Sermons on Marital Discord:

Not Perfect, Just Forgiven

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 30, 2009

Jesus’ call for us to be perfect is complemented by the Lord’s Prayer’s petition for forgiveness. "Trespasses" and "debts" are different nuances, and both need to be forgiven.

He marched up to me, stopped me in my tracks, fixed my eyes with his eagle look. And then slowly he raised both arms and clapped both hands on my shoulders, cleared his throat slightly, and intoned, "I forgive you.” And then, as quickly as he had encountered me, he walked away. Just dropped his ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Iworship Part 2: Who Iworship Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 14, 2009

True worship always transcends personal preferences to focus on Jesus.

iWorship Part 2: Who iWorship Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that confess his name.” -Hebrews 13:15 Icebreaker: Did you that our view of God determine our approach to Him? I’ve got some copies of some kids’ letters to God here ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5

Denomination: Church Of God

Envy Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on Apr 16, 2009

One of the keys to a Godly life is understanding the nature of sin and the danger it poses in our Spiritual lives.

7 Deadly Sins Series June 29, 2008 Envy Have you ever wanted something that was not yours? I dont mean just wanted it though. I mean like you really really really wanted it. But more than that. I mean like you wanted what someone else had so much that you actually wished that they didnt ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: *other

What Difference Can We Make In This Big World? Series

Contributed by John Baker on May 7, 2008

With so many people who don’t know Jesus in the world, what difference can my help make in such a big, big world?

Sermon: What Difference Can We make in this big world? Place: Oakdale Wesleyan Church Date: April 6, 2008 Subject: Missions Introduction There was a man who everyday would get up early in the morning and take a morning walk along the seashore. As he walked every time he passed a star fish that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:52-53

Denomination: Holiness

Pride

Contributed by Koushik Biswas on Dec 14, 2005

The Subtle Deceiver

Pride We all have at various times have been dominated by pride. No matter how much we try we get into that someway. What is pride? The Webster English Dictionary defines “pride” as: Inordinate self-esteem; an unreasonable conceit of one’s own superiority in talents, beauty, wealth, ...read more

Scripture: James 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Choose You This Day

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 28, 2007

Whom do you choose to serve?

Choose You This Day! Introduction One of the things that we love about America is our ability to make choices – freely. If we disagree with something, we have a choice not to support it. Our Constitution says that we are all equal and have the right to pursue our happiness. Choices. If you wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:31-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Martin Luther King - January 2005 Speech

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jan 14, 2005

... what are YOU going to do to address the challenges we still experience as it relates civil/human rights?

MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY BREAKFAST WATERVILLE ROTARY CLUB, WATERVILLE, MAINE 17 JANUARY 2005 Mayor LePage, Muriel Scott, Deborah Silva, Debbie Halm, Rabbi Krinsky, Pastor Anderman, Wayne Theriault, Waterville Rotary Club, Ethnic Vocal Ensemble, Jody Rich, Distinguished guest, family and ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12-13

Denomination: Baptist

The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 7

THE SCHOOL OF HARD KNOCKS (1 SAMUEL 30) When my wife and I sold our old house, like most homebuyers, we had to sell our old house before we could afford a new one. At that time, interest rates were down and house prices were rising, so the time was right to buy and sell. Selling our old house was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Time Of The Great Giving

Contributed by Kenneth Gerada on Oct 22, 2012

Message for CAMACOP Church Planting Sunday on December 9, 2012.

The Time of the Great Giving Church Planting Sunday December 9, 2012 Introduction It is December 9 today and Christmas is just around the corner. We may have heard this familiar chorus by Maranatha telling us what Christmas is all about. The lyric of the song says: (Note: singing this song ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of The Faithful Church

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Jul 16, 2013

With what God has entrusted to us, are we faithful not only as individuals but as a church toward God. Are we willing to faithfully pursue Him and walk with Him no matter what! God put the church in the world; Satan tries to put the world in the church. Be faithful!

Opening illustration: I wonder what Christ or even the apostle Paul would say if they were to visit our churches today. What a beehive of activity! Committees, programs, entertainment without end. But worship is often downplayed, services are cut back, prayer meetings are eliminated. Some call ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love One Another

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on May 4, 2013

1 Peter 3:8-9 gives us a descriptive picture of how we should treat each other. It offers a positive look at how we should act, a negative look at how we shouldn't act, and, a look at how our love for one another will bring a blessing.

Today, let's take a look at some instruction from the Holy Scriptures on differing attitudes. Attitudes what a difference they make in every part of our lives! Different attitudes of cashiers under certain circumstances. Good cashiers: Friendly, pleasant, courteous, smiling If situation ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12

Denomination: Nazarene

To Whom Shall We Go Series

Contributed by Dewayne Bolton on Jun 25, 2012

In the midst of the journey of life there comes times we are distressed and don't know how to handle the difficult situations of life. But thanks be to God there is one we can go too and know He knows the way through life's difficult times.

John 6:66-71 TO WHOM SHALL WE GO Jesus began his ministry in Judea. His success there seemed to be all that could be desired. However it soon became apparent that the crowds that followed Him misunderstood or willfully ignored His purpose. It seemed they followed Him chiefly for material things. ...read more

Scripture: John 6:66-71

Denomination: Holiness

"What Happened At Pentecost" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Feb 23, 2011

The disciples clung to each other because there were no others who they could turn to for support and understanding.

Pastor Allan H. Kircher Shell Point Baptist Church 27 February 2011 Powerpoints available for each sermon, email at shellpntbapt@embarqmail.com. they are mostly visual and apply great support to touch the visual learner. Acts 2:12 “Amazed and perplexed, they asked one another, “What ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-47

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by David Mcnally on Feb 27, 2011

Every Christian possesses the fruit of the Holy Spirit; we have to nourish them so they grow. The fruit are positive characteristics; gifts; we cannot manufacture them, and certainly cannot witness without displaying them.

Galatians 5: 22-23 The Fruit of the Spirit The contrast is stark the sinful nature results in: sexual immorality, impurity, debauchery, idolatry, witchcraft, hatred, discord, jealousy, fits of rage, selfish ambition, dissentions, factions, envy, drunkenness, orgies, and the like, in other words, ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Masqueraders Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on May 4, 2015

The devil and his workers will not appear as satan & deceivers. They will appear to be on your side & on God’s side. But they will take your attention off God, off Jesus Christ, off sharing His Gospel & place attention on man & his frailties.

2 CORINTHIANS 11: 11-15 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE MASQUERADERS [Matthew 24: 1-5 / 1 John 4:1-3] A attack on the purity of Paul's motives was a disguise for the false preachers actions. They acted like they were concerned for what was right so that they could divide the unity of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:10-15

Denomination: Baptist