Sermons on Paul And Felix:

Struggling To Know Who We Are Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 14, 2010

Like Hosea's children, we name our selves by our sad history, by our isolation, and by our alienation. But in Christ our Brother all these defects are remedied.

A good many of us, I would guess, are less than happy with our names. What Mom and Dad decided to call us before we had a voice in the matter. Well, I suspect a good many of us would like to change. Some of us just refuse to use our real names. We go by Butch or Bud or Sissie or some such ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Mercy In Our Messes Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 17, 2010

God gives wisdom to those who need and seek.

Scripture Introduction We owe much to our mothers, including life itself. But for all they give and give, perhaps their greatest contribution is the things moms teach us: • They teach us about receiving: “You are going to get it when we get home!” • About logic, “Because I said so, that’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 3:16-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Becoming Fruitful

Contributed by Andy Grossman on May 20, 2010

Producing Fruit of the Spirit

“Becoming Fruitful” May 9th, 2010 John 15:1-8 1"I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. 2He cuts off every branch in me that bears no fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit he prunes so that it will be even more fruitful. 3You are already clean because of the word I ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

No Peacekeepers Please

Contributed by Joe Hayes on May 25, 2010

No peacekeeper just peace makers please www.preaching.co.nr

The Biblical concept of PEACE is more than the greeting Shalom. Shalom was a pronouncement of good spiritual, physical and material well being upon the person greeted. The Bible speaks of our peace with God in reconciliation and assurance, peace of mind that is void of offence and living in harmony ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Am Not An Accident Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on May 30, 2010

This sermon looks at the value of human life.

I Am Not An Accident In Rick Warren’s book “The Purpose Driven Life” – he makes a profound statement. He says, “You are not an accident. … Your birth was no mistake or mishap, and your life is no fluke of nature. Your parents may not have planned you, but ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Does Everything Happen The Way God Says? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on May 31, 2010

God determined the death of Jesus to rescue his people from death and hell.

Scripture Introduction Genesis 3.15 first mentions the sacrificial death of the Messiah: "I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring; he shall bruise your head, and you shall bruise his heel." The promises continue through the Old Testament, often ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

If Money Could Talk… Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 2, 2010

Selfish and dishonest gain invites God’s judgment and leaves a person in ultimate poverty.

If Money Could Talk… James 5:1-6 -Most of us have probably heard the saying, “Money talks.” Words are one thing, but when someone slaps down their money or writes the check, their words take on new meaning. Sometimes money produces results that seemed slow in coming with any ...read more

Scripture: James 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Heavenly Father Takes Care Of You, So Place First Things First Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Mar 7, 2011

Worry steals us away from seeking God's kingdom and his righteousness. With birds and lilies, Jesus brings home how great our heavenly Father's care is. So why worry? Parts: A. How great his care for you!. B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness.

Text: Matthew 6:24-34 Theme: Your heavenly Father Takes Care of You, So Place First Things First A. How great his care for you! B. Seek his kingdom and his righteousness Season: Epiphany 8a Date: February 27, 2011 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on Mar 17, 2011

sermon focusing on Lead Us Not Into Temptation

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Matthew 6:9-13 A boy was in confession: Bless me Father for I have sinned... Father, I had bad thoughts... PRIEST : Did you entertain them? BOY : No Father... but they entertained me! A mother told her son not to go swimming. However, when he came into the house his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Methodist

Aftershocks

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Mar 22, 2011

The aftershocks in Japan have been intense. We need to learn how to respond after shock.

TITLE: AFTER SHOCK SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 24:4-8 / ST. LUKE 21:11-12 (This Sermon drew upon a few of the points in a sermon by Rev. Jerry Shirley, January 2010) I want to spend some time this morning addressing what the Word of God has to say about the great tragedy we have all been watching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Grumbling Before A Gracious God Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 27, 2011

Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace.

Title: Grumbling Before a Gracious God Text: Exodus 17:1-7 Thesis: Our impatience stands in stark contrast to the patience of God who gently woos us to live in anticipation of his grace. Lenten Series: Reflecting, Repenting and Returning to God The Lenten Season is a time for reflection, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 7:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Look At This! Your King Is Coming To You!

Contributed by Doane Brubaker on Apr 25, 2011

A Palm Sunday sermon; the five short stories in Luke 19 teach us how to properly welcome our King.

Look at This! Your King is Coming to You! Luke 19:1-48 Sometimes children, teens and adults like to make fun of others. Was there something about you that other kids made fun of? [my broken tooth] Sometimes the teasing crosses the line into bullying. Were you bullied? Did you befriend someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-48

Denomination: Mennonite

The Proverbs 31 Mother

Contributed by Tim White on May 7, 2011

Just as D. L. Moody praised his mother for the impact in his life so does the author of Proverbs 31 praise his godly mother.

The Proverbs 31 Mother The greatly used evangelist, D. L. Moody, said this about the influence of his mother, “All I have ever accomplished in life I owe to my mother.” I hope you can say that about your mother. Moody’s mother like all mothers was not perfect but D. L. Moody ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Family Fairytales: "It Doesn't Matter What They Believe" Series

Contributed by Fred Shackelford on May 16, 2011

What our children believe matters infinitely. We must give the gospel priority in our homes.

Family Fairytales: Lie #2: “It Doesn’t Matter What They Believe” Philippians 2:10-11 Sunday Morning, May 15, 2011 Springhill Baptist Church Again, thank you for being here today. You’ve joined us today for the second week in our series, “Family Fairytales: Seven Lies ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Mother's Day

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

A sermon for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day 2011 Text: Proverbs 31:10 – 31 By: Ken McKinley Well today is Mother’s Day, the day when families pay special tribute to their moms in various ways. We take them out to dinner, or buy them special gifts… but the sad thing is that often times Mother’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible