Sermons on Power And Dominion:

Playing It Safe: Job's Friend Zophar Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 7, 2009

For Lent and Annunciation: Zophar’s counsel is to "play it safe" by sticking to ideas rather than engaging persons. He thinks that security is the goal. God in Christ takes the risk of loving us and living with us.

Every human heart is so made that it can be hurt. Of that I have no doubt. Every human heart is subject to hurt, to pain, to shock. Every one of us is subject to feelings that we do not enjoy -- disappointment, anger, despair, guilt, anxiety -- a whole range of painful feelings. And we either deal ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stand And Be Counted

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2008

At a church-sponsored rally for census involvement. Census taking may seem invasive, but the information leads toward justice; God is able to use the census for His purposes; and it reminds us of the vast task of redemption to which we are called.

When Rev. Gray asked me to preach, the answer was easy. I am just about always ready to preach! You know how it is with preachers, especially Baptists: we can come up with a Scripture to cover all occasions, we have an opinion about everything, and we believe that everybody is waiting to hear our ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Blooming In Christ

Contributed by Geoff Bruschi on May 8, 2007

Our church has been suffering from spiritual apathy for a while now. This message is a good seed to plant for any church to seek true repentance.

“Blooming In Christ” Text: Colossians 2:1-10 Objective: Every Believer must be rooted, built up, & strengthened in the Faith and can begin this process through genuine repentance. HAVE JOHN READ THIS TEXT DURING OPENING 1I want you to know how much I am struggling for you and for those at ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be A Champion For Christ!

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 9, 2007

How to face the giants in our world today.

Be a Champion for Christ! 1 Samuel 17:15-47 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - April 29, 2007 *David went out to face the giant... -And there are even bigger giants in our world today. *A big part of the problem is mass media. By the time the average American child reaches 17, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:15-47

Denomination: Baptist

Our Duty To One Another

Contributed by Jason Cole on May 7, 2007

The Bible speaks of many "one anothers", and these should be considered as our duties. Often times we are so focused on self that we fail to look towards others. We need to put others even above ourselves.

Our Duty to One Another Introduction: In today’s world we are very private. We like to keep our business to ourselves and we are very comfortable without anyone interfering with our personal business. When someone does decide to attempt to get themselves involved in our business we call them ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10, Galatians 6:1

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Marriage, Keeping It Together Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jan 28, 2008

A number of suggestions from scripture for keeping our marriages together

I have been pastoring for 27 years now, I have performed well over 50 weddings. Couples ranging in age from their teens to their seventies and I am have watched any number of marriages end. And some have happened because of some serious stuff. Wives fed up with physical abuse who have finally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

My Sediments Exactly (Ps 51 Version)

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jan 28, 2008

We all know what regular maintenance in our Christian lives should look like. What makes it so hard?

SERMON: MY SEDIMENTS EXACTLY 1. Case Study: What caused the Johnstown flood? 2. What makes maintenance hard? a. Purging involves loss (hyssop) b. Washing involves vulnerability c. Acknowledgement means losing control 3. How do we do it? a. The Word (Eph 5:26) b. Prayer (What is this Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Follow The Directions

Contributed by Bruce Ball on May 13, 2008

We are called to not just read the Bible, but to follow the directions it gives us. Sermons, audio, and communion message at www.sermonlist.com

When I was about four-years old, we lived in Tucson, Arizona. My dad was in the Air Force there. The story goes that we didn’t have a lot of money, and my dad and mom did not have a car. But some person they knew gave them on old Ford and said if my dad could get it running, they could have ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: *other

Friendship With God Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on May 14, 2008

Abraham was the ultimate friend of God. There was no one who was elevated to any higher degree in friendship to God than Abraham. God made sure that this unique label was recorded in script

We learned about our need for understanding our purpose…that a life without purpose is a life without meaning. Perhaps you have struggled with your purpose or the meaning of your life. You can only find your meaning, your destiny for your life through a relationship with God. Any attempts to try ...read more

Scripture: James 2:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Heart God Uses

Contributed by Randy Hamel on May 15, 2008

This message looks at Cornelius in Acts 10; his heart was a prepared heart because God heard his prayers.

Message ‘The Heart God Uses’ Acts 10:30-43 (NIV) May 4, 2008 o There was a pastor who had a parrot. All the parrot would say was, “Let’s pray, let’s pray.” The pastor tried to teach him to say other things but to no avail. He learned that one of his deacons had a parrot. The parrot would only say, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:30-43

Mt. Of Olives Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

Events in the Bible that took place on a mountain

Luke 19:28-45 We sometimes forget Jesus never reached the human age of 35. After living in the flesh for only 33 years, He was crucified. In our passage today, we arrive at the final week in Jesus’ human life. It begins on Sunday with what is often called Palm Sunday. It was the day of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-45

Denomination: Baptist

Mediator Series

Contributed by Travis Markes on Aug 30, 2011

A sermon series on Job

“God is Good…All the time!” We Need A Mediator! Job 9:2, 32-35 Over the past two months, we’ve been studying the Book of Job. Most of you know the plot. Job is a prosperous and happy man. Satan presents the allegation to God that the only reason Job worships Him is because ...read more

Scripture: Job 9:32-35

Denomination: Baptist

Law And Order - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 2, 2011

A study of chapter 28 verses 16 through 29

Isaiah 28: 1 – 29 Law And Order – Part 2 1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower which is at the head of the verdant valleys, to those who are overcome with wine! 2 Behold, the Lord has a mighty and strong one, like a tempest ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:16-29

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Measure Of Success

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2011

God's people wanted direction from Micah, the instructions are still valid today.

When I was in High School I wasn’t sure what I wanted to be when I grew up, sometimes even today I’m not sure what I want to be when I grow up. However I had plenty of dreams and aspiration, and whenever I visualized myself doing any of those particular things that I dreamed of doing I ...read more

Scripture: Micah 6:6-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

No Man Is An Island Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Sep 13, 2011

Jesus’ metaphors of salt and light reveal how His followers are to be positive influences in the world.

You’ve probably all heard the old adage “No man is an island.” Since that was the thought that first came to mind as I read the passage that we’ll look at this morning, this week I did some research to find out where that saying originated. It comes from Meditation XVII ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist