Sermons on Simple Solution:

Recovery Through Repentance

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 7, 2011

Backsliding begins with a rationalization of one's behavior, and a relativistic approach to determining right and wrong in one's life. This message deals with the result of this faulty thinking, while offering the only solution to one's backslidden condit

Recovery through Repentance Text: Jer. 2:13; 3:22 Intro: Backsliding on God, whether that of an individual, or that of a nation, does not take place all at once; but it is a gradual process. This spiritual malady usually begins with little departures from the truth of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Your Mountain Has A Name

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 8, 2018

When we start to equate the solution to our problem, to our own ability. That's the moment unbelief enters the arena! That's the moment our faith, takes a back seat to our ability.

Your mountain has a name How many people here this morning have ever had a problem or need, you couldn’t figure out? How many of you exhausted every possible avenue, trying to come up with a solution to your dilemma? How many of you still have the problem? Isn’t that just like human nature? ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 33:1-3, Mark 11:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Be A Relevant Church Series

Contributed by Darian Catron on Jul 17, 2015

Do we believe that God is relevant to the needs of today? Do we believe that God is applicable to our needs today? If we believe that God is the solution, then what are we doing about it?

INTRODUCTION: Today there is a lot of talk about churches needing to be relevant. What that usually means for those who might believe this way is that churches must change their style – change their music, change their preaching, change their approach, change their methods to fit the culture ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:34-44, Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

I'm Stressed--Give Me Chips!

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 30, 2018

This messsage talked about what happens when we get stressed over the pressure of an overload of workand lack of sleep and we choose the ways of the world for a solution rather than the ways of Jesus.

I’m Stressed—Give Me Chips “Do not conform to the pattern of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:12 What does it feel like to be stressed? It could feel you are under pressure from an overload of work and lack of sleep. You are feeling a little bit irritable and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Nehemiah: A Man Of Prayer

Contributed by Reuben Gaskin on Jun 7, 2018

Nehemiah expressed sorrow after learning of the bad situation back home. He went to the LORD GOD in prayer for solution to the problem. Who do you go to when faced with a bad situation?

The main character in the story is Nehemiah. According to Chapter 1: 1, he was the son of Hacaliah and was one of the captives carried away from Israel. He was fortunate to find himself in the Palace. GOD is able to bless us no matter the circumstances. We read in Verse 2, that when a delegation ...read more

Google: What Are You Searching For? Series

Contributed by Mark Canfield on Nov 9, 2006

Is there one site that has the answers to the most relevant questions we face everyday of our lives? During this 5 week series, join us as we search together for the solutions to life’s most basic questions.

GOOGLE: What Are You Searching For? Page 4: IM Solutions For Most American’s the internet has become a Way of Life. Whether its for finding information or services they need, communicating with friends or clients, or just socializing, getting online is as natural today as going to the Mall or ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 4:4-6

Denomination: Christian Church

Pray And Believe! Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Sep 7, 2007

Based on the Parable of the Persistent widow, this sermon encourages people to pray and pray and pray again. We preached these sermons in conjunction with the Pray 21 project that brings youth and adults together to pray for 21 days.

BELIEVE AND PRAY! Believe and pray! This may sound backwards. Should we not pray believing that God will answer our prayers? Yes, but this simple little exercise of semantics puts the foundation of faith before the act of prayer. Many of us pray but few of us believe that our prayers will be ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Use Your Faith Series

Contributed by Jamie Wright on Jun 28, 2004

We need to practice our faith. Faith without works is dead. Christians need to learn to pracitce their faith. This message gives simple principles to use in practicing our faith!

How to Use Your Faith- Its Practice Pastor Jamie Wright * Maranatha Fellowship Church * 5-23-04 Hebrews 11:1“What is faith? It is the confident assurance that what we hope for is going to happen. It is the evidence of things we cannot see. (NLT) vs. 6 …without faith it is impossible to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

3 Steps Back To Organic Outreach Series

Contributed by Chris Oswald on Dec 6, 2001

Series outline on rediscovering the simplicity of sharing Jesus. A simple exposition of John 1:29- looking at Andrew’s experience w/ Jesus

This is an outline for a 3 week series called: "Learning to Breathe - rediscovering the simplicity of sharing Jesus." Who taught you how to breathe? Andrew has become famous for his invitations. Before every Billy Graham crusade they do something called "Operation Andrew." The basic idea behind ...read more

Scripture: John 1:29-42

Denomination: Baptist

Palm Sunday- What Do We Expect?

Contributed by Simon Harrison on Apr 5, 2001

A simple exploration of what Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem might have been like without the benefit of hindsight- and what this teaches us today.

I remember as a small child really enjoying palm Sunday. At a small church in the middle of nowhere, I have this memory of being given a palm cross and being told to wave it about. Waving things about was what I was normally told NOT to do, so perhaps this is why it stuck in my mind. The other ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

All New

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Jul 20, 2004

Introduction to study of Acts....two realities of building the kingdom of God....The blocks, God’s orders, and the mortar, our simple obedience.

THE WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC a fellowship of faith, family and friendships July 18, 2004 1The first account I composed, Theophilus, about all that Jesus began to do and teach, 2until the day when He was taken up to heaven, after He had by the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-26

Denomination: United Methodist

Having Peace Of Mind

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 11, 2005

We discuss how we can have true peace of mind by following 5 simple principles: none of which are found in the world.

Most people have anything but true peace of mind. That seems to be one of those things we all search for, but never really find, right? I heard an advertisement that said if you purchased their product, you could have total peace of mind, because if it didn’t work, you would get your money back. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: *other

The Early Morning Trials Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 21, 2006

This sermon is a very simple walk through of portions of the trials Jesus had to go through on the night he was betrayed with very brief application.

March 22, 2006 Matthew 27:1-2 Early in the morning, all the chief priests and the elders of the people came to the decision to put Jesus to death. They bound him, led him away and handed him over to Pilate, the governor. In the last hour of darkness we saw Judas hand Jesus over for trial ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-2

Denomination: Lutheran

What Do You Know! Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Oct 29, 2005

You know more than you think. John gives us 3 simple things to know that will help our faith grow

INTRODUCTION • I have enjoyed our journey through the book of John. I hope this book both challenged and encouraged you in your walk with Jesus. • I believe there are times when we can get overwhelmed by all the things we should and need to know concerning our faith. • We can get so overwhelmed ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mastering The Art Of Prayer

Contributed by James Snyder on Sep 14, 2006

Many Christians continue day after day in a much-depleted spiritual condition for the simple reason, they don’t know how to pray.

Donald Trump published a New York Times bestseller entitled, "The Art of the Deal." In that book, he outlines strategies he developed in mastering the art of negotiation. As a world-renowned dealmaker, Trump’s strategies are well worth investigating. His success in this area makes his book somewhat ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:5-13

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance