Sermons on My Background:

What A Difference You've Made In My Life!

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Dec 5, 2006

This is a sermon from the perspective of "The Exchanged Life" which seeks to communicate the difference Adam’s choice has made in our lives.

One of actor Jimmy Stewart’s most famous films is “It’s a Wonderful Life.” In that motion picture, Stewart plays a despairing young banker who comes to a point in his life when he thinks he’d be better off dead. So, through the remainder of the movie, an angel shows him what the world would be ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:12

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 29, 2006

A look at what Scripture has to say about God’s plan for our lives.

Great Mysteries of the Faith: How can I know God’s will for my life? Exodus 3:1-10 One day, before George W. Bush was president, he was walking through an airport lobby when he noticed a man in a long, flowing white robe with a beard and hair to match. The man had a staff in one hand and some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Didn't God Answer My Prayer Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 30, 2007

3 of 4 on tough questions. This message deals with prayer and why God sometimes does not hear us.

Tough Questions � Real Answers Why Didn’t God Answer My Prayer? April 29, 2007 A pastor named David Asch often went to the library to study. On a recent trip he saw a car with a bumper sticker was parked in the first space, so it was unmistakable � you saw it the moment you pulled into the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'll Not Turn My Back On Him Now

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 8, 2007

I have followed Him to far to turn back now

I’LL NOT TURN MY BACK ON HIM NOW Job 2:1-13 Intro: We find in this book a man named Job. A man that was perfect and upright and that feared God and eschewed evil. But let me remind you that Job was still just a man. He was still flesh and bone just like you and I. In the reading of the first ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Did You Get The Text About My Son?

Contributed by Larry La Douceur on Feb 26, 2009

Apologetic Message, set in a contempory theme...there should be enough for a lengthy sermon or it could be re-worked to an appropriate length for your circumstances. You will be encouraged to use your minds as we examine historical evidence that logically

Did You Get the “TEXT” About My Son? – God NIELSEN: TEXTING NOW MORE POPULAR THAN CALLING The Nielsen Company, recently, released figures showing that the typical U.S. mobile subscriber now sends and receives more SMS text messages than they do mobile telephone calls.   As of Q2 2008, a typical ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sitting In The Middle Of A Dark Room With My Games On The Floor

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Nov 3, 2008

Are you sitting In The Middle Of A Dark Room With Your Games On The Floor? The world is watching you to see how you deal with what is going on in your lives today.What are you reflecting? The light of Jesus or the darkness of Satan?

Sitting In The Middle Of A Dark Room With My Games On The Floor Job 24:13-17 13 They are of those that rebel against the light; they know not the ways thereof, nor abide in the paths thereof. 14 The murderer rising with the light killeth the poor and needy, and in the night is as a thief. 15 The ...read more

Scripture: Job 24:13-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

How our Spiritual Blessings are to glorify God.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Prison Epistle: written by Paul from Rome in prison. “The prisoner of the Lord” (3:1; 4:1). 2. Chapter 1-3 Chapter 4-6 Your calling (1:4) Your conduct (4:1) Your heavenly privilege (1:3) Your earthly duty Your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 8, 2009

The Prayer of Paul

A. THE PRAYER OF PAUL: 1:15-23 1. What would you ask Paul to pray for you? a. Need list. b. Ministry. c. Physical health/healing. Paul prays for d. A spiritual foundation. 2. You must become before you get, or do something. B. WHY PAUL ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know God's Will For My Life? Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Nov 19, 2008

It’s only natural that we want to know what we should be doing with this thing called life… and if we discover that there is a God who created us and knows us… we want to know what we should be doing from His perspective.

From the Word… Series: You Asked For It ! How Can I Know God’s Will for My Life? Brad Bailey - May 25, 2008 Intro Continuing our series entitled… “You Asked For It” in which we have drawn topics from those submitted from all who gather throughout our four weekend gatherings. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Can’t I Feel My Faith?

Contributed by Andy Payne on Sep 13, 2009

Faith is exercised – we have to work at it. Peter – did he fail ** Look at 11 other disciples cowering in the boat**

***Credit is due to John Ortberg -- author of "If you want to walk on water you have to get out of the boat." Also to Jeff Vines, teaching pastor for the outline READ: Matthew 14:22-33 1. How do we see God? What is your view of God? Capricious God ** impulsive, unpredictable, changeable** ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

"I'll Take My Shoes Off For You"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 20, 2009

The Purpose of this sermon is to affirm to others that although some Soldiers/Officers are willing to pass-up their right to salvation; there are some that are willing to take their shoes off for the Lord.

20 September 2009 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Compound’s Multi-Purpose Facility C.O. B. Adder Tallill, Iraq BIG IDEA: Just like the “CLOSE RELATIVE” was willing to pass-up his rights to Ruth; many Soldiers are willing to pass-up their rights to salvation for fear of damagining ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 5 Ephesians: My Wealth, Walk, And Warfare

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 28, 2009

The two sides to salvation, that of our action and the action of Christ.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Walking in two worlds. In the Upper Room discourse, Jesus promised, “Ye in Me, and I in you” (John 14:20). 2. “I in you.” Happens when we ask Christ to come into our life. “But as many as received (Christ) Him . . . become the children of God” (John 1:12). 3. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:6-7

Denomination: Baptist

Should Your Hang-Ups Limit My Freedom? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 8, Paul teaches us how to keep from causing others to stumble by limiting the use of our freedoms and rights.

Introduction: A. All my life I’ve been told how dangerous tripping is. 1. As a child my parents taught me to never trip my sisters and brothers. 2. It was certainly a lesson I had to be taught, because I had a fun-loving, devious side. 3. All organized sports have rules against tripping ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Could Be More Important Than My Rights? Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jun 24, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 9, Paul defends his rights, gives up his rights, and shows how he lives without his rights. In doing so he becomes a great example for us in our dealings with the church and the world.

Introduction: A. Several years ago the Public Library in a certain town had a service called "Dial-A-Tale." 1. Anytime a young child wanted to hear a fairy tale, he or she could call the number and listen to a pre-recorded reading of a short fairy tale. 2. Unfortunately, however, the telephone ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Often Should I Change My Heart

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jul 12, 2008

This sermon deals with the realization that every believer needs to have a continuous change of heart to become all that God wants him or her to be.

How Often Should I Change My Heart Luke 19:1-19:10 3/13/2005 Psalm 15:1-5 Colossians 3:1-4 For years car manufactures have been telling us to change our oil after so many thousand miles. Some recommend every 3,000, some every 5,000, and if you have the synthetic oil, it was suggested ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed