Sermons on Scratch And Dent:

Avoiding Fear And Trusting In God

Contributed by Charles Jones on Feb 16, 2011

God has promised to never leave you nor forsake you.

David the Shepherd had been anointed King by the Prophet Samuel. Though Saul still sat on the Throne of Israel the Lord has promised David that he would one day be King of Israel. The first time Saul meets David was when the Philistine Goliath challenges Israel to a duel. David - filled with faith ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Good Things Come To Those Who Wait Series

Contributed by Harold Laubach Jr on Nov 2, 2011

Sermon on patience as taught by the book of James chapter 5.

If you noticed the title of this week’s sermon, you may have realized you’ve heard that phrase before. Or what about this one, “Patience is a Virtue”? Well it turns out those phrases have some biblical significance. And it also turns out they are usually true. Let’s ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Redeemed Will Be With Jesus Series

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jul 11, 2012

The human mind can take only so many pictures of tragedy before it needs an infusion of hope. That is what chapter 14 is, a picture of victory. In this chapter, John is given seven visions that show the triumph that lies ahead for those who follow the L

In our study, we are in the middle of the great tribulation. Satan is unleashing the fury of his wrath on earth. He sends forth his own spirit to enter into one man and he uses this man to offer the perfect utopia to the world amidst all the chaos. This man is the antichrist and Satan is going ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Wisdom Series

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Aug 19, 2012

The world thinks that they have the market cornered on wisdom and intelligence but Christians know that wisdom comes from God and no where else. The world calls us foolish for believing that wisdom begins with reverence for the Lord but it is the world th

Things That Make Christians Different From The World: Godly Wisdom As we continue this series this morning, I want to look at something that is very important to every Christian and that thing is wisdom. We are going to look at what Christians call wisdom and what the world calls wisdom and we are ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 9:10

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do You Involve Me?

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 23, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Chu

I. EXORDIUM: Here's a good word for Eve, if Adam have said it to her before the fall. Also good for husbands if you find your wife acting as head. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that CHRIST is the Head of the Church, as Husband is the head of the wife. IV. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Apr 11, 2011

This message is designed to encourage us to live for the Lord in every aspect of our lives and do so in such a way as to bring glory to God.

Fight The Good Fight Of Faith, 1 Timothy 6:11-16 & 20-21 INTRODUCTION: A. The apostle Paul writes For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Eph 6:12 1. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus The Door: Access Granted Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 18, 2008

Jesus is the door that gives us access into a living relationship with God (includes background info on shepherds & sheep).

Jesus the Door: Access Granted John 10:1-10 Intro: [Review series The 7 I AM Sayings of Jesus in John.] When Jesus made these statements, He was using the equivalent of God’s name, as He revealed it to Moses at the burning bush – I AM! It is possible He spoke it in Hebrew or Aramaic, since He was ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 19, 2008

Some reflections on "I am the Good Shepherd"

Gt Dalby Methodists 20-04-08 John 10:1-21 Story: A vicar was retiring after 25 years in the parish. As he came to clear out his bedroom he found a small bowl with 5 eggs and £1,000 pounds in. Baffled he called his wife and said: Darling, what is this little basket under the bed with five eggs ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

The Perfect Christmas Gift

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 8, 2008

A humorous but evangelistic sermon about how the perfect Christmas gift, Jesus, helps us know how to choose a perfect gift for others.

The Perfect Christmas Gift Luke 2:10-17 Let me ask you a question... Is there any such thing as, "The perfect Christmas gift?" Have you ever thought for months, planned for weeks, gotten everything together, for what you knew would be the perfect gift for so-and-so’) You were so excited that ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

A Promise Of Glory Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 12, 2008

Be encouraged. The work we do for God is dependent not on our personal resources, but on God’s abundance and glory.

A Promise of Glory Haggai 2:1–9 It is the truth that our minds soften the past by helping us not to dwell on that which troubles us. Our forgetfulness deceives us into thinking that times were better. Here is the timetable to date: • Aug 29 Haggai brings a word of encouragement to recommence ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:1-9

Denomination: Mennonite

Why Pray? Series

Contributed by Charles Cockroft on Jan 24, 2008

Everyone prays, Christians pray, sinners pray, heathen pray but not many results are seen. We want to learn to Pray and get Results.

Why Pray? We have been in a study of Prayer. We were interrupted by Christmas and the New Year. I believe that we need to learn how to pray so that we can see results. Many Christians have prayed for years and cannot tell you for sure that “GOD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS”. Everyone prays, Christians ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Experiencing God: What's Love Got To Do With It?

Contributed by James Choung on Aug 29, 2008

Main idea: God’s love is so big that each person is worth more than God’s life itself!

This sermon is by James Choung of Intervarsity Christian Fellowship. You are also invited to visit James’ blog at http://www.jameschoung.net/. __________________________________________________ What are you worth? What is your value? I tried to find out for myself, so I went to the most reliable ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Vineyard

Independent Jonah And The Rescue From Doom Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Sep 15, 2008

God mercifully rescues Jonah in a specatular way showing his control over all things.

Last week we started a sermon series on the life of the prophet Jonah. Independent Jonah, as we’re calling him for his I-know-what’s-best attitude, shares some similarities with the Indiana Jones character from the Steven Spielberg movies. Both got into their share of tight spots and both managed ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Mothers Gifted By God

Contributed by Ray Ellis on May 11, 2009

As a woman, single, married, mother, widow you can possess the joy of being alive. God has given your gifts to serve Him and make an impact on your family and community.

Mothers Gifted by God 2 Timothy 1:3-7 Genesis 2:15-25 Today is a special day for all of us to remember our Mothers. For some of us the memories are pleasant and for others not so pleasant. Young Timothy in our Scripture text had the advantage of a Godly heritage. Both his mother and his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:3-7

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Door

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Mar 12, 2009

The presence of God is accessed through the door of Jesus Christ and all who go through that door will find more than they ever hoped for.

The Door Griffith Baptist Church – 3/15/09 A.M. Service Text: John 10:1-10 Key verse: John 10:10 – The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. Premise: The presence of God is accessed ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-10

Denomination: Baptist