Sermons on Pictures:

When Problems Look Big And God Looks Small Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

Some people handle these problems really well. They have a sense of joy and confidence no matter what the trial might be. And other people live in a constant state of stress and anxiety. What’s the difference? Well, for some people, their problems loo

The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

When Your Problems Are Big And Your God Is Small Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Feb 10, 2003

In this message, we learn how even evangelicals can be guilty of violating the 2nd commandment. When we do, we minimize God and magnify our problems.

The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

What God Saw In The Church At Corinth

Contributed by Chris Anderson on Nov 1, 2002

A study of God’s perspective on the Corinthians and applying this perspective to us today.

WHAT GOD SAW IN THE CHURCH AT CORINTH I COR. 3 THE STORY IS TOLD OF A SALESMAN WHO WAS TRAVELING IN THE RURAL MOUNTAINS AND HOLLOWS OF APPALACHIA. HE STOPPED AT A HOME HOPING TO MAKE A SALE, AND BEGAN TO SHOW HIS WARES TO THE OLD MAN OUT PLOWING IN THE FIELD. NOTHING HE HAD SEEMED OF INTEREST ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

Second Sunday Of Advent C, Advent 2-- Crying Out In The Desert

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Dec 2, 2021

Can we say to John the Baptist this Advent, “The Wind Brought Your Voice To Me?”

We don’t sing the Gloria in Advent until the angels sing the "Gloria in excelsis Deo" at Christmas but we do hear a prophetic voice, crying out in the desert, which are often windy places. The voice is from John the Baptist, carried on the whistling wind, that says, “Prepare the way of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Catholic

Vision - To See Yourself Lesson 4 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 13, 2023

An honest visionary sees things as they are, a future visionary sees things as they want them to be, a biblical visionary sees things God wants them to see.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. An honest visionary sees things as they are, a future visionary sees things as they want them to be, a biblical visionary sees things God wants them to see. 2. Vision will give you strength to persevere through tough times. B. SPIRITUAL VISION, ELISHA: 2 KINGS 6:13-17 ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:24, 2 Kings 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Hold It Together - Genesis 1:6-20 Series

Contributed by Scott Turansky on Jul 23, 2021

The problem is we don’t know what to worship just by looking at the scriptures. Some people mistake that to be worship creation itself. Some people worship creation instead of the Creator. They misunderstand the message.

We’re studying the book of Genesis and we start, of course, with Genesis 1 which is creation. Last week we looked at God created the heavens and the earth. We looked at day one where God created light. One of the things we said is here’s what happens when you start to look at creation. There is a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:6-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Redeemer

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jan 28, 2015

CHRIST PAYED THE ULTIMATE PRICE FOR YOUR SALVATION.

REDEEMER OBSERVATION: RUTH IS A PICTURE OF ALL WHO ARE SEPARATED FROM GOD’S BLESSINGS AND IN GREAT NEED. KEY CHARACTERS ARE RUTH (A MOABITE, GENETICALLY CONNECTED TO ISRAEL THROUGH LOT A NEPHEW OF ABRAHAM), NAOMI (A JEW), AND BOAZ (A JEW). INTERPRETATION: RUTH 4:7 (NKJV) NOW THIS ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

Memorial Day

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 28, 2004

The importance of Jesus Christ in our quest for peace and freedom. Memorializing the sacrifice of Jesus as our Christ who gave us the freedom that we defend war after war.

MEMORIAL DAY 2004 Remembering the sacrifices for our freedom EPH 5:30-32 From Jamestown to Plymouth; from the French and Indians to the struggle for independence; from the wars to end all wars to the present skirmish in Iraq, millions have laid down their lives to make us free. I lost uncles in WW ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:30-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Open My Life Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 13, 2001

The purpose of fellowship is to enable us to live for God everywhere we go.

This past Monday and Tuesday I attended the annual all boards¡¦ retreat for our state ministry at Waycross Retreat Center down in Brown County. I was there as a new member our state Board of Christian Education. It was a time for getting better acquainted with other colleagues around the state. ...read more

Scripture: John 17:21, Acts 2:44

Denomination: Church Of God

The City That's A Bride Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 13, 2012

Heaven involves the new and the old and things that are missing. The prophecy ends with a gospel call to all who will hear: come and receive living water from the river of life; and with the promise that Christ himself is coming soon. To which we all res

Well, we’ve spent the last three months working our way through Revelation, so I guess we all have a pretty good idea what it’s about, don’t we? But now that we’re finally at the end, at the account of the last day, at the revelation of the new heavens and earth I wonder ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Lamb Of God Series

Contributed by Tyler Edwards on May 26, 2009

How does Jesus serve as the lamb of God? We often talk about Him taking away the sins of the world but what does that mean and how does He do it?

John 1:29-34 July 15 2007 The Lamb of God During feudal times royal families would have what were called ‘whipping boys’. A whipping boy was a boy of the same age but not the same class in society as the prince or nobleman. For when a child was of high enough class he was too important to be ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-34

Denomination: *other

Signs Of Love In Our World

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Dec 11, 2006

A sermon for the 3rd Sunday in Advent

3rd Sunday in Advent Luke 3:7-18 "Signs of Love in Our World" Zephaniah 3: 14 Sing aloud, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and exult with all your heart, O daughter of Jerusalem! 15 The LORD has taken away the judgments against you, he has cast out your enemies. The King of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:7-18

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful? For What!? - A Communion Sermon

Contributed by Ken Pell on Oct 6, 2008

A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation.

THANKFUL? FOR WHAT!? Mark 14:1-26 Sermon Objective: A Communion sermon designed to provoke thankfulness by sharing the Good News of God’s grace and salvation. Supporting Scripture: Exodus 12:13-27; Exodus 24:8; Jeremiah 31:31-33; John 6:35-59; INTRO: Thankful? For What!? Those were the words ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Time Factors In The Book Of The Revelation Series

Contributed by George Barton on Jan 22, 2006

Gives my understanding of the three-and-one half year period.

TIME FACTORS IN THE DRAMA OF THE BOOK OF THE REVELATION I. FACTORS WHlCH MAKE UNDERSTANDlNG DIFFICULT 1. First, we are dealing with visions which are often highly symbolical Let me illustrate. Suppose l have a dream which lasts a total of seven minutes. In the dream I see one week of my life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Bigotry About Hell Series

Contributed by Ian Grant Spong on Jan 2, 2005

Hell is a misunderstood subject. Myths, urban legends, prejudice and bigotry abound. Is there a balance?

BIGOTRY BUSTERS -- HELL BY IAN GRANT SPONG Is there a literal annihilation of the wicked, a literal eternal suffering in fire or a literal eternal banishment in outer darkness? In other words does God kill off the wicked in a Divine Auschwitz, put them in an eternal torture chamber or banish ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:9-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ