Sermons on Provoking:

Staying On Course

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away.

Thesis: Staying focused on Christ keeps us from drifting away. Intro.: 1. Illust. Early on the morning of Feb. 17, 1994 James Rich got into his new twin engine Piper Seneca airplane at an airport near Louisville, KY. The plan was to make a 30 minute flight to Crossville, TN to visit a friend. But ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

A God Who Makes Concessions

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Oct 18, 2000

God often caters to human nature. He will not bend in some areas, but He is more flexible than many Christians I know! Sometimes He gives us what we ask for, even if it is not the ideal

1. Most of us start out adulthood as idealists. As we grow older, it is natural to surrender that idealism for a more pragmatic idealism...but we need to hang on to some of it. 2. God is sometimes an idealist, other times a pragmatist; He is an idealist in that He has a perfect plan, and He will ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Meekness Is Not Weakness" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

A truly meek person quietly surrenders each day to the Lord without a big show.

“Meekness is not Weakness” Matthew 5:5 Beatitudes - #3 Intro: When’s the last time you heard someone say, “If you really want to succeed in life, try being meek?” Or, “If you want to rise to the top and get somewhere in life, display a lot of meekness along the way?” Meekness ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite

The Cure All Series

Contributed by Travis Moore on Nov 29, 2000

The answer to all of life’s struggles.

How To Cope with Life’s Struggles (Part 11) THE CURE ALL (Gal 5:16) So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. (Gal 5:25) Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. (Eph 5:18) Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25, Ephesians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

An Easy Religion.

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Nov 23, 2001

People today want an easy religion.

The characteristics of the age is a desire for an Easy Time. This is true in serving God as in a great many other things. People want an easy time with no self-denial involved. And some Christians today do not want any Spiritual exercise. Here are four things that many Christians are faultering ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Love?

Contributed by Abiodun Adeniyi on Feb 1, 2008

You must know the meaning of love to operate in it

WHAT IS LOVE? Text: I Corinthians 13:4-8 1 Cor 13:4 8 4Charity suffereth long, and is kind; charity envieth not; charity vaunteth not itself, is not puffed up, 5Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil; 6Rejoiceth not in iniquity, but ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming Spirtually Mature

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Apr 19, 2007

This morning I want to expand your thinking in the area of becoming spiritually mature. We must as Christians grow up and get about doing our fathers business. We must grow more spiritually mature in order to experience all the blessings of God. We demon

A. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based upon the Word of God. 1. When you make decisions that are in line with the Word of God, you demonstrate spiritual maturity. 2. Spiritually mature Christians make decisions based on faith. a. By faith, Moses refused his privileges ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:24-26, Hebrews 11:24-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Shepherds: Portrait Of Grace Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Dec 13, 2007

God’s inclusion of the shepherds in the Christmas story is a beautiful portrait of His grace.

Series: Characters at the Cradle SHEPHERDS: Portrait of Grace Luke 2:8-20 When God sent His Son into the world, He sent into a setting of religious pride and bigotry. He came into a world where people were bound under the heavy yoke of legalism believing one had to work for their salvation. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Life Of Zeal (Pastor Jose Gomez Jr)

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Mar 8, 2006

zeal is good. It gives you the boost you need to initiate something.

119:127 Truly, I love your commands more than gold, even the finest gold. 119:128 Truly, each of your commandments is right. That is why I hate every false way. 119:129 Your decrees are wonderful. No wonder I obey them! 119:130 As your words are taught, they give light; even the simple can ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:127-149

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Legacy Of Victory Series

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Mar 21, 2006

The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory + content

The Victory Side of Life #13 The Legacy of Victory by Gerald Van Horn The final words of a Godly man on his quest for a life of victory are recorded in our texts. Please notice that there is no ego trip for Joshua. It is rather the gentle admonition of a loving and caring leader. Who also ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bible Reading--Opening One's Eye's, Ear's And Heart" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 24, 2006

Reading the Bible on a regular basis is a vital part of nurturing our relationship with Jesus and growing in discipleship.

Psalm 1:1-6 “Bible Reading—Opening One’s Eyes, Ears, and Heart” INTRODUCTION The Bible is the greatest book ever written is a commonly held belief. More copies of the Bible have been sold than any other book, and the Bible continues to be the top selling book year after year. Nothing even ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Lutheran

Significance, Lost Sheep, Silver And Sons

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jan 5, 2006

A short sermon for our Older Folks addressing the theme- "do we matter to God?". "Are we significant?"

Luke 15- three parables. For Silver Service 5th Jan 2006 SIGNIFICANCE Well- how much does God love you, and how significant are you to Him? - could be forgiven for thinking you’re not particularly significant… don’t matter o you’re one of 6 billion o particularly if you haven’t lead a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-24

Denomination: Baptist

Why Go To Church.

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Jan 9, 2006

If we’re just playing church...I’m outta here

Hebrews 10:19 Sharing on Church, WHY GO TO CHURCH?— There is a purpose Church has become an end—instead of a means to an end Difference between between GATHERING or ASSEMBLING Most people don’t know why they go to church? The reasons they have, aren’t right FIX- Addict---Feel Good, Need ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scoring For Jesus

Contributed by Christopher Roberts on Sep 15, 2003

Jesus’ call to be salt and light is Jesus’ call to be offensive. Only when we are on the offense will we score for Jesus.

Please e-mail me with any comments or if you use any part of this at your church at Mail4ChrisR@aol.com. I would love to hear about it. God Bless! - Chris This time of the year is a little disappointing for anyone from Cincinnati. Why? Because football season just got underway. The Cincinnati ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Methodist

The Spirit's Reviving Roles

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 11, 2003

"I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite."

The Reviving Roles of the Holy Spirit Isa 57:15 "I live in a high and holy place, but also with him who is contrite and lowly in spirit, to revive the spirit of the lowly and to revive the heart of the contrite." Too many believers succumb to discouragement because they have not learned to ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational