Sermons on Servile Fear:

God's Wonderful Works Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 12, 2013

A sermon on Psalm 111

HoHum: Sometimes fear of punishment motivates better than anything else. One mother decided she would put the fear of a speeding ticket in the speeding drivers going past a local elementary school. Every morning she would park her car in front of the elementary school and point her black hair dryer ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 111:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Forecast For Religious Unbelief-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 17, 2012

1 of 3. The author of Hebrews laid out the unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief(willful sin). Such unbelief warrants an unavoidable forecast(consequences). But What is that forecast? An unavoidable forecast for religious unbelief is...

The FORECAST For RELIGIOUS UNBELIEF-I—Hebrews 10:26-31 Attention: Patrick Prokop is the meteorologist(weatherman) for Savannah’s WTOC Channel 11 News/He was a very good determiner of Savannah weather/A recognizable catchphrase of his was—“Today is going to be dee-lightful!” When he said that it ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:26-31

Denomination: Baptist

The Silent Tongue Series

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Mar 17, 2013

This sermon encourages believers to open their mouths and share their faith.

Series: Taming the Tongue---James 3 Introduction: Most of the messages we have looked at based on James 3 have focused on restraining an out of control tongue. We all envy the man or woman who knows exactly when to speak and when to be silent. Outspoken Christians and silent Christians.. Moments ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be An Encourager Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Mar 19, 2013

As Paul encouraged Timothy, we are given opportunity to encourage those we come into contact with.

Be an encourager 2 Timothy 1:7-9 Introduction- Please turn with me to 2 Timothy 1:7-9 as we continue in the series “learning from the Apostle Paul.” Paul is writing a letter of encouragement to Timothy. It is a real good letter since Paul has been arrested and was sitting in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7-9

Denomination: Nazarene

Keeping A Heavenly Focus

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 11, 2013

An attitude that pleases God will: FOCUS ON THINGS ABOVE, SHED THE OLD WAYS, and PUT ON THE NEW WAYS.

Keeping a Heavenly Focus This lesson will help you understand the importance of keeping a clear focus on your ultimate destination, which is heaven. It also will offer practical help along the lines of removing old, ungodly habits and replacing them ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Do You Really Think Of Jesus? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Mar 12, 2012

So what do you think of Jesus? You've heard about Him from the culture and even from the church but is that really Jesus? Some people are afraid of sharing their faith knowing the possible rejection they'll receive - so is it worth it?

Isn’t it great to go home? You get to see family and old friends—visit old haunts and places you played as a child. Well, not everyone likes going home. For some, memories of the past are bleak and painful. For others, it isn’t the past only but the present which brings pain and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Called To Courageous Action (An Outline)

Contributed by Dr. Tracy W. Marx on Mar 17, 2012

First Samuel 17:4-50 When things seem too BIG and too SCARY and make us want to retreat, God calls us to courageous action.

Biblical Problem: The giant Philistine Goliath was terrifying the Israelites and forcing them into inaction. "He’s too big to defeat." "He’s too enormous to conquer." Biblical Solution: God called David to courageous action Goliath might be big, but God is bigger. Goliath might ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:4-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Power For Evangelism

Contributed by Vernon Price on Apr 12, 2012

One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In asking Christians about their witnessing activities, we have found that nine out of ten ind

Power for Evangelism Isaiah 55:1-13 Church researcher George Barna tells us from much research why most Christians do not evangelize: One dominant reason underlying the increasing reluctance of Christians to share their faith with non-Christians pertains to the faith sharing experience itself. In ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-13

Denomination: Adventist

"Peace With Presence"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 13, 2012

A sermon about how the Presence of Christ brings Peace.

Peace with Presence John 20:24-31 “Unless I see," said Thomas, "the nail marks in his hands,[and] put my finger in the wounds left by the nails, and put my hand into his side, I won't believe.” These are strong words and yet how often we thought the same thing? We ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: United Methodist

God's Designed Dilemmas

Contributed by Steven Ferber on Jun 21, 2012

Just as earthly fathers sometimes allow their children to face dilemmas so they can grow and mature, Jesus allowed His disciples to face the life-and-death dilemma of a huge storm at sea, so that He could show His power and inspire them to trust Him.

I think it’s safe to say that the drought in Minnesota is over, don’t you? The pictures and video of the flooding in Duluth are stunning. The good news is that our lakes and rivers are filling up, and most of our farmers are happy with the rain. The bad news is that Donna and I have ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Lutheran

Some Reflections On The Ascension Of Jesus

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 31, 2011

What does the Ascension mean to us in 21st Century Britain

Three guiding lights for the Church Luke 24:44-53 The story of the Ascension of Jesus Christ is a wonderful piece of history, but what relevance does have to us in 21st Century Britain. May I answer my own question by telling you a story? Story: Norman Cates shared the humorous story of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:44-53

Denomination: Anglican

Life In Lodebar

Contributed by Stephen Evans on Aug 23, 2012

Why do we so often opt to live life in a place where there is little that satisfies, rather than approach the King; especially when the King has sought to do good to us?

Title: Life In Lodebar Text: 2 Samuel 9:1-13 Date: August 19, 2012 Place: Washington A/G Introduction I. The plan of the message. A. Share an Old Testament narrative B. Draw a New Testament era parallel from the story II. History of Israel A. A nation ruled by Prophets and judges; men who spoke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Operation Motivation Series

Contributed by Donald Mcculley on Mar 20, 2019

In this passage Paul emphasizes what should motivate us. We should have right motives for the right message.

OPERATION MOTIVATION II CORINTHIANS 5:9-21 INTRODUCTION: What motivates you to service? In this passage Paul emphasizes what should motivate us. We should have right motives for the right message. I. The Fear of the Lord (v.9-13) “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” The fear ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:9-21

Denomination: Baptist

Free To Fail

Contributed by David Radcliff on Nov 30, 2017

As far as the biblical record is concerned, some of the greatest achievements in the history of God’s kingdom have come from very ordinary, imperfect people who have overcome failure to be used of God in a significant way. Their lives model some biblical

FREE TO FAIL Matthew 25:24-25; Philippians 4:13 Matthew 25:25 “And I was afraid, and went away and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what is yours.” and Philippians 4:13 “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.” are two very different statements. The first was made by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

Why Are You Afraid?

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 5, 2017

Do you feel God’s presence and love in the midst of the storms in your life?

Storm-tossed waters are a frequently used metaphor for the turmoil of living. In 1975, the SS Edmund Fitzgerald went down, and songwriter Gordon Lightfoot recorded a haunting ballad in honor of and as a tribute to the ship and the men who lost their lives. He called it “The Wreck of the Edmund ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Other