Sermons on The Battlefield In The Mind:

Let Not Your Heart Be Troubled

Contributed by Evie Megginson on Apr 2, 2001

In John 14,we find three things that Jesus said that brought comfort to His disciples. These same things can bring comfort to you and I today.

"Let not your heart be troubled" John 14:1-6 One of the most dreaded diseases in the world today is what we call "heart trouble." Every day we hear of someone cut down by a heart attack. It is no repecter of person, for it effects all. The heart is a wonderful creation. It beat an average of 75 ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

David.com/Comparison Series

Contributed by Mark Suter on Sep 19, 2006

First in a series on the life of David describing the perils of comparison and finding one’s true worth in the way God views us, his child created in his very own image.

David.com/comparison/1samuel16.1-15 Adam to Eve: “Do you love me?” Eve: “Yes.” Adam: “I mean, really love me?” Eve: “Yes, Adam.” Adam: “Really and truly?” Eve, looking around: “Adam, who else?” Something within each of us wants to know  whether we are OK,  whether we are good ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-15

Denomination: Methodist

Unleashng The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Feb 6, 2005

Spiritual lifelessness is bound up in faithlessness which is exhibited in powerless prayer.

(some material from Bill Hybels) SERIES: “THE CHALLENGE TO THE CHURCH FOR 2005” TEXT: MATTHEW 21:18-22 TITLE: “UNLEASHING THE POWER OF PRAYER” INTRODUCTION: A. Prayer has been called “communicating with God” --Here are some prayers from kids written ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:18-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Celebrating The Empty Tomb

Contributed by Klaus Mehrl on Mar 28, 2005

Whatever people may say about death, they know in their bones that death doesn’t end it all! But on Easter we celebrate the end of that fear! We celebrate an empty tomb!

"Celebrating the Empty Tomb" Matthew 28:1-10 Easter Sunday 2005 Lord God, our Father, by the power that raised your Son Jesus from the dead, turn our lives around so that we might see and know Him as our Living Lord and Savior. Awake in us a constant awareness of His living presence – forgiving us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Kings At War

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Aug 28, 2005

When you come face to face with the King: 1. You have to understand who you are. 2. You have to understand your options. 3. You have to understand that there is only one option.

Kings at War Luke 14:25-33 There used to be a Visa commercial on TV that had a young tough telling his gorgeous girlfriend that he wanted everyone to know he loved her. She asks if he is sure that this is what he wants to do. The next scene has the guy sitting in a chair at a tattoo parlor. He ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:25-33

Denomination: Methodist

"Is The Child Safe?"

Contributed by Bishop William Bryant Wilmore, Jr. on Jul 14, 2003

David asked, concerning the fate of his rebel son Absalom, "Is the child safe?" It is a question parents of today and the church of today needs to ask.

32And the king said unto Cushi, Is the young man Absalom safe? And Cushi answered, The enemies of my lord the king, and all that rise against thee to do thee hurt, be as that young man is. 33And the king was much moved, and went up to the chamber over the gate, and wept: and as he went, thus he ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:32-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Of Love Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jun 16, 2003

God’s amazing love is sown to us through the incarnation, the cross and the Holy Spirit

God Stories – Attributes of God The Love of God John 3:16, Rev 12 For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” John 3:16 has almost become a throw away verse for people who have grown up in the evangelical ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: *other

Mean What You Say! Series

Contributed by Scott Heine on May 2, 2002

Third in a series on the Ten Commandments, focusing on sincerity and honoring God’s name.

Rule #3: Mean What You Say! By Pastor Scott Heine · June 18, 2000 A couple of weeks ago, I asked you to consider some tough questions: On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life — not just at this moment, or because of whatever circumstances you’ve faced, but rather an overall ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Do You Have That Belongs To God?

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Mar 26, 2003

If you are a Christian who has something that belongs to God, Time, Talent, Money, secret sin or a painful past, it’s time to uncover those things and give them back to God.

We begin in the Book of Joshua chapter 5:1 Joshua’s Hebrew name means “God is our Salvation” The Hebrew name Joshua is rendered in the Greek as Iesous which we pronounce in English as “Jesus”. So the names Joshua and Jesus are the same and have the meaning “God is our Salvation.” The Children of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:3-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ - Master Military Strategist

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Apr 6, 2003

We need to trust Christ’s "war plan", even when it seems the battle is going against us.

Over the past couple of weeks, since the war in Iraq began, we have been subjected to a barrage of television commentators expressing their views on the conduct of the war. Every channel has their own set of talking heads – retired generals arguing about whether we have enough troops and tanks on ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

War: What Is It Good For? Series

Contributed by Aaron Burgess on Mar 11, 2003

This sermon addresses the issue of war. It discusses the three main views on war held by Christians: holy war, pacifism, just war. It also gives some practical ways we can react to these stressful times.

War: What Is It Good For? Various Passages The front page of Sunday’s Cincinnati Enquirer carried a story about 7 boys from the village of Cleves (which is just down the road from our church building) who graduated from Taylor High School last year and joined the military and will all be fighting ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Gideon - Small Steps To A Big Impact

Contributed by David Petticrew on Mar 19, 2003

Gideon’s example shows us what God can do with people who will follow him even in the small things.

Introduction play Nothing Ever Happens by Del Amitri Describes a world that is not liked. The situation is no good. It refers to injustice, American business snap up Van Goghs for the price of a hospital wing. The Second World War, burning down the synagogues. And says it never changes, no matter ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-40

Denomination: Holiness

A Lion In A Den Of Daniels Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 24, 2000

When you feel you are the only one who's wrong in the crowd of acceptable people, see how faith teaches us to find a shred of dignity in reaching out for help, and how complete faith gives us wholeness despite our past.

This message is dedicated to the memory of my deceased great-aunt, Adelia Miller. Aunt Dedie loved to tell how, when she was a little girl going to the Sunday School at the Cloverport Baptist Church in Breckenridge County, Kentucky, the pastor had all the children in Sunday School one day. He ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18, Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Baptist

Counting The Cost Of Discipleship Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Mar 4, 2002

Jesus told these stories in Luke’s Gospel to teach us to count what it would cost us to fully follow Jesus and what it would cost us if we choose a different path.

INTRODUCTION Sermonic Theme Opening Statement: I came across a story this week that all the farmers will appreciate, especially Marvin Abplanalp. A hen and a pig approached a church and read the advertised sermon topic: “What can we do to help the poor?” Immediately the hen suggested they feed ...read more

The Role Of Israel In The Last Days

Contributed by John Stensrud on Dec 12, 2001

A sermon incorporting current events, history and the Word of God suggesting that the Second Advent of Christ is very near

The Role of Israel in the Last Days A sermon delivered at Immanuel Baptist Church of Elgin, Illinois on December 9, 2001 by Pastor John Stensrud Matthew 24:32-39 “Learn a lesson from the fig tree: When its branches become green and soft and new leaves appear, you know summer is near. In the same ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:32-39

Denomination: Baptist