Sermons on Speaking Faith:

It's Not You, Jesus, It's Me

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Nov 15, 2005

Many people value property more than God’s deliverance.

It’s Not You, Jesus, It’s Me Matt. 8:28-9:1 Nov. 6, 2005 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A Seinfeld episode where George breaks up with his girlfriend 1 "It’s not you, it’s me." ~George a Before George can say his line, his girlfriend ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Cant Fool God Series

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Nov 17, 2005

We think we are so smart, we think we are able to pull a fast one on God. No we cant, God will find out, and we will have to deal with the consequences

Acts 5:1-11 You Can’t Fool God Introduction A. Let me make a disclaimer here B. I do not like this passage C. Now John 3:16 – I like that, it make me feel good D. I like Romans 8:31-38 “What can separate me from the love of God?” E. Boy if that isn’t encouraging I don’t know what is F. Then we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Narnia: What If There Were No Christmas Series

Contributed by Lin Smalec on Nov 25, 2005

This sermon introduces the first book of the Chronicles of Narnia as part of an Advent series. It connects the state of Narnia (always winter, never Christmas) with the world without Christ.

Rev. Lin Smalec Salem Church, Waynesboro, PA WHAT IF THERE WERE NO CHRISTMAS? First Sunday of Advent 27 November 2005 A few years after World War II ended, a professor at Oxford University in England wrote a series of children’s books that captured the imagination of a generation. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heart Problems Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Nov 26, 2005

Acts 2 - Early Christian Community

12-year-old girls were beginning to use lipstick and would put it on in the bathroom. then they would press their lips to the mirror leaving dozens of little lip prints. Every night the maintenance man would remove them and the next day the girls would put them back. Several memos were posted about ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Lamb To Ham

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Fueled by Philip Yancey’s What’s So Amazing About Grace?, Jesus’resurrection showed that God opened the door for oddballs and misfits.

Acts 10:9-16 – From Lamb to Ham I’ve been wanting to preach this message for some time. And right after Easter is a good time to do it. Today I’m talking about one of the changes that Jesus made by His life and death. I’m talking about food. Now, our religion has very little to do with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:9-29

Denomination: Baptist

A God Who Always Gives And Expects Us To Be Givers Like Him

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Sep 1, 2004

God has given us so much and because He is a giver He expects His children to be givers also.

TEXT: Psalm 89:6 TITLE: A GOD WHO ALWAYS GIVES AND WANTS US TO BE GIVERS LIKE HIM. There are many people in the world who view God more as a taker rather than a giver. Many believe they would end up loosing more than gaining if they gave their hearts to Christ. Many think of God as being a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 89:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Happy Are The Poor And Sad Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Sep 5, 2004

Jesus’ words just take the conventional wisdom and turn it on its head! "Happy are the poor and sad?" But let’s look closer - Is He right? *HANDOUT INCLUDED*

Mt 5:1 ¶ And seeing the multitudes, He went up on a mountain, and when He was seated His disciples came to Him. 2 Then He opened His mouth and taught them, saying: 3 ¶ "Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-4

Denomination: Holiness

Extreme Makeover: Living Room Series

Contributed by David Slone on Sep 7, 2004

Series that deals with areas in our home and family life that God wants to makeover. Excellent powerpoint available upon request

Project Living Room: RENOVATING THE AMERICAN FAMILY EPHESIANS 4:17-19, 23-24 Opening As a nation, we are ignoring God’s ways. And this nation is already experiencing the judgment of God! God will not abandon His people, but life as we know it will disintegrate to a cultural blow up! To a ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

Love Does Not Brag And Is Not Arrogant Series

Contributed by Scott Coltrain on Sep 11, 2004

This is an in-depth look at how pride is contrary to truly loving God and our neighbor. We examine how pride is often manifested in our lives.

Arrogance or pride (which often leads to bragging) cannot co-exist with love. Arrogance is having or showing an exaggerated opinion of one’s own importance, merit, ability, accomplishments, etc. It is being conceited. It leads to having and demonstrating contempt for others. Jesus stated that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When God's Answer Is "No!"

Contributed by Ray Scott on Sep 15, 2004

God ALWAYS answers our prayers, but sometimes His answer is "NO!". This message deals with how we are to handle God’s "NO!".

“When God’s Answer Is “NO!” NOTE: I first preached this sermon in 1999; I’m not sure where I got the sermon idea, but it may not have been original with me. INTRODUCTION – God ALWAYS answers prayer! SOMETIMES, His answer is YES … sometimes it’s NO … sometimes it’s WAIT … sometimes it’s “You’ve ...read more

Scripture: John 14:13-14

Denomination: Baptist

Rich Toward God Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 15, 2004

#14 in Proverbs & Parables series Using the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12 and Proverbs - focuses on Putting GOD ABOVE GOLD, PEOPLE ABOVE PLEASURES, and ETERNITY ABOVE EASE. Preached on EASTER Sunday.

Rich toward God Proverbs 27-28 INTRODUCTION: On Resurrection Sunday our thoughts turn to heavenly themes. We can sing about Jesus reigning in heaven as the King of all Kings and the Lord of all Lords. The image of the Lamb upon the Throne pictures everything Jesus did for us. He gave his life ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:5-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Transforming Your Attitude Series

Contributed by Warren Curry on Sep 22, 2004

We know that the expression worn on the outside, is reflecting an inward attitude, that comes from the heart.

Portion of this sermon comes from Max Lucado’s book, A Gentle Thunder (Chap. 5) Transforming Your Attitude Mark 10:43-44 How many of you would agree that you probably need an attitude adjustment. What is ATTITUDE? John Maxwell defines it this way: -- “The Attitude is an inward feeling ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:43-44

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Murder One Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 30, 2004

#4 in Romans 8 series. This explores how positionally Christians have already died, and how we are to live practically - putting to death the deeds of our sinful nature. Blatantly Wesleyan-Arminian.

Romans 8:12-14 – Murder One Several years ago, I watched a documentary on TV about sharks. I love sharks. I find them fascinating. They taste good as steak, too. Now, I learned an interesting characteristic about sharks that day that I’ve never forgotten. Most varieties of sharks never stop ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

Learning To Play Hurt#1 Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Oct 15, 2004

Just think of the examples of sports hero’s that had to play their best games hurt. Well, you may have to learn to keep on even when you are hurt. Part one.

LEARNING TO PLAY HURT By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Adapted from a lesson by Wayne B. Smith, Lexington, Ky. This is part one of a two part series. TEXT: John 6:60 THIS IS A HARD SAYING... John 6:66 From that time many of the disciples went back, and walked no more with Him. John ...read more

Scripture: John 6:60-66

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Making The Right Choices: Do Not Be Unequally Yoked In Marriage Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on Oct 20, 2004

God’s people should make the right choice by marrying "in the Lord". Read all about the wrong choice of wives made by Esau.

MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES: DO NOT BE UNEQUALLY YOKED IN MARRIAGE (GENESIS 26:34-35) Compiled by: Herman Abrahams (Pastor), Cornerstone Faith Ministries, P.O. Box 740, Westridge 7802, Rep. of South Africa. E-Mail: Mentorship2003@yahoo.co.uk Note to the reader: If you have been ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:34-35

Denomination: Charismatic