Sermons on Paul Thigpen:

Freedom From Depression

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

6 practical steps to find freedom from depression, and we are going to find these steps out of the valley of gloom in the life of Jesus.

Freedom from Depression Climbing Out of the Valley of Gloom Matthew 26:36-46 INTRODUCTION: I hope this doesn’t depress you but here are some interesting facts about depression: • Nearly 19 million Americans or about 10 percent of the US populations age 18 or over will suffer some form ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What’s Your Business?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 28, 2014

To urge people to deliberately begin to love and to associate with at least one lost person for the purpose of unapologetically inviting them to answer Jesus’ call to repent

I want to begin this morning by showing a deeply moving and theologically packed video clip that not only is animated and frivolous, but also 3 months too early in the year. But, this does help introduce a certain character we’re going to learn from this morning. (Show clip from “The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord Of All

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 29, 2014

A reminder of the complete sovereignty of Jesus

I’ve talked about Steve and Alberta Kelly’s dogs before. They’re not just regular dogs. These dogs are hardship cases. Every one of them has a story - one nearly died of exposure as a puppy; one has been shot with a shotgun; one, hit by a car. The vet fixes them up, and they ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lord, Are All I Have, And You Give Me All I Need Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Oct 5, 2013

Psalm 16 - (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Good God (verse 1-2) (2). Good Fellowship (vs 3-4) (3). Good Heritage (vs 5-6) (4). Good Counsel (vs 7-8) (5). Good Hope (vs 9-11) SERMON BODY: Ill: • There are a number of TV programmes on cable channels called ‘Border Control’; • The show follows ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 16:1-11

Denomination: Brethren

The Ultimate Life Mission Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Oct 11, 2013

As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful.

The Ultimate Life Mission Series: Naturally Supernatural Brad Bailey - September 15, 2013 Intro As people get older there is a tendency for them to think less about success...and more about significance. There is a natural tendency to connect our lives to something meaningful. As one leader said: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:40-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Determines The Times And Seasons

Contributed by Lalachan Abraham on Oct 12, 2013

“It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV)

God determines the times and seasons “It is God who alters the times and seasons, and he removes kings and promotes kings. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning. “(Daniel 2:21ISV) The sun and moon were created to give light to the earth, to separate day from ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Enemies

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 13, 2013

In this lesson we learn that Jesus calls his disciples to love our enemies.

Scripture We are studying Jesus’ “Sermon on the Plain” that is recorded in the Gospel of Luke 6:20-49. A similar – but not identical – sermon is recorded in the Gospel of Matthew 5 – 7. Jesus opened his “Sermon on the Plain” with a description of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Forgives Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 4, 2013

This sermon explores what Scripture says about love and forgiveness.

Introduction: A. I want to begin today’s sermon with a few cartoons to get us thinking about forgiveness and how difficult and confusing a subject it can be. 1. The first cartoon shows a wife saying to her husband, “Forgive you?...Sure I’ll forgive you…the moment I see ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Knows You

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Nov 25, 2013

God knows everything there is to know about us and He is interested in everything we do

God Knows You Intro Does God known you and I personally? • There are approximately just over 7 billion (The U.S. census bureau estimates the world population passed 7 billion on March 12, 2012)people on this planet and how can we be assured that He thinks of us or even knows us personally? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Oct 2, 2014

God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us.

Title: Loving Like Jesus Loves Me Text: Various Truth: God wants us to love others like Jesus loves us. Aim: To have the church practice accepting, valuing, forgiving, and believing in someone. Life Question: What are the four ways Jesus loves you? INTRODUCTION A Christian man was at a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist

The Trial And Torture Of The King Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

Before Jesus reached the cross, He faced unspeakable torture at the hands of the Roman soldiers. There are accounts of soldiers flogging prisoners to death. The point of flogging was to bring them close to death so the crucifixion time would be shortened.

INTRODUCTION Easter is three weeks from today. We’re counting down the last 94 hours before the disciples discovered the empty tomb. I’m calling this “94 Hours that Changed the World.” We’ve already walked with Jesus from the last Supper to the Garden of Gethsemane ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Healing Touch Of Jesus Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 9, 2014

You may think you're too sick, too vile, too sinful, too far gone for Jesus to help; that you'll clean up your act first, and then come to Jesus. It’s a good thing that the leper didn’t wait until he was clean to beg Jesus for a touch.

INTRODUCTION For the past six weeks we counted down the last 94 hours of the life of Jesus before the discovery of the empty tomb on Easter morning. In this message I’m going to resume my verse- by-verse study of the Gospel According to Mark. This series is entitled, “The reMARKable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:35-45

Denomination: Baptist

Helping Hands Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 5, 2014

Let’s look a little deeper at our parable today and Jesus’ message about what it means to love our neighbors! Let’s look at the characters in this short story - giant idea parable and learn something about doing the right thing even if it costs you something in return

Opening Video Illustration: What if? (3 min) Theme: Time Management “God created me—and you—to live with a single, all-embracing, all-transforming passion—namely, a passion to glorify God by enjoying and displaying his supreme excellence in all the spheres of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Here Comes Trouble! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 16, 2013

God is always at work at we can trust Him, even when evil looks like it is taking over.

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who had just undergone a very complicated operation on his intestines, but kept complaining about a bump on his head and a terrible headache. 1. Since his operation had been on his abdomen, he couldn’t figure out why he had such a headache, but he ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Wild Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 25, 2013

Jesus saved us to live a wild and adventurous life. But how can we do that? We're not apostles like Peter and John were. We don't have their courage and experience. We're just common ordinary folks... or are we?

OPEN: When we first started this series, I sang the chorus to “Born To Be Wild” (by Steppenwolf). This morning I want to sing for you the 1st phrase of the first verse of that song: “Get your motor runnin' - Head out on the highway. Lookin' for adventure and whatever comes our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ