Sermons on Ridicule:

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Jay Robison on Feb 23, 2006

The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world We even named him Mr. Greenjeans after neighbor on Capt Kangaroo Were those who when Micki and I first moved into 1st ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Wise Guys

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Mar 20, 2006

Lessons we can learn from the wise men.

Wise Guys – Christmas Message Matthew 2 Intro: To: All Southern USA Residents From: Santa I regret to inform you that effective immediately, due a growing population, I will no longer be able to serve the southern USA on Christmas Eve. However, I have provided a replacement for you, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Slay A Giant

Contributed by Jay Robison on Jan 25, 2007

Recognize there will be giants around you. Look over your giant to God. Step up and step out. And Honor God in the Victory. Outline at the end.

I have used Sermon Central in addition to may other resources in developing this sermon. HOW TO SLAY A GIANT October 15, 2006 Jay Robison 1 SAMUEL 17:38-49 Biblical story today is a familiar one, needs little introduction 1 Sam 17 is one of most famous stories in Bible. Israel about to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:38-49

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 2, 2007

The message again deals with the obstacles Nehemiah faced and the methods he employed to overcome the opposition.

Overcoming Opposition - Part 2 Nehemiah 4:10-23 Introduction Nehemiah was facing opposition and obstacles. He had heard the news of the destroyed wall of Jerusalem. He had immediately prayed seeking God’s will and strength. When Artexerxes asked what he could do, Nehemiah was faced with ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Life

Contributed by Ben Randall on Feb 4, 2007

God is both pro-life and pro-choice.

L I F E Sanctity of Life Sunday Psalms 139 I. Psalms 139 tells us that we were known by God before we were formed, and our forming came by the hand of God. - And that process began in the womb. - Today, our world is divided over this issue. – I believe that the issue that divides us is not the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Is Required Even In Persecution Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 19, 2007

Our responsiblity to God to be obedient and share our faith does NOT go away when persecution flares up in our face. We are responsible to be obedient when we are chastised for our faith, when we are lied about and dinegrated for our faith, even when we a

Sermon Date: February 18, 2007 INTRODUCTION: Sharing our faith… being obedient to the call of Christ is NOT an option and we cannot dictate the circumstances under which we will be obedient or disobedient. So many of us look to the missionaries of old and praise them for their courage and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Fads – A Chance For Evangelism Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Feb 23, 2007

Fads today offer opportunitis for evangelism. Pul on Mars Hill pointed out a fad and turned it into a way to reach that Athenians.

Fads – a chance for evangelism Last week James talked to us about worshiping when we really don’t feel like it. When things are bad and even scary that we need to find a way to worship. Paul and Silas are set free and after an apology, visit the new church members and go on their way. They go ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:16-21

Denomination: Congregational

Get On The Right Trail Series

Contributed by Edward Walker on Mar 9, 2007

There is only one way, God’s Way, to true joy and blessing

Part One - Get on the Right Trail There is only One Way—God’s Way—to true Joy and Blessing Based on the text of Philippians 3:1-6 Introduction 1. I Feel Like Traveling On My heav’nly home is bright and fair, I feel like traveling on, Nor pain, nor death can enter there I feel like traveling ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

I Will Be A Forgiving Person Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 10, 2007

Forgiving people when they wrong you is sometimes easier said than done, but we need to forgive and let go of bitterness.

“I Will Be A Forgiving Person” Introduction: Have any of you ever been wronged or hurt by someone? If you have you know first hand how easy it could be to stay angry and to grow bitter to a person. God definitely understands what it is like to be hurt and wronged. We through our sins we commit ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Word Of God As A Hammer Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

Fourth in a Series on Bible Metaphors. Compares the Word of God to a Hammer

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON FOUR – AS A HAMMER Jeremiah 23:28-30 The prophet that hath a dream, let him tell a dream; and he that hath my word, let him speak my word faithfully. What is the chaff to the wheat? saith the LORD. Is not my word like as a fire? saith the LORD; and like a hammer ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

Some Benefits Of Prophecy For 2007

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 18, 2006

Prophecy gives the hope that allows us to cope with any difficulty. We can praise God for the fact that all of the prophecies in the scripture always come to completion. (2 Pet 1:20,21) We have a sure and certain hope that the Lord is omniscient and knows

Some Benefits of Prophecy Isa 65:17 - "Look, I am creating a new heaven and a new earth - so wonderful that no one will even think about the old ones anymore. Be glad; rejoice forever in my creation! And look... And the sound of weeping and crying will be heard no more." 1. HOPE - Prophecy gives ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jesus Is The Answer - No ... Not Always (A Sermon On Acts 17)

Contributed by David Smith on Dec 21, 2006

Father Dave’s sermon on Paul, the preacher of the Gospel of Jesus, communicating with a group of persons who have never heard of Jesus. How did he go about it? And what is wrong with the ’Jesus is the answer to all your problems’ approach?

"Now while Paul was waiting for them at Athens, his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols." (Acts 17:16) Ange and I have been to Athens, as I suspect many of you guys have also. We went for less pious reasons than St Paul. We went as the Australian contingent ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-31

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Jay Robison on Apr 24, 2007

The sermon encourages us to be good neighbors:Being there for those at Risk, Beware of how you build community, and Daring to Care about Personal Relationships.

I have used Sermon Central as well as the Broadman Bible Commentary along with other resources in preparing this message. LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR February 19, 2006 Jay Davis Robison LEVITICUS 19:13-18 Good neighbors a gift guess 1st one I remember was Mr. Kelly Seemed to me to be nicest guy in world ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 19:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Makings Of A Mother

Contributed by Kyle Blanton on May 14, 2007

This message looks at the character of Abigal as she dealt with David and saved her home. Such character on behalf of a no good husband would certainly be stronger toward her future son with David

The Makings of a Mom I Samuel 25 5-13-07 a.m. Mother’s Day (PDBC) Here’s a passage that deals with a woman but doesn’t really address here mothering ways. But as I read this passage I began to admire this woman. I thought if she displayed this type of devotion to a no good rotten drunk (and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 25:1-36

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards  Truth Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The lies are subtle, and they go deep down. They are rooted in painful experiences of hurt, of rejection, and the antidote is to discover what God’s truth says to those lies, and to hear that truth speak to those experiences.

Turning Towards  Truth April 9, 2006 (Palm Sunday) John 18:28-38 Intro: Today is Palm Sunday, where we celebrate Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where the people welcomed Him and celebrated Him as a King, singing hosanna’s, laying palms and even their cloaks on the ground for His donkey to ...read more

Scripture: John 18:28-38

Denomination: Baptist