Sermons on Praise In Problems:

God At The Lake

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 19, 2012

God makes himself known to us through amazing experiences so that we have those to cling to when the foundation crumbles.

God at the Lake Jan 29, 2012 Ps 19 I’ve been looking for the perfect opportunity to share a particular story. I’ve been waiting for 6 months to tell it. I’ve been sure that along the way, in the course of preaching, there would be a spot where I’d need an illustration ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Talent For The Ridiculous! Series

Contributed by David Smith on Apr 30, 2012

We’ve reached a familiar story in the book of Matthew – the parable of the talents.

It’s a parable I’ve known since my youth - one I am quite familiar with – and having been in this parish almost 21 years now, it’s one that I am reaching for the 7th time even since I’ve been here, which is why it is all the more astounding that I’ve never ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

12 Ordinary Men - Peter Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is a study of Peter based on 12 Ordinary Men. It has a lot of added notes and scripture.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. There is also a fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion that I have posted in the series. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:31-32

Denomination: Church Of God

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 14, 2012

1. God steers us away from discouragement (vs. 1). 2. God steers us away from deceivers (vs. 2). 3. God steers us away from misguided dependence (vs. 3-9).

The Savior Helps Us Stop Stumbling Philippians 3:1-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Sept. 9, 2012 *Have you ever stumbled? -- Of course we all have. The last time I stumbled badly was two summers ago. I went out after dark to turn off the sprinkler. And foolishly, I didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be An Overcomer

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 16, 2012

1. Direct your delight to the Lord (vs. 4-5). 2. Take your troubles to the Lord (vs. 6-7). 3. Turn your thoughts to the good things of God (vs. 8). 4. Follow the footsteps of the faithful (vs. 9).

How to Be an Overcomer Philippians 4:4-9 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Oct. 7, 2012 *Pastor Steve Brown tells about a car he saw one day on the way home. It was the ugliest car he had ever seen. Steve said this car wasn't just ugly. It was ugly on top of ugly. That car had a big ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Face Of Favor: Simon Of Cyrene Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 27, 2012

“Where you there when they crucified my Lord?” Simon of Cyrene was. He was one of the faces beneath the cross, and we will find that he was highly favored by God. He carried the cross to Golgotha, where Jesus was crucified.

4/19/03 The Face of Favor: Simon of Cyrene Text: “Then they compelled a certain man, Simon a Cyrenian, the father of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Who Is God--Why Jesus--Insanity For Christ Part 1

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 7, 2013

This message looks at five attributes of God and why it was necessary for Christ to come into the world.

Insanity For Christ Part 1 Who Is God, Why Jesus Calvary 1/6/2013 Isaiah 45:5-13 Luke 4:16-20 Today we are beginning a new series, Insanity For Christ, 49 Days To Transformation. The sermons are only one part of the series. If you want to find our who God is and what God is wanting ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Defeating Greed With Generosity

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 29, 2013

Generosity is not a matter of the wallet, it is an open heart and hand to others.

AVOIDING GREED THROUGH GENEROSITY LUKE 6:38 Give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken together and running over, will be poured into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” P.S. Generosity is more than the state of your bank account, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Don’t Get Stressed, Get Some Rest

Contributed by Andrew Warriner on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon to show the liberation that is available through sharing the yoke of Christ

How often have you just wanted to get away from it all, to escape the burdens of your everyday routine? How often have you felt that life is getting the better of you and had the feeling that you can’t go on any longer? How often have you felt that there simply aren’t enough hours in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Salvation Army

Uncoverted Believers Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Apr 15, 2013

Surrender, commitment, sacrifice of self

UNCONVERTED BELIEVERS Matt 7: 21-23 April 14, 2013 INTRODUCTION: I was just 26 years old when I went to Haiti for the first time….I went to an orphanage ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Equipping Factor Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 15, 2013

This sermon examines how Jesus prepared his disciples after the resurrection and prior to the ascenion.

“The Equipping Factor” Luke 24:36-49 Introduction: Asking a man or woman to go to war to fight and possibly die for a cause is one thing. Sending someone to battle with the right training or tools to defend themselves is a whole other thing. Illustartions from the Korean War: NO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Heals A Paralytic Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on May 4, 2013

The analysis of the healing of the paralytic as set forth in Luke 5:17-26 will show us that Jesus has divine authority to forgive sins.

Scripture Luke recorded 21 miracles by Jesus in his Gospel. R. C. Sproul states in his Dust to Glory lectures, “Miracles prove the truthfulness of the one who is performing them and prove that he is endorsed and blessed by God.” In the case of Jesus, “God bore witness to the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Protect Your Blindside Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 12, 2013

“Expect the unexpected!” Today we’re going to talk about PBS, protecting your blindside.

Angels & Demons: protect your blindside 1 Kings 19:1-10 Welcome (Secret Service Escort- unexpected noice- SS go to protect me then move out to the side to stand for remainder of the service “Expect the unexpected!” I played tight end in high school and I remember one play where we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Living At A New Address

Contributed by John Lowe on May 20, 2013

Being a Christian is like living at a new address. A Christian is someone who has moved from the house of sin and death into a new home with Christ. When you live with Christ, you want to show Him your love by doing good works and resisting sin.

Living at a New Address Scripture Reading: “This is the message which we have heard from Him and declare to you, that God is light and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:5-10

Denomination: Baptist

Holy Instructions Series

Contributed by Joe Tilton on May 21, 2013

The role of the Holy Spirit in our becoming human.

A man and a woman, who were friends for many years, died and went to heaven. They told St. Peter they wanted to get married in Heaven. “Take your time and think about it,” said St. Peter. “You have an eternity to think about it here. I’ll send you back to Earth for the ...read more

Scripture: John 16:12-15

Denomination: *other