Sermons on The Promise Of God:

"When It Doesn't Stick"

Contributed by Stephen Woody on May 28, 2005

This is a sermon written for teacher appreciation Sunday, but it has a timeless message on the true meaning of love. True and sincere Christ Love, loves not to change someone, but just so the person will feel loved.

"WHEN IT DOESN’T STICK" (1 Corinthians 13:1-13) Introduction: GOD BLESS THE TEACHERS! In Fact, God Bless Anyone Who Has The Almost Impossible Task Of Teaching Children I don’t know that there is another job that has as many challenges, with as few rewards. Kids ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Methodist

"Even The Courageous Need Encouragement"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Jun 1, 2005

Sometimes it’s difficult to see the worth of our work. But God is there to encourage.

“And the Lord said to Paul in the night by a vision, ‘Do not be afraid any longer, but go on speaking and do not be silent; for I am with you, and no man will attack you in order to harm you, for I have many people in this city’.” (vs 10) When I preached from chapter 15 a few weeks ago, I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 18:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox

A Uniqueness Exhibited Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Jun 25, 2005

1st in a four part character study on the life of John the Baptist.

A UNIQUENESS EXHIBITED LUKE 1:5-20 INTRODUCTION TO SERIES: I want to make what might be a surprising statement: John the Baptist was the greatest man who ever lived with the exception of Jesus Christ. Now to some, that statement would not just be surprising, it would be absurd. Because they ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-20, Luke 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian Church

One More Chance Series

Contributed by Clark Sneed on Jul 2, 2005

God gives one more chance to his fickle children, one more chance to return to him, one more chance to avert destruction, one more chance to know him and be healed.

Aren’t you glad that God is the God of second chances? This week I have been sick with a nasty bug, which has left me at times with a migraine that keeps me from being able to read. This is one way God slows me down and forces me to meditate. I spent more time than usual laying around thinking ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 36:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Valley Of The Shadow Of Death Series

Contributed by Lindy Axon on Jul 7, 2003

This is Part 6 of a series on the 23rd Psalm. This lesson is about how the Shepherd sometimes leads us through dark valleys.

This week we are continuing our journey through the 23rd Psalm and looking at Psalm 23:4a-c, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for Thou art with me.” Let’s look now just as the first phrase… “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4, Habakkuk 3:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

You Are Special

Contributed by Ray Munro-Crump on Jul 13, 2003

Because God loved you first, You are special

I am quite intrigued as to why, when Jesus spoke in parables so everyone could understand them, he then felt the need to explain them to his disciples later. I wonder if it was to give his disciples a chance to challenge and question what he had said earlier. A chance to see the reasoning and the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:26-34, Psalm 103:1-13, John 4:37

Denomination: Methodist

How Much More

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Jul 14, 2003

If earthly fathers love their children, how much more must our heavenly Father love us.

How Much More Reflections of A Father’s Heart TCF Sermon June 15, 2003 Start with a little Father’s Day humor... I’ve heard this story about Jim Grinnell. Soon after his first child, Abby, was born, one day, Laura needed to go out to get some groceries, so Jim stayed home alone with Abby for the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:11, Hebrews 12:9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ The Living Waters

Contributed by Lynwood Morriss on Jul 19, 2003

When the most broken places of our hearts are exposed, Christ invites us to let him in.

Introduction I’d like to introduce you to a woman, who is a lot like us. All of us before we come face to face with our Creator is like this woman. In listening to her story, we discover our own story. As we see her receive something from God. we ourselves learn to receive from God. I want to ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Lord Is My Shepherd

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 30, 2003

To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep.

THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD Text: Psalm 23 Thesis: To prove that we as Christians have a wonderful Shepherd who will only lead us to blessings upon blessings if we but only follow Him as His sheep. Introduction: 1. This psalm is said to be a complete illustration of total trust in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Consider The Lilies

Contributed by James May on Jul 30, 2003

Sometimes we just need to stop and realize how much God cares for us and just what he does to supply our every need.

Pastor James May CONSIDER THE LILIES Matthew 6:26-29, "Behold the fowls of the air: for they sow not, neither do they reap, nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feedeth them. Are ye not much better than they? Which of you by taking thought can add one cubit unto his stature? And why ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:26-29

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Comfort For Troubled Hearts

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 7, 2003

There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words in this passage.

“COMFORT FOR TROUBLED HEARTS” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 14:1-31 There has never been any more powerful statements of comfort given in history than the words we have just read in this passage. One of the reasons being is that they are eternal truths. They will ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-31

Comfort Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 1st sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

Series: God¡¦s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)[#1] COMFORT Isaiah 40:1-8 Introduction: 1. Who here enjoys riding roller coasters? If you like riding roller coasters, why? You would probably say things like, ¡§I enjoy the loops, or the curves, or the fast speeds¡¨. But let me ask you another ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Comforter Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 7, 2003

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

Series: God’s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)[#2] COMFORTER Isaiah 40:9-26 Introduction: 1. Last week we studied the first 8 verses of Isaiah 40. We looked at how God comforts us through being reconciled to Him, our lives being reconstructed by Him, and the reassurance we are given by Him. What ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-26

Denomination: Baptist

I Am

Contributed by Joey Nelson on Aug 11, 2003

I love that song. The writer is grasping for things to call God. The singer is trying to see God as everything she needed Him to be throughout her life and everything that she needs him to be today. And after all of this, she finally comes to rest on one

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: “I Am” performed by Nichole Nordeman. Pencil marks on a wall, I wasn’t always this tall. You scattered some monsters from beneath my bed. You watched my team win, watched my team lose.You watched when my bicycle went down again. And when I was weak, unable to speak. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:14

Comforting Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Aug 13, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "God’s Care For His People".

“Series: God’s Care For His People (Isaiah 40)” (#3) COMFORTING Isaiah 40:27-31 Introduction: 1. As I look around I have learned that pain and suffering are not discriminatory. It doesn’t matter your color, your age, your education, etc... We all have to deal with difficult times. I was recently ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-11, Isaiah 40:27-31

Denomination: Baptist