Sermons on President Bush:

God On Trial

Contributed by Jason Jones on Apr 24, 2007

Response to the Virginia Tech Massacre dealing with the Christian response to things like this

Text: Romans 9:14-21, Title: God on Trial, Subject: Theodicy, Date/Place: NRBC, 4/22/07, AM A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

The World Has Gone After Him

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 9, 2007

Palm Sunday consisted of three groups of people coming to greet Jesus.

Introduction I. One of the few television programs that I enjoy watching is American Idol. A. Not so much the episodes of the tryouts, but B. I do enjoy hearing some of these would be famous performers, and guessing who will win. C. Just for the record, if I were going to vote, I would vote ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Methodist

Weep With Those Who Weep

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 27, 2018

This is our foundation for handling tragedy biblically

A. Opening illustration: “Our God who is omnipotent is also weak in that God has imposed limitations on God’s omnipotence to give us the space to have a real autonomy” – Bishop Tutu, “The only answer Christianity has is that God is a sadist” –Blogger, “God had nothing to do with the shootings.” Why ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Raising To The Occasion Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jul 2, 2012

Jesus calims to be God by declaring that he is the Resurrection and the Life (John 11.25).

1. Searching for Life There is a legend of a Fountain of Youth believed to be in Florida. The legend has different variations of regaining one's youth. Some say must you drink the water, while others suggest if you bathe in the water it will restore your youth. Some records date back to the 15th ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Who Am I?" "Who Is God?" The Burning Bush Sheds Light On Age-Old Questions

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Mar 12, 2007

It doesn’t matter who YOU are, what matters is who GOD is. Thankfully, he is the great "I AM"...

Can you solve these riddles? “I have no eyes. I have no legs. But I help move the earth. Who am I?” (A worm.) “I can run but never walk. I have a mouth but never talk. I have a bed but never sleep. Who am I?” (A river.) If you wrote such a riddle about yourself or about God, what would it say? How ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Lutheran

How To Receive Blessings

Contributed by Johnny Small on Jul 2, 2003

If you want to receive blessings from God, the Bible tells you how.

How to Receive Blessings Matt 5:1-12 1 Now when he saw the crowds, he went up on a mountainside and sat down. His disciples came to him, 2 and he began to teach them, saying: 3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12, Matthew 5:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

Abandoned To Depravity Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 9, 2004

How do we as Christians respond to the push to accept the Gay Lifestyle as an equal alternative lifestyle? With wisdom, intelligence, compassion, and clarity, that’s how. First, let’s lay a Biblical foundation as to how a society becomes so messed up.

Abandoned to Depravity (Romans 1:24-32) 1. In Indianapolis, the House is deadlocked because the parties cannot agree on passing an amendment that defines marriage as a union only between a man and a woman. 2. President Bush is advocating an amendment at the national level. 3. Television programs ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:24-32

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Responding To The Real Jesus Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

To see Jesus for who He really is opens the door to eternal possibilities. But that revelation also requires a response to either reject Him or serve Him as Lord of all.

Responding to the Real Jesus Fortifying the Foundations #2 John 1:1-18 3-9-03 Intro: John 1:1-18 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was with God in the beginning. 3Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, John 20:31

Denomination: Charismatic

A Thousand Points Of Light

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Aug 21, 2008

God’s people are the light of the world. Each act of love is an example of the will designed to pierce the darkness.

A Thousand Points of Light Matt 5:13-16 13 "You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

A Wing And A Prayer Is Not The Same Thing As Having Hope

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jun 9, 2003

Dealing with difficulties

Tonight I want to show three things that people thought they had hope in -- But really it more a wing and a prayer instead of hope. 1) FIRST -- peter thought things couldn’t get any worse Let’s look at Matthew 26:69-75 (Msg) All this time, Peter was sitting out in the courtyard. One servant girl ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:69-75

Denomination: Charismatic

The Beginnings Of Revival

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 22, 2001

In this time of crisis our nation and our churches need revival from God

The Beginnings of Revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 October 2001 Introduction What does America need most right now? Some would say that we need peace the most Some would say that we need security the most Some would say that we need justice the most Some would say that we need victory the most On ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Church Of God

Build On The Rock

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on Dec 22, 2008

An end of year sermon that encourages Christians to make sure they are building on the right foundation - Christ Jesus the Lord

Build on the Rock Text: Matthew 7:13-27 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) If you have been watching, listening or reading the news then there’s no doubt that you are aware of the situation our economy is in. Automakers, banks, mortgage companies, and everyone else it seems is crying for money. Large ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is The Yoke On You? Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Nov 2, 2011

The walk with the Master requires great effort on our part. However, the load we bear is made easy by the one we serve.

Robert Kirkpatrick had some good news and some bad news. The good news: he had been extended a written invitation to a dinner with President Bush in Washington, DC. The invite and letter were signed by Vice President Cheney himself. It is not every day you receive an invitation like that. On the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:25-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

War And Peace - The Way Of The World Vs. The Way Of Jesus

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Apr 7, 2016

This sermon is a look at the opposites that are described in Philippians 2:3-4. The first part is the way of war and strife. The second part is the way of peace and joy in the Lord.

Philippians 2:1-11 (Read from the Bible with the congregation) As I’m sure you noticed, our new memory Scripture is found in this awesome passage. Let’s take a look at the first part … Philippians 2:3a “Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit … Selfish ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:3-4

Denomination: Nazarene

Election Debrief 2008

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Nov 9, 2008

The presidential election is now over. As Christians, how do we respond to the election of a new president.

Opening A president met w/president elect- gave him 3 numbered envelopes w/instructions to open when great difficulties arise. After- new president- in office for a short time- economic crisis arose- He opened envelope #1. The note said, “Blame me.” Which he did. Some time later- domestic crisis ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Charismatic