Sermons on Puzzle:

How To Win Over Rejection Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Rejection is a universal experience that none of us escapes. The words of Jesus in verse 46 of Matthew 27 introduce us to a side of the human drama that will benefit us all: How do I cope with rejection and loneliness?

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” – which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-47, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Believe In The Judgment Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jul 27, 2003

1. The judgment means that justice will be done. 2. The judgment means that all sentences will be final 3. We can face the judgment with confidence.

Why doesn’t God do something about the evil in the world?” How many times have you heard that question asked? But when you respond to that question by saying, “God will do something about the evil in the world; there will be a judgment when God will reward righteousness and punish evil,” people ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21, Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Methodist

Dropping Rocks

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

Find out the keys to accepting others in this message on the "woman caught in adultery."

Dropping Rocks How to Accept Others 6/25/03 I. Introduction While waiting at the airport terminal for her plane to begin boarding, a woman sat reading a newspaper. Earlier, she had purchased a package of cookies in the airport snack shop to eat after she got on the plane. Out of the corner of her ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Like A Red, Red Rose Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 1, 2003

The coming of Christ offers hope to lives dried out in meaninglessness, beyond our limitations, and in the midst of sin-weariness. Advent series illustrated with Chrismons

“Hope is like a harebell trembling from its birth, Love is like a rose the joy of all the earth, Faith is like a lily lifted high and white, Love is like a lovely rose the world’s delight. Harebells and sweet lilies show a thornless growth, But the rose with all its thorns excels them both.” So ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:1-10, Song of Songs 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Parade

Contributed by Dana Chau on Apr 17, 2003

Lessons from a parade for living a life that pleases God

For those who are new to our worship service, you can see our host church gives great thought to their worship environment. Their theme for the Easter Season is "God still moves stones." And He does. Whatever obstacle in your life that is keeping your from becoming the person God intended or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: *other

Your Next Step Is Crucial

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 29, 2003

We have traveled to the place where the next step is an important one. We have journeyed to a point where there is a choice to make concerning our walk with God. We are at a position in our life where we must make a decision.

I will grant you that there is a point in life that you could get to where the next step that you take is absolutely crucial. Life can: ∑ Press on you ∑ Shove you ∑ Pressure you ∑ Force you to that place where it is critical. Things can happen in your existence that ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:25-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Catch Me If You Can

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 23, 2002

We can go with Jesus.

CATCH ME IF YOU CAN John 7:25-36 S: Belief Th: Going with Jesus Pr: WE CAN GO WITH JESUS. ?: Inductive KW: Phases TS: We will find in John 7:25-36 three phases that show the continued opposition to Jesus. The _____ phase is the… I. PROBING (25-29) II. PLOTTING (30-32) III. PREDICTING ...read more

Scripture: John 7:25-36

Denomination: Baptist

Don't You Get Weary, Children Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 5, 2002

There are many thankless tasks we have to perform, of which, to some, church participation may be one. But God teaches us that if we do something out of love, it is not burdensome, and the Cross and Empty Tomb teach us that it is not futile.

There sure are a lot of thankless tasks to be done. There certainly are a great many things that are immensely frustrating, because they just won’t stay done. Do you know what I mean? The kinds of jobs that you do and almost immediately you have to do them again? These are thankless ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5, 1 John 5:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

You Can Know God's Will!

Contributed by Ruben Rivis on Aug 12, 2002

You can discover God’s will for your life when you realize how much God really loves you. Then you will know that your life is not your own. It’s to be used to make God and His love known.

“You Can Know God’s Will!” The Big Idea: Mother Superior the religious leader in “The Sound of Music”, asked her young Nun – Maria von Trapp, “What is the most important lesson you have learned here?” Maria von Trapp answered, “To find the will of God and to do it!” Like Maria, every ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Considering God’s Choice

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 27, 2002

God’s criterion for choosing His servants is far different from man’s in that man tends to look only at the cover of a man, while God looks at the core of a man.

Text: I Sam.16: 1-5, 13a Intro: If you were going to choose someone to do an important job, what would be your criteria? Would they have to have the finest educational background, be a picture of vigor and health, and exude charisma, or would they simply have to be able to do the job, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:13, 1 Samuel 16:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Changed People

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Sep 9, 2002

A sermon for the 17th Sunday after Pentecost Proper 19 A sermon about how many times should one forgive

17th Sunday Pentecost Proper 19 Matthew 18:21- 35 "Changed People??" 21* ¶ Then Peter came up and said to him, "Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? As many as seven times?" 22 Jesus said to him, "I do not say to you seven times, but seventy times seven. 23* ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Head Scratching In Prophet Land Series

Contributed by Allen Hern on Sep 14, 2002

The salvation we take for granted was the subject of the most intense searching by the prophets and even by the angels in heaven.

200232.ser The Search for Our Salvation: “HEAD SCRATCHING IN PROPHET LAND” BREBC August 17, 2002 a.m. Subject: Salvation Theme: The Search for Salvation Passage: 1 Peter 1: 10 - 12 It’s funny, this term - head scratching - it has nothing to do with having an itchy head. It is simply a figure ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The God Of Second Chances

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Jan 12, 2004

God wants us to understand: 1. Failure is not final. 2. Bad results can be redeemed. 3. The future is open. True change comes when: 1. You have a new occupant 2. You seek truth 3. You change your actions

A little boy went out to the ball field by himself, wearing his baseball cap and carrying a bat and ball. In his eye was the look of steely determination. He was so full of confidence that he put his bat on his shoulder, tossed the ball into the air, and said, “I’m the greatest batter in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Methodist

No Appointment Necessary Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 28, 2002

Through Christ we have constant access to God

No Appointment Necessary – Eph. 3:1-13 Steve Simala Grant, Sept. 9, 2001 Intro: Did you ever get in trouble in school for writing an incomplete sentence? The teacher scrawls a big red pen word across the page – “incomplete!” and reduces your grade accordingly. Our Scripture passage today, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-13, Ephesians 3:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Ugly Duckling Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on May 29, 2002

The danger of judging one another in our homes and in the family within the Body of Christ.

“Happily Ever After…” – Part Three – Family Sermon Series 2002 The Ugly Duckling – Matthew 7:1-6 Larry L. Thompson (5-26-02) “Do not judge, or you too will be judged. [2] For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist