Sermons on Stiff Necked:

The Invisible War

Contributed by Bruce Howell on Nov 8, 2005

We are engaged in spiritual conflict and need to be aware of resources available to us to enable us to be victorious.

The Invisible War Ephesians 6:10-18 I DON’T HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT WE ARE AT WAR IN AMERICA! It’s a dirty war–in some ways, worse than the one we are waging against terrorism. It’s being fought right here on our soil as well as in many other nations. It’s a war for the minds and hearts of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Wesleyan

Chained Up But Not Chained In

Contributed by Jim Kane on Nov 10, 2005

The eighth sermon in a Fall 2005 series through Acts

(To the reader: I created the following dramatic reading for this sermon. I recorded it onto a CD and then played it during the worship service. I portrayed Peter writing his account of the event to Timothy several years after it occurred as the CD played.) My Dear Timothy, I am sorry to hear of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

What To Say

Contributed by W Pittendreigh on Dec 4, 2005

What to say to the discouraged.

The letter came in the mail last week along with a magazine, 2 or 3 bills, and an advertisement circular from Radio Shack. Noticing the return address on the envelope was from a close friend, I put the other mail aside and tore into the envelope, settling back to enjoy what I expected to be a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

While You Were Out Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Jul 26, 2006

Although Jacob got what he wanted as a result of his sinful conniving, he lost what he had. Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding!

While You Were Out is the kind of reality TV show most people wouldn’t mind being a part of. In this program, work crews come to your house and renovate a room or two unbeknownst to you while you are out on a mini-vacation. When you return, you come home to a newly renovated kitchen or living room ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

When The Knocking Stops

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Jul 31, 2006

How long has it been since you have heard God’s voice tenderly call to you, or felt His presence, and you knew without a doubt Christ was in the room with you?

"WHEN THE KNOCKING STOPS" Song of Solomon 5:1-6 1 I have come into my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb and my honey; I have drunk my wine and my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers. ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Jesus' Anointing: The Anointing

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Oct 27, 2006

This is how we are to operate: To please Jesus – whatever others think

Mark 14:1-10 Betrayal – Sensitive Hearts – Indignation. In the Gospel of Mark we find this curious incident of the anointing of Jesus sandwiched in the middle of two sections on those who have a need to get rid of Jesus. What we see is a great contrast here between those, probably don’t fully ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:1-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Witness

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Apr 24, 2006

A sermon for the Third Sunday of Easter

Third Sunday of Easter Luke 24: 36-49 "Witness!" 36 ¶ As they were saying this, Jesus himself stood among them. 37 But they were startled and frightened, and supposed that they saw a spirit. 38 And he said to them, "Why are you troubled, and why do questionings rise in your hearts? 39 See ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:36-49

Denomination: Lutheran

Blessed Or Cursed – It's Your Decision

Contributed by Mark Perryman on May 10, 2006

The truth about my rights.

INTRO: This past week I was skimming the news and I noticed there seems to be so much turmoil in the news and I noticed a lot of it revolved around rights, our rights. : Whether it was: -NFL owners fighting with NFL players over their rights on revenue sharing. -Women picketing outside ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When Momma Is In The House

Contributed by William Ellis on May 11, 2006

Whether their son is an axe murderer or a saint There daughter is a call girl or the soloist in the church choir Momma loves her baby

Illustrations: "The Stages Of Motherhood" 4 Years Of Age - My Mommy can do anything; 8 Years Of Age - My Mom knows a lot! A whole lot 12 Years Of Age - My Mother doesn’t really know quite everything. 14 Years Of Age - Naturally, Mother doesn’t know that, either 16 Years Of Age - Mother? She’s ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Family In Crisis

Contributed by John Harvey on Jul 8, 2004

Protection of Marriage Sunday and what we as Christians need to do to understand the problem and what we can do to help

The Family in Crisis July 11, 2004 Intro: Today we are dealing with a topic that many will find uncomfortable and disturbing. Many Christians believe that our political lives and our spiritual lives should not mix. However, that is like saying the oxygen we breathe in and our blood should not ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist

Easter- The Power Of The Cross

Contributed by George Rennau on Apr 17, 2003

All those who reject the message of the cross are lost and dying and headed for judgement, but there is still time, JESUS will save all those who come to Him through the Power of the Cross

Easter - THE POWER OF THE CROSS INTRODUCTION: Have you heard of the book called “The Worst Case Scenario Survival Handbook?” It’s a survival manual, based on interviews with experts (You can view this book online at Amazon.com) Here are some of the subjects covered in the book: • How to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:17-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

"No More Tears"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 20, 2003

An Easter sermon.

John 20:1-18 “No More Tears” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA It was Christ’s resurrection that made the Christian Church… …that transformed a huddle of dispirited and frightened people into that valiant band who were willing to dare anything for ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Questions Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Sep 17, 2001

Dealing with questions arising from grief, anger, and the "where-abouts" of God that have been voiced over the terrorist attacks on America.

THE IMAGE OF ONE OF AMERICA’S GREATEST SYMBOLS OF FREEDOM, THE STATUE OF LIBERTY, STOOD ENTWINED IN PLUMES OF SMOKE AS THE WORLD TRADE CENTER BUILDING COLLAPSED AFTER TERRORISTS’ PURPOSELY FLEW TWO AIRLINERS OPEN-THROTTLE INTO THEIR STRUCTURES. THIS BARBARIC AND HATEFUL ATTACK GAVE US A GRAPHIC ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-22

Denomination: Free Methodist

Rejoice In Our Risen Lord

Contributed by Jason Zahn on Sep 28, 2001

Christians rejoice always because Jesus isn’t dead - he’s risen!

In the late 1800’s, no business matched the financial and political dominance of the railroad. Trains dominated the transportation industry of the United States, moving both people and goods throughout the country. Then a new discovery came along – the car – and incredibly the leaders of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-9

Denomination: Lutheran

The Mouth Of Christ

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Mar 20, 2006

One does not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of the Lord.

The Mouth of Christ Deuteronomy 8:1-10 Luke 4:1-4 March 19, 2006 One of the things that I have learned over the years of being a pastor is that some of the most important committee work of the church doesn’t occur in meetings. Sometimes, some of the most important decisions we make, some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-4

Denomination: Methodist