Sermons on Reproach:

Jesus, At Your Cross-Roads Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2005

This is the 5th sermon in the series "When Jesus Comes To Your Town". This series is based on the "Passion Week".

Series: When Jesus Comes To Your Town [#5] JESUS, AT YOUR CROSS-ROADS Mark 14:32-52 Introduction: This year I did something that I have never done before, I went deer hunting. (Don’t worry the deer were not in any danger.) My dad decided this year he was going to hunt close to home instead ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-52

Denomination: Baptist

In The Fullness Of Time

Contributed by William Ellis on Aug 25, 2005

Is time full In our situation? Are we trying to “force feed” time before God has ordained it to be full? What are the repercussions of moving before God says move? Am I in tune enough with God to know when time is full?

IN THE FULLNESS OF TIME Intro: We buy watches and alarm clocks; we even are here tonight because it is time for church We have heard many people in church talk about the signs of the times… Today we stand on the crossroads of the destiny of this church. God’s timing is of the uttermost ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Peculiar Or Wierd?

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

The irony of this is that the truly free non conformist should be the Christian. And he should be proud of his non conformity.

Peculiar or Weird? TEXT: 1 Peter 2:9 INTRODUCTION: 1. Remember how college students dressed during the hippie days of Haight Ashbury? 2. Suddenly after decades of short hair and no beards, the hair was long, greasy and the beards were scraggly and unkept, bell bottoms, tie died shirts, braless ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are We Remembering? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Oct 18, 2006

A Lord’s Supper Sermon

Date Written: October 12, 2006 Date Preached: October 15, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Special Sermons Sermon Title: In Remembrance of Me! What are we remembering? Sermon Text:: Col 1:13-22; 1Cor 11:23b-26 Introduction: Far too often as believers we ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

We Do Not Submit To Abuse

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Oct 23, 2006

Wives are not called to be slaves, and husbands have no business being bullies. Insecurity drives controlling behavior, which can lead to abuse.

“We do not submit to abuse” I Peter 3:1-8 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. By this time tomorrow, nearly 6,000 women will be victims of domestic violence. As a spiritual community we are called to respond. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-8

Denomination: Congregational

God's Providence In The Deliverance

Contributed by Thomas Lanthrip on Nov 8, 2006

The word “providence” holds a certain amount of mystery for many; while with others it’s a term denoting the sovereignty of God. With the children of Israel providence wasn’t just a term it was their life, God was working in them and through them to show

I. God’s preparation for deliverance Exodus 2:1-10 speaks of the birth of Moses and how God protected him from the evil powers at work in the land of Egypt at that time. Now, Thermuthis the daughter of Pharaoh was moved with compassion upon hearing the babe cry, knowing him to be a Hebrew she ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God Wants To Do A New Thing In Your Life

Contributed by Wayne Searls on Aug 24, 2003

To motivate the hearer to seek a new vision and a new in-terest in the things of God.

GOD WANTS TO DO A NEW THING IN YOUR LIFE Isaiah 43:18,19 TEXT: Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the desert and streams in the wasteland. PROPOSITION: To motivate the hearer to seek a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19, Isaiah 43:1-19, Isaiah 43:18-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Mirror, Mirror Series

Contributed by John Knight on Apr 14, 2003

Fifth in series. A look at the identity we truly have in Christ.

"In Christ" "Mirror, Mirror" Philippians 2:1-11 Introduction: Mirror, mirror in my hand; tell me how beautiful I really am! Arrogant statement. Arrogant to fucus on such external values. As though I had control over my genetic makeup. Determining which genes I wanted/ didn’t ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

Eliminating The Enemy Series

Contributed by Mike Hullah on Jul 29, 2003

There are seven nations that lived in Canaan. Each of these represent an enemy of the believer that will prevent them possessing their promise. Learn how Christ has given us victory and how we can walk in it.

ELIMINATING THE ENEMY Joshua 24:8-12 ‘And I brought you into the land of the Amorites, who dwelt on the other side of the Jordan, and they fought with you. But I gave them into your hand, that you might possess their land, and I destroyed them from before you. ‘Then Balak the son of Zippor, king ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Blinded Eyes Opened"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 1, 2006

As Christians, we have all we need to live the victorious Christian life. All we need is to have our blinded eyes opened to this fact.

“Blinded Eyes Opened” CONT. in ministry of Holy Spirit … ·We have all of Him we will ever need … BUT … He doesn’t have all of us … we “leak”. ·We are His TEMPLE … He lives w/in us. ·We have everything we need to live the “Victorious Christian Life” … BECAUSE … we were IDENTIFIED w/ Jesus when ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 6:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Our Spiritual Position Series

Contributed by Aarron Ellerman on Mar 28, 2008

Part 1 in our Ephesians series: How to Walk God’s Trail. Realizing who we are and what we have in Christ.

Series: Ephesians: How To Walk God’s Trail Text: Ephesians 1:1-6 Title: “Our Spiritual Position” Introduction • There are many terms used to describe our Christian lives and how we are to carry it out: it is called our walk, our purpose, being in God’s will; however they all have the idea of doing ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Why No Holy Ghost Power

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Nov 1, 2007

This message tells us why there is no Holy Ghost power in the church today.

TITUS 2:11-14 “WHY NO HOLY GHOST POWER” A) To live soberly, righteously, and godly in this present world requires Holy Ghost power! * Luke 24:49 “And, behold, I send the promise of my Father upon you: but tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem, until ye be endued with power from on high.” * Acts ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-14

Denomination: Baptist

Triumph And Tragedy - Where Is God?

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 26, 2007

When tragedy strikes our nation the media focuses on the emotional state of man but never deals with the root issues-the sinful nature of man.

Triumphant and Tragedy- Where is God? Past week- nation experienced triumphant/tragedy. After more than 34 yrs of court-allowed abortion on demand- at any time, for any reason- the Supreme Court of the United States has upheld a ban on an abortion procedure. (Center for Reclaiming ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:16

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Encouragement In Times Of Discouragement

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Feb 1, 2005

This sermon is about GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT and examines the incidents in the lives of Isaac , Elijah , Peter , Jacob and Rachel when the Lord encouraged them in their times of discouragement.

GOD’S ENCOURAGEMENT IN TIMES OF DISCOURAGEMENT ************************************************* OUTLINE 1. ISAAC : I WILL BLESS YOU IN THE LAND OF FAMINE 2. ELIJAH: YOU STILL HAVE A LONG WAY TO GO 3. PETER: FEED MY LAMBS AND SHEEP 4. JACOB: I HAVE SEEN ALL THAT LABAN HAS DONE TO ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Marks Of A Godly Father

Contributed by Joseph Mcculley on May 18, 2007

This is a Father’s Day message based upon the call of Abraham...

Gen. 17:15 The Marks of a Godly Father Intro: Today is a special day of the year, set aside to honor someone special in each of our lives.., our fathers…. Today, I want to talk to you about one of the great fathers in the Bible – Abraham. His name means "father of a multitude". He is the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:5

Denomination: Independent/Bible