Sermons on Noahs Story:

Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mountaintops And Valleys

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 8, 2003

A message taken from the story of David and Goliath on the purpose of Mountaintops and Valleys in the life of the believer.

Mountaintops And Valleys I Samuel 17 Introduction I remember talking to someone a few years ago and they ask me this question. “Why does God allow bad things to happen to people?” Why are people unhappy in a miserable marriage was the issue at stake. This individual went on to mention other ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-49

Denomination: Baptist

At The Foot Of The Cross: Love Series

Contributed by Kathleen Kisner on Aug 12, 2002

The Good Friday story told from the perspective of Mary the mother of James the younger and Joses

I’ll be right there! Yes. Yes, I am one of the women who followed Jesus. We’re on our way to the tomb. I am his aunt Mary, sister-in-law to Mary the mother of Jesus. Jesus truly was a remarkable man, full of love and without a doubt, the son of God. I first meet Mary when Jesus was a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:33-41

Denomination: Methodist

Joash: Almost Revival Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Aug 17, 2002

2d in series "Revival in the Land" Looks at the Roadblocks to Revival seen in the story of Joash

In June of 1995, after years of planning and research costing multiple billions of dollars, the space shuttle Discovery was scheduled to launch for the first of seven missions which would rendevous with the Russian Space station Mir, in preparation for the launch of the International space station ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 12:1-18, 2 Chronicles 24:17-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Losing The Battle To Win The War

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Jun 10, 2002

A easy alliterated outline that people remember on Monday. Story of winning life’s war

Losing the Battle to Win the War 1 Samuel 17:28-54 (sorry Illustrations are not fleshed out) Intro: David said, “I want to fight God’s War, not his own battle. We may win momentary battles in life, but lose war (success, kids, marriage) How did David win the war... 1.) RECONGIZED THE REAL ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:28-54

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Jabez Factor--Living Above Our Circumstances, Part 1

Contributed by Leo Launio on Oct 14, 2003

How to live above our circumstances? The story and prayer of Jabez will show us how.

May 4, 2002 I. INTRODUCTION: A. The theme for the month of May is prayer. B. There are many things that we can discuss and talk that relate to prayer. 1. We can discuss about answered prayers 2. We can talk about men and women of prayer 3. Bible promises about prayer 4. Important ingredients of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Adventist

Jesus, Son Of David, Has Mercy

Contributed by Robert Armstrong on Oct 26, 2000

Just like in the story of Blind Bartemeaus, Jesus has mercy on all who ask.

Have you ever had that feeling that God wants you to do something? Lately, I have had this feeling that God wants me to tell my story. I don’t know why it was laid upon my heart to tell it. I guess I really don’t need to know why. Nor do I offer any apology for doing so. For did not Christ ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Methodist

The End

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jan 5, 2001

Everyone wants to know the end of a story. That alone makes people candidates for hearing the gospel.

Although I’m sure there are exceptions, it has been apparent at least in my own personal observations, that people need to see things through to a finish. Just a few years ago a man named Vernon Howell and his deluded followers attacked ATF agents. Then they barricaded themselves against the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:57-58

Denomination: Orthodox

The Rich Fool – Balancing The Temporal With The Eternal Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Feb 11, 2002

Jesus told a story in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to balance the temporary with the eternal.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: There are many literary forms used in the Bible. There is poetry, proverb, legal document, dramatic narrative, hymn, sermon, theological treatise, personal letter, and apocalyptic vision. And sprinkled into all of these genres are figures of speech ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Can We Talk To The Dead? Series

Contributed by Marty Baker on Mar 13, 2002

This messages addresses the culture fascination with psychics. It is based on the OT Story of Saul and the Medium of Endor.

Can You Talk to the Dead? Dr. Marty Baker Stevens Creek Community Church Church of God Augusta, GA 1 Samuel 28:1-25 March 3, 2002 Introduction: Movie Trailer from "Dragonfly". Do you believe that you can talk to someone who has crossed over to the other side? A Washington Post Weekly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Church Of God

Trust – It's All Or Nothing

Contributed by Mark Haines on Sep 8, 2001

A deductive exposition of the text introduced with a series of stories about the necessity of trust in all relationships.

Topic: God/Trust Theme: God’s Presence/Trusting God Purpose: to be the Holy Spirit’s second witness calling God’s people in my care to trust God completely because he is with us and will not abandon us. Response: Individuals choosing to trust God in this new school year will stand to pray with ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Zacchaeus

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 12, 2001

WE ARE REMINDED IN THIS STORY THAT THERE ARE MILLIONS OF ZACCHAEUS’ IN THE WORLD. HAVE WE HAD AN EFFECT ON THEIR LIFE?

ZACCHAEUS LUKE 19:1-10 I. ZACCHAEUS A. Not much known about him B. He was a man made rich by greed and selfishness. A man who knew he wasn‘t doing right, feeling guilty, knew his situation but didn’t have the heart to get out -his wrong was not being a tax collector but was in over taxing ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Church Of God

When Halfway Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 28, 2001

Luke interrupts his story of the missionary journeys to introduce the reader to a man named Apollos.

A Study of the Book of Acts Sermon # 32 “When Halfway is not Enough!” Acts 18:24-28 In our last study we saw that, “It is always too soon to Quit!” The apostle Paul found the task before him in Corinth almost overwhelming. The immorality of the city coupled with the fact that he was alone, left ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:24-28, Acts 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

What's Your Struggle?

Contributed by Robert Rust on Oct 18, 2000

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia.

Our story this week takes us to the city of Philippi, a Roman colony within Macedonia. Luke, who is the author of the Book of Acts tells us that Paul and some of his followers were evangelizing in the surrounding area when they become embroiled in a conflict that pits religious, economic and class ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-34

Here Am I

Contributed by Andrew Stringer on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story .

Introduction: All of us who know anything at all about the Bible are familiar with this story . . . how that . . . . 1. God spoke to Abraham to get out of his country into Canaan, and he did 2. God told Abraham that He would bless him by giving him a son and making his son into a nation 3. Sarah ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14