Sermons on Separation Of Church And State:

Peter's Biggest Fish Story

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Apr 3, 2001

How to pay the IRS when U R broke.

Paying the IRS, When U R Broke Matthew 17:24-27 I. Tax Exemption vs. 26, 27 A. Jesus was Exempt B. Jesus made an Exception II. Filing Jointly vs. 27 “. . . give unto them for me and thee.” III. What to do in case of Audit, vs. 27 Records, This is the record From Reader’s Digest: It’s time ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:24-27

Denomination: Baptist

Wrestling With God

Contributed by Scott Lamshed on Apr 19, 2001

WE all need a limp, just as Jacob wrestled and God touched him, let’s be like him

WRESTLING WITH GOD I need a limp - a life changing limp. I have told you we need it but I have not shown you how. Today I would like to take that one step further and show you how we can get a limp by wrestling with God, then it’s up to you. Unfortunately too many Christians spend very little ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

First The Test Then The Miracle

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Apr 25, 2001

This sermon deals with the need to go through trials and tests before we see a miracle.

First The Test, Then The Miracle 10/1/2000 2 Kings 6:24-33 Matthew 14:22-34 There are a lot of people who want to see God do a miracle, but very few are volunteering to be in the circumstances which requires a miracle to take place. Many of us would like to walk on water, but don’t ask ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Secret Message Made Public

Contributed by Chris Gowen on May 2, 2001

God has given us a message that must not remain private, but it must go public.

Judges 2:12-30 NKJV 12 And the children of Israel again did evil in the sight of the LORD. So the LORD strengthened Eglon king of Moab against Israel, because they had done evil in the sight of the LORD. 13 Then he gathered to himself the people of Ammon and Amalek, went and defeated ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:12-30

Denomination: Baptist

Worry And Stress

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on May 19, 2001

Paul gives us some tools for overcoming worry and stress.

WORRY AND STRESS Phil. 4:6-9 INTRO. Worry and stress. Who doesn’t experience them? ILL.- A man went shopping for a gift for his wife and picked out a very nice sweater. After looking at it he asked the salesperson if she could show him a more expensive sweater. She said, “No, but I can put ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Get Offended

Contributed by Jeffery Russell on Nov 7, 2000

This message about the life of Joseph in Genesis will help us to depend upon God

Don’t Get Offended Genesis 50:15-21 A farmer owned a mule that was very important to him because it was a good plowing animal. The mule got sick one day, and the farmer called in the veterinarian. The vet looked the mule over, and then gave the farmer some extremely large pills. The vet ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:12-21

Denomination: Baptist

God's Final Answer: Sovereignty

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Sep 7, 2001

Recognize the way we uniqued shaped/bent by God to make a difference and be free and fulfiled in His sovereign will

God’s Final Answer: Sovereignty Living Wisely in a Meaningless World July 22, 2001 By Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Eccl.7:13,14 (NIV) “Consider what God has done: Who can straighten what he has made crooked? When times are good be happy; but when times are bad, consider: God has made the one ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 7:13-14

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Terrorism Strikes America

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 14, 2001

This sermon provides Biblical answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about the terrorist attack.

Terrorism Strikes America September 16, 2001 Intro: A. The events of this past week were some of the most chilling that any of us have encountered. 1. None of us have ever had to even consider the reality of blood shed on our own land. 2. It is always something that we thought of in some other ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Crooked Woman Made Straight Series

Contributed by John Walls on Sep 16, 2001

Practical applications on the Miracles in the Bible

Introduction: Disease is a terrible thing. It will be the death of every one of us. Disease is the direct result of man’s fall in the Garden of Eden. Throughout the Bible we find disease. But one day, the King of kings will conquer disease. A careful study of the Bible will reveal three ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Danger Of Not Going On To Maturity

Contributed by John Stevenson on Oct 18, 2000

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world.

So also we, while we were children, were held in bondage under the elemental things of the world. But when the fulness of time came, God sent forth His Son, born of a woman, born under the Law, 5 in order that He might redeem those who were under the Law, that we might receive the adoption as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:11, Hebrews 6:12

Defeat Is Not Final Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Dec 16, 2001

There is a wayback after defeats in the Christian life

Study 11 Chapter 8 Introduction The nineteenth century preacher and writer Alexander Whyte once wrote – “the victorious Christian life is a series of new beginnings.” I would imagine that like me, you, as Christian, know what it is like to experience defeat in your Christian life. Like me you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 8:1-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dare To Dream Again! Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Feb 15, 2003

DARE TO DREAM AGAIN (Preadventure) How can we find the strength to run the human race? When our dreams come crashing down, how can we dream again? Find practical answers for how to receive God’s strength in your life.

· The cartoon character “Cathy” celebrated Valentines Day with a large box of chocolate candies she bought for herself. [Cathy begins eating her candy.] “I eat this canty to get back at Richard, who didn’t give me a valentine in the second grade. . .which began a 25 year unraveling of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:27-31, Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Do We Measure(Up)?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Feb 25, 2003

EPIPHANY 7(C) - As believers, how do we measure up - - like the world or like Christ?

HOW DO WE MEASURE (UP)? LUKE 6:27-38 FEBRUARY 23, 2003 LUKE 6:27-38 27"But I tell you who hear me: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, 28bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. 29If someone strikes you on one cheek, turn to him the other also. If someone ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-38

Denomination: Lutheran

Salt: The Maintainer Of Health

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Mar 3, 2003

Since verses 13-16, discloses how we are to Function in a world that hates us, I thought it would be helpful if we would look at One of the Functions of Salt as the Maintainer of Health. One of the primary functions of Salt is to Maintain Health, to keep

In Verses 13-16, Jesus reveals Our Function in a world that hates us, even Our Relationship to a world that has gone mad. In summing up the Attitude of Kingdom Citizens, the Lord now turns to those 12 young, eager, enthusiastic disciples who were nearest to Him on the mountain; and He says to them ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Journey To Joy

Contributed by John Slythe on Mar 6, 2003

Joy is a Journey Experience. We have it, but every so often, we feel we suddenly need it.

The Journey To Joy Isaiah 55:6-13, “Seek the Lord while he may be found; call on him while he is near. Let the wicked man forsake his way and the evil man his thoughts. Let him turn to the Lord, and he will have mercy on him, and to our God, for he will freely pardon. For My thoughts are not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:6-13

Denomination: Christian Church