Sermons on Objection:

How To Help People Improve Their Listening Skills

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Listening is one of the finest ways to show people how much we love them. Love is patient and kind.

"Let everyone be quick to hear, slow to speak and slow to become angry." (James 1:19) Illustration:Two psychiatrists meet at their 20th college reunion. One is vibrant, while the other looks withered and worried. "So what’s your secret?" the older looking psychiatrist asks. "Listening to other ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fiery Serpent--Death And Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 2 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how the brass serpent made by Moses parallels the redeeming grace of Christ’s crucifixion.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 2 The Fiery Serpent—Death and Deliverance Scripture Ref: Numbers 21:5-9 John 3:14-15 Exodus 16:3 Romans 8:3-4 Psalm 34:4-5 2 Corinthians 5:21 Luke 2:38 John 14:6 Other Ref: All the Messianic Prophecies of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:5-9

The Purpose Of The Church- Worship Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Jul 17, 2003

One of the purposes of the church is to Worship God

INTRODUCTION  Purpose Driven Church. What drives the church? Are we tradition driven? Are we personality driven? Financially driven? Program or building driven? Event driven? Seeker driver?  Explain the reason for having a purpose.  The starting point for every church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

True Leadership Requires Faith Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Sep 20, 2004

Moses was one of the greatest leaders in History, especially in the Old Testament. He was the deliverer, the great law giver, the great statesman who was used mightily of God in his day. Yet had it not been for his faith, we would have never heard of Mo

TRUE LEADERSHIP REQUIRES FAITH Heb 11:23-29 Have faith! That is an admonition often heard, often from those who are not going through the things we are going through. Have faith in God, for faith is only as good as its object. Our faith must be in God, in his word, in his promises. “Without ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist

United With Christ As A Vine! Series

Contributed by Stephen Elmer on Jul 31, 2004

Your Union With Christ Is Like The Union Between A Vine And Its Branches!

“United We Stand!” United With Christ As A Vine! John 15:1-8 Introduction: 1. Exploring The Doctrine Of A Christian’s Union With Christ! - IE: “Clue” - Searching Through The Mansion Of The Entire New Testament, Gathering From Room To Room Clues About The Mystery Of Our Union With Christ! - ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Nine Ways The Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 17, 2004

The Holy Spirit helps us heal from past rejections, accusations and abuses through His grace. We all have experienced terrible adversity in our past experiences. Instead of dwelling on these past hurts the Holy Spirit has a way of using them to give us gr

Nine Ways the Holy Spirit Helps Us Live Out His Forgiveness Illustration:A woman confessed to me that she had lied about me. She then asked for my forgiveness. I told her she was forgiven. She took me at my word, and our relationship has been good ever since. But what if she had badgered me ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Night They Saw The Writing On The Wall

Contributed by Guy Glass on Sep 2, 2004

God is both a God of patience, and a God of swift judgment. Here in this chapter we see the swiftness by which God executes His judgment on sin!

THE NIGHT THEY SAW THE WRITING ON THE WALL Daniel 5:1-31 INTRODUCTION: This chapter gives us a view of an occurrence that we are watching, and have absolutely no control over the ending. We are seeing a tragedy in the making. This very night one kingdom will cease to exist, and another will take ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Trust The Word Series

Contributed by Christopher Hill on Apr 14, 2004

The gospel according to John features the Word as Creator and Sustainer and Savior. It is through the word that we can worship and find restoration.

Title: What’s the word? Text: The Gospel according to John Series: Walking with Jesus through the gospels Date: April 18, 2004 I. Author, provenance, and purpose of this gospel. A. Written between 70-90 a.d. 1. Probably written after the apocalypse. 2. A compilation of writings from throughout ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Isnt Puzzling"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on May 4, 2003

on the parts and pieces of Church life.

“It Isn’t Puzzling.” 1 Corinthians 12:4-31 In our scripture this morning we find one of the greatest examples of the church, that God would ever give us. It is so easy to understand and yet sometimes it is so hard to put into real practice. Today though I have an interactive exercise ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Day The Lord Got Mad

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

An expanded outline, examining Jesus’ anger with what was happening at the church in Thyatira.

THE DAY THE LORD GOT MAD Several years ago driving through the Ocala National Forest at night, I spotted a large brown object lying in the middle of the road. I thought it looked like it might be a bear cub that had been struck by a car. I got out and looked at it, and sure enough, that’s what ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Not A Pretty Cross

Contributed by Eric Smith on May 15, 2005

21st century Christians have made the cross into a showpiece of artwork, but the cross that Jesus died on was never intended to be a showpiece, or fine art.

It Was Not A Pretty Cross Rev. Eric D. Smith Matt 27:22-35 22 Pilate saith unto them, What shall I do then with Jesus which is called Christ? They all say unto him, Let him be crucified. 23 And the governor said, Why, what evil hath he done? But they cried out the more, saying, Let him be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-35

Denomination: Apostolic

The Devil's Trophies (Part I) Series

Contributed by J. Martin on Jun 12, 2005

The Bible advises that we should run away from the devil in order to avoid becoming fair game. The Bible also provides the experiences of some characters that, without caution, got themselves caught by the devil and became his trophies. The question thu

Nowadays, our society marks its victories with a symbolic object known as a trophy. According to the dictionary, a trophy is “an object, reminder of a success or victory; an award given in a contest; spoils obtained from a war to credit triumph.” I remember being sent to a dealership in Austin, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Intentional Life: Going To Church

Contributed by Chris Mccall on Feb 5, 2007

An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized.

Intentional Life: Going to Church This week, we will continue our series on living an intentional life. Remember: An intentional life is one with purpose. The purpose is followed with a bold and steady determination until the desired outcome is realized. In other words, an intentional life has ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mary's Wonderful Song Of Praise

Contributed by Terry Tuley on Nov 21, 2000

A sermon to exalt Jesus and put into perspective the true motive and character of Mary

The Song of Mary Luke 1:46-55 What is so special about Mary? Should she be an object of our worship because she was chosen to be the mother of our Lord? Should she be looked upon as a mediator (go between) when we pray? There is not an ounce of scripture that instructs us to do so. In fact the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Baptist