Sermons on Self Gratification:

"We Don't Get What We Deserve" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

True mercy is compassion that goes into action.

“We Don’t Get What We Deserve” Matthew 5:7 Beatitudes - #5 Intro: (My Court Date - Guilty - Judge showed Mercy - Didn’t get what I Deserved) Today, we look at Beatitude #5 which states, “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.” First of all, let’s look at what MERCY is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Mennonite

"The Paradox Of Persecution" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

How to recognize spiritual persecution as a blessing.

“The Paradox of Persecution” Matthew 5:10-12 Beatitudes - #8 Intro: It is safe to say that if you follow and are obedient to the progression of the Beatitudes, you will experience some sort of persecution. -If you are “Poor in Spirit” people will think you are being ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Mennonite

Lesson 1: Learning From Jesus' Many Names

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2007

Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10).

A. INTRODUCTION: REVELATION 1:1-20 1. Why does Jesus have so many names? “That I may know Him” (Phil. 3:10). • To know Him better • Self-revelation of His nature and work • To reflect God’s immensity • God the Father never gave His son a name He didn’t deserve 2. There are over 700 names, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Bible And Retirement: Lesson 1: The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 1, 2003

Series: The Bible and Retirement

A. INTRODUCTION Winter: The farmer planning and dreaming. Spring: Cultivating the soil and planting. Summer: Working and growing toward success. Fall: Harvesting the fruits of life. THREE MISSED OPPORTUNITIES 1. Rejecting the season you are in. Always dreaming of the lazy, hazy days of summer. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Solomon.. Forgotten Wisdom

Contributed by Rick Hope on Jun 3, 2006

Solomon could have had it all...what a tragedy!

Solomon.. Forgotten Wisdom I once read a story about a man who was on a cruise. When it came time for meals, he could always be found sitting on the deck eating cheese and crackers and drinking water. Finally, a steward asked him why he was not enjoying some of the fine dining offered on the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Imitators Of God Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 17, 2006

Transformed by God’s grace, we walk before others, including our families, exemplifying the fruits of the Spirit

Ephesians 5:1-2, 8-14 “Imitators of God” INTRODUCTION Is faith a verb or a noun? Most of us would identify “faith” as a noun. The Christian faith is a set of theological principles to which we give assent and adhere. For example, we believe in the truth that Jesus Christ lived, died and rose ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Jesus' Sermon

Contributed by Lindsey Mann on Jun 26, 2006

What did Jesus mean when He spoke the words of the Sermon on the Mount? He obviously had something in mind because His words show us that it is simply impossible to live the life He commanded us to live!

One of the hardest things for us to do is to reconcile some of the more difficult passages of the bible. Anybody who reads this great sermon will be bemused as they seek to establish a doctrine of salvation by faith alone when they see so much instruction concerning right living. If Paul could ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 10, 2006

God knows exactly how to bring you to your knees. You’ll thank Him for it later.

Weapon Of Mass Destruction Rom 15:5 God of patience and consolation Rom 15:13 God of hope Rom 15:33 God of peace 2 Cor 1:3 God of all comfort; 2 Cor 13:11 God of love 1 Peter 5:10 God of all grace, God is all these things, but don’t mess with Him because you can’t handle Him. Heb 12:29 29 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Drama Of Redemption

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This sermon looks at the script God wrote for our redemption. Based on the viewing of Mel Gibson’s "The Passion of the Christ".

The Drama of Redemption Eph 1:3-10 3 Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4 For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight. In love 5 he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-10

Are You Content - Part 1

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This two part sermon deals with finding real contentment in our Lord and Savior when we are surrounded by distractions, stress and trouble.

Are you content? How many of you love your job? By that I mean, you love the boss you work for, you love the pay you get, you love the commute, the hours, the working conditions, the co-workers you associate with. How many of you love your job? How many of you love your occupation? I mean, you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

In Search Of A Lord Series

Contributed by Michael Muller on Feb 28, 2007

People want a Saviour, but not a Lord; God will only be Saviour and Lord, nothing less.

PEOPLE ARE WANTING A SAVIOUR – NOT A LORD… BUT GOD WILL ONLY BE SAVIOUR AND LORD – NOTHING LESS LET’S EXPLORE THIS STORY FROM A DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVE This seems to have been a rather unfair encounter with the rich young man – don’t you think? Perhaps we might feel it was right that Jesus hit him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:17-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Never Fails

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 3, 2006

A sermon suitable for a wedding, with an emphasis on the working out of love in our lives of the ’rules for living’ given in the 13th Chapter of First Corinthians

LOVE NEVER FAILS If I could write a book in which I could give a guaranteed method for a happy, prosperous, successful marriage, then I am sure that it would be a ‘best seller’. However, one of the problems in marriage is people! Of course, we cannot have a marriage without people, and this is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be Aware Series

Contributed by David Welch on Oct 28, 2006

3rd in a series on spiritual warfare

Chico Alliance Church July 23, 2006 Pastor David Welch "Spiritually Aware, Alert, Armed and Aggressive" Pt 3 REVIEW I. Be Aware A. Aware of God and His purposes B. Aware of our Worth and position in Christ C. Aware of the battlefields Satan has orchestrated a whole world system to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Who Is On The Throne?

Contributed by Scott Epperson on Nov 4, 2006

Illustrates the battle between the flesh and spirit for life or death in the kingdom of your herart.

Who’s on the throne? Matthew 2:1-20 Generally when we read this verse of scripture we talk of the Christmas story and we talk of a babe in a manger, three wise men etc…. Today I would like to look at this a little bit different I want to see the big picture of this scripture. What I saw in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Glory Revealed Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Jun 12, 2007

Beloved, as you put your faith in Jesus, He reveals His glory in you. In the midst of your need, Jesus will lift you up so that He will be glorified. Put your faith in Jesus. Obey Jesus. Behold His glory!

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2007 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are hungry for God’s Word. Glory Revealed The Life of Christ Series By ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational