Sermons on Paint:

The Battle Of Attitudes!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 8, 2002

LIFE IS BUT A BATTLE OF ATTITUDES! THE BATTLE IS BETWEEN PESSIMISM AND OPTIMISM.

LIFE IS BUT A BATTLE OF ATTITUDES! THE BATTLE IS BETWEEN PESSIMISM AND OPTIMISM. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Proverbs 15:13 A merry heart maketh a cheerful countenance: but by sorrow of the heart the spirit is broken. Proverbs 15:15 --- He that is of a merry heart hath a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:13-15, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Cleansing Power Of Confession

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 24, 2004

• The Purpose Of Confession • The Power Of Confession • The Promise Of Confession

April 7, 2004 Title: Confession and Cleansing Text: 1John 1:9 Introduction: A Story of Greek Mythology: • Hercules was called to clean a large barn that had not been cleaned in nearly 30 years. • He picked up two mighty rivers and redirected them toward the barn • The rivers flowed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:9, 1 John 1:19, 1 John 1:9-19

Denomination: Orthodox

Idolatry, Man's Natural Instinct Series

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 21, 2004

Natural man is an idolator, he will create a god in his mind if he has no other

Idolotry, Man’s Natural Instinct Jonah 1:6 Intro. The philosopher speaks of a god shaped vacuum in man’s heart. Many modern preachers preach about man seeking God. Through out history we read of men worshipping idols and gods of their own making, many today worship a god created in their own ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:6

Denomination: Baptist

Easter 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 17, 2006

The Resurrection - myth or reality

EASTER 2006 Story: There is a story told, about a painting of Goethe’s Faust on display in the magnificent Louvre Museum in Paris, France. In the picture, Faust is seated at a table engaged in a competitive game of chess. And at first glance, it looks like Faust is losing. His opponent in ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Anglican

When Tragedy Strikes

Contributed by Chris Surber on May 3, 2007

None of us seeks tragedy for ourselves nor should we ever wish tragedy on others. However, from a Christian perspective comes the confidence that God can and will use tragedy for good… He will redeem it for His ultimate purpose. Romans 8:28 says, “And we

“When Tragedy Strikes” Romans 5:1-5 Introduction Last week the world watched as the tragic events unfolded surrounding the random violence which occurred at Virginia Tech. A young man apparently for no specific reason, opened fire on fellow students with a handgun. At least 30 people were ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Christian Church

Christ's Final Week: Cleaning House

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Mar 19, 2006

As believers you are referred to as God’s temple. This morning consider what your purpose in life is. Is there anything that has profaned that purpose? Are you in need of Christ’s purification?

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: CLEANING HOUSE MATTHEW 21:12-17 Introduction: Shortly after entering into Jerusalem during the final week of His earthly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Study In Revelation 11 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 23, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

STUDY IN REVELATION 11 Laodicea: The Lukewarm or Half Committed Church Revelation 3: 14-22 Laodicea was known for their banking system. Maybe like Florence, where we have a bank on every corner. They were known for the massive clothing factory, located there. They were also very well known for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Are We There Yet?" Series

Contributed by David Henderson on May 25, 2011

This message describes some of the amazing things we have to look forward to in heaven. God is preparing an amazing place for us. Look at this beautiful world He prepared in only 7 days and then imagine what He has been preparing for us for tho

“Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

And Then On Monday Morning The Work Began Series

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Nov 13, 2012

A wedding sermon for 2 members of our church (1 about to be ordained), based on Tobit 8:1-8

According to the internet, the top ten worries for couples on their wedding day include - - worries about whether the bride/groom will show up (yup they’re both here) - worries about whether the wedding dress will fit (yup she looks fabulous) - worries about what the best man will say in his ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18

Denomination: Anglican

How To Deal With Difficult People

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 7, 2012

Practical, but practically unknown Biblical helps for this that most people won’t be willing to practice even once they are aware...but truly mature Christians will!

How to Deal with Difficult People Romans 12:14-21 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/120807pm.mp3 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons.html Spurgeon ministered in London in the 1800s, and as a young preacher he learned that you cannot argue w/ a person who will not argue back. One time he learned that a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:14-15

Denomination: Baptist

Why Your Prayers Are Not Answered – Part 1 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 28, 2014

A study of chapter 57 of the book of Isaiah verses 1 through 21

“Are we there Yet?” John 14:1-4 After serving for many years in Africa, a missionary couple was returning to the United States to retire. They had no pension; their health was failing ... they were very discouraged. They happened to be on the same ship coming home as the then President Teddy ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Day Of Judgment Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 7, 2021

We must open our spiritual eyes and recognize that there are thousands of victories being won everyday around the world. We are referring to the victories of light over darkness. The Christian must balance his pessimism concerning the world with his optimism concerning the kingdom of God.

The optimist says the world is everyday in every way getting better and better. The pessimist says the world isn’t what it used to be, but is going to the dogs. The Christian realist says they are both right, because there are two kingdoms of reality. There is the world order, or that realm in ...read more

"The Exchanged Life”

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Jan 2, 2018

What difference does the presence of the living Christ make?

On a Sunday evening some 2,000 years ago, the disciples of Jesus were huddled together in fear, hiding from those they thought might call for their death, as they has called for the execution of their Master. They’d seen Him crucified and His body laid in a tomb. For them, suddenly life had become ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart's Treasure

Contributed by Mary Erickson on Aug 13, 2019

Our heart's treasure grounds the purpose of our life. When our heart's treasure is God's kingdom, we have tremendous joy and peace.

August 11, 2019 Pastor Mary Erickson Hope Lutheran Church, Eau Claire, WI Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 The Heart’s Treasure Friends, may grace and peace be yours in abundance in the knowledge of God and Christ Jesus our Lord. Antiques Roadshow has been a longstanding popular show on PBS. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:32-40, Hebrews 11:8-16

Denomination: Lutheran

Fingerprints Of God

Contributed by Ian Whitmore on Aug 1, 2024

To God you are everything. His fingerprints are all over you. He created you. He formed you. He took the time to make who you are. Every single piece of you. Not just a couple here and there. He made all of you.

Text: Psalm 19 Each of us has a fingerprint. If you look at the end of your fingers you can see these outlines and shapes that make up our fingerprint. Those fingerprints reveal who we are because no two fingerprints are alike. My fingerprint is completely different from everyone in this room ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ