Sermons on Steal Our Joy:

What Are You Blind Or Something?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Apr 30, 2003

A look at the implications of Jesus healing of a blind man for him then and for us now.

One day at a busy airport, the passengers on a commercial airliner are seated, waiting for the cockpit crew to show up so they can get under way. The pilot and co-pilot finally appear in the rear of the plane, and begin walking up to the cockpit through the center aisle. Both appear to ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Holiness

The Legacy Of Lying Prophets

Contributed by James May on Jun 2, 2002

The lying prophets of Israel left Isreal with walls that would crumble when the storms came. Are we, in the church, listening to those same lying prophets today?

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Do It Yourself Sermon

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003

Surviving the tough times

Do it yourself sermon August 25, 2002 Genesis 11:27 - Genesis 16:16 (Gen 11:27 NIV) This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. (Gen 11:28 NIV) While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

Holy Headphones

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Jul 30, 2003

An important message on how to hear from God.

Holy Headphones How to Hear from God 7/2/03 I. Introduction Back when the telegraph was the fastest method of long-distance communication, a young man applied for a job as a Morse Code operator. Answering an ad in the newspaper, he went to the office address that was listed. When he arrived, he ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The 70th Week (5 Of 6) Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on Sep 2, 2002

All religious books claim to be the word of God, but prophecy sets the Bible apart as having God’s seal of authentication. This section looks at the 70th week of Daniel.

The 70th Week (Part 5 of 6) Look again at Daniel 9: 26 "And after the sixty-two weeks Messiah shall be cut off, but not for Himself; And the people of the prince who is to come Shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end of it shall be with a flood, And till the end of the war desolations ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:26-27, Revelation 11:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Giving When It Hurts

Contributed by Robert Tatum on Sep 4, 2002

To move hearers and readers toward a life of giving, even when giving is uncomfortable or painful.

"Giving When It Hurts" Near Mobile, Alabama there was a railroad bridge that spanned a big bayou. The date was September 22, 1993. It was a foggy morning just before daybreak when a tugboat accidentally pushed a barge into the bayou. The drifting barge slammed into the bridge. In the darkness ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Baptist

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist

Hurry Up And Be Patient Already!

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Dec 13, 2001

How James calls on Christians to be patient because Jesus is coming soon and because God blesses patience.

December 16, 2001 James 5:7-11 7 Be patient, then, brothers, until the Lord’s coming. See how the farmer waits for the land to yield its valuable crop and how patient he is for the autumn and spring rains. 8 You too, be patient and stand firm, because the Lord’s coming is near. 9 Don’t grumble ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Antichrist, The Man Of Sin! Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 20, 2001

Remember some years ago when you used to hear on TV, "Look, up in the sky, it’s a bird, it’s a plane, no it’s Superman"?

"Antichrist, the Man of Sin!" "Left Behind" series Part 3 of 4 Text: Rev. 13:1-9 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 21, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Remember some years ago when you used to hear on TV, "Look, up in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 13:1-9

Denomination: Bible Church

Principles For Handling Change

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 7, 2001

Manuscript of sermon on Gen.46:1-7 and learn from Jacob how to handle change.

Principles for Handling Change Genesis 46:1-7 by Andrew Chan, Senior Pastor, PBC, Vancouver, BC Sermon preached at South Vancouver Pacific Grace Mennonite Brethren August 8, 2001. A young minister just out of seminary, decided to take a job on the police force for a few months, in hopes that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 46:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical Free

To Be Or Not Be

Contributed by Colin Mcgeer on Jun 28, 2001

Rather than Judging stand in the gap as a person of mercy interceding for salvation.

TO BE OR NOT TO BE! WHO ARE YOU ANYWAY? 1 Kings 19 The LORD Speaks to Elijah But the LORD said to him, “What are you doing here, Elijah?” 10 Elijah replied, “I have zealously served the LORD God Almighty. But the people of Israel have broken their covenant with you, torn down your altars, and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-18, Numbers 12:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Harvest Time

Contributed by Tommy Davis on Aug 6, 2001

This is a sermon that was delivered by Pastor Davis, as guest speaker for Homecoming Services at the Bethel #1 Missionary Baptist Church in Opelika, Alabama.

It’s Harvest Time Text: Ruth 1:19-22 19 So they two went until they came to Bethlehem. And it came to pass, when they were come to Bethlehem, that all the city was moved about them, and they said, Is this Naomi? 20 And she said unto them, Call me not Naomi, call me Mara: for the Almighty hath ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Labor Is Life Series

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Sep 4, 2001

Carlyle wrote, "Labor is Life." Jesus wants us to be sure that we are laboring for the right life.

Pastor John Piper writes, “In 1956 a commemorative Labor Day stamp was issued with a picture of a strong man holding a sledge hammer, a pick, a hoe, and an ax over his shoulder. His wife was seated by his side with a book in her lap showing a small child how to read. In the lower left hand corner ...read more

Scripture: John 6:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Supremacy Of Christ Is Declared In Creation

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Sep 7, 2001

This sermon demonstrates the supremacy of Christ because of the evidence of creation and the outright silliness of evolution.

The Supremacy of Christ is Declared in Creation Colossians 1:15-17 September 9, 2001 Intro: A. [The Dinner, via Kelli Ammons] Kelli Ammons sent me this story this past week… An atheist was walking through the woods, admiring all the "accidents" that evolution had created. "What majestic trees! ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-20, Colossians 1:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"How To Be Ready When God Calls You Series

Contributed by Michael Cassara on Sep 8, 2001

Learn from King David how to be ready when God calls you to do something special.

SEEKING GOD FAITHFULLY- A LOOK AT THE LIFE OF DAVID "How To Be Ready When God Calls You For Something Special" 1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRODUCTION There have been a number of times in my own life where I have said to God, "Whatever it is you want to do with my life, God, I am yours. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-13, 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ