Sermons on Murderous Thoughts:

My Grace Is Sufficient For You...

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Feb 16, 2006

This was a funeral sermon I wrote for a member of our church - I thought it might be helpful for anyone looking for ideas when writing on this subject.

MY GRACE IS SUFFICIENT… Funeral for ___________ February 9, 2006 This question has come up a few times in the last week or so: Which is better, to die suddenly or slowly? If one dies suddenly there is no chance for goodbyes, for last words, to make things right with loved ones, to ask ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Mennonite

The Five Fools To Watch Out For

Contributed by Derrick Whitt on Mar 15, 2005

What kind of person should Christ-based people need to be on guard for? Dr. Whitt comes on hard in this thought from Word.

Title: The Five Fools to Watch Out For Contributor: Dr. Derrick Whitt Jehovah is no longer pulling any punches when describing certain types of individuals His people should avoid; and the biggest group God cannot tolerate is fools. Unlike a simple person (a person who is need of moral guidance, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Feast Giver

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 30, 2002

Two kings, two feasts – one who thought he had everything had nothing, another made everything from nothing.

Don’t you love a big barbeque? I remember as a kid going to Hooker Oak Park for barbeques and seeing all the people playing and having a good time and smelling the steaks and stuff. Well, today, we are going to attend two feasts, two large get-togethers. And we’re going to see two kings preside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Judgment Seat Of Christ

Contributed by Larry Cockerham on Jul 1, 2002

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God.

The thought of a public examination before the Judgment bar of our Lord should be incentive enough to awaken even the most slumbering saint of God. Yet few, if any, ever give it a second thought. Paul declared, "So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God" (Rom. 14:12). Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

Body Building

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 17, 2002

Corinth was a fractious church that you’d have thought God would have given up on... but He didn’t. Why?

(need yard stick & tape) OPENING: You may remember a few years ago when Snoopy, the lovable beagle in the Peanuts cartoon, had his left leg broken. Hundreds wrote letters to Snoopy or sent sympathy cards. Snoopy himself philosophized about his plight one day while perched on top of his doghouse ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bon Appetit

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan.

Introduction: I want to center our thoughts today on the figure of speech, the Holy Spirit prompted the Apostle Peter to use in referring to Satan. Our adversary, as a roaring lion, is walking about seeking whom he may devour. He is looking for his next meal. He is hungry! Satan is devouring people ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8-9

Total Victory In Christ

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Nov 13, 2001

Sermon expressing the thought that when Christ died on Calvary, he brought victory to Body, Soul, and Spirit, by obtaining victory in these areas Himself.

"Total Victory in Jesus" Text: Matt. 26:36-46 Matt. 27:26-34 Matt. 28:1-10 & Eph. 4:7-10 Leslie B. Flynn told a story that illustrates a great truth. An orphaned boy was living with his grandmother when their house caught fire. The grandmother, trying to get upstairs to rescue the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Almost Perfect Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 8, 2002

Perfection is often thought of as being sinless. But there is more to the Biblical ideal of "perfection" than that. Opening illustration is humorous and informative.

OPEN: This morning I’m going to give you a quiz, and I don’t want you to think real hard about your answers. I just want you to answer as you feel you should. Question #1: How many of you believe you are perfect? Question #2: How many of you believe it is possible for someone WHO IS STILL LIVING to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sermon #2 - Think Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Jan 22, 2004

An examination of the way Jesus thought, and how it brings joy to the life of a Christian. . . continuing the theme "Joy is the emotional result of right spiritual choices."

Php 2:1 ¶ Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Forgiven Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 12, 2002

The parable of the two debtors in the context of Simon, the woman, and Jesus, yields four tributaries of thought which flow into the one great truth of forgiveness.

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: Just about every Saturday, a man especially given to neatness, went into his barbershop for a haircut. So this one Saturday he told his barber that he was going to Rome. The barber asked what airline he was going to take. The man responded "Delta" The barber yelled, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

The Kind Of People Christ Chooses To Use

Contributed by Monty Newton on Feb 11, 2007

Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world.

20070211 Title: The Kind of People Christ Chooses to Use Text: Luke 5:1-11 Thesis: Christ may choose to use unlikely people, busy people in the midst of other things, who have no thought of taking Christ into their world. #1 in the Series: Bringing Christ to Your World… Introduction: I am ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lord, I Need Patience And I Need It Now

Contributed by Davon Huss on Feb 11, 2008

A sermon on patience (Seed thoughts from Max Lucado and Cornelius Plantinga, Jr <Article in Christianity Today called "Trying Patience on for Size>)

Sermon for 2/10/2008 “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” Introduction: “Lord I need patience and I need it now!” WBTU: A. Begin by reading 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 C. Let’s first get the sponge wet. Cannot use a sponge until it gets wet. Let’s get our hearts wet with God’s love before we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living With A Ministry Outlook

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 17, 2007

Pulpit drama monologue as if Naaman the Syrian were reporting his healing. God’s gifts are free, contrary to what Gehazi thought.

It’s incredible. Truly remarkable. That I should look this good, after all I have been through. Maybe you wouldn’t understand. You did not see what I looked like only yesterday. Leprosy! I had leprosy! Great scabs on my skin. Whitish blotches here and there. Horrible sores, everywhere. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

An Everlasting Kingdom Series

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on May 9, 2008

The Decree of Darius tells us something about God’s kingdom. What an exciting thought about our future with our Savior!

An Everlasting Kingdom Griffith Baptist Church – 5/11/08 P.M. Service Text: Daniel 6:25-28 Main Verse: Daniel 6:26 - I make a decree, that in every dominion of my kingdom men tremble and fear before the God of Daniel: for he is the living God, and steadfast for ever, and his kingdom that which ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

In Debt And Ready To Pay

Contributed by Monte Brown on Apr 20, 2010

Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way.

Introduction Many of us have had a part in creating this economic “debt set society.” Long before man even thought of ever being in such a society that is geared around borrowing. You and I were in debt in another way. 1. The Source of Our Debt Paul tells us that we assumed a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:14-15

Denomination: Baptist