Sermons on Moral Logs:

A Love Affair Between Christ And His Church (Part 1) Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 27, 2002

Paul describes the great mystery of Christ’s passionate love for the church through the relationship of the husband and wife. What does it look like for the Church to have a passionate relationship with Jesus? It begins with SUBMISSION.

A Nashville newspaper carried a tongue-in-cheek story about a Mrs. Lila Craig who hadn’t missed attending church in 1,040 Sundays (20 years). The editor commented, “It makes one wonder, what’s the matter with Mrs. Craig? Doesn’t it ever rain or snow in her town on Sunday? Doesn’t she ever have ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-32

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Wearing Out The Judge" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

Variety in how we pray can help us to be consistent and persistent

“Wearing Out The Judge” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts When the subject of prayer comes up, it raises some questions. First of all, since God already knows our needs, why even pray? Obviously God doesn’t need a briefing—He doesn’t need to be informed ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Pleas, Please & Salvation By Grace Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Oct 13, 2004

When God has you down you tend to look up, and if God has you down, there is a way out--his way. Faith and not pleas is the key.

PLEASE, PLEAS & SALVATION BY GRACE: Undeserved delivery Jonah 2, Psalm 100, Hosea 2:19-20 This morning… let your mind go back to about the time of Christ in Jerusalem. You are going into the temple to celebrate Yom Kippur—the Great Day of Atonement. This is the day that your sins will be covered ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Mystery Of Contentment In Life Series

Contributed by Chadrick Forrester on Mar 4, 2007

This sermon explores the research of Solomon on the secret to contentment in life.

Intro: Why is there so few people in the world who are content with life?... so few people who are satisfied with their life. Philippians 4:11-12 Paul wrote that he had learned the secret to contentment. Typical logical deduction would assume that the more a man has, the more content he would ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Restoring Your Cutting Edge Series

Contributed by Steve Lotze on Mar 27, 2007

Final Message in the Drifting Series. God’s called us to be on the cutting edge – piercing darkness with light! Dressed in spiritual armor we are wielding the weapons of our warfare with skill and precision. Performing at this level can take its toll b

Restoring Your Cutting Edge August 14, 2005 2Kings 6:1-7 Summarize series: Drifting - A Candid Look at Spiritual Entropy We must pay more careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. Heb 2:1 1. We live in a world that resists the Christian life in its very ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thoughts To Live By

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 8, 2007

This sermon examines some of the characteristics and basics of Christian living.

Introduction: Early in the season football teams sometimes gets so caught up in the preseason hype and trying to learn the offence and defense that they forget the basics of blocking and tackling. Unfortunately when that happens they usually end up losing a game or two, which for teams like ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34, Matthew 22:34-40

Denomination: Baptist

Evidence Of Things Not Seen

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 17, 2006

Throughout his trials, Job called on his foundation of faith to cling to the evidence of God’s love even when it was not seen.

Evidence of Things Not Seen Job 23:1-9, 16-17 October 15, 2006 Right after we were married, we bought our first couch. A really cheap couch. Had a wooden frame, cloth straps instead of springs, and cushions that never stayed in one place for very long. After I had been out of seminary for ...read more

Scripture: Job 23:1-9

Denomination: Methodist

Indicators Of True Faith Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jun 14, 2007

Exposition of Gal 5:22-25 second in a two part series comparing the lives of believers and unbelievers

Text: Galatians 5:22-25 Title: Indicators of Genuine Faith, Date/Place: NRBC, 6/24/07, PM A. Opening illustration: "The Spirit produces one fruit, not nine fruits. The fruit, however, has nine facets or qualities. If a believer is walking in the Spirit, he will possess all nine of these qualities. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Flames That Threaten America

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jun 29, 2006

This sermon considers some of the conditions that are threatening America’s future.

How many of you have ever been near a fire that was raging uncontrollably? This is a scary sight. I can recall at least two such occasions in my life. One occurred when I was a boy. A fire burned about 20 acres of pasture land on our family farm. We had to fight that fire. It was a scary scene. The ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:18-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lost In Adultery Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jul 12, 2006

Second in the Losr sermon series: Lost in Adultery

I mentioned last week that we were going to look at different characters from the TV show “Lost.” Tonight, I want to focus on the character named Claire. She is pregnant when the story begins. The first several episodes show that she got pregnant by her boyfriend and her boyfriend leaves her. ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Worship: Foundation For Life Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Aug 14, 2006

Worship should be a priority in our lives as we respond to God’s provisions.

Worship: foundation for life Ezra 3 As most of you know, when Sue and I go on vacation, we give serious thought to where we will worship on Sunday morning. If at all possible, we try to attend two worship services. We did that last month in Colorado and the two services could not have ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 3:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

Stoke The Fire

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Sep 9, 2006

This is a time to seek to know God in your life and at work in your world. It is a time to have your passion for God awakened. If you have been there and want to keep that fire burning, you must stoke that fire of God’s presence through Bible study, Fello

Many of you know the experience of stoking a fire. Stoke: to poke, stir up, and feed (www.dictionary.reference.com) E.g. I remember my youthful years when cutting logs with dad for a new house. When the morning cut was over and we sat for lunch around our open fire it would become embers in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Salvation Army

A Good Father With Many Good Sons Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Dec 12, 2006

A good son will want to meet with his daddy – be near him, spend time with him – for instruction, impartation, counselling, prayer, etc. The prodigal (Luke 15:11-32) left home too soon from under the guidance, training & instruction of his daddy.

A GOOD FATHER WITH MANY GOOD SONS 2 Kings 6:1-7 (by Herman Abrahams) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: hermanabrahams@yahoo.com Note to the reader: If you have been blessed with this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:1-7

Denomination: Charismatic

Stopped From Enjoying The Full Blessings Of God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 29, 2009

Actions that will stop us from enjoying the full blessing of God include unbridled tongues, unrepentant hearts, unbelieving eyes, unlistening ears, unwilling hands, and unmoving feet.

STOPPED FROM ENJOYING THE FULL BLESSINGS OF GOD PSALM 95:7-11 Introduction: God called Israel out of Egypt with the intent of leading them into the Promised Land and of showering His bountiful blessings upon them. Their actions stopped them from enjoying the full blessings of God and from ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Rewards Of Work

Contributed by Andy Payne on Apr 30, 2009

God did not intend work to be viewed as drudgery. Work is a necessity of life. Given the choice between leisure and work, most of us would choose leisure. So how does the bible view work?

The Rewards of Work The sluggard craves and gets nothing, but the desires of the diligent are fully satisfied. (Proverbs 13:4) NIV Lazy people want much but get little, but those who work hard will prosper. NLT INTRO: When I discovered that the theme for this week’s message was "The Reward ...read more

Denomination: Baptist