Sermons on Pointing Fingers:

Dreamers And Producers

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Feb 24, 2008

This sermon is about how we need to be producing for God and not just sitting back in the pews.

DREAMERS AND PRODUCERS A few years ago I attended a science fiction writer’s convention. One of the speakers said something that has stuck with me over the years. He said that “the world is made up of two types of people: Dreamers and Producers.” Dreamers are very common in the writing ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: *other

I Have Three Or Four Things Against You

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Jul 17, 2009

Our generation of churches has been more bountifully blessed by God than in any other generation. Along with the blessings comes responsibility.

Andrew Jackson, one of our first presidents, was known as a man of few words. One day, his wife was unable to attend Sunday services and she asked what the minister’s message was about. Jackson said, "Sin." She said, "Well, what did he have to say about it?" He said, "He was against it." That ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Optical Illusions

Contributed by Mike Rickman on May 16, 2009

We may not see things in our own lives the way they really are.

May 17, 2009 Morning Worship Text: Galatians 5:16-26 Subject: Living By The Spirit Title: Spiritual Optical Illusions How perceptive are you? Do you always see things the way they really are, or can you, like most people, be fooled by appearances? Some of you will relate to the story I will ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Those Whose Turn Seems To Come Last Series

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Oct 26, 2015

The story of a desperate man who stated: "I have no one to help me." He had no faith for a miracle, didn't know he was talking to Jesus, wasn't told to believe or repent and yet he got a miracle at Bethesda, the house of mercy.

Those Whose Turn Seems to Come Last PPT 1 Series Title In this series we are looking at Jesus and how the scriptures show Him to be all knowing, all powerful, and all loving. PPT 2 Message title This week we are going to see those traits, especially that He is all loving in a story that I have ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Do You Seek The Living One Among The Dead? Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Apr 6, 2015

Why Do You Seek the Living One among the Dead? (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). The Women (vs 1-3) (2). The Angelic Beings (vs 4-8) (3). The Disciples (vs 9-12) SERMON BODY: Quote: Professor John Lennox: "Stephen Hawkins was just ahead of me at Cambridge, I can remember him quite well although I did not know him. I was rather amused when the Times ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-12

Denomination: Brethren

The Ideal Servant Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 4, 2009

Spiritual power, perseverance, purpose, and parenting made Paul the ideal servant to those he was leading. And we are all called to be servants. Link inc. to formatted text and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Servant I Thessalonians 2:1-12 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/IdealServant.html Being a servant is a calling. And you have that call. Preachers are called, but you are called as well. Preachers go ‘calling’. Once a minister went to call on one of the elderly widows of the church. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Seven Bowls

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. This evening w e come to that point in the book of Revelation we have been reading about and preparing for.

1. This evening w e come to that point in the book of Revelation we have been reading about and preparing for. God’s final judgement takes place. The bowls of God’s wrath is poured out upon the earth. 2. As we consider the plague and events that accompany this action, we must be careful how we ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Problems Of Inflexibility

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint.

1. People who are inflexible remain firm in their opinions to a point of being stubborn, unyielding and adamant about their own viewpoint. The biggest problem with spiritual inflexibility is that one risks missing out on all the vital truths God wants us to learn. The inflexible Sanhedrin commanded ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:18-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Live Your Life In God's Light

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Feb 4, 2002

Adding to the metaphor used for Jesus in his Gospel, John points us to the life we live in God’s Light

How have you been feeling lately? Does it seem like you have a decreased amount of energy? Do you feel fatigued? Have you been craving sugar and eating more than usual? In the last two months have you had difficulty getting out of bed in the morning? Are you sleeping more than usual, been less ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus And The Samaritan Woman

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 28, 2002

Effective evangelism will only happen when we meet people at their point of need, just as Jesus did with the Samaritan woman

Morston/Field Dalling 03-03-02 Jesus and the Samaritan woman - Jn 4:5-42 Story: In a historic move to liberate themselves from 3,000 years of oppression thousands of Dalits or “Untouchables” conveged on Dehli to renounce Hinduism. Although Dehli authorities attempted to block the rally last ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-32

Denomination: Anglican

Worship: Expressing Your Love To God Series

Contributed by Tim Olson on Mar 14, 2001

The object of this message is to get you to evaluate your relationship with God and to point out ways to strengthen your love for God.

SERIES: PRIORITIES FOR PLEASING GOD #1 WORSHIP: EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD KBF & 00-01-14 & Tim Olson INTRO: WORSHIP IS EXPRESSING YOUR LOVE FOR GOD There’s a new "reality" TV show on Fox Network called "Temptation Island" that is the subject of discussion these days. Many people are very ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:30

Apb

Contributed by Edward Mccrary on Apr 29, 2009

An All Points Bulletin (APB) an alert used to warn when there is a threat or situation so bad that all areas are to be on the lookout.

A.P.B. Hebrews 4:12-15 An All Points Bulletin (APB) an alert used to warn when there is a threat or situation so bad that all areas are to be on the lookout. Instead of staking out one location, the eyes and ears of the entire region come alive in order to stop the threat. I believe that we are ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonderous Weapon Of Worship Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Jul 5, 2006

Fourth in a series on spiritual warfare. This message explores the mighty weapon of worship. Incorporates music interwoven to apply the message points.

We have reached week four in our series “Operation Enduring Freedom.” We are learning that freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with the nature of Jesus in our hearts. Let’s say that together – Freedom starts with the name of Jesus on our lips. It is completed with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:6-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making Sure Your Legacy Is Build To Last

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jul 11, 2005

This message points out 6 things we need to be doing to make sure our lives will have an eternal impact.

Making Sure Your Legacy Is Built To Last: 1. Plan before you build. - v. 10b - “take heed how he builds” - Do I care if I build? Do I want to do quality work? 2. Get skilled in building. - v. 10 - “as a wise master builder” - Knowing how to do it well v. just giving a “whatever” job. - The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Commandment

Contributed by Carl Allen on Aug 4, 2005

With all the commandments that God has given us, Jesus explicitly pointed out two that were the greatest for us to follow.

THE GREATEST COMMANDMENT Mark 12:28-31 A. Why these two commandments, over all the others. • If we love the Lord as we should, we will not sin against Him. o He will be our top priority and everything else will fall into place o When our love for the Lord falters, then we will be living a life ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-31

Denomination: Baptist