Sermons on Purpose In Problems:

The Compassion Of Your Savior

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 25, 2007

Why did Jesus stay at the Jordan while His sick friend, Lazarus, lay dying in Bethany? Maybe a story like this one was the reason.

The Compassion of Your Savior John 11:31-32 31 When the Jews who had been with Mary in the house, comforting her, noticed how quickly she got up and went out, they followed her, supposing she was going to the tomb to mourn there. 32 When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she ...read more

Scripture: John 11:31-32

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Prodigal Son

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Apr 1, 2007

When we hear this passage, we usually picture ourselves as the son who transgressed our loving Father through our sinful lives. Whatever our own particular sins may be, we relate to, we long for, we even expect, a loving God who’ll throw his arms out wide

Additional Text: 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) (The Slave – Captured) A 16-year-old boy was captured by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

You Are Only Called To Believe

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Apr 3, 2007

An Easter morning sermon that supports the truth and dispells the lies surrounding the Resurrection with unarguable facts . (Audio at www.sermonlist.com/2007.html)

Easter is the center point of the Christian faith. Without Easter, Christianity would be just like every other religion in the world. We are the only belief on the face of the earth that has a founder who is alive, and we are the only religion in history that meets our enemies with our prayers ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: *other

Trusted: Lessons From The Life Of Jospeh (An Overview) Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Apr 13, 2007

Trustworthiness was Joseph’s main character trait, but it didn’t come easy. Find out the three enemies of faithfulness and trustworthiness in this overview of Joseph’s life from Genesis 37-50.

“Trusted: Lessons from the Life of Joseph” Week 1: An Overview INTRO: Panarama plan at FFC (distribute guide) I’ll not read this to you, but I would encourage you to take a look at it later, maybe even post it for future reference. It describes the “what and the why” of our preaching/teaching ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Confessing The Son Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 17, 2007

John gives us four tests to see if we are spiritually on the right track.

Introduction: A. How many of you like or liked taking tests at school? B. There’s a story told about a college student who was taking the course in ornithology (or-nith-ology) which is a study of birds? 1. This class in ornithology had the reputation of being the most difficult class in the whole ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Tested Assurance" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 25, 2006

Sermon 2 in a study in 1 & 2 Peter

“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who according to His great mercy has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, 4 to obtain an inheritance which is imperishable and undefiled and will not fade away, reserved in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Orthodox

Spirit Of The Overcomer Pt3 Series

Contributed by Danny Williams on Oct 25, 2006

7 letter to the churches

REVELATION - Part 3 August 27, 2003 - Danny L. Williams Revelation 1:5-6 As we walk through the Book of Revelation together, remember that this special message has been given to reveal God’s truth, not conceal it, and to clarify God’s eternal purpose, not mystify it. This work was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fly High - Acts Part 16 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2006

Acts chapter 18 reveals the importance of passing the torch onto to others so that the spread of the Gospel can continue. The Heart beat of the message of Christ goes on as others pass it on to others and take the time to mentor and disciple others.

Fly High – Acts part 16 On the lighter side of life: See funny pictures from aha.com Scripture Text: Acts 18 The Holy Bible, New International Version. Pradis In Corinth Ac 18:1 After this, Paul left Athens and went to Corinth. Ac 18:2 There he met a Jew named Aquila, a native of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Service Of Submissive Obedience Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 11, 2006

For the believer, obedience to Christ is NOT a choice because we are commanded by Christ to be obedient!

Date Written: November 11, 2006 Date Preached: November 12, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Series: Living a Life of Service Sermon Title: The Service of Submissive Obedience Sermon Text: John 14:21; 15:10-24; Matt 22:37-40 Introduction: As believers we are called by God to be ...read more

Scripture: John 15:10-24

Denomination: Baptist

More Than Enough Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 16, 2006

A Sermon on the Tenth Commandment

Decades ago the famed poet Mick Jagger described our plight with these words: I can’t get no satisfaction, I can’t get no satisfaction ’Cause I try and I try and I try and I try... When I’m drivin’ in my car, and the man come on the radio He’s tellin’ me more and more about some useless ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: *other

A Clear Target

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Sermon on vision

A Clear Target About 350 years ago a shipload of travelers landed on the northeast coast of America. The first year they established a town site. The next year they elected a town government. The third year the town government planned to build a road five miles westward into the wilderness. In ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: *other

Believers Glorify God's Name

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 19, 2006

End Time 2(C) / Last Judgment - Believers glorify God’s name by being thankful for God’s grace and by always praying for others.

BELIEVERS GLORIFY GOD’S NAME November 12, 2006 - END TIME 2 / LAST JUDGMENT - 2 Thessalonians 1:1-5,11,12 * * * * * * * * * Dearest Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: We are almost half way through November, believe it or not. To many people November ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Lutheran

4. What Is Beyond Your Wardrobe? Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A Series on the Narnia Series - looking at what your eternity will look like

“Discovering Nania – 4. What is beyond your wardrobe?” Gladstone Baptist Church – 12/2/06 pm Tonight is the last night that I want to talk about the Narnia movie and the message that it contains for every single one of us. If you haven’t been with us over the last couple of weeks, we’ve been on a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Living In The Light Of His Coming

Contributed by John White on Nov 22, 2006

Jesus is coming again and those who have and cherish this blessed hope should live in the light of His coming.

LIVING IN THE LIGHT OF HIS COMING I Thess. 5:1-11 "But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write unto you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Drift From Him Who Is Better Than The Angels Series

Contributed by Michael Pasarilla on Nov 25, 2006

Christians can drift from Christ -- even as the Hebrew believers were in danger of doing -- when we take our eyes off of Jesus, who is better and more glorious than the angels.

Don’t Drift From Him Who Is Better Than the Angels When you are in a boat and attempting to come into a harbor or to make landfall from offshore, out in the ocean, you have to be diligent. You need to know where you are going, to recognize from offshore the place you want to go. You need to be ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed