Sermons on Pondering:

The Antidote For The Root Of Bitterness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU

BIG IDEA: STICK CLOSE TO GOD AND BITTERNESS WON’T STICK TO YOU INTRODUCTION: Bitterness is a tough enemy to get rid of. The more you give it a foothold, the more it festers and grows and contaminates your whole being. I. HOW DOES BITTERNESS WORM ITS WAY DEEP INTO OUR HEART? A. (:1-2) WE FORGET ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I - That I Might Know Him Series Series

Contributed by James Groce on Apr 13, 2001

Was Jesus capable of sinning?

Could Jesus Have Sinned? Part I Beware Ye Simple Ones John 1:14 states that " . . .the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us. . ." Please do not mistake, as some have, thinking that the word "flesh" in this verse carries the connotation of "carnal." The Word was made flesh--but never carnal! ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How Much Is The Church Worth

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 2, 2002

Ephesians presents a picture of the glorious church and her value in the eyes of God.

Ephesians presents to us portraits of the church as the body and bride of Christ as perhaps no other book in the New Testament does. The church is also referred to as the family of believers, and pictured as the army of God fully protected in armor and wielding the mighty sword of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Survival Vs. Revival

Contributed by Troy Borst on Jan 19, 2002

A revival sermon for believers

“SURVIVAL VS. REVIVAL” PSALM 143:1-12 INTRODUCTION If you haven’t noticed, TV has gotten quite “real” recently. There has been a boom of what they are calling “reality TV” shows. Each of the shows is unique and attempts to take the viewer into the lives of those on the screen. Perhaps the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 143:1-12, Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wake 'em Up!

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jun 6, 2002

God wants to wake us up!

An unknown family member tells the story of her sister and her children who move to their city and began attending church for the first time in their lives. They especially loved the singing and communion service. One day this family member babysat the children and fixed them their favorite meal of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:14-24

Denomination: Church Of God

Who Is Calling?

Contributed by Garth Wehrfritz- Hanson on Jan 12, 2003

Who are the Elis and Philips in our lives? Do we realise that God calls us often through the least likely of people and circumstances?

Sermon for 2 Epiphany, Yr B 19/01/2003 Based on I Sam 3:1-10 & Jn 1:43-51 “Who is Calling?” By Pastor Garth Wehrfritz-Hanson This Sunday I want to begin by complimenting the international ecumenical committee for their wisdom and inspiration in selecting the biblical passages that they did—since ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10, John 1:43-51

Denomination: Lutheran

#1seasons Of Testing Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 7, 2002

We begin a series on the testing process of life.

This is Part #1 Seasons of testing... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Matthew 7:25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew; and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon the ROCK! James 1:13 -15, But every man is tempted, when he is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:25, James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

It Depends On How You Look At It! Series

Contributed by Tim George on Feb 8, 2001

Satan and God have two very different ways they want us to look at trouble and temptation in our life.

"Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him. Let no one say when he is tempted, “I am tempted by God”; for God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He Himself tempt anyone. But each one ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To The Cross

Contributed by John Beehler on Mar 20, 2001

Jesus’ journey to the cross began long before even his birth.

Journey to the Cross It’s become fashionable these days to wear crosses, not necessarily as a sign of faith, but as a trendy accessory. Crosses are hip now. An encounter at a department store jewelry counter. Customer is interested in buying a cross, to which the sales clerk replies ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Journey To Calvary Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 7, 2003

The cross is about a holy God, a sinful people, and the God-man Savior, Jesus Christ, providing reconciliation between God and man by providing the ultimate sacrifice for sin. In order to better understand the events of Calvary, we can look at some of the

The Journey to Calvary (Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31, John 19:19-22) INTRO 1. Calvin Miller said, "One cannot even begin to understand the life of Christ without understanding His death." 2. JUST FOR YOU In Peggy Noonan’s book When Character Was King, she tells about a meeting between President ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:21, Luke 23:26-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

#8waiting With A Fire In My Bones Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2003

As we wait there is a great danger of not stirring the fire in our bones.

WAITING WITH A FIRE IN MY BONES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #8 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ;  2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room;  3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting;  5. Waiting with Joy and gladness  6. Long waits and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Left Behind: On The Cutting Room Floor [rapture]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Oct 18, 2005

Summary of entire movie series, with helps for discerning between its great truths and some of the "artistic license" found there. Link included to formatted text version and PowerPoint Template.

Left Behind: On the Cutting Room Floor Mark 13:1-37 and other passages What is this series about? How accurate is the doctrine? What is the purpose? What should I look for as I watch it? How will this affect my life? Let’s investigate these questions, and more. But first, I want to say that ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible's Main Character Series

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Oct 30, 2005

From beginning to end, Jesus is the main character in the Bible story.

The Bible’s Main Character Col. 1:15-20 You Can Understand the Bible 3) INTRO.: Our text speaks in very lofty terms about Jesus. The Apostle Paul must be in a deeply worshipful mood as he describes the Son of God. He is the image of the invisible God, the heir (firstborn) of all creation. In verse ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living In The Light Series

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Feb 3, 2005

Living in the light means our life is exposed, is action oriented, is saved by Jesus.

Living In The Light (John 3:19-21) Intro: A. Conflict. We hate it, but everyone faces it. There are personal conflicts that we may have with other people. Sometimes those conflicts literally churn within us. There is the conflict we have internally as we strive to do good and find within ...read more

Scripture: John 3:19-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Is Your Vision?

Contributed by Charles Lane Iii on Feb 16, 2004

"Where there is no vision, the people perish." Are you a "people"? Then this statement applies to you! Vision from God is essential for leaders, teachers, parents, ministers, disciples to be effective in the Kingdom of God and in bringing others into t

Text: Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he. KJV Where there is no vision, the people are unrestrained, But happy is he who keeps the law. NASB Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance