Sermons on Muddied:

Healing Is A Choice

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 25, 2008

Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking our healing.

“Healing is a choice?” Opening Video Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary Bluefishtv.com Thesis: Healing can be hindered by the choices that we make in life so we need to evaluate our lives to see if something is blocking my healing. Opening Scripture Text: John 5:1-15 1Some time later, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 13 in series. If God’s purpose is to progressive mold us into the image of His son, then He is not cruel in doing whatever is necessary to bring us to Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 13 “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” John 4:46-4:54 This morning I have constructed a visual model of our lives on this table. The tower on the table ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

Hell? Yes, It's Real!

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

Hell is the eternal destination for those who have not placed their faith in Jesus.

Hell? Yes, it’s real! Luke 16.19-31 NASB April 24, 2005 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Daniel Meyers speaks about a book written by a cardiologist at the University of Tennessee that corroborates an important aspect of the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Astonished Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jun 4, 2007

Understand what prompted Paul to write the book of Galatians and how his words affect us today.

“Astonished!” Galatians 1:1-9 INTRO: Have you ever experienced the frustration and shock of finding out that something you felt was very clear and plain had become muddied, confusing, even forgotten? As a kid, my mom would often ask me rhetorically, “Do I have to draw you a picture?” And most ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 1-4

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 27, 2006

Going into the New Year by taking the congregation along on a walk-through of the Bible, starting in GENESIS.

No matter which version of the Bible you open, you will see very similar wording, in GENESIS 1:1. ‘In the beginning, God created ….’ If you believe these first five words, you have the basics of belief that will enable you to believe in the entire Bible, and to use it in your daily ...read more

Denomination: *other

Contend Pt.2 Why Do We Believe? Series

Contributed by Paul Culbertson on Mar 22, 2013

Most Christians can't share with non-christian why they believe except to say I believe because I believe. Faith is an amazing gift, but God gave answers to why all throughout the universe! WE WANT TO HELP YOU HAVE ANSWERS!

March 17, 2013 Love does. CONTEND pt.2 // why? Good Morning! Why do we believe? We want our church to be a place where answers are found and people not only believe but can explain why they believe. It was autumn, and the Indians on the remote reservation asked their new Chief if the winter was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:2

Denomination: Baptist

Who's The Greatest Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 25, 2013

If you want to be truly great and make a difference for good in our world, then do what Jesus did: Be the least and serve the least among us.

Some time ago, I came across this piece written by a child. He imagines what it would be like if he were in charge of the world. If I were in charge of the world, he writes, “I’d cancel oatmeal, Monday mornings, allergy shots. If I were in charge of the world, there’d be ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Evangelical Free

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

I Am Here; Did You Notice?

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Nov 27, 2012

We need to take time to intentionally focus on God because... "when we obey, when we accept, when we pause, when we awaken, when we realize and recognize and receive, love transforms everything."

I am Here; Did You Notice? August 12, 2012 Intro: I am learning a valuable lesson lately – about things I’ve never noticed. Things I’ve taken for granted for a long time. Things that have been around, doing their job, with never a celebration or a word of thanks or the ...read more

Scripture: John 14:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

Fulfilling All Righteousness Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

Jesus' baptism teaches us about the importance of Biblical baptism in the life of a Christ follower.

This week I read about a small country church that had just concluded a revival meeting and was conducting a baptism service in the local river on a cold January day. After baptizing the first person, the pastor turned to the man and asked him if the water was cold. “Naw,” the man ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Wisdom Brings True Success Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 8, 2011

Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In this passage the beauty and grace of wisdom are set forth with the understanding that it can never be achieved without the fear of the Lord.

PROVERBS 8: 12-21 WISDOM BRINGS TRUE SUCCESS [Isaiah 55] Having just stated that the worth of wisdom's instruction and knowledge is more valuable than all monetary achievements (8:10-11), Solomon now develops the proof. Wisdom endows its seekers and their life with true wealth (CIT). In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

Underneath Are The Everlasting Arms

Contributed by David Buffaloe on Dec 13, 2011

The Love of God will never let us go.

FOCAL Deuteronomy 33:27 The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. Opening Illustration: Napoleon, the Great Emperor of France, was sitting on his horse one day looking at some papers ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27, Deuteronomy 33:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 3, 2007

This sermon discusses the fact that we as Christians are egaged in an ongoing spiritual war with the forces of evil.

Introduction: We as a nation are engaged in a War on Terrorism. Our enemy dealt a serious blow to us on September 11, 2001. Since then we have taken the fight to our enemies but they have not given up. In fact they continue to kill our young men and women serving in Iraq on a daily basis, while ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 4, 2009

Did God need a mulligan? No but he is generous in giving them.

Today we’re looking at what us golfers and those on Planet Shamrock might call God’s mulligan or do over. Of course he doesn’t need a mulligan, but when we look at how He created, then destroyed, then created again, it sure does look like even he thought He made a mistake. And where was he during ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-22

Different Motives Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Dec 18, 2009

Abram learns from mistakes and his motives change allowing God to make the decisions for him.

Years ago I was working two jobs trying to get into professional golf. One of those was a courier job where you had to use your own vehicle. I had a very reliable Honda civic hatchback, great for driving in the city, a fair bit of space in the back with the seat folded down. It was the best car I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18