Sermons on Stumbling Blocks:

How To Manage Life Choices

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Jan 14, 2002

Life is a smorgesboard of choices...how do I know what is right for me?

How To Manage Life Choices The college faculty were in their annual meeting when, suddenly, an angel appears. Turning to the Dean, the angel said, "I will grant you one of three choices -- infinite wisdom, infinite wealth or infinite health." The Dean thought for a minute, then replied ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:5-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Paradox

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Jan 29, 2002

It’s a choice...choose to enjoy the fruit of this present world, or hold out for the world to come.

God does not see things as we see them...We need to start seeing things as God sees them. I Samuel 16:7 - 7But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not look at his appearance or at the height of his stature, because I have refused him. For the Lord does not see as man sees; for man looks at the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Who Accepted Every Human Weakness

Contributed by William Baeta on Dec 1, 2000

Obedience

Theme: Christ who accepted every human weakness Text: Isaiah50:5-9; James 2:14-18; Mk. 8:27-35 God’s Word has priority over everything else but many Christians are not prepared to accept this. This is the main reason why many Christians feel frustrated and inadequate even though they read the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-35, Isaiah 50:5-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Divorce And Christian Service

Contributed by Dana Carpenter Jr. on Dec 29, 2000

Does divorce and remarriage disqualify one for Christian service?

(The views expressed in this teaching are not necessarily those of Freedom Bible College, Concepts of Freedom Ministries, or any affiliations, ministers, faculty, or staff thereof.) Introduction. A. Very controversial subject. B. Those who teach this view are often called heretical in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:2, Romans 11:29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Highway Of Holiness

Contributed by James May on Aug 7, 2001

Without Holiness no man shall see God. Every day that we live we are traveling down the "Highway of Holiness".

Disclaimer: Due to the large amount of sermons and topics that appear on this site I feel it is necessary to post this disclaimer on all sermons posted. These sermons are original to the author and the leading of the Holy Spirit. While ideas and illustrations are often gleaned from many ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:25-27, Isaiah 35:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Triumph Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 27, 2007

The Cross of Christ is unimaginably tragic. Yet, it is also amazingly triumphant! There is pain, but out of that pain will emerge new joy. There is despair, but out of that despair will arise eternal hope!

THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CROSS THE TRIUMPH OF THE CROSS! Easter Sunday, April 8, 2007 INTRODUCTION: In the past several weeks, we have explored together the significance of the Preparation For The Cross, The Cost of The Cross: Obedience, last Sunday Pastor Mark so well spoke on The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:39-46

Denomination: Baptist

Mushrooms Or Maple Trees? Series

Contributed by Ken Pell on Jun 11, 2007

Sermon #1 of the series on discipleship (from Mark 8 and 9) addresses the importance of beginning with a Born-again experience.

Mushrooms or Maple Trees: Spiritual Growth as God Intended Sermon #1 Sermon Objective: Being a Christ-follower requires an accurate (albeit maybe not always complete) understanding of Jesus Christ’s person and ministry. INTRO Mushrooms and Maple Trees; they are strikingly different aren’t they? ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-33

Denomination: Nazarene

Trusting God To Provide

Contributed by Ray Mckendry on Jun 11, 2007

If God tells you to do something unusual or even illogical in order to meet a need you have...obey Him anyway!

Trusting God to Provide Introduction Today’s sermon is called “Trusting God to Provide.” Our reading tells a story about God’s provision, a poor widow and a prophet called Elijah. Elijah, you will remember, is the one who appears at Jesus’ transfiguration Elijah represented all the Prophets of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Ultimate Fighter Series

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Apr 6, 2007

The ultimate conflict has always been between God and satan.

Easter Sunday April 8, 2007 Morning Worship Text: Luke 24:1-8 Subject: The Conflict between Jesus and satan Title: The Ultimate Fighter: Part 3 in the Conflict Series I want to begin this morning by talking about a feud that started towards the end of the Civil War in West Virginia and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Who Is This Holy Spirit? Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Mar 14, 2007

Second in a series of teachings on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. The Helper that Jesus said was to our "advantage" that He leave so that the Holy Spirit might come.

The following was written in “Christian Life” magazine: “In many Christian circles the Holy Spirit is either neglected, forgotten, or misunderstood. The One given to unite the body of Christ is the center of controversy. So often Christian work is so rigidly programmed that it seems we need no ...read more

Scripture: John 16:7-14

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Baby King Series

Contributed by Tom Cooperider on Dec 21, 2006

The coming of the baby was not what anyone expected - this baby is the King

Introduction I hope that you don’t mind, but I thought that I would show you some of the pictures from our family vacation… Isn’t this one of the times when you are looking for the door, looking at someone else’s family photo’s is usually not good, unless you are tied in some way. I think that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:16-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Marks Of The Holy Spirit.

Contributed by Aubrey Vaughan on Sep 10, 2006

Have we got the true marks of the Holy Spirit in our conversion? A look at the work and the true marks of the Holy Spirt from the day of Pentecost.

The marks of the Holy Spirit…Acts 1. 5. The book of Acts continues the story where Luke left off in his gospel. This book covers the 30 years after Jesus was taken up into heaven. The book really reveals the Acts of the Holy Spirit, which sees the church being established, the gospel spreading v8 ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Harmony

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Sep 18, 2006

If the church is going to have an impact on the world, it must demonstrate to the world the reality of its faith. It can only do that when Christian virtues are harmoniously lived out daily by the members of the Body of Christ.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Please feel free to use this message as God’s Holy Spirit directs your heart. HARMONY 2 Corinthians 13:11 “Finally, brethren, farewell. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

The C's Of Evangelism

Contributed by Tim Hohm on Oct 17, 2003

The Great Commission is blind to differences -- God sent His Son for ALL and no color, caste, or culture should deter the urgency of the message of the cross.

The ¡§C¡¦s¡¨ of Evangelism Central Assembly, El Sobrante, CA September 5, 2003 Tim Hohm, tim@revtim.com Acts 10:34-35 (NIV) Then Peter began to speak: "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism [35] but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Acts 10:34-35

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Hardest Thing In The World

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 5, 2007

The hardest thing in the world is to consider suffering and trials a gift from God.

The Hardest Thing in the World James 1:1-4 February 4, 2007 Have you ever felt like you’d been body slammed by life? I remember Christmas vacation of my sophomore year in high school. For some reason, the wrestling coach decided that we needed to practice. We practiced for 3 or 4 days of that ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-4

Denomination: Methodist