Sermons on Micro Printing:

"Disappointed With God"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 15, 2002

Dealing with despair...moving from fear to faith

"Disappointed With God" Rev Dr Robert G Leroe We see quite a contrast between chapters 18 & 19! Elijah moves from exhilaration and intense excitement to dejection, discouragement and depression after his miraculous contest against the prophets of Baal. From his mountain top experience he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Congregational

Reading The Bible Can Change Your Life

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on Oct 9, 2002

A goose named Petunia teaches us this fact through her story.

Bibliography: One Tin Solder from Billy Jack; Petunia Listen children, to a story, that was written long ago. About a kingdom, on a mountain, and the valley folk below. On the mountain, was a treasure, burried deep beneath a stone and the valley people swore they’d have it for their very own. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

The Light

Contributed by Robert Rose on Oct 13, 2002

The Light came into the world and can not be extinguished

{John 1:5} The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness has not understood it. (NIV) And the light shines though the darkness, and the darkness can never extinguish it.(NLT) Have you ever been in a room that had no windows, and when you shut off the lights it was so dark you could feel it? ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

In Spite Of Terrible Endings

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Oct 13, 2002

In outlining the future God is lovingly conveying to Daniel (and us) the sense that he is in control so that even though there are rocky times ahead, we can have tangible and real hope.

- - - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted, all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation. An outline from the Message Guide printed in the bulletin is included at the end of the textual portion of this sermon. - - - - - - - - - - I need to tell you up front thatthat I am NOT ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:21-27

Denomination: *other

Not Just Any Angel! Series

Contributed by Stephen Boardman on Oct 16, 2002

Tenth (and final) sermon in summer series based on the 10th chapters from the books of the New Testament.

INTRO. We come to the conclusion of our summer series: Perfect 10’s. We’ve looked at all of the 10th chapters in the New Testament, except one. Here we are in Revelation 10. And if had been paying closer attention, I might have chosen a different series and avoided this chapter ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11, Psalm 29:3-10

Denomination: Holiness

No Compromise On Holiness Series

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 16, 2004

An introduction to the book of Daniel and a look at the first chapter where we learn that we are not to compromise our personal holiness.

Introduction Well it had to come sooner or later. I’ve tried to avoid it as long as possible. But I seem to be left with no choice, today I have to face it. Yes it’s time to look at the Bible story that’s all about eating your vegetables, or is it? I guess those of you that know my life style ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Holiness

How Crucified Are You ?

Contributed by Mike Turner on Apr 1, 2004

Paul wrote..."I am crucified with Christ....." How crucified are you ?

How Crucified Are You ? Galatians 2:20 Over the last five weeks on Sun. morning we have been looking at the crucifixion. Hopefully, we have a clear understanding of what the crucifixion of Christ means, and what it was like. Yet, tonight do we have a understanding of what it means to be "crucified ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Heals The Lame Man At Bethesada Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 20, 2004

Eighth in a series on the Miracles of Jesus.

Miracle # 8 “Jesus Heals the Lame Man At Bethesada” John 5:1-18 It must be pointed out that all of the healing miracles of Jesus do not fit into a neat pattern. In the last miracle we examined (Luke 5:18-26), the friends of an invalid broke ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18, John 5:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Hands Of The Living God

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 20, 2010

When we are unwilling to finish our spiritual growth, we are inviting judgment. We need to seek the counsel of others and remember and learn from our victories. The same hands that hold us in judgment are nail-scarred for mercy.

Takoma Park Baptist Church, Washington, DC March 9, 1985 My house, I’m afraid, is a museum of unfinished masterpieces. Unfinished masterpieces. In every room of the house, in every nook and cranny you will find unfinished masterpieces. Now that is not to say that I have found the last ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks!

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Nov 28, 2010

In all things, whether good or bad, we are to be thankful for what God has given us OR what God can make of our bad situation.

Scripture Reading: Psalm 107 Basic Sermon Outline: --- "Give Thanks!" Introduction I. Good Times -----A. Times of Blessing -----B. Times of the Miraculous -----C. Times of Realization of God’s Character II. Bad Times -----A. Times of Discipline -----B. Times of Trial -----C. Times of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Eating The Elephant Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 19, 2001

Cooperation in ministry is vital. Here are the marks of a cooperating church

July 22, 2001 Doing the work of ministry is like eating an elephant¡Kyou take one bite at a time! The reason is obvious¡Kthe hide of an elephant, is thick, tough, and the elephant doesn¡¦t let go of it without a fuss! In the same way, ministry can be an uphill struggle: „Ñ People get saved one ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: United Methodist

The Presence Of Joy Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 19, 2005

The shepherds story gives us the good news of the presence of joy.

The Presence of Joy Linus Most people in America are familiar with this passage, even if they rarely crack open a Bible. These verses from Luke have even entered the popular culture, through Linus’ famous speech in the Charlie Brown Christmas video. Every December since 1965, (That’s 40 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Bag Of Rice

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Feb 22, 2005

We keep putting off until "later" embracing the marks of discipleship -- prayer, Bible study, tithing...

(The pastor takes a bag of rice, and carefully counts out aloud ten measures of the rice placing each measure into a pot. Then taking back a single measure from the pot of rice, places that single measure on the Lord’s Table. The pot stays on the pulpit as the pastor reads the New Testament ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rules Are Made To Be Broken 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.

RULES ARE MADE TO BE BROKEN Mark 2:18 – 3:6 Sermon #4 of “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” This is the fourth sermon in our sermon series, “Ten Cultural Myths that Drive America” from the first six chapters of Mark. Last week we looked at “Shop ‘Til You Drop” from Mark 2:13-17. We discovered ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Understanding The Creator From Creation

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Sep 27, 2006

The tells us that we can understand the creator from creation.

Understanding the Creator From Creation Last week I began to just marvel at the complexity of creation. And then in my devotions I read this particular passage (Psalms 19:1-6). Biblical writers tell us we can infer something of the greatness of the creator in the wonders of the creation. I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan