Sermons on Original State:

What To Do When We Become Overwhelmed Series

Contributed by Greg Irby on Jun 12, 2013

What should we do when we find ourselves overwhelmed

Text: Various Introduction: We have looked at the prophet Elijah over the last several weeks and how that he had become overwhelmed resulting in him running for his life, asking the Lord to take his life. All of us are susceptible to becoming overwhelmed. Just to review briefly remember that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

Pomp And Circumstance Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 19, 2012

A Christmas message about all the events of Christmas that was exciting and such a BIG DEAL that the Lord worked many miracles to announce. Ended with communion.

Pomp and Circumstances Theme: To show that this was a BIG DEAL about Christ coming. When we take communion it is also a BIG DEAL of Pomp and Circumstance. Introduction As I have been pondering over the Christmas story I am amazed by how much went into the preparation for the coming of Jesus this ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-60

Denomination: Church Of God

Your "Id" Please...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Aug 9, 2013

To aspire for the unique identity John (Son of Zebedee) had amongst the disciples "The Disciple whom JESUS LOVED".

YOUR "ID" PLEASE... It's quiz time folks. Not a tough (for regular Bible readers') question comes your way. Name the disciple whom Jesus loved. If your answer is John, Son of Zebedee, brother of James, pat yourself on the back. ...read more

Scripture: John 4:8

Denomination: *other

Sword And Trowel Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Feb 25, 2013

Prayer, preparation, and a passion for the cause of God are the keys to Israel's defense under Nehemiah.

We’re skipping over chapter 3, which consists of a roster of those engaged in the work effort. Nehemiah has his workers carefully organized to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem. The Hebrew word for “rebuild” was also used for the healing of a wound. Nehemiah divides the work into ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Congregational

Hope Amid Hedonism Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Aug 7, 2012

Much of today's attack on Christian morality and natural marriage results from the conflict between a Biblical understanding of what it means to be human and hedonism.

Nineteenth Sunday in Course 2012 Verbum Domini Ann Scheidler of the Thomas More Society recently wrote her supporters a letter that told a rather startling, but unsurprising story: “Twenty-five militant homosexual couples–most of whom live outside of Cook County [Illinois]–barged ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

The Cure For The Common Church Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 8, 2012

Don't try to hide the fact you have quarrels and fights. Deal with the fact that there is divisions and disagreement. Divisions distract us. Learn the principles that can be the cure for the common church.

Intro: What is it that causes fights and quarrels or division? We see division in families, marriages, teams, governments, and of course churches? Why? Listen to what James the brother of Jesus has to say. James 4.1-3 “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Aren’t they caused ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

God And Your Government

Contributed by Willem Nel on May 17, 2014

My HOPE however is not in my or your vote, but it is in God who with His unconditional love will use us to bring His way and will to our society. The Psalmist said some may trust in horses, some in chariots and it seems like some are trusting in our votes

God and Government As we approach another national election in South Africa, once more there is a cry from the people of South Africa for good and godly people to be elected to the various offices of government at all levels. The Bible says that when good people run things, everyone is glad. But ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: *other

Outsiders Made Insiders Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on May 18, 2014

In God's Kingdom there are no outcasts, no outsiders...and gentiles don't have to convert to Judaism to be added to the church. Paul reveals the extent of Christ's embrace.

Introduction: What do the following have in common?...Fraternity & Sorority members, Partners in a law firm, Navy Seals, Congressmen, tenured Professors, licensed electricians, and certified healthcare professionals? They are insiders. Have you ever wanted to be an insider? One thing Jesus made ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Congregational

Answer Four: God's Wisdom Is Revealed Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Apr 21, 2015

Paul gives the Corinthian church a fourth answer to the division in the church. That answer basically is that the church should revolve around the wisdom of God that is revealed by the Holy Spirit, and nothing else.

One of the greatest causes of division in a church is pride. Pride, arrogance, superiority, thinking too highly of oneself—no form or shape of self-centeredness has any part in God’s church. The Corinthians had an intellectual pride that was becoming deeply rooted in the church. This ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:6-13

Denomination: Baptist

Adoption As Sons

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 10, 2014

As believers we are united to the one who has all power and is able to provide, protect and preserve..........

Adoption as Sons 2 Corinthians 6:14/18 Romans 8:14/15 “For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” In these verses God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18

Denomination: *other

God's Mercy And Judgement Series

Contributed by Andrew Drury on Mar 26, 2015

It teaches how the life of Elisha is applicable to us

2 Kings 2: 19 - 25 - the third sermon on the life of Elisha Below is the outline of the sermon, I preached on 18 September 2011 at West Ewell Evangelical Church, Surrey: We are continuing the occasional sermon series on Elisha (‘God saves’). The second narrative of the two , in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Adoption As Sons

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Jul 17, 2014

The believer has received the spirit of adoption whereby we cry Abby, Father

Adoption as Sons 2 Corinthians 6:14/18 Romans 8:14/15 “For as many as are led by the spirit of God, they are the sons of God. For ye have not received the spirit of bondage again to fear; but ye have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, Abba, Father.” In these verses God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:14-15

Denomination: *other

God Moments Of Amazing Grace Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

Special moments in our lives when God acts in amazing ways.

THE GOD MOMENT PRINCIPLE – AMAZING RESCUE (EXODUS 12:1-13 21-23) INTRODUCTION: I HAD AN AMAZING CHILDHOOD: 1. IN THE WINTER I WASN’T JUST AN NHL SUPERSTAR, I WAS SIX NHL TEAMS, ALL WITH AT LEAST TWO LINES, AND NO MADEUP NAMES, IN MY BACK YARD. 2. I WAS KING OF THE CASTLE UNTIL ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 12:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Church's Garden Of Gethsemane

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Sep 6, 2009

If we understand how it happened, and the redemption of Christ, even the clergy abuse scandal can give us cause for hope.

September 13, 2009 24th Sunday in Course The Gospel I just proclaimed for you is the first of two summits in Mark’s explanation of Jesus the Nazarene. To emphasize Peter’s proclamation that Jesus is Messiah, Mark omits all the detail that Matthew gives, particularly his entrusting of the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35

Denomination: Catholic

All Hail The Power Of Jesus Name Series

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a Hymnology Sermon Series teaching the stories behind some of the most well known hymns found in our hymnal.

Philippians 2:5-11 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed