Sermons on Not By Works:

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2001

Much of God’s wisdom can be found in the book of Proverbs. Two subjects covered are: 1- Hard work 2- Drinking and drunkenness.

PROVERBIAL WISDOM INTRO.- Proverbial wisdom. I want to share some of God’s wisdom from the book of Proverbs, but first let me share some good quips and quotes or words of wisdom from man. - It’s all right to be dumb, but it’s stupid to make a career out of it. - Ignorance is not the problem. ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Frustration To Faith Series

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 18, 2000

Habakkuk was perplexed why god seemed inactive when both church and state of Israel was corrupt but was assured that God was working his purposes out.

Do you sometimes get frustrated? If so, you’re not alone. The prophet Habakkuk did! The golden days for Israel when King David and King Solomon ruled a united and prosperous nation were long gone. The nation had split in two and was held in scorn by its powerful neighbours. But what was ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Control Issue Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Dec 2, 2000

The second in a series on the 10 Commandments dealing with how the human craving to be in control translates to making graven images, idolatry, worshiping the work of our hands.

One of the Christmas cards I got this year wasn’t really a Christmas card. It wasn’t even a Hannukah card. It was a Solstice card. It came from an old friend of mine named Sally who sang soprano in my medieval chamber vocals ensemble and taught me Middle Eastern dancing. (That’s belly dancing, to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-5, Deuteronomy 5:8-10, Deuteronomy 4:15-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Window Of Opportunity Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 15, 2002

Through prayer, God will open a window of opportunity for us to work past our stresses, our conflicted feelings, and even our sins and shortcomings.

Life is tough. Am I going to get any argument about that? The philosopher Thomas Hobbes said that human life was solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short. Wow! Not the kind of stuff we expect on Sunday morning. Supposed to be all, “Praise the Lord”! But deep down, lots of people do ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:21-33, 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Character Counts

Contributed by Richard White on Feb 24, 2005

This was actually delivered by my son Matt. He preached during YOUTH SUNDAY. Character counts, and we all should still be working on it.

Character counts: I am working on it I. How does one pick a plumber? a mechanic? a carpet-layer? an evangelist? a truck driver? The answer: By referral. What others are saying about that person. Very heavy weights (like people’s respect and confidence) are hung on the thin wire of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Feast Of First Fruits Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 11, 2005

First Fruits represents a commitment by God to us and by us to Him. He is committed to work out His will, and we are to be committed to serve Him.

First Fruits (HaBikkurim) (Leviticus 23:9-14) 1. “Kokomo is known as the "City of Firsts," a civic claim made by other towns, though likely not with the conviction of this mid-Indiana hub of innovation. For the record, Kokomo boasts it is the birthplace of the FIRST push-button car radio, the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:9-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sunday! Are You Ready?

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 28, 2005

Jesus’ resurrection consumated the salvation work of God for every sinner. The Lord’s death, burial and resurrection all come together in baptism, too.

Did you know that it was Sunday when God began creation? The first day of the week God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light! And God saw the light that it was good. It was Sunday. Did you know that it was Sunday when Jesus was raised from the dead? The first day of the week those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God-Pleasing Faith Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 4, 2005

Hebrews 11 tells What Faith IS and what Faith DOES. Biblical faith will Worship (Abel), Walk (Enoch), Work (Noah), and Wait (Abraham)

God-Pleasing Faith Hebrews 11 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 11:1-6 INTRODUCTION: Everyone has faith. A Houston Pastor named John Bisagno put it this way: "Faith is the heart of life. You go to a doctor whose name you can’t pronounce. He gives you a prescription you cannot read. You take it to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Bread, The Cup, And The Lamb Series

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A Good Friday focus on the last supper. When our congregation observed Good Friday this sermon had hymns and communion worked between the points.

Introduction: How old was the little Lord Jesus when his family returned from Egypt? You remember the story; the wisemen came and brought their gifts to the little child. Many feel that Jesus may have been nearly 2 when they arrived. Herod insanely jealous and anxious to keep his throne declared ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

A Mother's Love

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on May 17, 2005

A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members.

A Mother’s Love Thesis: A mother’s love is demonstrated by her eager attitude toward her family work and by her word’s of wisdom and insight to the family members. Humor Illustrations: Hilarious Words of Motherly Wisdom from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Ain't Over Till It's Over Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jun 22, 2005

The 7th sermon in a series on Joshua. The sermon emphasizes the importance of not giving up when God’s still got work for us to do.

Introduction: 1. A young woman brought her fiancé home to meet her parents for thanksgiving dinner. After dinner, the girl’s mother asked her husband to find out about the young man. The father invited him to his study for a talk. "So what are your plans?" the father asked the young man. "I’m a ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Great Joy In The City

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 5, 2005

The Christian finds joy in being freed from guilt, anticipating an eternal reward, having fellowship with God, and being part of God’s work.

Great Joy In the City Acts 8:5-8 INTRO.: You can see almost anything in the city. You can see poverty and plenty, sorrow and happiness, but cities are seldom known as places of great joy. They are places where people work, live, and perhaps celebrate, but not where they simply enjoy themselves. not ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:5-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment Plus

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jan 10, 2005

People tend to associate commitment with emotions. If they feel the right way, then they can follow through on their commitments. But true commitment doesn’t work that way.

17, October 2004 Dakota Community Church Commitment Plus Introduction: At the age of 67, Thomas Edison watched as fire destroyed much of his work and equipment. Is it time to retire? Is it time to hang up the lab coat? - No way. "All our mistakes are burned up," the inventor said. "Now we can ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:29-31

Denomination: Mennonite

Living In Grace Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 7, 2005

Living in grace is knowin the past from which you were saved and being God’s workmanship for the world to see our good works.

Living In Grace (Eph. 2:1-8) Intro: A. Once upon a time... There was a young illiterate couple named Dave and Carol. Dave and Carol had recently confessed faith in Jesus Christ and were baptized. And wanting to be more involved in the activities of the church, they regularly attended the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Judgment Seat Of Christ Series

Contributed by Richard Bowman on Feb 9, 2005

Paul tells us that some will enter heaven even though their life work was basically worthless spiritually. This is both good news and bad news.

THE JUDGMENT SEAT OF CHRIST Warsaw Christian Church, 1/9/05 Richard M. Bowman, Pastor Texts: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15; 2 Corinthians 5:10 According to the grace of God given to me, like a skilled master builder I laid a foundation, and someone else is building on it. Each builder must choose with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ