Sermons on Suffering:

I Pray For You

Contributed by Chris Talton on Apr 16, 2003

Our prayers can be more powerful if we model them after prayers such as this one from the Bible.

March 16, 2003 Colossians 1:9-14 “I pray for you” INTRODUCTION What does it do for you when someone says, “I pray for you”? A missionary and his family were forced to camp outside on a hill. They were carrying money and they were fearful that thieves might rob them. After spending ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

From Church Member To Disciple

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Nov 22, 2003

This sermon is about the growth process that should take place in the life of a believer.

From Church Member To Disciple GNLCC 11/16/03 Matthew 7:13-27 Proverbs 3:1-13 James 1:19-25 John got back his history exam and for the third time he got a D-. He looked over at his friend Terry, who had a big smile on his face. Terry had an A. John made up his mind he was going to ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25, Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

How Can This Be? Series

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 8, 2003

When Jesus talked about the new birth Nicodemus asked "How can this be?" Jesus’ answer is full of spiritual instruction.

How Can This Be? Fortifying the Foundations # 7 John 2:23-3:21 4-27-03 Intro: This morning we are introduced to a man named Nicodemus and his struggle to understand the kingdom of God. We will hear Jesus’ explanation to him concerning new birth and from that become better equipped to share our ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Anger: It Wants You For Christmas

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

This is a Christmas message dealing with the destructive power of anger. It can ruin what God wants to do in our lives during the holidays if we do not control it.

Anger—It Wants You For Christmas GNLCC 12/21/2003 Genesis 4:1-12 Matthew 2:1-12 Text Matthew 2:16-18 We are now in the middle of the Christmas season. We are told "tis the season to be jolly" and "it will be a time of peace and good will to all." But if we would actually look into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12, Genesis 4:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Is Your Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Jan 23, 2004

THis sermon was preached the first Sunday of 2004 and it challenges people to have a vision for their lives for the coming year.

What Is Your Vision GNLCC 01/04/04 Numbers 14:25-33 Matthew 24:37-51 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are at the beginning of a new year that is filled with unlimited possibilities and potential. A year from now, some of us will be far ahead of where we are today, some of us will be in the same ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:25-33, Matthew 24:37-51

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Giving God More

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Jan 23, 2004

What God wants for our church this year.

Matthew 4:23-5:1 Giving God More Woodlawn Baptist Church January 25, 2004 Introduction “And Jesus went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people. And his fame went ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Just Let It Go!

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on May 21, 2005

This sermon deals with trying to get revenge. Sometimes we simply need to overlook an insult.

Just Let It Go 5/22/05 Esther 3:1-17 Matthew 5:38-48 There was a fable of a dog who just could not stand for another dog to get the best of him in any way. One day the dog came across a large juicy steak that had somehow fallen off a meat wagon. The dog picked up the steak and started ...read more

Scripture: Esther 3:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Critical Decisions

Contributed by James May on Jun 1, 2005

King Hezekiah made at least 4 critical decisions that had long lasting and even eternal consequences. We also have some critical decisions to make.

CRITICAL DECISIONS By Pastor Jim May Scriptures used: 2 Kings 18:1-3; 1 Peter 4:17-18; Exodus 20:2-6; 2 Kings 18:13 & 19; 2 Kings 19:6-7; 2 Kings 19:10-13; 2 Kings 19:14-15; 2 Kings 19:32-37; 2 Kings 20:1-3; 12-15; Matthew 7:6; 2 Kings 20:16-20 2 Kings 18:1-3, "Now it came to pass in the third ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Conviction In A Tolerant World Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 4, 2005

This is the third of three sermons preached for the series "Reality Room." Using reality TV has a hook to talk about real issues, not contrived or assisted TV scenarios.

“CONVICTION IN A TOLERANT WORLD” Daniel 3 and 2 Timothy 3:16-17 INTRODUCTION TO SERMON: Wow! Good people, people who care for each other but with very different stances on a very tough situation. Which one’s right? Did you hear Angie’s significant other address the core problem here: He ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Let The Holy Spirit Use Romans 8 To Navigate Your Way

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2005

If you really want the full benefit of God’s navigator, the Holy Spirit who guides you into all truth, try applying ten key principles from Romans 8.

Let the Holy Spirit Use Romans 8 to Navigate Your Way Romans 8:1-8:38 If you really want the full benefit of God’s navigator, the Holy Spirit, who guides you into all truth, try ten key principles from Romans 8. Illustration: The Spirit also helps in our weaknesses. For we do not know what we ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Changeless Christ

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever!

The Changeless Christ Hebrews 13:8 Sunday June 25, 2000 A.M. Hebrews 13:8 8 Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and to day, and for ever. Look at the Stability that statement give a person! We are living in a changing world. Anyone who has lived through the last fifty years has seen more changes, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Fellowship With God, Fellowship With One Another

Contributed by Ed Pruitt on Jun 16, 2005

What is fellowship? Do you have fellowship? With whom do you have fellowship? With whom do you not have fellowship? Of what importance is fellowship to you?

Fellowship with God, Fellowship with one another Sunday October 08, 2000 1 John 1:1-10 That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; 2 (For the life was manifested, and we have ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-10, 1 John 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

A Nation Under God

Contributed by Tim Zukas on Jul 4, 2005

America’s Christian Heritage - Historical quotes - used for Independence Day

[much of this sermon was inspired by a sermon series delivered by Bob Russell at Southeast Christian in Louisville] [this sermon was dlivered by two ministers - alternating sections] America is a Great Country. In America, we park on the driveway and drive on the parkway. In America, we put ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 9:1-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Knowing God, Life's Ultimate Pursuit

Contributed by Steve Malone on Apr 5, 2004

My goal today is; 1st to challenge us to honestly reflect on our personal knowledge of God and 2nd to send all of us on a fast pursuit to know God better. (I kings - pt 5)

"KNOWING GOD, LIFE’S ULTIMATE PURSUIT" TEXT: 1 KINGS 18 INTRODUCTION One of the most powerful scenes in the bible is the prophet Elijah going 1 on 450 -- against the prophets of the false god Baal. 1 KINGS 18:22-29 Elijah prepares his altar - soaks it down 3 times, and then prays to God -- ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:22-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Is Life All About

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 12, 2004

The Parable of the Talents provides a condensed description of what life is all about. God has entrusted each of us with resources and opportunity. He grants freedom to choose how we will invest our time, money, etc... But we must live life understanding

What’s Life All About? Matthew 25:14-30[1] 4-4-04 Have you ever asked yourself, “What am I going to do with my life?” Maybe when you were in your senior year of high school the career counselor helped you ask that question. Maybe in the midst of a great crisis you found yourself asking, “What ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:7, Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Charismatic