Sermons on Panting:

Crossing Jordan (And The Lessons We Learn)

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Jan 19, 2003

I talk about three themes found in Joshua 3-4: the power of God, the leadership of God and the necessity of remembering.

Crossing Jordan (And the Lessons We Learn) January 18, 2003 Intro: (I began this sermon sharing a personal story non-related to the sermon)… I’m not sure what kind of truth you’ll take away from the story I just shared…but I want to tell you a story found in the book of Joshua that is worth ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Hold Me Jesus"

Contributed by David Washburn on Feb 4, 2003

There are times when life just doesn’t make sense, and the best thing we can do is cry out, "Hold Me Jesus."

Rich Mullins sings a song in which part of the lyrics say, “Sometimes my life just don’t make sense at all. The mountains seem so big and my faith just seems so small. Hold me Jesus, for I’m shaking like a leaf, you have been king of my glory, won’t you be my Prince of Peace.” I can’t tell you how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Pray, Plan And Move Out! Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 2, 2003

The importance of a balanced life that includes both prayer and action.

Pray, plan and move out! Nehemiah 2:1-10 “I would rather walk in the dark with God than go alone in the light. I would rather walk with Him by faith than walk alone by sight.” Mary Gardner Brainard “Faith never knows where it is being led, but it loves and knows the One who is ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Intiimacy With God Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Aug 18, 2004

How Job’s desire for intimacy with God remained even in times of suffering.

INTIMACY WITH GOD I read recently in a book the following: ‘Look at any Sunday morning congregation and what do you see? Tired women and bored men.’ There is, I believe, some truth in both of those descriptions. It is all too easy to become exhausted in the Christian life. The comment ‘my ...read more

Scripture: Job 29:1-6

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Freedom

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Aug 20, 2004

A sermon for the 12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Jesus healing a woman on the sabbath

12th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 16 Luke 13:10-17 Freedom "Now he was teaching in one of the synagogues on the sabbath. And there was a woman who had had a spirit of infirmity for eighteen years; she was bent over and could not fully straighten herself. And when Jesus saw her, he called her ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Being Thankful By Thursday

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2003

Being thankful is critical to being a whole/well person.

"Being Thankful By Thursday" November 24, 2002 FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A. The world celebrates Easter with Easter bunnies & Easter eggs & new clothes & spring breaks - heralding the coming of spring. But Easter is a holy day for Christians, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Let The Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 21, 2004

The Holy Spirit gives us a special grace of self-discipline that comes with being completely controlled by the Spirit of God. Ask the Lord to help you overcome your natural tendency to shy away from what God wants you to think, do and become.

Let the Spirit Enhance Your Self-Control Capacities 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18 Illustration: SPIRITUAL POWER In a seminary missions class, Herbert Jackson told how, as a new missionary, he was assigned a car that would not start without a push. After pondering his problem, he devised a plan. He ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:6-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Giving Of Yourself

Contributed by Millie Pisano on Jun 12, 2004

Do you love that material object more then God? Do you allow your excuses to win out, instead of being obedient? Matthew 25 starting at verse 32

‘GIVING OF YOURSELF” I remember once a friend had told me that she had scrimped her pennies to purchase a heavy wool winter coat. Financially she was struggling at that time, so to put a few dollars away here and there was a bit challenging for her. But the day finally arrived and she had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal

Spiritual Gifts: Service After Surrender Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2005

Link included to 9 sermon series on all 6 gifts from Rom. 12...all are in Formatted Text with Powerpoint Presentations.

Spiritual Gifts, pt. 1 “Service after Surrender” Rom. 12:3-8 Entire series with powerpoints can be found here: http://www.gbcdecatur.org/sermons/serviceaftersurrender.html This statue is outside a church in San Diego. Vandals broke off the hands years ago. A plaque reads, "I have no hands but ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways To Reclaim The Season Series

Contributed by Joseph Hughes on Dec 7, 2002

Jesus’ words in Mark 13 sound strange this time of year, but they remind us that the season is about the redemption of the world not the resurrection of the "bottom line."

First Sunday in Advent -December 1, 2002 The Holy Gospel - Mark 13:24-37 13:24 "But in those days, after that suffering, the sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light, 13:25 and the stars will be falling from heaven, and the powers in the heavens will be shaken. 13:26 Then they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

"How To Be A Hero”

Contributed by Keith Foskey on Mar 24, 2005

Our kids today need heroes – Men and women of faith who imitate Christ in their daily walk.

“How to be a Hero” 1st Corinthians 11:1 OJECTIVE: To encourage the people of God to be examples for young people to follow, as Paul was an example to the early church INTRODUCTION: We are seeing a surge in rebellion among our young people today. Illustration: “The answer” A son, angry with his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Queen Of Sheba Saw

Contributed by Dwight Jones on Apr 21, 2005

This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the church to present the work of God with excellence, it is what the world is looking for. Let’s do our best!

1 Kings 10:1-29 (KJV) And when the queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon concerning the name of the LORD, she came to prove him with hard questions. 2And she came to Jerusalem with a very great train, with camels that bare spices, and very much gold, and precious stones: and when she was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 10:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Walking With God In Wisdom Series

Contributed by David Ward on Jun 11, 2005

BIG IDEA: Walking with God means walking His way, for His pleasure, by His power.

“Walking With God in Wisdom” James 3:13—4:10 INTRODUCTION: One theme that runs throughout the Star Wars movies is the temptation to give in to the Dark Side of the Force. The Dark Side is seductive, for it appeals to our desires. The Good Side involves self-denial, discipline, sacrifice. The ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13, Acts 22:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cultivating A Grateful Heart

Contributed by Troy Borst on Nov 14, 2005

I think we learn several things about gratitude when we look at the story of the ten lepers and Jesus.

Cultivating a Grateful Heart Luke 17:11-19 INTRODUCTION... Inventions (http://inventors.about.com) We live in an amazing world. We have so much and so many things to make our lives easier. We should be thankful that we live in this modern technological age! Did you realize that until 1750, a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

On Deposit ! ! (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 2, 2005

Ephesians 1:13-14 give us an initial glimpse at what we have ON DEPOSIT in The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God

Series Title: The Heavenly Reserve Bank of God(Ephesians) Message Title: On Deposit (Ephesians, Chapter 1) Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14 (Ephesians 1:13) And you also were included in Christ when you heard the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation. Having believed, you were marked in him ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel