Sermons on Obsessions:

Solutions For Jealous Tendencies

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 19, 2003

Jealousy creates destructive behavior. The best people of the day were swept up in a wave of jealous retribution. "But the Jews aroused the devout of the city and instigated a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and drove them out of their district."

The Roots Of Jealousy (Acts 13:42-52) Illustration:JEALOUSY It is the eyes of other people that ruin us. If all but myself were blind, I should want neither a fine house nor fine furniture. Benjamin Franklin. There is a fable of an eagle which could out fly another, and the other didn’t like ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:40-52

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love That Connects I Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Nov 8, 2004

Most Americans cannot fathom a group of unrelated people of different age groups, classes, and cultures with differing talents and interests who have been glued together by a common faith in Jesus Christ. But this kind of bond -- the kind God wants a chu

Love that Connects, (I) (Romans 12:9-12) 1. This past week, Hannah had a little trouble with her car…..it would grind when she turned…..thought to check the power steering fluid….. 2. One of our friends in the Chicago area is terrible about maintaining things…..older car…out of oil….burned out ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Our Words

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Sep 27, 2004

to encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up.

The Power of Our Words Ephesians 4:29-32 Primary Purpose: To encourage the congregation to use their words to build others up. In his book “The Weight of Your Words” author Joseph Stowell tells the following story: "My junior high school had scheduled its annual operatic production. Talented ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: Baptist

The Last Days

Contributed by John Gerald on Sep 20, 2004

WARNINGS ABOUT THE SINS OF THE LAST DAYS.

THE LAST DAYS! Rev. John W. Gerald I. THE OBSESSION OF MATERIALISM Luke 16:15 And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:11-14

Denomination: Methodist

Sojourners And Pilgrims Series

Contributed by William Nowak on Apr 14, 2002

As "sojourners and pilgrims" in this world, how are we to conduct ourselves?

I Peter 2:9-12 “Sojourners and Pilgrims” Intro—It is a fact of life that peoples’ perceptions of events and other people differ...no two witnesses to an event ever see exactly the same thing in the same way, because not only do their views of the event differ, but also the amount of attention they ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty For Ashes

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Oct 2, 2002

September 11th Rememberance Service

I. A Time of Healing A. Text: Isaiah 61:1-3 “The spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound; To ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-3

Sweat Is The Glue Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 30, 2012

Service, ministry, outreach

SWEAT IS THE GLUE Phil 2: 1-11 (p831) Nov. 7, 2010 INTRODUCTION: It's impossible to love people that you don't know! let me say that one more time: "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO LOVE PEOPLE YOU DON'T KNOW" You can feel compassion for people, a burden for hurting and lost groups but to truly love ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Setting Ourselves Free

Contributed by Darryl Ward on Dec 5, 2009

When we forgive others, we are also setting ourselves free.

Whether we love it or hate it, we all will be familiar with Coronation Street, UK’s longest running soap opera. I am not much of a television watcher, but I do have a soft spot for the street. One reason is that the characters are like real people. They have flaws and blemishes, they do not wake ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Anglican

The Passionate Pursuit Of God

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jul 15, 2008

This message explores the question, "What are you passionate about?"

If I were to ask you, “What is your passion?” How would you answer? Passion is an emotion - its something or someone that we feel strongly about. I think we can be passionate about a lot of things... I see a lot of people that are passionate for sports. Okay, I confess, I am one of those... In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

What To Do When Bad Things Happen To God's People

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Mar 5, 2012

God's people often ask "Why has this happened to me?" However, God is not so much interested in why as "what." In this fallen world we cannot prevent bad things from happening. What we do in response to them is another question.

WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOD’S PEOPLE? Acts 16:25-34 25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Baptist

Dry As Dust (Lesson 1 In Revival Series) Series

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jan 24, 2008

The world is looking for God! But many of God’s chosen are asleep in their pews. For revival to come to this land, it must start with God’s people. (II Chr. 7:14)

I. GODS VISUAL AID OF REVIVAL A. Ezekiel is a man confronted with a congregation of God’s people who are discouraged, displaced and spiritually dead. When circumstances are bleakest, ground is fertile for revival. God took Ezekiel to the top of a mount and gave him a demonstration of his power ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Going Through The Valley

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Aug 1, 2013

Mountain-Top experiences may be good but can easily get you in your head. We must not forget that the Valley experiences are the ones that shape, discipline and position you where God desires you to be.

Opening illustration: Five year old Johnny was in the kitchen as his mother made supper. She asked him to go into the pantry and get her a can of tomato soup, but he didn’t want to go in alone. "It’s dark in there and I’m scared." She asked again, and he persisted. Finally she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Silenced By Jesus"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jan 29, 2015

A sermon about allowing Jesus to silence the demons which seek to destroy you.

"Silenced by Jesus" Mark 1:21-28 Pastor Neil Cole tells the story about a young man named Sean. Sean was an outstanding musician before drugs took everything from him. Sean had sold all his instruments to feed his speed habit. He had lost all his jobs because he would often steal to buy ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Blessings Of Unity & Hope Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 22, 2015

In Christ we have a living hope that lifts us from fear and despair. We also have unity, which is not uniformity but a celebration of diversity. We are truly blessed.

Bible Blessings – the Blessings of Unity & Hope, Romans 15:5-13 -Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts (22 November 2015) With Thanksgiving approaching, we have lots of blessings to be thankful for. We've seen in this series that the Bible is a treasury ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:5-13

Denomination: Congregational