Sermons on Sharpness:

No Way! Up Way!

Contributed by Samson Musyoki on Sep 25, 2007

THERE IS ALWAYS A WAY THROUGH WHEN EVERYTHING IS DEADLOCKED AND RIGID.

NO WAY - UP WAY LUKE 5:18-19 Some men came carrying a paralytic on a mat and tried to take him into the house to lay him before Jesus. When they could not find a way to do this because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and lowered him on his mat through the tiles into the middle of the crowd, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Keerthi

Contributed by Bala Samson on Nov 25, 2015

Every pain in your life has a purpose! Don’t worry!

Keerthi! Genesis 45:5”And now do not be distressed or angry with yourselves because you sold me here, for God sent me before you to preserve life.”’’ ‘Keerthi’ means ‘fame’ in telugu and in tamil and this is the name of one of my students who joined ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vain Thoughts

Contributed by James Dina on Jul 19, 2020

The devil brings vain thoughts, a sin sprung by your wanton fancy, and fill your hearts with the thoughts during prayer.

VAIN THOUGHTS Why are our prayers not answered? Satan strives to interrupt Christian in the act of prayer, when he can by no means keep him from it. He watches your motions and is at your heels wherever you turn to. If you think of any evil action, he is at your elbow to jog you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 16:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Inerrancy Of Scripture: Truth And Authority Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Apr 15, 2024

We delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive the transformative power of His truth.

The Inerrancy of Scripture: Truth and Authority Introduction: Today, we delve into the foundational truth of the inerrancy of Scripture, exploring its significance as the ultimate source of truth and authority for our lives. As we journey through God's Word, may our hearts be open to receive ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Psalm 19:7-8, Hebrews 4:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

O Lord My Rock Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 14, 2024

O LORD my Rock

Psalm 28 O LORD my Rock I. Prayer’s Desperation (1-2) David’s Focus - 1 Unto thee will I cry, O LORD my rock. David knew the Lord was his only host, only hope and only help. David’s Fear -1 be not silent to me: lest, if thou be silent to me, I become like them ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Proverbs 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Monica on Dec 17, 2023

Proverbs 5

Wisdom | Proverbs 05 My son, pay attention to my wisdom… - Wisdom does well when it is given undivided attention. That you may preserve discretion… - Discretion is something we must continue to fight for. For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey... - Honey is sweet (represents the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Songs For The Journey - Psalm 120 Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 16, 2002

The Olympic judging scandal reminds us that this world is not our home.

This past week, the eyes of the whole world were focused on Salt Lake City. The winter Olympic games are being held there, of course, and normally that would be enough to draw attention and provoke discussion. But this week, the drama was heightened even more because of the controversy over the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 120:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

When Christians Disagree

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jun 5, 2003

Disagreements among Christians are inevitable, but they can be overcome.

WHEN CHRISTIANS DISAGREE Acts 15:1-2, 36-41 INTRO.- Do people ever disagree? Do Christians ever disagree? What a question! Of course, they do. All people disagree at times. ILL.- Two boys were fighting and one was on top of the other. Finally, the mother of the boy who was on top came out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Shepherd Benediction Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 29, 2010

The Shepherd benediction

Reading: Hebrews chapter 13 verse 20-21. Ill: Robert Chapman is not too well known among Christians. • He did not author any monumental books. • His friends said he would never make a good preacher. • Chapman was not a world-wide evangelist. He lead no great mission to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:20-21

Denomination: Brethren

Sharpening The Saw Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jun 16, 2006

Life Management 101, part 1. Seen in Stephen Covey’s principle of sharpening the saw some basic principles set forth in scripture.

Sharpening the Saw Series: Life Management 101 Wildwind Community Church June 18, 2006 David Flowers How many of you have heard the story told by Stephen Covey about the two men having a contest to see who could saw down a tree in the shortest time? The two men are in a forest, far from one ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Free Methodist

Discerning The Person Of Christ Jesus Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 28, 2016

Who is this Jesus Christ? What is so important as the revelation of Christ in this book. What is the promise of the book.

Introduction A. Before I went into the hospital, I had planned to speak on Psalm 110 after I got home again 1. But, after all the changes in the world direction in the Middle East, I got to thinking about that part of the world and what it means to us a. Besides the rising gasoline ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Rend Your Hearts And Not Your Garments

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Oct 20, 2014

The book is important because the sad reality is instead of being a nation founded on THE FREEDOM OF RELIGION we seem to be turning into the nation founded on THE FREEDOM FROM RELIGION. We as a nation now behave as though the Bible is to old fashioned.

(This is not an original sermon. It draws heavily upon points from sermon by Robert Massey’s manuscript from 2002. Sermon has been adapted and expanded upon with my thoughts and direction of Holy Spirit) TITLE: REND YOUR HEARTS AND NOT YOUR GARMENTS SCRIPTURE: JOEL 2:1 / 12-14 Joel is ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Part 2: Wise Warnings From God Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 10, 2011

1. Don’t slaughter one another (Gal 5:13-15) 2. Don’t be snobby to one another (Gal 5:25-26) 3. Don’t slander one another (James 4:11-12) 4. Don’t sue one another (1 Cor 6:1-7) 5. Don’t speak dishonestly to one another (Col 3:9-14)

Series: God’s Best for One Another Part 2: Wise Warnings from God Gal 5:13-26, James 4:11-12, 1 Cor 6:1-7, Col 3:9-14 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - Sept. 6, 2009 BACKGROUND: *Does God care how we treat one another in His church? -- He most certainly does. We know this because ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-26

Denomination: Baptist

Thorns Of Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 17, 2011

There are different kinds of vessels in the house of God. So you will do well to examine what kind of vessel you are. Let me clear one thing before we go deeper into this message: God will not accept any excuse from anyone for not being a useful vessel.

Our message this week, is what I call “The thorns of life.” Genesis 3:17-19 says, “And unto Adam He said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee saying, thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:17-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Be Likeminded One With Another

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Sep 22, 2013

Churches split and experience strife for some of the most ridiculous reasons. Sermon 3 in the One Anothers Series teaches three important ways for a church to experience sustained oneness of spirit.

Be Likeminded One with Another Message 3 in “One Anothers” series Chuck Sligh September 22, 2013 TEXT: Philippians 2:2 – “Fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.” INTRODUCTION We are in a series on the “One Another” commands and teachings ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:2

Denomination: Baptist