Sermons on Shipwrecks:

Gird Up Your Minds: A Lively Hope With Eternal Ramifications

Contributed by David Tack on Nov 18, 2011

A Biblical based hope

Gird up your Minds: A Lively Hope with Eternal Ramifications David Tack: November 18, 2011 (1) INTRODUCTION As we go through each day of our lives it is filled with hopeful expectations. For some it may be as simple as hope for better health, more success, better sleep ect… It is alright ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

Thanksgiving, "A Matter Of The Heart"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Nov 22, 2012

As believers, thanksgiving should not be a once a year event, or for that matter even a once a week event, but should be a continual state of mind, The first thing we do in the morning, and the last thing we do at night

Thanksgiving, a matter of the Heart Philippians 4:4-9 NKJ 4. Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! 5. Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. 6. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Square Pizza And Mystery Meat

Contributed by Steve Ely on May 19, 2013

Acts is the record of incredible miracles by incredible people. But what if the greatest miracle took place in the lunch line? The guy pushing square pizza and mystery meat shows us that the Holy Spirit can use us too!

Square Pizza and Mystery Meat I. Introduction On this very important day . . . a day that distinguishes us - on this Pentecost Sunday I want to take you back into the book in which it all started. I want you to join me in Acts 6 & 7 as we talk about Square Pizza and Mystery Meat! II. Text Acts ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

End Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 1, 2012

Heaven, made to be like Jesus, newness.

END Phil 3: 20, 21 (p832) July 29, 2012 INTRODUCTION: When you set out for Florida for Disney world with your family…you might enjoy some parts of the journey…other parts, not so much (he’s touching me…No I’m not… He’s touching me!)…You might ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Does God Make Us Sick? Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 27, 2010

Exposition of Ps 30:1-12 regarding David's experience of pride, sickness/humility, repentance, and worship

Text: Psalm 30:1-12, Title: Does God Make Us Sick? , Date/Place: NRBC, 12/26/10, AM A. Opening illustration: story of the young woman from a Christian home in rebellion, B. Background to passage: some think that this psalm was written following the census incident, but we can’t be sure. The ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Made To Make A Difference (Acts 5) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Mar 14, 2012

This expository sermon series is adapted from Max Lucado's book, Out Live Your Life, and credit for most the series belong to him. Outlines are original. In Acts 5, we find the early church doing good deeds authentically, abundantly, and adventurously! Cu

Made to Make a Difference: Acts 5 Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 7/17/2011 This series is inspired by and portions adapted from Max Lucado’s Out Live Your Life. Even after their first taste of persecution and prison food, the message of the resurrection of Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-39

Denomination: Christian Church

To Live Is Christ

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Sep 18, 2011

How do we balance our own pursuit of meaning and happiness with the call to live as Kingdom people? What role does suffering have in the Christian life and why in the world are we called not only to believe in Jesus but to suffer for him? A little bait an

This dates me, I know, but I can sometimes relate to Charlie Brown in the Peanuts cartoons. Like the one where Lucy is philosophizing and Charlie is listening. As usual, Lucy has the floor, delivering one of her lectures. She says, "Charlie Brown, life is a lot like a deck chair. Some place it so ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#1 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

Sometimes life and ministry seems to tax the joy and hope out of the believer. The attacks seem to come from every side. Am I wrong? Am I in the wrong place? Problems? Hang on, if the snake bites, shake it into the fire and go on.

#1. SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com PAUL WAS ASSURED NO MATTER WHAT THE ENEMY MUSTERED AGAINST HIM, GOD HAD A PLAN... YOU ARE GOING TO ROME... FEAR NOT... YOUR MINISTRY WILL THRIVE UNTIL GOD IS FINISHED... Acts 23:11 (KJV) And the night following the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

#2 Shake It Off

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 3, 2014

This is a must read for anyone working with people. We are in a war, we often get so tired and wounded... We must learn to overcome obstacles. The negative thorns can grow us to our calling.

#2 SHAKE IT OFF, GOD HAS A PLAN... By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two, a review and a progression in the thought. I. WE ARE IN A WAR... WAR IS TERRIBLE... WE MUST GUARD OUR HEARTS AND PREPARE OUR MINDS... MANY ARE WOUNDED... TEXT: Ephesians 6:12 For we wrestle not ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:12-16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Purpose Of Prayer

Contributed by John Lowe on May 7, 2014

We are to pray so that we might commune with God and share with Him the most deeply felt needs of our lives. We are to express to God the gratitude and the praise and the joy we feel in Him and in salvation. Paul elaborated on the purpose of prayer.

Title: The Purpose of Prayer Text: “Meanwhile praying also for us, that God would open to us a door for the word, to speak the mystery of Christ, for which I am also in chains, that I may make it manifest, as I ought to speak.” (Colossians 1:3-4). Bible Reading: Colossians ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Let God Be Judge Series

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Jul 7, 2014

One of the characteristics of a worldly minded Christian is a judgmental spirit. This sermon draws a distinction between speaking the truth about sin, and lifting ourselves up as the judge over other people's behavior.

If you have ever seen a court proceeding in England, you will have noticed that British judges and lawyers still wear Victorian era wigs at certain times in the proceedings. Most important, a judge will put on a long white wig prior to announcing the verdict to a defendant. There is a reason for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfortable In God's Presence

Contributed by David Wilson on Apr 19, 2010

This sermon deals with the character of the citizen's of the kingdom of Heaven.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church 2215 Grant Avenue Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson Cell Phone: 310-213-4586 Email: abimilech@ca.rr.com COMFORTABLE IN GOD’S PRESENCE TEXT: Psalm 15 We’ve been dealing with godly character traits for some time now. In ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 15:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Command To "Cheer Up!"

Contributed by John Gaston on Nov 4, 2015

In one of Paul's most discouraged moments, the Lord Jesus appeared to him and told him to cheer up, giving him several reasons why. We too should be buoyed by the same command and encouragements.

THE COMMAND TO CHEER UP Acts 23:6-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Dear Abby: One of the toughest tasks a church faces is choosing a good minister. A member of an official board had watched the pastor search committee reject applicant after applicant for some fault, alleged or otherwise. It was time ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:6-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Proper Attitude Series

Contributed by Terry Laughlin on Nov 15, 2015

The Apostle Paul has some key truths: Praise, Thanksgiving, Always, Continually and In All Circumstances: These are not attitudes for just the Sunday service, but a continue daily life expression.

A Proper Attitude Biblical Perspective on Thanksgiving Ephesians 5 19 - 20 says, "Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord, ALWAYS giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ." And 1 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Myths About Temptation Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Mar 10, 2020

How can we hope to live victoriously in and for Christ if we believe temptation attacks us because we’re horrible human beings of because God is mad at or wants to mess with us?

Myths about Temptation I Corinthians 10:6-13 Introduction: Have you ever heard the stories about siblings who convince one of their siblings that they were adopted? It often really affects the one that is made to believe they are adopted. What a relief they feel when they finally talk to the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:6-13

Denomination: Baptist