Sermons on Real Jesus:

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer? Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

A look at how to handle situations in which it seems like our prayers are not being answered.

What Do We Do With Unanswered Prayer 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 Now, it’s been a few years ago now, but I still think most of you may remember a song by Garth Brooks called unanswered prayers. In the story of the song, the main character runs into his old high school sweetheart at a high school ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Undignified Series

Contributed by Doug Henry on Dec 30, 2006

Worship is more than a song - sometimes God requires us to give Him more.

Undignified Worship 2 Samuel 6:12 – 23 In the early 1900’s, there was a little boy who lived out in the country who dreamed of being able to see a circus. He had heard great things from his friends about the circus, but he had never been to see one. One day, the boy was excited to find out that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 6:12-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Frienship With The World Series

Contributed by David Moore on Jan 11, 2007

A look at the unhealthy relationship between Judah and his friend Hirah.

The Unequal Yoke Friendship With The World Aim: To show how our relationships with the unsaved must be tempered by our understanding of biblical Salvation. Text: 2 Corinthians 6:14 & 1 Corinthians 15:33 Introduction: Last Sunday morning we began a new series on the unequal yoke. We looked at ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 38:14-30

Denomination: Baptist

Kindness And Goodness Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 10, 2007

The Holy Spirit produces kindness and goodness in us. Does our culture value these?

Kindness and Goodness: Fruits of the Spirit Gal 5:16-26 November 21, 2004 Intro: Putting something to music is a great way to learn, and so it probably comes as no surprise that the list of fruits of the Spirit, which we read about in Gal 5, have been put to music so that people can learn ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Divided Loyalties Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Nov 5, 2007

There is a ’kairos’ moment when we must plough up sinful hearts and seek the Lord God - as Hosea challenged the people to do.

Hosea 10.1-15 Divided Loyalties If you were to ask Taylor “What does Daddy hate most?” she would, I hope, tell you that I hate lies. The old saying “You can watch a thief but not a liar” is so true. At what point do you believe someone after they have lied to you? When do you start to trust ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:1-15

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Job 28 (Where Is Wisdom To Be Found?)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 21, 2007

"The secret things belong to the Lord our God; but the things that are revealed belong to us and to our children for ever, that we may do all the words of this law." ...

God answered Job out of the whirlwind: "Who is this that darkens counsel by words without knowledge." Job 38:1 - the beginning of our reading from today’s lectionary, that marks the beginning of the end of the book of Job. We’ve been plowing our way through the book of Job for quite a few Sundays ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Have We Accomplished Enough

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 23, 2007

The work of the ministry always goes on, in spite of past successes. That is why we need a practical assessment of where we are and where we are going.

Title: Have We Accomplished Enough? Text: Luke 12:16-21 Introduction Church, we have had a good year. God has allowed us to accomplish, and even surpass, all of the goals we set for the year. Attendance is up. Giving is up. Spiritual growth is evident. We have started new ministries, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons I Learned From Abraham Lincoln

Contributed by Tim Richards on Jul 3, 2005

A July 4th sermon about spiritual lessons I learned from an in depth study of Abraham Lincoln.

Introduction: 1. This morning as I begin my sermon on the lessons I learned from Abraham Lincoln I want to share a series of 5 questions about former presidents. They may or may not be about Abraham Lincoln. I will tell you that at least one of them will have Abraham Lincoln as the correct answer. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Number Your Days

Contributed by Mike Parry on Feb 23, 2006

We can learn from the mistakes of the Children of Israel wandering in the wilderness. We can echo the Psalm of Moses to "Number Your Days."

“Number Your Days” FCC – February 19, 2006 Text: Numbers 10-14 Introduction: We are continuing our Old Testament Challenge. The last couple of weeks we have been in Exodus studying how God used Moses to lead Israel out of Egypt towards the Promised Land. They were no longer slaves but free. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Great Harlot

Contributed by W. Alderman on Mar 11, 2006

This will not be a popular message with the apostate religions of the world as this chapter deals with the great harlot.

THE HARLOT OF REVELATION 17 Revelation 17:1-18 The great religious harlot is about to be destroyed, along with its political and economic counterparts. This and the next chapter show how God judges a system that had its beginnings way before the New Testament Church was even formed. This ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 17:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Hear From God!

Contributed by Johnny Chase on Mar 11, 2006

Did you know that every believer can hear from God? Not only can we hear from God but we should hear and recognize his voice speaking to us regularly. I have heard people say, “I pray but God doesn’t speak to me.” I have known many who have been frustrate

How to hear from God 1 Samuel 3:1-11 The LORD Calls Samuel 1 The boy Samuel ministered before the LORD under Eli. In those days the word of the LORD was rare; there were not many visions. 2 One night Eli, whose eyes were becoming so weak that he could barely see, was lying down in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"Faith Is The Victory” Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 22, 2006

Over the last two decades in our country we have grown accustomed to hearing the concept that “true faith” is always evidenced by tangible success.But this is a false gospel.

A Study of the Book of Hebrews Jesus is Better Sermon # 21 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

When Your World Falls Apart - Part 1

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Sep 10, 2006

Part 1 of 2: What our response to God should be when life gets messy.

2 Samuel 12:16-23 When Your World Falls Apart Woodlawn Baptist Church September 10, 2006 Introduction Read 2 Samuel 12:16-23. We can only imagine what a terrible low point this must have been in David’s life. During the course of the previous year, King David has been involved in an adulterous ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:16-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Covenant Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 9, 2006

Fifth in a series unlocking keys to experiencing prevailing prayer. This message explores covenant relationship between God and His people, through the life of Hezekiah.

(Significant inspiration, and insight for this message provided by Francis Frangipane’s booklet, "Prevailing Prayer.") We are nearing the end of our 40 Days of Prayer, and our series taking a look at some powers that can turn our prayer life into one of prevailing prayer. Last week, we took a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Careful How You Hear! Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Jun 19, 2006

A study on how we should properly hear the Word if we want to derive spiritual benefits from it and pave the way for greater blessings.

In our passage, this morning, Jesus says that when we hear the word, we become accountable. If we hear the Word and make good use of it, we shall benefit from it and the opportunity for greater knowledge and grace will come. If we hear the Word and do not make good use of it, we will not only not ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:18-21, Luke 18:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ