Sermons on Negative:

Sons Of Thunder Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 3, 2010

A message explaining the warrior-like qualities of men and how the church can reach them with the Gospel.

INTRO - Last week we started a series as it relates to why men hate church - The reason that it's important for us to investigate this is because we as a church - Cannot be what we are called to be... - Without men. „X So, I am not calling men to the church „X I am calling the church to the ...read more

Scripture: Joel 3:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Deliberately

Contributed by Larry Finley on Dec 29, 2008

Our way of living must be deliberate

1. Define Both Words a. Living – the process of sustaining or maintaining a way of life b. Deliberately – carefully thought our & done intentionally 2. Poor planning & no planning almost synonymous a. Mid July Farmers talking – 1 notorious for laziness ‘How’s your cotton ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Difference Makers Explain Series

Contributed by Richard White on May 28, 2009

Sometimes we simply have to explain to people why we are the way we are. We explain by telling about Jesus and what he had done to our lives.

Difference Makers Explain Acts 28:16-31 Years ago Verizon Wireless came out with a commercial with one man and a cell phone. He was simply dressed, kind of nerdish; he had one line that he repeated over and over. He would take a step and say “Can you hear me now?” Paul is at that junction in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speak Out Your Own Miracle! (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Angel Caballero on Jun 8, 2009

Sometimes we think prayer is a long list of our needs, but mature praying is filled with God’s word speaking it to your situation.

Speak out your own Miracle! Mark 11:12-24 Introduction: Here is another part of the scripture that shows how powerful words are. I don’t know if you noticed it too, in the scriptures every time Jesus will drive home a point, he uses stories, or make an action. Like the feeding of the 5000, the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Helping People Get Through A Crisis Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Feb 12, 2008

Let us study Micah’s therapeutic suggestions for times of crisis in 4:9-5:1. They can help us get through any type of crisis in our lives. Notice three “now’s” (4:9, 11, 5:1). There represent Micah’s three suggestions.

Helping People Get through a Crisis Micah 4:9-5:1 Intro Many churches today finance and staff a telephone counseling service. Trained counselors answer calls of people caught in crisis and try to help them survive. Micah was such a servant for the people of his day. They were in crisis too. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Power To Change

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Feb 20, 2008

The gospel is the power of God to change lives.

Christianview Church May 14, 1995 Power to Change There are a lot of things that happen through ministry that I really enjoy, healings, supernatural occurrences, prophetic words, awesome worship, and others to name a few. For me though by far the most exciting thing about ministry is when a life ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 27, 2012

Planning for and Celebrating Victory

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 8: After You Fail Spiritually September 2, 2012 A. YIELD YOUR FUTURE TO GOD: JOSHUA 8 Y – Yield your future success or failures to God. I – Identify the spiritual causes of your ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Edify - Build One Another Up

Contributed by Jeff Van Wyk on Oct 5, 2012

God has given each of us the ability to encourage and exhort others through the gift of His Holy Spirit

EDIFY - BUILD ONE ANOTHER UP As a Body of believers, each one of us are responsible for building the Kingdom of God. One important aspect in this process is being actively involved in building one another up. The church is a place where we should be build up - not hurt, broken down and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:3

Denomination: Charismatic

The Church And Excluded Fathers

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2012

A Christian response to fathers being excluded from their children’s lives.

Today is fathers’ day. While I would prefer it was celebrated on the Feast of St. Joseph, the patron saint of fathers, I am grateful Amanda and Maria are making today memorable for me. To mark fathers’ day, I will be speaking about the Church and pastoral care for men, specifically those whom I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:23-24

Denomination: Anglican

Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 21, 2013

How to Get People to Listen to You

Series: Learning Victory From Joshua Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 20: A Speech That Demands Action January 20, 2013 A. WHY PEOPLE RESENT BEING TOLD WHAT TO DO 1. They know better than you. 2. They don’t respect your opinion. 3. They are blinded ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wind Driven

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Feb 10, 2013

"Winnowing the chaff" is a common expression that separates grain from chaff. It is also used to remove weevils or other pests from stored grain.

- Headlines – Historic, Behemoth, Monster, Mammoth, Massive Wind driven blizzard dumps over 3’ snow in Northeast Ps. 1:1-3 contrast Ps. 1:4-6 What a contrast of the leafy beauty of the fruit laden tree, and the rootless, fruitless, lifeless chaff - "Winnowing the chaff" is a common ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

You Make A Beautiful Bride Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

from the Jewish wedding in the selection of the bride, we see aspects of the Christian life as well.

YOU MAKE A BEAUTIFUL BRIDE Dorn Ridge May 16, 2010 INTRODUCTION: 1.) We have all been to many weddings. 2.) Perhaps even this year there are weddings planned on your calendar. A.) One of the statements I have heard at every wedding I have ever attended is “Look at the Bride!” – Isn’t she ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:5-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Self Control

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Aug 24, 2013

The secret of self control is Christ control.

Self Control Text: Prov. 25:28 Intro: It is evident that many personal and societal problems stem from lack of self control. Look at the evidence-lack of control in: addictions anger divorce drug abuse greed illicit sex materialism murder rudeness spending etc, ad nauseum Theme: We want ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Amazing Grace Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 16, 2011

Here in this drama the we call the Last Supper, the grace of God is demonstrated in a way that was missed by those there, and especialy by one! But we can't afford to miss it today!

Passage: Matthew 26:17-30 Intro: Hindsight is an amazing thing. 1. someone has said “hindsight 20/20 2. but when we can look back, with explanations, we can actually see what is going on better than those who were there! 3. saw last week, great event, with things going on in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:17-30

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Genesis 24 - Resume Of A Servant Leader - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 17, 2011

He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to his resum

Genesis 24 - RESUME OF A SERVANT LEADER - Part 7 He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational