Sermons on Thin Places:

My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 29, 2001

People live their lives by faith. The question is, "Upon WHAT do you rest your faith?" This sermon (based on the hymn) answers that question.

Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Salvation is a word that finds its way into most religions. It is in the definition of that word that Christianity separates itself from all other so-called attempts to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met" Series

Contributed by Winson Butler on Apr 13, 2004

When a need for authentic worship is needed, one can find and discover the biblical answer to real worship in the following principles!

"In A Place Where Two Ways Met..." Mark 11:1-10 Introduction I. Isn’t it funny the words we use to describe what we think is real worship? When standing next to the copy machine at work we might be tempted to say to someone as we describe how the worship service ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

God Works Thtough Our Dark Places

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Aug 27, 2004

When we don’t understand why things go wrong, we need to remember God will go through those dark places with us.

GOD WORKS THRU OUR DARK PLACES Genesis 37:1-11 1. And Jacob dwelt in the land wherein his father was a stranger, in the land of Canaan. 2. .These are the generations of Jacob, Joseph being 17 years old, was feeding the flock with his brethren; and the lad was with the sons of Bilhah, and with the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-11

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven: The Place You Can Call Home Series

Contributed by Tim Richards on Sep 3, 2005

The first sermon in a four part series on gaining an eternal perspective on life.

Introduction: 1. I’ve been in the church since I was just a baby. I attended church for the first time when I was less than two weeks old. There have been very few weeks since then when I haven’t been in church. Many things that others have to learn about as adults, I grew up at least knowing ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Baptist

My Faith Has Found A Resting Place

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 8, 2004

This sermon is about faith, and it is intended to involve the congregation in singing parts of the sermon.

The WINDOW Bible Teaching Ministry of CEDAR LODGE BAPTIST CHURCH Thomasville, NC -------------------------- November 7, 2004 -------------------------- Faith is not an easy thing! Trusting something that you don’t understand, or haven’t seen with your own eyes is tough – especially if the stakes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12

Denomination: United Methodist

Come See The Place, Where They Laid Him

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Nov 17, 2004

This sermon emphasizes the importance of the resurrection in our daily lives.

The resurrection is the greatest theme in the biblical account. Every true born child of God should be deeply connected to the resurrection of Christ. Preaching that is not resurrection based is not truly preaching. It is a theological travesty that we have relegated the resurrection to an annual ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Now Is Time, Here Is Place, We Are People

Contributed by Richard Ridgeway on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I.

Introduction *Some think the Preacher needs to do all the work *It is a major problem if we dont work together *We all need to stand together and say "Now is the Time , Here is the Place , We are the People Body I. Now is the Time James 4:13-15 A. We only have Today B. We must realize the great ...read more

Scripture: James 4:13-15

Where Do You Place Your Trust?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Nov 3, 2001

Our trust cannot rest in our heritage, our knowledge of the Bible, or outward symbols of faith but must rest in Jesus Christ.

TEXT: ROMANS 2:12-29 TITLE: “WHERE HAVE YOU PLACED YOUR TRUST?” INTRODUCTION: A. What if I asked you to go flying with me? You would probably ask me if I was a pilot. I say, “Sure.” You ask, “Where did you learn to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:12-29

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Nathanael – Great Things Are Found In The Strangest Places Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Dec 15, 2005

Nathanael, who is also known as Bartholomew, is confronted by a Saviour who seems to know so much – yet Nathanael is still allowed to be a disciple. We can also be disciples, despite the fact that we are known so well by Jesus.

Message John 1:43-51 “Nathanael – great things are found in the strangest places” Great things can often be found in the strangest places. Maybe you have heard of the Dead Sea Scrolls. They are a large collection of manuscripts … many of them being copies of Old Testament books … which date back ...read more

Scripture: John 1:43-51

Denomination: Baptist

Unusaual Places That God Can Take You Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 4, 2008

Life can take you to different places and there is a divine hand behind it and our duty is to find that purpose and see the fulfillment of His will in our life

Unusual places where God can take you. 1 1 Samuel 17:17,18 (AMP) 17 And Jesse said to David his son, Take for your brothers an ephah of this parched grain and these ten loaves and carry them quickly to your brothers at the camp. 18 Also take these ten cheeses to the commander of their thousand. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:17-18

Denomination: Church Of God

'amazing Place, Amazing Grace, Amazing Faith' Series

Contributed by Tim Hbc on Mar 10, 2009

Learning from the bad guy who turned to Jesus in the nick of time...

Introduction Recently in the online Guardian Newspaper (UK) they did research to discover who the nation’s top 10 baddies were... Who do you think are in the nations top 10 baddie list? You may be surprised! (The congregation guesses who’s on the list...) Top 10 Scariest Baddies 1. White Witch ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:35-43

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 - Marital Rocks And Hard Places Series

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on May 10, 2009

Part one six on marriage and family

…let each of you lead the life that the Lord has assigned, to which God called you. This is my rule in all the churches. 1 Corinthians 7: 17b (NRSVA) Today we are beginning a six-part series on marriage and family life. Family life is not just about husband, wife, 2.3 kids, the dog and a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:1-17

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Find Your Place In The Body Of Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Feb 13, 2011

Finding your place in the body of Christ is made difficult by the very nature of the spiritual gifts. People with upfront or flamboyant kinds of ministries can make the rest of us feel insignificant, like we are not contributing or maybe just aren't a par

As humans we like two things: to impress and be impressive. That was one of the main problems the Corinthians faced in many areas including spiritual gifts. The more flamboyant the gift, the more impressive the show of the Spirit, the better. So in chapters 12 through 14 Paul corrects this ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Cross Of Christ-The Place Of God's Peace Series

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Mar 28, 2010

Part 3 of a 4 part series visiting the places connected with Easter and God's peace

Title: The Cross of Christ-the place of God’s peace Text: Colossians 1:19-23 Introduction Today we are on the 3rd of 4 places Jesus visited over Easter week and connecting each place with God’s peace To recap here are the 2 places we have already visited. 1st place – the upper ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:19-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

His Return, There's No Place Like Home Series

Contributed by Steve Malone on Dec 10, 2007

The first of 7 messages where we are looking at 7 events in the life of Christ counting back to Chrithmas. Events that are intended to shape and define our lives.

His Return There’s No Place Like Home Back To Christmas (1) QUESTION – who here has seen the Wizard Of Oz? Who here has seen it more than once? YEAH – I think most of us probably have. THIS - 1939 classic is pretty timeless… I MEAN – it’s a movie we watched as kids and that we watched with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:20-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ