Sermons on Seven Woes:

Relationships #1 - The Value Of Relationships Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Jul 13, 2007

In Matthew 22, Jesus stated that the two most important things that we can do in life are to love God, and love people. Why are relationships so important?

RELATIONSHIPS #1 – THE VALUE OF RELATIONSHIPS OPENING: • This morning I want to talk to you about why it is absolutely essential that we learn how to build strong and healthy relationships with one another… • This message is on perhaps the most important issue in the world. Why? KEY TEXT: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:37-39

Denomination: *other

The Needs Of Christ Series

Contributed by Steve Smith on Jul 16, 2007

Showing the example of Timothy & Epaphroditus, Paul taught that our desire should be to perform the "needs of Christ" and not that of ourself.

INTRODUCTION A. Thus far, as SERVANTS, wou were charged with having the mind of Christ” 1. Vs. 1-4 described how the believer should Live in Humility. Vs. 5 2. Vs. 6-11 described the Example of Christ himself. - Set His Equality with God aside - From the highest to the lowest - in appearance (in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters

Contributed by George Bannister on May 21, 2008

This is a message dealing with the responsibilities of the Christian citizen as a voter. Vital principles that should govern Christian political decisions and activities are discussed from a Biblical perspective.

TITLE: “Six Biblical Principles For Christian Voters” TEXT: Matthew 5:13-16 ETS: Believers are to influence their society for Christ. ESS: Believers should follow Biblical principles in fulfilling citizenship duties. OSS: Believers will commit to vote on election day based upon Biblical ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

'the Importance Of A Diligent Spirit'

Contributed by James Mcgee on Feb 27, 2008

The importance of maintaining a diligent spirit towards God and His kingdom in our everyday lives.

“ The Importance of Having a Diligent Spirit ” Psalms 119:4 ‘Thou hast commanded us to keep thy precepts diligently’ 1- The word diligent is a biblical word that is used to express the need to show great care and conscientiousness in one’s work or duties in spiritual matters. To be ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Betrayal Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Sep 29, 2011

Trust is the key ingredient for healthy relationships, but it inherently comes with the risk of betrayal.

INTRODUCTION • You cannot have happiness in relationships without trust. • It is the key ingredient for healthy relationships. • Trust creates safety, security and openness in relationships. • But it inherently comes with risk of betrayal. Matthew 26:21-26, “Truly I ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:21-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Story 30 Lasting Influence Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jun 2, 2014

A lesson on the impact of the Apostle Paul on lives of believers.

1. Unexpected Influence Back in the 1800's a skeptic promised a famous British preacher, Alexander Maclaren (1826-1910) that he would attend his church for 4 Sundays. Maclaren told the skeptic that during those sermons he'd present reasons why he should believe in Jesus. The skeptic was true to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Butler, A Baker, A Jailhouse Breaker

Contributed by Steven G. Thompson on Jun 2, 2014

Joseph is Imprisoned but God provides a "means of escape" through the Butler; Be mindful, for there is also a Baker in the prison. He cannot help because his outcome is death. Some people around us are only clutter.

A Butler, A Baker and a Jail-House Breaker Genesis 41:9-14 In to each life some rain must fall. Fact is though; you don’t necessarily have to be a wrong doer or be the one to cause your rain or your storm. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Things To Do

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Apr 10, 2019

General describing what every individual should do for their spiritual life.

THINGS TO DO Scripture: Acts 22:10 And I said, What shall I do, Lord? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do. God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 22:10, Acts 2:38, Acts 9:5-6, Mark 10:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

"He Found A New Jawbone"

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 3, 2015

"He found a new jawbone"

Judges 15 v. 9 - 20 v. 15 "He found a new jawbone" "with what did Samson arm himself to fight against the Philistines?" he tapped his jaw with one finger. "The jawbone of an ass." 1. The Warning v.9 Then the Philistines went up, and pitched in ...read more

Scripture: Judges 15:9-20

Denomination: Holiness

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

What Shall I Do?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Jun 5, 2018

God has a purpose for life. What will you do with it?

WHAT SHALL I DO? Scripture: Acts 22:10 “And I said, What shall I do, LORD? And the Lord said unto me, Arise, and go into Damascus; and there it shall be told thee of all things which are appointed for thee to do.” God has a purpose for life. It is not just whatever. And, weekends are not made ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Introduction To The Olivet Discourse Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Jul 5, 2018

The discourse is entirely prophetic; it points forward to the Tribulation Period and the Lord’s Second Coming. It primarily, though not exclusively, concerns the nation of Israel.

-Tuesday- Mount of Olives The Olivet Discourse (Dan. 12:1) Matthew 24:1-51(Focal Passage), Mark 13:1-37, Luke 21:5-36 PART 1: INTRODUCTION Matthew 24:1-51 JESUS PREDICTS THE DESTRUCTION OF JERUSALEM 1 Then Jesus went out and departed from the temple, and His disciples came up to show Him the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-51

Denomination: Baptist

Men Loved Darkness Rather Than Light

Contributed by David Goering on Aug 12, 2018

How much do sinners love the darkness, and what lengths are they willing to go to in order to justify their sin.

SCRIPTURE: John 3:19 "And this is the condemnation, that light is come into the world, and men loved darkness rather than light, because their deeds were evil." PROPOSITION: to use this text and others to show how much sinners love darkness, and also to show the great lengths that sinners are ...read more

In With The New Self (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Jordan Muck on Oct 11, 2016

An exegetical approach to Colossians 3

Message Outlines Week 1: Colossians 3:1-4 Focused on What’s Above Week 2: Colossians 3:5-11 Out With the Old Self Week 3: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 1) Week 4: Colossians 3:12-17 In With the New Self (Part 2) Series: Colossians Week: Three Passage: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"When Life Gets Scary Jesus Calms The Storms"

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 29, 2016

I am pretending to be Isaiah the Prophet today dress in a white robe and I will share my story according to texts found in Isaiah. I had a great task to tell the people of Judah about the coming foes to bring judgement but I did it.

1. I was told of God To “Fear Not” Isaiah 41 :10 • I am the son of Amos and I prophesied in the days of these Kings of Judah Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. I was terrorized to do so but I did • Now some mighty strange things happened to me which ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:10-11

Denomination: Methodist