Sermons on Support Systems:

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 19, 2001

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling

How To Resolve Conflicts Through Effective Counseling Eph. 4:28-32 - "Be kind to one another, tender-hearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ has forgiven us." Begin by integrating some of following five suggestion: 1). Break the problem into smaller issues. The manager’s ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Pride -The Source Of Our Stress Series

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Jun 2, 2008

Pride the source of our stress (Acknowledgments - Rick Warrens series on this topic). This sermon looks at the devastation of pride, both personally and as a faith community - and gives practical solutions to recognize and overcome this sin.

We’re in week two of our Breaking Free Series. Last week we looked at Breaking Free from Persistent Temptations. This week were looking at breaking free from pride. I did a Bible word search – the word pride comes up 388 times, so God has a lot to say about it. Pride affects all of us. It is a sin ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:15

Titus Commentary

Contributed by David Richardson on Nov 22, 2007

Commentary on Titus for young pastors

Titus 1 1 Paul, a servant of God and an apostle of Jesus Christ for the faith of God’s elect and the knowledge of the truth that leads to godliness— Paul uses his name first, identifying himself before the “Cretans” as sometimes many may reject God and His ultimate authority in them, yet still ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Feeding Yourself Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Apr 13, 2008

Its impossible to grow in your relationship with God without growing in your relationship with God’s Word.

Feeding Yourself 1 Peter 2:2 Rev. Brian Bill 4/13/08 God Tube Video: “Week in the Life of a Neglected Bible” Note: I began the service with this video and then went right into preaching. Then praising through song followed. If you and I are not reading the Bible on a regular basis, we will ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Fire And Fiery Words

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Aug 4, 2009

The Holy Spirit was given for the last days!

I Introduction A One day when Charlie Brown stops at the psychiatric help stand to talk with Lucy. He confesses, "My trouble is I never know if I’m doing the right thing. I need to have someone around who can tell me when I’m doing the right thing." Lucy says, "Okay. You’re doing the right thing. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Take Your Own Inventory Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Feb 18, 2010

A study of Haggai verses 1 through 15

Haggai 1: 1 – 15 Take your own inventory “1In the second year of King Darius, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the LORD came by Haggai the prophet to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 1:1-15

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Will A Good God Really Send Bad People To Hell?

Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 21, 2010

God warns of eternal separation, not to intimidate mankind, but to reveal His love and compassion for sinful man. The message examines the necessity of divine judgement of sin and God’s provision so that no individual need be separated from Him and His l

REVELATION 20:11-15 WILL A GOOD GOD REALLY SEND BAD PEOPLE TO HELL? “I saw a great white throne and him who was seated on it. From his presence earth and sky fled away, and no place was found for them. And I saw the dead, great and small, standing before the throne, and books were opened. Then ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

"Consider The Claims Of Christ"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 27, 2010

Consider carefully the things Jesus said about Himself

(Various texts) Over the years I have heard many opinions about Jesus expressed by people who, at least in my presence and to my knowledge, have demonstrated no desire to put forth any effort to find out what is said or known – or can be known – about Him in any context outside of that ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:38-43

Denomination: Orthodox

The Right Fit

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 3, 2006

Sin is just too tiring. Come to Jesus, and he will give you rest.

Title: The Right Fit Text: Matt 11:28-30 MP: Sin makes you tired. If you want rest, be like Jesus. (Meekness) Labor Day is a bit ironic, don’t you think? We take an entire weekend off to celebrate work, labor and holidays, and how do we spend it? By doing all those chores around the house we’ve ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Baptist

"Fly High" - Acts Part 21 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 10, 2006

Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) is also a spiritual law. Our personal wit

Fly High – Acts part 21 Opening Illustration: On the lighter side of life Thesis: Acts 23 teaches us that “Flying high” for the Lord means we understand that our testimony – our witness - does impact the direction of nations and that the natural law of sowing (planting) and reaping (harvesting) ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Saints Find Life" Rms Part 6 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Apr 18, 2007

In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life!

“Saints find life!” Romans pt 7 Opening Video Illustration: Life is like a train ride! Show movie. Thesis: In Romans chapter 5 we learn from Paul that those who find Jesus- the “Saints” find life – eternal life! Scripture Text: Romans 5:1-21 1Therefore, since we have been justified through ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manifestation Of Glory Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Feb 7, 2018

Revelation 1:9-20 provides 1) The Setting for the vision (Revelation 1:9–11), it 2) Unfolds the vision itself (Revelation 1:12–16, 20), and it 3) Relates its effects (Revelation 1:17–19).

A hate speech law that generated years of heated controversy over free speech before being repealed in 2013 could be making a comeback, at least in some form. Section 13 of the Canadian Human Rights Act made it a discriminatory practice to convey messages over the phone or internet that contain ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:9-20

Denomination: Other

Book Of Titus Part 3 (Lessons On Titus Series) Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Feb 19, 2018

Jude longed to share the joys of salvation, which was the dominant theme uniting all of the Christian community, but an insidious cancer developing within the body of the believers threatened to destroy their peace and unity.

Peace is the serenity and confidence that come from reliance on God’s word and from looking above circumstances to the One who overrules all circumstances for the accomplishment of His own purposes. This is that same peace “beyond anything we can imagine” (Philippians 4:7). We can have no true and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

You Got What You Wanted, But You Lost What You Had!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Apr 7, 2018

We must guard against pursuing our desires at the expense of do what honours God. Christians, especially, can lose effectiveness in service if they fail to consider the cost of their choices.

GENESIS 25:29-34 YOU GOT WHAT YOU WANTED, BUT YOU LOST WHAT YOU HAD! [1] Once when Jacob was cooking stew, Esau came in from the field, and he was exhausted. And Esau said to Jacob, “Let me eat some of that red stew, for I am exhausted!” (Therefore, his name was called Edom.) Jacob said, “Sell me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

Demas: Can We Quit When The Going Gets Tough? Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Oct 22, 2016

A study of Demas, a servant of God who quit when matters got tough.

2 TIMOTHY 4:10 SAVED? OR LOST? DEMAS: CAN WE QUIT WHEN THE GOING GETS TOUGH? “Demas ... has deserted me..” [1] “Well begun is half done.” This adage was quoted on numerous occasions during an earlier day—I certainly was on the receiving end of the saying repeatedly ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:10

Denomination: Baptist