Sermons on Penn And Teller:

In His Silence

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Sep 26, 2002

God’s silence is not a sign of rejection but a call to greater faith

Sermon: In His Silence Matt 15:21-28 August 18. 2002 READ SCRIPTURE I. Introduction A. I am glad you are here this morning for I have a few things I want to say to you: 1. You have to listen (a) A bicycle can’t stand on its own because it is two-tired. (b) A chicken crossing the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: United Methodist

The Question That Never Dies Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Mar 14, 2006

This is the fourth message in a Lenten series on"The Seven Last Words of Christ." I also have information on appropriate dramas that can be used as an introduction to this and the other six messages in the series.

THE QUESTION THAT NEVER DIES --Matthew 27:46 (27:45-54) Psalm 27:10 assures us, "Though father and mother forsake me, the Lord will receive me"; but, in all likelihood, everyone of us has experienced times when we have felt as if we have been forsaken by God. This is true for both ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-54

Denomination: Methodist

To You This Day Is Born A Saviour

Contributed by Michael Uebergang on Apr 12, 2006

Our text tells of a great story and what a friendly coming by a friendly God who is full of goodwill toward mankind.

To You This Day is Born A Saviour Luke 2: 8 – 15 My guess is that all of you here know the Christmas story… What makes this story so great? What makes this story so great is that it is the story of how God comes to us in the friendliest of ways. Think about it: God who is so great comes to us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Lutheran

Little Is Much When God Is In It Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Feb 1, 2006

The Kingdom of God invades life in almost un-noticed ways, but how far it grows cannot be comprehended.

Stories Jesus Told: Little is Much When God is In It Matthew 13: 31-33 “Little things mean a lot.” “Big things come in small packages.” These are both quaint sayings that we have heard all our lives, and they do, in some respects, represent the truth that Jesus was seeking to communicate in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-33

Denomination: Methodist

The Ministry Of Suffering

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 14, 2008

When is suffering ministry?

19For God is pleased with you when you do what you know is right and patiently endure unfair treatment. 20Of course, you get no credit for being patient if you are beaten for doing wrong. But if you suffer for doing good and endure it patiently, God is pleased with you. 21For God called you to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:19-25

Denomination: United Methodist

"Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion - Part Three”

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 18, 2007

No matter what the issues are that you see, your condition is still not your conclusion!

Introduction: Life can sometimes take us down some highways and byways that seems as though there is no hope or no tomorrow. We can even be in church looking for a break through and while we’re in church we feel good. We even believe that we can over-come the situation. And it even seems a ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

"Understand The Plan” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Feb 28, 2008

What are the key elements involved in seeing God use His people to reach their world for Christ?

As we think about the call of God for us to share our faith with a world that does not know Him, we would do well to understand God’s plan for how He wants to use believers to reach our world for Him. As a local body of believers, I think it is important that we, as a church, understand the key ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Battling Life's Trials...

Contributed by Robert Cox on Feb 28, 2007

Have you ever had "one of those days?"

ACTS 16:16Once when we were going to the place of prayer, we were met by a slave girl who had a spirit by which she predicted the future. She earned a great deal of money for her owners by fortune-telling. 17This girl followed Paul and the rest of us, shouting, "These men are servants of the Most ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Getting The Right Perspective On Facing The End Times

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Apr 27, 2009

Another message on the end times as we work our way through the 24th chapter of Matthew. This is is meant to help us face the end times by hearing Jesus’ words to not be deceived and not be alarmed.

Getting the Right Perspective on Facing the End Times Matthew 24:1-8 March 8, 2009 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS BORROWED FROM ANDY STANLEY’S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." Me/We: One of the issues that comes up when discussing the end times – those times that are coming to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Feeling The Burn From The Story

Contributed by Matthew Morine on Jul 10, 2008

It is so common, it is so known, that we forget about the transformational power of the story of Christ. It is a sermon of allowing the story to burn again.

BURNING OF THE HEART THEME: DEEPING FAITH THROUGH A LOVE OF THE STORY. TEXT: LUKE 24:13-33 It was an hour and a half from the center of Dallas-Fort Worth. It was in a small little Texas town. The building was an old school house that was moved to function as a church building. It was my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Our Strength Is Gone

Contributed by C Jordan on Jan 25, 2009

What do you do when your strength is gone, and you lose your hope, joy, peace and victory? God’s Word gives us four keys to restoring our strength and victory.

WHEN OUR STRENGTH IS GONE YOGI BERRA QUOTES: (Yogi was a catcher for the New York Yankees) • I really didn’t say everything I said. • You should always go to other people’s funerals. Otherwise they won’t come to yours. • Never answer an anonymous letter. • If you come to a fork in the road, take ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-19

Denomination: *other

180 At The Big House Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 13, 2010

Christians are not immune to pain and disappointment and attempting to look on the bright side of life is not going to make the pain go away.

Olympic bronze medalists are happier then Olympic silver medalists….so says Dr. Vicki Medvec from the Kellogg School of Management, at Northwestern University. Medvec studied Olympic medalists and she discovered that bronze medalists were indeed happier than silver medalists. Here's what ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Israel And Last Days Prophecy Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Feb 10, 2010

WHAT IS THE ROLE ISRAEL PLAYS IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY AND HOW HAS THIS ROLE BEEN BEEN EVOLVING IN RECENT YEARS?

ISRAEL IN LAST DAYS PROPHECY ROMANS 11:1-36 INTRODUCTION: TODAY WE ARE BEGINNING A SERIES ON WHAT I FEEL IS A FASCINATING ASPECT OF CHRISTIAN THOUGHT, THAT BEING LAST DAYS THEOLOGY OR WHAT WE CALL ESCHATOLOGY. DO YOU REALIZE THAT 1/5 OF THE BIBLE IS PROPHETIC IN IT’S WRITING. OF THAT 1/5, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 11:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Discerning & Wise Series

Contributed by Scott Brewer on Aug 12, 2007

Discerning what is of God and who is of God is the responsibility of every Christ follower.

An Incarnational, Missional People “Becoming Discerning & Wise” 1 John 4:1-6 How do you feel about tests? Some people like tests and the challenge of proving themselves or showing what they know. Most of us don’t like tests for the fear of looking foolish or ignorant. Recently a college professor ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Stress Can Save Your Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Aug 20, 2007

If someone tells you that he is free from all stress or anxiety, he is either a fool or a liar. We all have to learn to live with a certain amount of stress and tension.

Stress Can Save Your Life Psalm 55 Have you heard the Jamaican song: “Don’t Worry, Be Happy!” Can you picture a Jamaican man who is enjoying a stress free life? He lives a life always on vacation. There’s no stress, no concerns, no bills to pay, no children to shuttle from place to place, no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist