Sermons on Pushing Limits:

The Generosity Of Grace

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Sep 10, 2008

We must be more concerned with showing the generous love of God than with receiving proper treatment from others. Gracious people... are willing to accept insults, value people more than things, are willing to serve beyond obligation, are willing to give

The Generosity of Grace Matthew 5:38-42 Intro: One winter day a man went shopping at the local neighborhood mall. When he returned to his car he noticed a rather foul odor coming from under the hood and so he checked the engine. In the compartment he discovered a dead cat rather mutilated from ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Importance Of Being Informed Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 29, 2021

Ignorance is one the major causes for Christians missing out on God's best. This was true in the early church, and it is still true today.

A new bride was showing a visiting friend her first garden she had ever planted. The friend notice several small green clusters at one end of the garden and asked what they were. The bride said proudly, "They are radishes." "Really," said the visitor, "most people plant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Nearsighted Christians Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 31, 2021

A Christian with spiritual myopia is all caught up with an entangled with what is under his nose, but he has lost the vision of the distant past and the upcoming future in God's plan. He is forgetful of the cross, and blind to the glory of the future.

F. W. Boreham, the famous Australian preacher, had an instructive experience in St. Paul's Cathedral. He and a friend were looking at Holman Hunt's well known painting, "The Light Of The World." The Savior stands before a closed door with a lantern in His hand, and He is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:9

Our Spiritual Battle: Part One Series

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Sep 16, 2015

AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. THIS SERIES TAKES A CLOSE LOOK AT WHAT PUTTING ON THE AROMOR OF GOD MEANS.

OUR SPIRITUAL BATTLE: PART ONE EPHESIANS 6:10-20 AN ISSUE THAT THE CHURCH, AND THE WORLD, IS GOING TO HAVE AN INCREASING STRUGGLE WITH, ESPECIALLY AS WE DRAW CLOSER TO THE RETURN OF THE LORD, IS THE ISSUE OF SPIRITUAL CONFLICT. I CAN REMEMBER, AS A YOUNGSTER, SINGING SOME GREAT HYMNS OF THE ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-20

Denomination: Baptist

Words Of Kindness, Acts Of Compassion Series

Contributed by Duane Wente on Oct 20, 2024

Kindness and compassion are essential for living out our faith in today’s divided world. We are called to reflect God’s heart through our actions and words, promoting healing where division exists. By choosing kindness, we demonstrate the love of Christ to a world desperately in need of hope.

### **Introduction** Video Ill.: Kindness and Service — Church Fuel Video Transcript: “We need to be kind. We need to be a light. An act of kindness can have great impact. Kindness allows others to feel God’s grace through us. Let’s treat others as we would want to be treated. Be loving. Be ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14, Proverbs 18:21, Galatians 5:13-15, James 3:4-6, Luke 10:25-37  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What To Do When It Seems Hopeless

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on May 26, 2002

Like the godly king Abijah our enemies can sometime get us in what looks to be a hopeless situation. Follow his pattern and recieve his blessing.

What to do when it seems hopeless (2 Chron. 13:1-20) 1- Have you ever been in what seemed to be a hopeless situation? 2- Jereboam one of the most wicked kings Israel ever had makes war with Abijah a godly king of Judah. 3- Jereboam has 800,000 mighty men of valour and Abijah has only 400,000. 4- ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 13:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Where Is Your Faith?—part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 10, 2002

Part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus, But where is that focus or rather.... Where does Christian faith take us?

WHERE IS YOUR FAITH-I?—Luke 8:22-25 Jesus unveiled the location of His disciples’ faith. Christian faith is to have a specific focus. Where does Christian faith take us? 1—Christian Faith takes us to THOSE IN NEED(:22) —Explanation:(:22) The Other Side :22—“Now it came about on one of those ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Finding The Will Of God: Telephone Sign Series

Contributed by Dan Morrison on Sep 18, 2002

The telephone signpost; call home; prayer; what significance does prayer play in our “finding the will of God”?

Finding the Will of God: The telephone signpost Jer.31: 21-22 a Verse that signifies what we are trying to accomplish wit these studies; FINDING THE WILL OF GOD; To find our way to find out what to do to find the will of God, we are looking at signpost, note verse 22, how long will you go here and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus On Right Ministy Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Oct 21, 2002

Jesus teaches His Followers how to minister effectively to loved ones when rejected.

JESUS ON RIGHT MINISTRY (What to do when others reject your efforts for ministry) Matthew 7:1-12 Kingdom Life Series #23 Sermon Objective: Disclose Jesus’ strategy for reaching out to people that we care – family members, friends, colleagues and others who are close to us. Introduction: Have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-12

Denomination: Church Of God

Philip: Eight Months Wages

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Aug 24, 2003

The Lord molds and tests our faith, so He can use us.

Philip: Eight Months Wages John 6:5-15 Primary Purpose: God molds our faith, so that He can work through us. Years ago, I was a member of a church that had a group called the "Power Team" come. They are a group of very strong men who do acts of great strength and they also share a good ...read more

Scripture: John 6:5-15, Genesis 18:9-15

Denomination: Baptist

#8waiting With A Fire In My Bones Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 11, 2003

As we wait there is a great danger of not stirring the fire in our bones.

WAITING WITH A FIRE IN MY BONES? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part #8 1. Waiting and Patience -- the dirty words? ;  2. Habakkuk’s Waiting Room;  3. Danger of waiting and spiritual rust; 4. The five levels of waiting;  5. Waiting with Joy and gladness  6. Long waits and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:9, 2 Timothy 1:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Satisfied Hunger-Part I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on May 1, 2003

This is part 1 of a 2-part sermon. Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? Jesus satisfies our hunger in the Right...

SATISFIED HUNGER-I—Luke 9:12-17 Need: Pushed to the limit? Removed from familiar & secure? Challenged with too much? Jesus fed over 5000 people with five loaves & two fish. Jesus is able satisfy the hunger of those who follow Him. Where does Jesus satisfy the hunger of His followers? 8 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

God, Sex, And Marriage

Contributed by Jeffrey Dillinger on Mar 5, 2005

What does God say about sex before marriage? What about sex outside of marriage?

God and the Marriage Bed (1 Cor. 7:1-9) Intro: A. When you look at our society today, we have seen many marriages that have ended in divorce. When you consider the statistics concerning sexuality and teens, you see that most people have some type of sexual activity before they marry. The term ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Parable Of The Unjust Judge Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 4, 2007

Includes info. on "Jessica’s Law", child predators, lenient judges, and some powerful spiritual lessons Jesus taught about His Father and about prayer. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Template.

Parable of the Unjust Judge Luke 18:1-8 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/UnjustJudge.html Bad judges have highlighted the news more than ever the last few months as investigations into rulings doled out to child predators have revealed so many judges exercising extreme lenience that is not helping ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Simon's Wonderful Scary Walk Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 20, 2005

3rd of 7 about Simon’s transformation into Peter. From ordinary to extraordinary. How Simon the fisherman became Peter the rock. It began with amazement and then became obedience - which is just the beginning of faity. Only the beginning.

We’ve been talking about Simon’s transformation into Peter. From ordinary to extraordinary. How Simon the fisherman became Peter the rock. It began with amazement and then became obedience - which is just the beginning of faity. Only the beginning. Many people misunderstood what faith is. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ