Sermons on Rat Race:

What Christmas Should Mean

Contributed by Martin Wiles on May 9, 2002

The meaning of Christmas is often lost in our secular celebrations.

INTRODUCTION A. Where did the celebration come from 1. Origin of the festival is unknown 2. Derived in part from rites held by German and Celtic people to celebrate the winter solstice 3. Christmas festivals have been observed by Christians since the 4th century 4. Incorporate, as many of our other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Old Time Evangelism

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Mar 30, 2006

To show that if we incorporate the methods of evangelism used in the Old Testament, many will come to see how truly great God is.

-Tonight, the Lord is directing us to look at some methods to use in being evangelists -We’re going to take a look at old time evangelism -Evangelism 20 Years Ago -Door to door / cold turkey -Crusades -Early American Evangelism -Circuit riding preachers -Street corner preaching -Renaissance ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus' "Firsts" Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 9, 2008

In the third sermon of the John series, Jesus performs his first miracle, connects with his first apostles, and has his first confrontation with the religious leaders in Jerusalem.

John’s Gospel #3 Jesus’ Firsts CHCC: January 20, 2008 John 1-2 INTRODUCTION: Today we’re going to look at Jesus’ Firsts in the Gospel of John. In chapters 1 and 2 John tells about Jesus’ 1st Apostles, his 1st Miracle, and his 1st Confrontation with the Religious Leaders. MY 1st thought was ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If It Feels Good... Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 2, 2005

Let’s face it, following feelings instead of biblically informed faith fractures fellowship and destroys discipline. The Corinthian catastrophy has only one cure: Christ.

You heard about the scientists who stopped using laboratory rats for certain experiments and began using preachers, didn’t you? The reason, they said, is because there are some things that even a rat won’t do. People do the most unbelievable things! I read a strange article in a news magazine: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Or Chance? Series

Contributed by Ian Du Pisanie on Mar 14, 2012

Do the things that happen in our lives happen by chance, or is it God working His eternal and unchangable plans and will?

1 Samuel 6:1-9 Just before we read this portion together I just want to put you in the picture of what has happened just before this that we are going to read about takes place. I’m not going to spend too much time with regards to the background of this portion of Scripture, but it is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 6:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Secrets Of The Dream Keepers

Contributed by John Gaston on Apr 30, 2013

Many individuals in Scripture received dreams from God that pointed to their potential great service or possibilities. Often these individuals experienced circumstances, for years, which contradicted God’s dream. What steps did they take to hold on & see

SECRETS OF THE DREAM KEEPERS Numbers 12:6 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. a. "Doctor, I really need your help", I said. "Every night for the past two weeks I’m dreaming about some rats playing football." b. "Here, take these pills tonight before you go to bed and you will be fine." c. "But can ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Blessings Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 22, 2004

Jesus teaches us to forgive. This is important because (1) forgiveness releases us from bondage, (2) gives us the freedom to grow, and (3) leaves room for God’s work.

We have a forgiving God. We receive His forgiveness purely on GRACE. We pay no penance; we did no work to justify forgiveness. In fact, we cannot promise we will always stay RIGHT. We are forgiven because of Christ. We forgive because we have been forgiven. So what does these verses mean? ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:14-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Dome On The Range

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 12, 2006

Stepping Out Of Spiritual Poverty

Washington Profile > About 3.5 million US residents are homeless (about 1% of the population) > 1.35 million children sleep on the streets > 59% homeless slept in automobiles > 24% refuge in cardboard boxes, tents, caves or railcars > 40% of homeless men have served in the US armed forces + Images ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Faith Crisis

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Nov 22, 2011

how to have faith when we feel discouraged

IN MATTHEW 11:1-6 JOHN THE BAPTIST SEEMED TO BE DISCOURAGED. THIS SAME GREAT MAN OF GOD IS THE ONE WHO SAID: THIS IS THE LAMB OF GOD WHO TAKES AWAY THE SIN OF THE WORLD. YET WHEN HE WAS UNFAIRLY PUT IN JAIL HE SEEMS TO DOUBT THE LAMB'S IDENTITY. ALL OF US GO THROUGH MOMENTS OF DISCOURAGEMENT. WHEN ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Few Days And Full Of Trouble

Contributed by Derrick White Sr on May 31, 2022

One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again.

Job 14:1 (KJV) 1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. TOPIC - A FEW DAYS AND FULL OF TROUBLE One of the great truths of the Bible for the Christian today is the fact that we are here, and will be gone one day, but we will be back here again. We can say that with ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jul 1, 2002

Sermon 2 in series on fear

The Fear Factor WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? One of my favorite passages of Scripture is 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 because it speaks of the struggle of life and at the same time the ultimate victory. 2 Corinthians 4:8-10 In every way we’re troubled but not crushed, frustrated but not in despair, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-10, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Glory In The Valley Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 9, 2008

The world believes it can produce goodness all by itself. The person listening to the man by the Jordan River hears a very different message. There appears to be two messages: one of self-righteousness and the other of total dependence on God for salvatio

Valley Experience Series # 4 Opening illustration: One of our good friend’s had this unique experience of growing up as the son of a county sheriff. His father who was the sheriff of Marlin County for many years, passed away last year. It was at this time that he told us of an incident which had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Enemy Is Already Inside

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jan 3, 2012

Nowadays, among Christians there are many prodigals who are living in the midst of swine. There is also a slow satanic brainwashing going on now among Christians. Many Christians are gradually getting used to darkness. Ignorance is being promoted. Little

Our message this week is titled, “When the enemy is already inside.” Ephesians 4:27 says, “Neither give place to the devil.” It means that it is possible for somebody to allow the enemy into his or her life. And if you give place to the enemy, he will definitely stay. That is why the passage ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:27, Ephesians 4:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The True Meaning Of Christmas

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Nov 27, 2016

What is the meaning of Christmas. We enjoy the festivities, the gift-giving, the pageants and decorations. But they veil the real meaning of Christmas. Join is Sunday as Pastor Sligh preaches on the “The True Meaning of Christmas."

The True Meaning of Christmas Chuck Sligh November 27, 2016 TEXT: 1 Timothy 1:15 – “This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.” INTRODUCTION Christmas means different things to different ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

On The Death Of Usama Bin Laden

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 7, 2011

Meditations on how Christians should respond to the death of a wicked man.

“As I live, declares the Lord GOD, I have no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but that the wicked turn from his way and live; turn back, turn back from your evil ways, for why will you die?” Following a busy day last Sunday, I relaxed with Lynda by watching television in the evening. I was ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:11

Denomination: Baptist