Sermons on Ruts Are Traps:

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps Of A King Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 23, 2011

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS BY ASSUMING THE ATTITUDE OF CHRIST.

Good King Wenceslas In The Steps of a King Philippians 2:1-11 December 4, 2011 INTRO It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year now has less to do with Advent than new traditions Advent -- A time of expectant waiting and preparation for the celebration of the Nativity of Jesus at ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Times Of Refreshing

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 4, 2011

Repent and be converted and the Lord will send revival.

Act 3:19 Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing ( recovery of breath, revival) shall come from the presence of the Lord; Ac 3:19-20 TLB 19 Now change your mind and attitude to God and turn to him so he can cleanse away your sins and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Conditioned For A God Event (Part 2)

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 8, 2009

This sermon examines some of the conditions that open the way to a God event.

Last week we examined some conditions that open the way to a God event. Throughout history we have heard and read accounts of significant God events. - It was a God event when Moses led the Israelite people out of Egypt. - It was a God event when Moses was used of God to part the waters of the Red ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

My Hiding Place

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 1, 2009

Life is filled with problems,small and some great. Many instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place simply go to pieces. They need not. Psalm 91 is an expression of the child of God’s confidence in God’s protection and deliverance.

My Hiding Place Psalm 91:1-8 Introduction: Life is filled with problems, some small and some great. There are many "Jigsaw Christians" in the world today: every time they are faced with problems, instead of going to the Divine Hiding Place, they go to pieces. They are looking at their problems ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"You Have Purpose" Series

Contributed by Chad Garrison on Mar 2, 2009

Depression is something we can all struggle with during the Holidays. This series directly addresses the causes, and counters with the Promises that God gives us to endure and overcome.

God’s Promises for the Holiday Season You Have a Purpose… I want to begin today’s message with a passage from Psalm 8, to give us some perspective: Psalm 8:3-9 (NLT) When I look at the night sky and see the work of your fingers—the moon and the stars you set in place—4 what are mere mortals that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:3-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Breaking Satan's Hold On Your Flesh

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH

BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH Mark 5:2-17 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Be Angry Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 25, 2008

The Bible does not say, "Don’t be angry." God, instead says, "Be angry and sin not." This message aims to help disciples become like Jesus in what made him angry and how he expressed his anger

Welcome back to our new series “BE PERFECT”. Last week we look at three God-like characteristics that we are to become: truth-telling, sacrificial service, and love for enemies. They’re humanly unattainable. This is why Jesus gave this not as a rule to the world – but to people ruled by his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting A Handle On Discouragement!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Aug 13, 2010

Most of us would not choose discouragement is a leading deadly disease, but let me tell you why I believe that discouragement is just right up there with the top killers. First of all, it is more common than all the others combined It is universal –All of

HOW TO HANDLE DISCOURAGEMENT! INTRO: A gardener took great pride in caring for his lawn. But one year it grew full of dandelions. He tried every method and product to get rid of them, but nothing worked. Exasperated, he wrote the Department of Agriculture explaining all he had done. “What ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6-14

Denomination: Christian Church

"A Crippled Body But A Healthy Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on May 4, 2010

The moment we hear Jesus ask us, “Do you want to get well?” and the moment we heed Christ’s call to, “Get up! Pick up your mat and walk,” is the moment when victory is assured!!!

John 5:5:1-9 “A Crippled Body but a Healthy Soul” By: Ken Sauer, Pastor of East Ridge United Methodist Church, Chattanooga, TN Tony Campolo tells the story of a young woman named Nancy. Although Nancy has a handicapping condition and is confined to a wheelchair, she has an ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Go To The Other Side

Contributed by Mark Baker on Sep 3, 2007

With Jesus command, His disciples started out to do just as He told them. However, on the way, something happened. There arose a great tempest or storm, and the boat they were in was covered with waves. They were afraid and lost sight of what the master t

Matthew 8:18 Now when Jesus saw great multitudes about Him, He gave a command to depart to the other side. 19. Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go.’’ 20. And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:18-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Leadership Essentials Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Sep 5, 2007

Exposition of Nehemiah 2:9-20 about Nehemiah’s journey to Jerusalem and the first part of gathering the troops and casting the vision

Text: Nehemiah 2:9-20, Title: Leadership Essentials, Date/Place: NRBC, 9/9/07, PM A. Opening illustration: Read the quotes about leadership on p. 27-28 of Sanders’ Spiritual Leadership down through Truman’s quote. B. Background to passage: Four months after this intense burden for the kingdom and ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:9-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Bart Leger on Jul 27, 2007

Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. We will start by learning the thankful spirit.

The Marks of True Spiritual Service 1 A Thankful Spirit Why do people serve God? People serve the Lord from many motives. Some serve out of legalistic effort, as a means of earning salvation and God’s favor. Some serve the Lord for fear that, if they do not, they will incur His disfavor and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

It May Take A Storm To Get Where God Wants You?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 22, 2016

We can not always see what is in front of us... The trees hide the forrest? God may use this storm to get you where you should be?

LIFE IS A VOYAGE? IT MAY TAKE A STORM TO GET YOU WHERE GOD WANTS YOU? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I was talking to my older brother, his doctor said: SPELL DIET? He started D-I-E --- The doctor stopped him. The doctor said: DIET OR DIE? THE CHOICE IS YOURS? WOW, is that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Limiting Freedom For Higher Purpose Series

Contributed by David Welch on May 24, 2018

Message 24 in our exposition of Paul's first letter to the Corinthians. This message continue an exploration of Paul's admonition to be willing to limit our exercise of freedom in Christ for higher purposes.

Chico Alliance Church Pastor David Welch “Self-limited Liberty for the Gospel’s Sake 1 Cor 9:1-23 Review I. Reproof for fleshly behavior 1-6 II. Responses to specific inquiries A. Concerning marriage 7 B. Concerning the voluntary limitation of Christian liberty 8-11:1 1. To avoid ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Right Notes Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Dec 29, 2014

Justification (legal term), CSI, NCSI, Nancy Grace, movies... we want the bad guy to get what’s coming to him.We want justice & the gospel gives it to us in the most unbelievable way.

Recovering Redemption The Right Notes (4 of 5) October 12, 2014 CFBC Chester, IL Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Story B Review of Last 3 Sermons I The Pronouncement of Justification A Biblical truths of solid spiritual ground: 1 Justification (legal term) a CSI, NCSI, Nancy ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:15-17

Denomination: Baptist