Sermons on Pain Pills:

Paying Our Spiritual Debts

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 4, 2001

Debt can be a good thing, spiritually; we owe debts to those who have shaped us, both negatively and positively, and pay that back by sharing in mutual respect and by offering the good news to a generation yet to come.

How do you feel about debt? Do you like debt? Do you take pleasure in interest payments? How many of you say, “Oh, Mr. Greenspan, please don’t lower the interest rate again. I want to pay more. I love debt.” Can I get a show of hands? I thought not. You don’t like debt. I don’t like ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

What The Spirit Comes To Do

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 17, 2011

a look at the words of Jesus to help people better understand what the Holy Spirit does and to assure He's given the opportunity to do those things in their lives & others

John 16:5-15 Intro: Remember when life was complicated? And then, technology fixed it. You see, life used to be complex. You used to have to rise from your seat, walk to a television, and turn the channels. Sometimes, you even had to adjust the antenna. Now, you have one of these: universal ...read more

Scripture: John 16:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Message Of The Angel - ’do Not Be Afraid’

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 17, 2011

The Message of the Angel - ’Do Not Be Afraid’. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info).

SERMON OUTLINE: 1. The "Do not be afraid" of the impossible. (Luke 1:13). 2. The "Do not be afraid" of unanswered prayer: (Luke 1: 30). 3. The "Do not be afraid of salvation. (Luke 2:10-11). 4. The "Do not be afraid" of obedience. (Matthew 1:20). SERMON BODY: Quote: • Researchers at Johns ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:13-38

Denomination: Brethren

Freedom And Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jun 30, 2010

Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility.

Title: Freedom and Responsibility Text: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Truth: Because our actions influence the actions of others, we must learn to balance our freedom with responsibility. Aim: To help them practice responsible freedom toward other Christians. INTRODUCTION Tell about man at a former church ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Life Liberty And The Pursuit Series

Contributed by Brian Harvison on Aug 16, 2008

This is the final in a study of the book of Ecclesiastes

Life Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes 12 Do you remember the Cadillac slogan from a few years ago? Life , Liberty and the Pursuit Ecclesiastes is about the Pursuit And Solomon had his share of pursuits We are wrapping up our study of this book We are skipping chapters 10 and 11, since they are ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When You Die? Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Aug 27, 2012

Part 3 in a series, Answers to a Mormon. Addresses what happens after a person dies.

WHAT HAPPENS WHEN YOU DIE? Answers to a Mormon, Part 3. 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 - 2 Corinthians 5:1-11 On March 6th, just last week, Deputy Sheriff Barbara Pill was killed in the line of duty while attempting to stop a burglary suspect. This week, a large memorial service was held in her memory. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Prisoner Of Christ On The Sea Of Life

Contributed by James May on Aug 11, 2009

Paul sailed into the unknown with the Holy Spirit leading the way. His journey was dangerous and uncomfortable, but he was still in the center of God’s will.

A Prisoner of Christ on the Seas of Life By Pastor Jim May Acts 27:1 – 28: 10 The story of Paul’s capture and sailing on a ship bound for Rome as it pertains to the life of a Christian who has been “captured” for Jesus and sailing through life on the way to our predetermined destiny in the work ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biggest Problem Every Church Faces

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 3, 2009

What’s your church’s biggest problem? Can you name it? Paul names it in Philippians 2:19-23

It was an eye opening experience. I was in the 9th grade in high school and I was playing on the Men’s Varsity Soccer Team. My best friend in my 9th grade class was a guy named Matt. Matt had an older brother named Nathan who was in the 11th grade. Before their seasons starts, every sports ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

Taking A Stand On Our Knees - The Incredible Power Of Prayer With Fasting Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 22, 2009

How prayer with fasting INCREASES INSIGHT and REDUCES STRESS.

During the minister’s prayer one Sunday, there was a loud whistle from one of the back row seats. Little Gary’s mother was horrified. She pinched him into silence and, after church, asked, "Gary, whatever made you do such a thing?" Gary answered soberly, "I asked God to teach me to whistle, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"A Better Understanding" Series

Contributed by Rob Petersen on Jul 1, 2009

God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace.

DOMINANT THOUGHT: God’s Word exposes us for who we are; but we have an advocate in Jesus who understands us and offers us empowering grace. PURPOSE: - Head: The people will understand that God’s Word gives us a better understanding of who we are. - Head: The people will understand that Jesus’ ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Chosen Place

Contributed by James May on Feb 14, 2010

Where has God placed you? Has he equipped you for service? Sometimes the hardest place to work is in God's chosen place.

God’s Chosen Place Sunday, February 14, 2010 am By Pastor James May I’ve often felt a little disturbed that I’ve never felt a call to go to a foreign mission field. When I hear of those who have gone to preach the gospel in other places around the world, and they tell of the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Experiencing The Majesty Of God Series

Contributed by Kenneth Henes on Oct 13, 2008

Consider how David shows us the majesty of God.

INTRODUCTION A. Our culture, I am sure you need not be told, has forgotten God. 1. In Christian Reader magazine, a woman from Oklahoma told this about her daughter: Our nine-year-old recently received her first autograph album and immediately began recording personal data. We could tell she has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Power Of The Call Series

Contributed by Joel Smith on Jun 15, 2009

God’s call sets the course for your life.

‘Tis the season for graduation! It’s a bittersweet time. One chapter of life ends while a new one begins. The door closes on friendships that have lasted a decade or more, but just ahead are relationships that will probably last a lifetime. There’s some anxiety at moving into the unknown, but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Sacrifices: Multiple Choice Or True Or False Lifestyle Part 5 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 17, 2009

This message focuses on swearing an oath and the use of profanity.

Sacrifices Part 5: Multiple Choice or True/False Christian Living Scripture: Exodus 20:7-17; Matthew 5:13-7:27 Introduction For the last couple of weeks we have been discussing how we live our lives as Christians as either as a multiple choice question or as a true or false question. The ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Glory Experienced Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 26, 2013

God's glory is expressed through our transformed lives.

2 Cor 3:7-4:6 7 The old way, with laws etched in stone, led to death, though it began with such glory that the people of Israel could not bear to look at Moses’ face. For his face shone with the glory of God, even though the brightness was already fading away. 8 Shouldn’t we expect far ...read more

Denomination: Baptist