Sermons on Prayer Changes Lives:

Stinking Thinking Part I: Out Of The Heart Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 25, 2011

In Sermon 5A of the series, we look at wrong thinking as a reason for lost joy. It is amazing how much the Bible talks about proper thinking! In this first segment we consider what the Bible says can come from the human heart (reasoning, thinking).

What am I Missing Here? Steps to Recovering Your Joy February 13, 2011 Calvary Baptist Church Proverbs 4:20-23 SERMON 5A: Stinking Thinking, Part I: “Out of the Heart” What am I missing here? What is wrong with me? Why am I not finding joy in the Lord? • First, may I say to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Bad Shepherd

Contributed by Paul Searight on Feb 27, 2011

Jesus cares for His sheep and wants us to follow his example and be committed to the flock seeking every lost sheep.

Jer 50:6-7 – The Bad Shepherd John 10:1-18 – The Good Shepherd About 6 years ago we all went to Orlando Florida on holiday – Mum and Dad, Stephens family and ours. This is one of those lost children stories – we all have them I suppose but this was a bit different. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ministry: Watering, Working, Warning Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Mar 13, 2011

In today's lesson we are warned against a wrong view of the ministry, particularly of church leadership. We are reminded of the true nture of the church and church leadership.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is a wrong view about the ministry, particularly with respect to church leadership. Let’s learn about this in a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

0803a Trinity Iii: The Hound Of Heaven, Part I Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jun 5, 2008

The lesson from these parables is that Jesus DOES give up on some people, and that only seeing it in this way is there any good news. If you think the message of these stories is that God never gives up on anyone, I suggest you have gotten it backwards.

Sermon: The Hound of Heaven, Part I Text: Luke 15:1-10 Occasion: Trinity III (actually given on Trinity II) Who: Mark Woolsey When: Sunday, June 1, 2008 Where: Providence Reformed Episcopal Church Luke 15:1-10, NKJV: Then all the tax collectors and the sinners drew near to Him to hear Him. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Moses In The School Of Hard Knocks Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 31, 2011

In this lesson we look at the incidents of Moses killing the Egyptian and running to Midian. What did Moses learn from this period in his life and the mistakes he made? We can learn a lot from the school of hard knocks.

Introduction: A. Has anyone here ever made a mistake? 1. Probably a better question for us is there anyone where who has never made a mistake. 2. Have you ever made a really foolish mistake? Like this boy sawing off the branch he was sitting on! That’s really dumb and painful! 3. Have you ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:11-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knit Quilt

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 16, 2009

Jonathan and David demonstrate how people are joined to one another: acknowledging a Father, receiving validation, empowering one another, working together for life.

There is a group in our church which is planning a quilt. This quilt is to depict the history of our church, with each square representing a decade in the church’s life. The finished product will be put on display so that everyone can get a picture of our history. Now this is not the first time ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Together In Sin, Alone In Jesus

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 18, 2009

Done as a pulpit dialogue between a spectator at the stoning of the woman taken in adultery and a prosecutor trying him for not sharing in the stoning. JMS, my initials; HM, initials of the church member who played the prosecutor.

JMS: What are you doing to me? This is outrageous! You have no business putting me on trial! I didn’t do any more than anybody else did. Let me go! This is crazy! HM: You know exactly why I’m putting you on trial. That woman was as guilty as sin, and so are you. You were with her. You ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Quest For Perfection, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Apr 9, 2007

All parts of the law which have not been fulfilled are as equally binding and applicable today as they were for the nation of Israel. The law was never meant to save—it was meant to be a schoolmaster, showing people their ineptitude before a holy God. T

1. The first lesson is the presence of the law fulfilled (5:17-18) 2. The second lesson is the consequence of the law fulfilled (5:19) 3. The third lesson is the requirement of the law fulfilled (5:20) 4. The fourth lesson is the impossibility of the law fulfilled (5:48) Yesterday morning, we went ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:17-48

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph, An Obedient Heart For God

Contributed by Jim Kane on Jan 12, 2007

The first of series on ‘Developing a Heart for God’

Pastor Todd Coget tells the story of a small-town church in upstate New York who had had a rector (or pastor) in that church for over thirty-five years. He was loved by the church and the community. After he retired, he was replaced by a young priest. It was his first church; he had a great desire ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:2-9

Denomination: Church Of God

Afflicting The Comfortable Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Aug 27, 2007

Like He did with Israel, God is in the business of afflicting the comfortable. When we are at ease in Zion, He sometimes has to shake us up with righteous affliction.

1. Introduction (6:8) 2. Afflicting the comfortable—(what does righteous affliction look like?) a. Afflicted bodies (6:9-10) b. Afflicted buildings (6:11) c. Afflicted brains (6:12-13) d. Afflicted borders (6:14) 3. Conclusion a. We know what God’s righteous affliction looks like—how do we avoid ...read more

Scripture: Amos 6:8-14, Amos 6:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is The Only Savior" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 31, 2007

Sermon 10 in a study in Hosea

“Yet I have been the LORD your God since the land of Egypt; and you were not to know any god except Me, for there is no savior besides Me. 5 I cared for you in the wilderness, in the land of drought. 6 As they had their pasture, they became satisfied, and being satisfied, their heart became proud; ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 13:1-16

Denomination: Orthodox

Marriage: My Role, Your Role Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Aug 20, 2007

Discusses the different roles in marriage.

My Roles vs. Your Roles Part I Introduction Job descriptions are very common in the work place today. They make sure that the employees and supervisor understand the job requirements and expectations for each position. When the employee is evaluated at the end of the year, the evaluation is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Many Types Of Gifts, Many Types Of Service Series

Contributed by Jerry Hillyer Ii on May 9, 2008

This is the introductory sermon in a short 4 week series on Service. Although it is about service, it is also not about service.

February 3, 2008 SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES: SERVICE 1.1 1 Corinthians 12:1-11 Many Types of Gifts; Many Types of Service Introduction 1Now about spiritual gifts, brothers, I do not want you to be ignorant. 2You know that when you were pagans, somehow or other you were influenced and led astray to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bread & Water Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 3, 2009

When life gets overwhelming and Christ asks you to do the impossible, trust Him for rest, trust Him for resources, and trust Him for reassurance even in the midst of your storm.

Bread & Water (Mark 6:30-56) Once there was a turkey farmer who was always trying to perfect a way to breed a better turkey. All the members of his family enjoyed turkey legs, and there was never enough for everyone. But after several frustrating attempts, the farmer told his friends at the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-56

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Ang Galit Ni Moises

Contributed by Norman Lorenzo on Feb 7, 2008

A Sermon about 3 Keys in Controlling Your Anger

Ang Galit Ni Moises 3 Keys to Controlling Your Anger Bilang 20:7-12 SCRIPTURE READING Bilang 20:7-12, “Sinabi ni Yahweh kay Moises, (8)"Dalhin mo ang tungkod ni Aaron. Isama ninyo ni Aaron ang buong bayan sa harap ng malaking bato. Pagdating doon, magsalita ka sa bato at lalabas ang tubig para ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 20:7-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible