Sermons on Political Diversity:

Cry Out For Help? Turn To Jesus!

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Aug 26, 2004

The most persecuted people here on earth are the Christians.

10-26-03 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US Cry out for help? Turn to Jesus! Isaiah 35: 4 “Say to those who are fearful-hearted, “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.” In Matthew 11: 28 “Come to Me, all you who labor and are ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:4

Denomination: Methodist

The Search For The Twelve

Contributed by Andy Almendarez on Mar 22, 2004

This is a message that will help us understand that the Apostles were men just like us. They had character that was uniquely given to them by God for His mission and purpose.

Andy Almendarez The Search for the Twelve November 2, 2000 The impetus for this message arose out of Luke’s allusions to the twelve being groomed to take over the leadership of Israel. Luke also makes reference to the twelve judging the twelve tribes of Israel (Luke 19:11-27; 22:30). This is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27, Luke 22:30

Denomination: Holiness

Conflict And Choices Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 5, 2004

Abram’s leadership manifests itself in his ability to resolve conflict. Lot’s character (and downward spiral) is revealed in the choice he makes for himself and his family. We can choose to yield our rights when we’re secure in knowing that God will tak

“Conflict and Choices” Genesis 13:5-18 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts People can be difficult! They’re often unreasonable, stubborn, and self-centered. Working with people presents thorny challenges. We all want to get along, but personality ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-18

Denomination: Congregational

The Middle Of The Road

Contributed by James Lowe on Mar 8, 2007

Don’t be a middle of the road christian

The middle of the road Revelation 3: 14-16 When you hear the term, “middle of the road”, what do you think of? If you are thinking politics you would say the “middle of the road” means someone who is neither liberal nor conservative. If you are thinking religion you would say the “middle of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The God Of Peace (Advent) Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Dec 19, 2007

Let us recommit ourselves to experiencing the peace of God in our lives and in our fellowship.

The God of Peace, II Corinthians 13:11-14 Introduction I know a man who not long ago gave his heart to Christ, and has since lived a very happy Christian, who for a long time prior to his conversion had been so eaten up by care and anxiety that he had been ill-natured on account of it. His ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Aftershock

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 14, 2010

The earthquake in Haiti measured 7.0 – the death toll will be measured in the tens of thousands – but character is measured in our response to tragedy. 5 WAYS TO RESPOND. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

AfterShock Matthew 14:22-33 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/AfterShock.html How do we respond? What should our reaction be? When our world shakes, when we are in shock – after it happens – after shock has gripped our being – what we do next is absolutely vital. The earthquake in Haiti measured ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Norway: Let God Be Your Strength And Refuge

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jul 25, 2011

God is our strength and refuge in the gloomiest moments of our lives. Let’s run to Him for shelter from the storm, and in the case of tragedy, especially so. Pray for those affected in the Norway shootings, that they may find their refuge in God.

Text: Psalm 46 Open with me to Psalm 46. This week, Norway has been ravaged with the shootings of over 90 children at the hands of a madman. Families are shattered, friendships irrecoverable. Though this seemed to be a politically and racially motivated crime, many sources of media call this ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Cornerstone Living

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Jun 15, 2011

Sometimes the passages that are easy to understand are the scariest.

CORNERSTONE LIVING Text: I Peter 2:1 - 10 Mark Twain is quoted as saying , “Most people are bothered by those passages in the Bible which they cannot understand; but as for me, I always notice that the passages of Scripture which trouble me the most ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-10

Denomination: United Methodist

Living In Expectation Series

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Aug 30, 2007

How does a church with a sense of expectancy act

Living in Expectation Acts 1:9-26 My daughter is reading a book that appears to be a popular book in the homes of mothers who are expecting today. It has a catchy title and I’ll bet some of you have seen it, too. It’s entitled, “What to Expect when You’re Expecting.” Isn’t that a great title? ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

All Things To All Men Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

What a great song that was, In Christ alone. That’s the kind of song that should move us to action. If we really believe all that we just sang we should be moved and excited to get this message out to others. And I’ll bet that many of us here do have a burden for people who don’t ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Nehemiah

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Nehemiah

Nehemiah ch 6 v 1 - 14 1. Nehemiah's Walk 1 ¶ Now it came to pass, when Sanballat, and Tobiah, and Geshem the Arabian, and the rest of our enemies, heard that I had builded the wall, and that there was no breach left therein; (though at that time I had not set up the doors upon the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

The Price Paid Series

Contributed by Richard Vartenisian on Feb 28, 2015

Redemption

The Price Paid Ephesians 1:5-8 “It was almost 1:00 in the morning when the phone rang. Dr. Leo Winters, the highly acclaimed Chicago surgeon, was abruptly awakened. (stethoscope) There had been an accident and his skill hands were needed for immediate surgery. The quickest route happened to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:5-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unexpected Education In The Middle Of Nowhere Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Apr 9, 2013

This is the third message in a series on the life of Moses that shows that being God's man is never easy. This message shows how God often teaches us in the most unexpected places.

When we last left Moses, he had fled the land of Egypt leaving behind all the wealth and privileges that he was raised with. Moses was a rising star, who had had the very best education, the sky was the limit. However, a knee jerk reaction has cost him everything. Now he finds himself in the middle ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding Faith Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 12, 2010

Discrimination is a bad thing in any form. We as believers must never discriminate with regard to whom we share our faith.

Understanding Faith The Book of Mark Mark 7:24-31 I. Introduction: A. We live in tumultuous days. 1. Hardly a week goes by without one group of people calling another group racist somewhere in the country. 2. The words people use to explain something or to present their side of an issue are ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

7 Things The Devil Wants You To Believe Series

Contributed by David Hodgin on Sep 18, 2011

7 things the Devil wants every Christian to believe, The church is a building, The church is weak and dying, The Gospel is a philosophy for weak-minded people, Children are a burden on the church, Church leaders are weak and lack vision, As long as I’m

7 Things the Devil Wants You to Believe Matthew 16:13-23 13Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, “Who do people say that the Son of Man is?” 14And they said, “Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-23