Sermons on Spectacle Unto The World:

I'm Stressed--Give Me Chips!

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on May 30, 2018

This messsage talked about what happens when we get stressed over the pressure of an overload of workand lack of sleep and we choose the ways of the world for a solution rather than the ways of Jesus.

I’m Stressed—Give Me Chips “Do not conform to the pattern of the world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind” Romans 12:12 What does it feel like to be stressed? It could feel you are under pressure from an overload of work and lack of sleep. You are feeling a little bit irritable and ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Living In God's World & God's Way (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

In this message I want to show you what I think God will do with your passion and drive this year, if you use Col. 3:23(or one of your choosing) as a motivational device.

Sermon Series:2007-Releasing Your Drive and Passion for God Today’s Message: Living in God’s World & God’s Way (Part 1) Text: Colossians 3:23 - NIV; NLT; MSG Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. January 07, 2006 Edited by Dale Weaver (23) Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Prophet And The Talking Donkey - "doctrine Of Balaam"

Contributed by Bruce Hadley on Aug 29, 2019

Let's talk about one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey talked to the prophet Balaam. This story in the Bible is not only shows God's sense of humor, but it one of those stories that we really can learn a lot from.

Today we’re going to look at one of the most interesting stories in the Bible, when a donkey, an ass, talked to the prophet Balaam. In all honesty, I’ve had a hard time figuring this guy out. After reading the story of Balaam and the talking donkey again, I told the Lord, I’m confused about ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-41, Revelation 2:14, 2 Peter 2:15-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Submitted

Contributed by Samuel Fulkerson on Jun 9, 2013

Submit unto God, Resist the devil and he will flee from you. = victory.

Quotes: “The reason why many are still troubled, still seeking, still making little forward progress is because they haven't yet come to the end of themselves. We're still trying to give orders, and interfering with God's work within us. ” ― A.W. Tozer “You cannot fulfil ...read more

Scripture: James 4:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sharing Christ With Hindus

Contributed by B. D. B Moses on Nov 28, 2003

The following article is meant to give you some practical suggestions in sharing Christ with Hindus. Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. (II Corinthians 9:6)

Hinduism is the major religion of India and Nepal. The diaspora of Hinduism means great populations of Hindus are found in almost every part of the world. With one out of every seven people of the world being Hindu there are numerous occasions to share Christ with Hindus. The need for Hindus to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6

Denomination: Baptist

Christmas Card From God Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 15, 2003

Psalm 104 was sung at the Day of Atonement. What was so important about this Psalm that it had that particular honor?

OPEN: How many of you send out Christmas cards? There was a woman who had waited until the last minute to send Christmas cards. She knew she had 49 folks on her list. So she rushed into a store and bought a package of 50 cards without really looking at them. Still in a big hurry, she ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 104:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Islam- Submission To Whom?

Contributed by Davon Huss on Nov 1, 2001

Comparing Christianity to Islam, Jesus Christ to Mohammed.

Sermon for 10/28/2001 Submission to Whom? Colossians 2:8 Adapted from an outline on Pastor’s Pastor Introduction: A. David Brown- What’s going on? The sidewalks are swarming with excited children masquerading as every imaginable creature and character. There is Batman and the Joker, Wonder ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:4-10, 1 John 4:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Understanding The Present Time

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 14, 2001

What time is it in my life? What time is it in the church? What time is it in my nation & the world?

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER CENTRAL CHRISTIAN, BROWNSVILLE, TX A. Someone told me a long time ago that the older you get the faster time flies. If that is true, then it is no wonder that I no longer seem to have enough time to get everything done that I need to do. ILL. Are ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:11-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

End Times Explosion Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 22, 2008

Bible reasons why a soon return of Christ is not just possible but PROBABLE - Compelling evidence that at any time now Christ could explode onto the scene, rupturing the sky and rapturing the saints! Link inc. to formatted text, audio & video, PowerPoint.

End Times Explosion Matthew 24:32-44 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/Explosion.html This week an errant spy satellite, usually capable of reading a newspaper on earth from space, was shot down in low earth orbit with a missile precise to the square foot where the actual fuel tank was located, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Ledger

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on Mar 10, 2015

Years ago when I was a young banker in Painesville Ohio, we used large leather bound ledgers in which all the accounts were entered by hand. Those ledgers remind me of God's ledgers in heaven.

There is probably no greater summary of God's love ....than that which is found.... in John 3:16. Martin Luther called it ......the miniature gospel. One Sunday school teacher .... kept a copy of this verse in a walnut shell on his desk .....because he was taught as a child..... that John 3:16 ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: Anglican

Salt And Light

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 21, 2014

After Jesus shares the attributes that will bless us he tells his disciples that they are salt and light. How are we like salt and light?

SALT AND LIGHT Matt. 5:13-16 Intro: Make connection between the beatitudes and us being salt and light. 1) We need to be salty (vs. 13). There was a time when salt was a much more precious commodity than it is today. “On October 2, 1864, one of the worst battles of the American Civil War ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Seeing Clearly

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 6, 2014

We who are believers, have a great promise in this passage that God will give us the victory over evil and over the schemes of the Devil.

SEEING CLEARLY REVELATION 12-18; REVELATION 12:1-17 INTRODUCTION… It’s Not the End of the World (p) I’d like you to imagine that this has been your morning: You awake to discover your alarm failed to go off and so you wake up late to get ready for work. In your rush out of bed, ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 12:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Threshing Series

Contributed by Paul Basehore on Oct 13, 2015

Sometimes things that hurt are those things that cause the most good in our lives.

Last week we started our new series on baking bread with the harvest. We learned that in order to make bread, we need to follow four steps: harvest , threshing, grinding into flour, and finally combining with other ingredients to bake into bread. We also learned, more importantly, that the time for ...read more

Scripture: Luke 3:16-17, Matthew 7:16-20, Romans 5:6-8, Romans 3:23-24, Proverbs 27:17  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Light Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Dec 8, 2015

Seeking, seeing and sending the light of Christmas

THE LIGHT OF CHRISTMAS - PEACE It was a dark night during the winter of 1864. At Petersburg, Virginia, the Confederate army of Robert E. Lee faced the Union divisions of General Ulysses S. Grant. The war was three and a half years old and the glorious charge had long since given way to the muck ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-6

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Experience The Glory Of The Lord! Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Dec 18, 2015

PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life.

Experience the Glory of the Lord! Ezekiel 1, 10 In what sense is God’s presence always with us? PROPOSITION: Because Christ is the glory of the Lord, you ought to desire the fullness of His presence in your life. I. Look to the glory of the Lord for your purpose! vs. 1:1-28; 3:12, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist