Sermons on Seeming:

The 2nd Most Misunderstood Word (Peace)

Contributed by Gordan Runyan on Feb 12, 2002

This old priestly benediction gives a definition of "peace" that puts our typical version of that concept to shame.

THE 2ND MOST MISUNDERSTOOD WORD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE: PEACE! Numbers 6:22-27 (First most misunderstood word is “Love”: proof—listen to what the radio says about love and then read I Cor 13. Big, big difference.) What the culture thinks peace is: 1. cessation of war 2. no present crisis ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

From Water To Wine

Contributed by Oris Hubbard on Jan 17, 2001

This first of Jesus’ miracles provides important principles for abundant life.

Introduction: Standing at the beginning of a new year, we hold many hopes and dreams, and even apprehensions. 2001 looms ahead of us with all kinds of surprises. We each bring various things with us into this uncharted journey. Like it or not, being human, we bring certain baggage from last ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Rock Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE

BIG IDEA: THE FAINT-HEARTED APPRECIATE GOD AS THEIR SOLID ROCK OF REFUGE I. (:1-4) PRAYER FOR REFUGE CONNECTS THE FAINT-HEARTED WITH THEIR TOWER OF STRENGTH A. (:1) Prayer Seeks an Audience with God "Hear my cry, O God" "Give heed to my prayer" B. (:2a) God is Never Out of Range of Our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Boasting

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 25, 2005

What Paul is about to do in this passage is contrary to his character. He never had any problem boasting about Christ and telling of His sufferings, but he was always hesitant to speak of his own painful experience as a servant of the Lord. However, bec

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A sightseeing bus was making the rounds through Washington, D. C., and the driver was pointing out spots of interest. As they passed the Pentagon building, he mentioned that it cost taxpayers millions of dollars and that it took a year and a half to build. A little ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Unfaithful

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 27, 2005

"The word of the Lord that came" indicates that this prophecy is not Hosea’s (v. l). It is a prophecy that originated with God Himself. In dealing with the words of this prophecy a person is not dealing with the words of man, but rather with the very word

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: A large majority of men--married and single--say they wouldn’t have an affair, even if they were certain their loved one would never find out, says a Gallup poll commissioned by Self magazine, in the June (1992) issue. Of 500 men surveyed, 67% of married men and 60% of ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 1:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

If You Don't Have Something Nice To Say. . . Come Sit Next To Me

Contributed by Jim Butcher on Jun 6, 2005

This sermon deals with those who like to complain and enjoy criticizing others. Unearths 5 things to deal with the critical problem of having a critical heart.

Facing The Critical Problem Of Having A Critical Heart: 1. Choose your only legitimate option: speak to them, not about them. - v. 1 - “against” - Big Lie: “If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.” - when people believe this, it seems so impossible that they dismiss God’s ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Two Men And God

Contributed by Chris Layton on Jun 7, 2005

We, as Christians, need to stop being "religious" and humbly start living for Christ.

Two Men and God Luke 18:9-14 Are you as good as other men or as good as God? It seems that every time you talk to a “Christian” about something that is wrong in their life, the very first thing to come out of their mouth is “Well I am doing better than ole so-and-so”. Paul wrote, “There is no one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession

Contributed by Joseph Colebank Ii on Jan 19, 2005

Jesus the Man is our intercessor for our every sin!

Intercession 1 Timothy 2:1-6 Intercession: The act of interceding; mediation; interposition between parties at variance, with a view to reconciliation; prayer or solicitation to one party in favor of another, sometimes against another. Heb 7:25 Wherefore he is able also to save them to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Funeral Service

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Sep 8, 2009

A message I have used for funerals

2 Timothy 4:6-8 DEPARTURE IS A CERTAINTY I have fought a good fight—Many times life seems like a fight more than it does anything else. We get knocked down and God helps us up. We have health problems and financial problems and then we come to a day such as this and once again have to rely upon ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Sinking Fast Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 10, 2003

In this message we look at how sin overtakes Cain and consumes him.

Genesis 4:1-16 October 20, 2002 Did you ever watch any of those cheesy Saturday afternoon jungle movies from the forties and fifties. Many of them seemed to involve some form of a treasure hunt where great white hunters slogged through the deepest densest jungle you could find. Another scene ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Women In Worship ( I Corithians 11:1-16) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

WOMEN IN WORSHIP 1 Corinthians 11:1-16 Introduction A. These women had found Christian freedom. 1. They seemed to think they had no obligation to observe any of the customs of their land. 2. They evidently knew the teachings of Paul that we find in Galatians 3:26-28. 3. These women ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

We Walk By Faith, Not By Sight Series

Contributed by Bob Beltz on May 15, 2008

One of the classic scenes in the book involves the first sighting of Aslan by Lucy when the children return to Narnia.

Dear Church Leader, As a life-long C.S. Lewis fan, and a pastor for twenty-five years, I am excited not only about the wholesome entertainment value of the second film in the Chronicles of Narnia series, but also about the tool the film can be for churches and ministries. I’ve been told that the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Water Gets In The Ship Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Aug 5, 2007

As longs as the ship is in the water everythings is alright when the water gets in the ship there is a big problem

WHEN THE WATER GETS IN THE SHIP 1 Corinthians 5:1-13 Bro. Rodney A. Fry Introduction A. Here is an old saying, “As long as the ship is in the water, every thing is alright. When the water gets in the ship, there is big trouble. “ B. We might say, “the church must be in the world until Jesus ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Persecuted Series

Contributed by Richard White on Nov 19, 2011

The key to being blessed while being persecuted is to remain faithful

Blessed are the Persecuted, theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven It seems like an oxymoron, happiness for the persecuted, joy for the hunted? The word Blessed means “Oh How Happy.” The word translated “persecuted” means, hunted, afflicted, harassed, by hunters, or an enemy or ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Are Highly Favoured

Contributed by Lola Olanrewaju on Sep 1, 2017

To be higly favoured means an uncommon, an unusual and an unexpected  blessings will pursue and locate you.

YOU ARE HIGHLY FAVOURED ! I've heard people saying this words lots of times when greeting each other . Most of us even say it without realising the power behind the words. WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE HIGHLY FAVOURED? Favour is defined as approval, a kindly helpful act beyond what you deserve or ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal