Sermons on Overcoming Problems:

Lutheran Identity Series: Grace Alone Series

Contributed by Matt Hoffmann on Aug 18, 2010

In this Sermon series we explore some of the treasures of our Reformation Heritage and Identity. This Sermon is based upon the struggles facing the First Century Jewish Christians and those leaders of the Reformation. The Value of God Grace comes to the

Sermon 082210 Hebrews 12:4-24 Well, today we are looking at our last “sola” or “alone” statement of the Reformation. This one is “sola gratia” or “grace alone.” Of all the words that we use in the church, the word Grace is among the “big ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:4-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Why The Law? Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 30, 2010

The first message in a series on Leviticus is an introduction to what we will study for the next five weeks. Paul explains the purpose of the Law in Gal. 3:24 where the law is called a schoolmaster to bring us to Christ.

Leviticus Series #1 Why the LAW? Galatians 3:24 CHCC: June 13, 2010 INTRODUCTION: Recently I looked back over my records of all the sermons I’ve preached at Castle Hills Christian Church and realized that over the past 25 years, I’ve preached from all the books of the New ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Authority Of Jesus Is Challenged Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 3, 2010

In our study of Luke, in the beginning of chapter 20 we find the religious leaders desparate to discredit Jesus and they openly challenge His authority!

Read Luke 20:1-8… Set the stage: Chapter 20 continues the final week of Jesus, after He has entered Jerusalem and after He has made a scene in His clearing of the Temple and chided the money changers and crooked business practices that took place in the Temple! On a side note, when Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Faith

Contributed by David Scudder on Sep 5, 2010

Last time we learned that the purpose of faith was to make the invisible things of God real and to produce confidence in God's promises. Today we'll learn that real faith in God produces three very important things in a believer's life.

Hebrews 11:4 & Genesis 4:3-14 Purpose: To learn how faith saves and what it does after salvation. Aim: I want the listener to be sure they are submitting by faith to God for forgiveness. INTRODUCTION: Abel lived long ago, very far away, in a very different culture, but he has something to say ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Climbing Higher

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Sep 9, 2010

Satan wants to keep us from making progress in our spiritual life. With the Lord’s help, though, we can keep on climbing. To avoid sin’s tragedy, learn Satan’s strategy.

Opening illustration: Pastor Dale Kurtz laughed so hard that his sides ached. He was watching a frustrated squirrel trying to climb the metal pole supporting a bird feeder. The squirrel repeatedly got part way up, then slowly slid down the pole in a heap. In describing this incident, Kurtz wrote, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Parable Of The Forgiving Father Series

Contributed by L Lee on Sep 11, 2010

This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father.

Parable of the forgiving father The text This parable is commonly called the Parable of the prodigal son. But as I read the parable, nothing grips me more than the father. Therefore I would agree with some people that the parable is better known as the Parable of the forgiving father. (Luke ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Christian Church

The Newness Of The Old Old Story

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 13, 2010

The old, old story of Jesus can bring newness to your life today! Regardless of how long you may have known the Lord, He wants to do something new in you today!

The Newness of the Old Old Story -God is into new things. Just think about the fact that He is the Creator. When something is created, it is new. Even if it is made of old material, it is new. -One day a group of scientists got together and decided that man had come a long way and no longer ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Com-Mission Impossible

Contributed by Tim Chinn on Sep 18, 2010

Making the Great Commission my Mission

Com-Mission Impossible Matthew 28:16-20 INTRO: (Start the Mission Impossible theme music) You’ve seen the movies and know the concept. But, how many of us have been given a job that seems like Mission Impossible? We all probably have! Either there wasn’t enough money, or time, or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Sustainer Series

Contributed by Gary Cox on Oct 6, 2010

Look at the Great Comission

Today is week five of our study of the Great Commission found in Matthew 28:18-20. It’s where Jesus said---Go and make disciples, In fact—let’s read it together this morning. All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Love

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Apr 2, 2011

Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love origin

Mayor Gerardo Balmori The Salvation Army Love is a very popular idea in today’s world, it’s on everyone’s lips. Songs are sung, books are written, and films are made all about love. But, we often forget that love is a truly Christian idea. It is seen in its fullness only in Christ. Love ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Darkness And Light

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Apr 3, 2011

The promise and hope of our darkness being turned into light, our blindness into sight.

Ann Landers wrote this story in The Washington Post: “Mrs. Smith was stark-naked and just about to step into the shower when the doorbell rang. She hollered, ‘Who is it?’ He shouted back, ‘It’s the blind man.’ She figured it was safe, so she opened the door. He looked at her in shock and ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Methodist

Jesus Was Generating Something

Contributed by Greg Carr on Apr 15, 2011

Jesus generated a lot of different feelings and actions. In this message we look at the triumphal entry into Jerusalem to see 5 things that Jesus generates in us.

Everyone knows what it is like to ride on a roller coaster; the ups and the downs and the turns and the loops. A roller coaster can be fun and exciting and it can be terrifying and cause anxiety. When I was younger I would love to go on a roller coaster. The faster it was the better it was. I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-48

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Characters In The Palm Sunday Narrative Matthew Chapter 21 Verses 1 To

Contributed by Egerton Gbonda on Apr 16, 2011

PALM SUNDAY MESSAGE

Introduction Many preachers are often faced with familiar Bible stories and a familiar audience or congregation. Familiar stories often appear on what many would call special Sundays like Christmas and Easter. I believe Palm Sunday could be seen as a special Sunday by many. On those so called ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Shortcuts

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on May 8, 2011

We live in a world of shortcuts. They can be harmless or detrimental to our well-being.

“Shortcuts” Matthew 7:13-14 We live in a world of shortcuts. When I drive up to the Wendy’s drive-through menu, I order my usual #6 rather than recite the details of the food order. You have your own shortcuts: mixing laundry loads; hot dinner pick up at Superstore; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Salvation Army

Creation In Crisis--Act 2 Series

Contributed by David Heflin on May 17, 2011

This sermon focuses on creation's fall from God's very good creation. The sermon is both a theodicy as well as laying out the next phase of the biblical story.

Creation In Crisis Genesis 3—Act 2 3/10/11 3KCOC Introduction: The story descends. Last week we began a series about telling the story of the Bible in six acts. The first act is about a good God who created a good creation. Everything was as it should be. The Hebrews call it ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ