Sermons on Probabilities:

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Devilution: Dinosaurs...a Few Bones To Pick - [evolution]

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 15, 2005

3 Questions most often asked of Creationists: DATES [age of the Earth], DELUGE [global flood?], AND DINOSAURS [where do they fit?]. Part of greater series called "Devilution: Erosion of Mankind". Entire series inc. PowerPoints at website.

Devilution, Pt. 9—Dates, Deluge, and Dinosaurs I. Dates…This was the 1st question, next… II. Deluge...(THE EVIDENCE FOR A GLOBAL FLOOD) God’s Tsunami made this look like a squirt gun! 1. The Bible clearly describes a GLOBAL flood, not merely a LOCAL flood. 2. There is strong HISTORICAL ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Rich Man & Lazarus Series

Contributed by Timothy Archer on Mar 8, 2004

We need to learn to see Lazarus before it’s too late!

We continue with our study of the book of Luke, arriving now in chapter 16, verse 19. With the parable that we’re going to look at day, we see the final episode in a series of events that began in the first part of chapter 15, when a group of “sinners” and people of ill repute went to hear Jesus. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen

Contributed by Thomas Bell on Feb 9, 2009

A message showing that when Christ comes, good things happen. We need to follow the example Jesus sets in prayer and time with the Father. Do we start each day with God, do we take time to be alone with God, are we at the throne of grace daily, are we i

Mark 1: 29-39 When Jesus Comes, Good Things Happen Last week we saw Jesus go to the synagogue and preach and heal with Divine authority. He cleansed a man of unclean spirits and astonished those who witnessed and heard. His fame spread abroad throughout all the region around Galilee. Now we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Baptist

The First Disciples

Contributed by Carl Greene on Feb 16, 2009

There is often a misconception of the first disciples. Many are lead to believe they didn’t have anything to loose by following Jesus. Quite the opposite is true. These were successful businessmen,likely well educated and of fairly prominent social posi

If you ever have, or every thought of opening your own business, you know there must be a plan. And you probably discovered what most entrepreneurs know … starting a business requires some help… and almost always, its from their friends. (SLIDE) How many remember when the Beatles sang “With a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Methodist

Don't Hinder The Children From Coming To Jesus Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jun 20, 2006

Children are important to Jesus, and they can receive Him as their Savior at a very early age.

“People were bringing little children to Jesus to have him touch them, but the disciple rebuked them. When Jesus saw this, he was indignant. He said to them, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. I tell you the truth; anyone ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Your Giants

Contributed by Richard White on May 19, 2007

Idea is from Max Lucado’s book of the same title. This series helps us face those who try to stop us in our walk with God.

Facing Your Giants 1 Samuel 17:40-51 A slender, young, beardless boy knelt beside the brook. He was picking his weapon to face his giant. He could have spent the time staring at his reflection, probably tanned skin from those days in the field with his fathers’ flocks. Hair bleached by the sun, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom To Serve Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Aug 24, 2008

Peter gets throne into prison but God gets him out. It’s in part thanks to earnest prayers of the saints. Just how does prayer work into the will of God in our lives?

Don’t you hate getting blamed for doing a good thing? I’ve shared this story a few times but I remember once when a group of us in ministry used to meet for breakfast on a particular day of the week. One time one of us didn’t show up. The other guys just ignored it but I was troubled. I sought out ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Envy Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Oct 22, 2011

The is a message in the series of the seven deadly sins.

Disclaimer: Over the years I have been impacted by much reading and study. So there is probably nothing original expect thought and organization. Envy: The Sin of the Heart What happened here, what made Cain the first child born into the world kill his brother. Well let us look at it. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-26

Denomination: Church Of God

The Distraction Syndrome

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Aug 15, 2014

Are you a control freak? Are you prone to be distracted? Jesus can help and wants to help....

Sermon by Pr Paddick Van Zyl 15 Aug 2014 The Distraction Syndrome Intro: Have you ever had your day go from peace and quiet to our of control and chaotic? I am sure most of us have experienced this at one time or another. Travis Bradberry is quoted as saying: ‘The ability to manage your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Pentecostal

Divided Church Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Feb 5, 2015

This was the first problem Paul dealt with in his letter to the Corinthians because a divided church won’t last long.

The church at Corinth was in a sad state. The fellowship of the church was about to collapse. Listen to some of the things that were occurring and see if they sound familiar: verbal accusations, differing opinions, competitive positions, power struggles, envy contention, grumbling, griping, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-16

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis 40 Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Aug 6, 2009

verse-by-verse

Last week we saw how Jacob got tricked by his uncle to marry both of his daughters even though he only wanted to marry one. And right away there were problems in the marriage because Leah wasn’t loved by her husband Jacob while Rachel was. This is what moved Leah to have kids by Jacob hoping that ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

We Would Like To See Jesus

Contributed by Larry East on Apr 7, 2006

This is a Palm Sunday sermon about faces in the crowd who saw Jesus.

We Would Like to See Jesus Northside Christian Church Palm Sunday April 9, 2006 John 12:12-19 (NIV) 12 The next day the great crowd that had come for the Feast heard that Jesus was on his way to Jerusalem. 13 They took palm branches and went out to meet him, shouting, “Hosanna!” “Blessed is he ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Four, Ok Five Prompts For Praise

Contributed by Ron Murphy on Apr 3, 2009

Paul is just too excited to stop praising God. The letter to the Ephesians is full of praise. Here are just five.

Introduction: I. How many of us here this morning would say, A. I just want to praise God all the time, B. I never have periods of doubt or disappointment, C. I just always trust, and God always comes through. II. Probably many of you might say, “Yep. That’s me” but perhaps others of you ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Methodist