Sermons on Moderation:

What God Wants On Sunday Morning

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jun 16, 2010

We are incurably religious, thinking that if we use the right formulas, we will be acceptable to God. But God wants our personal involvement and our investment in understanding Him.

Our most persistent sin is that we are religious. Of all the sins that men and women commit, of all the wrongheaded directions we take, of all the wayward wanderings on which we go, none is more persistent than this: that we are religious. As someone has put it, we are incurably religious. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things God Hates (Part One) Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 10, 2008

Looking at the character of man that is not pleasing to God. It is in our best interest to allow the Lord to take these things out of our lives.

7 Things that God Hates(Part one) Proverbs 6:16-19 Introduction- This morning I want to talk to a moment about what proverbs 6 calls the seven things that God hates or the 7 abominations of God. 1.Pride 2. Lying 3. Shedding of innocent blood 4. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Nazarene

Chaos And Control - Positive Perspective Or Faith Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jul 29, 2008

Where does a positive perspective end and faith begin? Faith is not simply hoping that things will work out someday. If a positive perspective is what brings me success, then why do I need God?

A rabbi was at odds with his congregation. The president of the synagogue said, ”Rabbi, we must have a conference to settle this dispute once and for all.” So the rabbi, the president an the ten elders met together to discuss the issue – but the rabbi soon discovered that he was the sole dissenting ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gentle Helper

Contributed by Brien Sims on Aug 4, 2008

Walking with Christ’s help (rest) – He’ll carry the burden!

Monkey on My Back Scene: Person walking around with monkey hanging on their back. Character: Person holding monkey Props: Monkeys that can hang (labels such as finances, marriage, etc.) Character: “What am I going to do? I am so tired. I didn’t get any sleep last night. I still have a job to do ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Job Is Restored - Job Chapter Fourty Two Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 3, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter fourty two.

Job 42 could be outlined: Job Humbly Submits To God (Job 42:1-6) The Lord Speaks To Job’s Friends (Job 42:7-9) Job Is Restored (Job 42:10-17) We have reached the final chapter of Job. In chapter one Job is put to the test. Satan has asked God to test Job. The testing becomes more ...read more

Scripture: Job 42:1-17, Job 42:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not Bound By The O.t. Law

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 27, 2008

SOME PEOPLE ARE STILL CONFUSED WHEN IT COMES TO THE O.T. LAW, THIER STILL TRYING TO HOLD ON AND HOLE OUT.

KEEPING PEOPLE BOUND BY THE OLD TESTEMENT LAW Acts 15:1-5 1And certain men which came down from Judaea taught the brethren, and said, “ Except ye be circumcised after the manner of Moses, ye cannot be saved.” 2When therefore Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and disputation with them, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Salt Baths

Contributed by Andy Beech on Mar 29, 2008

This sermon portrays the value of salt in our spiritual and physical lives.

Salt Baths Text: Matthew 5:13-16 There is a saying that is often told that: ‘You are what you eat.’ If that is the case then I reckon I’m going to turn into a Chicken!! As a result of ill health, my diet has been drastically reduced of late. I can’t eat fatty foods, dairy products, fibre, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

Life In The Blender Series

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jul 16, 2008

Much of family life is spent in the blender. How do we keep our familes intact during the chop and mix cycles.

Much of life is lived out in the Blender. We find ourselves whirling through the days at differing speeds depending upon what it will take to conform us into the likeness of Christ. As the old saying goes, the apple does not fall far from the tree, God has entrusted us as parents to assure that ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Mary's Song Series

Contributed by William Huegel on Dec 30, 2005

Mary was a nobody. She knew she was unworthy of such a blessing. And she was right. It’s a problem to elevate her too highly. The point of the Gospel is that God only uses people who understand that they are not worthy and without God they are nothing

Mary’s Song Luke 1:46ff Rev. Wm. A. Huegel Wallingford FBC November 27, 2005 - 1st Sunday of Advent “He has scattered the proud …but has lifted up the humble”. The Song of Mary 46 And Mary said: “ My soul magnifies the Lord, 47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior. 48 For He has ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-56

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Discipline Of Silence Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 4, 2006

Silence can help us train our tongue

Tilling the Soil of the Soul April 2, 2006 The Spiritual Discipline of Silence James 3:2-12 Have you ever said something that has gotten you in real trouble? In between University and Seminary, I worked at a steel mill in Burlington. My boss was the meanest guy in the plant. His name was ...read more

Scripture: James 3:2-12

Denomination: *other

Fan The Flame Series

Contributed by Chris Santasiere on Dec 5, 2002

This is the beginning of a message series out of II Timothy in which Paul encourages Timothy to fan into flame his gift of ministry.

How To Become An Effective Christian “Fan The Flame!” II Timothy 1:1-7 Introduction He was a man who was letting go of his life. He sat in a jail cell, resembling more of a dungeon than a cell. It was poorly lit. It was cold and damp. He was chained to the wall and waiting…waiting to die. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-7, Psalm 104:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Price Of Pentecost, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jun 6, 2004

Acts Series: 5th sermon--PAYING THE PRICE OF UNITY.

The Price of Pentecost, pt. 2 Acts 1:12-14 Then, to sum of vv. 15-26, it tells how they chose Matthias to replace the fallen disciple, Judas Iscariot. The early church had none of the things we seem to think are so essential for success ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Signing Us

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jan 9, 2001

A sermon for the second Sunday after the Epiphany

2nd Sunday after the Epiphany John 2:1-11 "Signing Us!!"   "A young couple, who were new Christians, suffered a terrible financial setback due to a disabling illness of the husband. The wife found work, but her income barely made a dent in the mountain of bills. They lived in constant prayer, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Two Kinds Of Memorial Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jan 18, 2011

Our history matters - that’s why God establishes memorials - so we’ll remember what he’s done for us.

By Rev Heather Cetrangolo Lately, when I look in the mirror, there are a few things that bother me. I notice that my top lip has a particular dip in it that is exactly like my mother’s. I also have a slight overlap in my front-two teeth just like she does. I’ve noticed that I have the exact same ...read more

Denomination: Anglican