Sermons on Mark Twain:

A Great Door Is Opened Unto Me (1 Of 2)

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 22, 2022

There is nothing in our life that affects us like the opportunities that confront us each day.

When the door of opportunity is opened for us, we have to be willing to enter. Illus: Legend has it that the Mormons always gave Mark Twain a hard time about his opposition to their teaching that a man can have many wives. He was always looking for an opportunity to set them straight. That ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:5-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Troublemakers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 19, 2003

There are some troublemakers in our own lives that hinder us in the Christian life.

THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL,- A preacher named Mitchell said that someone in his congregation pointed out several faults in him and his preaching. Instead of retaliating, or trying to defend himself, he looked at the woman and said, "If what you say is true, would you mind praying for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Troublemakers

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 9, 2001

There are troublemakers in our own lives which need to be dealt with.

THE TROUBLEMAKERS INTRO.- ILL.- An evangelist was speaking in a meeting when a heckler shouted, “Listen to him! And his father used to drive a wagon led by a donkey.” “That’s right,” said the evangelist, “and today my father and the wagon are gone. But I see we still have the donkey with ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Success Is Not What Some Folks Think It Is Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 20, 2019

Jesus "walked ahead of them" - figuratively, FAR ahead of His disciples in understanding His mission, and ours --- having been called to serve rather than be served. Got it now? Well, then, follow His example!

GOOD NEWS PRESENTED BY MARK Study of the Gospel According to Mark As you read Mark, be aware that you are reading the very first written account of the ministry of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:32-45

To Be Or Not To Be Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 14, 2014

A study of the Book of Revelation chapter 7 verses 1 through 17

Revelation 7: 1 – 17 To Be Or Not To Be 1 After these things I saw four angels standing at the four corners of the earth, holding the four winds of the earth, that the wind should not blow on the earth, on the sea, or on any tree. 2 Then I saw another angel ascending from the east, having ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-17

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

God Called Shotgun

Contributed by John Beehler on Jul 1, 2003

If you’re going through a storm in your life (and you will eventually), let God drive.

God Called Shotgun? On that day, when evening had come, he said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” Now, this statement is very important. He said, “we’re going to the other side” Think about that statement. If He says the other side, that’s where your going if He’s in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Honoring Parents Series

Contributed by James Dorman on May 3, 2017

A study of the 5th commandment to honor our parents.

AG: A corrupt businessman once told Mark Twain: "Before I die I mean to make a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. I will climb Mount Sinai and read the Ten Commandments aloud at the top." To that Mark Twain replied: "I have a better idea. You could stay in Boston and KEEP them." (Moody Bible Institute’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, Don't You Care?

Contributed by Ronald Keller on Mar 16, 2003

When the storms of life come crashing in, are we tempted to ask, "Jesus, Don’t You Care?"

"JESUS, DON’T YOU CARE?" INTRODUCTION The Sea Of Galilee, sometimes called The Lake of Gennesaret, is located in Israel. It is surrounded by hills and mountains. It is much, much smaller than Lake Erie: But like Erie it is subject to quick developing, violent storms. Several years ago our ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Nazarene

Love Is Not Rude Or Self-Seeking Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 26, 2015

Love is not rude or self-seeking - 1 Corinthians chapter 13 verse 5 - PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: Love is not rude: • Definitions of rudeness: • Rude behaviour. • Rude language. • Rude attitude. • Rude attire. • Solution to rudeness: • Matthew chapter 22 verses 37-40: • "Love your neighbour as yourself”. • Matthew ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Brethren

The Birth Of Samuel

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Sep 10, 2012

The Birth of Samuel - (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE A divided home (vs 1-8). A devout prayer (vs 9-18). A distinguished son (vs 19-28). SERMONBODY: Ill: • David Cameron's new Cabinet were all dining together in a very posh London restaurant, • The waiter asked the P.M. what he wanted to eat, • David Cameron ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Brethren

What's Wrong With The Need To Be Right?

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

Apostles, Pt. 10

WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE NEED TO BE RIGHT? (MARK 9:33-37) A “yield” traffic sign is easily spotted. It indicates that a driver of a vehicle must slow down and prepare to stop if necessary (usually while merging into traffic on another road), but he does not need to stop if there is no reason to do ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:33-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Believe In Jesus, Born Of Mary Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Sep 4, 2005

The Apostles’ Creed has been Christianity’s statement of faith for 1,600 years. What do we mean when we say that we believe in Jesus born of a virgin, and how does this impact our lives today?

Philippians 2:5-11 “I Believe in Jesus Christ, Born of the Virgin Mary” INTRODUCTION The news of Katrina and the effects of this hurricane on the Gulf Coast has grab the headlines and made the other news items appear insignificant. I did want to remind you of an announcement that I recently ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Foundation For The Future

Contributed by Keith Crouch on Oct 18, 2004

This message follows a series of messages from the book of Ephesians.

A Foundation for the Future Ephesians 6:1-4 Introduction: • Every 8 seconds of every school day a child drops out of school • Every 26 seconds a child runs away from home • Every 47 seconds a child is either abused or neglected • Every 7 minutes a child is arrested for a drug offense • Every 36 ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Exhortation of why we should not be afraid

Psalm 46:1-11 We live in a world plagued by fear -- fear of death, fear of disease, fear of financial calamity. Yet with the great fears that pervade and paralyze many, there is often an absence of the fear we must have. The Bible declares the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Never The Same (Ephesians 4:20-32)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

NEVER THE SAME (EPHESIANS 4:20-32)

NEVER THE SAME (EPHESIANS 4:20-32) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible