Sermons on Stiff Necks:

Responsibility And Consequences

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Feb 29, 2016

That if you know God you will respond in faith and obedience or suffer the consequences.

SERMON: February 28, 2016 RESPONSIBILITY AND CONSEQUENCES 1 Cor 10: 1-13 Old Testament Examples 1 “Moreover, brethren, I do not want you to be unaware that all our fathers were under the cloud, all passed through the sea, 2 all were baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea, 3 all ate ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Transfiguration Through Prayer

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Feb 1, 2024

Message about how prayer with transfigure us.

Title: Mount of Transfiguration Theme: Message about how prayer takes us to the next level on the mountain. Text: Luke 9:28 - 36 Reference used is Awake My Soul by J Sudlow Baxter Scripture Reading Luk 9:28-36 Now it came to pass, about eight days after these sayings, that He took Peter, John, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:26-38

Denomination: Church Of God

Encountering The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Steven Devroy on Mar 1, 2024

Being that today is Pentecost Sunday, we are going to be looking at several characters from the bible that had an encounter with the Holy Spirit

Opener: Good morning everyone, so nice to see everyone here this morning. This morning we are joining Christians all around the world in celebrating Pentecost Sunday. This morning the title of our message is “Encounters with the Holy Spirit”. Last week, we talked about two people that encountered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:14-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Tracks Of My Tears - The Tracks Of Jesus’s Tears

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 19, 2023

Jesus sees God’s dream for Jerusalem slipping away. Like a faithful parent weeping over a wayward child who betrayed their trust and destroyed their future. These few word shows the passionate affection of Christ towards them, and His sincere desire for their salvation.

Sermon: The Tracks of Jesus’s Tears Luke 19:41-42 “As he came near and saw the city, he wept over it, saying, “If you, even you, had only recognized on this day the things that make for peace! But now they are hidden from your eyes.” Matthew 23:37-39 “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:41-42, Matthew 23:37-39, Acts 7:51-53, Proverbs 29:1-2, Isaiah 55:6-7  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

# 26 ~ Forty C ~ Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 1, 2012

Israel wondered in the Wilderness for FORTY years because of their seemingly everlasting complaining and God finally reach the point that He was going to severely chasten His chosen people, He was at one point about to kill the entire congregation and the

# 26 ~ FORTY -3 ~ BIBLE NUMBER MEANINGS 4-28-12 Today we’ll continue talking about the number FORTY. FORTY stands for; TRIALS, PROBATION AND TESTINGS ~ the number FORTY is found 189 times in our KJ Bible. Last time we pointed out that Israel wondered ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:18

Denomination: Baptist

When God Seems Silent Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Feb 4, 2010

I doubt there’s a person here who hasn't had a dark night experience when God didn’t seem to hear your desperate cry for help or answers. Worse than that it seemed he broke contact with you and you felt dreadfully alone.

“When God Seems Silent” Exodus 32:1-7 (The Message) The story is told of six WWII Navy pilots who left their aircraft carrier on a mission. After searching for enemy submarines, they tried to return to their ship shortly after dark. But the captain ordered a blackout of all lights on ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 32:1-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Holy One Among Us

Contributed by Chris Surber on Jul 30, 2010

God is our loving Father.

The Holy One, Hosea 11:1-11 Introduction The story is told of a man and his boy who was with him, when a little fellow, in Scotland, and for the first time he possessed what in that country is known as a top-coat. They were walking out one cold day, and the way was slippery. The little ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Barnabas, A Much Needed Friend Series

Contributed by A. David Hart on Mar 11, 2007

This sermon will show us the importance of having a friend that will put his neck on the line for a brother or sister of the faith.

BARNABAS, A MUCH NEEDED FRIEND Acts 9:23-31 While reading last month about the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin Germany, there is a story about a friendship that was birthed between Jesse Owens a Black man and Luz Long a German. Both men were competing in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:23-31

Denomination: Baptist

Heaven, Out Of This World!

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 30, 2001

Can we pause to imagine what it would be like in an instant of time, to step over into eternity?

"Heaven is Out of this World!" "Left Behind" series Part 4 of 4 Text: Rev. 21:1-3 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 28, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Rev. 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Temptations Americans Face

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Feb 20, 2001

May I dare to be a prophet today? There is so much that is right in our land, but allow me for a moment to look at the other side - at 3 temptations that I think Americans are facing.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2021) TEXT: Acts 7:51-52; Luke 13:34 Feelings of patriotism tend to flow rather freely at this time of the year. When we sing the "Star Spangled Banner," or hear a choir sing about America & the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:34, Acts 7:51-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God's Favorite House Part 2: The Cost Of Intimacy Series

Contributed by Randy West on Mar 13, 2002

Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, Missouri, and Pen

God’s favorite house!!! Part 2 The Cost of Intimacy INTRO: Over and Over I have tried to bring us to a newness of God. I have tried to bring us to an overwhelming experience, the likes of which we have heard about in such stories as, the great Asuzu street revival. The great revivals in Toronto, ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:5-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Bible: God's Pursuit Of Man Series

Contributed by Matt Black on Oct 25, 2002

Proposition: The Word of God is a result of God’s pursuit of man in redemption.

Foundations of the Christian Faith Series by Matt Black (Message 6) Genesis 3:9 And the LORD God called unto Adam, and said unto him, Where art thou? Proposition: The Word of God is a result of God’s pursuit of man in redemption. The Word of God is a history of God’s dealings with man. It ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Final Destination Series

Contributed by Dave Martin on Jan 25, 2002

Part of the Left Behind Powerpak

"Heaven is Out of this World!" "Left Behind" series Part 4 of 4 Text: Rev. 21:1-3 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - Jan. 28, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! Rev. 21:1-3 Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:1-3

Denomination: Bible Church

Clean Clothes

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

Here we deal with spiritual defilement, in word and deed....and all that accompanies it.

Ex. 32:1-10, 19-20, 26-28 - 1Now when the people saw that Moses delayed coming down from the mountain, the people gathered together to Aaron, and said to him, “Come, make us gods that shall go before us; for as for this Moses, the man who brought us up out of the land of Egypt, we do not know ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Filled To The Uttermost: An Example For The Believer Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 20, 2006

This message was developed to help Christians to relaize how much they have in Christ - specifically when filled with the Holy Spirit.

FILLED TO THE UTTER MOST: AN EXAMPLE FOR THE BELIEVER Acts 6:8-7:60 INTRODUCTION: A. In Ephesians 5:18 Paul wrote, be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 1. This verse lets us know that it is possible to be a Christian and not be filled with the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist