Sermons on Relinquishing:

God Must Not Be Good Because He Created Evil

Contributed by John Fruner on Aug 13, 2002

God is not the author of evil and suffering in the world. Evil and suffering are consequences of our actions. Original Sin.

“God must not be good because He created evil.” There is no question that our world is filled with evil and suffering. We come into contact with it every day of our lives and are forced to deal with it on an emotional, intellectual and practical level. How can we believe that God is both good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:31, Romans 8:17

Denomination: Catholic

Determining Your Own Boundaries

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 8, 2003

Realize that some people grow up in families where destructive behavior goes without punishment. My own family thought it was OK to drink to a point where drunken behavior was not recognized as a problem. As a consequence there was very little anger manag

Determining Your Own Boundaries I Thes. 2:11,12 - "For you know that we dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children, encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God, who calls you into his kingdom and glory." We all need to allow the Holy Spirit to urge us ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excess Baggage

Contributed by Stephen Schwartz on Dec 17, 2001

Excess baggage of life can keep us from experiencing the joy and peace in our Christian walk.

Excess Baggage Luke 16:19:31 Introduction – Skit Pilgrims Progress The Journey The Load Releasing the Load Scene from Heaven and Hell Lazarus with Abraham in peace and serenity (vs. 22-23). We see Lazarus sitting with the saints in Heaven. The scene in Heaven is peace and serenity. Lazarus is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Methodist

Looking Unto Jesus

Contributed by Maxwell Cunningham on Oct 18, 2000

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel.

Verse 2 of Hebrews 12 gives a complete outline of the Gospel. In this verse we see the "Who, What, Why, and Where" concerning Jesus Christ our Lord and Savior. The text points to Jesus, explains who he is, tells what he did, why he did it, and where he is now. "Looking unto Jesus the author and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 12:1-2

A Mother's Commitment

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Apr 25, 2006

The Bible is full of examples of godly mothers. Hannah is one such. She was committed to God, to her husband, and to her children.

A Mother’s Commitment I Samuel 1 Here we are again--another Mother’s Day. Time to extol the virtuous role of motherhood. Where do we look for our role models? Hopefully, we need look no further than our own family. But alas, not all mothers are good role ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jezebel

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jul 5, 2005

When people are into control, power, prestige, and having it their way, they own ugly souls.

Jezebel (topical) 1. Sometimes information is hard to come by: A little woman called Mount Sinai Hospital. She said, "Mount Sinai Hospital? Hello. Darling, I’d like to talk with the person who gives the information about the patients. But I don’t want to know if the patient is better or doing ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How He Was Able To Endure Series

Contributed by Tony Mccreery on Sep 8, 2007

The 5th in a series going through all Christ endured leading up to the Cross. The series ends Easter Sunday with the Glorious Resurrection

In Is. 50:4-11 we encounter one of the servant songs. These were words spoken by the prophet that prophesied about both Israel and the Lord Jesus. Is. is speaking to Jews in the exile. These Jews felt abandoned and alone. They did not feel that God was with them. Is. brought words of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 50:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Placing Your Trust In God

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on May 28, 2007

This morning I want to focus on trusting God for everything in our lives. Trusting God means that we must lay aside our self and our plans and embrace the cross of Jesus Christ.

Introduction · This morning I want to focus on trusting God for everything in our lives. · Trusting God means that we must lay aside our self and our plans and embrace the cross of Jesus Christ. · To love God means to trust His power and not our own abilities to perform His will. · He wants you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking Inventory

Contributed by Ron Hietsch on Jun 3, 2008

In step 4 we make a searching and fearless moral inventory of ourselves.

Text: Lamentations 3:40 Let us examine our ways and test them, and let us return to the Lord At a very young age I was first exposed to the drudgery of taking an annual inventory. First at the family ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 3:40

Denomination: Lutheran

"You've Been Made Righteous” Series

Contributed by Jerry Gatson on Jan 16, 2008

This sermon looks into the life of an unlikely candidate to be used by God to show that God is not ashamed to identify with you or me.

Rachab: The Prototype of Salvation “You’ve Been Made Righteous” TEXT - Matthew 1:1-6 1 The book of the generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. 2 Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judas and his brethren; 3 And Judas begat Phares and Zara of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-6

Denomination: Charismatic

A.s.k.

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jul 27, 2007

I look at asking, seeking, and knocking, that is, the start and the finish of faith to receiving from God; much like the great rockets of the old NASA space programs like that of the Mercury and Apollo missions.

A.S.K. Text: Matthew 7:7 Remember: The devil doesn’t appose: -what you want to do… -what you’d like to do… -But, what you are called (by God) to do. The struggle is a wrestling match between: -the vision given and the vision fulfilled… -the promise and the provision… -the asking and the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Both Sides Of Authority Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 24, 2007

Working harmoniously alongside church leaders has its challenges and raises a lot of questions. Fortunately, God does not leave us in the dark! The text before us raises and answers a number of questions about the interaction of church leaders to the c

Both Sides of Authority (I Thessalonians 5:12-13) 1. It is tough to be in leadership. 2. A “lame duck” President met with his successor in the Oval Office. Near the end of the orientation, he presented the incoming leader three numbered envelopes, with specific instructions to open them, in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:12-13, 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Disciplined Living Sermon Iv: Christ The Master Of My New Life Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Jun 3, 2020

In times when anti-Christian sentiment runs high in our society, mature Christians make choices and decisions based on their full surrender and devotion to Christ as the Master of their lives. Thus, Faith is indeed the Victory!

THE MASTER OF MY LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

Victory In Jesus Sermon I: The Master Of My New Life In Christ Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Feb 2, 2020

Choices in life define us in the present and determine our future. Two ways, two masters, and two destinies are presented to us in God's Word. Choosing God's Way is the surest and Victorious way.

VICTORY IN JESUS: THE MASTER OF MY NEW LIFE IN CHRIST The choices we make in life define us and determine our future. At some point in our lives we who gather here to worship the Lord made the same choice Joshua made long ago, “As for me and my house, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:4-14

Preparing Our Hearts For Easter: Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Mar 6, 2014

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation

Philippians - Manual of Joy Preparing our Hearts for Easter: Reflecting on the Depth of Jesus’ Humiliation Philipians 2:5-11 David Taylor Main idea: Christ is the ultimate model and example of selflessness. As we started this series on Paul’s letter to the Philippians, we saw that ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational