Sermons on Ridicule:

Releasing The Blessing Series

Contributed by Kurt Heisey on May 29, 2002

Peter had learned some keys to releasing the blessing and power of God and shares them in 1 peter 3:8-12

1 Peter 3:8-12 VCC October 4, 1998 Releasing the Blessing Releasing or hindering the blessing Peter is writing to a group that has been persecuted, lied about, mistreated, falsely accused, hauled in front of magistrates, ridiculed for being a Christian, very aware they did not fit in this world ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8-12, Psalm 37:1-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things Christians Should Bear

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Sep 26, 2002

Five things that Christians should bear

“Things Christians Should Bear” Text: Romans 15:1-7 Intro: The Word of God tells us that there are some things as Christians that we should bear. Together this morning we want to look at Things Christians Should Bear. We begin our study right here in verse 1 of Romans Chapter 15. I. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Growing A Faith That Stretches Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

Hebrews 10 teaches us that with the foundation of a right belief, we can accomplish much.

Growing a Faith that Stretches Hebrews 10:19-31 SICC 9/2/02 (Morning) INTRODUCTION: There are things in my Christian life that I have been struggling with literally for 20 years. I am not a bad person, even so there are sins in my life that I have a difficult time dealing with. Maybe you can ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Qualifications For An Innovator

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Today we hear a lot about innovators who start up their own dot-com business. Many innovators are not afraid to fail because they believe in the importance of change. An innovator is a person who does not mind introducing a new way of doing things to othe

Illustration:Perhaps you may remember Hank Luisetti, the great basketball player of a few decades back. When Hank came along, virtually every basketball coach in the country insisted that his players shoot with two hands. Instead of two hands, Hank used a jerky, funny-looking, one-handed jump shot. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Provides Us With The Serenity To Accept The Things We Cannot Change, The Courage To Change The Things We Can And The Wisdom To Know The Difference

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12

How the Holy Spirit Provides Us With the Serenity to Accept the Things We Cannot Change, the Courage to Change the Things We Can and the Wisdom to Know the Difference 2 Cor. 12:9-12 Quote: Adaptability is a great ability Illustration:Years ago, Frank Lloyd Wright was given the impossible task of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Encounters: Abraham Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jun 14, 2004

This is about God’s call on Abraham.

Intro to “God Encounters” series. We can have our own encounter with God. Abraham is a hero to Christians, Jews and Muslims. He is a giant man on the stage of history. The old saying is “the faith of Abraham.” Read Genesis 12:1-9. God later changed Abram’s name to Abraham. For the sake of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

It's Worth The Trouble Series

Contributed by Mark Mohler on Jun 26, 2004

Battling discouragement in Christian service

It’s Worth the Trouble Colossians 1:24-2:5 Introduction: Ever get discouraged in your service for Christ? Maybe you feel like you are not making a difference. Maybe you have come under persecution, or ridicule for your faith in Christ. If so this sermon is for you, be encouraged to know that your ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Class Series

Contributed by Joe Mack Cherry on Jun 30, 2004

Boaz showed class in many different ways as did our Lord.

Christian Class I.Introduction: Boaz a man of class A. Ruth 2: 4 1.There is something special about a rich man that can also relate to the poor. There is something about a poor man that can relate to the rich and not be openly or secretly critical or jealous. 2.It is ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Presence Makes The Difference

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Aug 28, 2003

It’s not church that changes lives it’s Christ, His presence is the difference between life and death, victory or defeat, joy or sadness.

1 And again he entered into Capernaum after some days; What we need in the united states of America more than anything else is Jesus in the house. More than social security, more than health insurance, more than wic, more than welfare, More than padded pews, and carpeted floors, more than good ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Tag Team Revival!"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Oct 22, 2003

God’s ways are so far past our ways! The battle plan of Jonathan was laughable from man’s point of view, but God saw in Jonathan great "faith." Also note the great loylaty of Jonathan’s armour bearer. What a message for the Church today!

Title of the Message: “Tag Team Revival!” 1 Samuel 13: 22 So it came to pass in the day of battle, that there was neither sword nor spear found in the hand of any of the people that were with Saul and Jonathan: but with Saul and with Jonathan his son was there found. Only two swords. In all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 14:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Love

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 31, 2001

This Bible study reveals the power of loving Jesus has on our lives.

The Power of Love Luke 7.36-50 Midweek Bible Study October 1, 1997 1. What is happening? Jesus was invited to the house of a Pharisee and a sinful woman hears of Jesus being in town and enters the home. She goes to Jesus and immediately begins to wash His feet and anoints Him with perfume. This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Church Of God

Is Narnia Christian?

Contributed by Andrew Corbett on Dec 29, 2005

Exploring both the debate within the Christian community about the value of The Chronicles of Narnia and the debate within the secular community about its allegorical meaning.

CS Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia are now acclaimed by many as the standard for what is considered ’classic’ in Children’s fantasy literature, yet they have provoked heated responses from Christians who reject their use of mythology, and even derision from some aspects of the secular media for its ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Gift" Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 8, 2005

This sermon rejoices in the greatest Gift ever given-Gon’s only-begotten Son-Jesus.

"THE GIFT" (A Christmas sermon) By-dannymoss777@yahoo.com Scripture text-2nd Corinthians 9:15 "Thanks be unto God for His unspeakable Gift." Introduction- From the very beginning, giving the Gift was in His heart, and on His mind. WHAT WAS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:15

Denomination: Baptist

The Just Shall Live By Faith Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Feb 20, 2005

The Just shall live by faith

Romans 1:16, “16For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ,[a] for it is the power of God to salvation for everyone who believes, for the Jew first and also for the Greek.” Among most Paul’s well known phrases and most often used quotes is the above verse. Paul had been imprisoned in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Eucharist And Personal Transformation

Contributed by Sajeev Painunkal, Sj on Apr 12, 2006

When we receive the body and blood of Christ, we are pledging to commit ourselves to alleviate the hunger in the world.

I watched the Oscar winning movie, “Gandhi” years ago when I was a school student. But one scene remains vivid in my memory. After Gandhiji returned from South Africa and started getting involved in the struggle of Independence of India, he made a journey all over the country to see and live ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:26-29

Denomination: Catholic