Sermons on Simple Pleasures:

Jesus - Absolute Victor

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 4, 2001

Jesus is completely victorious over sin and death

Are you a winner or a loser? We all want to be winners, don’t we? At the end of the game, we want to be on the side with 14 runs, like the White Sox had last night, instead of the team with 3 runs, like the Indians. Nike had a slogan a couple of years ago that reflected this attitude: "second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:25-26

Denomination: Baptist

Losing Sight Of The Goal

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 17, 2001

This sermon encourages Christians to stay focused on the goal that God has designed for our walk with Him.

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1 – 11 Title: “Losing Sight of The Goal” Introduction: It was a fog-shrouded morning, July 4, 1952, when a young woman named Florence Chadwick waded into the water off Catalina Island. She intended to swim the channel from the island to the California coast. Long-distance ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dangerous Intersections Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 7, 2002

Looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life.

DANGEROUS INTERSECTIONS OF LIFE By Jerry Falwell INTRODUCTION Today, I am looking at the dangerous intersections in our life that affect the rest of our life. These can be a crossroad, blind intersection, fork, traffic circle, or an intersection with multiple streets. Characteristics of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

"Pray For Me And I'll Pray For You…”

Contributed by J. Douglas Duty Jr. on Oct 29, 2001

#9 and final in series through James

“Pray for me and I’ll pray for you…” James 5:13-18 Many years ago, back when black and white television was the cutting edge of technology, there was a particular show that every kid watched - Superman – Superman was a great show! It had action, drama, and the good verses the evil. Superman ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

Signposts On The Wide Road Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Dec 14, 2001

Take a trip down the wide road that leads to destruction with Samson and read the warning signs.

Signposts along the Wide Road Text: Judges 14-16 Introduction Recruiting spies during the cold war--First they would ask for just a public information phone book, little by little they would ask for more. The enemy of our souls has a battle plan that’s very similar, The Scripture tells us ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Overcome Depression

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem.

HOW TO OVERCOME DEPRESSION OR DISCOURAGEMENT IN YOUR DEALINGS WITH DIFFICULT PEOPLE Ornery people tend to attract people who are prone to have low self-esteem. The reasons for this are many and varied, but some people feel secure around a strong leader who gives them a sense of strength, courage ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Judgment With Water Series

Contributed by Robbie Parsons on Sep 21, 2008

After expulsion from the Garden of Eden, man began to multiply greatly. So did his wickedness and evil. It was so bad, God decided to destroy the earth and every living thing on it. But in the middle of it all, there was still grace to be found. This

WICKEDNESS After the events in the garden, the Bible tells us Adam and Eve had three sons, one of which murdered his brother, as well as other sons and daughters. On writer has commented that with man’s extreme longevity of life, and with the population growth roughly the same as today’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-9

Denomination: United Methodist

Struggling Joy

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Sep 22, 2008

How can I make sound Christian decisions?

21For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 22If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 23I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 24but to remain in the flesh is more ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21-30

Denomination: United Methodist

It Is Not Good To Be Alone

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Oct 1, 2008

Pentecost 20(B) - God declares: "It is not good for the man to be alone." Therefore God creates companionship when he establishes marriage. Marriage is a lifelong, joyful commitment.

IT IS NOT GOOD TO BE ALONE (Outline) September 28, 2008 -- PENTECOST 20 -- Genesis 2:18-24 INTRO: Companionship is a very valuable commodity in our society today. Christian companionship, in marriage and in God’s church, brings special blessings. You and I trust one another because of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:18-24

Denomination: Lutheran

Finding Good/God In Adversity Series

Contributed by Tim Byrd on May 4, 2005

Part 9 in a series in Psam 119

Finding Good in Adversity Part 9 Sermon Series: A Word about the Word Date: May 11, 2003 P.M. Service Place: Allendale Baptist Text: Psalm 119: 65-72 Introduction As I looked and studied this 9th section in the 119th chapter I am reminded of the story of a man that went through great adversity: A ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:65-72

Denomination: Baptist

Would I Do That?”

Contributed by Donovan Myers on Jun 15, 2007

The tremendous commitment of Luke to Paul and the gospel is an example for us to follow.

Have you ever asked yourself the question, “Would I do that?” Especially after seeing some great act of brave heroism (like a daring rescue). Or maybe some ludicrous spectacle of depravity, done for money (as seen for example on TV shows like Fear Factor, or Jackass). The life of Saint Luke, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:9-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth As God Intended (Sermon #2) Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 17, 2007

Salvation is free; discipleship will cost everything we have

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #2 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires one to surrender themselves to God’s will for their lives. INTRO Last week we began a Bible series called Mushrooms and Maple Trees. Mushrooms sprout up overnight and then ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:34-38

Denomination: Nazarene

Whose Profit Are You Seeking

Contributed by David Rogers on Apr 20, 2007

A sermon dealing with what are in it for. For what profit are we striving. Profit for ourselves or for others. Are we doing it to honor God or glorify ourselves.

Whose Profit Are You Seeking Bro David Rogers Pastor Bethlehem Baptist Church Winona MS 1 Corinthians 10:1-33 Prayer Introduction Today we are all rushing about working for that next pay raise. But what is that pay raise really going to profit us? We often can’t see the big picture for striving ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-33

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness Yields Fruitfulness

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Nov 23, 2007

End Time 3 (A) - Believers are reminded that faithfulness yields fruitfulness. This means we are to always use God’s gifts and never abuse God’s gifts.

FAITHFULNESS YIELDS FRUITFULNESS (Outline) November 18, 2007 - END TIME 3 / SAINTS TRIUMPHANT - Matthew 25:14-30 INTRO: Jesus uses another parable to teach us about the seriousness of his judgment on the Last Day. Last week the parable of the ten virgins taught us to be prepared by ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Lutheran

Getting Your Big Rocks In

Contributed by Don Jaques on Sep 5, 2006

The only way to accomplish what is truly important in life is to get those priorities into your schedule first.

When it comes to our lives – two things are clear. There are more rocks than we’ve got jar space! If we want to make the most of our jar space - we’ve got to make sure to get the biggest rocks in first. As we come into another fall, there will be lots of “rocks” vying your time and attention. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational