Sermons on Stumbling Blocks:

Good Friday 2016

Contributed by Stephen Belokur on Mar 29, 2016

This is really more of a two reader presentation with videos and a Capella songs interspersed. It also includes a time for communion. The presentation goes from the Last Supper to the Crucifixion.

Good Friday 2016 Reader 2 Welcome and prayer This past week started out with the Triumphal Entry of Jesus into Jerusalem - the crowd shouting and praising God, laying their coats before Jesus as He rode into Jerusalem. The Bible says that when He entered into Jerusalem the whole city was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Because You're Not Strong Enough Series

Contributed by Paul Cockram on Mar 1, 2020

We cannot do anything apart from Jesus, even though we think we are in control. We must come to a place of surrender, willing to trust in the strength of our Father God. Portions of this outline and message are derived from notes on Church Edge

Today, we’re beginning what I plan to be a 3 week message series entitled, Jesus Strong. The text for today’s message will be from the Letter to the Philippians, chapter 4, verse 13. That’s Philippians 4:13. You can go ahead and turn there in your Bible if you’d like and we’ll read it together ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Luminous Life

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus has a plan to penetrate this world's night of ignorance with the light of knowledge. The plan is very simple. It is to advertise. Every Christian is to be a living commercial for the Producer of the program of life.

William Sangster, the great British preacher, tells of one of the strangest taxes ever imposed. He asked his father one day why so many of the homes in London had blocked up windows. His father explained that back in 1695 every house that had more the 6 windows was taxed for the extra ones. Many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

There Are No If Onlys About It

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 22, 2023

Jesus arrives late to see Lazarus after he's been in the grave for four days. If only He had been there earlier? No. His timing was just right.

3.26.23 John 11:17–27, 38-45 17 When Jesus arrived, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles away. 19 Many Jews had come to Martha and Mary to comfort them concerning their brother. 20 When Martha heard that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-45

Denomination: Lutheran

How Much Do I Care? Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Feb 14, 2022

No one cares how much I know until they know how much I care

NOTE: This is a manuscript, and not a transcript of this message. The actual presentation of the message differed from the manuscript through the leading of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, it is possible, and even likely that there is material in this manuscript that was not included in the live ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

A Winning Hope Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Oct 10, 2024

In these days before Jesus comes again, don’t be disturbed and don’t be deceived. Instead, stand firm in the truth and find the confidence to persevere in every good work.

Many of us have seen some doctors over the years; and the older we get, the more doctors we see. As a result, we’ve learned some words we never heard before. Doctors have their own jargon and seem to speak a strange language. After all, what do these terms really mean? • Barium – isn’t that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:1-17, 1 Thessalonians 5:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Get A Good Start

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Jan 9, 2004

A new year’s message, though good for most anytime. How to get a good start in life.

Getting a Good Start Ephesians 5:14-17 Intro. In this passage of Scripture Paul gives us five things that will give us a good start for the New Year. Have you taken time to evaluate your life and where you are in your relationship with God? First his tells us to WAKE UP. Vs 14 I. Walk ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:14-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Authority

Contributed by Michael Galloway on Oct 2, 2005

Sermon about the authority of God, and why it is important we abide by it.

God’s Authority 1. Intro. A. Story B. Religious World C. Mt. 28:18 And Jesus came and spoke to them saying, All Authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth. Means All authority has been given to Christ D. Col. 3:17 And whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Are You Depending On

Contributed by Arthur Good on Nov 25, 2002

Questions if we are depending on God or the arm of the flesh.

WHO DO YOU DEPEND ON? Psalms 115 Introduction: When troubles come in life, whom do you depend on? Who or what do you turn to first when a problem or difficulty arises? Our first response should be to turn to the Lord for help. To depend on God is to do four things that are found in Psalms ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 115:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lighted Pathways Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 30, 2001

THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS

BIG IDEA: THE WORD OF GOD LIGHTS OUR PATHWAYS ON THE ROAD OF RIGHTEOUSNESS INTRODUCTION: THEME OF PSALM 119: "LIGHTED PATHWAYS" MEDITATIONS ON THE PRACTICAL VALUE OF THE WORD OF GOD I. (:105) THESIS: "THY WORD IS A LAMP TO MY FEET, AND A LIGHT TO MY PATH." Contrast of Light vs. Darkness very ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:105-112

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Meditation On Psalm 27

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Sep 1, 2006

The Psalmist stikes a note of confidence in this lovely Psalm

PSALM 27 1. THE CONFIDENCE The Psalmist first sounds forth his sure confidence in his God, 1-3, 1 The LORD is my light and my salvation¡Xwhom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life¡Xof whom shall I be afraid? 2 When evil men advance against me to devour my flesh, {Or to slander me} ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Is That Your Problem? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners; now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace?

Romans 2:11-17 God has no preferential treatment for one person over another. Acts 10:34-35; We are all sinners, & God treats us like sinners. Now, doesn’t that comfort your heart & give your peace? 1) The Law is what comdemns us all. • "The Law" means the Law of God, the Law of Moses, the Ten ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:11-17

Paul, Prayer, And Praying

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Jun 4, 2006

To rejoice always, we must pray always.

PAUL, PRAYER, AND PRAYING Philippians 1:4,9 <----- Intro: *Paul prayed for folks because he loved them. *Those w/loving hearts can pray & praise effectively. Studying Biblical prayers is a profitable spiritual exercise. --Herbert Lockyear, "Prayer history begins, Gen. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:4-9

Denomination: Church Of God

4 Altars In The Life Of Abraham

Contributed by Daniel Chua on Feb 3, 2005

Every altar represents a landmark in our Christian journey. These 4 altars are absolutely essential if we want to become a father of faith and a friend of God!

4 Altars in the Life of Abraham Abram was an idol worshipper when the Lord called him to leave the Ur of the Chaldeans and began a journey of faith. He became a father of faith and a friend of God. - We were once lost but it was the grace of God that found us and made us His own possessions. - He ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Child That Lit Up The World

Contributed by Brian Mccutchen on Feb 8, 2005

If Jesus had never born, people believed there would be: 63% - less charity 61% - less kindness 59% - less personal happiness 58% - less tolerance 47% - more war (16% say less, 26% say the same)

The Child That Lit Up The World John 1:1-9 Introduction: Newsweek Magazine conducted a poll asking some questions about Christ and His birth.* Here are some of the results: 67% - believe that the entire story of Christmas is historically accurate 24% - believe the story of Christmas is a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ