Sermons on running:

How To Kill A Giant

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems.

Thesis: God can take care of life's seemingly insurmountable problems. Intro.: 1. The story of David & Goliath is perhaps one of the best-known stories in all the Bible. a. Everybody knows it! 1) Pagans: sort of folk tale reminding that underdogs occasionally win. 2) Christians: one of those ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:45-47

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

If you are not experiencing God's grace (and the joy thereof), could there be idols that you are clinging to.

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Go And Let God

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

The middle verse of Jonah says "Those who cling to worthless idols forfeit the grace that could be theirs".

Introductory Considerations 1. One of best known stories in Bible is the story of Jonah - often seen as a children’s story and heard many children’s songs about it. 2. But the story of Jonah is a story that has an important message to each of us - as a church and as individuals. Not just about a ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Recognize And Utilize Treasure As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Jesus said, "The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field.

1. Jesus said, "The kingdom of Heaven is like treasure hidden in a field. When a man found it, he hid it again, and then in his joy went and sold all he had and bought that field. Again, the kingdom of heaven is like a merchant looking for fine pearls. When he found one of great value, he went away ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attain Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 7, 2003

This is the 4th study in the study "Faithful Or Unfaithful".

ATTAIN Hosea 3:1-5 What does it mean to attain something? It simply means that you have achieved at what you have done. For example, when a person goes to college what are they trying to attain? They are trying to attain or receive their degree. God wanted the Nation of Israel to be ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Spirit Helps Us In All Our Weakness.

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 29, 2003

How the Spirit helps us in our weaknesses.

Rom 8:26,27 Theme - The Spirit helps us in all our weakness. What are the problems of using human strength to overcome our weaknesses? People who do tend to live more in the flesh than by the Spirit. The flesh profits nothing. The mind set on the flesh is death but the mind set on the Spirit ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Jul 8, 2003

To look at our attitudes and how God desires to change us to be more Christlike. Emphasizes getting into the word and being thankful

A Healthy Heart Colossians 3:15-17 Primary Purpose: To discuss the attitudes of our heart and how we should develop it. Paul tells us that when we put on the new man in Christ that it should demonstrate itself in several ways. It should show itself it the attitudes and in the behavior I show ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Baptist

Three Keys To Overcoming Temptation

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Jun 7, 2001

JESUS’ VICTORY OVER TEMPTATION IN THE WILDERNESS SHOWS US HOW TO OVERCOME TEMPTATION IN DAILY LIVING

THREE KEYS TO OVERCOMING TEMPTATION MATTHEW 4:1-11 I. THE TEMPTATION OF JESUS A. Why did Jesus face this grueling 40 days temptation in the wilderness? B. To identify with humanity -Heb 4:15 For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Manasseh: King Of Judah Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on May 19, 2003

Describes the work and mistakes of King Manasseh and what we can learn from him.

Manasseh: King of Judah 2 Chronicles 33:1-8,11-17 Primary Purpose: To speak about the importance of repetance of sin and the forgiveness of God Background: Manasseh was the son of Hezekiah. He was 12 years old when he became king. He reigned 55 years. He was involved in the worship of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 33:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

230 - Choose To Lose Series

Contributed by Joel Vicente on Aug 24, 2002

A great paradox in the Christian walk is the more we lose, the more God wins.

Sermon Study 230 – CHOOSE TO LOSE (1) CHOSE TO LOSE – YOU WILL FIND Mat 10:39 Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for my sake will find it. ILLUST: One evening a woman was driving home when she noticed a huge truck behind her that was driving uncomfortably close. She ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:39

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For A Clean Stall

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 1, 2002

Many lose life in wishing for something else, and waste what is in their hands.

I ponder today, Searching for a clean stall. Too many of our hearts mourn over what we do not have, because our eyes and hearts fail to see what we do have. We pray more for things than people. Happiness becomes our goal. Several have told me in the last few days, "I just want to be happy!" This ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 14:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Your Sins Will Find You Out!

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

We may hide from our fellow man, but we never can, nor will we hide from God.

I know that a lot of you will disagree with this statement, but I will make it anyway, “When we were little...sometimes we were bad”. A. When we were bad, we tried to hide. 1. Most of us weren’t too good at hiding our naughtiness, however. ILLUSTRATION: Me smoking cigarettes out in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 94:8-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Empty Tomb: A Place Of Faith Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jul 9, 2004

The disciples were disillusioned and disoriented after the crucifixion.

I grew up in a family with four sisters and no brothers. There were a lot of downsides to this…which I won’t go into now. One upside, and maybe the only one, is that I had to have my own bedroom in the basement, along with my own bathroom. I loved to just go in my room and shut myself out from all ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Problems In The Promise Land

Contributed by Keith Shuler on Oct 25, 2002

Just because you’re in the promise land doesn’t mean you won’t have any problems.

Problems In the Promise Land Genesis 26:18-22 In our text tonight we focus on the life Isaac. He was son of Abraham. Isaac’s name means laughter, given to him by both his parents because they laughed at the idea of having a child in old age. I’m glad tonight that the God we serve has a sense of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:18-22

Denomination: Baptist

As Children

Contributed by John Howard on Feb 23, 2002

Jesus said we had to become like little children, yet we all have picked up teh world’s values. What do we need to do to recover our innocent faith again?

As Children Matt 18:1-6 and Mark 10:13-16 Reading the Scripture - We find something about how we think - And our adult values - We see the disciples discussing - Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven - They are concerned with positions, titles and rank - These things are very important ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Baptist