Sermons on Paul Thigpen:

Confidence

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

A look at King Saul

“Saul: Do I trust in God?” - 1 Samuel If you have your bibles with you this morning, I invite you to turn with me to the book of 1 Samuel. If you’re using one of the Bibles in the seat racks, it will be on page ___. Hopefully you have had the chance to read through this book the last two weeks. ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mentoring

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 13, 2008

Mentoring lessons from the life of Elisha

Elisha - Mentoring - July 31, 2005 - 1 Kings 19:15-21 Do you know anyone who likes to carry the past around with them? You know that you are always going to hear the same old stories from them of the hurt and pain that they experienced that has “crippled” them emotionally. Maureen was like that - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:15-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"My Soul Safe In Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 3, 2008

If we believe Jesus is the Christ, we will follow where He leads.

“And it happened that while He was praying alone, the disciples were with Him, and He questioned them, saying, “Who do the people say that I am?” 19 They answered and said, “John the Baptist, and others say Elijah; but others, that one of the prophets of old has risen again.” 20 And He said to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-27

Denomination: Orthodox

The Lavishness Of God - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

The whole universe will praise God Almighty, and you can too in spite of your circumstances.

We’re finishing our walk through Psalm 103 where we’re talking about the lavishness of God – His extravagance…who He is, what He does. We’re looking at the last four verses of Psalm 103 today. This is a psalm of David and if you recall – let me refresh our memories – the Psalm starts out with ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:19-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Keeping Our Heart's Desires In Check Series

Contributed by Darren Mccormick on Feb 26, 2008

Sermon on the tenth commandment.

AM Sermon preached at Central Christian Church March 25, 2007 God’s Top Tep –the 10th commandment “Keeping Our Heart’s Desires In Check” [SERIES TITLE SLIDE---AUTO TRANSITIONS TO TITLE SLIDE/BLANK SLIDE] As I was writing this morning’s message, I couldn’t help but think about The Flying ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ezra - A Person Of Influence Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 1, 2014

In this sermon, we see that Ezra had an impact on others because he was devoted to the Word of God, he was devoted to prayer and fasting, and he was dependent on the hand of God.

Introduction: A. I like the story told of a preacher and a NYC taxi driver who both died and went to heaven. 1. The apostle Peter was at the Pearly gates waiting for them. 2. “Come with me,” said Peter to the taxi driver. 3. The taxi driver did as he was told and followed Peter to a ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Defining Moments - An Independence Day Sermon

Contributed by Eldon Kratz on Jul 4, 2014

Defining Moments in AMERICAN HISTORY Defining Moments in HIS STORY Defining Moments in OUR STORY

Intro: CONTINENTAL DIVIDE = advance slide (slide show available upon request: eldonandkay@hotmail.com) PowerPoint Intro Metal Building – Purpose for roof … shed water… WATER SHED… Left… West…. Right … East The USA has a watershed ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-11, 1 Peter 1:13-20, Psalm 139:1-16, 2 Corinthians 6:2

Denomination: Nazarene

Distracted By A Part Time Lover

Contributed by Mcclinton Hall on Jul 13, 2014

The danger of allowing Satan to distract us from the will of God.

Distracted By A Part-Time Lover Ye hypocrites, well did Isaiah prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoreth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. Matthew 15:7-8 My brothers and sisters, Stevie Wonder recorded a song entitled “Part ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:7-8, Isaiah 29:13

Denomination: Baptist

When There's A Big Job To Do, Work As A Team! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Aug 3, 2014

In this lesson, we learn important principles to help us serve God together as a team.

Introduction: A. How many of you have heard of elephant jokes? 1. Elephant jokes were a fad in the 1960s. 2. An elephant joke is a joke that is usually an absurd riddle or conundrum, and often a sequence of such that involves an elephant. 3. For instance: Q: How can you tell if an elephant is in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 3:1-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Running On Empty Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Fifth in this series. The Parable of the Ten Virgins shows that I cannot live on someone else's oil.

I still remember my first date with Mary. I know that she was really impressed when I picked her up in my banana yellow Ford Pinto, especially since it was the middle of summer and that car had no air conditioning – unless you call rolling down both windows and driving as fast as that car ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Being Good Isn't Good Enough Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 21, 2014

Seventh in this series. The main point of the Parable of the Good Samaritan is that eternal life isn't a matter of what I must do for God bu rather what God has done for me.

This week as I was preparing for this message I did as I often do after I first spend time with the text itself and looked at some other sermons on this passage just to get a feel for how others handle this parable. And in the process I ran across what seemed to me to be a pretty good sermon on the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Be Blessed Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 17, 2013

1) The Question of Blessing (Luke 7:18–20), and 2) The Answer for Blessing (Luke 7:21-23).

The noted eighteenth-century hymn writer Charles Wesley composed more than 7, 000 hymns in his life, including the magnificent Christmas hymn “Come, Thou Long Expected Jesus.” The lyrics express rich theological truth concerning the incarnation of the Lord Jesus Christ: “Come, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-23

Denomination: Other

The Song Of Zechariah

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Dec 26, 2013

The song of Zechariah reveals that saying “yes” to God’s pursuit, promises and purposes brings God’s peace

In 1963 Andy Williams released his first Christmas album which contained a song that has become one of the top ten holiday songs of all time – “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”. So it’s not surprising that the song has been recorded by nearly 20 other artists ranging ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:67-79

Denomination: Baptist

An Ancient Hymn With A Modern Message!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Dec 28, 2013

An ancient Hymn with a modern message! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Incarnation (2). Vindication (3). Visualisation (4). Proclamation (5). Confession (6). Ascension SERMON BODY: Ill: • Eric Morecambe and Ernie Wise, • Usually referred to as Morecambe and Wise, or Eric and Ernie, • Were a British comic double act, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:16

Denomination: Brethren

The Best Man Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 6, 2014

A review of Psalm 8 verses 1 through 9

Psalm 8: 1 – 9 The Best Man To the Chief Musician. On the instrument of Gath. A Psalm of David. 1 O LORD, our Lord, how excellent is Your name in all the earth, Who have set Your glory above the heavens! 2 Out of the mouth of babes and nursing infants You have ordained strength, because of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Calvary Chapel