Sermons on Mixed Responses:

"Why Is There Evil In The World? Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 30, 2003

Eight in the series on answering objections to the faith.

Answering Our Culture #8 ¡V ¡§If God is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?¡¨ Various Scriptures September 22, 2002 NOTE: I am greatly indebted to the books, "The Case for Faith," by Lee Strobel, and "True for You, But Not for Me," by Paul Copan. Introduction There is no question that evil ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

El Roi - God Who Sees Me Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 2, 2003

5th message in series. This was preached by associate minister Steve Higgs. Many times we say, “God is watching you.” We often think of him as a proverbial Santa, “he know’s when you are sleeping, he knows when you’re awake, he knows if you’ve been bad

The God Who Sees Me by Steve Higgs Genesis 16 As many of you may know, my mother passed away when I was a senior in high school. It was the result of a brain aneurysm and happened very quickly, and was very tragic. Over the course of the grieving process a lot of people said a lot of helpful and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:7-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Give Me Oil PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 17, 2025

True readiness for Christ means keeping our spiritual lamps burning with the oil of God’s presence, desiring Him above all, and faithfully waiting for His return.

If you listen closely tonight, you can almost hear the soft shuffle of sandals and the whisper of wicks. Lamps are being lit. Hearts are being lifted. Hope is being rekindled. The Lord paints for us a picture that smells like olive oil and sounds like midnight—the kind of hour when the air is ...read more

Topics: Oil, Preparation

God Means What He Says

Contributed by Greg Tabor on Mar 7, 2005

This sermon is a reminder that God means what He says.

God Means What He Says 3/6/05 a.m. Ridgeway Assembly of God Church Pastor Greg Tabor Introduction Read 1 Kings 13 To understand the setting for this morning’s message we need first of all to have a little background information. The story involves Israel’s 1st king after it seceded, King ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 13:1-34

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Answering Our Culture #8: "If God Is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?" Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2002

Eight in the series on answering objections to the faith.

Answering Our Culture #8 – “If God is So Good, Why Is There So Much Evil?” Various Scriptures September 22, 2002 NOTE: I am greatly indebted to the books, "The Case for Faith," by Lee Strobel, and "True for You, But Not for Me," by Paul Copan. Introduction There is no question that evil exists ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Flood Assurance (Revised)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Dec 7, 2005

The question is not, "Why do bad things happen." The better question is, "Why were we spared." And the answer? Because we have a God who loves us!

Title: Flood Assurance Text: Luke 13:1-5, but it only makes sense in the context of Luke 12:54-57,1-9. FCF: We are all judged and worthy of death, but God be praised we have an advocate who pleads to give us more time. SO: I want my congregation to feel sympathy for the people of New Orleans, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Generous Grace Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Feb 14, 2005

God gives his gifts, not based on our merit, ability of achievement, but based on his generous grace.

It’s hard to miss the hype of a TV show like American Idol. I haven’t really paid much attention to it in the past three seasons, but it caught my eye a couple of weeks ago. It has a lot of interesting elements: the fairy tale ‘rags to riches’ angle; the off-beat personalities; the actual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is The Bible Reliable Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

The third of five messages on the reliability of Christianity.

A Ready Defense March 20, 2005 Is the Bible Reliable? Review: This AM we’re going to finish our series entitled A Ready Defense. 1 Pt. 3:15 says, “But set part Christ as Lord of your life, and if you are asked about your Christian hope, always being ready to explain it.” This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Increase Our Faith

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 24, 2008

This was story for our associate’s pastor 4th anniversary service comparing her faith to the faith of Mary.

Increase Our Faith 12-16-07 Judges 7:1-8 Luke 1:26-45 When I asked Pastor Kellie if she would like to preach on her anniversary she quickly replied, “no and you can preach on “Increasing our faith.” So that is why I am up here instead of her on her fourth anniversary. How many of you have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-45

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith Sharing In A Post Modern Culture Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Jan 5, 2009

The similarity of Athens to post-modernism and how Paul helps us in sharing our faith.

Living in Modern Day Athens Paul, on his second missionary trip, entered the beautiful cosmopolitan city of Athens for the first time. Paul would have no doubt been astounded by the beautiful architecture. On a high hill overlooking Athens was the acropolis, the government building, and next to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Denomination: Methodist

The Continuing Celebration Of Support Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 16, 2009

After the remnant completed the impossible task of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem, they did what most of us do when we complete a great accomplishment—they celebrated. But their celebration didn’t just end when the party was over. Today we’ll see a very

Today is October 11th. Do you know what that means? It means that there are only 74 shopping days till Christmas. Now, for me, that’s not really that big of a deal because I have been known to do my Christmas shopping on Christmas Eve. But for many of you, that’s a big deal. The question is, ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 12:44-47

Denomination: Baptist

Arms Wide Open Series

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Nov 3, 2008

Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arms length.

Life Wide Open…Arms Our desire to be like Christ will be measured in an arm length. Sunday Morning Sermon 11.02.08 I used three texts to look at the life of Christ -- If you would like the power point email me the title in the subject line and I will send it to you via email for free -- good luck ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Freedom: Devotion Or Devouring?

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 11, 2007

Black History Month and Amazing Grace Sunday: there is much to celebrate about freedom, when we review history. But we either devote ourselves to freedom (political, social, spiritual) or we devour ourselves. Newton’s story illustrates. Montgomery Hill

It’s a glorious thing to discover that you are free. Freedom tastes good, smells good, feels good. But after you find out you are free, then what? What do you do with your freedom? There are only two answers to that question: freedom either leads you to devotion; or it drives you to devour. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

What Was She Thinking?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jan 29, 2009

Mary has a specian and yer probably stressful day when that Angel gove her God’s message.

In the past I used to go and pick up the kids from school. I would usually say, “so how was your day?” Normally I would get grunts and groans. Sometimes I would receive a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational