Sermons on Pushing:

Is God Your Encourager Or Discomforter?

Contributed by Johann Neethling on Aug 7, 2005

God "comforts the afflicted and afflicts the comfortable" and frequently they are one and the same people.

1. Which of these two words do you most readily and easily associate with God? • Encourage • Discomfort (At the time of delivery 98% raised their hands for "Encourage" and 2% for "Discomfort".) 2. Well, I would like to suggest to you that as you study the scriptures, both of those words can be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: United Methodist

The Hand Of God Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jun 13, 2002

We must be open to God’s Hand in order to fully experience His Spirit and power.

First Baptist Church 1 Chronicles 4:9-10 The Prayer of Jabez (#3) June 9, 2002 I don’t know about you, but I really don’t like to talk to answering machines. Even when you just wanted to say hello, answering machines can leave you speechless. At the same time, it’s fun to listen to unique ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 13, 2001

A Thanksgiving sermon.

Psalm 118:1-17 “Giving Thanks In Uncertain Times” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Thursday is Thanksgiving....boy it’s hard to believe how fast time flys! It seems like yesterday that my family and I were spending the Thanksgiving holidays ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

Why Should I Care About The Bible?

Contributed by Don Schultz on Feb 8, 2002

The Bible - shows us things more amazing than anything in the world. And it’s more trustworthy.

WHY SHOULD I CARE ABOUT THE BIBLE? 2 Peter 1:16-21 We live in amazing times, don’t we? Because of technology, we are able to see things that, in the past, we never would have been able to see. Because of satellites and wires and electricity, you can turn on your TV, and there in front of you is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:16-21

Denomination: Lutheran

The Spirit Led Life Part 7 (Patience) Series

Contributed by Joe Bedy on Feb 27, 2002

Patience in the lives of Christians as in God can actually hold the door of salvation open to non-believers.

Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. I have been preaching on the fruits of the Spirit, tonight we are looking at a very difficult fruit to obtain and that is ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Big View Of God

Contributed by David Yarbrough on May 29, 2001

Don’t we have big problems, big worries, and big questions? Of course we do, and the only thing that can truly help us is a big view of God. This message challenges people to take a step closer to God and see God in everyday life.

“A Big View of God” Cheap Seats Luke 18:35-43 If you were going to a sporting event, or concert what we would be the best seats? If you were going to a basketball game it would be center court front row. If it were football it would be the 50-yard line, front row. If it were a concert it would be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:35-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worship Has Gone To The Dogs

Contributed by Greg Madden on Jun 6, 2003

Your worship takes you to a place in God, where all your needs are fulfilled!

WORSHIP HAS GONE TO THE DOGS. Mt. 15:21-28 I have often wondered how Jesus felt with all the multitudes following Him everywhere. Constantly pressing in on Him. Always pushing to get closer to the Master. If only to… “…touch the hem of His garment…” At times, He even tried to take His disciples ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Salvation: The 5 W's And The H

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

What exactly is salvation? Who is it for? Why do we need it?

Salvation: The 5 W’s and The H Who: Jesus Christ, The son of God. The Prince of Peace, Wonderful, Counselor, Emmanuel, The Messiah, The Promised One. Exactly who was Jesus? He was, and is the son of God, the Father. He was mothered by Mary. His legal Father was Joseph. Though God was his ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18, John 3:18-21

A Message For People Like Me Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

We are overloaded!!! Americans are living their lives at a break-neck pace, pushing the limits to live up to the expectations put on them by society. When compared to lives fifty years ago we see that there is something conspicuously missing. Our lives have very little time and space; if any. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 23:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Automatic Door Openers

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 19, 2010

For deacon ordination: God has provided the wide door through which all may come, but also the narrow gate that calls for discipline and setting boundaries.

We seem to be fast coming to the place where we will scarcely have to deal with people at all. We can just deal with computer-driven machines to get what we want. I frankly cannot remember when I have dealt with a bank teller. I just roll up to an Automatic Teller Machine, punch in a few numbers, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Ten Virgins Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Aug 24, 2009

This parable is a contrast between the wise and foolish virgins. We’ll look at the context and then how we practically apply readiness today.

The Parables of Jesus The Ten Virgins Matthew 25:1-13 August 23, 2009 This week we turn to the parable of the ten virgins. This parable is Matthew and is one of several parables arranged by Matthew after the eschatological discourse. The what? This is the teaching found in Matthew 24 and Luke 12 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Intentional Leadership 1 Series

Contributed by David Roch on Dec 19, 2010

Intentional Leadership is greatly needed after Jan 2011. WE need to upgrade our leadership training, and deploying as soon as possible as a powerfull move of GOD is on. Jesus is looking for leaders who will be accountable and intenional!

David & Phyllis Roch http://dawsoncommunitychurch.org/heart_to_change.php Intentional Leadership DAVID Four objectives are: 1. That we would each grow closer to God. 2. That we would grow closer in our marriages. 3. Get to know each other in a closer way, so we can encourage, bless, ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hate Your Mother And Father! (Luke 14:25-33)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 12, 2007

Jesus, the one who taught us love and forgiveness, tells us that we need to hate our parents! ...

Now large crowds were traveling with Jesus, and turning to them he said, "If anyone comes to me and does not hate his father and mother, his wife and children, his brothers and sisters—yes, even his own life—he cannot be my disciple. And anyone who does not carry his cross and follow me cannot be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Little Is Much With God Series

Contributed by David Henderson on Nov 25, 2007

I this message I deal with the fact that God accepts us exactly where we are and uses whatever we have for his glory. This is a profound teaching by Jesus. The kingdom comes in small, almost unnoticed ways. But it never ends there.

“Little is Much with God” Matthew 13:31-35 From the OT all the way through to the book of Revelation we find story after story of God’s plan for us. There are stories of battle, there are love stories and there are stories children love. When Jesus came on the scene He came as a teacher. 73 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Quietnes

Contributed by Lew Slade on Feb 15, 2007

Being quiet before God is as important as being busy for him.

The Call to Quietness I have to say that I am very glad that our gospel reading today skips over the horrific story of the beheading of John the Baptist, and rather moves on chronologically from last week. We read then how Jesus sent out the twelve disciples in ministry for the first time. Today ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-32

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican