Sermons on Praise First:

The Perils Of Confronting Evil Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Aug 19, 2008

Samson confronts the Philistines while the Israelites cower and wonder about their future. What they don’t realize is that allowing evil to continue will destroy their future.

THE PERILS OF CONFRONTING EVIL “The only thing necessary for the triumph [of evil] is for good men to do nothing” (Edmund Burke, English Philosopher). Confrontation is never easy. It is probably the last thing any of us really wants to do. When we see a brother or sister in Christ behaving ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:1-20

Denomination: Mennonite

Be All That You Can Be

Contributed by Duane Johnson on Aug 20, 2008

We can have joy even in the midst of trials when we know and value what they are producing.

James 1:2-4 BE ALL THAT YOU CAN BE Do you recognize that slogan? If you are thinking of a TV commercial we are on the same wavelength. Who is it that uses that phrase in their advertising? The United States Army! I wonder how many of you want to be all that you can be? Perhaps as a mother or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Stepping Stones To Faith: Kindness Series

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2008

The fourth sermon of a seven part series, ‘Stepping Stones and Stumbling Blocks to Faith.’

(Slide 1) When I was a few months from graduation from seminary, the church I had attended during college had a position open and I was very interested in it. The pastor had become a spiritual mentor to me and I was hopeful for the opportunity to work with him. When we met to discuss the position ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:4

Denomination: Church Of God

Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Sep 15, 2008

This message is intended to help us see the necessity of God in evangelism and to encourage us to join Him in spreading the Gospel.

BIBLICAL LESSONS CONCERNING EVANGELISM PART 2 Acts 10:1-48 INTRODUCTION: A. Last week we began this message entitled Biblical Lessons Concerning Evangelism. 1. As I thought about it I wondered how many of us consider ourselves to be evangelists? a. The Greek word translated “evangelist” ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-48

Denomination: Baptist

Repnetance Series

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Sep 22, 2008

We are to repent. You and I are sinners, and Jesus calls us to repentance. We are to repent.

Repentance A Sermon by CH(CPT) Keith J. Andrews All scripture marked ESV: The Holy Bible : English standard version. 2001. Wheaton: Standard Bible Society. Jesus says: 5 No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” (Luke 13:5, ESV) Jesus calls us to repentance. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:5

Denomination: Baptist

Sower + Seed + Soil

Contributed by Charles Holt on Oct 8, 2008

Emphasixes the value of God’s Word -- The Bible -- and the need for serious Bible reading and understanding. The Bible is the most purchased but least read of all books.

Charles W. Holt Community of Grace "An Assemblies of God Fellowship" September 28, 2008 cholt@gt.rr.com SOWER + SEED + SOIL Text: Matthew 13:3-23 (NKJV) (See also Mark 4:1-20 and Luke 8:4-14) INTRODUCTION It is a well-known fact that the Bible is probably the best-selling book in America. Just ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:3-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Trusting An Unknown Future To A Well Known God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

It’s in the Bible that we learn of God; of His love, His care, and His concern for every man, woman, and child.

What am I supposed to do with my life? Why am I here? • What is there to this life? Is there life after death? NOTE: Common questions that swirl around the lives of believers and unbelievers alike. • Who can I trust? What am I supposed to do? • They sometimes trouble, even other times tease ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Galatians, Survey Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on May 26, 2008

Survey of Galatians

Survey of Galatians Galatians 1:1-10 On July 19, 2007 Taliban militants abducted and took hostage 23 South Korean Christian aid workers -- most of them women -- as they traveled on a bus in Ghazni province in eastern Afghanistan. Because their demands were not met, the kidnappers later executed ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Wanting What Is Right Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 10, 2008

Those who long for what is right will not be overcome by what is wrong. The Definition, Desire, and Delight of Righteousness.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Wanting What Is Right [Show Sermon on the Mount, Matt. Video through 5:12] Intro: As Jesus rubbed shoulders with people, He met those who were discouraged and had been beaten up by life and by others. He came across those who were so poor in spirit that they had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Need Work? Christ Works

Contributed by Joshua Parrish on Jun 11, 2008

In an time when so many people are in need of work, Christ asks us to work for him. We do not work to earn salvation, we work because we already have salvation!

I want you to think for a moment about the talented people you know or that you know of. [advance] They could be athletes; they might be musicians, or dancers, or writers, or painters. I think we all know talented people, skilled people. And maybe they aren’t skilled at athletic, or artistic ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heart Trouble

Contributed by James May on Jun 18, 2008

The heart of man is in trouble. Only Jesus has the answer to our heart trouble. This sermon is interlaced with good-natured humor to keep attention.

Heart Trouble By Pastor Jim May I want to get to the heart of the matter this evening and start out by saying that we all have heart trouble. Now some of you may say, “Not me, my heart is as healthy as a horse. My doctor told me so.” Well, just let me say that your doctor doesn’t know ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 36:26-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Messenger - Job Chapter Thirty Three Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jun 21, 2008

This is a study into Job chapter thirty three.

Job 33 could be outlined - Elihu wants to speak to Job (Job 33:1-7) Elihu blames Job (Job 33:8-12) God’s desire to save mankind (Job 33:13-18) God’s messenger (Job 33:19-30) Elihu wants Job’s undivided attention (Job 33:31-33) In this chapter Elihu will continue his argument ...read more

Scripture: Job 33:1-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Get Busy--The Boss Is Coming!

Contributed by Larry Wise on Jan 31, 2010

A message about the importance of holy behavior.

Get Busy, the Boss is Coming! I Peter 1:13-16 “Therefore” = he moves from describing our salvation to explaining how we should respond to that salvation. Because we have been saved into such a privileged position… Because of all that Jesus Christ has done for us… We are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Facing The Giants - David's Story Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Learn what it means to face your Giants in this message on David's story.

Here we are in the final message in the series of Old School Old Testament Bible Stories. I wanted to wrap up with one of the most famous stories in all of the O.T.—David and Goliath. You’ve all heard the story, probably seen the Veggie Tales episode-Dave and the Giant Pickle, or ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-37

Denomination: *other

The Fiery Furnace - Walking Through Fire Series

Contributed by Gregg Barbour on Feb 8, 2010

Take a look back at a familiar story in this sermon on the 3 amigos- Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego

Tonight, we’re beginning a series on Old Testament Bible Stories. These are the stories your parents may have read to you before bed, or you may have learned in Children’s church, and stories that may have molded the faith that you now have. It was probably easy for you and I to see ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: *other