Sermons on Strong In Assurance:

The Power Of Feeble Faith

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 20, 2007

There is much power in the small increments of faith that God has given to us.

Mark 5:25 34 -- “And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,” “And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,” “When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.” ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

To God Be The Glory Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 21, 2007

David, Pt. 9

TO GOD BE THE GLORY (2 SAMUEL 7) The “toys of the super rich,” as CNN/Money calls them, including their travel, cell phones, diamonds and cars, can be more expensive than a family home. A night at the 2,640 square-foot Presidential Suite at the Mandarin Hotel in Manhattan costs $12,959 per-night, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Calm In My Chaos Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Dec 23, 2007

Finding grace to help when I need it most in the REST that God offers me TODAY by trusting in His Word.

In his book, “The Pursuit of Happyness,” which was later made into a movie starring Will Smith, Chris Gardner tells of his childhood memories and how he and his sister Ophelia coped with being poor. “Ophelia and I lived vicarious lives as we played a game we made up with the household’s (Spiegel) ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Out Of The Ashes Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 25, 2007

Esther, Pt. 1

OUT OF THE ASHES (ESTHER 1) I have little to no interest in crossword puzzles or any other kind of puzzles; it sure is a puzzle why people bother, but it is a sight to see crossword puzzle fans patiently working on the latest puzzle in their newspaper and to see how they cannot get enough of it. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 1:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

See Jesus In Your Christmas Traditions!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 26, 2007

Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us.

Christmas Eve Service “See Jesus in your Christmas Traditions!” Thesis: Today we need to see Jesus in our Christmas traditions because the season points to His great gift of eternal life to us. Introduction: Quotes: Christmas is the harvest time of love. Souls are drawn to other souls. All that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

This I Gotta See! Series

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 26, 2007

This sermon looks specifically at how Jesus shows us the grace-filled, loving, character of God, and how he does for us what we can not do. Preached at Christmas time during "Family Sunday." Hence, a bit more kid friendly and ad-libbing. (text: 2:11, 3:4

There are a few things I think it would be cool to see: • A train ride across our grand nation, in one of those double decker cars with the glass panorama roof • The inside of a huge submarine • The sunrise and sunset on a remote Pacific island • Even, maybe, • Baseballs “hidden ball trick,” ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

If You Had Been Here Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Dec 31, 2007

Effectively bringing people to life in Jesus will take commitment, compassion, and conviction like that of Jesus. - based on raising of Lazarus

It was just 2 weeks ago that our parking lot out here was filled with emergency vehicles. There was a fire truck, ambulance, and police car. Even the St. John’s helicopter landed out there! That was all part of the fall kickoff for the children’s ministry. I appreciate the people who serve in ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Bearing More Than Children

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 2, 2008

God intends that faith is passed on from parents to children and mothers are a vital part of that

I haven’t exactly told me wife this, yet, but I’m ready to move. I am. I’m dissatisfied with where we’re at. On any given day, I could list for you a dozen things that are wrong with our house, wrong with Joplin, wrong with Missouri and with the United States. I’m ready to go somewhere ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series

Contributed by Joe La Rue on Feb 12, 2008

A consideration of service/ministry.

Title: God Wants Us To Be . . . A Church That Serves Series: The Church God Wants Us To Be, Sermon # 4 COPYRIGHT © Joe La Rue, 2008 Text: Mark 10:42–45 Date Preached: February 3, 2008 Introduction A. During the early morning hours of Sunday, January 27, just one week ago ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:42-45

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Kneeling At The Feet Of Jesus

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Feb 18, 2008

This is a love story, pure and simple. It is not a cheap love story like we see portrayed in the soap operas everyday. This account is a deep heart-felt love that is not infused with any physical desire that seems to be necessary in our day and age to q

SCRIPTURE: ST. LUKE 7:36-50 36And one of the Pharisees desired him that he would eat with him. And he went into the Pharisee’s house, and sat down to meat. 37And, behold, a woman in the city, which was a sinner, when she knew that Jesus sat at meat in the Pharisee’s house, brought an alabaster ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Solving Problems God's Way Part 1 Series

Contributed by Eldron Gill on Mar 5, 2008

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems

Solving Problems God’s Way Part 1: How We Normally Handle Problems Intro. One of the problems a preacher faces is getting the message he has in his head and his heart into the head and hearts of his listeners. Sometimes the preacher feels like his message just isn’t getting across. Joke- There ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:42-52

Denomination: Baptist

Costs Of The Journey Series

Contributed by E Philip Davis on Mar 6, 2008

Jesus makes it clear in Luke 9:23 that the path of discipleship is a costly one; what challenges do we face in "bearing our cross daily" in today’s culture?

COSTS OF THE JOURNEY In this series from Luke we are seeing how following Jesus – what we call discipleship – is like a journey with him. This is what the disciples did in Luke’s Gospel, where Chapters 9-19 are in the form of a journey from Galilee to Jerusalem. In the first week Wayne introduced ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Legions Lost, Language Loosed Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 9, 2008

If we are captured by a demonic past, then we will try to break our chains and will seem to succeed. But the old demons come back to haunt us, for we have not yet turned to the One who gives permission to send them away.

She drifted into my office on a stormy afternoon, much like those we’ve just gone through. She had no appointment, nor did she even ask if I had time to talk. She just drifted in and hovered over my desk, tears in her eyes, lip quivering. I invited her to sit down and tell me what was wrong. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctify Yourselves Series

Contributed by Grant Van Boeschoten on Mar 12, 2008

Based on Josh 3:5, we explore sanctification, address sin and addictions head on, and encourage the Church that God will do wonders among us.

Sanctify Yourselves Grant van Boeschoten March 9, 2008 Joshua 3:5 (NKJV) And Joshua said to the people, "Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do wonders among you." The people of Israel were about to meet the destiny that God had created them for. They were about to enter and possess ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:5

Marching To A Different Drummer

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2006

We follow a holy, warrior God who extends favor.

MARCHING TO A DIFFERENT DRUMMER Joshua 6.1-27 S: Warfare C: Destruction of sin; extension of grace Th: A People with Purpose Pr: WE FOLLOW A HOLY, WARRIOR GOD WHO EXTENDS FAVOR. TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 6 how the Israelites were able to overtake the formidable fortress of ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 6:1-27

Denomination: Baptist