Sermons on Offend:

The Problems Created By Desertion

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

We live in an age when it is common for Fathers to desert their wives or children because they get tired of marriage. Some desert their callings because of the sufferings involved seem tougher than they originally conceived.

Illustration:During WWII six Navy pilots left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching the seas for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain had ordered a blackout of all lights on the ship. Over and over the frantic pilots radioed, asking ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love's Last Resort

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. As disciples of Jesus we've committed ourselves to be like our Master. a. Those are pretty big sandals to fill! 1) "Perfect, attaining to measure ... of Christ" (Eph. 4:13). 2) "We proclaim him, ad. & tch. ... perfect in Christ" (Col. 1:28). 3) "Be perfect as Father in heaven is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-13

Gossip: Deadly Sin Of The Tongue

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This is the time of year when many of us are making/breaking new year's resolutions! a. Lose weight. b. Read Bible through .... read each day. c. Become more involved in life/ministry of the church. 2. Another resolution which many of us need to make (seldom made this time of year) ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-6

God Can't Bless Idle Worship

Contributed by R. Darrel Davis on Oct 27, 2001

A message on the elements of true worship.

God Can’t Bless Idle Worship Luke 7:36-50 Introduction: Richard Roney is Chief of Chaplain Services at the VA Medical Center in Marion, Illinois. He reminds pastors they aren’t the only ones who hear excuses about not attending church; as a hospital chaplain, he’s heard more than his share: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Words And Wonders

Contributed by Joe Durai on Nov 13, 2001

Words produce wonders or horrors!

WORDS AND WONDERS Words are powerful. They are spirit carriers. Out of the spiritual comes the natural; for out of the unseen comes the things that are seen. Men and matters are moved and molded by spirits. God could have brought forth the world with His thoughts. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:36

Denomination: Apostolic

Prayer Of Agreement

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 30, 2002

The "Prayer of Agreement" is a potential force unused by the modern church.

The Prayer of Agreement Mt. 18:19 "Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20 For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. (NIV) 2 Chron. 7:14 if my people, who are called by my name, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:19-20, 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

When Jesus Went Home

Contributed by Mike Honzell on Feb 12, 2002

how unbelief hinders God’s Work

WHEN JESUS WENT HOME Matthew 13: 53-58 INTRODUCTION: A. When Jesus finished the kingdom parables, He returned home to Nazareth to visit 1. There, He taught in the synagog of Nazareth a. No doubt, His message was the same it had been as He traveled throughout ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:53-58

Denomination: Baptist

Happy [orthodox] Easter!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on May 15, 2002

The difference in dating Western and Eastern Easter

In the name of the +Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen (the organist strikes up the first line of “Jesus Christ is Risen today”) Yes, Happy Easter! Jesus Christ is risen today! Now, we know that the resurrection of Jesus Christ Our Lord and Saviour is proclaimed each and every ...read more

Scripture: John 14:15-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Order In The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 29, 2002

Church problems are like physical problems: if left unsolved, they grow and become worse, and they infect more people. The local church is a body; and what germs are to the physical body, sin is to the spiritual body.

ORDER IN THE CHURCH 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 INTRO: When problems are not solved, they grow and become worse. A sliver left in the finger can become infected and cause a toxic condition so serious that surgery may become necessary. If you tell your doctor that you stepped on a rusty nail, he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Come To The Table

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jun 6, 2002

A parable of communion

Come to the Table Scripture Reading: 1 Cor. 11:23-29 INTRO: Once upon a time: there was a certain young man who had a nice fast car. • Picked up a friend for school function, • En route, driver went a little too fast, lost control • Car careened off road into tree; • driver survived, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Red Seas Of Life

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 3, 2003

The Red Sea that stood between the Israelites and deliverance was both real and frightening. But often just as real and just as frightening are the "Red Seas" we encounter in our Christian life.

THE RED SEAS OF LIFE "By faith they passed through the Red Sea as by dry land, whereas the Egyptians, attempting to do so, were drowned." Hebrews 11:29 "When Moses and his people from Egypt’s land did flee" Their enemies behind them, and in front of them the sea, God raised the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:29

Denomination: Baptist

Sow Your Seed, Cast Your Net, And Let God Handle The Harvest

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Feb 10, 2007

WE DO NOT DECIDE WERE TO PLANT THE GOSPEL SEED BUT WE ARE CALLED TO SOW IT .

SOW YOUR SEED, CAST YOUR NET, AND LET GOD HANDLE THE HARVEST By Rev. Scott Epperson 2/2/07 (Mat 13:31) Another parable put he forth unto them, saying, The kingdom of heaven is like to a grain of mustard seed, which a man took, and sowed in his field: (Mat 13:32) Which indeed is the least of all ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Be A Bad Christian

Contributed by Robert Doran on Mar 7, 2007

In this sermon I wish to encourage people to be real for God and to seek a relationship with Jesus Christ which is what everyone needs. We need to be careful about how we as believers treat those outside of the faith and those new to the faith.

Sermon March 11,2007 ‘How to be a bad Christian’ Years ago ,a British missionary asked the former Prime Minister of India Dr. Gandhi If he would consider becoming a Christian. Gandhi said no The missionary said why Ghandi had seen how the so called Christians in South Africa had treated non whites ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:1-25

Denomination: Methodist

How To Cope With Peer Pressure Series

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

Peer influence by itself is not bad Prov. 27:17. By Iron, iron itself is sharpened, so one man sharpens another. Fellowship with other youths can sharpen your personality and make you a better person, on condition that they have mature, healthy attitudes

HOW TO COPE WITH PEER PRESSURE Many youths I have talked to admit that they did not really like the life they were living nor the things they are doing? Peer pressure. Everyone I am with is into these things and that has a big influence on me – says some of them. I don’t want to lose my friends by ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:17

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive Endlessly Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Oct 26, 2006

Forgiving endlessly is the doorway to spiritual breakthroughs, and may be the missing link in your search for spiritual power.

“Forgive Endlessly” (Luke 17:1-10) Welcome to FFC’s 50-Day Adventure! And our journey begins with a close look inside the issue of forgiveness. In fact, I’ve come to believe that few things are as hard to do as forgive. Yes, forgiveness is probably the single, most difficult thing to do. But when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Baptist