Sermons on Plight:

Three Distinctions Of Jabez Series

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 19, 2001

The distinctions of Jabez cause him to stand above the rest.

Three Distinctions of Jabez 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 Are you ready for an adventure … something new … a fresh start … that will get you off high center of status quo? Would you be willing to do one thing if it would . . . ·gain you a better life … ·get you more than you presently have … ·protect ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"The Distinguished Man"

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on May 27, 2007

A mesage on the book the Prayer of Jabez

“The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find something ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Distinguished Man

Contributed by Barry Edmondson on Sep 17, 2005

The Prayer of Jabez

Message 1. “The Distinguished Man” Text 1Chron 4:9-10. (Read at beginning of service 1Sam 16:1-13 NIV). Intro: Have you ever been in the place where you have found yourself extremely dissatisfied with the way things are going in your life? Maybe you’ve had an itch to try something new-or find ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those Who Mourn Series

Contributed by Frank Lay on Oct 12, 2004

The first step of a blessed life is the recognition that we are poor in spirit, that we have a deep need in our lives, a need caused by our sin. The second step is to mourn over our sin.

BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO MOURN Matthew 5:4 The first beatitude confronted us with our deep need. "Blessed are the poor in spirit." The first step towards God is the recognition that we are sinners in desperate need of a Savior. That idea is frowned upon by the world today. However it is the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

A Broken Heart

Contributed by Joe Harding on Sep 29, 2003

Jeremiah the Prophet is a man with a big heart

A BROKEN HEART JEREMIAH 8:18-9:1 SEPTEMBER 28, 2003 INTRODUCTION: In his retirement, Thomas Jefferson founded the University of Virginia. Because Jefferson trusted that students would take their studies seriously, the code of discipline was lax. Unfortunately, his trust proved misplaced when the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas?

Contributed by Fr Mund Cargill Thompson on Dec 9, 2010

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions?

How would you react to a sermon composed entirely of questions? Are you intrigued when the questions refuse to give you answers, leaving you puzzling over the text for yourself? Are you cross- isn’t it the preacher’s job to explain things? - Isn’t the preacher not doing his or her job properly? ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Passion Of The Christ Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 19, 2012

Message about Christ's Passion for us in Isaiah 53.

Title: The Passion of Christ Theme: Show the true passion of Christ in Isaiah. Text: Isaiah 52:13 – 53:12 Introduction This prophecy was written 700 years before the crucifixion. Isa 52:13 Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently (wisely, practical wisdom); He shall be exalted and extolled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Are These Letters Really Relevant? Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 8, 2013

This is the introductory message for series that looks at the letters to the seven churches in the book of Revelation. This message provides the background and examines the relevance of these letters.

In 1955, Assistant US Postmaster General Joseph Cooper introduced the concept of certified mail or letters. A certified letter is guaranteed by the postal service to be delivered to the recipient. A form is filled out at the post office that contains the name of the sender and the person and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Justification Through Faith Leaves No Room For.... Series

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Apr 20, 2008

This sermon unpacks justification through faith alone Paul responds to his critics and unpacks justification through faith and its relationship with the law, Jew , Gentile and answers the charge of antinominism.

Rom 3:27 – 31.” JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH LEAVES NO ROOM FOR ….. PAUL WASN’T WITHOUT HIS CRITICS TO JUSTIFICATION THROUGH FAITH ALONE SO HERE HE ADMINISTERS HIS MEDICINE TO ANSWERS THOSE CRITICS IN A FORM OF A DIATRIBE. AS HE HAD DONE EARLY TO SHOW THAT JEW AND GENTILE ARE ALL UNDER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:21-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Question Is Not: "is God Relevant?"

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Dec 5, 2013

He who has the last laugh determines relevancy. This is Christ the King.

The Question is Not: “Is God Relevant?” Matthew 25:31-46 Introduction Often what is put last is of the highest importance. For example, Luke ends Jesus’ public teaching at the Temple with the story of the widow’s mite, noting that she gave more than the rich who gave much in that she gave her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:33-46, Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Narrow Gate Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 8, 2014

There are only two ways. which way are you on?

The Strait Gate Matthew 7:13-14 Verse thirteen begins to conclude the Sermon on the Mount, we had mentioned in the previous sermon on the Golden Rule of the theology of the two ways which Jesus has used throughout the Sermon on the Mount. We also mentioned that the Sermon on the Mount is in many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Candlelighting Sermon: The Responses To The First Christmas

Contributed by Roy Hartzell on Dec 19, 2016

The innkeeper's, shepherds', Herod's,religious leaders', wise men's, and Mary's response to Jesus' birth in poem and Hymn.

The Responses To The First Christmas (adapted from “A Savior Has Been Born” by Melvin Newland; sermoncentral.com) Lk 2:1-20 In the last 15-20 years we have seen a lot of change in how people of this country respond to Christmas. There seems to more and more avoidance of the use of the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Moses Tries It His Way: An Exposition Of Exodus 2:11-25

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 21, 2020

We sing the hymn "Have Thine own Way" and all too often go out and do it our way.

Moses Tries it His Way: An Exposition of Exodus 2:11-25 How many times do we feel that God has a special calling on our lives, and we get into a rush trying to fulfill it? When we became Christians, we received the Holy Spirit in our lives. God has a purpose for every one of us. He has distributed ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Compassion: The Touch Of God

Contributed by Frank Walker on Oct 15, 2001

Jesus didn’t just touch hearts, He touched lives.

Compassion: The Touch Of God (Matt. 8:1-4) I. THE MAN THAT CAME A. His Plight 1. A slow and painful death 2. A life without personal contact 3. No hugs from his kids, no kiss from his wife 4. Living without ever “feeling” compassion from another person B. His Prerogative 1. Worship, not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Ministry Of The Deacon

Contributed by Gerald Cornelius on Mar 27, 2001

What scripture says about the role of deacon.

THE MINISTRY OF THE DEACON TEXT: ACTS 6;1-6, I TIMOTHY 3:8-13 Introduction Let’s begin with a question. Is the deacon ministry necessary and valid in today’s church? A fellow pastor in another state said that he didn’t have deacons in his church and would not permit the church to ordain any ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-6, 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Denomination: Baptist