Sermons on Rescue From Peril:

God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Oct 26, 2004

We need to pray that our lost family and friends will have God’s attitude toward sin. Part 3 of 5 of the Praying Your Family and Friends to Christ series.

Praying Your Friends & Family To Christ Series (3 of 5) God Wants To Be Your Attitude Transplant Donor Habakkuk 1.13a October 24, 2004 Chester FBC, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: I read a Perfect Story This week about a perfect man & a perfect woman who had a perfect ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:13

Denomination: Baptist

Trees In God's Garden

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Aug 17, 2003

Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention.

TREES IN GOD’S GARDEN Although God has created hundreds of species of trees to enrich the earth and bless mankind, there are four trees, two literal and two symbolic, to which we call your attention. Consider their significance carefully. I. THE TREE OF THE CONSEQUENCE OF MAN’S DISOBEDIENCE: THE ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:16-17, Psalm 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Judgments Of The Lord - Part 1

Contributed by Paul George on Sep 10, 2003

The purpose of the sixth and seventh vision is to show that those who sin openly will not hinder God’s plan for His people.

In this chapter we have two visions, by which "the wrath of God is revealed from heaven against all ungodliness and unrighteousness of men." God will do great and kind things for His people, which the faithful sons of Israel shall rejoice in, but "let the sinners in Zion be afraid;" for God will ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 5:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

God Is Becoming A Stranger In America

Contributed by Dr. Ronnie Grizzle on Dec 29, 2002

God is fast becoming a Stranger in America. The church must step up and pray for Revival of the church and repentance for the nation.

JEREMIAH 14:1-15:3 DECEMBER 29, 2002 Parkersburg Baptist Church THE LAND OF JUDAH IS IN A GREAT FAMINE. WE HAVE READ HERE A DESCRIPTION OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE DURING THIS TERRIBLE TIME. THE PROPHET JEREMIAH DESCRIBES THE CITY AND ITS INHABITANTS AS THOUGH THEY WERE IN MOURNING. THEY HAVE BEEN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Separated From God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 14, 2004

Man’s greatest problem is separation from God. Because man is separated from God, he does not experience the abundant life found in having a personal relationship with God.

SEPARATED FROM GOD ISAIAH 59:1-2 INTRODUCTION: Life is filled with a great many problems. Often when these problems seemingly become overbearing we hear the question asked, “Where is God?” The truth is that this question points at the very heart of man’s greatest problem – separation from God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

A Collection We Can Do Without Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 12, 2004

Before we can appreciate the good news of the forgiveness of sin through repentance toward God and faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, we must face the bad news that we are, by nature, lost sinners.

A Collection We Can Do Without (Romans 2:1-11) 1. Sometimes the line between right and wrong is blurry; take this story: SAN JOSE, Calif. (Reuters) All Tamar Sherman wanted to do was pet a dog and give it some water. Sherman’s act left her with a criminal record. A few months ago, Sherman was ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Are You Clean On The Inside?

Contributed by Millie Pisano on May 10, 2004

Do you have a desire to be the vessel that God created you to be? Or do you want to remain soiled and unused?

“ARE YOU CLEAN ON THE INSIDE?” Here in my hand I hold this pretty china teacup. According to the seal at the bottom of this teacup it was handcrafted in Bavaria Germany, by a company called Jomann Haviland. It has a small crown as a seal, which I assume is the manufacturer’s logo. The outside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:25-27, Proverbs 6:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Avoid Conseqences

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 12, 2004

What is at the root of our sin problem and how do we deal with sin in our lives?

Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 15, 2004 How to Avoid Consequences Jeremiah 17:5-10 INTRODUCTION: Think back to when you were in school. How many of you were guilty of taking something sharp and carving a heart on a school desk, or on a tree in the playground, or even on a textbook and ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:5-10

Denomination: Methodist

"Death In The Pot"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Feb 18, 2004

This is an illustrative sermon, which, while preparing the pottage, shows the picture of the ingredients, and how the blood of Jesus is the only thing that can destroy the poison of sin.

“Death In The Pot” 2 Kings 4:38-41 INTRODUCTION: Read 2 Kings 4:38-41 The prophet Elisha is meeting with his Bible School students … the “sons of the prophets”. There is a famine in the land, so Elisha has one of his servants go out and pick vegetables for a stew. If we look closely, we can ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:38-41

Denomination: Baptist

Has There Even Been Anything Like This?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Feb 26, 2004

As I look around the world and around the church today I wonder, if there had ever been anything like this? I sometimes wonder why God lets life continue so wickedly. What can we do in a world and in a church that is growing further away from God?

“Has There Been Anything Like This” Introduction: Revive us again; Fill each heart with thy love May each soul be rekindled with fire from above Hallelujah, thine the glory Hallelujah, amen Hallelujah thine the glory Revive us again In just two weeks we come to a time of revival here at Oak Grove. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:4-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

From Death To Life Series

Contributed by Douglas Bryan on Jan 30, 2005

It’s so easy to lose our focus on Jesus Christ which causes us to spend time in a far country just like the prodigal son. Only when we realize where we are, repent, and return to the Father can we enjoy life to the full.

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST From Death to Life Ephesians 2:1-5; Luke 15 INTRODUCTION: A. Is there some thing, or some one, other than God that has your attention right now? 1. This is an every day battle for every Christian–staying focuses on Jesus Christ 2. I suppose that that is why the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fatal Flaws Of Samson

Contributed by Wesley Hutchcraft on Dec 30, 2003

This sermon goes through the life of Samson and touches on the flaws that lead him to physical and spiritual death. These are flaws that many people deal with today.

Judges 13:1-5 One of my favorite stories in the Bible is the story of Samson, because of his amazing strength. HE WAS THE MAN!!! One thing I never when I was young, though his feats were legendary, his flaws were disastrous. Throughout these chapters we see the life of Samson. - Samson was ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Floundering

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

Israel’s foolish acts are listed (vv. 1-7), and her floundering is portrayed (vv. 8-16). God’s desire for Israel was healing and restoration. Instead they were involved in lying, theft, robbery (v. l), blatant contempt of God (v. 2), political corruption

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: I read a humorous story about a woman who fell out of a second-floor window and landed in a slow-moving garbage truck. Half-buried in the litter, she tried without success to get the truck-driver’s attention. A foreign diplomat standing on the sidewalk saw her and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 7:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Beginning Of Our Problem Series

Contributed by Roger Thomas on Jun 14, 2005

An exposition of Genesis 3 and the origin and consequences of sin.

The Beginning of Our Problem Genesis 3 Dr. Roger W. Thomas, Preaching Minister First Christian Church, Vandalia, MO Introduction: Something happened. Something big happened! Anyone who has read the Bible recognizes the change. Between the end of Genesis 2 and the beginning of Genesis 4 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Sinned?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Jun 15, 2005

This sermon addresses the question, "Why do bad things happen to good people?"

Who Sinned? – John 9: 1 - 11 Intro: Close your eyes. Imagine going about all your daily activities. Socks, shoes, shirt, juice – There are blind people in this church today – can’t see: how much God loves U, your own sin, way out, hope. I. Verse 2 – “Who sinned? A. We, as modern ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed