Sermons on Stop Worrying:

Jesus' Approach To Prayer Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 16, 2005

A look at the various elements in the Lord’s prayer.

C.L. Null, in Christian Reader says, “My Sunday school class of youngsters had some problems repeating the Lord’s Prayer, but they didn’t lack in imagination. One child prayed, ‘Our Father, who art in heaven, how’d you know my name?’” It is a wonderful thing when we realize that God knows our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Methodist

You Have Total Access To God's Grace

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Jun 3, 2004

Read how Paul shows us how God brings us into His gracious Presence and what that presence does to us spiritually.

June 6, 2004 Romans 5:1-5 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation To Smyrna - Words To The Suffering Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

Letter to the Church at Smyrna who were amidst suffering

The Revelation to Smyrna - Words to the Suffering. A little boy was leading his sister up a mountain path and the way was not too easy. ¡§Why this isn¡¦t a path at all,¡¨ the little girl complained. ¡§Its all rocky and bumpy.¡¨ Her little brother kept on up the mountain, pausing just long ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming The Man Of Your Wife's Dreams Series

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Jan 18, 2006

Part 2 in series on family. Examines qualities of a good husband.

BECOMING THE MAN OF YOUR WIFE’S DREAMS 2 Guitars tuned to each other can both be out of tune, even if they sound just alike. But 2 guitars tuned to the same pipe or to the same tuning fork will both be in tune. So last week as we began this series on marriage and the home, we saw that the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Live In This World

Contributed by David Bubb on Mar 7, 2004

If we are ever going to make an impact on our culture, we can not let ourselves become conformed to it.

Subject: How To Live In This World Scripture Reading: Romans 12:2 You heard about the business lady who, between flights at an airport bought a small package of cookies. She then sat down in the busy snack shop to glance over the newspaper. As she read her paper she became aware of a rustling ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Holiness

Righteous Heart Ache

Contributed by Tony Searles on Jul 9, 2001

Just how much do you hunger and thirst for the Lord? Birth a new desire for the House of God and His Presence!

Stand & Read – Psalm 84:1-12 “How lovely are Thy dwelling places, O Lord of hosts! [2] My soul longed and even yearned for the courts of the Lord; My heart and my flesh sing for joy to the living God. [3] The bird also has found a house, And the swallow a nest for herself, where she may lay her ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:1-12, Matthew 6:33

Denomination: Other

Finding Contentment In A Culture Of Discontent

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 29, 2007

Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than greed will find contentment in living a life of trust.

Title: Finding Contentment in a Culture of Discontentment Text: I Timothy 6:6-19 Thesis: Christians who choose to pursue godliness rather than their cravings, will find contentment in living a life of trust. Introduction According to a study by a non-profit research organization, RTI ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Series

Contributed by Ryan Akers on Dec 13, 2009

Part 4 of our advent series looks at the much often forgotten character of Joseph who was called to raise the Christ Child as his earthly father. Joseph was an example of how to live an obedient and surrendered life.

Jesus. What Child is This? Part 3- Some Surrender: Joseph’s Obedience Matthew 1:16, 18-25 In the 7 years I have been a pastor I have noticed a very consistent trend that happens during Christmas time. As the story is being told about Christ and sermons are being preached and songs are being sung ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-25

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Handle Stress - Jesus (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Mark Nichols on Nov 2, 2009

Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His life!

TEXT: various TITLE: Jesus - How to Handle Stress - Part 2 SERIES: When Life Gets Messy TOPIC: Stress OCCASION: Burnside Christian Church, October 11, 2009 PROP.: Jesus was constantly under pressure and yet remained cool, calm and collected. Here are last 4 of 8 principles we learn from His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Let’s Make A Deal Series

Contributed by Sean Harder on Feb 17, 2010

God can be negotiated with and he will answer prayer, but it is always in His will. Abraham boldly makes a deal with God.

How many of you remember the game show that used to be on TV called “Let’s make a deal”? I believe it was Monty Hall who would tempt people with what was behind different doors, or he would show them a wad of cash and say you can have the cash or choose what’s behind door ...read more

Handling Adversity Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Apr 25, 2009

Part 4 of this series focusing on what the Holy Spirit can do in our lives to help us through all adversities.

Handling Adversity Part 4 Scriptures: Acts 3:3-7; 4:8-13; 5:3-4; Galatians 5:16-23; Introduction: In my message last week I gave you an introduction to the Holy Spirit and why Jesus sent Him here to be a helper for us. If you recall from last week, before Jesus ascended into heaven, He met ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Idols Of The Heart

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jul 8, 2009

Many people have secret idols hidden in the chambers of their hearts from the sight of men but not God. And these idols decide sometimes what they get from God, Hebrews 4:13: Says neither is there any creature that is not manifest in his sight: but all th

IDOLS OF THE HEART Dr. D. K. Olukoya Ezekiel 14:1-4:“Then came certain of the elders of Israel unto me, and sat before me. And the word of the Lord came unto me, saying, Son of man, these men have set up their idols in their heart, and put the stumbling block of their iniquity before their face: ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Clues To Contentment Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 29, 2006

This is the final in a series of sermons based on Paul’s letter to Timothy as a guide to how the church should behave. This message explores living in contentment with our material condition.

(Opened message with showing of U2 “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” Music Video) Even though that song is now pushing 20 years old, it may more than any other song continue to describe our culture today. A culture littered with people who are searching, running, scaling, looking for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Are You Wasting Seed?

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 22, 2006

A look at the parable of the seed

Are you wasting seed? Luke 8:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 30/10/05 am I love big machinery. I’m an engineer still at heart and I love to figure out how machines work. One of the fascinating areas of machinery I think is agricultural machines. Have you ever seen a combine harvestor ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Are Inevitable

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 25, 2006

This message briefly traces the beginning of Jesus’ ministry, discusses his command to cross over to the other side and relates the storm and the disciples concerns to today’s life.

Scripture Reading: “Mark 4:35-41 Message: “Storms Are Inevitable” Text: “And a great windstorm arose, and the waves beat into the boat, so that it was already filling” (v. 37). Introduction: What kind of boat do you visualize in this scripture? Do you picture a large ocean liner type of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Christian Church