Sermons on Reproaches:

Finding God’s Comfort

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on May 29, 2010

In some of the storms of life, God intervenes and shelters us. In others, He allows us to be exposed so that we will be pressed more closely to Him.

Opening illustration: Whether we are reading the daily paper, listening to the radio, or watching TV, the news is filled with what one might call the fruits of discouragement and even despair. Life is like a continuous newsreel showing the futile actions of people trying to live without a biblical ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:25-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph Of Arimathea

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

Joseph of Arimathea (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 27 verse 11-26. Ill: In A.D. 373John Chrysostom became a hermit; • He went alone into the mountains near Antioch, seeking to know God better. • Although his time of isolation was cut short by illness, • He discovered that with God at his side, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:11-26

Denomination: Brethren

Giving In To Weakness

Contributed by John Perry on Mar 16, 2011

By our very nature we all struggle with weakness & weakness is certainly part of the package of our humanity. What God never intended though is that we would simply give in to weakness & be content to live in weakness.

Bunbury Wed pm 16/03/11 “Giving in to your weakness” Intro: I was stirred about the reality that God saves us so that we can live in dominion over the flesh & our fallen nature. And if we consider the design God has for His church I think we could all agree that we are living well ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Is A Christian 1 Peter 4: 12-16

Contributed by William D. Brown on Mar 21, 2011

Let me start by saying what the Christian faith is, Christianity has a set of core beliefs that define it from the religions of the world. Christianity has some basic truths and without these basic truths Christianity fails to be truly Christian.

1 Peter 4: 12-16 WHAT IS A CHRISTIAN? 3-19-11 Let me start by saying what the Christian faith is, Christianity has a set of core beliefs that define it from the religions of the world. Christianity has some basic truths and without these basic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Operation Celebration

Contributed by Wayne Dishman on Apr 15, 2008

Celebrate the wonder of your salvation!

Celebrate: “to demonstrate satisfaction in by festivities.” But you did not need a definition of celebration did you? All of us have been a part of some kind of celebration. It may have been an athletic accomplishment. It may have been an academic achievement. The state of Florida has been ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

06 The Valley Of War Series

Contributed by Darren Rogers on Mar 22, 2009

As a Christian, you are in a constant battle - how well equipped are you?

The Valley Of War – 15th February 2009 am Zechariah 12:11 What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of this valley? Megiddon / Megiddo means place of crowds – this valley will be the scene of the final war this world will see. The true Christian life is one of constant ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 12:11

Denomination: Baptist

Laughing With God Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Feb 5, 2007

Fifth in a six-part series on the life of faith as seen in the person of Abraham

Cross a pessimist with a comedian and you get Woody Allen. His brand of off-beat, self-deprecating, hang-dog humor can be sometimes insightful, sometimes depressing, but usually, pretty funny. A sampling of his best one-liners: “I was thrown out of college for cheating on the metaphysics exam: I ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Gates

Contributed by Larry Elder on Aug 1, 2007

As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life.

Gates Intro… As a Christian we face many avenues with each one leading to a door or a gate that we must deal with. Often we make important decisions concerning the gate we are facing based on what we know about life. • Do we go through gently, • Avoid the gate or door completely, • Bust in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Set In Order

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Aug 3, 2007

So the Shepherd – he’s to lead and feed, he’s to choose and cultivate, and he’s to watch and warn.

1. It must have been something special to serve alongside of Paul the Apostle, to be with him in the ministry! a. Paul was definitely a go-getter. b. Calling him a ball of fire would probably be very accurate. c. He was a man passionately in love with Jesus Christ. d. Willing to do anything. ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About David's Mother?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on May 10, 2009

Who made David a man of God?

What about David’s mother? PR 31:10 A good woman is hard to find and worth far more than diamonds. 11 Her husband trusts her without reserve, and never has reason to regret it. 23 Her husband is greatly respected when he deliberates with the city fathers. 25 She always faces tomorrow with a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 31:10-30

Denomination: Wesleyan

Be Patient! Stand Firm! Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 28, 2005

12th in series on James. Here, he tells us how to respond correctly when we are treated unjustly. He suggests four specific attitudes - two we should adopt and two we should avoid.

How do you cope with the pressure of hurtful situations? In a former pastorate I had a week when I met one day with a young father whose family has disintegrated through a divorce he did not want. On that Monday I listened to the director of the local child treatment center tell of their work with ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-12

The Purpose Driven Life Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Oct 7, 2005

We see how God fits us to the task he has for us.

Nehemiah Sermon 2 The Purpose Driven Life (Nehemiah 1:1-4; 2: 11, 17) Part 1: Rebuilding the Wall (Ch. 1-2) A. Preparation (Ch. 1-2) 1. The Person Prepared 1:1,11 2. The Priority Elevated 1:2 3. The Pain ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Faith? Part 2 Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Oct 23, 2005

What is faith? We see faith worked out in what we call heros of the Old Testament - but they, like us, were stretched and confronted with problems as they learned to trust God.

Last time we began chapter 11 of Hebrews - the great chapter on faith. Hebrews 11:1 Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. We learned that faith is believing that God is who He says He is and that He will do what He promised He will do - even though ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-40

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A House Of Cards

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Sep 15, 2001

Lessons to be learned from the WTC horror.

A House of Cards There are many ministers seeking to bring comfort to the American people and rightly so, but there needs to be some other issues addressed. There are lessons to be learned. The military has learned a few about defense and terrorism. The government has learned a few things ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Would You Deny Him, Or Die For Christ?

Contributed by Cooper Abrams Iii on Sep 17, 2001

Addressing the Columbine High School Tragedy

Would you Deny Him...or Die for Christ? Phil. 1:21-24 Date: May 2, 1999 By Cooper Abrams INTRO: Most of us are fully aware of what happened in Littleton, Co, when two teenage boys took guns and pipe bombs into the their high school and cold bloodedly murdered 14 of their class mates and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-24

Denomination: Baptist