Sermons on Negative:

Stuck Or Seeking?

Contributed by Jeff Kolk on Jan 27, 2001

Are you "stuck" in life or "seeking" God’s will for you?

Stuck or Seeking? Mark 10:46-52 INTRODUCTION: Pastor Steve Heartsill shares a story of A young man, who had worked for years on the railroad, wanted a job as a signalman for the railroad. For his interview, he was told to meet the inspector at the signal box. The inspector asked him, "What would ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Baptist

God's Presence Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 8, 2003

This is the 1st study in the study "God Is On The Job". This is a study from the book of Ruth and this study looks at God’s presence even when we don’t realize it.

GOD’S PRESENCE Ruth 1:1-22 It is hard to see that God is working in our lives sometimes. In fact it seems sometimes as if God is not there at all. How could God allow bad things to happen to good people? How is it that evil people seem to prosper? The devil is a master at focusing us on ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-22, 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Name It And Claim It

Contributed by Mike Dubose on Mar 18, 2002

Who is this man called Jesus? It’s an eternal life question all of us have to deal with. Do you know the answer?

Name It and Claim It Matthew 16: 13-20 March 17, 2002 As we inch closer & closer to Easter, I want us to stop & take a breath today… (Take a breath! Relax, & slowly take a deep breath & slowly breath out…) They say that when you learn to breath properly, taking slow, deep breaths, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Methodist

Transformation

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003

A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Love Thy Brethren"

Contributed by Christopher Williams on Feb 9, 2004

As a Christian, we have a duty to love our Lord and love each other, for the Word of God says there are no other commandments greater than these.

Romans 12:9-21 OPENING: In a sense, Paul is telling us how to act or behave towards others, on God’s behalf. This is how the Lord wants us to behave while in waiting for His Second Coming. The Main point to get across here is Love. To love one another. These different things Paul mentions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Asking Abd Receiving Wisdom Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 6, 2005

James tells us if we lack wisdom "let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously." This sermon treats the text in an expository manner.

ASKING for and RECEIVING WISDOM. James 1:5-8 {5} But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all men generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him. {6} But let him ask in faith without any doubting, for the one who doubts is like the surf of the sea driven ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: *other

Whatever It Takes

Contributed by Nathan Eyland on Jan 21, 2006

The challenge for an old church becoming a new church

Over the Christmas / New Year period while Leni was away in Greece with most of her immediate family, I spent some time staying with her brother in the City. We had some friends over and they were staying in our place, so I took the opportunity to get to know Leni’s brother better. One of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

In Step With God Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 6, 2006

This sermon describes the lifestyle of the person who walks with God.

Introduction: When I was a boy my brother Gary and I each had a horse. I rode an old grey mare and Gary rode a quarter horse named Ben. Ben had an interesting story behind him. Ben had been trained as a polo horse. His trainers trained Ben to do a very interesting thing. When a rider got off of Ben ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

An Opportunity For Joy Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Feb 15, 2006

God wants to take the trials in your life and through them produce in you fruit that will last.

An Opportunity For Joy Text: James 1:2-12 Introduction 1. Read James 1:2-12 2. Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

"Temptation"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Mar 17, 2004

This message looks at the temptation of Christ ... and the process of temptation in James 1:12-16.

“Temptation” INTRODUCTION: Have you been tempted lately? Personally, I’m not tempted to sin very much … only 40-50 times a day! There are 2 words in the Greek that the Bible uses for “temptation”. 1.- PEIRAZO – this is a testing for the purpose of seeing what is good OR evil in something … to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11, James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Sound Speech

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 4, 2005

What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last days, each of us needs to do all we can to live our lives the best we can, and be the testimony to our fri

SOUND SPEECH The question has been asked, “If you were arrested and charged with being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” What evidence do you have to prove your faith in Christ? Is your commitment to Christ more than just an opinion or a way of thinking? In these last ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Unchanging God

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Mar 17, 2006

Things are rapidly changing around us; from cars to computers to toothbrushes. Is there any solace to be found in a God that never changes?

Our world is more subject to change today than it has ever been in Human history. More information has been produced in the last 30 years than in the previous 500 years. Just recently, one trip of the space shuttle Challenger produced enough information to fill 44,000 books. Ninety percent of all ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6

Dare To Be Different

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jan 21, 2007

Christ calls His followers to be different. This morning I would challenge those of you who have entered the gate and are standing on the narrow road to travel the road and to dare to be different.

DARE TO BE DIFFERENT Matthew 7:12-14 Introduction: “Because strait is the gate, and narrow is the way, which leads unto life, and few there be that find it.” The word that Jesus used for “narrow” in the phrase “narrow is the way” refers to a road that is “narrow and troublesome” to travel. The road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The 10 Aspects Of Worship

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

Today is the day in which many people all across the world is coming to a church to "worship" the Lord. But many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is.

The 10 Aspects of Worship Psalm 95:1-7 By Jessica McCall - Daddy’s Girl Introduction: Today is the day in which many people all across the world is coming to a church to "worship" the Lord. But many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. The dictionary defines worship as adoration, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Life Is Beautiful

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Dec 9, 2006

Life is beautiful, life is short, enjoy the beautiful life God has given you.

INTRODUCTION SLIDE #1 How many times do we let things cause us to focus in on the difficult times of life? We see war, murder, theft, and other bad things along with job uncertainties, families falling apart among other things. There is so much going on around us that is ugly it can be hard at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ