Sermons on Naples Church:

Finding Rest

Contributed by Josh Reich on Feb 13, 2007

In the midst of the holiday season, we talk about peace and yet our lives are moving at incredible rates of speed. How do we slow down in our world and experience the peace God promises?

As I was thinking this past week about what to talk about, I decided to share with you a little about where I am in my spiritual journey and what God has been showing me recently. No matter how I live throughout the year, every year around the holidays I find myself tired. Have you ever thought ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Legend Among The Lost

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 15, 2007

Hold on to your faith even when it appears that all hope is lost.

Bishop Wayne A. Lawson The Word Ministries, Inc. Oklahoma City, OK http://www.thewordministryokc.com/ email: RevWLawson@aol.com Preached at Antioch Institutional Baptist Church, OKC Sunday, February 11, 2007 Scripture: St. John 5:1-15 1After this there was a feast of the Jews; and Jesus went ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Meets The World Series

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

Learn more about the most influential man in history from the most infulential book in history

Based on a Sermon Preached by Adrian Warnock on 6th October 2002 at Jubilee Church QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION Ice breaker What is your name and what person in history other than Jesus do you most admire? Questions? IS Jesus really the most influential man in history? What kind of person ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

Bad things can happen for a variety of reasons. This message examines those reasons and how we can respond. Part 2 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

I found these letters to God on a website this week. They are supposedly real letters written by real kids to God: Dear God, I didn’t think orange went with purple until I saw the sunset you made on Tuesday. That was cool! Signed, Eugene Dear God, Thank you for my baby brother, but what I ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

If God's So Good, Why Does Evil Exist? Series

Contributed by Greg Hanson on Feb 19, 2007

How do you reconcile the existence of evil with the existence of a good, all-powerful God? Part 5 of a series inspired by Philip Yancey’s book "Disappointment with God."

If God’s so good, why does evil exist? Good question, and a question that theologians, philosophers, and even sceptics have dealt with for centuries. Several possible answers have been proposed, but each one seems to spark more questions. And we’re not going to be able to exhaustively answer that ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Participating In Christmas Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 20, 2007

It is not enough to simply enjoy christmas it is important that we participate in Christmas as well. this message focuses on Joseph and the Christmas narrative

INTRODUCTION, A man in Phoenix called his son in New York on Christmas Eve and says, “I hate to ruin your day, but I have to tell you that your mother and I are divorcing; 45 years of misery is enough – I cannot take it any more!” The startled son replies, “Pop what are you talking about, you and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Through The Belief Barrier Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jan 27, 2006

This message is intended to help you learn how to do regular diagnostic work on your spiritual health and growth.

23“‘If you can’?” said Jesus. “Everything is possible for him who believes.” 24Immediately the boy’s father exclaimed, “I do believe; help me overcome my unbelief!” (Mark 9:22-23) Diagnostic testing is a regular part of life. We diagnose everything from health to a car. Your family physician ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:14-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Holy As I Am Holy

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 29, 2006

God calls us to be holy as he is holy and calls us to a holy life.

BE HOLY BECAUSE I AM HOLY We serve a holy God. He tells us in Lev 11:44 that he is holy. Lev 11:44 I am the LORD your God; consecrate yourselves and be holy, because I am holy. Do not make yourselves unclean by any creature that moves about on the ground. Lev 11:45 I am the LORD who brought ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Personal Choices; My Loaded Gun

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jan 30, 2006

The power of choice is considerable...so are the consequences. How can we make responsible choices that honor God?

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever. Psalm 111:10 (NRSVA) Croft Pentz is quoted as saying: Of all creation, only man can say yes or no to God. This message is all about our freedom and the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:10

Denomination: United Methodist

Escape Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Feb 7, 2006

How do we handle temptation, a better question may be how do we escape temptation, This message looks at the temptation Adam and Eve faced in the garden and gives practical ways we can escape temptation. This message is #2 in a 6 part series, Life.com

No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be tempted beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it. 1 Corinthians 10:13 Those are comforting words for everyone who ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Chosen One

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 9, 2006

God’s Chosen One: 1- God cherished 2- Spirit inhabited 3- Heart builder 4- Hope producer

INTRO.- ILL.- A Milwaukee teacher took her first-grade class to a dairy where a guide showed the children through the entire plant, explaining the whole process. The tour over, the guide asked if anyone had any questions. One little girl raised her hand and said, “Did you notice that I’ve got on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Killing Our Hatred With A Life Of Love Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 11, 2006

Sermon on the Sixth Commandment

“Do not murder.” Exodus 20:13 One American is shot, stabbed, beaten, or strangled to death every minute. It seems that no matter where you turn in our society, or even our world, there are murders. It’s on the television and movies as fiction. It’s on the streets and next door as a brutal ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:13

Denomination: *other

Gifts & Service Series

Contributed by Adam Deibert on Nov 19, 2006

Loving others means giving of ourselves for the benefit of another. What we choose to give is a reflection of how much we really love them, & ultimately reflects how much we love God.

This is the last sermon in our series, “Loving others…and letting them know it.” Throughout this series, we have seen the importance of unconditional love, and we have learned practical yet meaningful ways of expressing this love – from a handshake, to a kind word, to time spent together in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

The Foolishness Of Ingratitude

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 25, 2006

This text in Romans chapter one reveals the sin of ingratitude and just how bad it is in God’s mind.

INTRO.- ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her class what they were thankful for. One little boy said, “My glasses.” When asked why he was thankful for his glasses, he said, “Because they keep the boys from fighting me and the girls from kissing me.” This is the season of thanksgiving and we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeking God Through Obedience Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 28, 2001

We come to know God by obeying Him.

I’d like to begin by telling you a little story about something that happened to me this week. I took the minivan in for an oil change at the Chrysler dealer. I was sitting in the waiting room, which was empty except for me and one other man. I was a little bored, so I struck up a conversation. And ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-24, 1 John 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist