Sermons on Siblings:

Cool To God, Not So Cool To Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 10, 2003

God’s Idea of Cool Sometimes Surprises Us. Sometimes what is cool to God is not so cool to us. We must learn to understand God’s way of thinking and adjust our minds to tune in with His revealed will. Let’s note three qualities that are so essential t

Cool To God, Not So Cool to Us (Luke 18:1-14, Matt. 20:1-16) INTRO 1. It amazes me how little has changed in the teen world since I was a teen. I reached the age of 20 in the Fall of 1976, by the way. 2. The music doesn’t sound much different, except for rap---which is not new; it is simply old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-14, Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Tale Of Two Selves"

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Sep 22, 2001

#6 in a series through James. James 4:1-10

“The Tale of Two Selves…” James 4:1-10 There is a Charles Dickens book called "A Tale of Two Cities", it is a classic story of the French Revolution. It concerned a family caught up in those turbulent days, as it affected them in their lives, in both London and Paris. It’s the tragic story ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:10

Denomination: Baptist

Joseph Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Sep 1, 2003

Joseph lives honorably though a slave

Bad things aren’t as bad as they seem - Boll Weevil mon. in AL - cotton to peanuts From the Penthouse to the Outhouse and back again - but it will take over 13 years Loses coat a second time - but gets a new one in the end Imagine What’s it like to be on the back burner for 13 years - from 17-30 ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Is Coming! We Have His Word.

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 5, 2005

Coming! We Have His Word. 1) Scoffers foolishly deny it; 2) Believers happily anticipate it.

“Just a minute!” Children, do your parents say that to you when you’re trying to get their attention? Do you find that a minute stretches into two minutes, then five minutes, even ten minutes before your parents finally see what you want? It’s frustrating isn’t it? Well I wonder if we Christians ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:8-14

Denomination: Lutheran

When You Talk To Yourself What Do You Say And Is Anybody Listening?

Contributed by William Nieporte on Sep 6, 2005

Addresses the problem of unbiblical self-talk and how to speak the truth of grace to your mind.

When You Talk To Yourself, What Do You Say? And Is Anybody Listening? Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: “Since you have been justified…” That’s Paul’s way of addressing Christians—people who have placed their faith in the redemptive work of Christ at the Cross and in the Resurrection. “Since you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Enjoying Life When Your Dog Growls At You

Contributed by Joshua Bowers on Oct 15, 2004

Life can be tough and often seems unfair but we serve a fair God.

Enjoying Life When Your Dog is Growling at You Matthew 20:1-16 INTRO: One of the most resounding things in my memory is my mother telling me, “Josh, life isn’t fair.” I have carried that with me throughout life. The only thing I can say about it is that she was right. Life doesn’t seem to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Church Of God

Practicing Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 9, 2007

One element that needs to be praticed in a family is forgivenss. This sermon looks at Joseph and his bothers and forgiveness

Title: Practicing Forgiveness Theme: To show the importance of forgiveness in a healthy family. Text: Genesis 45:1-8 Genesis 50:20 But as for you, ye thought evil against me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive. 21 Now therefore fear ye not: ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:1-8

Denomination: Church Of God

The Substance Of Substance Abuse

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jan 5, 2007

This sermon seeks to provide hope for deliverance to those struggling with substance abuse and understanding for those who love them from The Exchanged Life perspective.

Would it surprise you that according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 6,390 young people ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle crashes in the year 2,000? Of them alcohol was involved in 2,339 deaths. And as related to drivers – 3,594 young drivers ages 15-20 died in motor vehicle ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

Romans 12:10-13 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Jan 5, 2007

Romans 12:10-13

Romans 12:10-13 10Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. 11Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. 12Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. 13Share with God’s people who are in need. Practice ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:10-13

Denomination: Bible Church

When In Rome...

Contributed by Catherine Davis on Sep 13, 2006

Do you go along with the crowd or can you with confidence, confess who Jesus is because you not only know who He is, but believe with your heart, mind and soul?

Introduction: Our text today finds Jesus and his disciples in Caesarea Philippi on their way to Jerusalem. This gospel, most scholars agree, is the first one to be written in about 60 a.d. and the author writes about Jesus’ miracles and teaching ministry in the first half of the book. However, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-29

Denomination: Methodist

Worth The Wait

Contributed by Carl Benge on Sep 13, 2007

Patience and waiting on God’s recognition of us

How many of us remember as kids, the family Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner? Do you remember sitting at that card table with all your siblings and cousins? Now how many of you remember that dinner when you were finally old enough to sit with the grown ups? No longer were you one of the babies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:10-14

Denomination: Methodist

"You're A Friend Of Mine" Series

Contributed by Shawn Kelly on Jun 22, 2008

What does it take to be a good friend? Not only to your friends, but to your husband or wife, brother or sister.

“You’re a Friend Of Mine” Ecclesiastes 4:9-12... What one word should be in every relationship? Friendship….marriage….being a brother or sister? Even the relationship of pet and owner….. The relationship between a employee and employer…. That one word is “dependable.” According to the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Start Of It All Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 12, 2009

1st in sermon series through Genesis. Looks at our Creator God and His significance in our lives.

THE START OF IT ALL For the next couple of months, with a few interruptions, I intend to preach through the book of Genesis. Genesis is a great book, in the greatest and best-selling book ever written. In Genesis you are first introduced to God. In Genesis you have the beginning of creation. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Relationship Busters Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Envy is the second pillar in unhealthy relationships that we’re going to look at this morning.

INTRO: There is a fable that Satan’s agents were failing in their various attempts to draw into sin a holy man who lived as a hermit in the desert of northern Africa. Every attempt had met with failure, so Satan, angered with the incompetence of his subordinates, became personally involved in the ...read more

Scripture: James 3:16

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Part 3 – Holiness Or Holy-Less Series

Contributed by Bryan Fink on Feb 2, 2009

To encourage believers to become legends of holiness.

[S] Today the Olympics and the race for the gold will come to a close. Thousands of Athletes representing hundreds of countries and millions of fans have gone to Beijing China to compete in the game of all games, the Olympics. World records were shattered and new legends rose to the top. In some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist