Sermons on Reliance:

Perseverance And Prayer

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 10, 2002

God values perseverance very highly. Why?

You and I live in an era of unprecedented speed. Technologically, the pace of change is almost beyond comprehension. A rule of thumb called "Moore’s Law" states that the speed of computer chips doubles every 18-24 months. My first PC, which I purchased in 1985 to write papers for seminary, was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:22

Denomination: Baptist

When We Wander Too Far Series

Contributed by Ryan Johnson on Mar 6, 2002

Message for Christians that are in sin

Series: Creating Contagious Compassion When We Wander Too Far? ( evanglelism, salvation) Luke 15:3-7 Survivor Eva Hart remembers the night, April 15, 1912, on which the Titanic plunged 12,000 feet to the Atlantic floor, some two hours and forty minutes after an iceberg tore a 300-foot gash in the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Right Or Wrong - Do I Need To Speak In Tongues Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 30, 2002

Do tongues exist today and if they don’t, why not?

OPEN: The scene was in Denmark and 2 old men are sitting on a park bench. Up drives a car stops, and the driver rolls down the window and politely asks, in German, for assistance. The men shrug and shake their heads. The driver asks again, this time in French. No answer. He asks a third time in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Anything Good Come Out Of Suffering? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

As you joyfully persevere in trials, God will transform you in this life and bless you in next.

We¡¦ve been talking the last few weeks about affliction and sufferings. Let me tell you a little parable about trials. A bird was flying south for the winter. It got so cold the bird froze up and fell to the ground in a large field. While it was lying there, a cow came by and dropped some manure ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What The Master Knew

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 9, 2005

(Parable of the Talents) Our God has already given us everything we need for life and godliness. We need to recognize that, and do something about it!

Title: “What the Master Knew” Text: Matthew 25:14-20 I suspect if you’ve been in church for more than a few years you’ve heard of Jim Elliott. As a young seminarian at Wheaton in 1949, he was considered a bright and rising star, very well-liked and destined to go far. In 1955, he became a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-20

Denomination: Baptist

Psalm 100

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Nov 14, 2005

What if God treated us the way we treat Him? Inspired by Melvin Newland.

One of the most beautiful Psalms of thanksgiving is the 100th PSALM. Listen to the words as I read it. ‘Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before Him with joyful songs. Know the Lord is god. It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: *other

Memorial Day - Will They Find Us Faithful?

Contributed by Melvin Newland on May 25, 2007

I believe we are surrounded by a greater cloud of witnesses than we will ever know ... We are the recipients of the faith, testimony & sacrifices made by unnumbered multitudes who have blazed the path before us.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND CCF, SILOAM SPRINGS, AR A. Tomorrow is officially designated as a holiday marked in many communities by a variety of solemn observances. All across the United States people will gather in parks & cemeteries to commemorate what this day symbolizes. Bands will play, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 71:17-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limits Of Human Treatments Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 29, 2007

There are severe limits on human treatments to cure what ails the soul! We must turn fully to the Great Physician for what ails ourselves and our church.

PRESCIPTIONS FOR A HEALTHY & HOLY CHURCH: A Study in 1 Corinthians Applied To The Church Today Sunday AM, January 22, 2005 Rev. Todd G. Leupold II. DEALING WITH THE OBVIOUS DISEASES - 1 Corinthians 1:4 - 6:20 CANCER (Divisions in the church) - 1:10 – 4:21 2.Limits of Human Treatments ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fear Not!

Contributed by John Montgomery on Jun 9, 2007

The thing that pointed me to God when I was in the sewer of life, was not a story, or an illustration, or an impassioned altar call, it was God’s word.

THE PRIMACY OF GOD’S WORD JOSHUA 1:1-9 Josh 1:1 After the death of Moses the servant of the LORD, the LORD said to Joshua son of Nun, Moses’ aide: 2 "Moses my servant is dead. Now then, you and all these people, get ready to cross the Jordan River into the land I am about to give to them--to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9, Isaiah 43:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Hypocrisy Series

Contributed by Susan Blader on May 13, 2007

Hypocrisy is a struggle for all who are sinners; it brings dishonor to God; and it destroys our witness.

Hypocrisy A Sermon on Romans 2:17-24 In his book, The Jesus I Never Knew, Philip Yancey tells a story about a Bible study he was teaching on the person of Christ. The class began discussing how the hypocritical legalism of the church turned off non-believers. Then they began to ‘swap war ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-24

Denomination: Disciples Of Christ

From Living Dead To Truly Alive Series

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Apr 2, 2007

... follow along as we step through this text together you will learn that moving from the living dead to being truly alive gives you reason to “LIVE out LOUD”.

From Living Dead to Truly Alive Ephesians 2:1-10 Today’s text is perhaps the single greatest explanation of how we arrive at a “LIVE out LOUD” Christianity in the Bible. Paul explores the radical transformation we experience because of God’s resurrection salvation – from death to life. Today, I ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Declaration Of Independence

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

Are you not sick and tired of what the devil has done to you? Are you willing to sit there until you die? The devil is fighting the Church! It’s time to make A Declaration of Independence and fight back!

A Declaration of War 1 Sam. 17:40 And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the Philistine came on and drew near ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christ Calls Us To A Compassion For Souls

Contributed by John White on Oct 14, 2006

A continuation of my series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered tog

From the series, "What Jesus Said and Did." Christ Calls Us To Compassion For Souls Mark 2:1-12 "And again he entered into Capernaum after [some] days; and it was noised that he was in the house. And straightway many were gathered together, insomuch that there was no room to receive [them], ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Grasping The Liberating Grace Of God Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Oct 18, 2006

Christians have the greatest opportunity in this church age to enjoy and express a life that is liberated by the Holy Spirit of Christ.

Turn your Bibles to Galatians 3:1-5 Title: Grasping the Liberating Grace of God Theme: Liberating Grace Series: Living in the Aroma of God’s Grace Listen as I read Galatians 3:1-5, “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Our Mighty Fortress

Contributed by John White on Oct 18, 2006

The security and safety of being firmly grounded on our Solid Rock, Jesus Christ.

OUR MIGHTY FORTRESS Psalm 46:1-11 "God [is] our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; [Though] the waters thereof roar [and] be troubled, [though] the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Baptist