Sermons on Rationalize:

There Once Was A Country...

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jan 5, 2024

What we are as a nation is not what we were, and the difference is not something to be celebrated.

“Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth; for the LORD has spoken: ‘Children have I reared and brought up, but they have rebelled against me. The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s crib, but Israel does not know, my people do not understand.’ “Ah, sinful nation, a people laden ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Designed Destruction-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 20, 2018

4 of 4. All on the ark escaped the destruction of the Flood. Divinely designed destruction can be escaped/avoided. But how? Escaping God’s designed destruction requires...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION-IV—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION(Waiting for Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY/Response—Genesis ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Truths Worth Fighting For

Contributed by Michael Stark on May 26, 2023

Some truths, those that define the Faith of Christ the Lord, demand that we stand firm in defending them against distortion. The faithful depend upon each of us as followers of Christ to defend the Faith, speaking the truth in love.

“Some men came down from Judea and were teaching the brothers, ‘Unless you are circumcised according to the custom of Moses, you cannot be saved.’ And after Paul and Barnabas had no small dissension and debate with them, Paul and Barnabas and some of the others were appointed to go up to Jerusalem ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

What Kind Of Spirit?

Contributed by James Buchanan on Dec 1, 2003

This is a sermon dealing with the issue of fear in a believer’s life, understanding that God did not give us a spirit of fear.

I want to turn in your Bibles to 2 Timothy 1. I want to read to you this morning the verse that we are going to focus our time on this morning—READ IT and PRAY. I want to tell you about someone I know, and his name is Roddy. Roddy went to BBC, and he didn’t always abide by the rules. In fact, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Satan's Just Doing His Job

Contributed by La Juana Morris on Jul 22, 2002

In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose.

Satan is just doing his job! Subject: In order to resist him - you must recognize him for who he is and what is his purpose. Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the Lord, and Satan came along also to present ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:1-2, Job 2:1

Denomination: Methodist

Free To Serve

Contributed by Daryl Bahn on Aug 2, 2002

Christ redeemed us from sin, death, and the devil. He redeemed us for service to God!

FREE TO SERVE (Romans 8:1-10) INTRODUCTION by now we’ve all seen vivid pictures of how oppressive governments like the Taliban heartlessly enslaves its own people. But there is something even more oppressive that enslaves people right here in our own homeland! I. Sin enslaves us. Sin follows a ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Doing Things God's Way Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The story of the return of the ark to Israel gives us five principles for doing Things God’s way.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 5 “Doing Things God’s Way!” 1 Samuel 6:17 -7:17 You will remember in chapter four that the Philistines had captured the ark of the Covenant in battle and taken it to the capital city of Ashdod (5:1). ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Sep 19, 2002

Principles on listening to God taken from the call of Samuel.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 3 God Is Speaking But Are You Listening? 1 Samuel 3:1-21 I am still amazed at how God works the messages from two separate series to coincide so perfectly on any given Sunday. This morning we looked at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

21 Methods Of Having A Ministry Of Healing According To James 5:14-18

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 11, 2001

By faith claim promises that express your belief in God to work restoration, revival, and renewal through His healing

Suggestions For Having a Ministry of Healing According to James 5:14-18 1. Seek the will of God for healing in the context of His greater purposes in scripture. These will include evangelism, discipleship, spiritual maturity, the fruits of the Spirit, and the growth of His church qualitatively and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Little Man; Big Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Richard on Jan 29, 2004

Zaccheus’ attitude toward money completely changed when Jesus found him up a tree.

The owner of a fitness center was offering $1,000 to anyone who was stronger than he was. He would squeeze a lemon dry, and then hand the lemon to anyone who wished to challenge him. Anyone who could squeeze just one more drop out would win the money. Many strong people tried, but nobody ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Brethren

Focus On The Valuable Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 2, 2004

5th of 5 messages. If you are going to follow Jesus - here is one lesson you simply must learn. The lesson of focus and passion without distraction.

Focusing on the Valuable Following Jesus We had our MCC Tour last Sunday and I shared with a number of our newest guests that we didn’t want them to join Meridian Christian Church. You see, we’re not about joining – we are about following. Our mission is to help people find their way home. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Abortion Series

Contributed by Don Jaques on Feb 11, 2004

Responses to common pro-choice arguments, and a call to action for Christians.

Clarity or Confusion? 2. The Sanctity of Human Life Don Jaques Jan 31/Feb 1, 2004 MAIN IDEA: Since God is the creator of life we must champion the unborn’s right to life. INTRO: Last week I began what will be a 5 part series, “Clarity or Confusion” in which we will be discussing some of the major ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16, Psalm 82:3-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Disciplines - Silence

Contributed by Paul Cull on Apr 5, 2004

Time of silence alone with God: · deepens our relationship with him · restores us in our life for Him · focuses us in our work for Him

Spiritual Discplines Silence and Solitude It is a well-known fact that the people of this Church are extremely well read! I know that you all have the great classics of literature in your well-stocked libraries. I know that your children will reach Chaucer and Dickens instead of the ‘Cat in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Got Credit? Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Apr 20, 2005

Debt can be very bad. Our spiritual debt is so bad it has killed us! But God has a credit plan that is out of this world!

Jenny and I are making payments on our kid’s college loans. We considered it an investment to send them to Christian colleges and I’d do it again in a heartbeat. It has been one of the wisest choices we have made for our children. But it came with a cost we couldn’t pay for without credit. We ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Is It Right To Pronounce A Curse Series

Contributed by James Mccullen on May 12, 2005

Paul pronounced a curse on false doctrine and guides us to know when that action is correct. Please note all points and sub-points are tied to the scripture. This sermon is expository in style, you will have to open, and keep open, your Bible to get

WHEN IS IT RIGHT TO PRONOUNCE A CURSE? Gal 1:6-9 6 I am amazed that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you by the grace of Christ, for a different gospel; 7 which is {really} not another; only there are some who are disturbing you, and want to distort the gospel of Christ. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:6-9

Denomination: *other