Sermons on Spectacle:

Excellent Guidance For Everyday Life (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Sep 5, 2012

1. Seek God’s help for your suffering (vs. 13a). 2. Sing God’s praise (vs. 13b). 3. Share your faults with one another (vs. 16a) 4. Speak to God for others (vs. 14-18). 5. Steer people to God’s truth (vs. 19-20).

Christianity Where the Rubber Meets the Road Part 12: Excellent Guidance for Everyday Life (Part 1) James 5:13-20 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - May 6 2012 *Someone put together a list of Kid’s Instructions on Life: -9-year-old Rocky said: "When feeding seagulls, always wear a ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Ought Of Love Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on May 14, 2012

Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian.

Title: The “Ought” of Love! Text: I John 4:7-21 Thesis: Love is at the core of what it means to be a Christian. Series: The second in the series from I John 4:7-21, “The Christian’s Litmus Test” (If there were one decisive factor in determining the reality of one’s Christianity… what would that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Wonder Of Forgiveness

Contributed by John Gaston on Feb 14, 2013

David said, “Blessed is he whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered.” What makes forgiveness such an incredibly valuable thing? Where does it originate? What are 3 wonderful effects of being forgiven?

THE WONDER OF FORGIVENESS Ps. 32:1-11 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR: Forgive Your Enemies 1. Preacher preached on “Forgiving Your Enemies.” Halfway through the service, He asked his congregation, “How many of you have forgiven their enemies?” About half held up their hands. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Exposing The Darkness Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Jul 23, 2012

Lives are at stake, both our neighbors and our own. In regard to our neighbors, we are either living as light before them and hopefully exposing for them their darkness, or we are keeping our light hidden and allowing them to wander in the darkness unawar

Introduction In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2He was in the beginning with God. 3 All things were made through him, and without him was not any thing made that was made. 4 In him was life, and the life was the light of men. 5 The light shines in the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:11-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Crime Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 26, 2012

As we consider politics according to the Bible, in this lesson we examine what the Bible says about crime.

Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid at the rate of $1 per week. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Discovering A New Way Of Living Series

Contributed by Richard Goble on Nov 26, 2007

As a believer I am complete in Christ, and I should be enjoying all the privileges He offers. # 4 in a 4-part series.

Title: Discovering A New Way Of Living Series: New Beginnings for the New Year Text: Colossians 2:10-23 Introduction: Handicapped But Complete About two years ago my wife Kay was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness

Contributed by Michael Mccosker on Sep 20, 2007

The Biblical MAndate to Forgive

This morning I will be bringing forth a message on "forgiveness." I was ready to prepare a message from 1 Corinthians 2, however, as I prayed, I sensed that Spirit would have me preach on Forgiveness. As Christians, we have so much to be thankful for, we have been forgiven of so much. And as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:15-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Taking A Mess And Making It Useful Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

To help my audience see how to apply deliberate Christ-centered action to their relationships at home and in the Church so that potential messes are made into decisive victories for the Lord

Sweet gum trees. They’re a great shade tree – they grow quickly and strong. They produce a lot of leaves that will often turn nice colors in the fall. And, if you’ve had a couple of them, you know they also produce about a billion spiny, ball-shaped seedpods called monkey balls or gum balls. ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Crime And Punishment Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Jul 19, 2008

This sermon examines briefly how Jesus would vote on crime and punishment, including capital punishment.

Scripture Each week Kevin Tunell was required to mail a dollar to a family he’d rather forget. They sued him for $1.5 million but settled for just $936, to be paid a dollar at a time. The family expected the payment each Friday so Tunell would not forget what happened on the first Friday of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Creative Work Explained Series

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Apr 28, 2008

The creation of the heavens and the earth (including the existence of matter itself, it’s organization, and the origin and development of life) wasn’t out of preexisting energy or matter, but was brought into existence by God out of nothing by God speakin

God’s Creative Work Explained Genesis 1:2 – 2:3 By Dr. R Bruce Montgomery Last week: Ge. 1:1 God’s creative work declared: “In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth.” Summary statement The author goes on and gives an explanation of how he did it beginning in verse 2. Not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Apostolic Ministry Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 7, 2008

In 1 Corinthians 4, Paul brings to a conclusion the arguments he has been making since chapter one, as he seeks to bring unity to the divided church at Corinth.

Introduction: A. There’s an old fable that goes like this… 1. A servant had two large water pots that he carried on either end of a pole slung across his shoulders. 2. One of the pots had a crack in it, so every day as he carried water to his master’s house, he arrived with one full pot and one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Ephesians 4

Contributed by Dean Rhine on May 8, 2008

Ephesians 4

Ephesians 4 - August 13, 2006 Good morning. Join me in turning to the book of Ephesians, chapter 4. We have been going through this letter of Paul the Apostle, written to Christians in the town of Ephesus, the capital city of Turkey or Asia Minor as it was known back them. We mentioned that ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hunches And High Hopes

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 5, 2005

We all have baggage in our lives, so what do you do when you want to get rid of your spiritual baggage? By interacting with an unnamed woman in Mark 5:24-31 Jesus demonstrates that He is the One who can remove all our baggage.

Congregation of the Lord, Going to the airport is an interesting exercise … especially when you stand near the baggage counters. Here you will see business people – focussed, efficient, having clear goals for the day. They have come from interstate for an important meeting. It is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:24-31

Denomination: Baptist

Narnia: Encouter The Power Series

Contributed by Bruce Rhodes on Dec 23, 2005

The story of Narnia is the story of our world. Two great rival powers are pitted against one another for the control and destiny of the creature. This story reminds us of the power of Christ to rescue us and give us a hope and a future. But it also spe

Series; Advent Narnia Series Message #2 Encounter the Power Introduction: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is a story about great powers arrayed against one another. The power of the White witch is indeed great for she has made the Emperor’s land always winter and never Christmas. Her ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:13-14

Denomination: Methodist

Divide And Conquer

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 3, 2011

Does Jesus really call us to a simple, exciting life?

“Divide and Conquer” Mt. 10:17-42 Drew Dyck once volunteered at a youth event put on by a national youth ministry. Near the end of an evening full of games, fun, and food the leader began his devotional talk by stating, “Being a Christian isn’t hard. You won’t lose ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:17-42

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed