Sermons on Shame And Guilt:

Eight Great Mistakes As Seen In John 9

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 13, 2001

The healing of the blind beggar provides the backdrop for interesting discussions on vital spiritual principles with present day applications.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com Introduction: In John 9, we find people expressing serious errors in judgment that affect themselves and others. There is an interesting interaction between Jesus, the 12 disciples, the blind man, his parents, their neighbors, and the Pharisees. The fears, ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Comfort Through The Flood Series

Contributed by Ken Alford on Aug 17, 2001

GOD PROVIDES PEOPLE OF COMFORT TO LEAD THROUGH LIFE’S FLOODS.

Storms of the Scriptures #1: May 19, 2001 COMFORT THROUGH THE FLOOD (Gen. 5-9) INTRODUCTION: (1) It was a sad October day in 1871 when Horatio Spafford stood by and watched most of his fortune burn in the great Chicago fire. However, it was only the beginning of a life ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Attacking Anxiety

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 8, 2001

Since September 11th our nation has been in a state of high anxiety. God has the solution for high anxiety.

Attacking Anxiety Selected Passages October 7, 2001 Introduction What do all of these things have in common?  Fear to take action  Cowardice to deal with difficult situations  Withdrawal from daily life  Depression and discouragement  Distrust and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, 1 Peter 5:7

Denomination: Church Of God

Worry Warts

Contributed by David Dewitt on Jan 9, 2001

Worry and faith don’t mix.

Worry Warts Matthew 6:24-31 Introduction I. What do people worry about? A. Results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their children’s problems - 43% 4. TIE - Job related stress - 43% 5. Personal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:24-31

Denomination: Church Of God

Dealing With Stress, Anxiety, And Burn-Out

Contributed by Ken Harris on Jan 11, 2001

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to FOCUS ON GOD AND TO TRUST HIM TO meet their needs.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. Fort Stewart, Georgia REFERENCES: Isaiah 53:4-5 (Surely he hath borne our griefs, and carried our sorrows;…and with his stripes we are healed); Job 14:1 (Man that is born of a woman is of a few days and full of trouble); Matthews 6:25-3 1. ANNOUNCE THE ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Is This A Molehill Or A Mountain?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 2, 2002

Let’s study personal spiritual growth, and maturity, and how worry hinders growth and maturity in the church?

IS THIS A MOLEHILL OR A MOUNTAIN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Luke 21:26 Men’s hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth, ... 2 Peter 3:18 But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord. LOOK AT HOW WORRY IS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:18, Luke 21:26

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Unchanging God

Contributed by Izak Shipman on Dec 27, 2002

We’re living in a changing world but serve a God who never changes. that is a comfort for the New Year.

The unchanging God Malachi 3:6 For I am the Lord, I change not. I. God says that He Change not! The truth of this verse will give you stability in an unstable world, no matter what happens! God says He does not change! We’ve been through changes in our lives. TV - Old Blaupunk – now you get ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6, Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Recovering From Failure

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 21, 2002

Most of us are never taught a skill that we will certainly need - How to recover from failure.

Recovering from Failure (Lk. 22:28-34. 54-62) Lk. 22: 28 You are those who have stood by me in my trials. 29 And I confer on you a kingdom, just as my Father conferred one on me, 30 so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom and sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel. 31 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:28-62

Denomination: Baptist

Worry

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 19, 2002

Christians should be able to cast ALL of their cares on God.

Let us start off by defining what I mean by worry. A. The bible doesn’t even use the word, “worry”...it uses the words, “careful”, or “cares”. 1. The Greek word that is used is the word merimnao - merimnaw. a. The definition for this word is: to be anxious about. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Vcr Faith”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Mar 24, 2003

To overcome our doubts we must first face them head on and have a bout with doubt.

I’m so glad our God doesn’t impose a question quota on us. God welcomes our doubts, questions and feelings. Sometimes we all have bouts with doubts. 1. Those who are pre-doubters. 2. Those who are doubters. Every once in a while that doubt drives you crazy. 3. Those who are dead. The only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mental Maxtix

Contributed by Paul Newell on Jun 23, 2003

The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns and rows that relate to each other. It doesn’t matter which

The Mental Matrix A Message On Dealing With Our Mind Presented by Pastor Paul Newell June 22, 2003 The MATRIX is not just a movie it’s a tool! Long before MATRIX the movie, there was matrix the tool, a sort of a shovel-hoe-in-one. A matrix is also a mathematical design, a system of columns ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-15, Philippians 4:3-8

Denomination: Baptist

Don't Worry, Be Happy Series

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jan 28, 2003

In a world where worry is a daily task, learn why life is better without it.

“No Fear” Series Don’t Worry, Be Happy! Life is Better Without Worry 10/16/02 I. Fear is… a. Anxiety caused by real or possible danger, pain, etc.; fright b. Awe; reverence c. Apprehension; concern d. Synonyms: (noun) fright, terror, horror, panic, dread, dismay, awe, scare, revulsion, aversion, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Wart

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is There Hope For Broken Pots?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Apr 27, 2002

Jesus can turn our littleness and despair into new life and new hope!

BROKEN POTS still have a purpose! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 1:27 But God hath chosen the foolish things of the world to confound the wise; and God hath chosen the weak things of this world to confound the things which are mighty. 28 And the base things of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:9-10, 1 Corinthians 1:27-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Encouragement In Difficult Times

Contributed by Tyranne Mcmillan on May 6, 2002

During times of difficulty, we find it hard to belive God. Trusting in God will bring peace to our heart and joy in our struggles.

HEBREWS 10:35,36: CAST NOT AWAY THEREFORE YOUR CONFIDENCE, WHICH HATH GREAT RECOMPENCE OF REWARD. FOR YE HAVE NEED OF PATIENCE, THAT AFTER YE HAVE DONE THE WILL OF GOD, YE MIGHT RECEIVE THE PROMISE.(KJV) In an ever changing world, we need confidence. Confidence is the assurance in God’s word that ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:35-36

Denomination: Pentecostal