Sermons on Manipulation:

Image Is Everything! Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Nov 27, 2006

Discover the counter-cultural ethic that Jesus utilized as he ministered and saved the human race.

Image is Everything! Gospel of Mark 1:32-39 Sermon #2 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is our second sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Might Makes Right” from Mark 1:1-13. We discovered ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:32-39

Denomination: Nazarene

How Far Will You Go? Part 2

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jul 26, 2011

Often we enter into partnerships without thinking of the consequences for either us or those that we influence. Though we are not to withdraw from this world, we need to be careful when we entangle ourselves in the values of this age. Today we examine bei

Are you willing to appear as a fool in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? Who is the main author of the book of your life? So finally we get to question 3: Are you willing to be differentiated from the world in order to be used more effectively by the Lord? The problem with ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

I Did It My Way; Look Where It Got Me Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 19, 2011

The prodigal son rpoves to be a useful story for the way in which God searches for lost mankind.

The story is told of a man named Yussif, the Terrible Turk. Yussif was a 350-pound wrestling champion in Europe a couple of generations ago. After he won the European championship, he sailed to America to wrestle our champ, whose name was Strangler Lewis -- a little guy by comparison who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“the Blessing And Curse Of Success”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jul 1, 2013

Saul and David illustrate the differences between true and false success in life.

If there is a quote that I count among my favorites, it is the quote from George W. Truett, who said that “True success is knowing God’s will and being in the center of it.” Implied in that quote is that there is a type of success that is true and another that is false. In this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritually Forsaken Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 2, 2008

Exposition of Isa 58:1-14 about spiritually forsaking the care of the less fortunate by fasting, prayer, and worship and God’s response to that behavior

Text: Isaiah 58:1-14, Title: Spiritually Forsaken, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/29/08, AM A. Opening illustration: some local illustration of trying to help someone, or maybe a generic example of how things usually go with trying to help those who are struggling. B. Background to passage: As we continue our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"You Are In The Bible"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 13, 2010

Jesus is praying that we, United Methodists, Baptists, Episcopalians, Lutherans, non-denominationalists, Roman Catholic, Presbyterian, 7th Day Adventist…you name it…may be one---united by our common faith that Jesus is Lord!!! And this unity is meant to m

John 17:20-26 “You are in the Bible” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Imagine some great figure from the past. Abraham Lincoln, perhaps. George Washington, possibly. Martin Luther King Jr., maybe. JFK or even John Wesley. Think ...read more

Scripture: John 17:20-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Covenant Characteristics Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 20, 2015

Sharing 5 characteristics of a covenant relationship (Material adapted from Gary Chapman's book, Covenant Marriage; chapter 2 Covenant Marriages, pgs. 13- 24)

HoHum: A man and woman, both 60 years old, had just spent the day celebrating 40 years of marriage. They got home and were examining their gifts when all of a sudden an angel appeared and said, “Because you two have been such a loving couple all these years, the Lord is going to give each of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

“how To Deal With What You Feel” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 30, 2014

God calls us to learn to manage our emotions rather than having them manage us.

(READ TEXT) In Paul’s day, folks thought with their hearts & felt with their gut. This is where we get terms like “gut feeling.” So when he says “their god is their stomach,” he’s says the problem is being led by their emotions. “In the end they will be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

“keeping The Peace”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Aug 20, 2012

Paul speaks about the importance of peace in our lives.

Paul’s theme in this passage is peace. In verses 2-3, his focus is on peace with others; in verses 4-7, he speaks to peace within; and in verses 8-9, he talks about peace with God. Part of the reason why Paul turns to the theme of peace has to do with two women in the church at Philippi ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:2-9

Denomination: Baptist

Happy Are The Humble Series

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness.

I. Jesus goes up to the mount and gives the greatest sermon ever preached. A. And the words He gives are counter revolutionary. B. In the Beatitudes Jesus gives the Secrets to Happiness. II. His statement ran against the current mood of the religious leaders of the day. A. To their way of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

“the Heavenly King For A Common Thief” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Jun 26, 2016

John 18 includes Jesus' interrogation by Pilate and the exchange of Barabbas for our Lord.

6 26 2016 “The Heavenly King for a Common Thief” John 18: 28-40 Today we are taken into the Courtroom of Pontius Pilate, the Roman governor of Judea and we witness Jesus’ interrogation leading to the order for Him to be crucified in John 18:28: “Then they led Jesus from ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-40

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Aug 6, 2017

There are moments in life that change us forever. Today's story looks at the second of two such moments in Jacob's life, where he wrestled with God in prayer and in pride, and was forever changed.

Genesis 32:22-31 Wrestling with God Have you ever had a pivotal moment in your life that has forever changed you? For me, one such moment was the day I joined the military. I felt like God wanted me to do something truly significant with my life, and that decision forever changed me. In the life ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31, Colossians 4:12, Proverbs 16:18, Hosea 12:4

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Focused ‘hallowed Be Your Name’ Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 13, 2014

Becoming a Person of Prayer Getting Focused ‘hallowed be your name’

Becoming a Person of Prayer Getting Focused ‘hallowed be your name’ Matthew 6:9-15; Luke 11:1-4 November 21, 2010 Communication is said to be the lifeblood of the marriage relationship. The heartbeat of our faith is relationship and communication is central to any relationship. So ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"The Lord’s Betrayal” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Apr 1, 2019

There were three sets of people present at our Lord's betrayal.

Last time, we looked at our Lord’s struggle in Gethsemane. We said it was in Gethsemane that Jesus overcame the reluctance of His flesh to submit to the trial and task of the cross. Having spent time in prayer with the Father about what He was being asked to face, Jesus was prepared. After this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:47-53

Denomination: Baptist

Re-Married Too Soon?

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 2, 2018

A study in the book of Genesis 25: 1 – 12

Genesis 25: 1 – 12 Re-married too soon? 25 Abraham again took a wife, and her name was Keturah. 2 And she bore him Zimran, Jokshan, Medan, Midian, Ishbak, and Shuah. 3 Jokshan begot Sheba and Dedan. And the sons of Dedan were Asshurim, Letushim, and Leummim. 4 And the sons of Midian were Ephah, ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel