Sermons on Siloam:

Beware Of The Yeast

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 30, 2006

The leaven of the Pharisees and Sadducees was in direct opposition to the unleavened "Bread of Life".

Text: “Be careful,” Jesus said to them. “Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees” (Matthew 16:6) NIV. Another word used in the place of “yeast” is the word “leaven”. Yeast is used in baking and causes the dough to rise or “puff up”. Yeast is really a living organism ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:6-12

Denomination: Christian Church

"Ho!"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 12, 2006

Isaiah cried out for attention because he had a very encouraging invitation to convey. Then Jesus came (John 7:37,38) and gave the invite in Person.

“Ho! Every one who thirsts, come to the waters; And you who have no money come, buy and eat. Come, buy wine and milk Without money and without cost. “Why do you spend money for what is not bread, And your wages for what does not satisfy? Listen carefully to Me, and eat what is good, And delight ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-3

Denomination: Orthodox

Energized For Victorious Living

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Sep 5, 2006

Before Jesus ascended into heaven He gave His disciples the promise that He would send the Holy Spirit to fill them and empower them so they could continue His work and ministry on earth.

Energized for Victorious Living “Come Thirsty” John 7:37-39 As we celebrate this Labor Day weekend it’s a good time to reflect on our work. Whatever your work is you should be able to work and bring glory to God. If you’re retired your retirement should be lived to bring glory to God. When ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

The "I's" Have It

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Apr 24, 2002

Nine words that begin with the letter "I", which defeat the true power of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

As we look at the actions or inaction’s of life, and especially in the Church, we can see some REASONS for why things happen or don’t happen.....and we also can see some EXCUSES for why things happen or don’t happen. A. When I first thought of this subject, I was narrowly applying ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:23-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thirsty?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 3, 2002

We are designed to be satisfied.

THIRSTY? John 7:37-39 S: Life Th: Living water Pr: WE ARE DESIGNED TO BE SATISFIED. ?: How? KW: Courses of action TS: Since we are designed to be satisfied, we will find in our study of John 7:37-39 three courses of action we take to accomplish that state of contentedness. The _____ course of ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perspective On Our National Tragedy Series

Contributed by W. Bryan Wheeler on Dec 17, 2001

Where was God, when the terrorists attacked on September 11th 2001?

‘GOD’S PERSPECTIVE ON OUR NATIONAL TRAGEDY’ Preached on September 16th 2001 Text: Jeremiah 18:1-12 Intro: The terrorist attack on our country this past Tuesday has had a profound effect upon our nation. We were shocked when we saw the pictures of that commercial airliner crashing into the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Such A Fuss

Contributed by Paul Decker on Aug 28, 2002

We are either for or against Jesus.

SUCH A FUSS John 7:40-52 S: Jesus Th: Jesus as a cause of division Pr: WE ARE EITHER FOR OR AGAINST JESUS. ?: How? How is it observed? KW: Stages TS: We will find in our study of John 7:40-52 three stages that demonstrate how we can either be for or against Jesus. The ____ stage ...read more

Scripture: John 7:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

The Way In

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jun 24, 2003

We rejoice in our Shepherd!

THE WAY IN John 10:1-21 S: Jesus as Shepherd Th: The watch care of our Shepherd Pr: WE REJOICE IN OUR SHEPHERD! ?: Why? KW: Reasons TS: We will find in our study of John 10:1-21 six reasons why we rejoice in Jesus our Shepherd. The _____ reason is that Jesus… I. CONNECTS (1-6) II. COMPLETES ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

God The Healer Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 9, 2003

God is the God who heals us in every way.

God Stories – Attributes of God June 8, 2003 God the Healer John 9:1-12 WHO SINNED HERE? – Story by Bob Lupton found in “Theirs is the Kingdom” Who sinned?" the disciples asked him. A tragedy like this doesn’t just happen-it’s caused. The man was born blind. It couldn’t be his fault, could ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-12, Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: *other

Sweet Potatoes In My Coffee Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jun 15, 2008

God is our loving Heavenly Father.

“Sweet Potatoes in my Coffee” Luke 13:1-9 Introduction The memory of one particular evening when my wife and I lived in Florida remains fresh in my mind. We were invited by some friends to listen to their children’s contemporary Christian band play some of their new songs at the “Coffee Spot” in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Steps To An Overflowing Life

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jul 13, 2008

Jesus calls us to come and drink deeply of the springs of eternal life. The work of the Holy Spirit is to fill us and overflow with the fruit of the Spirit.

Steps to An Overflowing Life Steps to an Overflowing Life John 7:37-39 Have you ever been so thirsty that all you could think about was getting a cool drink of water? I can remember times when I was driving a combine cutting and thrashing wheat when I became extremely thirsty. Cutting wheat in ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Free Methodist

Repentance: The Forgotten Word In Posititve Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Franklin Kirksey on Feb 5, 2008

Repentance: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching by Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey encourages pastors to preach the whole counsel of God.

<B>REPENTANCE: The Forgotten Word in Positive Preaching</B> Acts 17:30-31 By Dr. Franklin L. Kirksey INTRODUCTION “Repentance has been called the forgotten word in positive preaching. Dr. Don M. Boone, pastor of First Baptist Church, [Vancleave], Mississippi, has written a helpful book ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:30-31

Denomination: Baptist

Instructions For Those Who Get Sick ! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James gives instructions for those who get sick which puts a responsibility upon the sick to let other members of the church know that they are sick and not to leave it up to others to find out about their sickness by accident.

INTRODUCTION #34 1. Open your bibles to James 5:14. Here, James ask the question: “Is anyone among you sick”? Let those of us who are not sick think about this question for a few moments. 2. Most all congregations have a large number on the sick list at all times. James’ ...read more

Scripture: James 5:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Does God Allow Suffering And Evil?

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Oct 12, 2009

The question why does God allow suffering and evil is one of the most significant questions of this or any other time.

Why does God allow suffering and evil? Why are babies born blind? Why is a promising life snuffed out as it is on the rise? Why are there wars in which thousands of innocent people are killed, children are burned beyond recognition and many are maimed for life?. There may be times when you find ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Pentecostal

Heaven- The New Jerusalem

Contributed by Neil Richardson on Mar 16, 2008

What will and won’t be in heaven

Revelation 21-22:5- ‘Heaven- the New Jerusalem’ Intro Notions of Jerusalem • Archaeology & the Bible. “In Jerusalem in 1880 some school boys were wading in the Pool of Siloam when one…discovered some peculiar…marks that looked like writing. When they informed their teacher, Professor Conrad Schick, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist