Sermons on Sowing Discord:

Peace

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Mar 9, 2002

Many seek peace from areas that cannot provide it and ignore the peace which God offers.

Psalm 85:8 - 8 I listen carefully to what God the LORD is saying, for he speaks peace to his people, his faithful ones. But let them not return to their foolish ways. John 14:27 - 27“I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give isn’t like the peace the world ...read more

Scripture: John 14:27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Thanksgiving - I Owe It All To You

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jan 7, 2001

For Christians, Thanksgiving is a day to acknowledge that everything we have is a gift from God, & to lift our hearts in thanksgiving to Him. But we're not very good at saying "Thank you," are we? .

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. Many holidays have two different celebrations or connotations - one worldly, & the other, Christian. The world celebrates Easter with Easter bunnies & ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:22-24, John 6:35-51

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Love Gone Bad

Contributed by Todd Riley on Oct 18, 2000

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance.

In preparing this sermon this week I found myself in somewhat of a quandary in regards to how to approach today’s sermon topic: love and romance. The reason for my distress is that today is Valentines Day. For some it’s a great and wonderful day because you are in love with somebody. For others ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:15-30

Denomination: Baptist

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 22, 2001

A plea for expository preaching.

Why I Prefer Expository Preaching To say that there is a great division in the church today over styles of preaching may be somewhat of an understatement. Among Fundamentalists, there is almost an all out war. The battle tends to lie mainly in the heat of the emotions rather than facts. ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Saul - Relapse To Restoration

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 22, 2001

King Saul’s depression, caused by disobedience to God, was relieved as he came to terms with himself and asked David to play his harp - a parable of what Jesus can do for us.

A century ago when biographies of Christian men were written it was the accepted policy not to probe too deeply into their lives. It was felt that it wasn’t to the glory of God that a man whom God had used mightily in his service should have weaknesses or failings (except, of course, before ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:14-23

Denomination: Baptist

Walk And Be Blameless Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 4, 2001

Abraham was justified before Isaac was born, yet his sacrifice was evidence of this faith. This study looks at our lifestyle as evidence for our faith in Christ or in the world.

Walking by Faith and Blameless Genesis 17:1 When Abram was ninety-nine years old, the LORD appeared to Abram and said to him, "I am Almighty God; walk before Me and be blameless. 2 "And I will make My covenant between Me and you, and will multiply you exceedingly." 3 Then Abram fell on his face, ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-11, James 2:18-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Is My Good Shepherd, I Am Satisfied."

Contributed by Dr. Stafford Miller on May 6, 2001

JESUS IS the Good Shepherd who REMINDs HIS Sheep of how he provides, for their eternal and abundant life. HE THEN GOES ON TO GIVE US INSTRUCTIONS ON TO

THE FOURTH SUNDAY IN THE SEASON OF EASTER,, THE MESSAGE FOR SUNDAY THE 6th OF MAY, 2001 THE TEXT ARE: The LESSON:.....PSALM 23: 1-6 The Gospel......JOHN 10: 22-30 PRAYER...MAY THE WORDS OF GOD AND HIS MESSAGE SPOKEN THIS HOUR BE BOTH A WORD OF COMFORT AND CHALLENGE WE PRAY THAT IT WILL ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:22-30

Denomination: Methodist

Kingdom Lost - Kingdom Gained

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Oct 29, 2000

Jeremiah tells the people of Israel that they are in grave danger of God’s judgement because of their infidelity but there is hope if only they would return to God in repentance and faith.

KINGDOM LOST - KINGDOM GAINED In business life there has to be a financial year-end when there’s stocktaking. That’s what Jeremiah had done for the nation of Israel - and he didn’t like the result. There was more loss than profit. The Old Testament prophets were often quite blunt in announcing ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Christian And God's Word

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jun 15, 2001

When God’s people reject God’s word for long enough, God removes that word from them.

What is the one thing that you would miss most if it were taken away from you? What would you most miss if you woke up tomorrow and found you no longer had it? Would it be your family? Your children? Your dog or your cat? Your photo albums? Your health perhaps? I want you to think about that ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

Scriptures On Salvation

Contributed by Curtis Kittrell on Aug 28, 2001

Scriptures along with sinners prayer

Scriptures On Salvation John 6:47 Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me hath everlasting life. John 6:47 a [believeth on me] This expresses an act and a continued process. It could not be that one act of faith and no more will save the soul (Luke 8:13; 1 Tim. 1:19; 1 Tim. 4:1; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Job's Vindication And Ours Series

Contributed by Michael Milton on Aug 29, 2001

In the midst of the enigmatic suffering and pain of this life, the Good News of the Gospel, as ancient as Job, is that we shall one day have new bodies.

THE REALITY OF THE RESURRECTION: JOB’S VINDICATION AND OURS Paul’s Teaching on the Reality of Resurrected Bodies Job 19.21-27; 1 Corinthians 15.35-49 Introduction As we continue to soak in the glorious truths related to the reality of the Resurrection, we come to verses 35-49. I can’t read ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-39, Job 19:21-27

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Whose That Lion

Contributed by David Shipman on Dec 8, 2001

Too often we give the too much credit and too much power. This message’s purpose is to bring his ability into focus.

I want to talk about what I feel to be one of the most misunderstood scriptures in the Bible- 1 Peter 5:8 This scripture has been interpreted as a warning - be careful your going to get attacked.......WHEN IT WAS GIVEN FOR INSTRUCTION ON HOW TO BE SUCCESSFUL! Tonight we will find out what this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Stop Worrying And Start Living Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 21, 2001

The faith principles are:1. Focus on the fact that God will see you through anything. 2. Focus on what is unseen. 3. Focus on the fact that God is in control.

Kim Reichelm is the “extreme skiing” world champion. You may have seen her on television skiing down the peak of a treacherous mountain that looks like certain death for anyone trying to go down it on snow shoes, let alone skis. Some have died on these attempts, and others have become seriously ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Methodist

Our Blessed Hope - The Second Coming Of Christ

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 3, 2001

Paul reassures the believers in Thessalonica who were afraid that those who had died would miss the Second Coming as he writes of the Return, the Resurrection, the Rapture and the Reunion.

OUR BLESSED HOPE - THE SECOND COMING OF JESUS There’s often an interesting background to what we read in Paul’s letters to the young churches he had founded. The verses we’ve just read (1 Thess 4:13-17) are his response to a misunderstanding that had caused grief to the new Christians at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Baptist

God Promises Peace!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 6, 2001

God has always kept His promises. But this morning I want to look at one particular promise, and it is found in Philippians 4:6 7.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (REVISED: 2016) Philippians 4:6 7; Psalm 8:1 4; Colossians 3:15 17; Matthew 6:25 34 A. Listen to these words from the 8th Psalm: "O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" (Psalm 8:1) "When I consider ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-7, Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ