Sermons on Purpose Of Prayer:

Someone To Calm Me Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2011

A fourth deep need I have is for someone to calm me.

SERIES: ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS… “SOMEONE TO CALM ME” (adapted from a sermon by Dave Stone) ISAIAH 9:6-7 OPEN Three small boys were in a Christmas play at church. They represented the three wise men and they were to give their gifts to baby Jesus. The first boy stepped ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

And There He Was. . . Gone Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 3, 2011

Week two of our look into Hebrews 11, this week I look at Enoch and what we learn from his life and "translation".

No Ordinary Family 2 Enoch Every story has a beginning and this story has a strange beginning. In most of the stories that are told in Hebrews 11 there are some really neat things happening, nations begin, arks are built, people are rescued. But listen again to the scripture that was read earlier ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going From Bad To Worse Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 5, 2011

What should we do when our day goes from bad to worse? We should run to God. In this sermon, we see what Moses does when things don't go the way he would hope.

Introduction: A. Have you ever had a truly bad day? 1. Have you ever had a day that went from bad to worse? 2. Imagine this guy, parachuting into a beautiful lagoon populated by alligators! 3. How about this guy, being rescued by helicopter, only to be eaten by a shark! (probably a doctored ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Donkey Talk Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 2, 2011

Why did God get angry with Balaam? All we are told is Balaam did what God told him but God still sends an angel to kill hiim. Why? And what lessons does God have for us in this story.

OPEN: YouTube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac2yP_DbHxc APPLY: We’ve all the story of Balaam’s donkey ever since we were little children. But this is an unusual story for a number of reasons… not the least of which is a talking donkey. So, what I want to do this morning is ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God Moved Into The Neighborhood Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2011

The incarnation of Jesus provides us with a model of how we are to interact with unbelievers in the world around us.

For the past four weeks, we’ve been focusing on the beginnings of the life of Jesus and seen how the foundations that were laid very early in His life were important throughout His earthly ministry. So let’s take a moment to quickly review where we’ve come so far. And I’m ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Even The Mature Experience Failure Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Dec 9, 2011

Noah preached for 120 years and knew what it was to resist temptation, but eventually it knocked him off his feet.

Intro: 1. C. S. Lewis, "A silly idea is current, that good people do not know, what temptation means. This is an obvious lie. Only those, who try to resist temptation, know how strong it is. After all, you find out, the strength of a wind, by trying to walk against it, not by lying down. A ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

Simeon's Salvation Song Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 18, 2011

God's revelation leads to salvation when we receive the Savior.

Simeon’s Salvation Song Luke 2:28-35 Rev. Brian Bill 12/18/11 [Note: Parts of this message are adapted from Ray Pritchard’s sermon, “The Cradle and the Cross: Simeon’s Song”] Does anyone know what a “Bucket List” is? The idea behind this is to make a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:28-35

Denomination: Baptist

When God Messes With Your Plans

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Dec 20, 2011

Joseph and Mary were going about their lives making big plans for their wedding. Then God messed with their plans!

When God Messes with Your Plans Series: Christmas 2020 Chuck Sligh November 29, 2020 NOTE: PowerPoint or ProPresenter presentations are available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. Please mention the title of the sermon and the Bible text to help me find the sermon in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 23, 2012

3 of 3. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS INVITING REPERCUSSION-III—Genesis 6:1-8 Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An unintended consequence occurring some time after an event or action, esp. an unwelcome one. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. How/When ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

What Are The Consequences Of Me Doing Nothing?

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jan 28, 2011

A look at the third servant's complaint that the master is a harsh man.

A Tense Moment: Standing before the master with empty hands. - Luke 19:20 - After handing back to his master what he was given, the servant stands with empty hands. He has nothing more to give. He has done nothing productive with the mina entrusted to him. It is a tense moment, worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:20-23

Denomination: Baptist

Thourougly Blessed Series

Contributed by David Welch on Feb 14, 2011

2nd in the Ephesians series continuing with the theme of God's blessing on believers.

Ephesians Series #2 “Thoroughly Blessed” REVIEW This letter to the believing saints living in Ephesus is a foundational book. It focuses on the identity, privilege and responsibility of the Church. Greetings I. Our Wealth and Worth in Christ 1-3 II. Our Walk and Work with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-3

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Happy Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Mar 16, 2011

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet.

What a peaceful world we live in. No war, no crime, everyone just getting along, cooperating in everything we do. Oh wait, wrong planet. As of a couple weeks ago depending on who you talk to, there are anywhere between 35 and 60 wars going on at present in our world. More people died in wars in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

For The Best Of Baptists-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 16, 2011

3 of 3. The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable. But what heights are available? 7 Higher planes exist even for the Best of Baptists

For The BEST of BAPTISTS-III—Hebrews 7:1-10 Need: The writer to the Hebrews described what was available in Christ Jesus to the religiously comfortable. A higher plane is available to the religiously comfortable. What heights are available to the religiously comfortable or the Best of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Scary Tithe Monster!! Series

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 26, 2010

First of three-part series on stewardship. This message addresses the tithe, including Jesus' words in Matthew regarding tithing.

Stewardship: God’s Money in Our Hands Part 1 – The Scary Tithe Monster! Malachi 3:10-12, Matthew 23:23 September 12, 2010 NOTE: THE ME/WE/GOD/YOU/WE FORMAT IS FROM ANDY STANLEY'S BOOK, "COMMUNICATING FOR A CHANGE." IF IT STILL DOESN'T COMMUNICATE TO YOU, IT'S NOT HIS FAULT... Audio ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:10-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Making God In Our Image

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 21, 2010

2nd Commandment. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Making God in our image Reading: Exodus chapter 20 verses 4-6. ILL: • A husband came down to breakfast and was delighted to hear his wife say; • "Darling you are a model husband'. • Now he was so flattered by the remark; • That latter on that day he decided to look up ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Brethren