Sermons on Panic:

The Dreadful Will Of God

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 4, 2006

An Exposition of Mark 14:32-52

The Dreadful Will of God Mark 14:32-52 How do you follow God when He is leading you where you don’t want to go? A Peanuts cartoon shows Charlie Brown lying in bed, dreading another crisis that he knows has to be faced the next day. He offers a universal lament when he exclaims When something bad ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

911 Aftershocks

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 13, 2006

We were shocked by the events of 9/11! We are shocked by storms. God is shocked by our fear and lack of faith!

I. We are Shocked by Storms A. Jesus first addresses would be followers 1. Some only follow for conveniences,19, 20 2. Some only follow when it is convenient, 21 B. Jesus addresses His willing followers, 23 II. We are Shocked When He Sleeps, 24, 25; Mark 4:38 III. We ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Baptist

Belief + Trust + Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Sep 25, 2006

Just knowing about Jesus will not benefit us. We must know Him. This sermon explains that to know Him we must have belief, trust, and faith.

How much do we really know about God? How much do we think we need to know? One morning, right after school had started, the teachers were called into the teacher’s lounge for a quick meeting. This left all the classrooms empty. Mr. Miles knew that he had an especially unruly class, so he ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: *other

God Can't Abandon You Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Oct 2, 2006

A series on 5 things God can’t do. This considers the fact that God can’t abandon us

5 Things God Can’t Do – 3) God Can’t Abandon you. Ps 22 Gladstone Baptist Church – 16/1/05 pm (Adapted from “When you Feel Abandoned” – By David Elvery) We are at the halfway mark of a series looking at 5 things that God Can’t do. We’ve looked at the fact that God can’t lie. It is against his ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-17, Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Enemy Of The Best

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 5, 2006

Not Coveting means choosing to align your desires with God

Title: The Enemy of the Best Text: Exodus 20:17 FCF: Choose God, because he’s better than anything he has made. Intro: With all the financial shenanigans of the last few years, we tend to forget that the ambition, drive, and sheer lust for wealth that characterizes Wall Street is nothing new. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:16-22

Denomination: Baptist

Compromise Is Complicated

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 13, 2006

With God’s help, make the most of your mistakes.

COMPROMISE IS COMPLICATED Joshua 9.1-10.15 S: God’s will C: blessing in keeping promises Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE MAKE OUR MISTAKES WORK FOR US. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 9.1-10.15 how God graciously helps us even when we compromise. Type: Narrative I. DECEPTION ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Water In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Decker on May 8, 2006

Good news must be spoken.

WATER IN THE DESERT Acts 8.26-40 S: Evangelism C: Willingness to speak Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOOD NEWS MUST BE SPOKEN. ?: How? How do we accomplish this? KW: Tasks TS: Let’s study how Philip leads a spiritually thirsty man to life-giving water. Type: ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Baptist

Forsaking Our Fears Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

One of the results of the resurrection is that we no longer have to live in fear.

The Discovery Channel recently did a story on the Top Ten Phobias that people have (www.exn.ca). Phobia comes from the Greek word for fear, but refers to a panic that is completely out of proportion to the perceived threat behind it. Here are some of the top fear factors. #10: Necrophobia. The ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Wonder Of His Commission Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jul 19, 2004

Carrying on the purpose of Jesus: To seek and save the lost.

"THE WONDER OF HIS COMMISSION" MATTHEW 28:16-20 INTRODUCTION: Vance Havner tells the story of a fisherman by the name of Clem who amazed everyone with his fishing ability. It didn’t seem to matter what the weather was like or how productive other fishermen were, Clem everyday would catch his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-29

Denomination: Christian Church

The Scope Of A Man: King David

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Aug 15, 2004

King David, more than any other person in the Biblical record, illustrates the moral range of human nature. Look at these snapshots of his life to see the grace of God at work in one messed up fella.

Message - A Study of King David Snapshots of King David’s character and Scenes from his life I’ve always found King David to be one of the most fascinating guys in the Bible. There is so much about him that you wouldn’t normally expect to find written about a king. There’s so much in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Real Christianity In The Real World

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Jan 8, 2005

A message urging people to live authentically for Jesus.

Real Christianity in the Real World: Living Authentically for Jesus in the 21st Century. January 9, 2005 Introduction Do you know what "buzzwords" are? They’re those words or phrases that are used in popular culture and elsewhere that are easily recognizable and have durability. For ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Potholes Of Fear Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 26, 2005

2nd in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

POTHOLES OF FEAR Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 1 PSALM 27 INTRODUCTION:(Video-“What are you afraid of?” 2:12 www.sermonspice.com) How would you answer that question? Now, being afraid of spiders, snakes, girls or heights may not be your particular phobia but there are countless concerns ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

The Grief Gauge Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Oct 15, 2005

5th in 5 part series on overcoming the obstacles and difficulties of life using five different Psalms. We used a "journey" or "road" metaphor in terms of the bumps of success, fear, guilt, the religious rut and grief, etc.

THE GRIEF GAUGE Navigating the Bumps of Life - Week 6 PSALM 116:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Paul Harvey tells the true story of a lady who went to a newspaper to report the death of her husband. She took a glowing four page report to the obituary counter. Upon seeing it, the news clerk said, "Ma’am, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 116:1-8

Denomination: Christian Church

War Of The Worlds: Different By Design Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Mar 4, 2006

2nd in a 3 part series on marriage using three movies as the springboard to Biblical truth for marriages and relationships.

WAR OF THE WORLDS: DIFFERENT BY DESIGN Reel Relationships - Week 3 Genesis 1:26-27, Jeremiah 31:3 INTRODUCTION: (Montage video clip from War of the Worlds - Mpg = 2:24) That movie, War of the Worlds, is based on the best selling novel by H.G. Wells. The movie actually did very well at ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:26-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Narnia: Aslan's On The Move... Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Dec 16, 2005

3rd in 4 part series using "The Chronicles of Narnia" as a springboard to Biblical truths about Christmas.

“ASLAN’S ON THE MOVE...” The Chronicles of Christmas - Week 3 Hebrews 10:5-7, Revelation 5:5 INTRODUCTION TO THE SERMON: (After :32 video intro) What would Christmas be like without Christ? Think about that for a second. If Jesus Christ had not been born, for most in America, would there even ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:5-7

Denomination: Christian Church