Sermons on Outstretched Hands:

The 'ifs' Of Life"

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

"There are only two constants in the world: Christ and change." -Lyle Schaller

“THE ‘IFS’ OF LIFE By: Dr. Dennis Deese – www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 11:16-57 John Tomlin is remembered as the first victim of the Columbine massacre to be buried. The death of this bright and ambitious young man left immeasurable hurt in the heart of his parents, John ...read more

Scripture: John 11:16-57

Pushing The Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 9, 2003

PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF TROUBLE; PEACE IS THE PRESENCE OF GOD. GOD AND PEACE ABIDE IN THIS LIFE. There has to be more.

PUSHING THE ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I wish I were a carpenter, they can work 8 hours, and as they pack up their tools they can see what they have done. A family member, teacher,a preacher and a minister may never see what they have accomplished. PEACE IS NOT THE ABSENCE ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:36-40, Exodus 4:2-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When God Breaks His Silence Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 22, 2004

When God breaks His Silence

Revelation 10:1-2a, “Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven, surrounded by a cloud, with a rainbow over his head. His face shone like the sun, and his feet were like pillars of fire. And in his hand was a small scroll, which he had unrolled.” I saw (eidon) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Thomas

Contributed by Dan Cale on Dec 15, 2003

This is a first person Easter sermon from the perspective of Thomas Jesus Disciple.

I Thomas John 20:19-29 Stop reading at v27a- Before you tell them what Jesus said to me, let me introduce myself and share with a little background to this; the one thing I seem to be remembered for. My name is Thomas I was born and raised in the area of Galilee. A Hebrew by birth and an avid ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: *other

God Uses Imperfect People

Contributed by James Buchanan on Jun 19, 2004

From the book of Judges, we see the story of Ehud and how God uses imperfect people (like you and I) to accomplish his purposes.

Now, this is not a true story—mind you, but an apocryphal writing in which the pope in medieval times was persuaded by some of his more conservative advisors to endure no longer the presence of Jews in the very heart and core of world Christianity. The Jews of Rome were evicted from their homes by ...read more

Scripture: Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Inhabited By The Big G

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 18, 2003

Learn the reality of the fact that God lives on the inside of us.

Inhabited by the Big G The Reality of God-in-me 1/22/03 I. Introduction A little girl sat at the breakfast table with her parents one morning. Dad was reading the newspaper. Mom was making waffles. The little girl sat, wide-eyed, staring at her orange juice. She thought for a minute, and then ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heads Up, Hold On, Hide Out

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Nov 30, 2002

The church and the individual have mutual responsibility in finding a place for new believers.

August 25, 2002 Morning Service Text: Mark 8:22-26 Subject: Receiving From God Title: Heads Up, Hold On, and Hide Out Do you like tee shirts? I used to have a large collection of tee shirts. Some of them were eye-catchers for the world to look at. One of them said, "I am not opinionated, I’m just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:22-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fix Your Heart Series

Contributed by David Salisbury on Jan 16, 2003

Lesson 8 in a series. This lesson focuses on how to do good deeds.

Fix Your Heart Matthew 6:1-8 Intro. Father’s Day today. Time to think about our earthly fathers. But also a great time to reflect on our heavenly Father. We have been looking at the Sermon on the Mount and we are moving into a new chapter today. In Matthew 5 Jesus used the phrase Heavenly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Land Of Iraq In The Light Of The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2003

According to Genesis, present day Iraq is located in the region associated with the early days of civilization. According to Revelation, it shall be uniquely associated with the final days of this generation.

THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE LIGHT OF THE BIBLE "Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where, there is gold. The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14, Revelation 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Is Life Fair? - Job Chapter Six Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 21, 2007

This is a study on chapter six of Job.

Jewels From Job Job Chapter #6 Job will answer the accusations of Eliphaz that are found in Job chapter five. His response is found in Job 6-7. Remember Eliphaz has told Job the he does not suffer for no reason. Eliphaz believes that Job has sinned and that is the reason the he is now ...read more

Scripture: Job 6:1-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Resurrection Morning

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007

A sermon on the resurrection morning and its meaning

Resurrection Morning By Bro. David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona MS Matthew 28:1-20 Prayer Introduction This morning we have celebrated the resurrection but how many of us live that resurrection? How many of us find it important in our lives? How important is it to us? I heard a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

V Is For Victory Series

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on May 30, 2007

A study of the word "victory" in Scripture

Introduction 1. 2. As we continue to study our Biblical ABCs... We come to the letter V... V is for Victory... According to the dictionary... victory refers to success or triumph over an enemy in battle... or a successful outcome in a struggle... or overcoming an obstacle. In the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 44:3

Denomination: Nazarene

Paralyzation Of Faith Series

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 15, 2005

Chick-fa-la has an advertising campaign that displays cows holding up signs saying “eat more chicken”. This is cute because the cows are trying to save their own lives by convincing others to “eat more chicken”. If we as Christians expect to be all God

Strife - 1 a: bitter sometimes violent conflict or dissension b : an act of contention : FIGHT, STRUGGLE 2 : exertion or contention for superiority Midian- In the Hebrew Text means Strife. Judges 6 1 And the children of Israel did evil in the sight of the LORD: and the LORD delivered them into ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sit Down, Put Your Feet Up And Relax / The Common Vs The Unique

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 27, 2005

Looking at the fact that Christ’s work is complete.

The Common vs the Unique Gladstone Baptist Church – 25/6/04 Have you ever thought about all the things you and I have to do over and over and over again? Laundry, dishes, ironing, taking out the garbage, making lunch, filling up the car with petrol, doing homework, getting a haircut, telling your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Inside Out Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

God is more interested in who we are than how we look.

Apprenticing Under the Master January 29, 2006 Mark 7:1-7 (Matthew 15:1-20) Inside Out How do you judge your spiritual health? When I was Pastor of Parkdale Neighbourhood Church, we had a woman that was always questioning here relationship with God. She struggled with mental illness, and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-7

Denomination: *other