Sermons on Soft Heart:

One Of Us, One With Him Series

Contributed by Christopher Lanham on Jun 18, 2011

Baptism is God's sign and seal that Jesus was made one of us and that through faith we become one with him.

One of Us, One with Him Matthew 3:13-17 Cascades Fellowship CRC, JX MI March 9, 2003 1st Sunday of Lent Today is the first Sunday of Lent. Lent is a season of preparation – a time in which we observe spiritual disciplines to prepare for the joy of Easter. A part of that discipline is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 3:13-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Is The Judge Unjust?

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 19, 2011

Why does a just God delay justice? How can a loving God allow evil? Why do we think we can judge God by our standards?

Have you ever felt that God was just like the judge in Luke’s parable? Perhaps you have a problem, a need, a pain, a burning question; you bring it before God, and - nothing happens. You remember what Jesus said about persisting in prayer, so you go on battering at the heavenly gates - for ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Open Door Policy Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jun 22, 2011

It isn't size, or status, or wealth, or popularity that measures the worth of the church: it is faithfulness.

We began the week with the story of the Chicago nightclub fire in which 21 people were killed as they rushed to the exit. The club had already been cited for overcrowding and other safety violations - like not enough doors and windows. What happened was that a bouncer used pepper spray to break ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guilt

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 24, 2011

This sermon will help you determine the source of your guilt, and instruct you how to get rid of it.

Guilt Acts 24:16 By: JB Hall Introduction: Guilt is an issue we all experience and need to learn how to deal with. Webster’s 1828 Dictionary gives us a very long and detailed definition of genuine guilt. It describes genuine guilt like this, and I quote: GUILT, n. gilt. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Baptist

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jun 26, 2011

We all have questions when what we have believed gets challenged. Well, the Jews had some questions for Paul that Paul seeks to respond to briefly. Ultimately he leads them to the bad news about themselves that prepares them for the good news of Jesus C

Questions & Answers, Bad News & Good News Romans 3:1-31 Slide Intro Questions, Questions. We all have questions sometimes. Sometimes when we have grown up believing something or living a certain way and someone comes and contradicts what we learned growing up or what we have believed for most of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bad Girl Gone Good

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 27, 2011

This sermon is about the Rahab, a 'bad girl gone good'. It explains what it takes to find release from your life of wickedness and escape the judgment of God.

Bad Girl Gone Good Joshua, Chapter 2 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: We’ve all heard accounts of a good girl gone bad. Well, today I’d like to preach a message about a Bad Girl Gone Good. Today I’d like to preach a message on Rahab. 1. Verse 1 – Rahab was a ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Deceived

Contributed by Jb Hall on Jun 29, 2011

This sermon will help you identify dangerous deceptions, expose them, and overcome them.

Deceived Matthew 7:13 – 27 By: JB Hall Introduction: Everyone hates to be deceived; to think something to be true, or real, or genuine, only to find out it is not, that you have been deceived. Deception is not only disappointing; it can be very destructive, depending on the type of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-27

Denomination: Baptist

How To Grieve Without Obsessing

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 5, 2011

Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss.

20110703 The Third Sunday After Pentecost - Web Site Title: How to Grieve without Obsessing Text: II Samuel 1 – 2:7 Thesis: Christians have the emotional and spiritual resources to cope with loss. Introduction On July 4, 1776, just 235 years ago, the Continental Congress adopted The ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Concerning The Collection - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 9, 2011

This sermon examines the first of eight principles "concerning the collection."

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of finances. For the next four Sundays I plan to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Family Ties Series

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Jul 9, 2011

Everyone who calls on God the Father in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ is connected, willy-nilly, to every other Christian. We haven’t any choice about it. We are one, like it or not.

Do you know what the Zen Buddhist said to the hot dog vendor? “Make me one with everything.” English is a remarkably flexible language. You can play wonderful games with it. “Make for me one hot dog with everything on it” is a far cry from the Buddhist ideal, which is in fact to become One with ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God Our Refuge

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 13, 2011

We all have to live in a troubled world & to make matters worse we all have personal troubles we have to work through. God's plan however is that we would fine a place of refuge in all the troubles of life.

Bunbury Sun am 10/072011 “God our refuge” Intro: *** The famed survival expert Bear Grylls was shooting a survival show in Norway not too long ago teaching people how to survive in some of the worst weather conditions. Parts of Norway are known for being amongst the wettest places in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 9:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Real Faith Can Do - The Great Commision Part 3 Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jul 23, 2011

Mark's version of the Great Commission tells us that the Good News will be accompanied by sign's. God's Power is being displayed in power in the world today.

July 24, 2011 Morning Worship Text: Mark 16:15-18 Subject: The Great Commission Title: What Real Faith Can Do – The Great Commission Part 3 Before the age of the GPS, whenever we would take a vacation we always had to rely on the Rand McNally Road Atlas and highway signs to get us to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Planning Your Departure

Contributed by John Perry on Jul 24, 2011

A young man who was dropped into the Alaskan wilderness with supplies, film, firearms & ammunition to photograph the wilderness forgot one important detail of his trip ....

Bunbury Wed pm 20/07/11 “Planning your departure” Intro: *** A young man set out on the adventure of a lifetime & tragically became stranded & died in the harsh conditions of the Alaskan wilderness. His adventure began in the spring of 1981, when he was flown into the desolate north ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:29

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Servant, My Chosen One Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who will bring justice to the nations.

I really enjoy DESIGN and construction. Civil Engineering. Lost assignment (but don’t tell the outcome). I know that when we build a home there are THREE things needed: foundation, brick walls and a roof. Just can’t have a house with foundation, walls and a roof. Here’s a picture ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Remarkable Testimony Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Jul 24, 2011

The servant who labours under the burden placed upon him.

Being involved in gospel ministry is the GREATEST thing you can do with your life. There will be days when you say to yourself, ‘Praise the Lord! I love making an ETERNAL difference in the lives of people! I love TEACHING Bible lessons to the kids. I love SINGING in the choir. I love helping ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed