Sermons on Sores:

But It's Not Fair: Unjust Suffering Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 11, 2007

Believers strengthen their resolve in persecution when they are armed with an understanding of the 1) Attitude of Christ, 2) the Will of God, 3) the Transformation from the past, and 4) the Hope of eternal life.

When 53-year-old Danny Anderson was feeding his horses Monday night, a 5-foot rattler slithered onto his central Washington property. Anderson and his 27-year-old son, Benjamin, pinned the snake with an irrigation pipe and cut off its head with a shovel. A few more strikes to the head left it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

0810 Trinityx: The Weakness Of Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 12, 2007

The Gospel passage today seems to portray Jesus as weak, unable to save even His own family of people. How can God the Son be said to be weak? If Christ cannot save even His own earthly people, can He save us?

Sermon: The Weakness of Jesus Text: Luke 19:41-47 Occasion: Trinity X Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Providence REC When: Sunday, August 12, 2007 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of the Father, and of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-47

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Help Wanted, Help Needed Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Aug 24, 2007

Lessons to be learned from the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

At 3:20am on the morning of March 13, 1964, 28-yr old Kitty Genovese was returning home in a nice middle-class area of Queens, NY. She parked her car in a parking lot near her apartment complex, turned off her lights, then started to walk to her apartment building only about 35 yards away. She ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

Sin's Seductive Snare Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 13, 2004

David, Pt. 10 of 15

SIN’S SEDUCTIVE SNARE (2 SAMUEL 11) When the 50-year-old former Haiti president Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled in 2004 after 13 years in power, he left 8.5 million Haitians more miserable and disillusioned than ever. Aristede was the nation’s first democratically elected president but he followed in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-27

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Poverty Of Self-Sufficiency Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 24, 2004

As we look at the first Beatitude this morning, I wonder if those listening to Jesus wished they had a dictionary with them because it must have seemed like He was speaking a different language.

The Poverty of Self-Sufficiency I’ve received some wonderful green and gold gifts recently. This Packer headband keeps my ears warm, and this cap announces my allegiance for all to see. This Packer Christmas stocking came filled with Snicker bars; and I even received some “Lambeau loafers” as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:3

Denomination: Baptist

God The Healer (Jehovah Rapha) Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 3, 2005

This morning our focus is on yet another name for God – Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals.

Beth and I were out on a driving date Monday night. It’s one of our favorite things to do. We just get in the car, pick up a couple decafs and talk while we cruise the town. As we were going down one street, we saw three young women walking to their car. I slowed down because it was icy and just ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:26, Isaiah 53:5

Denomination: Baptist

6 Important Elements Regarding Salvation Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Apr 5, 2005

Important truths about what needs to happen for salvation to occur

Whoever will call upon the name of the Lord will be saved. January 1979 – made that call - MAX LUCADO, in one of his books, tells a story that he read about a newlywed couple that had a honeymoon disaster. They arrived at the hotel in the wee hours with high hopes. They had reserved a large room ...read more

Scripture: Romans 10:13-21

Critical Decisions

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2005

King Hezekiah made at least 4 critical decisions that had long lasting and even eternal consequences. We also have some critical decisions to make.

CRITICAL DECISIONS By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 2 Kings 18:1-3; 1 Peter 4:17-18; Exodus 20:2-6; 2 Kings 18:13 & 19; 2 Kings 19:6-7; 2 Kings 19:10-13; 2 Kings 19:14-15; 2 Kings 19:32-37; 2 Kings 20:1-3; 12-15; Matthew 7:6; 2 Kings 20:16-20 2 Kings 18:1-3, "Now it came to pass in the third ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Epilogue

Contributed by Chris Talton on Oct 27, 2003

Greatness with God is not measured by the same standards as men measure greatness.

Sept. 28, 2003 Esther 10 “Epilogue” INTRODUCTION His name is Muhammed Ali, and they call him “The Greatest.” With good reason. As an amateur, he had 108 boxing bouts. Because of his wins in those fights, he gained 6 Kentucky Golden Gloves championships, two National Golden Gloves ...read more

Scripture: Esther 10:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Called To Serve

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 31, 2003

God gives us gifts to offer back to His service.

Called To Serve Acts 6:1-6 One Sunday morning the pastor was trying to move his congregation from being spectators to becoming participants in the ministry of the Kingdom. He had prayed all week that the Lord would open the eyes of all of those who called the church “home.” The pastor knew that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Coming Into Focus Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Oct 25, 2005

Launch sermon in a series through the book of Nehemiah exploring the pursuit of God’s vision for our lives. Sermon addresses the birthing of vision, and the connection of concern to vision.

(Visual Aids - Placed a large pile of rocks on the stage, simulating wall rubble. Picked up rocks, and dropped them during message illustration of the rocks of life.) What a great time of year! This is by far my favorite time of year in Central Kentucky. I love the cooler temperatures. I love ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

Does Suffering Mean God Has Abandoned Me? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

Not even the worst afflictions you might face can cancel out God¡¦s purpose or God¡¦s favor in your life.

You might have heard that, on the next to last day of our vacation, Nancy and I were rear-ended as we were pulling off the freeway in San Jose, California. Thankfully we weren¡¦t hurt, but the car was undriveable, and we were 850 miles from home without transportation. For a while we felt not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Willing Heart Series

Contributed by Wes Humble on Nov 17, 2006

Christmas sermon

Lead Characters in a Christmas Drama: A Willing Heart Luke 1: 46-55 We are talking about the characters from the original Christmas Drama. Those people that God chose to play the roles. Last week we took a good look at Joseph the man who acted as the earthly father of Jesus. This week we are ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: *other

Take Me To The Happy Place Series

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Mar 29, 2007

This is form a series on attitudes I did. I use a lot of ideas from a book entitled Lord Change My Attitude by James MacDonald.

LIFE IS AN ATTITUDE – PICK A GOOD ONE Take Me To The Happy Place Sunday February 11, 2007 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:2, 1 Timothy 6:6-10 Intro. A. How many of you have heard that express, “Take Me To The Happy Place”? Who can tell me what it means? Can you give me one word that would ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10

Denomination: Holiness

How You Can Have The Power Of God Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Dec 4, 2002

God wants to fill our powerless lives with His power and strength.

Danny Simpson, a 24-year-old Canadian, was sentenced to 6 years in jail for robbing a bank in Ottawa, Canada of $6,000. The gun he used in the robbery, however, ended up in a Canadian museum. The .45 caliber Colt semi-automatic turned out to be an antique made in 1918 by the Ross Rifle Company of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-40

Denomination: Pentecostal