Sermons on Struggling:

Election, Free Will And The Sovereignty Of God

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Aug 18, 2005

The Cross is the answer to Election and Free Will

Election, Free Will and the Sovereignty of God Greater spiritual men and women than I have taught that "election" and "free will" are like two railroad tracks in Scripture that run parallel but never intersect. I understand the purpose of the illustration to preserve the integrity of "election" ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:4

Denomination: Baptist

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Wedding Clothes

Contributed by Roger Haugen on May 14, 2002

When you take off your wedding clothes, what are you going to put on? How does one dress for success in a marriage? What are you going to wear to ensure that yours will be enduring and satisfying?

Herb Hoppe / Jacqueline Helston Wedding 21 July 2000 Dressing For The Marriage Colossians 3:12-17 Well. Here you are, Herb and Jacquie, all dressed in your wedding finery. You are a very attractive couple on this most significant day of your lives, a couple I like very much -- each of you ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:12-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Confess Your Sins To One Another

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Intro.: 1.

Intro.: 1. This A.M. we continue our series on "OA Passages" of NT. 2. Read James 5:13-16. a. Questions that come from reading this passage. b. Three (3) things this passage does NOT say. c. Some reasons why we should "confess our sins to each other." I. QUESTIONS COMING OUT OF THIS ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

The Field Of The Slothful

Contributed by David Dailey on Feb 15, 2001

Thonns and thistles come up on there own if allowed they take over

THE FIELD OF THE SLOTHFUL Proverbs 24:30-34 I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding; and, lo, it was all grown over with thorns, and nettles had covered the face thereof, and the stone wall thereof was broken down. Then I saw and considered it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:5-10, Proverbs 24:30-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Bear Ye One Another's Burdens

Contributed by Shawn Ragan on Mar 30, 2001

Our call to help one another through temptations

Bear Ye One Another’s Burdens Meridian Church of God Seventh Day February 10th, 2001 INTRODUCTION Good morning… Victory Over Temptation pages 237-239 I want to talk to you today about the types of bonds that are spoken of in that reading. When faced by trouble, hardship, temptation, these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-2

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Defines You?

Contributed by Todd Bishop on May 5, 2006

Discovering the things in our life that define who we are and who we will become

INTRODUCTION Everyone is defined by something … in fact, every company is defined by it’s product! White Castle is defined by its “belly bombers.” Applebee’s is defined by its “half off the muchies” after 10. Dell is defined by its “inexpensive computers.” Apple is defined by its “graphic/video ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Press On Series

Contributed by Dan Cale on Nov 28, 2006

This is the sixth and finalsermon in a series of sermons looking at developing a deeper walk with Christ. It addresses the issues of self evaluation and service.

Going Deeper Pt 6 - Press On Phil 3:2-16 This morning I want to wrap up this series on going deeper. Are you still with me? I hope that you are journeying deeper each day in your relationship with Christ. Last week I shared with you Paul’s goals for his spiritual life; To know Christ in the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-16

Denomination: *other

Together Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

NT PASSAGES THAT SPEAK OF THE TOGETHERNESS OF THE BELIEVERS AND WHAT WE ARE TO BE DOING TOGETHER.

WHAT ARE WE DOING TOGETHER? TOGETHER, WE ARE… 2 Corinthians ...fixing our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. ...groaning, longing to be clothed with our heavenly dwelling ...making it our goal to please him ...regarding no one from a worldly point of view. ...waging war not as the ...read more

Denomination: Methodist

Shrek Of The Bible

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Sep 26, 2008

God is taking you and me on a journey to a Promised Land. For us that Promised Land is heaven. The land of Israel has already been given to His Chosen People. We the church are to continue our journey to our place of rest which is heaven. Satan does

Shrek of the Bible In Numbers 22 we learn of a talking Donkey that pre-dates the Donkey from the now famous movie Shrek. It seems Hollywood still borrows from the bible when it’s looking for a great story to tell. In the movie version we learn that the King wants to get rid of all the ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 22:1-40

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

God's Generosity

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 28, 2011

A short talk given at Maiden Newton during Walk West Dorset 2011, speaking about the generosity of God and our response.

Between 1996 and 2000 I was a Senior Branch manager with the Woolwich, and I have no doubt that I would not have been able to run my branches like the landowner in that parable. If I’d hired a member of staff in January offering to pay them £12,000 for the year that would’ve been fine; ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:1-16

Denomination: Anglican

The "L" Word Series

Contributed by Allen James on Mar 8, 2010

The third message in a 7-Part Series, Shift - A New Way of Thinking. Today's challenging message from Matthew 5:27-30 explores Jesus' thoughts on lust.

Introduction As a church one of our values is a commitment to Strong Spiritual Families… We desire to encourage & equip marriages & families to grow together spiritually. Anytime we explore a passage like the one before us we must begin with God’s Ideal… I. Subject is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons Learned From Two Criminals

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Tonight, I want to look at two people and the truths they teach us. They are the criminals that hung on the cross on each side of Jesus, the day Jesus was crucified.

Lessons learned from two Criminals Luke 23:32-43 Introduction I expect to learn things when I read the teachings of Jesus, after all, even the Jews who rejected Jesus saw Him as a Great Rabbi, a Great Teacher. I expect to learn things when I read the writings of the Apostles because these men ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Baptist

Developing Eyes Of Faith

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Jun 26, 2008

This message looks at the life of Moses and lessons we can learn to become people of Faith

Do you remember the story when Jesus was walking on water and Peter did too? Jesus had been praying and a storm had come up - he walked out to where the disciples were - Peter said, “Lord if its you, tell me to come and I’ll come to you.” Jesus said come on - Peter gets out of the boat and he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-29

Denomination: Baptist