Sermons on Personal Opinion:

The Lord Giveth, The Lord Taketh Away

Contributed by Herman E. Wesley Iii on Sep 12, 2010

he fact that God alone is sovereign, having all power, must be understood by every person who would enter into a covenant relationship with the Lord. That the sacrificial death of Christ on Calvary’s cross was not to enable us: to never get sick,

Evangelist Herman E. Wesley III THE LORD GIVETH, THE LORD TAKETH AWAY Prepared for Delivery at the Magic City Lectureship Birmingham, Alabama at the Bush Hill Church of Christ Monday, September 13, 1999 at 7:45 p.m. Peter Moss, Host Minister PRELIMINARIES It is with great humility that I have ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:21

The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 5, 2009

Who is He? What does He do with us? The Holy Spirit’s work and person are everywhere in Scripture and in our lives. This lesson surveys select Old and New Testament passages that inform and challenge us regarding the Holy Spirit.

On the one hand, our Bibles begin with these words: In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth and the earth was without form and void, and darkness was upon the face of the deep, and the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters… Gen. 1:1-2 Who moved upon the face of the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Possessing God’s Promises Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Dec 13, 2009

Just like the way God changes a person who puts their faith in Christ, so God is going to completely change this old run down, sin cursed earth. When we become God’s, the old life is over.

Purpose: To describe the glories that awaits believers. Aim: I want the listener to make everyday decisions based on the truth of Christ’s coming. INTRODUCTION: "London businessman Lindsay Clegg told the story of a warehouse property he was selling. The building had been empty for months and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Disciple Someone - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Jun 27, 2010

Talking about the need to disciple others and how it is done in a one-to-one context. It focuses upon the central parts of our faith from a relationship with Jesus, bible reading, personal prayer and emphasises that these things are learnt through one

How to disciple someone As you get older in life you develop enough life experience to look back upon the friendships you once had. You begin to think about the people who once were so promising and kind of crashed in life. They got divorced, became bitter or something. Then there are others who ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:43-49

Denomination: Baptist

Part 5 - Matthew 10:5-6 - "Why Am I Here? I Don't Remember?" Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 1, 2010

Often they are HELPLESS AND CONFUSED, SUSPICIOUS, FEARFUL and very dependent on family, and so when a person with Alzheimer's disease is institutionalised, they long to go home. I was reminded about Alzheimer's when I read about God's lost sheep in Matthe

Part 5 - Matthew 10:5-6 - "WHY AM I HERE? I DON'T REMEMBER?" ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE is a debilitating disease that many people fear as they age. I know I wonder whether I have Alzheimer's at times. It is characterised by forgetting things recently learned. People with Alzheimer's have difficulty with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heroes #2: Run Towards Your Giant Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 12, 2008

David, the shepherd boy, was a young person who knew God, was strong in the Lord, and had great adventures. His victory over the giant Goliath is an example for us as to how we can overcome the giant troubles and problems in our lives.

HEROES #2: RUNNING TOWARDS YOUR GIANT INTRO TO TOPIC: Review last week. Although Jesus is the world’s greatest superhero, God is calling every one of us to be heroes as well. Heroes are made when you make a choice – will you be a hero? KEY TEXT: Daniel 11:32b. “But the people who know ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:32

Denomination: *other

"Lessons From Paul's Apostleship" 1 Cor. 9 Pt 9 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jul 21, 2008

Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the Kingdom of God. He was a messenger of Heaven because he served the Kingdom of God and because his goal was an eternal reward in Heaven not on earth. But as Christia

“Lessons from Paul’s Apostleship” Opening Illustration: Challenge the Ordinary by Blue Fish TV. We need to decide to live extra-ordinary lives as Christian and be all that we can be for the Lord. Thesis: Paul was an apostle, which is a special messenger, who gave up his personal rights for the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There A God

Contributed by Ronnie Knight on May 9, 2008

There is a God who has revealed Himself and a personal relationship with His Son Jesus Christ is the only way to have a right relationship with Him.This sermon should challenge every believer in their faith and confront every unbeliever in their lost-ness

Subject: Existence of God Scripture: Isaiah 1.18 Sermon: Is there a God? Scope: This sermon should challenge every believer in their faith and confront every unbeliever in their lost-ness. Summary: There is a God who has revealed Himself and a personal relationship with His Son Jesus Christ is the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:18

Denomination: Baptist

A Legacy Worth Remembering

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Feb 24, 2008

Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was lea

Over the past 3 weeks we have traced Joseph’s life through the valley of abandonment, to the mountain of achievement, through a pitiful pit, to a palacious palace. Through the shores of shame, to the path of prosperity. If there was one person who was least to achieve in life and leave a lasting ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Frightened Or Fascinated

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 30, 2005

Are we frightened into a relationship with God out of fear of hell or are we fascinated with having a personal relationship with God? This sermon looks at both Isaiah 43:1-7 and Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 to find an answer to this question.

Frightened or Fascinated Isaiah 43:1-7 / Luke 3:15-17; 21-22 Intro: We all have expectations of relationships, children, marriage, children, and even the church. I. Israelites had expectations – VS 15 – Needed to be expectant if God’s salvation was to appear. A. Expected to be the “chosen” ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Provision Of The Good News Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

This morning we are continuing on with Paul’s introduction to the Romans. We’ve covered Paul as the Preacher of the Good News of God (1), the Promise of the Good News (2), and the Person of the Good News (3-4). This morning we will consider the Provi

The Provision of the Good News This morning we are continuing on with Paul’s introduction to the Romans. We’ve covered Paul as the Preacher of the Good News of God (1), the Promise of the Good News (2), and the Person of the Good News (3-4). This morning we will consider the Provision of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seek & Find: Seeking The Kinsman-Redeemer Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 19, 2009

In seeking our Kinsman-redeemer we must look for: 1) The Right Purpose, we must go to 2) The Right Person 3) We Must Make the Right Preparations and finally 4) We Must be at the Right Place

A curious phenomena occurring more and more these days is the ever increasing relationships between two people of differing age brackets. For some noteworthy examples, it can be decades apart. A French court is currently examining whether the elderly heiress to the L’Oreal fortune, Europe’s richest ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 3:1-5

Denomination: Other

The Church Of The Helping Hand!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 2, 2010

It’s thrilling when people are helped and blessed by the hands of Christian people. But the ultimate priority and the consummate goal of all we do is the salvation of souls. The greatest thing that can happen here is when a person gives their life to

THE CHURCH OF THE HELPING HAND Acts 9:32-41 - Peter traveled about the country, he went to visit the saints in Lydda. There he found a man named Aeneas, a paralytic who had been bedridden for eight years. "Aeneas," Peter said to him, "Jesus Christ heals you. Get up and take care of your mat." ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:32-41

Denomination: Christian Church

The Temporary Versus The Eternal

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 7, 2013

This is a funeral sermon for an elderly Christian lady that had ended up in bed for the past few months of her life. I have replaced the lady's name with "Our Loved One", and have removed many of the personal remarks on her life.

THE TEMPORARY VERSUS THE ETERNAL 2 Cor. 4:16-5:10 INTRODUCTION: 1.) Today, like many times when we come together because of the occasion of death we have mixed feelings. A.) None of us enjoy losing a loved one to the grave. aa.) But at the same time we can come here today with ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Purpose Of Christmas: God’s Glory Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Dec 31, 2012

Our goal should be to reveal and reflect the person and reputation of God in everything we do. To live for God’s glory is to live our lives in such a way that His reputation is enhanced among men. Christmas is about God’s Glory!

Intro: When we think of the birth of Jesus it would be best to think of His entrance into this world as History. Why? It is His story of how God came entered the world and paid for the penalty of mans sin for His glory. Look at Luke 2.14 as the Angelic host proclaimed the theme and ending of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:14

Denomination: Baptist