Sermons on Spiritual Dating:

I Didn't Do It

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

Sin isn’t just disobeying the “thou shalt nots” of the Bible.

Have you ever gotten in trouble for something that you didn’t do? Now I know that everyone at one time during his or her childhood was probably wrongfully punished for something that they didn’t do. You know, maybe your brother or sister was the culprit and for some reason you got in trouble for ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17

Denomination: Holiness

I Am

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

What does God mean when He calls Himself, “I AM?”

I don’t know if you’ve heard about the time that President Bush and Vice-President Cheney were walking through an airport when they saw someone who looked just like Moses. President Bush walked up to him and said, “Excuse me, sir, but are you Moses?” The man didn’t respond, just stared off into ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-15

Denomination: Holiness

God Won’t Put More On You Than You Can Bear Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

This misquote is usually spoken out of kindness, but it can cause great confusion and guilt. God WILL sometimes allow you to suffer more than you can bear--but that’s okay, because His grace is sufficient!

INTRODUCTION The phrase “God helps those who help themselves” is often uttered with a harsh tone of condescension, but not so with the statement, “God won’t put more on you than you can bear.”1 These words are usually spoken out of deep concern and compassion. There is no criticism implied in this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Little Horn With The Big Mouth Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 15, 2006

When we see things predicted in the Bible that have already come true, it gives us great assurance that those things yet to happen will also come true.

INTRODUCTION Just as Daniel 7 gave us much more information about the fourth kingdom, the prophecy in chapter 8 gives us much more information about the second and third kingdoms. For Daniel, this was one of his most troubling visions, even after the angel Gabriel explained it to him. Notice ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 8:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Sheep Among Wolves – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Oct 17, 2006

Have you ever looked at the road ahead of you and thought, “I’m not so sure I want to do this”? Ever faced something you knew was going to be harder than anything you had attempted in quite a long while and expected that you wouldn’t make it? Have you bee

These are some of the statements I found in a few of the recent “Help Wanted” ads on a local website. There is a lot of diversity in this position for someone who wishes to gain experience in a variety of different areas. We offer a small company environment, with significant learning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What I Owe God

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Oct 30, 2006

This is stewardship sermon on tithing preached by my wife and I together. It can be viewed at our website www.glenvillenewlife.com

What Do I Owe God Eccl.11:1-6 2 Corinthians. 8:1-12 9:6-10 Toby We’ve looked at the topics of what I owe me, what I owe you and what I owe God. Today we’re going to see what’s left if order to be paid in full. How many of you want to arrive in heaven ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How To Resist Lifes Greatest Temptations Series

Contributed by Chris Kelly on Nov 6, 2006

This series follows the life of Joseph as he enrolls in the "School of Hard Knocks". Learn how you too can be victorious no matter what life throws at you.

How to Resist Life’s Greatest Temptations Surviving the School of Hard Knocks July 2, 2000 We’re going to talk this morning about man’s oldest problem and what God has to say about it. In fact, you can go all the way back to the Garden of Eden, and find that “TEMPTATION”, has been a thorn in ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-21

Denomination: Wesleyan

Trial By Fire Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 2, 2007

These verses direct believers to 1) Expect suffering, 2) Exult in suffering, 3) Evaluate suffering, and 4) Entrust suffering to God

This week, Firefighters rescued the marble temples and stadiums of ancient Olympia from raging flames but forest fires ravaged nearby villages and the death toll from Greece’s three-day inferno rose to 58. "The church bells are ringing. It’s hell here," a resident from Oinoi village north of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Other

Worshipping When You Don't Want To Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2007

In order to move from pain to praise, follow the example of Habakkuk.

Worshipping When You Don’t Want To Habakkuk 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/30/07 www.pontiacbible.org Welcome/Announcements/Offering Opening Song: “Trading My Sorrows” Singing Interrupted by Questions * Why does God seem so far away? * When will He do something for me? * Why did He take away my ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

The Limits Of Tolerance

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

A Church Discipline sermon - (The Purpose of God’s Discipline is for our own good) - Don’t Tolerate Evil.

SERMON NOTES: “THE LIMITS OF TOLERANCE” Do not tolerate evil: 1. For T_heir_____ sake a. Handed over to Satan i. How long (Is it final)? ii. What happens next? iii. Who falls into this category? b. If we refuse to exercise discipline, we are refusing to exercise love. c. Enabling vs. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wimps Need Not Apply Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 13, 2007

Christian Faith demands vigorous, virile lives.

JAMES 1:12 WIMPS NEED NOT APPLY “Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him. Let no one say when he is tempted, ‘I am being tempted by God,’ for God cannot be tempted with ...read more

Scripture: James 1:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: The Women In Jesus' Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 12, 2006

As we study what the Bible says about Dan Brown’s audacious claims, we come to what is perhaps the most scandolous section of the DaVinci Code -- the assertion that Jesus was married to Mary Magdalene.

Cracking the DaVinci Code: The Women in Jesus’ Life Matthew 27:55-56 Rev. Brian Bill 5/14/06 Note: All of our sermons are also available as audio files and downloadable manuscripts at www.pontiacibible.org. A group of kids were asked to give their answers to some questions about their moms. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:55-56

Denomination: Baptist

The Makings Of A Memorial

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on May 29, 2006

What are the ingredients of a good memorial?

THE MAKING OF A MEMORIAL Exodus 17 I. The Murmuring II. The Marauders A. The Strategy of the Foe 1st – He attacked Unexpectedly – Vs. 8 2nd. – He attacked Indirectly – Deut. 25:17-18 3rd – He attacked Viciously – Deut. 25:18 4th – He attacked Arrogantly – Deut. 25:18 B. The Strength of ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

God Who Is Good Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 28, 2007

A reminder to Christians of the character of God is necessary when we are enduring trials.

JAMES 1:16-18 GOD WHO IS GOOD “Do not be deceived, my beloved brothers. Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights with whom there is no variation or shadow due to change. Of his own will he brought us forth by the word of truth, that we should be ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

How Wise People Build Wealth Series

Contributed by Wayne Cordeiro on Nov 13, 2007

Wealth is not just the accumulation of money. That would be the wrong target. Wealth is not solely money. In fact, this is not a message of how to achieve your financial dreams. This is a message about how to live right.

Raised Poor A lot of our perception about wealth and riches comes from the way we were raised. If you were raised in poor conditions, you have a very different view of wealth and what it means than someone who was affluent. Building wealth was always a mystery to me! I grew up in the poorer part ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational