Sermons on Quick Thinking:

Bold & Obedient Series

Contributed by James Parker on Mar 6, 2011

This week we will consider the letter "O" and once again God has provided for us a Christmas theme for the letter "O". This was a little more difficult to think of for me, and it's a good thing I don''t have to come up with these sermons on my own. This w

Boldness A-Z O- Obedience Once again we find ourselves in our a-z of spiritual Boldness. Last week we considered the letter "N" and we looked at the Good good news of Luke chapter 2. The angel of the Lord delivered the news of the Messiah's birth. "Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

Thanks For God’s Answers To My Problems Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 11, 2011

As we look at the genres of the Psalms we find the Thanksgiving Psalms. Thanksgiving Psalms always talk about a difficult situation which has been fixed. We might want to think of Thanksgiving Psalms as our response when God helps us out of trouble.

Thanks For God's Answers To My Problems Psalm 34:1-22 You can listen to a full recording of this message at http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/responding-to-god-psalms/ Introduction to Reading The family of Psalms which we are going to consider this morning are known as Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Is God Unjust? Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 26, 2012

We should not think God unfair. God's mercy is far wider & higher that anyone dare hope, but no one is entitled to it & no one can demand from God an accounting or the principles on which He bestows mercy & grace nor that He should bestow it differently t

ROMANS 9: 14-18 IS GOD UNJUST? [1 Peter 2:6-10] Has God's plan gone awry because Christ was rejected by the very people who were prepared for Him, meaning the Jews? Our passage previously has revealed that as always some open their hearts to God's revelation while others hardened their ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:14-18

Denomination: Baptist

What's Buried Under Your Tent?

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jul 24, 2017

Like Achan we may think our sin will not be uncovered--even by God. But we need to remember that nothing can be hidden from God and the guilt of our sins still stands. This account leads us to confess our sins and turn in faith to Christ forgiveness!

Soon after they fell into sin Adam and Eve tried to hide their guilt behind coverings made of fig leaves. Later because of their sin they also vainly attempted to hide themselves from God. Adam and Eve’s son Cain thought he could hide the guilt of shedding his brother’s innocent blood by claiming ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:16-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Thankful For The Cross

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 25, 2015

At Thanksgiving, we think of many things we’re thankful for – our families, jobs, health, food, friends, church, being Americans, etc. Darlene Zschech mentioned one more – "Thank You for the cross, Lord." Let's look at that.

THANKFUL FOR THE CROSS Gal. 6:14 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. WHAT’S A MOTTO. As a new paratrooper, I was struck by all the T-shirts on base emblazoned with the motto "Death from above!" Later I noticed a submariner with a T-shirt that declared "Death from below!" Then, standing in line for ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

People Pressure

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jul 14, 2018

We are all under pressure - from family, from friends, from work. Herodias' plot to kill John the Baptist is all about such pressure & saving face in the presence of those who you think are important - sure God is the only one who really matters.

People Pressure Mark 6:14-29 Pressure, pressure and more pressure…. Pressure from family, pressure from friends, pressure from work.. pressure O for Peace, peace perfect peace in this dark world of sin. Do you ever feel like you are in a pressure cooker, or that you are being pulled and pushed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 31, 2014

You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. We should fear and love God that we may not deceitfully belie, betray, slander, or defame our neighbour, but defend him, [think and] speak well of him, and put the best construction on everything.

Dakota Community Church August 31, 2014 Truth or Consequences Summer Series at Dakota: The 10 Commandments Exodus 20:16 You shall not bear false witness against your neighbour. We should fear and love God that we may not deceitfully belie, betray, slander, or defame our neighbour, but defend ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:1-17

Denomination: Mennonite

Lay Down The Shovel --- Do-Nothing-Ism Is A Cancer

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 27, 2015

It is insane to think you can keep doing the things the same old way and expect a different outcome. Lay down your shovel, quit digging, this hole could become your grave. You are a product of your daily choices. Do not blame, CORRECT the problem.

LAY DOWN YOUR SHOVEL, QUIT DIGGING YOUR OWN GRAVE? DO-NOTHING-ISM IS A CANCER --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. BLESSING OR CURSE IS ALL ABOUT CHOICES --- DAILY MENIAL CHOICES ... WE BECOME THE SUM TOTAL OF OUR DAILY CHOICES... A. We choose moods, moods become habits, habits ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-30

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fisher's Of Men...no Bait Required

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 21, 2016

This is the foundation of how the Church grows. For years I’ve been bothered by the GIMMICK VS. GOSPEL approach to ministry in general and evangelism in particular. It seems we don’t think God’s gospel is quite good enough to reach folks,

Some thoughts in this message are from the archives of C.H. Spurgeon who preached in the 1800’s TITLE: FISHERS OF MEN….NO BAIT REQUIRED SCRIPTURE: ST. MATTHEW 4:18-20 / ST. MARK 1:17 Since my return to Ardmore, Deacon Cooley and a few other brothers have taken me out fishing. I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Baptist

Mending The Nets

Contributed by John Gaston on Sep 11, 2017

James and John were mending nets. What kinds of nets do we need to mend? I can think of three: a. Our relationship with God, b. our relationship between us and other people, and c. To repair the relationships between others and God.

MENDING THE NETS Mk. 1:14-20 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Career planning 1. One Sunday morning, as the Bubba Rathbone family were driving home from First Assembly after a great service where their Pastor really preached a great message, 9 year old Sam said to his father Bubba, "When I grow up, dad, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Wives, Submit Yourselves To Your Husbands, As Is Fitting In The Lord. Series

Contributed by Ken Henson on Sep 23, 2017

I don’t accept the often, to me, lame attempts to somehow explain this passage away and act like the Bible, properly interpreted, has a 21st century view of marriage. It doesn’t. I think the biblical view is beautiful, but it is very much not modern.

18 Wives, submit yourselves to your husbands, as is fitting in the Lord. Wives First of all, there is no problem with the translation here, though I’ll clarify a bit in a moment. Ladies, how does this make you feel? You ok with this? Are you immediately thinking of reasons for exceptions? What if ...read more

Denomination: *other

What Is Your Calling? (Part 10) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

The life of our Lord is a constant testimony to His desire to please the Father, more than anyone else. Thus, His actions and His words are always governed by the will of the Father. Think about what did Christ’s calling mean? THE CROSS ... Are you ready?

Opening Illustration: A missionary couple who had been gone from the US for years on end were finally coming home. They had faithfully served God and ministered among the poor, and had seen many lives brought into the kingdom of God. When they got off the airplane, there was a crowd of people ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:16-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Angels Part 1

Contributed by Jack Graham on Nov 16, 2016

That’s speaking of Christ who was full of joy. The “oil of gladness” means leaping for joy. Jesus was full of life and joy. Never think that Jesus was a pale, sanctimonious recluse. He was a Man among men, the Son of God, the Savior of the world.

This is from a transcript of a sermon preached by Dr. Jack Graham on June 5, 2016 Hebrews, chapter 1, verses 6 through 9: 6) And again, when he brings the firstborn into the world, he says, “Let all God’s angels worship him.” 7) Of the angels he says, “He makes his angels ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

Singing A Song In A Strange Land

Contributed by Steven Strickland on Apr 13, 2020

WHAT DO YOU THINK OF WHEN YOU HEAR THE WORD WORSHIP? TO SOME PEOPLE WORSHIP MAY BE A PHYSICAL ACT OR WORDS OF ADMIRATION. THERE ARE MANY WAYS TO SHOW GOD YOUR LOVE AND RESPECT. ONE WAY WE SHOW HIM OUR DEVOTION IS THROUGH SONG

SINGING A SONG IN A STRANGE LAND PSALM 137 BY THE RIVERS OF BABYLON WE SAT AND WEPT WHEN WE REMEMBERED ZION. THERE ON THE POPLARS WE HUNG OUR HARPS FOR THERE OUR CAPTORS ASKED US FOR SONGS, OUR TORMENTORS DEMANDED SONGS OF JOY; THEY SAID, “SING US ONE OF THE SONGS IN ZION.” HOW CAN WE SING THE ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 137:1-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look To The Crucified One And Receive Our Healing

Contributed by William Tan Yh on Sep 10, 2020

Sometimes we are tempted to think that life is so unfair. Where is God when we are suffering? We attempt to look at questions such as: Why does Jesus has to suffer and die? & What does the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ has to do with me?

Part 1 : Facts About the Crucifixion Crucifixion probably started first with the Persians but perfected by the Romans to inflict the maximum pain to the victim. Crucifixion was also the most disgraceful form of execution and cruel that Roman citizen will not be executed by crucifixion. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:26, Luke 15:11-32, Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Charismatic