Sermons on Puzzle:

Nightmare On Desert Street (Go Figure)

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Sep 24, 2004

Have you ever pondered how a rubber band feels when a person stretches it beyond where it has been? Do you think the stretching feels good? Well, that is why the rubber band was made, to be stretched. Maybe God wants to stretch you beyond here!

A NIGHTMARE ON DESERT STREET! GO FIGURE? I CAN’T FIGURE THIS ONE OUT! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Romans 4:18 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. Romans 8:24 For we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Agreement With God Series

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Jun 25, 2005

Third sermon in series on Lord’s Prayer based on booklet by Partners in Ministry.

THE FOURTH SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST June 12, 2005 St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. Matthew 6:7-13 "Agreement with God" Martin Luther King, Jr. whizzed through elementary school and high school and began college at the age of 15. He wasn’t quite sure what he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Lutheran

I Can Sleep When The Wind Blows

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Jul 8, 2005

A sermon for the 9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 The parable of the weeds and wheat

9th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 11 Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 "I can sleep when the Wind Blows"   24 ¶ Another parable he put before them, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a man who sowed good seed in his field; 25 but while men were sleeping, his enemy came and sowed weeds ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

What Manner Of Man Is This

Contributed by Dr.johnny Ray Noble on Aug 5, 2005

Sermon on the Idenity and Power of Jesus

“What Manner of Man is This? Mark 4:41b clause In the second Gospel as recorded by John Mark during the period between 57and 63 A.D., Mark carefully and skillfully constructs the picture of Jesus as the suffering servant. Amidst the 16 chapters, the 678 verses, the 15,171 words, and of the 121 ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:41

Denomination: Baptist

Three Secrets Of An Effective Church - 1 Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 8, 2003

What the church needs to do to be the church

THREE SECRETS TO BEING AN EFFECTIVE CHURCH ROM 12:3-8 • Last Sunday we saw how being an effective Christian demands surrender in our lives and a willingness to stay on God’s altar. 1) Twofold command through Paul: a) Do not be conformed to this world: not just stop doing what they do(list of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-5

Saints?

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Oct 31, 2004

A sermon for All Saints Sunday

All Saints Sunday Luke 6:20-31 "Saints??"   20* ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. 21* "Blessed are you that hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. "Blessed are you that weep now, for you shall laugh. 22* ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-31

Denomination: Lutheran

Adopted For A Purpose - Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Nov 1, 2004

Adoption is often seen, by those who have been adopted - as a mark of rejection or abandonment. But God sees it as an opportunity and an adventure.

OPEN: One woman shared a story of her childhood as a victim of polio. She said, “When my mother left me in Sunday School I always asked to wear her locket. She thought I liked the locket, but that wasn’t it at all. I knew I wasn’t worth coming back for, but I knew she would come back for her ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Listen This Is What God Is Saying To You Today

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Nov 8, 2004

Comfort for those who belongto God

ISAIAH 40:25-31 LISTEN THIS IS WHAT GOD IS SAYING TO YOU TODAY God says "Give them hope." The prophet Isaiah had a similar challenge from God, when he said Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, says your God. Isaiah 40:1 A very successful lawyer parked his brand new Lexus in front of the office, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Unwrap Jesus And See The Gift Series

Contributed by Ed Mcneely on Dec 2, 2004

Remembering Christmas: It was the long walk of Jesus from heaven to earth that gave us the greatest gift of all. Unwrap the Babe in the manger and discover how great God’s gift really is.

There are many ways to look at Christmas, depending on who you are and where you are: 1. For the retail merchant, it looks like up to one-third of his annual income. 2. For the atheist and agnostic, it’s a time for parties—revelry--fun and games and the escape from the drudgery of life’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Road To The Cross

Contributed by Mark Beaird on Mar 24, 2003

This "triumphal entry" was actually a road of sorrow He chose for himself. It too was an inspiring sight for those who can see it for what it was.

THE ROAD TO THE CROSS Palm Sunday) © 1997 by Mark Beaird Text: John 12:9-19 It was one of the most inspiring sights of World War II. Four chaplains were standing on the deck of the USS Dorchester, hand-in-hand, singing the old hymn ...read more

Scripture: John 12:9-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

When I Act... Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 28, 2003

When in the fire, when in the desert- what do WE need to do to leave God free to act and deliver us?

“When I act….” Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4. WBC 30/3/03 am There was group of women in a Bible study group studying the book of Malachi. As they were studying chapter three, they came across verse three, which says: "He will sit as a refiner and purifier of silver." This verse puzzled ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:1-13, Malachi 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Where Are You?

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

Jesus is calling for each one of us to give ourselves completely to him and to live for him wholeheartedly. He is calling for you to live for him all of your days.

A lot of people today do not understand God and who he is. They have a wrong idea or concept of God. They say, “Is there really a God? I can’t see him so how do I know if he is really there?” Let me tell you a little something about God this morning. The Bible tells us in: John 4:24 24 God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Healthy Appetite Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 27, 2006

The proper response to mourning over the reality of suffering and evil in the world, and the key to meekness, is not conquering desire, but learning to desire the right things.

Are you one of the people who have been following the state of the Bronco cornerbacks’ hamstrings? Both Bailey and Alexander suffered injuries that kept them out of the Jacksonville game and snapped Bailey’s 99 consecutive-game streak, which is the longest in the NFL for a cornerback. However, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Commitment To The Gospel Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 7, 2006

This message will help us to examine our commitment to the gospel of Jesus Christ and affirm our intent to stand committed to it.

COMMITMENT TO THE GOSPEL Acts 5:17-32 INTRODUCTION: A. Have you ever thought about commitment? 1. We make commitments on a regular basis – some are informal and some are formal a. Informal 1) We start school – a commitment to education 2) We go to work – a commitment to a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

Victory In The Valley Of Weeping

Contributed by Charles Holt on Jul 7, 2007

Based upon Psalm 84:5-7 this message seeks to encourage all who are passing through a "valley of tears," i.e., a place of sorrow, discouragement, mental and emotional loss. It’s focus is upon HOPE and HELP.

VICTORY IN THE VALLEY OF TEARS Psalm 84:5-7 Introduction: In 1838 and 1839, as part of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian removal policy, the Cherokee nation was forced to give up its lands east of the Mississippi River and to migrate to an area in present-day Oklahoma. They were driven from their ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God