Sermons on Restraining Sensual Indulgence:

People Remembering People

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 1, 2004

Memorial Day is about people remembering people.

INTRO.- II Pet. 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. “ DO NOT FORGET THIS ONE THING. We humans forget more than one thing. We forget many things. But Peter is saying, “Don’t forget the Lord and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Bless Us With Happiness

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 8, 2005

How to be happier in an unhappy world.

INTRO.- Where is happiness to be found? I can tell you where it is not to be found. In material things. ILL.- The last time I bought a new car was 1988. It was a Buick Skylark. Admittedly, a Buick Skylark is not the most popular or luxurious car in the world, but I liked it. It was on sale. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"When Temptation Overwhelms Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Aug 20, 2005

3rd in series on James. True faith is often displayed in its reaction to trouble. Trials produce opportunities for growth and development in the Christian life.

Chuck Swindoll tells of a mountain man from West Virginia who had never seen a city, or bright lights and modern inventions. He married a girl of the hills and they spent all their married years in the backwoods. Their one son, creatively named “Junior,” reached his sixteenth birthday, [and] his ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-18, James 1:9-12

Defender Of The Weak

Contributed by Timothy Cooley, Sr. on Dec 9, 2005

The Woman taken in Adultery: Jesus is the Defender of the Weak, the Healer of the Bruised, and the Mender of the Broken.

The Feast of Tabernacles was a grand celebration. Food! Reunions! Parties! According as the Lord had commanded, families constructed special temporary shelters and camped out in them — to remind them of the travels of their forefathers through the Wilderness. Along with the great feasting came ...read more

Scripture: John 8:2-11, Exodus 15:2

Denomination: Holiness

I Can't Get No Satisfaction Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 2, 2005

Sermon 1 of 4: A call to return to God and His work

Haggai 1:1-15 I Can’t Get No Satisfaction Woodlawn Baptist Church October 2, 2005 Introduction About the year 600 BC, the Bible tells us and history confirms that the Jewish people were conquered by the Babylonian empire under the leadership of Nebuchadnezzar. You have read the stories of Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Not So Gentle Jesus Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 13, 2005

The Bible does not present Jesus as the sissy the church presents him as.

Ancient Secrets of the Bible #3 The Not So Gentle Jesus What is the first thought that comes to your mind at the name of Jesus? How would you describe his character or emotional makeup? What is your image of Jesus as a man? Isn’t He sort of meek and mild? One man said “I mean the pictures ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

Farewell Timothy Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Mar 28, 2006

How to deal with desertion, loneliness and imminent death

2 Timothy 4 verses 9-22 Last words are important. In every film where someone is dying there are usually dramatic words of instruction passed on to the living. We hold on to last words as being precious and important. I know the last words my grandfather said to me a few days before he died. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-22

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Committed To Doing Something

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2006

1- Committed to preaching 2- Committed to serving 3- Committed to teaching

INTRO.- ILL.- The preacher stood in his pulpit and said, “It’s a fact that you are sitting here, but it’s a matter of faith that makes me believe any of you are listening.” I think I know what that preacher is talking about. If I didn’t use some humor in order to make you laugh I wouldn’t know if ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jan 16, 2007

Connecting, part 2 of 2. Dave looks at Galatians 5:13-15 and examines the link between freedom and service, encouraging all to get involved in serving at Wildwind and in the community.

The Freedom-Grower: Connecting Through Service Connecting Wildwind Community Church David Flowers 1/14/07 George Bernard Shaw said: "This is the true joy in life - being used for a purpose recognized by yourself as a mighty one. Being a force of nature, instead of a feverish, selfish little ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-15

Denomination: Free Methodist

Palm Sunday--More Than A Sunday Drive

Contributed by Robert Donato on Mar 28, 2007

There are basically only two main roads to travel in life; the road that leads away from God, and the road that leads to Him. Which road are you on?

Palm Sunday—Much More Than a Sunday Drive Isaiah 35:8-10; Matt 7:13-14 Text Luke 19:28-44 Have you ever gone on a Sunday afternoon drive? Every once in a while Bea and I will jump in the car and take off on a Sunday afternoon. We have no particular destination in mind. We just start driving ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44

Denomination: Nazarene

Why Didn't God Pull The Weeds? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 12, 2007

This 2nd parable of Christ’s tells of an enemy that sowed "weeds" in the field of the Son of Man. But in the parable Christ instructs his laborers (the angels) not to yank out the weeds? How come?

OPEN: I’m told there are only two vegetables that are “perennial” - they don’t have to be replanted to produce on their own- several growing seasons. All other vegetables must be replanted every year. Quiz: What are the only two vegetables that don’t have to be replanted? (Rhubarb/ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sensation Chasers Or Jesus Chasers

Contributed by Gary Regazzoli on Aug 25, 2003

Jesus’ congregation drops from 5000 to 13 in one day because he wants followers who are Jesus Chasers, not Sensation Chasers

John 6:52-70 – Sensation Chasers or Jesus Chasers Let’s say for a moment you are responsible for hiring and firing your church pastor • The church is doing great. You have more than 5000 people attending • The senior pastor is a great guy, people like him, he’s a captivating speaker, and has ...read more

Scripture: John 6:52-70

Denomination: Christian Church

Living Faithful And Free For The Lord Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Sep 18, 2011

How should we deal with and treat others regarding a conviction we have about a matter that the Bible does not give specific guidelines on or how should we respond to others that have convictions regarding things we find acceptable regarding these matters

Living Faithful and Free for the Lord Romans 14:1-23 We should not Judge others based on our Convictions (Romans 14:1-13a) We should not Stumble others based on our Freedom (Romans 14:13b-23) Intro Have you ever felt like another person has judged you for something you had no convictions about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fruit-Full Marriage: Self-Control Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 25, 2011

The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self.

A FRUIT-FULL MARRIAGE: SELF-CONTROL * GALATIANS 5:13-26 Sermon Objective: The firm, loving grip of the Holy Spirit brings freedom from self. GALATIANS 5:13-26 13 You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Nazarene

Learn From Old Testament Examples Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 16, 2011

We learn from Old Testament examples that misusing our liberty can disqualify Christians from effective service to Christ.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of Christian liberty. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Learn from Old Testament ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed