Sermons on Stupidity:

Why The Holy Spirit Wants Us To Be More Offensive Than Defensive Minded In Spiritual Warfare

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption.

1. The Holy Spirit wants us to take full advantage of the fact that Christ has already declared us conquerors through His redemption. Paul wrote, "We are more than conquerors through Him who love loved us." (Rom. 8:37) Ask the Lord to help you to appropriate all the resources that you enjoy as a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:12-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 9, 2001

Being sure we are not spiritually underdressed.

No Shirt, No Shoes, No Service I am sure that you have seen that sign at many establishments. Some signs say that you must have a coat and tie. If you are fortunate, they have loaners. One restaurant here in Mesquite promises to cut your tie off if you show up with one. There are black tie ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:10, Matthew 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of Days

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Feb 6, 2001

LESSONS WE CAN LEARN FROM YESTERDAY, TODAY, AND TOMORROW

Job 32:7 The Voice of Days In the discussion between Job and his three friends, Elihu was present, but though by far the wisest man, he remained quiet. Oftentimes, a still tongue manifests a wise head. In our text, Elihu gives his reason for refraining from speech. He felt inclined to deliver his ...read more

Scripture: Job 32:7

Denomination: Baptist

Believe God Can Answer Your Prayer

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Trust the lord to answer your prayers like he answers the prayer of Daniel.

I. Introduction A. Nebuchadnezzar the King of Babylon 1. He is best known as the man who conquered Judah 2. He is probably a larger character than what Pharoah was to Moses 3. He reigns on the throne for 43 years 4. It is noted that Neb. was probably a very religious man like no other Babylonian ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus, The Good Shepherd

Contributed by Michael Erickson on Sep 23, 2003

Jesus is the Good Shepherd who calls for His sheep to follow.

*Ask the children in the congregation: If you could be any animal, what would you be and why? Why is it that no one ever says they want to be a sheep? It is never a mascot of a sports team. But from the Christian perspective, it is often seen as a romantic or complimentary thought to who we ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Blessed By God

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 17, 2003

Psalms 1 gives us guidelines for being blessed, favored and multiplied by God. It also provides us with warnings that are equally important but usually misunderstood.

How to Be Blessed by God Psalms 1 gives us guidelines for being blessed, favored and multiplied by God. It also provides us with warnings that are equally important but usually misunderstood. Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am The True Vine - Part Iv Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Apr 18, 2006

This is the final of a four part look at Jesus teaching that He is the true vine. This message focuses on our need to abide with Christ to be fruitful for the kingdom.

(Inspiration for this series from Bruce Wilkerson’s "Secrets of the Vine") We are exploring Jesus’ final "I Am. . ." teaching on earth - John 15: 1-8 Building towards our purpose – individually and as a church – not to become fuller plants, with bigger leaves, and thicker branches. But to bear ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Wesleyan

Youths Making Friends And Coping With Peer Pressure

Contributed by Nche Takoh on Sep 22, 2006

A friend is someone we turn to when our spirits need lift. Are you such a one or trying to be one.

YOUTHS MAKING FRIENDS AND COPING WITH PEER PRESSURE It is no doubt that everybody needs friends but when you are young, friends can have more influence over how you dress, act, and think than your parents do. It has generally been said “show me your friend and I will tell you who you are”. If ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Point: Discover God Series

Contributed by Todd Bishop on Mar 28, 2007

The first point of life is to simply discover God.

Last week we started our series, “What’s the Point?” We learned that discovering the POINT is really about realizing our PURPOSE! Proverbs 19:21: “You can make many plans, but the LORD’s purpose will prevail” (NLT). The one thing that I want all of you to know is the POINT OF YOUR ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:19-21

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How Jesus Instilled Confidence In The Disciples

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 1, 2006

There is a crisis of confidence in our country. Faith gives us the courage to face the present with confidence and the future with expectancy.

How Jesus Instilled Confidence in the Disciples (Acts 4:13-20) Acts 4:13 - "Now as they observed the confidence of Peter and John and understood that they were uneducated and untrained men. They marveled. They realized that they had been with Jesus." There is a crisis of confidence in our ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Can't Get Any Respect Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jun 19, 2006

How can we get a hearing in lost society? How can we create in environment for effective evangelism? How can we project a true image of ourselves, and, more importantly, the God we serve? How can we defuse and influence a hostile society, family member

I Can’t Get Any Respect (I Peter 2:11-12) 1. Take a minute and think about the answer to this question. 2. Can you think of two people who have significantly influenced Your growth in the Lord? 3. Take a moment to think. What was it about them that influenced you? 4. Did those people have ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Jun 25, 2007

God invites us to recognize who we are--sinners in need of a savior, and to be released to a new life through the power of forgiveness.

Luke 7:36-8:3 “The Power of Forgiveness” INTRODUCTION One of the blessings of a high school or college English course is that you read books you would never read at any other time. Few people would waste their time pouring over the pages of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” rather they’d ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Who?

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Aug 22, 2008

Ultimately, each person must answer for themselves the question of who Jesus really is.

Who? Matthew 16: 13 – 20 Introduction: The old childhood game, “HERE’S THE CHURCH. HERE’S THE STEEPLE. OPEN THE DOORS AND SEE ALL THE PEOPLE” took on new meaning for me while I was pastor of Memorial Presbyterian Church in South Bend, Indiana. I had just sat down to enjoy my lunch when the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:13-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Lord's Day

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 25, 2008

The Sabbath was made for man.

THE LORD’S DAY The Lord’s Day: — Text: Mark 2:27-28 Intro: Labor is God’s appointment. His wholesome and needful law. But did He mean us to bear the drudgery of ceaseless toil? How wretched, how degrading, how brutalizing! And God has not appointed it: “Six days shalt thou labour.” Son ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:27-28

Denomination: Church Of God

The Divine Equation

Contributed by Craig Smee on Nov 19, 2007

Faith is basedon trust. When we trust we obey. When we obey there are blessings promised.

Crime story at Riversong – Armed robbery 3 ½ minutes - burglary = 8h15 arrive 16h35 RESPONSE TIME Response time from time God gives you instruction to time you get going = OBEDIENCE Delay response to God = delay in the blessings / promises He has for you! # 1 Hindrance to living the life you ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:3-5

Denomination: Christian Church