Sermons on Scared:

Where's The Power

Contributed by Ron Theis on Jul 8, 2010

A question based on the old Wendy's commercial, Where's the Beef? It's what the world is asking about the church.

Where’s The Power? Matthew 4:24 INTRO A. In 1984-85 Wendy’s had a commercial running featuring a four foot eleven inch tall, gray haired old feisty Grandma named Clara Peller. 1. If you remember the commercial Ms. Peller would walk up to the counter of the fast food restaurant with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:24

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Just Sit There

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Jul 17, 2010

Faith generates action - faith empowers the work of the church.

Don't just sit there James 2:14-2:18 Just a couple of weeks ago we finished up on a series of messages that I had hoped offered encouragement for the members of this church to be ready to receive God vision …perhaps even to spark a yearning to look for what God wants to do with us. ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-18

Denomination: Congregational

What Do You Do When You Have Done All You Can

Contributed by Kelvin Parks on Jul 19, 2010

Well, I know firsthand that this is not an easy command; like Israel, many of us are going through some stuff and our situations warrant fear; our situation warrants the emotion of fear.

WHAT DO YOU DO, WHEN YOU HAVE DONE ALL YOU CAN Exodus 14:10-13 Text: (v.13) Intended for Reading on the Lord’s Day July 11, 2010 Delivered By Rev. Kelvin L. Parks At Shiloh Baptist Church of Waukegan, Waukegan, Illinois Good Morning ... and too, God be the Glory! I greet you in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Listen Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jul 20, 2010

How do we hear God speak?

Learning to Listen 1Kings 19:1-18 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI July 4, 2010 Series: Through the Bible in a Year One of the things that seems to disturb us most about believing – about being disciples and trusting in God’s promise of redemption is the apparent silence from heaven. I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sowing And Reaping

Contributed by Richard Cook on Jul 30, 2010

Some basoc principles behind sowing and reaping

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many sources ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trick Or Treat

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Oct 24, 2010

Halloween has been a popular event in America. It is a time that many see as just a fun time to dress up, get candy and see people. Historically, Halloween has not always been so innocent and some of the practices have been derived from pagan worship.

Trick or Treat 1 Corinthians 10:14-31 Slide Intro Well, we know that Fall has arrived as the days continue to get shorter and as the leaves fall from the trees and as the weather continues to change. Next week, we will have another indication of fall being here as the streets will be filled with ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Valleys Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Nov 6, 2010

This is part six of a seven part series, THE STRESS BUSTERS

STRESS BUSTERS PART 6 VALLEYS Psalm 23:4 INTRODUCTION: VALLEYS. That says it all doesn’t it? That word alone conjures up images of unforeseen and sometimes inhospitable circumstances. Few of us talk about them, and none of us deliberately search for them. No one got up this morning and said, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Anti Missionary Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 19, 2010

A study of chapter 3 verses 1 through 10

Jonah 3: 1 – 10 The Anti Missionary 1 Now the word of the LORD came to Jonah the second time, saying, 2 “Arise, go to Nineveh, that great city, and preach to it the message that I tell you.” 3 So Jonah arose and went to Nineveh, according to the word of the LORD. Now Nineveh was ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

We Overwhelmingly Conquer.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

The Apostles Persecuted. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Acts chapter 5 verses 17-42. We looked last week at verses 1-11: • The story of Ananias and Sapphira. • How they presumed upon God and were dishonest. Ill: Being honest is not always easy. • The children in a prominent family decided to give their father a book of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:17-42

Denomination: Brethren

The Testimony Of A Fool!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

The testimony of a fool! (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses Ill: This week I read a little prayer that someone prayed… • “Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray my house, my home to keep. • I pray my stocks are on the rise, and that my analyst is wise. • That all the wine I sip is white, and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Brethren

Up From The Grave He Arose

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

UP FROM THE GRAVE HE AROSE (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Luke chapter 23 verse 47 to chapter 24 verse 12 Ill: • In many countries when someone important dies; • The flags are lowered to half-mast. Ill: • When we remember the people who died in two world wars we observe a silence. • A mark of respect. We are breaking into the narrative ...read more

Denomination: Brethren

Darkness Or Light

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 23, 2010

Jesus & Beelzebub. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 11 verses 14-36 Ill: Dedicated on March 13th 1904 a large statue of Christ; • Was erected high in the Andes on the border between Argentina and Chile. • It is called “Christ of the Andes,” • The statue symbolizes a pledge between the 2 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:14-36

Denomination: Brethren

The Frightened Fisherman

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Frightened Fisherman (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 14 verses 22-36: Ill: • Story about a farmer who wanted to impress his hunting buddies. • So he went out and bought the smartest, most expensive hunting dog he could find. • He trained this dog to do things no other dog on earth could ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Brethren

Turning The World Upside Down

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

Paul in Thessalonica

Reading: Acts chapter 17 verses 1-1: Ill: • Several years ago, American Larry Walters, a 33-year-old man; • Decided he wanted to see his locality from a new perspective. • So he went down to the local army surplus store; • And bought forty-five used weather balloons. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:1-9

Denomination: Brethren

5 Key Words To Inspire Christians

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 27, 2010

5 key words to inspire Christians. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Colossians chapter 2 verses 1-5. Ill: A new student won first prize at a recent Science Fair. • In his project he urged people to sign a petition demanding; • Strict control or total elimination of the chemical “di-hy-dro-gen mon-oxide.” And for ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:1-5

Denomination: Brethren