Sermons on Permissive Will:

A Heart For What's On God's Heart Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on May 26, 2007

If we are to become a missions oriented church we must have a heart for the things that are on God’s heart.

Most of us want to make some sort of difference in the world. How can we do this? Matthew 9.35-38 35a. JESUS WENT THROUGH ALL THE TOWNS AND VILLAGES - not just his home town "Shouldn’t we reach our own backyard first?" ILL: Brisbane City Church: building a hospital in Uganda, also reaching ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Fear

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 8, 2007

A short devotional message about getting control over fear.

Controlling Fear Sean Lester January 5, 2007 For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power, of love and of self-discipline. So do not be ashamed to testify about our Lord, or ashamed of me his prisoner. But join with me in suffering for the gospel, by the power of God, 2 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Enemy Within: Pride Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jan 28, 2007

Jesus addressed three kinds of pride: personal, social, and spiritual, any of which will hinder our spiritual life.

The Enemy Within: Pride. Prov. 16:18, 19 INTRO.: ILLUS.: The Monroe Chamber of Commerce has apologized to Louisiana governor Kathleen Blanco after auctioning off a dinner with the governor at the governor’s mansion. "This was not a reflection of the chamber’s or the business community’s attitude ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's First Call Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Aug 27, 2007

An examination of Jonah’s first call and the God Who called.

Jonah’s First Call Jonah 1:1, 2 INTRO.: As a boy, if I asked permission to go somewhere when it was close to mealtime, my mother would often say, I’m only going to call you once,” or “Don’t make me call you twice.” I knew, if she stuck her head out the door and called, I better be close enough to ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God The Holy Spirit, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Feb 21, 2006

The Holy Spirit guides us into the truth, strengthens us, intercedes in prayer, and marks us as belongng to God.

God the Holy Spirit, Part 2 Eph. 1:13, 14 INTRO.: This message is the final one in our series on “The God We Worship.” Last week we discussed the Holy Spirit as the One who reveals the Father through the inspired Word, provides power to the Church, enables the second birth, and lives in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Leading People To Christ

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 18, 2005

A True Priority

Leading People to Christ January 30, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on “priorities:” A man scrimped and saved and followed his dream to go to the Superbowl. He could only afford the cheap seats though – so at about $500, he purchased a seat high ...read more

Scripture: John 12:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Choice: A Gift And A Curse.

Contributed by Marcos Suazo on Mar 8, 2005

We make roughly 10,000 decisions in a day. At any given time, anyone of those choices can make your life heaven or complete hell. We need to know that God gave us free will so we can make our own choices, these choices will show the passion of our heart

Choices: A Gift and a Curse. Genesis 13 Question: Is choosing to go where God wants really worth it? I. Take an inventory of what you have. (V.2) a. Stop worrying about what you don’t have. i. Instead, thank God for all that you have left. · You can’t lose what you don’t have. (So what you DO ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If A Donkey Could Talk

Contributed by Vinnie Cappetta on Apr 13, 2006

What story could hold such importance that it is found in every Gospel? They all record His baptism, the feeding of the 5,000 from five loaves and two fishes, Mary’s anointing of the Lord Jesus, His prayer in the garden of Gethsemane, His betrayal, trial

If a Donkey Could Speak Matthew 21:1-11 One of the few accounts found in all four gospels. What story could hold such importance that it is found in every Gospel? They all record His baptism, the feeding of the 5,000 from five loaves and two fishes, Mary’s anointing of the Lord Jesus, His prayer ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lesson 1: Some Answers To Suffering

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 6, 2006

“Behold, happy [is] the man whom God corrects; Therefore do not despise the chastening of the Almighty” (Job 5:17).

A. QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES 1. Human. Why do the innocent suffer? Answer: Sin. The answer Job’s friends gave. 2. Justify. What is the point in serving God if bad things happen? Answer: Can you keep your faith in a good, long, sovereign God when all around you fails? 3. Blame. What is God ...read more

Scripture: Job 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Look What The Lord Has Done!

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 29, 2007

There’s a song we used to sing in the church when I first got saved: “Look what the Lord has done!” Tell someone your story! Here’s a story from the Bible of someone who met Jesus, and his life was changed.

LOOK WHAT THE LORD HAS DONE TESTIMONY MORNING: This morning, one of the ladies in our church is going to share her amazing testimony of God’s healing power in her life. But first, let’s lay a foundation with the Word of God. OPENING STORY: A father came home from a very rugged day at work and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: *other

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - Forget It! I'll Do It Myself! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Apr 3, 2010

In my arrogance and indignation I have said in effect, "FORGET IT LORD, I'LL DO IT MYSELF!" GOD'S TIMETABLE IS OFTEN NOT MY TIMETABLE. It is not Him that needs to change.

Part 1 - Genesis 16:1-6 - FORGET IT! I'LL DO IT MYSELF! I remember seeing some shorts to a movie once where a millionaire agrees to pay a couple a million dollars if the wife will sleep with him for one night. What would you do? The answer to that question tests your character. Impatience is ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Not A Fan: Nick At Night Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Second in series based on book, NOT A FAN, calling believers to be committed followers of Christ.

Not a Fan Series – Message #2 - LWCC09232012 Nick at Night: From Fan to Follower September 23, 2012 Review: - We Discussed the Children’s Game: Follow the Leader - We Discussed the command: “Go, clean your room.” - We Considered some of Jesus’ COMMANDS - We Looked at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

When Tolerance Is Silly Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 2, 2012

Some people are weak in sense, period. Others are strong in some areas, but weak in the spiritual realm because, down deep, they really don’t believe things like doctrine matter. Paul attempts to shake-up both types of people who are inappropriately tole

When Tolerance Is Silly 2 Corinthians 11:1-4, 19-20 1. Does it really matter what you believe? 2. From UPI: CAIRO, Sept. 29 (UPI) -- A conservative cleric in the constituent assembly drafting the new Egyptian constitution has argued the country should allow girls to marry at 14. Yassir Barhami, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:1-4

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Good Samaritan Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 10, 2012

Message of the Good Samaritan

Note: This was a message preached by Edwin Leon a missionary from Belize. He gave me permission to post it plus I added a few notes. I felt that this was a great message. You can watch it here http://vimeo.com/50936476 Parable of the Good Samaritan Theme: Text: Luke 10;25 – ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Church Of God

"Trusting God In Tragedy"

Contributed by Brad Henry on Sep 28, 2011

No matter what happnes God knows and he loves you. Tragedy doesn't have to be a horrible experience.

Over the years we have had many gut wrenching stores of families killed in an accident only to leave a mother or father behind. To wake up in a hospital bed hurting physically then realize that your entire family is gone would be unfathomable. Now none of us are immune to have this happening to us. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:3-26