Sermons on Sins Of Ommission:

God's Final Harvest Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 16, 2012

The good news about the parable of the weeds is we don’t have to speculate about the meaning, the Lord gives us a full interpretation. Four personal lessons we can apply to our lives.

INTRODUCTION In Matthew 13 Jesus tells seven classic parables about the Kingdom of heaven. Last week we studied the parable of the Sower, which also is recorded in Mark and Luke. Today we’re going to examine the parable of the “Wheat and Weeds,” which appears only in Matthew. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Baptist

The Only Word Jesus Doesn't Understand Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Aug 17, 2012

The miracle of the feeding of the 5,000 and the one word Jesus doesn’t understand: ONLY and three lessons we can learn from this miracle.

INTRODUCTION I’ve entitled this message, “The ONLY Word Jesus Doesn’t Understand.” Words can be hard to understand, especially English words. For instance, someone wrote: “English is a crazy language. There is no egg in eggplant, nor ham in hamburger; a pineapple is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

What's Eating You? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 12, 2011

A study of chapter 1 verses 1 through 21

Daniel 1: 1 – 21 What’s Eating You? 1 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came to Jerusalem and besieged it. 2 And the Lord gave Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, with some of the articles of the house of God, which he carried ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Where Is The Spirit Leading? Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Sep 14, 2011

This all shows that when we stubbornly disobey God • In those times when we willfully disregard His will • If we repent we can rediscover His guidance and rejoin Him in His work.

Where is the Spirit leading? September 18, 2011 Scripture: Acts 16:1-15 Introduction I don't know if anyone's counting but we've been studying the book of Acts together now for about eight months and we've covered a lot of basic Christian truth. 1. We’ve learned about MISSIONS o How ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Just Do It Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 18, 2011

We show we know God when we do what He says.

Just Do It 1 John 2:3-11 Rev. Brian Bill 9/18/11 Do you ever try to accomplish too much at the same time? Sometimes I think I’m a master at multi-tasking but then something usually happens to remind me that I should be doing only one thing at a time. This past Tuesday morning, I stopped by ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-11

Denomination: Baptist

I'm Not Leaving Empty

Contributed by Apostle Bobby Hogan on Sep 21, 2011

God not only promised the children of Israel that he would deliver them, but that when they came out they would come out with a high hand and great blessings, "that promise is for you too" claim it today, I'm not leaving Empty

“And he said unto Abram, Know of a surety that thy seed shall be a stranger in a land that is not theirs, and shall serve them; and they shall afflict them four hundred years; And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Handle Tragedy

Contributed by Michael Luke on Oct 2, 2011

Four principles that help us deal with tragedy

“HOW TO HANDLE TRAGEDY” SELECTED PASSAGES OPEN The Poisonwood Bible is a novel written by Barbara Kingsolver. It’s about a family who in 1959 move from the state of Georgia in the USA to a small village in the Belgian Congo to swerve as missionaries. The family is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Made To Serve Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Apr 11, 2012

The question I put to you today is, “Are you serving your King”. No country is going to be spared when all hell breaks loose, only citizens of the Kingdom of God.

Some of you may be following the story that Israel is strongly considering attacking Iran’s nuclear facilities by the end of the spring. We have to remember that any middle eastern war is a Holy war. Middle Eastern countries see the West as Christian, we’re all Christians to them. And ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

One Man Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 15, 2012

As many search for the ”One Thing” the meaning and purpose for their lives I want to point us to the “One Man” who can reveal to us what that “One Thing” is for each of us. That One Man is Jesus!

Series: One Thing Illustration: I watched years ago the movie “City Slickers” were one old cowboy and a city slicker are discussing what is the main focus of life. In other words “What is the meaning of life?” and the old cowboy hold his ginger up and says, “Life is about one thing and one thing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

My Role In The Church Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 4, 2011

Why should you join a local congregation when you become a Christian? The message explores your vital role in the assembly where God places you.

“There are varieties of gifts, but the same Spirit; and there are varieties of service, but the same Lord; and there are varieties of activities, but it is the same God who empowers them all in everyone. To each is given the manifestation of the Spirit for the common good. To one is given through ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Fear Series

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on Jan 5, 2013

Fear can propell you towards faith in God, or it can paralyze you from fulfilling Gods purpose for your life.

AVOIDING LIFES CLIFFS Facing Fear Matthew 14:22-32 INTRODUCTION A man was being chased by a tiger. He ran as hard as he could until he was at the edge of a cliff with the tiger in hot pursuit. The man looked over the edge of the cliff and saw a branch growing out of the side of the cliff a few feet ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Wealth Of Contentment Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

I want my audience to become very conscious of the effects of covetousness and to replace it with contentment

I was doing OK. Really, I was. Life was pretty good. But then, I heard that if I want to feel right, I need to get a Bowflex. I don’t have a Bowflex, so, I suddenly realize I’m not as healthy as I should be. I can’t be. That guy in the ad has better abs than I do – ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Lessons From Failure Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jun 21, 2012

If we're going to rebound from failure, we must appreciate the past, be faithful in the present, and trust God for the future.

Several years ago, Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Bob Patterson described one of his pitches, which the Cincinnati Reds' Barry Larkin hit for a game-winning home run: “It was a cross between a screwball and a change-up. It was a screw-up.” (Wall Street Journal, 7/9/96; Leadership, Vol. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Pursuing The Rock Of Ages-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jun 28, 2012

1 of 2. Moses revealed Israel’s need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. God’s word encourages our need to seek/pursue the Rock of Ages. Who searches for OR How do we pursue the Rock of Ages? A pursuit of the Rock of Ages considers...

PURSUING The ROCK Of AGES--I—Deuteronomy 32:3-4, 15, 18 VBS Theme: Gold Rush—Searching for the Rock of Ages! Attention: The value of Gold today’s commodities market. Sat. June 24, 2012—Gold commodities were worth $1,566.90 per troy ounce or ~31.1g which = ~1.1oz. Is that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

And The Winner Is...esther! Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 8, 2013

In this sermon, we consider the part of the story of Esther where she enters the contest and wins the kings heart and the crown. For application, we wrestle with the questions: Where were the parents and was Esther always godly?

Introduction: A. The story is told of a man who after being away on a business trip, thought it would be nice to bring a little gift home to his wife. 1. The man went into a store and asked the clerk, “Can you recommend some perfume as a gift for my wife?” 2. The clerk showed him a ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:2-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ