Sermons on Physically Weak:

Let's Begin! Series

Contributed by Terry Kemp on Feb 8, 2006

No. 2 in the series, "THe Story God is Telling," this sermon provides a quick survey of Genesis with emphasis on the beginning of Man, Sin, Forgiveness and Sanctification.

Series: THE STORY GOD IS TELLING Title: “Let’s Begin …” Text: Genesis 1:1, 26-27, 31a [NKJV] Genesis 6:5, 8 [NKJV] Introduction: A. On our calendar January marks the beginning of a new year. 1. With that new year come a myriad of resolutions … to read the Bible daily … to pray more ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I Am. . .the Light Of The World Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Feb 9, 2006

A series exploring the seven miracles, and seven "I Am" statements in the Gospel of John. This message reflects on Jesus statement that "I am the light of the world."

A few questions to get your minds thinking as we head in to today’s sermon. First one. . . Q: How many evolutionists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Just one but it will take a million years. Q: How many Psychiatrists does it take to change a light bulb? A: Only one, but the bulb has ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Unknown Quality Of Love Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 13, 2006

Believe it or not, love is hard for the world to define. Even psychology and psychiatry have difficulty explaining it. But God doesn’t. Why is that so?

OPEN: A visiting Revivalist was impressed by an older couple in the church where he was holding Revival. The wife seemed to be half-turned toward her husband holding both his hands in hers. Every time he looked toward them he was impressed by the fact they were holding hands. After the service ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take The Good Problems

Contributed by Paul Decker on Feb 14, 2006

We can solve conflict.

TAKE THE GOOD PROBLEMS Acts 6.1-7 S: Leadership C: Conflict Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE CAN SOLVE CONFLICT. KW: Stages Type: Inductive I. DISCERNMENT (1) II. DECISIVENESS (2-3) III. DELEGATION (4-5) IV. DIVIDENDS (6-7) PA: How is the change to be observed? • Recognize that problems do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Feb 14, 2006

An 8 Week sermon sermon series on the attitude we are to possess as children of God.

BE-Attitudes Blessed are the Pure in Heart Sunday AM Trans: We’re in a series focusing on the (8) attitudes Jesus said we’re to have as His disciples. Each of these attitudes determines our altitude. They testify to our disposition and determination in life. Jesus offered ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian's Godly Responses Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Feb 17, 2006

In James 5:13-16a, the brother of our Lord teaches us how the Christian ought to respond in times of trouble, happiness, sickness, and sin.

Scripture James is the brother of our Lord Jesus. Since Jesus was Mary’s firstborn child (Luke 2:7), James was obviously a younger brother. In fact, it is likely that James was the second-oldest of the five sons that Mary had (cf. Mark 6:3). James eventually came to believe that Jesus was in fact ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Spirittual Zombies? Compssion Fatique?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 17, 2006

SOME OF OUR WORSE ATTITUDES ARE NOT PLANNED, THEY JUST EVOLVE. I often say: EVEN A DEAD FISH CAN SWIM DOWN STREAM! Are we actively pursuing God’s plan or are we empty zombies?

SPIRITUAL ZOMBIES? COMPASSION FATIQUE? TALKERS BUT NEVER DOERS. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: James 2:15 If a brother or sister be naked, and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in peace, be ye warmed and filled; notwithstanding ye give them ...read more

Scripture: James 2:15-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Anxiety Makeover

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 22, 2006

God can help us manage our anxiety.

Introduction: A. A man said to his friend, “I’m really in trouble. I have a mountain of credit card debt, I lost my job, my car is being repossessed and my house is in foreclosure, but I’m not worried about it!” 1. “How can that be?” Asked his friend. 2. “I have hired a professional worrier, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The First Christians

Contributed by John White on Feb 25, 2006

As we examine this passage it is easy to see three outstanding things about these who were first called Christians. They had made a CHOICE for Christ. They had been CHANGED by Christ. They were accepting a CHALLENGE for Christ.

The First Christians Acts 11:19-26 "Now they which were scattered abroad upon the persecution that arose about Stephen travelled as far as Phenice, and Cyprus, and Antioch, preaching the word to none but unto the Jews only. And some of them were men of Cyprus and Cyrene, which, when they were ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Abel's Lamb"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 25, 2006

An acceptible sacrifice to God is faith that issues in obedience.

1 Now the man had relations with his wife Eve, and she conceived and gave birth to Cain, and she said, “I have gotten a manchild with the help of the LORD.” 2 Again, she gave birth to his brother Abel. And Abel was a keeper of flocks, but Cain was a tiller of the ground. 3 So it came about in the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-8

Denomination: Orthodox

"The Cross And The Theology Of Paul"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 27, 2006

The man possibly least likely of all men to become a Christian, transformed in an instant with a new Theology and an unchanging message.

1 Now Saul, still breathing threats and murder against the disciples of the Lord, went to the high priest, 2 and asked for letters from him to the synagogues at Damascus, so that if he found any belonging to the Way, both men and women, he might bring them bound to Jerusalem. 3 As he was traveling, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-6

Denomination: Orthodox

The Big Jackpot

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 6, 2006

People are looking for the big jackpot in life when in reality, there is only one real jackpot.

INTRO.- The big jackpot. What does that sound like? You guessed it. ILL.- $365 Million Powerball Jackpot Beckoned, Saturday, February 18, 2006. The chances of winning the jackpot by matching all six numbers were 1 in 146 million. Powerball is played in 28 states plus the District of Columbia ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What We Will Be"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Mar 9, 2006

In the words of C.S. Lewis, we are in the process of what we will be eternally; "immortal horrors, or everlasting splendors"

1 See how great a love the Father has bestowed on us, that we would be called children of God; and such we are. For this reason the world does not know us, because it did not know Him. 2 Beloved, now we are children of God, and it has not appeared as yet what we will be. We know that when He ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-2

Denomination: Orthodox

Steppin Up To A New Level Of Power Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 9, 2006

This sermon deals with how we need to manage the power we already have in our lives.

Stepping Up To A New Level With Power 2/12/06 Genesis 1:27-30 Matthew 20:20-28 Suppose for a moment that when you wake up in the morning, there is angel at your bed and He says, “God is giving you an unlimited amount of power for the next hour and a half. Do as you please with it. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:20-28

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Baptism

Contributed by Steven Ostrowski on Mar 13, 2006

Biblical look at the importance of Baptism.

Baptism Before the time of Christ the Jews were granted favor through the Old Covenant of circumcision but now Gentile and Jew alike are saved through baptism, the promise of the New Covenant. It is through baptism that we are given the grace to do good things onto others, to preach to others, ...read more

Denomination: Catholic