Sermons on Sandy Hook:

The Scandal Of Grace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 29, 2003

Grace is scandalous. It’s hard to accept, hard to believe, and hard to receive. Grace shocks us in what it offers. It is truly not of this world. It frightens us with what it does for sinners.

(MacArthur’s New Testament Commentary was used in preparing this message.) The Scandal of Grace In this series, we’ve been learning about the topic of grace. As we look at how Jesus dealt with people and at some of His parables, we’re discovering that these “Grace Encounters” radically ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Oh Say Can You See

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jun 23, 2004

Do you remember when your eyes opened up? Who or what did you see?

OH ... SAY CAN YOU SEE John 9:13-18, 24-25 REVEREND KELVIN L. PARKS Associate Minister Monument of Love Baptist Church Preached: 31 July 2003 at Shelby County Penitentiary INTRODUCTION I’m reminded of a story of a blind man who was on his deathbed. The man had been born blind but that didn’t ...read more

Scripture: John 9:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Overcome Bitterness From Suffering? Series

Contributed by Raymond Maurer on Jul 12, 2004

How do I overcome bitterness? •Understand that it destroys us •Adjust my expectations •Help others in who are in need •Appeal to God for help

Title: How Do I Overcome Bitterness from Suffering? Text: Job 3.1-5.27 Series: Job: The Mystery of Suffering (Job) Raymond Maurer, New Life Christian Church, Wixom, MI www.NewLifeWithGod.com. E-mail me if you would like the Power Point Slides (Ray@NewLifeWithGod.com). Kurt Cobain ended his life ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Porn Sunday Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Jun 29, 2006

There are people in every church secretly struggling over sexual issues & they’re too ashamed to tell anyone...

One day, in the suburbs of Savannah, a waste management worker turned down an alley on his route. There was a dumpster about halfway down. He pulled his truck over to prepare the dumpster when he heard the noise of a little baby. Looking around, he saw no-one, but inside the dumpster, laying ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"God Is Good! God Is Strong! So Why Suffering?" Series

Contributed by Mike Garner on Aug 15, 2006

So, if God is so good and so strong, why does He allow suffering? A look at answers for the Balconeers (those approaching it intellectually - "why?") and the Travellers (those in the midst of it asking "what now?")

Traveler or Balconeer? • Why evil and suffering? o No surprise that many of you wrote asking about this o #1 in poll asking “If there was one question you could ask God…?” – 17% o “If God is loving and if He is all-powerful and if He is good, then surely all of this suffering should not exist. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

War Of The Words Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jul 13, 2005

They have been here and many people who lived before us didn’t know. They are here now attacking us and many of us don’t recognize it. We are in a war. But we are often unaware. We could call it, not the War of the Worlds, but the War of the Words.

I remember a time when I was hit hard with criticism. Three times in a row. A letter. A phone call. A conversation. Three punches to the gut. I heard things like: “You’re not honoring God. You’re just trying to entertain people. You’re too tolerant. You don’t give seasoned Christians ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast At Tiberias Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 22, 2005

Trying harder may not be the answer. Used movie clip from "The Pink Panther Strikes Again" to illustrate this. Expository sermon examines three experiences of the disciples (1)Failure (2) Success (3)Companionship with Jesus.

Breakfast at Tiberias Fortifying the Foundation # 46 John 21:1-14[1] 9-12-04 Intro The video clip you are about to see is from the movie, The Pink Panther Strikes Again[2]. Peter Sellers stars as the bungling Chief Inspector Clouseau who has set out to stop a mad man and save the world. The ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Charismatic

Dumb Crooks

Contributed by James May on Nov 27, 2005

The devil will make a bunch of "dumb crooks" out of us all if we aren’t careful of his lies and deceitful ways.

DUMB CROOKS Revised by Pastor Jim May (This sermon was adapted and quoted in part from a sermon I read on the internet. I have modified it greatly as well. I cannot give credit to the original source because I have been unable to find it again. If anyone knows the original writer, please ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-28

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Look Behind The Scenes

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 3, 2001

This sermon deals with temptation and what happens when we choose to run with the wrong crowd.

Look Behind The Scenes Proverbs 2:1-15 Acts 16:16-21 Text Proverbs 1:8-9 We live in a world where things are not what they seem to be. The movie Jurrassic Park has us believing we have seen gigantic dinosaurs roaming on an island in the Atlantic ocean, when in reality we have seen nothing ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:10-19, Acts 16:16-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Calling All Shepherds

Contributed by Tom Balog on Oct 2, 2002

To challenge the heareres to identify themselves not always as the lost sheep but to see themselves as "lead sheep" or shepherds by caring and loving God’s "sheep", using Jesus Christ as their example.

Before we go to the Word, let us open with a word of prayer: Gracious God, you are the Good Shepherd. As we come now to your Word, help us, your sheep, to hear your voice so that we may receive the message you have for us. Lord, I ask that you use me as your vessel, so that those who hear will ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

The Impotent Man Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Oct 14, 2003

Four things true of every encounter with Jesus

John 5:1-16 The Impotent Man Introduction Sometime after Jesus healed the nobleman’s son, He headed back south to Jerusalem to observe another feast. The Bible doesn’t say what feast it was, nor does it say how much time had passed since John 4. I want us to read the first 16 verses of chapter 5, ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

False Faces And Real Armor

Contributed by Charles Scott on Jan 11, 2006

This is an All Saints Day (Halloween) message affirming that Christians are called to a holy life made possible by the gifts given by God.

ALL SAINTS DAY 2005 EPHESIANS 6:10-18 FALSE FACES AND REAL ARMOR Today is All Saint’s Day; a feast day that has been celebrated for hundreds of years within the church, particularly within the Roman Catholic, Orthodox , and Anglican Communions. As with Christmas, this Holy Day has become a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Anglican

Great Expectations Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 12, 2009

Sometimes, things don’t work out the way we think they should. Trust God and live live to the fullest.

SERIES: “BE SATISFIED” “GREAT EXPECTATIONS” ECCLESIASTES 9:11-10:15 I don’t know about you, but a lot of my life’s’ struggles are caused by my expectations. I find that I develop certain expectations out of life and out of people and when those expectations are not met, I can become ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Free Series

Contributed by Emile Wolfaardt on May 7, 2009

(PowerPoint Slides and Cell Study Notes freely available by emailing Emile@Wolfaardt.com) Breaking free from addictions that like parasite, demand much from us and give nothing in return. Its promises are vain and its pleasures empty....

Breaking Free Fireproof Your Relationships: Sermon Four 1 Corinthians 10:11-13 Good morning! Today’s message starts with something I have never spoken about before from the pulpit. I want to talk with you about parasites! Has anyone here ever picked up a parasite? The South Africa military field ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:11-13

Denomination: *other

The Priority Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 25, 2014

A mature disciple makes prayer the first response, not the last resort.

A couple of months ago our dog, Susie, was apparently chasing some critter near our pool equipment, which resulted in several wires that are required for that equipment to work properly being broken. So I got my tools and equipment out and re-spliced all those wires and my equipment was working ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist