Sermons on Manipulator:

How Can We Heal A Dysfunctional Church?

Contributed by Carolyn Malaika Foster-Brooks on May 20, 2003

This sermon addresses the body of christ in a thought provoking way! It ministers to our "hurting" congregations and let people know that we MUST reach out to our brethern and put away our masks of deception called "holier than thou"!

EVANGELIST CAROLYN MALAIKA FOSTER-BROOKS THE MINISTRY OF S.A.R.A.H. (serenity*atonement*restoration & healing) Lyons, GA. May 18, 2003 *sermon delivered at White Chapel MB Church Lyons, Georgia PRAYER: Heavenly Father, Thank You for Your Divine message that was revealed to ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Fix Your Fears (Part 2) Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on May 29, 2003

Lesson 12 in a series on the Sermon on the Mount. It is the second sermon on Jesus’s words about worry. I preached part 1 and 2 as Sunday AM & PM combo.

Fix your Fears (part 2) Matthew 6:25-34 Intro. Near the end of his life, Mark Twain said, “I am an old man and have known a great many troubles, but most of them never happened.” We spent our time this morning looking at this passage from the Sermon on the Mount and we focused almost ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sin = Suffering No!!!

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Mar 13, 2001

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Lent Lectionary Series C

Third Sunday in Lent Luke 13:1-9 Sin=Suffering, No !!   The hardest question a pastor might face is:" Why did God let this happen". "This" may be the death of a loved one, child, spouse, or friend. " This" maybe the lingering agony of a cancer patient, the total destruction of all property by a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The A-B-C Steps To Get Your Prayers Answered By God

Contributed by David Gualin on Apr 4, 2001

Presents an easy to remember Biblical guidelines in praying through the exegesis of the Parable of the Persistent Widow in Luke 18:1-8

THE A-B-C STEPS TO GET YOUR PRAYERS ANSWERED BY GOD What are the top three things you have been asking God to do for you? Think about that for a moment. What are the contents of your prayers? What are the things you wish God would just answer as soon as possible? Ponder for a minute. Ask ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Two Halves Don't Make One Whole!

Contributed by Edwin Amundson on Jul 30, 2002

This sermon teaches the believer about obedience to God through the example of Abraham

?TWO HALVES DON?T MAKE ONE WHOLE? GENESIS 11:31- 12:5 JOKE--- One of the regular ladies of the church ?Eunice? was cooking a pot of her famous beans for the church potluck. As she was just getting them on the stove her Grandson, ?Little George?, came running through the house, BB gun in one hand, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs

Contributed by Larry Elder on Jul 12, 2003

Some spiritual breakthroughs only come through prayer and fasting.

Fasting For Spiritual Breakthroughs Mark 9:17-29 1/5/03 am Then one of the crowd answered and said, "Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And wherever he seizes him, he throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to your disciples, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-6, Mark 9:17-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Let The Attitude Of Gratitude Elevate Your Altitude

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Feb 14, 2006

The attitude of gratitude is a conscious choice the Believer makes to the greatest event our world has known - the death and resurrection of Christ. That attitude enables us to live as overcomers irrespective of our circumstances.

LET THE ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE ELEVATE YOUR ALTITUDE Philippians 4:4-13 1. The cartoon by Mike Baldwin on the cover of your bulletin this morning (cartoon shows a long line of people at the "Complaints" window and none at the "Gratitude" window)is an apt description of and sad commentary on the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus - The Ultimate Hero Series

Contributed by Mark Green on Aug 3, 2004

The unique character of Christ and His unmatched work qualify Him as the ultimate hero.

Good morning. Today we are continuing our series looking at different heroes. When you first heard the term “hero” what came to your mind? Perhaps you thought of a sports hero like Lance Armstrong or Tiger Woods. Or maybe an action hero like Mel Gibson. Some of us possibly thought of a military ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jeopardy Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Apr 20, 2008

As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal "Jeopardy".

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: JEOPARDY Mark 12:1-12 Sermon Objective: As the last week of Christ’s life gains momentum he reminds us that His impending death will conquer the enemy and rescued us from eternal Jeopardy. Special Note: For this sermon I used a singer who played/sang “I will Sing the Wondrous ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

The Battle For Souls Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 28, 2008

Exposition of Acts 13:4-12 about the spiritual warfare that surrounds believers and unbelievers in the battle for the soul of Sergius Paulus

Text: Acts 13:4-12, Title: The Battle for Souls, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/27/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Talk about Satanic Saturday Nights B. Background to passage: the church at Antioch has just released Paul and Barnabas at the direction of the Holy Spirit after a powerful worship service in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

His Own Special People Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Apr 10, 2008

Peter’s teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care.

1. As we look back together at CH 1, Peter’s been teaching us about the truths of God’s redemption, His never-ending love for us, His faithfulness and care… 2. He’s also included a few things about our conduct & behavior when times get tough. • Get your mind ready for battle… 1:13 • Obey God not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Psalm 91, The 911 Of The Bible

Contributed by William Akehurst on May 12, 2008

Excellent Psalm for Bible Study. Psalm 91.1 He that dwells in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty. The Best Place to be in a 911 situation

PSALM 91 Psalm 91:1 The 911 of the Bible in Psalms… Portions of this Outline and Excerpts expounded upon from the Bible, and the Book “Psalm 91 God’s Umbrella of Protection” by Peggy Joyce Ruth, Aug 2004 This is a great Psalm concerning who we are to go to in an emergency. Using the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's In A Name (Pp) Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 19, 2007

There is more to taking the Lord’s name in vain that cursing

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • What’s in a name? How many of you when you were kids were told about how important it was for you not to tarnish the family name by doing something really stupid? • A Chinese friend of ours who we met in Macomb told us that in China when young people would get out of line ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Sly Bastard (A Sermon On Luke 16:1-9)

Contributed by David Smith on Oct 24, 2007

If you want to know how to handle money, take your lead from this sleaze-bag criminal accountant in Luke 16, for he was smart enough to know the most valuable thing that you.

One of the lads at Fight Club on Tuesday night approached me with a question: "You know that parable Jesus tells about the merchant who found the pearl of great price?”, he asked. “Yeah”, I said. “Well, I want to know who is the merchant in the story supposed to be?” This is not the standard sort ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:1-9

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Winning The Battle Within

Contributed by Ronald Camiling on Nov 20, 2006

How can i win my battla within?

As Compiled by Ptr Ronald Camiling Church of God Lesson on Human Behavior partly based INTRODUCTION: “Why is it that I can’t control myself? I know what‘s right and wrong but I just don’t seem to be able to do what’s right? It wasn’t the first time I had heard those statement in fact it is a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Pentecostal