Sermons on Stumbling:

Things That Make A Great Church

Contributed by Chris Layton on Sep 8, 2009

This sermon looks at what God expects from His children.

Things That Make A Great Church Matthew 16:13-20 When Jesus organized His church, I think He meant for it to grow. I think that He wanted it to become powerful and great. I don’t think he ever meant for it to be just “a little church in the wild woods” and I don’t think He is pleased with any ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Is Alcohol Good For Me?

Contributed by Steven Haguewood on Jul 24, 2008

So-called health professionals proclaim the health benefits of alcohol, are they right?

IS ALCOHOL GOOD FOR YOU? Proverbs 23:29-35 Scripture Reading: Proverbs 23:29-35 INTRODUCTION: 1. If you watch the news you have seen blurbs about the health benefits of alcohol a. They often show a tiny village in Italy that consumes wine in small quantities each day b. And they extol the virtues ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Take To Heart God's Frustration

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Aug 4, 2008

Take to Heart God’s Frustration 1) Over those who are careless 2) Over those who care less

Three years ago the ABC reality show “Extreme Makeover” and local volunteers demolished an old home in Lake City, Georgia just outside of Atlanta. In six days they replaced it with a mini-mansion while its owners were having fun at Disneyland. When Milton and Patricia Harper returned from Mickey’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Economic Preparation .

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 13, 2009

❶ Dismal News ❷ Sad News ❸ Reflective News ❹ Biblical News ❺ Action News

❶ Dismal News - Labor Department – In Nov. 533,000 jobs were lost – the most in any month since 1974. - (Reuters Jan 7) - If the US Congress does not pass an economic stimulus plan soon the country will lose another 3 million jobs in 2009 - US News & World Report 1/7/09 - US government ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Utopian Dead-Ends And The Faith That Lives Beyond Death Series

Contributed by James Bohrer on Jan 14, 2009

Faith has a tangible result in the real word. Faith does not get caught up in idealism that does not root itself in the recognition of sin or God’s sovereignty.

Utopian Dead-Ends and the Faith that Lives Beyond Death Hebrews 11:13-16 Pastor Jim Bohrer November 23, 2008 If I sold my house and my car, had a big garage sale, and gave all my money to the church, would that get me into heaven?" I asked the children in my Sunday school class. "NO!" the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Hope Of Christmas

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 14, 2008

Hope is fulfilled as evidenced in an exposition of LUKE 2:25-40

THE HOPE OF CHRISTMAS LUKE 2:25-40 Introduction: Christmas ought to be a time of hope. It is a time of remembering the first coming of Christ, observed in our Christmas celebrations. But it is also a reminder of our waiting for the return of Christ. On that first Christmas hope became reality and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-40

Denomination: Baptist

Grace And Sensitivity Part Ii Series

Contributed by Martin Wiles on Jun 13, 2011

Immature and legalistic believers can be very nitpicky, so how far does God expect us to bend when we encounter these situations?

Romans 14:11-23 Introduction: A. Where do we draw the line in being sensitive to other’s interpretations of the Bible or to their traditions when they conflict with our own? How do we handle those things the Bible is silent on? B. Do we have to change our lifestyle or beliefs on some matter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:11-23

Denomination: Baptist

Simple Unity

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Aug 5, 2012

Unity vs. Uniformity. The role humility plays in the kind of unity that God desires within the Body of Christ.

Dakota Community Church August 5, 2012 Simple Unity I hope and pray that you are enjoying these combined services as much as I am. The Sunday of the long weekends in Winnipeg summers can be a challenging experience for those in leadership and those without cottages or campers, this helps! I can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-23

Denomination: Mennonite

Words Can Hurt Or Heal

Contributed by John Quigley on Sep 14, 2012

Showing how Christian people can be hurtful with their words or helpful.

Jas 3:1-12 NKJV My brethren, let not many of you become teachers, knowing that we shall receive a stricter judgment. (2) For we all stumble in many things. If anyone does not stumble in word, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle the whole body. (3) Indeed, we put bits in horses' mouths ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Saved To Serve

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus help us to answer the question, "Why am I here?" as He restores Peter.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Saved to Serve” John 21:15-25 Introduction: Several years ago I taught a drama class for a home school group. One of the things I taught them is the actor always needed to know his motivation in a scene. In other words, “Why am I doing what I ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Retro Love: Bring It Back!!

Contributed by Charles Mims on Jun 9, 2012

Love, true love, Christ-centered love, punches holes in the darkness and never should be unfashionable. Retro love: Bring it back!

Retro Love: Bring It Back! June 10, 2012 1 John 2:7-11 New American Standard Bible (NASB) 7 Beloved, I am not writing a new commandment to you, but an old commandment which you have had from the beginning; the old commandment is the word which you have heard. 8 [a]On the other hand, I am writing ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"The Freedom To Walk As Jesus Did"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 23, 2009

A sermon about taking full advantage of life in Christ.

1 John 1:1-2:6 “The Freedom to Walk as Jesus Did” My first apartment out of college left much to be desired. It was one room in an ancient building. The refrigerator was in the closet. And the only sink was the one in the bathroom. I had no furniture, and I slept on my boss’s old army ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Repentance Will Bring Salvation!

Contributed by Udo Mueller Junior on Sep 15, 2011

Repentance will bring Salvation! A God’s plea to humanity!

The Lord was willing to be a loving husband to an unfaithful wife (ch. 1–3) and a dedicated father to a rebellious son (ch. 11). Hosea described how the people had turned away from God, how they stop loving and being faithful to Him, their religion had become a religion of words and ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 14:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Freedom In Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Owen on Jan 14, 2011

verse by verse through Acts

If you were to ask most people what they think is the greatest thing about being an American, they’d probably say that the best thing about being an American is having freedom. We love living in the United States because here we are free. Being an American citizen means we are politically ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Baptist

Beginnings - Pt. 1 - Reorder Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jan 6, 2011

Each year people make resolutions and talk about turning over a new leaf. It is a great time to focus on Beginnings!

Beginnings Part 1 - Reorder I. Introduction 2011. That is the stuff of science fiction. I can still remember when we peered through the living room blinds at the stroke of midnight watching to see if all the lights in the neighborhood would suddenly go out due to the Y2K bug. A new year. It seems ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Pentecostal