Sermons on Soft Heart:

A Real Christian

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jan 15, 2010

This message brings to light several of Jesus' characteristic that we Christians should follow.

Text: “Of His own will He brought us forth by the word of truth, that we might be a kind of firstfruits of His creatures” (James 1:18). What do we mean by “a real Christian”? Many people say they are Christian. Out of curiosity, I have asked people how they know they are ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-27

Denomination: Christian Church

Crazy Like A Christian Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This continues my series through the book of Acts.

“Crazy Like a Christian” Acts 25-26 August 10, 2008 It’s what Patsy Cline sang that that was what she was, for making the mistake of falling in love. It’s what Paul Simon sang that he still was, “after all these years”. Alanis Morrisette and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Four Trees Of Easter

Contributed by Charles Goza on Jan 19, 2010

The four significant events in the last week of Jesus' life involved trees and can be likened to spiritual development in our life.

Four Trees of Easter John 12:12-19 . TREES PLAY A MAJOR ROLE IN THE SCRIPTURE. MANY SIGNIFICANT EVENTS TOOK PLACE UNDER TREES. 1. Sin originated from eating fruit from the Forbidden Tree. 2. The first clothes were leaves from a fig tree. 3. Gen. 18. Under a grove of oak trees God told ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19

Denomination: Baptist

Principles For Better Living

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 22, 2010

Scriptural principles to make life better. 1- Stay cool, don’t blow your cool 2- Try faith, don’t let faithlessness rule 3- Be possessed, don’t give in to obsession

INTRO.- ILL.- I like the story about the preacher who had a microphone in his hand as he preached, and as he moved around the platform he would jerk the cord as he went. Then he moved to one side, getting wound up in the cord and nearly tripping before jerking it again. After several circles ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:24-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living For Jesus In The Real World

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jan 22, 2010

*Here in the real world God: -Calls us to some difficult decisions. -Blesses us with excellent examples. -Leads us with dependable directions. -Gives us priceless presents.

Living for Jesus in the Real World 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church - December 30, 2009 *I can’t believe it’s been 20 years, but Alan Jackson wrote this country hit: Cowboys don't cry, -- And heroes don't die. And good always wins -- Again and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18, 2 Thessalonians 3:14, 2 Thessalonians 3:15

Denomination: Baptist

A Mutual Assurance Company

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 23, 2010

In order to feel fully at home in the church, we begin with praying for one another, we learn both to receive and to give to one another, and we abandon top-down thinking.

Isn’t it astounding, the power of the group? Isn’t it amazing that an otherwise normal, there, healthy, together person can be in a group and feel so wrong? Have you ever been in a group that was sending out such negative vibes that you just wanted to get out of there? Somehow you even felt ashamed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-17

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Holy Living - Part 2

Contributed by Peter Fisher on Jan 23, 2010

Exposition of the words in Colossians - Compassion, Kindness, Meekness, Humility, Patience, Forgiveness, Love

Rules for Holy living – part 2 Reminders of part 1 Margaret spoke to us last week and covered the first part of Paul's instructions to the Colossians. In case you weren't here or like me your memory isn't that good lets look back and see what Paul was saying. Take a look back at verse 1 ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-14

Denomination: Anglican

Serving In The Shadows Series

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jan 26, 2010

A sermon examining those who serve behind the scenes.

SERVING IN THE SHADOWS Acts 1:15-26 (Antioch Baptist Church – Sunday March 9th, 2025) Church history records the names of many devoted servants of God. The Book of Acts tells us about Paul, Silas, Barnabas, Mark, Luke, and many others. We know the names of notable preachers, pastors, and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:15-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Successful Christian Living Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jan 27, 2010

This sermon looks at four aspects of Successful Christian Living. 1. Face your SHORT-COMINGS 2. Let go of your PAST 3. Focus on the FUTURE 4. Fight to the WIN

The Joy of Successful Christian Living Our text for today is found in Philippians chapter three. Please follow along with me as I read – Paul is speaking and he says: “Not that I have already attained, or am already perfected; but I press on, that I may lay hold of that for which ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"It Cannot Be Earned Or Repaid"

Contributed by Norm Story on Jan 29, 2010

God's gracious love that we cannot earn, control or repay

"It Cannot be Earned or Repaid" 2010 2 Kings 5:1-14 Ephesians 2:1-8 2 kin 5:1-14 The Healing of Naaman Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Aram, was a great man and in high favor with his master, because by him the Lord had given victory to Aram. The man, though a mighty warrior, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Speaking Evil Of Others” Vs. "Righteous Judgment” Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 1, 2010

James warns against speaking evil against a brother in Christ and teaches that when one is guilty, then they also become guilty of judging the law.

INTRODUCTION #22 1. Open your bibles to James 4:11&12. 2. In James 4:11 the command “do not speak evil of one another, brethren” is a continuation of warnings spoken of in James 4:1&2 where James warned against the “wars and fighting’s” going on among members of the church due to selfish and ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Can Dry Bones Live?

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

God wants to resurrect some dry bones...He wants to meet us where we are...whether that is in the midst of very difficult and trying circumstances, as some of you are facing...or even if you just realize that your direction in life is not the one God has

CAN DRY BONES LIVE? EZEKIEL 37:1 14 Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall.... According to those who know about such things, this piece of wisdom is a relic thousands of years old. Versions of this nursery rhyme have appeared in 8 European languages. But in it's early stages, Humpty Dumpty was a riddle. ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

It's Raining In My House Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 11, 2010

The first in a series of sermons on the home and family. This sermon concentrates on conflicts and communication in marriage and family.

INTRO: Storms come I've lived in shacks My mom lived in cars I've lived in hotels „« Storms come Remarried...step children In the country...in the city A palace or an apartment...storms come You have a house and not a home You need a place of refuge The church is not to take the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pastors Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Apr 26, 2010

A pastor needs to be a man who loves God, loves His word, and loves His people.

EVERY NATION CHURCH BANGKOK PASTORS Thank you for the privilege of letting me share with you today. I’ve only been here a few months and ENCB has definitely become my spiritual family. I’ve felt very welcome and at home here. I’ve also had the privilege of going to other Every ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Gift We Can't Refuse Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on Apr 28, 2010

How we respond to the true meaning and significance of Christmas is – as we'll see this morning – a choice between choosing the blessings of a Holy and Loving God committed to honor His rules and expectations; OR choosing instead a life under the auspices

“WHY CHRISTMAS IS A GIFT WE CAN'T REFUSE” 2nd In Series: “Why Christmas Is Not Optional” Rev. Todd G. Leupold, Perth Bible Church, 12/20/2009 AM INTRODUCTION: This Christmas season we are taking a closer look at why “Christmas” - in it's truest and purest ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist