Sermons on Negotiate:

When God Says No

Contributed by Bryan Dill on Jun 17, 2006

I want us to look at what happens when God says no. Does that mean that God doesn’t care for us? Does it mean that He’s being cruel? Let’s take a look at a couple different times in scripture when God said no to his children’s prayers.

WHEN GOD SAYS NO Barbara Kerby has written a humorous reflection about her first experience of driving. Barbara’s father took her to the high school parking lot for driving lessons. For this particular lesson, Barbara’s three-year-old sister rode along in the backseat. While trying to negotiate a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Independence Day Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 7, 2006

Peter and John celebrate independance day. Supernatural freedom should inspire us to leave our jails and encourage action.

Independence Day Acts 5 We are continuing our study of Acts; the church is growing - almost exploding. We have two primary teachers, Peter and John. I imagine the others took a turn at telling what they know. They are team teaching in the Colonnade. The apostils, disciples and believers….But ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-42

Denomination: Congregational

Who Is To Blame?

Contributed by Shane Hart on Aug 10, 2006

To change the future of America tomorrow, we must effectively raise up the children and youth of today.

Colossians chapter 3 Some humor for you: A mother took her three-year-old daughter to church for the first time. The church lights were lowered, and then the choir came down the aisle, carrying lighted candles. All was quiet until the little one started to sing in a loud voice, "Happy birthday to ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:20-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

'newlyweds' Series

Contributed by Jorge Acevedo on Feb 17, 2010

The church, as a bride, needs to be celebrating it's engagement to Jesus Christ, the groom, and look with anticipation to his coming return; the celebration includes partaking of the Lord's Supper.

Lake Washington Fellowship Date: 2/14/10 Title: ‘NEWLYWEDS’ Text: 2Corinthians 11:2 Theme: Lord’s Supper Series: The Positive Side of Family Props: Party Poppers for everyone ‘NEWLYWEDS’ When I first showed up at Doreen’s home for our first date I was not the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:2

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus - Confession, Cross & Challenge (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark chapter 8 verses 27- chapter 9 verse 1. Ill: • The Duke of Wellington is best remembered; • As the general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo on Sunday 18th June 1815. • During his earlier service in India, • Wellington was in charge of negotiations after the battle of Assaye. ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Cantankerous?

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on May 7, 2009

Special ingredients to establishing unity in the church

Mark Twain once said, "I built a cage and in it I put a dog and a cat. After a little training I got the dog and the cat to the point where they lived peaceably together. Then I introduced a pig, a goat, a kangaroo, some birds, and a monkey. And after a few adjustments, they learned to live in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

A Widow's Oil

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on May 12, 2009

What can you bring to help build God’s kingdom? Bring what you have, bring what is available and bring what is empty.

A WIDOWS OIL How much is a bar of iron worth? A plain bar of iron is worth $5. The same bar of iron if made into horse shoes would be worth $50. If it were made into needles, it would be worth $5,000. If it were made into balance springs for fine Swiss watches, it would be worth $500,000. The raw ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Caring God

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 4, 2013

When we touch upon the love of GOD, we plunge ourselves into an ocean whose depths have never been fathomed. It is all-embracing, all-inviting, all-supporting, and all-supplying.

Opening illustration: For thousands of families in Kenya, seven cows are more valuable than a girl’s future. Those cows, a typical bridal dowry in Maasai culture, prove so tempting that most fathers in rural areas decide their daughter’s education will end and marriage begin by age 13. ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Quinquagesima: O Say, Can You See?

Contributed by Dan Funk on Feb 27, 2015

On Quinquagesima, 1 Corinthians 13:1-13 teaches us about FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE, and why LOVE is the greatest of these. Luke 18:31-43 teaches us about SALVATION and RESTORATION of SIGHT. How are these truths connected? How do we apply them in our lives?

In the Epistle (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) selected for Quinquagesima Sunday, or as I call it, Sight Sunday, S. Paul gives us a teaching on FAITH, HOPE, and CHARITY (or, as some translate it, LOVE, meaning Christ-like love) – not only on what they mean, but also on how they relate to each other. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13, Luke 18:31-43

Denomination: Anglican

Green Olive Tree

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 4, 2015

To prove by this verse that we need to always be conscious of GOD's Presence in our lives by relying, trusting and complete dependence on GOD forever and ever.

I. EXORDIUM: Is GOD your Provider? Yes and more than that, GOD is my Liberal Supplier. Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) 4:19 And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Commitment Versus Involvement

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 25, 2012

We live in an overinvolved and under committed church culture. Hear the words of Jesus speak to this truth.

Commitment Versus Involvement Luke 9 * It’s an old story: The chicken and the pig were talking in the back lot one day. The chicken said, “We have a great life here.” The pig responded, “Yes, it’s nice.’ The C: “Our farmer takes great care of us. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-62

Denomination: Baptist

Choices Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 8, 2012

God is steady in his dealings with us. He does not deceive us or try to draw us into sin. We make the choice to stand with God or give into temptations.

1. Politician A politician was running for re-election and was talking at a campaign stop to his constituents. "My opponent has called me a liar. I want you to know that I have never lied to you. The only problem I have is that the facts don’t always match up with what I believe or say." Not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Mystery Of Life Is All About Timing

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Mar 14, 2013

Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life "My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15.

The mystery of life is all about timing and it is the wisest counselor of all. “My times are in your hands.” Psalm 31:15. “Life and time are world's two teachers. Life teaches us to make good use of time, while time teaches us the value of life. “ “A person's days are ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:15, Psalm 31:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace With God Through Jesus Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 12, 2013

No God no peace, Know God Know peace. This has been seen on church signs for years. Through Jesus we can have much needed peace with God!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • When you think of the word “peace”, what comes to mind? Do you think of tranquil settings, that relaxing day in the hammock in the back yard under the shade tree? • Do you think if the kids being at a babysitter for a few ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Family Is Divine In Origin. Series

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on May 2, 2013

For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh’? So they are no longer two, but one flesh. What therefore God has joined together let no man separate.” (Matthew 19:1-6).

The Bible teaches that the institution of family is of divine origin and purpose. It also provides guidelines for good relations within the family. A commitment to the divine principles provides today’s best hope for the recovery of family life. Marriage is a divine institution, ordained and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational