Sermons on Mental Disturbance:

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Oct 21, 2006

Drawing on strengths and weaknesses of King Nebuchandezzar to become better Christians

Nebuchadnezzar: Mightiest King Daniel 4 The first four chapters of the book of Daniel tell the story of King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon. Nebuchadnezzar was a mighty and powerful king. In 605 B.C., Nebuchadnezzar defeated Pharaoh Necho of Egypt and brought Judah under his control. It was during ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 4:1-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Acts Chapter 4 Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of Acts Chapter 4 the fifth in a series on the book of Acts

Acts Chapter 4 Acts #05 I. The arrest of the Peter and John 4:1-4 A. The reasons for the arrest 1. They were teaching the people. NOTE: These men, Peter and John, were not rabbis nor teachers so they could not teach. 2. The taught that Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. NOTE: Of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

Compassion Series

Contributed by Douglas Vincent on Nov 22, 2005

Over at the Compassion prayer station we have three options. Does a friend need a helping hand (a meal, someone to watch their children). Does a friend need a listening ear (someone to walk them through their thoughts and pain). Does someone need a sho

Read Job 4:1-8 Shadowlands Video Clip Let us look in humility at the path of Job’s 3 friends. They travel a great distance. They sit with their friend for 7 days. They desire for him to be restored. (have any of us done this) Eliphaz is the senior member of the group and is greatly respected. ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Three Different Attitudes Of People From The Parable Of The Good Samaritan

Contributed by S. A. Devasahayam on Dec 5, 2005

This sermon looks the Good Samaritan parable in a different perspective. It describes the three different attitudes of the people who were in the parable. Some people live a life living, 1) Yours is Mine 2) Mine is Mine 3) Mine is yours.

Three different attitudes from the Parable of The Good Samaritan Introduction Not only our truthful speech, our attitude also matters for a sound Christian life. As we know, people have different attitudes. Some want to receive from others, others want to live for themselves, while some live for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:31-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Seeing The Invisible

Contributed by Troy Voyles on Apr 10, 2007

The Bible says that without faith it is impossible to please God. We need to know that even though we can’t physically see faith, we need to just believe. All things are possible to him who believes

Seeing the invisible Tonight, I want to teach on the subject of faith. I know that we have heard this faith message many times, but tonight, I don’t want you to just listen to a message, but tonight, when you leave this building, I want you to start seeing things differently. There is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:23-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Vision Thing

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 25, 2008

An ecumenical message in 2 parts for Pentecost - my last one in my last appointment.

Pentecost 2006 Ecumenical Service : The Vision thing CTW – Acts 2:1-13 PP 31 Come on & celebrate PP 35 Father God Prayers Wildfire x2 Reading - Isaiah 43:14-21 Talk 1 PP 69 Holy Spirit we welcome you Testimony – Good news slot?? The Peace Jane - Father Spirit Jesus Reading -2 Corinthians ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

Becoming Christmas Wise

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 14, 2008

With Christmas just days away, it is important to reflect on the happenings of the Christmas story.

Pastor’s Bible Class Thomas Road Baptist Church Becoming Christmas Wise Dr. Elmer Towns December 23, 2007 1. “Jesus was born in the town of Bethlehem, in Judea, during the reign of King Herod. At about that time some astrologers from eastern lands arrived in Jerusalem, asking, ‘Where is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 29, 2008

Commotion and confusion enveloped the city of Jerusalem because everyone followed Jesus and no one gave heed or concern to the Pharisees. Thus the Pharisees had envy and held a grudge against Jesus, which had been festering since long and had solidified f

Triumphal Entry [Palm Sunday] Matthew 21: 1 – 11 v 1 (a) Drew near Jerusalem 1st Salem 2nd Jerhu Salem + Jerhu = Jerusalem [City of Peace] (b) Mount of Olives Physical location of Christ’s Ascension & His 2nd Coming. © Sent 2 disciples - John 20: 21 Application: When God sends us on an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Risen Christ Is Right Behind You

Contributed by Stephen Robinson on Mar 17, 2008

In the most difficult times, the risen Jesus is there for you.

Mary is at the entrance of the tomb. She stands in the doorway between the place of the living and the dead. She has been there before – no doubt following the two men who had laid his body there on the Friday. She had come close enough this morning to know that the grave had been disturbed, the ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

A Picture Of Faith Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Aug 26, 2008

There are many definitions of fatih, but the woman of this text gives a clear demonstration of what makes great faith. We learn that faith is persistent and always relys upon God’s grace and mercy.

Matthew 15:21-28 “A Picture of Faith” INTRODUCTION What would you say if someone came up to you and asked you to define what “faith” is? Here is a short video clip of what some people said. Faith is difficult to define because it is an abstract concept. It is perhaps easier to describe faith ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 25, 2008

The Sabbath was made for man.

THE LORD’S DAY The Lord’s Day: — Text: Mark 2:27-28 Intro: Labor is God’s appointment. His wholesome and needful law. But did He mean us to bear the drudgery of ceaseless toil? How wretched, how degrading, how brutalizing! And God has not appointed it: “Six days shalt thou labour.” Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

But God

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 20, 2010

This sermon shows us the power of God through our difficult times in our lives.

“BUT GOD” Text: Psalm 46:1-11 1God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.    2Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;    3Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: *other

God's Plan Is Not For Me To Be Happy, But Holy Series

Contributed by Kerry O'neill on Mar 12, 2010

God's ultimate plan for me is to develop my character and make me holy, not to make my life easy so I am always happy.

Let's review what we have already discovered... A Myth – is a commonly held belief that is not true. Jesus Himself had to debunk spiritual myths as he challenged commonly held beliefs. Look at his repetition in the Sermon on the Mount: “You have heard that it was said…but I tell ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Great Hope In Jesus Series

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Oct 1, 2010

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely enduring life’s struggles – just surviving. This type of..

“I feel so much better since I gave up hope!” The bumper-sticker shocked me. It disturbed me so deeply, I followed the truck and asked the man, “How do you live without hope?” I couldn’t believe his cynicism – the blatant hopelessness now on display with every word and gesture. He was barely ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

The New Life In Christ (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Nov 22, 2010

If we are trying to live our lives under our own steam then we are under legalism. Jesus has set us free from rules and regulations in how we live our life – so we can freely worship Jesus and experience freedom living for him.

Romans “The New Life in Christ” Romans 5:1-8:39 Intro: Paul’s letter to the Church in Rome addresses: 1. Who needs to be a Christian? 2. Why I need to be Christian? 3. How Can I become a Christian? 4. How does a Christian live his/her life? We have already looked to the first ...read more

Denomination: Baptist