Sermons on Taming Elephant:

Why Be A Dad?

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jul 2, 2004

This is a Father’s Day message that examines 3 reasons to be a dad.

“WHY BE A DAD?” Prov. 23:22-25 INTRO – Paul Harvey – “What are fathers made of?” “A father is a thing that is forced to endure childbirth w/out an anesthetic. A father is a thing that growls when it feels good – and laughs very loud when it’s scared half to death. A father never feels ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

"Loose Him" Series

Contributed by Ken Harris on Sep 18, 2005

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to OTHERS that GOD has need of them; because, IF GOD can USE a DONKEY (to assist Him in doing Ministry); He can USE THEM TOO.

18 September 2005 Zechariah 9:9 (KJV) Numbers 22: 27-30 (KJV) Mark 11:2-7 (KJV) U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris CP Walker Multicultural Gospel Service Taegue, South Korea BIG IDEA: God will use anything and anyone (including a DONKEY) to ASSIST Him in HELPING us HELP, EMPOWER, and DELIVER ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Maniac, A Miracle And A Mission

Contributed by Henry Lee Clay on Apr 22, 2005

This sermon addresses what God can do with a broken life when that person comes to faith in Jesus Christ.

Mark 5:1-6, 17-20 A MANIAC, A MIRACLE AND A MISSION H Lee Clay The wealthiest spot on this planet is not the oil fields of Kuwait, Nigeria, Iraq or Saudi Arabia. Neither is it the gold and diamond mines of South Africa, the uranium mines of the Soviet Union or the silver mines of Africa. Though it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Attractions And Objections Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2006

Faith or unbelief determines what we see when we look at Jesus. Jesus brings us to the valley of decision where we either become his followers or his enemies.

(Begin by reading chapter one as if you are a messenger from Mark. Better yet, memorize it and share it as if you are Mark himself). In chapter two of Mark we have four more vignettes in Jesus’ life recorded for us. In each of these Jesus expresses his authority in both freeing and disturbing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Breaking Satan's Hold On Your Flesh

Contributed by Scott Carroll on Mar 12, 2008

BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH

BREAKING SATAN’S HOLD ON YOUR FLESH Mark 5:2-17 2 And when he was come out of the ship, immediately there met him out of the tombs a man with an unclean spirit, 3 Who had his dwelling among the tombs; and no man could bind him, no, not with chains: 4 Because that he had been often bound with ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:2-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Slow Start Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jan 17, 2008

An Exposition of Acts 9:20-31, related to the beginning of the ministry of Paul in Damascus

Text: Acts 9:20-31, Title: A Slow Start, Date/Place: NRBC, 1/20/08, AM A. Opening illustration: One of Lynn’s biographical anecdotes for the children, tell about the church the other day who decided not to call their members “members,” but to call them bi-vocational staff. So everyone who joined ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:20-31

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From God's Original Sailor Man

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 21, 2004

God looks for certain people to use.

Lessons From God’s Original Sailor Man Gen 6.9 September 12, 2004 First Baptist Church, Chester, IL Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A Residents along the Mississippi River are no strangers to overflows and flooding during the spring thaw and rains. Since the early 18th century, settlers ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Photo Album

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Sep 18, 2003

Are we the image of God or Christ? Do we present to others a photographic image of him?

The Family Photo Album Scripture Ref: Colossians 1:13-20 Hebrews 1:2 Romans 5:10-11 Ephesians 6:12 Ephesians 1:22-23 2 Corinthians 5:17-20 Hebrews 1:3 1 Corinthians 12:13 John 14:9 Romans 1:4 John 1:3 Hebrews 7:16 1. Introduction a. Discuss why we take pictures and the effect ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:13-20

Noah's Ark--A Glimpse Of The Coming Savior Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Oct 17, 2003

Part 1 of a series on Old Testament parallels of New Testament salvation. This message compares how Noah’s Ark parallels the saving works of Christ.

Old Testament Parallels of New Testament Salvation — Part 1 Noah’s Ark—A Glimpse of the Coming Savior Scripture Ref: Genesis 6:5-8, 13-14, 16,19; 7:16, 23-24 Luke 1:26-35 Galatians 5:19-21 Romans 9:22-25 2 Peter 3:3-15 Leviticus 17:11 John 5:24; 14:6; 10:7, 9 Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-19

Do You See Him?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 6, 2009

Simeon was one who was blessed to see the Christ Child. Both his character and desire produced his reward. If we are to see Christ we need to have these qualities in our lives.

DO YOU SEE HIM? Introduction: We’ve all heard the slogan: “Jesus the reason for the season.” But while millions see the tinsel and the holiday lights, few see Him for Whom the holiday is held. When Christ was born in Bethlehem, few saw the Messiah though His coming had been prophesied again and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

Root Systems Series

Contributed by Ken Hubbard on Feb 12, 2010

The first in a sermon series on developing spiritual depth and wholehearted discipleship

INTRO unveil the cougars ► Today you feel safe that you can see these wild animals without threat of harm ► Because they are locked behind these bars ► But if I unlock and open the door it would be a different story. ƒ{ The reality is that all of us have a wild animal inside ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 17:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Causes Of Sin

Contributed by David Mcnally on Sep 22, 2009

Does Jesus really want us to cut off our hands, and feet, and gouge out our eyes, and if we did, would that prevent us from sinning? No, what we need is a heart transplant, that only the Holy Spirit can perform.

Mark 9: 43 – 47 Sermon – What causes people to sin? Jesus here in Mark 9 is in the last stages of his earthly ministry; soon he will make his triumphant entry into Jerusalem; and soon after that he will be betrayed, arrested and killed. In earlier chapters of Mark’s Gospel we have read how he ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:43-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Road Of Doubt That Leads To The Ditch Of Unbelief Series

Contributed by Bryan Crumpler on Oct 2, 2009

A warning to the church about doubt and unbelief

Warnings from Hebrews The road of doubt that leads to the ditch of unbelief. Bryan Crumpler INTRO: WE NEED TO LISTEN TO WARNINGS Illustration of warnings 1. Americans are getting warned to death. Manufactures are growing increasingly wary of being sued when their products are misused, so ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Understanding Trials And Temptations Series

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Jan 15, 2010

There is a difference between a trial and a temptation. there is a difference in the way that we approach our trials. God has to be in charge.

Faith that Works; Understanding trials of Life James 1:1-18 Introduction: We are starting a new series this week called Faith that works. We will be studying the book of James. Possible other lessons; Listening and living the Word of God. Taming you tongue. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-18

Denomination: Nazarene

The Other Side

Contributed by Brent Long on Mar 27, 2011

Following Jesus requres us to go to the other side. The other side speaks of Difference, Departure, Difficulty, Destination and Decision.

Luke 8:22 “Now it came to pass on a certain day, that he went into a ship with his disciples: and he said unto them, Let us go over unto the other side of the lake. And they launched forth.” Mark 4:35 And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic