Sermons on The Restrainer:

Confronting Evil

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 18, 2005

1. Evil is real. 2. Jesus sought after radically evil people. 3. A radical conversion is necessary and available.

Confronting Evil Luke 8:26-39 This powerful story of Jesus confronting evil is fascinating. If we had started the Scripture reading earlier in the chapter you would understand that Jesus and the disciples have just survived a terrible storm in a small fishing boat. The storm was blowing them ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:26-39

Denomination: Methodist

What Does Suffering Say About God? Series

Contributed by Ross Anderson on Oct 25, 2005

The Bible sees hardship as God¡¦s loving discipline, which, as we submit to it, he uses to produce his character in our lives.

Turn in your Bibles to Hebrews 12. We¡¦ve been talking in recent weeks about suffering, seeking to make sense out of the trials and hardships we go through in life. To start us off, I want you to think about what one couple has gone through¡K Introduction: Video interview with a couple who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:3-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The Messianic implications of Acts 2

The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

You Need A Little Love In Your Life Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 2, 2004

1st in a series on the Fruits of the Spirit

Introduction: 1. This morning I begin a new sermon series. You would think that since on average I’ve preached 2 sermons each week, and typically taught one class each week for the last 20 years that I would have dealt with the section of scripture I am going to begin sharing with you this ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22

Denomination: Baptist

A Miracle At Midnight

Contributed by Dwayne Brown, Phd on Dec 31, 2005

Many of us have been seduced into believing that as long as our lives are being lived out within the will of God, everything is going to be alright.

I am convinced that the safest place in the world is in the center of God’s will. You will never find a place more secure than being in the center of God’s will for your life. At the same time, I am also convinced that the center of God’s will; though it is the safest place, it is not always the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-31

Denomination: Baptist

You Really Matter To God Series

Contributed by Darryl Bell on Apr 19, 2006

Jesus’ excruciating death opened the way to God.

You Really Matter to God; Mark 15:16-47; Psalm 22; 6th of 7 in “All for You” series; The Promise; 6th Lent (Palm Sunday); 4-9-06; Darryl Bell Max Lucado wrote "[The cross] rests on the time line of history like a compelling diamond...History has idolized it and despised it, gold plated it ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:16-47

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Respecting Discipline Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 18, 2006

In part five of a six-week series on the book of Colossians Dave considers chapter 2, verses 18-23. We are challenged to allow rules and disciplines in the spiritual life to guide us but not to forget that they are meant to point to Christ, not to serve

Respecting Discipline Colossians 2:18-23 May 21, 2006 David Flowers Wildwind Community Church My girls are taking final exams in school right now as the school year comes to a close. I got to thinking about tests this week. Most of the time on a test, for each item, there is one correct ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:18-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

Hallelujah Anyhow

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Text of James 1:2-3 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 1 James a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting.

Please Review the Text of James 1:2-3 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 1 James a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, to the twelve tribes which are scattered abroad, greeting. 2 My brethren, count it all joy when ye fall into divers temptations; 3 Knowing this, that the trying of your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-27

The Proof Is In The Pudding!

Contributed by Terry Costaris on Oct 18, 2000

Please Review the Text of James 2:14-26 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in

Please Review the Text of James 2:14-26 Before Reading the Pastorís Sermon 14 What doth it profit, my brethren, though a man say he hath faith, and have not works? can faith save him? 15 If a brother or sister be naked and destitute of daily food, 16 And one of you say unto them, Depart in ...read more

Scripture: James 2:14-26

God Has Spoken

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Literary and Historical Background a. Who wrote this epistle? Whoever it was had extensive training in the J __ __ __ __ __ faith, a classical G __ __ __ __ background ( every single Old Testament reference in the letter is taken from the S __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ [ "LXX" ], ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-3

Temptations Children Face Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 25, 2006

Temptations that are common to children

(adapted from messages by Mark Jones and Dan Webb) SERIES: “FATAL TEMPTATIONS” TEXT: JAMES 1:14-15; EPHESIANS 6:1-4 TITLE: “TEMPTATIONS THAT CHILDREN FACE” INTRODUCTION: A. Last week I started a new series called “Fatal Temptations” 1. It’s based on ...read more

Scripture: James 1:14-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The One And Only God Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Jul 9, 2005

The first commandment is not a hand-wringing tactic of a vulnerable deity. It is an invitation from the one, unique God of the universe to enter into relationship with Him.

“THE ONE AND ONLY GOD ” (Exodus 20:3) Someone wrote with biting sarcasm: I would like to buy $3 worth of God, please Not enough to explode my soul or disturb my sleep, but just enough to equal a cup of warm milk or a snooze in the sunshine. I don’t want enough of him to make me love a black man ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3

Big Ears Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Aug 2, 2005

James challenges us to have Big Ears when it comes to a make over- this series of messages kicked off the new year

INTRODUCTION, Well it happened again. There I was minding my business during the Holiday Season. Kathy and I went to the new Pullman Square Movie Theater to see the film “Oceans 12” I got in line to purchase my tickets when it happened – 2 Please, and then he rang up the price and there it was a ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Be A Good Evangelist

Contributed by Mark Engler on Dec 7, 2004

Now as we look at the Great Commission I hope that we can see that when Jesus spoke it, it wasn’t just to the apostles of that day. It was spoken for us today, the apostle of today, the messengers of today, the evangelist of today, which, if we are Chris

By: Mark Engler, Mt. Vernon Christian Church, Mt. Vernon, MO How To Be A Good Evangelist Text: Matt. 28:16-20: But the eleven disciples proceeded to Galilee, to the mountain which Jesus had designated. 17 And when they saw Him, they worshiped Him; but some were doubtful. 18 And Jesus came up and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:16-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Quid Pro Quo Or No?

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. Introduction 1.

A. Introduction 1. What could be more natural in our relationships with others than the principle of retaliation? In its finest sense, this concept is understood to mean "If you are nice to me, then I will be nice to you;" or "If you'll scratch my back, I'll scratch yours." It is the very essence ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:38-42