Sermons on Symbiotic Relationship:

Seven Road Blocks On The Highway Of Worship - And How To Break Them Down Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Mar 20, 2009

This sermon looks at seven common barriers to worship and how to fix them.

Seven Road Blocks On The Highway Of Worship – (And How To Break Them Down) One of the most interesting passages in the Bible about worship – is found in John chapter four. Jesus is talking to the woman at the well. She is a woman with a tainted past. Her lifestyle is one that is questionable – ...read more

Scripture: John 4:20-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When 1+1=1

Contributed by Babatunde Olugboji on Jul 28, 2008

This message about the God-ordained marriage relationship between man and woman as the devil is prowling to and fro looking for marriages to devour and relationships to wreck. And the church is not immune. We can learn a few lessons from the Shunamite cou

Introduction From the title of this message, it is clear that this is an unusual formula. Yes, 1+1 = 1, not 2. Ordinarily, 1+1 equals 2, but there are many things in the word of God which are not ordinary, but extra-ordinary. When God parted the Red Sea for the people of Israel when they were being ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 4:8-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Timothy Craver on Aug 11, 2008

Looking at the Jerusalem Council, we see conceopts to help us work through conflict.

3 weeks ago, I spoke on the topic of conflict and how to prevent unnecessary disputes. I want to return to the topic of conflict today, but I’ll be taking a different approach this time. Whereas three weeks ago I talked about how to stop conflict before it starts, today I’ll be talking about how ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-21

Denomination: Brethren

Handling The Truth

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008

Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

The Evasion Of Exasperation Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 30, 2008

54th in a series from Epehesians. How to avoid exasperating my children - and others.

This week, I ran across this article. Although it is attributed to a pamphlet put out by the Houston police department, the author is actually unknown and no one can produce a copy of any such pamphlet. Nevertheless, it gives us some good food for thought this morning: TWELVE RULES FOR RAISING ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:4

Denomination: Baptist

Personal Responsibility

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

A message based on Cain’s relationship with Abel.

PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY Genesis 4:9-10 INTRO: Cain had. slain his brother in a fit of jealousy. God calls upon him to give an account of his brother. His denial of being his brother’s keeper did not release him of the responsibility. I. CAIN ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Breakfast With Jesus Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

Jesus has breakfast with His disciples which was an important time for them to remember to what He had called them and what that would mean to their futures.

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “Breakfast with Jesus” John 21:1-14 Introduction: I have been invited to have breakfast with some important people in the past. My daughters and I had breakfast with Senator George Allen several years ago and I had the chance to have breakfast with ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

What Everyone Needs Series

Contributed by Tim Spear on Dec 3, 2012

As Jesus gives His life as a ransom for many He also will provide “what everyone needs.”

Jesus, the God-man: Gospel of John “What Everyone Needs” John 19:17-30 Introduction: “I need a million dollars!” “I need an ice cream cone.” “I need a new car.” Many times in our lives we have trouble distinguishing the difference between our wants ...read more

Scripture: John 19:17-30

Denomination: Baptist

Bumper Crop

Contributed by Jason Jones on Nov 6, 2012

Exposition of Fruitfulness

Text: John 15:2, Title: Bumper Crop, Date/Place: NRBC, 8.19.12, AMc Opening illustration: the graph at the Olympics that shows all the winners of the 100 m dash in the last 116 years. The winner in 1896 would have finished almost 20 meters behind Usain Bolt. Contrast the rose bush in front of ...read more

Scripture: John 15:2

Denomination: Baptist

Teachings Of The Psalms Series

Contributed by Rob Hall on Nov 20, 2012

things we learn from studying the Psalms

TEACHINGS OF THE PSALMS #2 in series Text: Ps. 4 Intro: 1. Everyone knows how vital good communication is in our relationships---marriage, parent—child, employer—employee 2. Good communication is not as easy as it may sound, it actually takes some effort 3. The same is true with our ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nahum

Contributed by John Mccormack on Jul 6, 2011

FOCAL POINT: JUDGMENT AND RELATIONSHIP

NAHUM NAHUM 1: 1-9 FOCAL POINT: JUDGMENT AND RELATIONSHIP INTRODUCTION: NAHUM (COMFORT OR CONSOLATION) A HEBREW, WAS CONSIDERED A MINOR PROPHET AND CONTEMPORARY OF HABAKKUK AND ZEPHANIAH. THE ASSYRIANS CONTROLLED THE REGION AT THIS TIME. PREVIOUSLY, THE PROPHET JONAH BROUGHT THE AREA TO ...read more

Scripture: Nahum 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer 101 Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Nov 10, 2009

General discussion on the nature of Prayer and introduction into the series

One cannot escape any number of jokes and misunderstandings when it comes to the concept of prayer. Most of us have heard about the child who believed God’s name was Harold because each week they prayed, "Our Father who art in heaven, Harold be thy name". Likewise, there is the story of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Godly Sorrow And Godly Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Mar 29, 2010

Godly sorrow leads to repentance and salvation, which results in joy - for God and for the individuals involved.

Introduction: A. Sometimes the truth hurts, doesn’t it? 1. Here we see a horse who has just learned the truth about himself. With tears he writes: “Dear Diary, Today I found out that I am a horse.” 2. Here we see a doctor laying out the truth for his patient: “What fits ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:2-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do You Know Me? Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Apr 24, 2015

There is a difference between knowing Jesus and KNOWING Jesus.

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Today I want to talk about Jesus. Is Jesus the central part of your life, or is His simply on the periphery of your life? • What tangible difference does Jesus make in our lives? Is He even supposed to make any difference? • What it mean to have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Religion Will Never Save You! Series

Contributed by Kyle Sullivan on Nov 10, 2014

Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God.

Religion—is man’s best attempt to get to God. Eight Characteristics of the Religious Person: 1) They rely on a Label. Jew—means a praises or he who praises God! 2) They depend upon Rules and Regulations. Fact: The law has never saved anybody! John 5:39-40 3) They ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:17-29

Denomination: Baptist