Sermons on Rebellious Generation:

Proper Attitudes Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

Prayer is our communication line to God. Let us keep it always open, operative, and if possible, busy. God is very eager to respond to our prayers more than we are eager to receive the answer of our prayers.

Attitudes of Prayer Luke 11: 5-13 Note: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral.com This morning we will examine the parable which is commonly called: “The Friend at Midnight.” Jesus gave this parable to His disciples after giving them the model prayer in response to their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good And Faithful Servants Of The Lord Series

Contributed by Rule Digal on Aug 11, 2008

“What does it take to be a good and faithful servant of God?” I believe every true believer wants God to find and commend them the same way the Master in this parable found and commended the first two servants who were doing the task given to them.

Good & Faithful Servant of the Lord Matthew 25: 14-30 nOTE: Some materials of this sermon are taken from sermoncentral. com Introduction The parable of the Pharisee and the Tax-collector which we have examined last Sunday teaches us how to approach God in a way that is acceptable to Him. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Walking Jesus

Contributed by Reginald Mortha on Aug 16, 2008

Jesus is a Walker. He walked on water to meet his disciples. He walked under the cross for you and me.

1 Kings 19:9-18, Romans 10:5-15, Mathew 14:22-33 JESUS THE WALKER Miracle,” and the experience of the miraculous is not confined to Biblical times and the first century; but it is present throughout our modern lives. We use the word, “miracle,” all the time. You open the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Lutheran

End Of The Matter

Contributed by Selvan John on Aug 19, 2008

How to achieve your desired end? Do we have the right attitude...?

It is such a joy to speak on the title – the end of the matter, because it is always the end that matters and not how we begin. Over the years in ministry I have seen a lot of people who began well but ended very badly or sometimes not even to be seen. On the contrary there are few others who had ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Time To Make An Application Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We can’t just listen we must act on what we hear.

Time to make an application James 1:19-27 Last week we started a study of the book of James. The general theme that I am looking at is a Faith that Works. Last week the subject was Pure Joy. James explains to his readers then and today that trials come in spite of our faith. In James’s day ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Congregational

Pure Joy Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

We are to find joy and grow in faith in all situations. Perhaps when the trials end will be good enough.

Pure Joy James 1:1-8 At Christmas we sing songs like Joy to the world. We exchange gifts and decorate and most people find joy in the season. As Christians we connect all the celebration to the Birth of Jesus…..But the joy of the season often seems to fade very quickly. There are other times in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

Favoritism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

God see all believers the same - we should not show favortism to the people that can give us an advantage.

Favoritism James 2:1-13 This morning we are still looking at topics related to a “faith that works” from the book of James. As I was looking at the scripture I thought about teachers pets in elementary school. Were any of you considered a teachers pet??? One of those favorite students that ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Show Me Your Evidence Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Aug 20, 2008

Faith and works - Paul and James which is right? BOTH

Show me your evidence James 2:14-26 I believe that mothers are probably the best detectives in the world. I know that they are not recognized as such, probably because their list of suspects is so small or that the crimes or events seem to be of little consequence. But how many other people ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

Denomination: Congregational

Finding Forgiveness

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Aug 21, 2008

An Exposition of Luke 7:36-50

A legend that says long ago, there lived a chieftain, known not only as a strong warrior but also a wise leader who gave his people laws which guided every aspect of life. He enforced these laws strictly, and had a reputation for uncompromising justice. One day it came to the leader’s attention ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 22, 2008

Aaron: ‘We melted gold...and there came out this calf.’ That’s got to be the all time lamest excuse from an assistant Pastor! Before Moses even returned with the commandments the people were breaking them. Link inc. to text, audio, PowerPoint.

The Day Moses Broke All 10 Commandments Exodus 32:1-26 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/DayMosesBroke.html Exodus 32:19 And it came to pass, as soon as he came nigh unto the camp, that he saw the calf, and the dancing: and Moses’ anger waxed hot, and he cast the tables out of his hands, and brake ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Ready? Series

Contributed by Rev. Tim Thompson on Aug 22, 2008

WE MUST BE READY FOR THE LORD COMING AT ANYTIME SO ARE YOU READY?

EVERY DAY WE SEE HOW CLOSE WE ARE TO JESUS COMING BACK AND IN MATTHEW 24 JESUS TELL US WHAT WILL HAPPEN BEFORE HE RETURN 1. THEIR WILL BE MANY THAT WILL BE DECIVE IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;4-5 2. THEIR WILL BE WAR IN THE LAND. MATTHEW 24;5-6 3. THEIR WILL BE FALSE HOPE IN THE LAND. HERE ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Coming To God

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

Amesage of the faith required to serve.

COMING TO GOD Hebrews 11:6 INTRO: We talk a good line. We say that we are pleasing God. We say that we have the faith we are supposed to have. But do we really have that much faith? The ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Baptist

Borrowed Time

Contributed by Ed Wood on Aug 27, 2008

A message about God’s reward for faithful service.

BORROWED TIME 2 Kings 20:1-2 INTRO: What would you do, if you were told that you were about to die, and told to get your house in order? These verses tell the story of a man who had served God well, and was given some added years because of his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 20:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Building A Wall Around The Church

Contributed by Ed Wood on Sep 1, 2008

A message about the church facing opposition from the world.

BUILDING A WALL AROUND THE CHURCH Nehemiah 6:15-16 INTRO: As Nehemiah went about the task of building the wall around Jerusalem he met several types of opposition. The Church faces the same opposition today ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Leadership / Faithful Followership Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Sep 2, 2008

In these final verses, we see two models we can learn from. We see the model of spiritual leadership that Ezra shows us. And we see the model of faithful followership that the people show us.

Turn with me to Ezra 10 Our passage tonight runs from verse 6 all the way through the end of the chapter. Because the passage is so long, we’re not going to read it to start off with. We’re going to read it as we go along. We have followed our remnant all the way through the book of Ezra. ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:6-44

Denomination: Baptist