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Throwing Stones In The Church Vs The Sensitivity Of Grace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2011

Somanytime church folk are so quick to be judge, jury, and executioner because someone isn't doing what they think they should be doing and want to stone them, but if it had not been for Grace they would still be messed up themselves facing stoning.

Throwing Stones in Church Vs The Sensitivity of Grace By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 8:1-11 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Hard Times - Better Than Evian Water Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Apr 12, 2008

Hard times and difficult circumstances are not an argument for the absence of God in our lives; Hard times and difficult circumstances are in fact, an argument for the presence of God in our lives.

We assume that sailing through life with ease is a sign that God is with us. We assume that when a tragedy happens, God was looking the other way. We assume that when we find ourselves out in a desert standing in the middle of nothing but dirt and rocks, we assume that there has been some mistake. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

In God We Trust

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 19, 2009

A brief look at Psalm 31 and David’s Trust in God to inspire us in times of trial and difficulty

IN GOD WE TRUST Psalm 31 1-5; 14-17 Scripture: 1 In You, O LORD, I have taken refuge; Let me never be ashamed; In Your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline Your ear to me, rescue me quickly; Be to me a rock of strength, A stronghold to save me. 3 For You are my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 31:1-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

One Mind Is Better Than Two Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Jul 11, 2002

Wisdom that produces a single-minded determination to do what’s right can only come by asking in Faith

James starts with an assumption: that there will be those among the listeners who need some wisdom Meaning of SOPHIA: Not just “smarts” Not just “someone who knows a lot” It is a practical wisdom It was sometimes used for the kind of “knowledge” a skilled craftsperson has, someone whose knowledge ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5-8

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man!

Contributed by David Lansdown on Jul 14, 2002

Trusting God when we’re scared.

GOD IS BIGGER THAN THE BOOGIE MAN! Daniel 6:16-24 INTRODUCTION Who got a little bit scared Thursday night? (ALLOW RESPONSE) Who got a lot scared?! (ALLOW RESPONSE) It was pretty scary stuff – all that thunder and lightening! In our home all the kids ended up in the same room! Well, I was ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:16-24

Denomination: Baptist

Not Just Survivors But More Than Conquerors

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Jul 7, 2001

As Christians in this dark world we are not just small survivors but more than conquerors in the power of Christ Jesus, our Lord who loves us. This sermon will help the audiance recognize their victory.

Question 35Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or hardship or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? 36As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered." Response 37No, in all these things we are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Church Of God

More Important Than Your Cholesterol Series

Contributed by Doug Johnston on Jul 11, 2001

More important than our health at middle age is our ability to find and use God’s armor now at any age as we prepare to take a stand for God.

We must wear God’s armor to survive life’s battles. I. Truth (14) A. Know and understand B. Practice living in truth C. Seek and Desire God’s words II. Righteousness (14) A. Christ’s righteousness gives boldness B. Our righteousness gives confidence III. The Gospel’s Impact (15) A. Now at ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

More Than A Job, Its An Adventure

Contributed by Tammy Garrison on May 7, 2002

Expectations from employees of the workplace has changed over the last 50 years. This sermon addresses how we find meaning to the chaotic work world we are in.

Bibliography: Culture Shifts, lesson 7; sermon illustrations, work The Industrial Revolution, by introducing the machine and factory production, greatly expanded the class of workers dependent on wages as their source of income. The terms of the labor contract, working conditions, and the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:10-22

Denomination: Methodist

God Is Bigger Than Our Dreams

Contributed by Jerry Vargo on Jun 6, 2002

Learn how to dream for the sake of the Kingdom of God

If you use any or all of this message--would you be willing to fire off a quick email to:pastorjerryvargo@juno.com? I would like to have an idea of how often my sermons are actually being preached to strengthen the Body of Christ. Thanks! God Is Bigger Than Our Dreams! Pastor Jerry C. Vargo I. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-14, 2 Kings 2:2-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Worship Is More Than A Sunday Feeling Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Aug 6, 2001

Part two of four in a series that look at what a healthy Christians does.

You Might Be A Healthy Christian If......... (Series) Worship is More Than A Sunday Feeling. Isaiah 6:1-8 July 29, 2001 First Baptist Church, Chester, Illinois Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: 1. The French have a proverb that provides insight for worship. A. "A good meal ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Something Bigger Than The Both Of Us Series

Contributed by Mary Lewis on Sep 5, 2001

Elizabeth was able to see Mary’s situation through the eyes of faith, because she had experienced God’s power herself

Are you ready for Christmas yet? Two weeks from tomorrow. Maybe the reason that it’s so hard for us to get ready for Christmas is because we have to do it every year. If you only had one Christmas to get ready for in your whole life, would you be ready? Well, it would certainly give you more time, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Baptist

"God Is Bigger Than Any Terrorist"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Sep 13, 2001

What Christians are to do in the face of terrorism

1 Timothy 1:12-17 “GOD IS BIGGER THAN ANY TERRORIST” BY: Reverend Kenneth Emerson Sauer Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church in Newport News, VA As you all know, our world was changed this past week--changed by unbelievable and hideous evil--we have all been affected, we have all ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: United Methodist

When Giving Is Better Than Receiving

Contributed by Davon Huss on Sep 17, 2001

Right after national tragedy. Discussing what we can do for our nation and suffering people.

Sermon for 9/16/2001 "When Giving is Better than Receiving" Acts 20:17-35 Introduction: A. In our Scripture text this morning, Paul was on the way to Jerusalem to be scourged, imprisoned, and he thought killed. B. They stopped at Miletus on the way to Jerusalem in Asia Minor, and Paul ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:17-35, 2 Corinthians 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Bigger Than The Boogie Man

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 3, 2001

A message in response to the terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, and Pennsylvania

God is Bigger Than the Boogie Man Psalm 10 (September 16, 2001) Introduction I had an idea of what I wanted to talk about today, but all that changed Tuesday. I, like you, began that day like I begin most days. Getting showered and dressed, and driving to work, when I heard the news. I pulled ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Some Things Worse Than Death

Contributed by Brian Credille on Feb 20, 2001

Many people believe nothing is worse than death. But in the experience of Jesus being betrayed, tried and denied, we see that there truly are some things worse than death.

"Some things Worse than Death" Matthew 26:57 - 27:10 INTRODUCTION In the minds of most people, death is the worst experience that can happen. Not only physical death is capable of producing the end of what we value or count as precious. We are sometimes willing to say or do anything to avoid the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist