Sermons on Source Of Doubt:

Unconditional Security? (Pt. 2) Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Jul 30, 2004

A two-part series; based on passages from the gospel of John and the book of Hebrews.

Cable television mogul Ted Turner (who once owned CNN, TBS and others) criticized fundamentalist Christianity and said Jesus probably would "be sick to his stomach" over the way his ideas have been "twisted," the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported. Turner made his remarks at a banquet in ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-39

Denomination: Other

Silent Answers

Contributed by Bob Reish on Aug 8, 2004

God’s answers are often in His silence

Silent Answers John 11: 1-44 Opening illustration: When Jenelle was born I expected a to ¡§feel¡¨ ¡§something¡¨. I did not ¡§feel¡¨¡¨anything¡¨. I was disappointed because I had unrealistic expectations about something that I did not know about. We often get disappointed in God because we ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Faith Or Fantasy Part Ii

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This is the second sermon dealing with the difference between faith in God and mere fantasy on our part.

Faith Or Fantasy Part II We have been looking at Nehemiah for the last two messages. We have seen a man that was willing to leave the luxury of living in the palace, to go do what God had laid on his heart to do. The city of Jerusalem, which was the home of Nehemiah’s grandparents and ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Facing Enemies Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Aug 14, 2004

The enemy of God comes against his people. What do you do when faced with forces against your faith? God’s word supplies many examples.

Jesus has Enemies – Acts 4:1-22 How do you give allegiance to a government that aligns itself against God’s will? Last week, a three judge panel of the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled unanimously in a South Carolina case that using Jesus’ name at a town council meeting at the invocation is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When Cirumstances Are Desperate Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Aug 23, 2004

Connecting with God’s abundance is often missed out in our world that believes in hoarding

When circumstances are desperate A bus carrying only ugly people crashes into an oncoming truck and everyone inside dies. When they get to meet their Maker, because of the grief they have experienced, He decides to grant them one wish each before they enter Heaven. They’re all lined up, and God ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

"Why I'm Not Mad At God"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Aug 25, 2004

But you might ask, how can I trust in a God that I am angry at? The theme of this message: Three things that help me to trust in God.

Title: “The Cry of the Widow” Introduction: Life is unfair. Why is the widow crying out to the unjust judge? Life has not been fair to her. This life is an obstacle course. Think of all of the things that might beset us. The world is under a curse. Human nature is has an antichrist ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Part 3: Great Faith Series

Contributed by Brad Froese on Aug 30, 2004

A challenge to be people of Great Faith. It’s more than just head belief: it’s heart belief. Believing without depending on our natural senses.

“Weapons of Spiritual Warfare Series, Part III: Great Faith” This morning is part three of our 3-fold series on the weapons of spiritual warfare. Allow me to introduce spiritual warfare weapon number 3: Great Faith. Not just faith: Great Faith. All the other spiritual weapons are null and void ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Three Faith Anchors

Contributed by Clarence Peters on Sep 8, 2004

Endurance is inspired by the resurrection, by our love for others, and by the prospect of reward at the finish line.

Three Faith Anchors Text: 2 Tim 2:8-13 9/3/04 Function: The listener will take courage to continue in the faith amidst possible discouragement. Every day, people like you face difficult circumstances. Some of these things you face just might be hard hitting enough so that your faith takes a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-13

Denomination: Mennonite

Traveling Beyond The Impossible Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real Believer can count on God to overcome the impossible without knowing how he will do it. (Part 3 "Passing Lifes Tests - The How Test")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part III - Traveling Beyond the Impossible - The ‘How’ Test Hebrews 11:11-12 INTRODUCTION a. Movie - Pearl Harbour. When challenged by the Japanese opposition President Roosevelt stands from his wheel chair and says, “Don’t tell me it can’t be done!” b. A sign ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:11-12

Denomination: *other

Traveling With Trust Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

A real believer can trust Gods purposes without knowing why he acts in some ways. (Part 4 "Passing Life’s Tests - the ’why’ test)

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 PART IV - Traveling with Trust - The “Why?” Test. Hebrews 11:17-19 INTRODUCTION There is a saying that goes, “Suspicion enters the door through which love and trust exit.” You know when I read the story of Abraham and Isaac, and how God asked Abraham to slay ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Hold Fast

Contributed by David Parks on Jun 2, 2004

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? Sooner or later we all come to that point. Let me suggest several things we should be careful to hold onto when we have come to the end of our rope.

Hold Fast TEXT: Hebrews 10:23-27 INTRODUCTION: 1. Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? 2. Sooner or later we all come to that point. 3. Let me suggest several things we should be careful to hold onto when we have come to the end of our rope. DISCUSSION: I. Hold Fast to your ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:23-28, Revelation 3:10-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Staying Loyal Under Pressure Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jun 10, 2004

How do you remain loyal to the Lord when you are in the camp of the enemy? What causes loyalty failure and what can prevent it? We discover much about this in a closer look at Peter’s denial of Jesus.

The Lone Ranger and Tonto were being chased and had ridden their horses into a canyon with no way out when the Lone Ranger noticed that there were Indians all around them. Startled and out of options he said, “Tonto! Tonto! The Indians have surrounded us; we are in terrible trouble! What are we ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:57-71

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Genuine Faith Will Be Tested

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jun 18, 2004

God has given you the ability to put your Faith in Him, and when you do so, He freely pours out his Mercy and his Forgiveness, and by His Divine power, you are RE-BORN, spiritually you become new, unblemished.

Genuine Faith Always Gets Tested 1 Pet. 1:3-12 Sept. 25, 1999 I am really excited about getting this sign put up, and I’m excited about being a church that proclaims Hope through Jesus Christ. I thought about the people that will drive by our sign, some everyday on their way to work, some ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Nazarene

"Fear After Victory!"

Contributed by Kevin Smith on Jun 19, 2004

Why do we as a people of God, even after he’s proven victorious in our lives time after time, still fear that he can’t do it?

I. Introduction: In this particular text, what strikes me is that in the previous chapter, Elijah is just coming off of a victory over the Gods of Baal, where God provided for him and allowed victory, yet, even after that, here in chapter 19 verses 1-3, Elijah becomes fearful again because of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Victor Or Victim Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Jun 23, 2004

This is the 1st sermon in the series "Faith Under Fire".

Series: Faith Under Fire (Daniel)[#1] VICTOR OR VICTIM? Daniel 1:1-21 Introduction: 1. Faith is strengthened through testing. No exemptions! 2. God allows us to be tested. 3. When tested, we must choose whether to be a victor or a victim. Daniel 1:1-21 Test #1: Isolation The Attack 1. Then: ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist