Sermons on Perplexing:

"Learning To Stand" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 21, 2003

Learning when to stand and when to move is important in our walk as a Christian.

Iliff & Saltillo UM Churches May 5, 2002 “Learning to Stand” Exodus 14:10-13 INTRODUCTION: Learning when to stand still and when to move forward is one of the greatest challenges for us today. We live in an instant society where we are trained for action--for decision making--especially in the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Empowered For Service" Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Mar 23, 2003

The Holy Spirit equips us for service.

Iliff and Saltillo UM churches Pentecost Sunday May 19, 2002 “Empowered for Service” Acts 2:1-21 INTRODUCTION: The Holy Spirit was evident in scripture from the very beginning. Genesis 1:1 speaks of the “Spirit of God hovering over the waters” at the creation. The power of God was in evidence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Methodist

The Land Of Iraq In The Light Of The Bible

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Mar 27, 2003

According to Genesis, present day Iraq is located in the region associated with the early days of civilization. According to Revelation, it shall be uniquely associated with the final days of this generation.

THE LAND OF IRAQ IN THE LIGHT OF THE BIBLE "Now a river flowed out of Eden to water the garden; and from there it divided and became four rivers. The name of the first is Pishon; it flows around the whole land of Havilah, where, there is gold. The gold of that land is good; the bdellium and the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:10-14, Revelation 9:13-15

Denomination: Baptist

Born-Again

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 7, 2003

If you’re born once, you die twice; if you’re born twice, you die once!

“Born-Again”, John 3:1-8, Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We’ve been examining conversions in the book of Acts, and now we’re going to look closer at what it means to be converted. When Jimmy Carter was elected President of the United States, he ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

The Gospel According To... Prince Caspian Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Dec 15, 2008

Through this classic children’s story turned into movie, we find an essential element for following Jesus and the coming of God’s Kingdom.

The Gospel According To… Prince Caspian Acts 10 December 7, 2008 This week we are going to look at the Gospel According to Prince Caspian, which came out on DVD this week and we was shown on movie night on Friday. How many of you have read the Chronicles of Narnia? I’ve read them three or four ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Church Of God

Spirit Of The Living God, Fall Afresh On Me

Contributed by Anne Benefield on May 28, 2008

Your life can sparkle with the Spirit if you will let the Spirit live within you.

Introduction: Today is the birthday of the church. We find the account of what happened in Acts of the Apostles, which perhaps should be called “Acts of the Spirit.” Newsweek magazine features a short column in which famous authors tell what the five most important books to them were. Garrison ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Doubt

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Aug 22, 2008

Have you ever doubted anything. God will help you overcome your doubts...

Doubt – 17th August 2008 pm Have you ever had any doubts? – during exams, during a sports event, during…. During your Christian life? One tribe of native Americans had a unique practice for training young braves. On the night of a boy’s thirteenth birthday, he was placed in a dense forest to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:31

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is The Only Way To God - True Or False Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

Just as the Bible teaches there is no other way to God but Jesus!

Jesus is the Only Way to God – True or False? John 14:1-6 March 28, 2004 This message has been based on a series idea from Outreach marketing and the outline is based on partial material found in a message written by Brian Mavis. Introduction The most authentic portrayal I have ever seen – Ted ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Church Of God

Living On The Edge

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jul 16, 2006

If Paul was willing to endure hardship, face death, and live with risk, perhaps there are some small steps we might take to give everything for the gospel.

Living on the Edge July 16, 2006 II Corinthians 6:1-13 Some years ago, I remember presiding at the funeral of one of the older ladies of the church. I noticed that one of the grandsons was in the congregation dressed in his army dress uniform. At the cemetery following the committal service, I ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 6:1-13, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Mr Weaver Fish

Contributed by Ken Durham on Aug 12, 2005

Even Jesus was not free from conflict and opposition in His ministry and unfortunately nor are we, yet He calls us to love our enemies.

MR WEAVER FISH 1. Introduction: On a mission trip to Kosova this summer I had a very nasty encounter with a weaver fish. This innocent looking fish lurks in the sand craftily leaving just its dark dorsal fins showing and anyone unlucky enough to step on one can be in serious ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-48

Gone With The Wind

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 31, 2005

God uses a surge of problems sometimes to DIRECT us, to INSPECT us, to CORRECT us, to CONNECT US, to PROTECT US, to PERFECT us, & to PROJECT us. Link included to free PowerPoint Presentation and formatted text version.

Gone With The Wind II Cor. 1:8; 4:8-10 --- Link includes formatted text and free PowerPoint... http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Irma.html --- "For we would not, brethren, have you ignorant of our trouble which came to us in Asia, that we were pressed out of measure, above strength, insomuch that we ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, 2 Corinthians 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2004

Satan has some people so blinded that they ignore all the evidences God has given of their need to repent of their sins and trust Christ as their Savior. These people are for all practical purposes, "Spiritual Fools."

The Folly Of Spiritual Fools Text: Prov.1: 7, 22 Intro: A “fool” may be defined as, “a person lacking in judgment or prudence.” This definition refers to one who is not necessarily unaware of the proper course of action, but lacks the wisdom and forethought to act upon what they already know ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7-22

Denomination: Baptist

"Boo" What Scares You?

Contributed by Dean Meadows on Oct 25, 2005

This is a sermon that deals with what in your life is keeping your from surrendering your life to Christ.

Boo,what scares you? 10/25/2005 Mark 10:17-22 This is the time of the year where you have people going around scaring each other. I love to scare and I love to be scared. My wife Hope will get so mad at me when I do something to scare her. She does ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: *other

Final Words

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2005

The final sermon of a fall 2005 sermon series through Acts

This morning we conclude our series in Acts and we begin with a test. Yes, a test. Actually, a couple of tests that deal with famous statements and ‘last words.’ However, they are tests that frame the important issue of finishing well in life and St. Paul’s intention of finishing well as he faced ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Can You Imagine?

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Nov 15, 2005

A sermon for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.

(Show video clip for International Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church.) It wasn’t long after the church’s first Pentecost that the first follower of Christ was martyred for his faith. With furious opponents gathered around him, Stephen “looked up to heaven and saw the glory of God.” (Acts ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed