Sermons on Necessary:

How To Manage Conflicts

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control

1. Why Try to Manage Conflicts? - Some conflicts are beyond our ability to resolve so learn to do what is within our area of responsibility and leave the rest of pressures to the Lord’s control. (I Pet. 5:7,8) 2. Every conflict situation has thc potential for making us bitter or better (Heb. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Snowball Effects Of Sin Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 1, 2004

Sins are not single isolated wrong, but are clustered into families.

The Snowball Effects of Sin (Matt. 5:27-37) Here is my bulletin insert first: Divorce and Remarriage The subjects of divorce and remarriage are complicated and have always been matters of controversy among Bible-oriented Christians. When addressing this matter, I recognize that many top-notch ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-37

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Courtroom Of Conscience Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Those who do not have the Law will perish apart from the Law, and those who do have the Law will be judged by the Law. The problem is that neither proposition is very exciting.

The Courtroom of Conscience Romans 2:14-3:3 (Note: the dashes represent blanks; the congregation received an abbreviated sermon outline with blanks to fill in as bulletin inserts) 1. Absurd manufacturers warnings: -Sears Hairdryer: Do not use while sleeping -Fritos chips: You could be a winner! ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

He Came To Seek And To Save

Contributed by Tim Gresham on Jan 19, 2004

A textual sermon breaking down the purpose of why Christ came. Simple, 4-point outline with cross-references and illustrations.

He Came to Seek and to Save by Pastor Tim Gresham Text: Luke 19:10 I. His Incarnation is Selfless “For the Son of Man has come….” Incarnation (Lat. in and caro, stem carn, meaning “flesh”). In the context of Christian theology, the act whereby the eternal Son of God, the Second Person of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Movement In The Graveyard

Contributed by Ralph Coleman on Nov 11, 2006

Funeral

THERE IS MOVEMENT IN THE GRAVEYARD JHN. 11.44 When one think of the graveyard. . . . generally the thoughts are those of an ery, hair-raising – scary feeling. . . . In the mind of some people – their thoughts of the graveyard is the last place their loved one was seen. . . . except for that of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:44

Denomination: Baptist

Family, Love, And Grace Series

Contributed by Antonio Torrence on Sep 15, 2006

To truly accept God’s love, we must learn to love ourselves as well as others.

Family, Love, and Grace 2 Corinthians 12:1-10 I. On the surface Madea’s Family Reunion is comedy about family and love. For families to survive love is necessary and crucial. It may be a cliché but what the world needs now is love. What the family needs now is love. What the church needs now is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing All Things

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 9, 2006

As followers of Christ Jesus we cannot pick and choose our neighbors. Nor can we pick and choose what teachings we will follow.

James 2: 1 – 17 / Do All Things Well Intro: When I lived in South Bend, Indiana my family and I would frequent a restaurant called “The King’s Table.” This restaurant had by far the largest buffet I have ever seen. There was every kind of meat you could imagine, every type of vegetable, and the ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Faith - The Proof Is In The Pudding

Contributed by Randall Bates on Aug 13, 2005

What faith is, where it comes from, how it grows, matures, and presents itself.

FAITH ¡V THE PROOF IS IN THE PUDDING (06.12.05 AM) HEBREWS 11. 1 ¡V 6 1. WHAT FAITH IS & WHERE IT COMES FROM. „³ By definition -to believe, fully trust in, have confidence. More than simply believing - believing, & unwavering in that belief. „³ Eph 2.8-9 For by grace are ye saved through faith; ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

7 Ingredients Of A Healthy Church Series

Contributed by Alan Balatbat on Apr 27, 2004

Let’s look at Acts 17 to see how the church at Thessalonica began. Verse 1 says, “When they had passed through Amphipolis and Apollonia, they [Paul and his companions] came to Thessalonica, where was a synagogue of the Jews.” When Paul entered a city to s

: The apostle Paul first preached the gospel to the Thessalonians during his second missionary journey. After he left them, he sent Timothy to find out how they were doing. When Timothy returned, he came with a fantastic report that we find in 1 Thessalonians 3:6–7: “When Timothy came from you unto ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Antithesis

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Jul 7, 2003

This is about the "pause that refreshes"--the importance of taking time alone with God.

Antithesis Just suppose in our hurried state of mind, we took the time to re-interpret Psalm 23 in order to make it fit our twenty first century lifestyle. It might come out something like this... The clock is my dictator, I shall not rest. It makes me lie down only when exhausted. It leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Ambassadors Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Paul George on Jan 12, 2004

In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude.

In verse 10 Jesus said the blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness sake. It appears in this verse His remarks are directed to both the disciples and the multitude. In verse 11 it seems Jesus’ remarks are to His disciples. Persecution is the usual experience of the followers of Jesus, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Positive Side Of The Ten Commandments: The Fourth Commandment

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Nov 15, 2002

The hidden motive back of each commandment is worship. Since everything a Christian does should praise God, all of the Ten Commandments revolve around worshipping God.

A. INTRODUCTION FOURTH COMMANDMENT “Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. Six days shalt thou labour, and do all thy work: but the seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent I, Year B

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Nov 29, 2002

The importance of living each day to its fullest is the best way to meet and prepare for Christ’s coming.

Sermon for Advent I, Yr B Dec 1, 2002 Based on Mk 13: 24-37 “Making the most of life today” Grace Lutheran Church, Medicine Hat By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson As most of you likely know, one of the mottos of the Boy Scouts is: “Be prepared!” The ability to be prepared, to be awake and alert ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Christ Minded

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Apr 27, 2002

Issuing from following Christ are some responsibilities...

PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 Whether the relationship is between a parent and a child, between a boy and girl, or between former strangers who now form the body of Christ; there are some things that must be present if the relationship is to be authentic or real. There must be genuine friendship and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Freedom Ring

Contributed by Shawn Drake on May 31, 2002

This Memorial Day sermon looks at what spiritual freedom is and Who died for it.

Sunday Morning May 26, 2002 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Memorial Day (2002) SLIDE 1 LET FREEDOM RING Galatians 5:1 Introduction: 1. On this Memorial Day weekend we remember those who gave their lives for us so that we can live in a free country. 2. Freedom to worship where we ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Baptist