Sermons on Sharpness:

Jesus And The Canaanite Woman

Contributed by John Williams Iii on Sep 5, 2002

This sermon addresses how Jesus ministered to the Canaanite woman when others, including Jesus’ own disciples, would have just brushed her off.

JESUS AND THE CANAANITE WOMAN Text: Matthew 15:10-28 It seems that Jesus was indifferent toward this Canaanite woman who was in need of His help. Matthew 15:24 could give one that perception on the surface: "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel" (Matthew 15:24 RSV). ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:10-28

Denomination: United Methodist

Funeral

Contributed by Wade Hatfield on May 11, 2002

This message was created for someone who I did not personally know, but whom others said was a christian. It is easily adaptable.

Good morning, and thank you for coming. Today, we’ve come to celebrate the life and share the loss of Myrna Fawn Ramsey…known to most as simply…”Fawn.” We’ve come to remember, tell stories, and say good-bye to Fawn. And as hard as it is, this service will help us begin the process of letting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Carnal Or Spiritual

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 22, 2002

Are you a Carnal or a Spiritual Christian? A brief look at 2 Corinthians 3:1-4

CARNAL AND SPIRITUAL 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 INTRO: Paul begins this chapter by telling the Corinthians that there are two levels of Christian living. Some believers are carnal, some are spiritual. By the discernment of the Holy Spirit, Paul saw that the Corinthians were carnal, and he wanted to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Assassination

Contributed by Steven Swaggerty on Oct 18, 2000

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND.

INTRO : GOSSIP IS WHEN WE SPREAD CRUDDY STUFF ABOUT OTHER PEOPLE, A HALF TRUTH OR EVEN THE TRUTH THAT IS UNFLATTERING OR UNKIND. SOMETHING THAT IS REALLY NO ONE ELSE’S BUSINESS. THERE’S NO NEED FOR THEM TO KNOW. OUR MOTIVE IS WHAT DETERMINES WHETHER NEWS BECOMES GOSSIP. IF OUR INTENTIONS ARE GOOD, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 52:1

Reconnecting To The Call-Part 1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 31, 2002

Part 1 of a 3-part sermon. Prophets, with the bittersweet message of God, stand in need of re-connecting to their call. How does the prophet of God get back on task? 9 links to get us re-connected to our prophetic call.

RE-CONNECTING TO THE CALL-I —Revelation 10:1-11 Re-commissioning the Prophet or Your Need: Ironically, our celebrations of Christmas may take us away from those things most important to God. We are pulled away from our moorings in Christ because our ’discipline schedules’ are off thrown off ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 10:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Watchful Church-Part 2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 14, 2003

Part 2 of a 3-part sermon. Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit a vitality inherent to life in Christ. What does a watchful church exhibit? The Watchful church exhibits...

THE WATCHFUL CHURCH-II—Revelation 3:1-6 Jesus rebuked the church in Sardis for maintaining a mere semblance of life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit the vitality inherent to life in Christ. The church of God must exhibit more than a semblance of life in Christ. How does a church exhibit ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Prevail Over Your Problems As Jesus Did

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 7, 2003

With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave us His Holy Spirit to make us victors amidst the strife, hardship and adversity. Our Savior gives us a mastery over whatever complex difficulties we face to demonstrate His omni

1. Jesus taught His disciples to be upbeat, confident and strong in the power of our heavenly Father. The Lord Jesus said, "In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world." (John 16:33) With the power of Christ we can prevail over any problem. The Lord Jesus gave ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bible 101

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Jul 4, 2003

Five reasons every believer should work toward consistent bible reading

25, May 2003 Dakota Community Church Bible 101 Introduction: - Is the Bible for ministers only? - Is the Bible a crutch that the weak need to lean on? - Is Bible reading a spiritual point gainer in God’s good book? - Should believers bother to try to read it consistently at all? 2Timothy 2:15 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24, 1 Peter 1:24-25

Denomination: Mennonite

When Trouble Comes

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

When adversity comes your way, how do you handle it? This message tells you how.

James 1:1-12 "When Trouble Comes" By Pastor Mark Hiehle Some time ago, I heard Pastor Tony Evans reminisce about growing up and having his favorite shows interrupted by a test. When I heard him say that, I thought of my time during and after college when I worked in ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

That Troublesome Tongue

Contributed by Mark Hiehle on Jul 19, 2001

The things we say have weight and meaning and they have long lasting effects. This message tells us how to control our tongue.

James 3:1-12 "That Troublesome Tongue" By Pastor Mark Hiehle When I was growing up, there was a phrase that I heard that sounded good but was as false as false could be. Whenever I was teased or put down, the phrase would run through my mind as a retort, but deep down I knew it wasn’t true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Identity Of A Carpenter

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Mar 12, 2006

Most important question of our day and our life is who is this man Jesus? Three biblical answers, He is Sovereign, He is Savior, His is Shepard

Intro: It is the most important question of our day. Movies like the Da Vinchi code, Discovery specials, and time magazine articles are all saying who is this man? Are you ready to give them and accurate and timely response? Paul said we should always be ready to give a reason for the hope ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Shall Be My God Series

Contributed by Thomas Black on Sep 6, 2006

God can restore broken relationships with other people... and himself.

I want us to take a brief walk through this chapter in Genesis 33. Of course, in context it follows the three days covered in Genesis 32 in which Jacob finds out his brother is coming to meet him with 400 men. The rest of that chapter is wrapped up in Jacob’s human attempts and frailties to undo ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 33:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Words God Sees

Contributed by Bob Aubuchon on Jan 30, 2004

No matter what we say and how we say it ... it all comes from the heart.

Psalms 19:14 NIV May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer. • Have you ever said something that you didn’t mean to say? • Have you ever said something that you didn’t mean? More often than not we are people who say what we ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:14

Denomination: Baptist

Growing Our Church With Love

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Nov 3, 2004

The commands of love in 1 Corinthians 13 aren’t just for wedding ceremonies, but for the Church and her ministry throughout the world.

THE GREATEST NEED THE WORLD HAS TODAY IS FOR THE CHRISTIAN CHURCH TO SHOW THEM AND PROVE TO THEM THAT THERE REALLY IS SUCH A THING AS THE GENUINE, CHRIST-LIKE EXAMPLE OF AGAPE LOVE. IF YOU JUST SIMPLY LOOK AT TODAY’S POPULAR CULTURE IN LITERATURE, MUSIC, ADVERTISING AND THE VISUAL ARTS, YOU WOULD ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Free Methodist

Did Jesus Really Die On The Cross? Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Apr 3, 2004

The evidence shows that Jesus died on the cross just as the Bible proclaims

Did Jesus really die on the cross? Now that we have established that the New Testament is indeed a reliable source of information, I want to tackle the issue of the death of Jesus. This may seem like a silly question but it is at the heart of the debate over the resurrection because there are many ...read more

Scripture: John 19:1, Luke 23:24-49, John 19:28

Denomination: Church Of God