christian and Government #1 - Understanding the Role of Government Romans 13:1-7 May 23, 2004 Introduction It was not my intention to talk about this whole issue of government at this point of the year. I was going to talk about it in October, a week or two before the elections in November, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Short-Term Gain, Long-Term Pain Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 18, 2003

The Life of Abraham, Part 2 of 10.

SHORT TERM GAIN, LONG TERM PAIN (GENESIS 13:1-18) Once upon a time, there was a man who lived with his wife, two small children, and his elderly parents in a tiny hut. He tried to be patient and gracious, but the noise and crowded conditions wore him down. In desperation, he consulted the village ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus The Sage Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Jesus as a teacher of wisdom, and how God’s wisdom is "upside down" compared to the wisdom of the world.

Jesus The Sage – “Portraits of Christ” series Steve Simala Grant - Feb. 2/3, 2002 Intro: I have a picture here taken in Disney World, outside of the “Honey I Shrunk the Kids” pavillion. I want you to look at it closely: What’s wrong with this picture? Look closely at the waterfall. Think ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Wonder”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 31, 2002

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder”

July 28, 2002 -- TENTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST -- Proper 12 1 Kings 3:5-12 Psalm 119:129-136 When your word goes forth, it gives light and understanding. (Ps. 119:130) Romans 8:26-39 Matthew 13:31-33, 44-52 Color: Green Title: “Wonder” 31 He put before them another parable: "The kingdom of heaven ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Lutheran

One Mind Is Better Than Two Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

Wisdom that produces a single-minded determination to do what’s right can only come by asking in Faith

James starts with an assumption: that there will be those among the listeners who need some wisdom Meaning of SOPHIA: Not just “smarts” Not just “someone who knows a lot” It is a practical wisdom It was sometimes used for the kind of “knowledge” a skilled craftsperson has, someone whose knowledge ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Does A Leader Look Like?

Contributed by Don Jones on Mar 24, 2007

The message heeds the warning from Jesus concerning false prophets and outlines the qualities of a genuine leader/pastor/overseer.

What Does a Leader Look Like? Matthew 24:4-5, 11; I Timothy 3:1-7 Introduction Each Friday night after work, Bubba would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak. But, all of Bubba’s neighbors were Catholic....And since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

Avoiding Hell

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 20, 2006

What it takes to avoid hell.

INTRO.- This is not a popular subject. Never has been. Never will be. But it is necessary. ILL.- On an American troopship, the soldiers crowded around their chaplain asking, “Do you believe in hell?” He said, “I do not.” “Well, then, will you please resign, for if there is no hell, we do not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:47-58, Matthew 13:47-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Thanksgiving Secret

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Nov 21, 2006

A Thanksgiving Message

The Thanksgiving Secret Philippians 4:11-13 Grandma was babysitting her three-year-old grandson, Sean, for the first time. At the supper table she instructed, "Let’s thank God for our food." Being a typical toddler, Sean said, "No! I don’t want to!" She remained calm. "Well, at Grandma’s house, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Economics Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 11, 2007

Miracle of Faith, Pt. 7

THE ECONOMICS OF FORGIVENESS (LUKE 7:36-50) Every Saturday, a man goes into his barber shop. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what flight he was going to take. The man responded “A-1.” The barber yelled, “A-1!? Are you crazy?! That plane's food ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Church Prevailing Against All Odds

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 9, 2013

The Church has to Prevail! It should not strike us as a surprise. The adversary will throw all kind of stuff against the church

TITLE: A CHURCH PREVAILING AGAINST ALL ODDS SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 16:18 / ROMANS 8:39 We are honored to be here for this day of celebration with the 1st Baptist Church of Purcell. Although this is not my first time here, it is has been about 10 years that I was here while serving as the Pastor ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Go For The Big Life

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Apr 22, 2014

Many Christians are living far below the blessed life that God has prepared for them, it's time to break out and break through into the life God has prepared for us.

Joshua 14:7-13 KJVS Forty years old was I when Moses the servant of the Lord sent me from Kadesh-barnea to espy out the land; and I brought him word again as it was in mine heart. [8] Nevertheless my brethren that went up with me made the heart of the people melt: but I wholly followed the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Paradox Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 24, 2009

Paul, Pt. 4

THE PARADOX OF THE CROSS (1 CORINTHIANS 1:18-31) The cross took a major political beating since 2004. In May, 2004, the ACLU gave Los Angeles County two weeks to eliminate the 1957-designed seal that appears on most official county property: walls, documents, uniforms, vehicles and even business ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pontius Pilate: Stuck In People-Pleasing Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

Pilate was a classic people-pleaser, who found that his behavior produced popularity that masked contempt, pessimism, and powerlessness.

The story has it that during creation, as God was sitting up in heaven turning out all these creatures, some of the angels asked if they could help. It looked like fun, making plants and animals, birds and beasts. And so God, who had just finished fashioning something, said, "All right. Come ahead. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gideon's 300

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 14, 2009

Are you willing and able?

GIDEON’S 300 People love stories of courage. Recently there was a movie called 300. It was a retelling of the historic account by Herodotus of the Battle of Thermopylae which took place around 480 BC. King Leonides and his 300 Spartan warriors made a last stand against the 400,000 strong ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:1-8

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Digesting The Golden Veal - Golden Calf Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jun 16, 2008

We today fool ourselves. There is sin in our lives and we may stop the sin, we may see to it that the sin is eliminated from our lives – but that is not the same as being repentant and turning away from our sin.

Mark Twain was a man who became quite hostel towards the Bible and towards the Christian faith. He was so persistent in his attacks upon Christianity, that his wife, who was a devote Christian, became so discouraged, she eventually turned her back on Jesus Christ – something Mark Twain regretted ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:17-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational