Sermons on Pound Of Flesh:

Rebirth Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 26, 2010

In this message, part 4 in series Love Never Dies, Dave focuses on the meaning of "birth from above."

Rebirth Love Never Dies, prt. 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 25, 2010 The past two weeks we have looked at Jesus as the Logos – the preexistent, eternal Word of God. In chapter 1, John presents the Logos to us. In chapter 2, John tells two stories which show Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-36

Denomination: Free Methodist

"Breaking Out - Unconventionally"

Contributed by Pastor Gbenga Shadare on May 4, 2010

The sermon seeks to challenge believers to break out of their shells by becoming more Christ-centred and focus on the Kingdom. It is an attempt to try to correct the imbalance in seeking God's kingdom benefits only without wanting to do the right things.

When there is a need for expansion (enlargement, explosion, increment, prosperity, moving to the next level, promotion, advancement, progress, uplifting, success, magnification, addition, augmentation, amplification, elevation and excellence) but constriction is a challenge, then its time to break ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:13-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Life

Contributed by David Flowers on Mar 25, 2008

In this Easter 2008 message, Dave reminds listeners that things are not as they seem.

Life Easter, 2008 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers March 23, 2008 I watched The Exorcist last week. (Happy Easter!!) I know, doesn’t seem like much of an opening line for a message on Easter morning. Or is it? Anybody ever seen The Exorcist? Anybody, after seeing it, swear to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-9

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Reality Of Opposition Series

Contributed by Matthew Sullivan on Mar 30, 2008

In any good and worthwhile project Satan will throw opposition our way

Visioneering The Reality of Opposition Nehemiah 4 Matthew Sullivan A Quaker farmer was having a hard time with his mule. No matter what he tried the mule would not get up. He told the mule I am a Quaker and you know I cannot hit you and I cannot curse you. However, I can sell you to my ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Do We Learn From Jesus' Prayer?

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 17, 2008

Jesus is also in quite a difficult situation. How did He handle it? How did He pray? We can learn from Jesus’ example of how we should pray in difficult, hard, and emotional wrenching times.

What Can We Learn from Jesus’ Prayer? Matthew 26:36-46 ILLUSTRATION… Children’s Prayers http://www.bible.org/illus.php?topic_id=1145 Dear God: Please send a new baby for Mommy. The new baby you sent last week cries too much. - Debbie, 7 Dear God: Who did you make smarter? Boys or girls? My sister ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Loing Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently

Contributed by Rick George on Apr 19, 2008

Christians must love each other fervently and this is displayed through our actions toward each other in the working out of our faith together and in our service in the church and in each other’s lives.

Loving Each Other With A Pure Heart Fervently Preached at Skillman Bible Church June 5, 2005 Re-edited and preached at CGEFC December 2, 2007 Main Sermon Text: 1 John 4:7-5:4 Supporting texts: 1 Cor. 13:13 James 2:15-16 Matthew 22:39 1 John 3:11-24 Central Proposition: Christians must love ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Hallways: Blending The Blended Family Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on May 3, 2008

#5 in a six week series on marriage and parenting. This message discusses the concept of Step-Families and how to cope while blending.

“THE HALLWAYS: BLENDING THE BLENDED FAMILY” Home Improvement - Week 5 Selected Scriptures INTRODUCTION: (Video: Brady Bunch Intro = 1:00) That show was one of the very first to show a blended family. What is interesting is that it really wasn’t all that huge a hit back when it came out in the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

When The Heavens Become Brass

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

For your life to prosper, the heavens must be involved, because the heaven above us is seeing everything. If a man is ever going to prosper, he cannot do it outside of heaven. A destiny remains stagnant until a connection is made between earth and heaven.

WHEN THE HEAVENS BECOME BRASS Dr. D. K. Olukoya The message of this week is for those who believe in the God of the suddenlies, those who know that no matter how fast the enemy has been running, just a word from the Master is enough to halt his race. After all, in the beginning, when the earth ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 28:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Remedy Part 3: The Remedy For Helplessness Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Apr 26, 2009

Part 3 in a series through the book of Romans, this sermon provides a practical overview of what to do with God’s message in your life, as seen in the difficult chapters of Romans 6 through 8.

REMEDY The Remedy for Helplessness I see the right, and I approve it, too; condemn the wrong, and yet the wrong pursue.” -Roman poet Ovid, 8 A.D.  Key Scripture: Romans 6-8 Icebreaker: So, now what? You ever asked that question? Like after Christmas when you were a kid and all the ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Our Despised Friend Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 7, 2008

People refused to heed the Servant of the Lord or His message & for that reason did not experience the power of His arm. For it is through heeding the message that the mighty arm of the Lord brings salvation, to believer & lost alike.

ISAIAH 53:1-3 THE DESPISED FRIEND [JOHN 1: 10-14] Chapter 53 continues to speak of the Messiah, Jesus, who would suffer for the sins of all people. Such a prophecy is astounding! Who would believe that God would choose to save the world ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-3, Isaiah 53:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008

God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Other

Your Past Is History

Contributed by Timothy Dolan on Aug 3, 2008

Our lives are reflective of history because we all have a past, a fulfillment of history in our lives at different times; and also good news to look forward to.

Your Past Is History Scripture Text: Acts 13:38-39 (13:17-39/Reading) Introductory Quote: An interesting map is on display in the British Museum in London. It’s an old mariner’s chart, drawn in 1525, outlining the North American coastline and adjacent waters. The cartographer made some intriguing ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:17-38

Denomination: Baptist

"For Grace Appeared"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Apr 1, 2009

The Redeeming, Reforming, Rewarding work of Grace

“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to all men, instructing us to deny ungodliness and worldly desires and to live sensibly, righteously and godly in the present age, looking for the blessed hope and the appearing of the glory of our great God and Savior, Christ Jesus, who ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Orthodox

Satan Is Real

Contributed by Neal Gray on Oct 31, 2001

Just like in war, a Christian needs to know who the enemy is, and something about the characteristics and habits of the enemy. Then cevelop a strategy for fighting and staying alive. The enemy for the Christian is Satan. The winning strategy is to take c

"Satan Is Real" Author: Dr. Neal Gray Passage: Ezekiel 28:1-19, KJV Purpose: Just like in war, a Christian needs to know who the enemy is, and something about the characteristics and habits of the enemy. Then develop a strategy for fighting and staying alive. The enemy for the Christian is Satan. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 28:1-19

Denomination: Holiness

A Gift Worth Understanding

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Dec 7, 2001

This sermon seeks to help the hearer underdstand why Jesus was born and what it should mean in thier lives.

A Gift Worth Understanding Hebrews 2:5-18 December 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Delivery of a Child, Citation: Robin Greenspan, Chester, Massachusetts, Christian Reader, "Lite Fare."] My cousin, Bill, was excited and nervous about the birth of his first child. When the anticipated day arrived, the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:5-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational