Sermons on Permit:

Two Peas In A Pod?

Contributed by James Groce on Jul 17, 2002

“Elijah was a man with a nature like ours...”

A. INDENTIFYING WITH BIBLE CHARACTERS 1. What Bible character do you think you identify with more than any other? 2. I hesitate to name any names, because all of the people I would want to resemble were so great in God’s kingdom—like David the “man after God’s own heart”, John the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Am I So Tired?

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jul 28, 2002

The dangers, causes, and cures of fatigue and weariness.

This morning, I want to ask you a question. Here it is: "Why am I so tired all the time?" Not me personally, but all of us. Because we all experience fatigue and weariness. We may know them as occasional visitors, or as constant and unwelcome companions, but every one of us has made their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Elijah: "More Power To Ya” Series

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Jul 29, 2002

God wants to empower your life with the Holy Spirit. Elijah and Elisha illustrate how this can happen for you.

The life of Elijah has been a whirlwind of activity! From the time he stepped out of nowhere to confront the king of Israel, to his adventures of faith at the dry brook and the widow’s house, to his great victory on Mount Carmel and to his fall into and restoration from defeat and disuse. Elijah’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What A Tangled Web We Weave Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Aug 2, 2002

how Judah tried to explain the mess he was in to Joseph, and how he got out of it

August 3, 2002 Genesis 44:30-34 “So now, if the boy is not with us when I go back to your servant my father and if my father, whose life is closely bound up with the boy’s life, sees that the boy isn’t there, he will die. Your servants will bring the gray head of our father down to the grave ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 44:30-34

Denomination: Lutheran

Build My House Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Nov 15, 2004

Those who returned from the exile were excited about rebuilding temple, so why did they take a 15 year break?

House of the Lord Haggai 1:1-9 Everyone was excited. The talk had been of building a house of worship and everyone wanted to be a part of it. They talked about what it would like when they had a permanent place to worship, a place to call the House of God. Everyone seemed to be talking about ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Nov 29, 2004

Four tests to apply to what you want to watch.

Life in the Fast Lane Television & Movies: Look Out For That Pothole! Romans 6:12-20 Woodlawn Baptist Church November 28, 2004 Introduction Tonight as we continue on in our series titled Life in the Fast Lane, remember that each of these messages has dealt with some pressure that society or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

You Have More Power Than You Think Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Aug 29, 2002

Judges, Pt. 2

YOU HAVE MORE POWER THAN YOU THINK (JUDGES 6:11-35) Dietrich Bonhoeffer, known for his opposition to Hitler, was imprisoned and executed in 1945. One of Bonhoeffer’s poems in prison is a masterpiece, revealing his fear, courage and faith in the face of unspeakable evil. “Who am I? Who am I? They ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:11-35

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Our Determination For Victory!" Series

Contributed by Tony Searles on Nov 25, 2006

The is the final message from a series I have been preaching in Joshua. The whole crux has been about living in victory, and this wraps it up with making a decision to serve the Lord, and having the devotion to actually do it.

“Our DETERMINATION for Victory!” [Our Decision…Our Resolve] TEXT: Joshua 23:8 & 24:14-18 ****************************************************** ****************************************************** Praise the Lord! We are still on course for VICTORY!? In fact, VICTORY is ours as we move ...read more

Denomination: Other

The Importance Of Staying On The Right Track Series

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006

Overview of Malachi

The Importance of Staying on the Right Track An Introduction to Malachi Mal. 1:1 I did it again just the other night, without really meaning to, almost without really trying. I got off on the wrong track. My family and I were on the way home from an out of town basketball game in Wilson County, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Hurting Today's Church?

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jan 27, 2007

A sermon calling the church to focus on building God’s kingdom rather than focus on our comfort. This was given after a short message from a Gideon speaker.

Back in the first part of the last century, Cumberland College of Kentucky was playing football with a rival, and they were totally out of their league. They were losing miserably because the opposing team was bigger, stronger, and more intimidating than they were. One of their players fumbled ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

For Heaven's Sake Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 25, 2002

what heaven is, and how it effects us

October 27, 2002 Sermon Series on the End Times - Heaven Heaven. Oh that we were there, oh that we were there! We sing about it. We talk about it. We look forward to it. If there’s one teaching you would think everyone would be in favor of - it would be the teaching about heaven. But if ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:11-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Exploring The Supernatural: Touched By The Angels

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Oct 31, 2002

A brief survey of teaching about angels and how we should be grateful for God’s intervention in our lives.

Touched by the Angels 18Do not let anyone who delights in false humility and the worship of angels disqualify you for the prize. Such a person goes into great detail about what he has seen, and his unspiritual mind puffs him up with idle notions. 19He has lost connection with the Head, from whom ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-19

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Defending The 10 Commandments

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Mar 4, 2005

Sadly Christianity has lost ground over the last 40 years! Why? The main reason…the 10 commandments have been aggressively attacked in America and reduced this country to a moronic and miniscule mindset of morals!

“Defending The 10 Commandments” Exodus 20:1-17 Proverbs 4:7 “Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom. Notices that it says get “wisdom” and not “knowledge”. I believe that the application of knowledge by way of Biblical wisdom is paramount for the believer in today’s world! We live ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

What? Are You Weak Or Something?

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Feb 27, 2004

This word teaches the proper view of weakness in the life of the Christian.

What? Are You Weak or Something? 2 Corinthians 12:9 February 29, 2004 Intro: A. [When We Are Weak, We Are Strong, Citation: Joni Eareckson Tada, quoted in My Heart Sings. Christianity Today, Vol. 33, no. 1.] I relive each moment of my visit with Corrie ten Boom (paralyzed by a stroke). I recall ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unguarded Moment Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 5, 2002

#1 of 4 sermons dealing with David’s sin with Bathsheba, its effects and David’s ultimate restoration.

An Unguarded Moment (2 Samuel 11:1-13) I. David’s Sin Surprises and Shock Us A. David’s reputation B. Bathsheba’s beauty C. Uriah’s integrity II. David’s Sin Was Doubly Tragic A. David was not where he should have been B. It was not a great passion Introduction Marriage is a sacred relationship. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance