Sermons on Stomach Made Bitter:

Control Vs. Kaos Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 6, 2008

This sermon uses several sections of Ephesians to describe why we need to take our Spiritual warfare seriously.

OPEN: (We opened with the promo for the new movie "Get Smart" starring Steve Carell. It starts with the phrase: "There has always been a delicate balance between Kaos and Control. Now, with that balance threatened, it’s time to turn to one man...") He was known as the Butcher. A follower of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Fable Of Ambition Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 30, 2010

Gideon's failure appears to be ambition sneaking in after he made the right original decision that poisoned Abimelech's character. Jotham's fable is a cautionary tale.

I know you’ve all heard me quote the brilliant Jewish novelist, Elie Wiesel, on many occasions. The famed author of Night and Jewish philanthropist once said, “Some stories are true that never happened.” He didn’t mean, of course, that we should chuck our healthy skepticism ...read more

Denomination: *other

A Sacrifice To Remember

Contributed by James Chandler on May 29, 2018

Memorial Day reminds us of the ultimate sacrifice that was made for our freedom, Jesus Christ died that we might have life through Him.

As we prepare for Memorial Day, let us remember the Passover Lamb that was sacrificed and reminded the people that their freedom came at a great cost. The Passover Lamb Exodus 12:1-13 The Lord said to Moses and Aaron in Egypt, “This month is to be for you the first month, the first month of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:18-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Faith Heals Our Sin Sick Soul

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 10, 2001

To lead the people to understand that they can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ.

The Bronze Serpent – Numbers 21:4-9 1. Aim: To lead the people to understand that the can be forgiven of their sin sickness and made whole by placing their faith in Jesus Christ. Illustration:Chuck Swindoll reports that a seminary student in Chicago faced a forgiveness test. Although he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Behold Thy Mother!

Contributed by Gary Huckaby on May 11, 2003

Bible Mothers who made a difference in their family. Have you thanked God for your Mother lately?

Behold, Thy Mother! By-Evangelist Gary Huckaby (Preached at Antioch Baptist Church in Woodbury Georgia 5-11-2003) Text John 19:26-27 When Jesus therefore saw his mother, and the disciple standing by, whom he loved, he saith unto his mother, Woman, behold thy son! Then saith he to the ...read more

Scripture: John 19:26-27

Denomination: Baptist

Reconcilable Differences

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Mar 11, 2002

In this sermon I talk about our need for reconcilation with God and how God made that possible for us.

Reconcilable Differences When you have a problem or disagreement with someone how do you normally respond? What do you do to try and make right a relationship gone badly? Do you use the Hatfield and McCoy method and duke it out until there’s only one person standing? Do you just let it go? Do you ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:11-21

Denomination: Baptist

Shall We Walk Together?

Contributed by Jim Parisi on Dec 8, 2002

We as Christians all belong to the body of Christ. It is one body made up of many different members

Shall We Walk Together? HHM Pastor Jim Parisi 12-08-02 We as Christians all belong to the body of Christ It is one body made up of many different members Story : Heart. Brain ,lowly foot or asylum lunatics never unite The foot put it in to perspective for them we all need each other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Potter

Contributed by John Gullick on May 1, 2002

A sermon in story form that uses a made up fairy tale to lay the platform for discussing the Potter and the clay.

JER 18:1 This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD: 2 "Go down to the potter’s house, and there I will give you my message." 3 So I went down to the potter’s house, and I saw him working at the wheel. 4 But the pot he was shaping from the clay was marred in his hands; so the potter ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Iwant To Experience Peace Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 10, 2007

The peace we want cannot be bought, made, or negotiated. It will only be found in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

Luke 2:8-14; Ph. 4:6-9 iWant to Experience Peace Woodlawn Baptist Church December 9, 2007 Read Luke 2:8-14. The angel said, “peace on earth, good will toward men.” Some of your Bibles have verse 14 translated, “peace on earth toward men of good will,” or “peace on earth toward those with whom God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Be Confident In A Crisis

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book,Answers to Life Difficult Questions. I added illustrations and made it to a sermon.

HOW CAN I BE CONFIDENT IN A CRISIS? Illustration: When I was young my Dad always told me about his childhood and how they lived in a house that is near the Sea. The thing that he most feared was the typhoon since their house is made of wood, it will be beaten down, almost carried by the wind, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

How To Change For The Better

Contributed by Rommel Samaniego on May 2, 2008

Based on Rick Warrens book, Answers to lifes difficult Questions, i added the illustrations and made it into a sermon

HOW CAN I EVER CHANGE? GENESIS 32 Get attention by : Whats’ a sermon worth—3 sermons, 1,000 hk, 15 mins, 400 hk 30 mins, 50 HK (2 hours) lets all stand and ask the ushers to circulate the offering plate and know what sermon you would like to have today. Most of us want some change, in our ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:24-30

Denomination: Baptist

Beneficiary Of A Before-Time Covenant

Contributed by Rajani Lobo on Mar 25, 2005

Imagine being part of a before-time covenant, a covenant that was made before you and I were born!

Beneficiary of a before-time Covenant By Pastor Bryan Coelho II Sam. 9:1-13; Eccl.7:13 I Sam.18:1-5 – there is a covenant relationship in the Bible and this relationship is a relationship that reveals the future course of life for David and descendants forever. This relationship briefs of a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Choosing Your Lamb - Peer Pressure

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Apr 29, 2006

Peer pressure - the Psalm Sunday entry - shouts of joy - cries for Crusifiction - Made bigger by peer pressure.

Choosing your lamb - Peer pressure Mark 11:1-11 A little boy was sick on Palm Sunday and stayed home from church with his mother. His father returned from church holding a palm branch. The little boy was curious and asked, "Why do you have that palm branch, dad?" "You see, when Jesus came into ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-11

Denomination: Congregational

Noah: A Man Of Faith Series

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on Apr 22, 2004

God chose to destroy the wicked world by a flood of waters, but He made provisions for Noah and his family.

Moving on Faith: Noah Hebrews 11: 7 Genesis 6 What is faith? We established in last week’s study that, “...faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen” (Hebrews 11:1). Also, we learned what faith is not. We learned that faith is not based on attitudes or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:1-22, Hebrews 11:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Transformation

Contributed by Rex Williams on Jan 2, 2003

A New Year’s teaching to motivate participants to actively seek God for changes that need to be made in lifestyle.

OPENING IMAGE ILLUSTRATION: contrasting mountain peaks with passes; peaks enable you to enjoy the view of where you have been and where you are going, whereas passes give you mere glimpses of what may be ahead. “Year ends” are like passes to me. How different are you now than you were the first ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:22-24, 2 Corinthians 3:13-18

Denomination: Pentecostal