Sermons on Sympathizer:

Pray Pray Pray

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Jan 16, 2007

Three areas to be pray about this year.

PRAY PRAY PRAY Pt 1: PRAY FOR JESUS TO BE GLORIFIED Glorified in the greek is the word doxazo meaning to magnify, extol, praise. John 11:1 Now a man named Lazarus was sick. He was from Bethany, the village of Mary and her sister Martha. John 11:2 This Mary, whose brother Lazarus now lay ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

King Of Kings And Lord Of Lords

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

A Palm Sunday Message of the King of kings.

King of kings and Lord of lords This morning we looked at Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem. As the Jews hailed Him as their coming king they waved the palm branches and scattered their cloaks before Him. In only a week’s time, the tide turned. Just a week later many of these same people ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:11-16

Inside Outside Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 31, 2007

What impresses Christians is not necessary what impresses lost people; but both groups are impressed by genuineness.

Inside Outside (I Thessalonians 4:9-12) 1. Sometimes it is difficult to impress people. 2. During a visit to the mental asylum, a visitor asked the Director what the criterion was which defined whether or not a patient should be institutionalized. "Well," said the Director, "we fill up a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:9-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Best Friends With God

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Sep 19, 2007

Great up-lifting teaching for everyone.

3 Ways to Become Best Friends with God Romans 5:6-11 6 For when we were still without strength, in due time Christ died for the ungodly. 7 For scarcely for a righteous man will one die; yet perhaps for a good man someone would even dare to die. 8 But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Of Those Days

Contributed by Roger Nelmes on Jan 29, 2008

Some storms we can track and be somewhat prepared for, others come suddenly and without warning. We normally don’t think about them until they hit or effect us.

One of Those Days Opening Illustration: Have you ever had “one of those days”? 1. The average cost of rehabilitating a seal after the Exxon Valdez oil spill in Alaska was $80,000. At a special ceremony, two of the most expensively saved animals were released back into the wild amid cheers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Twin Sister Of Faith

Contributed by Gene Cullum on Dec 8, 2006

The Source of Safety in the Hour of Our Trial, Is At Our Lord’s Feet In Prayer!!!

"THE TWIN SISTERS OF FAITH" (Prayer and Praise) II Chron. 20:4-12; 17-20; 21-26 & 30 I love the Object Lessons the Old Testament teaches us... Lessons that will aid you and me in handling our everyday problems... For Instance, How Do You React When You Receive Alarming News... You see, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:4-12

Denomination: Baptist

When Foundations Shake Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Sep 22, 2008

When Christians get serious about their faith and venture beyond their comfort zones, they have a much deeper appreciation for the support God gives them.

When Foundations Shake (Acts 4:23-31) 1. In his book Fuzzy Memories, Jack Handey writes: "There used to be this bully who would demand my lunch money every day. Since I was smaller, I would give it to him. Then I decided to fight back. I started taking karate lessons. But then the karate lesson ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"Is The Lord Among Us Or Not?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 28, 2008

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate believers with Spiritual Questions to TRUST GOD in TOUGH TIMES.

"Is the Lord among Us or Not?” 28 September 2008 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris 504th Battlefield Surveillance Brigade (BfSB) West Fort Hood Chapel Killeen, TX BIG IDEA: Sometimes believers question God, because they find it difficult to TRUST Him in the midst of TOUGH times. REFERENCES: ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Pr. Lynell Aljoe-Thurman on Nov 9, 2007

Job Suffered and he understood that God was mighty and powerful. Job knew his Redeemer lived!

Prayer Let us Pray: Merciful Creator, we humbly come before you to seek your directions in our lives. Helps us to live holy lives that are acceptable to you. God you never disappoint us and we are thankful for this and other blessing that we have received from you. None of these blessings are ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Awake To His Likeness

Contributed by Karl Walker on Apr 29, 2009

Awake into the likeness of Jesus Christ our Lord.

Time to awaken into His likeness Zechariah 3:3 Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments and was standing before the Angel [of the Lord]. 3:4 And He spoke to those who stood before Him, saying, Take away the filthy garments from him. And He said to [Joshua], Behold, I have caused your iniquity ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 3:3-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

What Jesus Said About The Holy Spirit Series

Contributed by Michael Wiley on Mar 10, 2009

Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. The Holy Spirit is not a ghost at all, but a real and active personal presence in our lives. He is referred to as the third person o

“Jesus Said” What Jesus said about the Father “The Holy Spirit” Michael Wiley February 22, 2009 John 3:1-8 John 16:7-16 Matthew 10:19-20 Introduction: Walk in any library; sit down at any internet browser, search the word “GHOST” and you will be inundated with information. Ghost stories date back ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sold Into Slavery - What Some Brothers Will Do Series

Contributed by Matthew Cook on Feb 17, 2005

How was Joseph able to handle betrayal and rejection from his brothers?

Sold Into Slavery – What Some Brothers Will Do February 16, 2005 Center Point Baptist Church Introduction Present the following illustration on rejection: Campbell Morgan was one of 150 young men who sought entrance into the ministry in 1888. He passed the doctrinal examinations, but then faced ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:12-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Fellowship Of The Called

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Oct 10, 2006

The partnership of serving God as a holy priesthood.

THE FELLOWSHIP OF THE CALLED A revival message 1 Peter 2:4-5; 9-12 Sunday, October 23, 2005 Pastor Brian Matherlee CHRISTIAN FOOTBALL!! Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during the invitation. Draw Play - What many children do with the bulletin during worship. Half-time - The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Even Punishment Has A Loving Purpose. Series

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on Nov 13, 2003

Like the Israelites, too often we grumble about our lot in life. May the Lord lead us to repentance...and thankfulness!

Lent IV Numbers 21:4-9 “Are we there yet? How much longer?” Anyone who has ever taken a long car journey with children has heard those questions. They are questions that stem from impatience, from boredom, and maybe even a little lack of trust that the driver really knows where they’re going. Now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Lutheran

Christ's Powerful Empathizing Example

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 16, 2004

Here are nine ways that Christ exemplified empathy

Christ’s Powerful Empathizing Example John 11:35 - Jesus Wept Illustration:When my sons were young, one of them stubbed his toe and grimaced with pain. Seeing him trying bravely to bear the agony of those moments, I said, "Son, I’m truly sorry. My toe hurts for you." Lifting his head, he ...read more

Scripture: John 11:35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational