Sermons on Miracles Blessings:

Ain't Afraid To Fight

Contributed by Tobey Benitez on Apr 20, 2007

God is looking for warriors

AIN’T AFRAID TO FIGHT 1 SAMUEL 17: 4, 8, 11, 32, 36 4. AND A CHAMPION WENT OUT FROM THE CAMP OF THE PHILISTINES; NAMED GOLIATH, FROM GATH, WHOSE HEIGHT WAS 6 CUBITS AND A SPAN 8. THEN HE STOOD AND CRIED OUT TO THE ARMIES OF ISRAEL, AND SAID TO THEM, WHY HAVE YOU COME OUT TO LINE UP FOR BATTLE? AM ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-36

Denomination: Baptist

Easter ... Based On A True Story

Contributed by Paul Kuzma on Apr 22, 2007

Easter is based not only on a true story, but on YOUR story.

I. INTRODUCTION A. We all love a true story, don’t we? 1. It explains our fascination with reality TV shows ... we want to know what it’s really like behind the scenes of anything we think might be interesting. B. I know for me, I love a true story ... I like to read, and much prefer true ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Foursquare

He Had A Demon

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Apr 25, 2007

Blacksburg tragedy: Jesus even loves the demons. He shows this by being involved in our lives, even we won’t have him. In a fallen world, that’s what we need.

Title: He has a demon Text: Luke 8:26 - 39 SO: I want to model forgiveness by exhorting the church to pray for the victims and the shooter Outline: 1. Dealing with the Mentally ill a. Legion b. How the People responded – Isolated him c. How Jesus responded – Loved him in spite of being told to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Baptist

Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007

3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A More Excellent Way

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Apr 30, 2007

A sermon about love-God’s Way

Intro: In many work places the customer services are very poor. It is sometimes very difficult to get through to someone without having to call back once or twice. Yet most of the staffs are educated and experience-but it seems like they lack something .Many Christians /churches are like that also, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Gaining Victory Over Anger Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on May 3, 2007

God’s help for anger

Last week we began our series “Victory in Jesus,” to help us realize that through Jesus Christ we have been given victory over sin and the power of evil. Unfortunately even though we have this victory we still struggle with temptation and desires of the flesh. I firmly believe that God wants us ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1-17

Denomination: Methodist

It's A Question Of Loyalty

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on May 3, 2007

Jesus’ question to Peter, "Do you love me more than these?" could be taken in at least three ways, each posing an important challenge to look closely at our own devotion to the Savior.

Let’s start with an easy question. Have you ever been betrayed? If so, you know the pain of broken trust. Now for a more difficult question; Have you ever been the betrayer? It isn’t a difficult question because you don’t know the answer, but because the answer can be very painful. If you’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Truth, Obedience, And Other Antique Virtues

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 4, 2007

The unpopular notion of absolute truth, and how obedience leads us to truth

TRUTH, OBEDIENCE, AND OTHER ANTIQUE VIRTUES 1 John 2:3-6 March 5, 1995 INTRO: A few weeks ago, during our Friday night devotional, I asked my teens how many of them had seen "Schindler’s List", Steven Spielberg’s recent movie about the Holocaust. I asked them: was the Holocaust right or was ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Sabbath?

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 7, 2007

1. Sabbath is a principle. 2. Sabbath means losing control. 3. Sabbath means modeling the life of God.

I’m a fan of the television show "24". It has more fast-moving action packed into an hour than any show I have ever seen. The lead character, special agent Jack Bauer, is on the run practically the entire show. He has no sooner solved one crisis than another rises. The title "24" is taken from ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Abiding In The Vine Ii Series

Contributed by Stephen Fournier on May 7, 2007

Series on John 15 part 7

ABIDING IN THE VINE II Series on John 15 pt. 7 John 15:4 1/28/07 We have all heard the expression that “home is where the heart is”. In other words your true home is in the place that you love the most. The place where you desire most to be. There is certainly a lot of truth to that saying. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4

Denomination: Bible Church

A Mother Of Example- Rizpah

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on May 10, 2007

A Mother Of Example- Rizpah

II Samuel 21:1-13 A Mother Of Example A young preacher was preparing to preach his very first sermon. Knowing that it was his first sermon, he wanted it to hit a home run and wanted to have a smashing introduction to set it off. He went to an older pastor, and asked him if he had a great ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 21:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Wrath Stored Up Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 11, 2007

This sermon examines several aspects of the wrath of God.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:5: "But because of your stubbornness and your unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of God’s wrath, when his righteous judgment will be revealed." (Romans 2:5) Introduction In Romans 2:5 we come for a second time to the idea of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:5

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How "Self" Conscious Are You?

Contributed by Gary Miller on May 11, 2007

Where does your strength come from? What is it that gets you through the really tough times? This morning I will highlight the three sources of our strength.

How “Self” Conscious Are You? Well, we’re on the eve of another new year. How many of you have made New Year’s resolutions in the past? Let me see a show of hands. How many are making resolutions this year? Usually these are about losing a certain number of pounds or starting an exercise ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Brethren

"He Carried Our Sins To The Wood" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Dec 15, 2006

Sermon 9 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“For you have been called for this purpose, since Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example for you to follow in His steps, 22 WHO COMMITTED NO SIN, NOR WAS ANY DECEIT FOUND IN HIS MOUTH; 23 and while being reviled, He did not revile in return; while suffering, He uttered no threats, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:21-25

Denomination: Orthodox

Managing My Talents God's Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Dec 20, 2006

God has given us spiritual gifts, talents, and abilities to use in servicing God and others.

Last week we began a three part sermon series focused on stewardship, taking care of what God has given to us. NIV Psalm 24:1 The earth is the LORD’s, and everything in it, the world, and all who live in it; Our memory verse passage reflects that God owns everything. We have been given our time, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:10-11

Denomination: Methodist