Sermons on Thomas Paine:

Worshipping When You Don't Want To Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 30, 2007

In order to move from pain to praise, follow the example of Habakkuk.

Worshipping When You Don’t Want To Habakkuk 3:17-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/30/07 www.pontiacbible.org Welcome/Announcements/Offering Opening Song: “Trading My Sorrows” Singing Interrupted by Questions * Why does God seem so far away? * When will He do something for me? * Why did He take away my ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

From The Depths Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Dec 23, 2008

Exposition of Psalm 6 about pain in life and a divine remedy

Text: Psalm 6:1-10, Title: From the Depths, Date/Place: NRBC, 12/21/08, AM A. Opening illustration: Some other story about pain, ask Francis if I can share the summary of her year in pain. B. Background to passage: Again we are not given a background, but a new notation about this song being ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 6:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

"Sustaining Grace” Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Oct 9, 2017

God's grace can sustain us in the midst of our pain.

We live in a painful world. Turn on the news and you’ll hear a long list of stomach churning and tear jerking events, such as the evil we saw on display recently with the Las Vegas shooting. "People are born for trouble as readily as sparks fly up from a fire." - Job 5:7 (NLT) Job says as surely ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Trip To Calvary

Contributed by Chinguwa Elvis on Mar 19, 2022

It was not easy It was painful It was heavy But it had to be accomplished And He did, Glory

(Matthew 27v1-66) Concentration: on Jesus’ trip to Calvary. Jesus before the Sanhedrin, vv. 1-10. Jesus before Pilate and the people, vv. 11-31. The journey to Golgotha, vv. 32-55. Jesus’ burial, vv. 56-66. Meditation: on this blessed journey Jesus made on our behalf. After Jesus has been ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:1-66

The Savior In Gethsemane

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 6, 2021

Before Jesus suffered great physical pain on the cross, He had to suffer great mental pain in the Garden of Gethsemane, and this too was part of what He paid for our salvation.

A salesman said to me, “We all know you do not get something good for nothing.” It turned out to be very true in regard to what he was selling. I began to think about this in relationship to the Gospel and concluded that it is both true and false. Salvation by grace through faith is the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:30-56

Paul's First Encounters With Europeans

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on May 14, 2007

On the second Missionary Journey, the Church in Philippi is birthed with pain and injustice. Yet God used that to birth his Church there

IC/NR 20-05-07 1. Introduction: I rather like the book of Acts, because it shows the Church in action, warts and all. It is a dynamic book, written as a sequel to Luke’s Gospel. And unlike Luke’s Gospel – we see Luke’s personal reminiscences appearing – in ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Anglican

Marks Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 25, 2011

That is why we gather every week, because doubt is permitted in church. The story of the doubting Thomas is a great example for our faith lives.

John 20:19-31 DOUBTING THOMAS - The disciples saw that Jesus resurrected from the dead - Thomas says, he could not believe unless he sees it - Many people were spectators when Jesus was crucified - The disciples - foremost our fearful Thomas for sure - hid away from the people, e.g. Peter denying ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Congregational

The Journey From Doubt To Faith

Contributed by Bruce Montgomery on Mar 24, 2008

Thomas is a case study of how we can move from doubt to faith ourselves, and assist others in making the same spiritual journey.

The Journey from Doubt to Faith John 20:24-31; 21:12 INTRO When you and I woke up this morning, we didn’t wake up thinking that Jesus of Nazareth is still buried in a tomb in Jerusalem. We didn’t wake up in a world where death and the grave appeared to have been victorious. But remember that ...read more

Scripture: John 20:24-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

To Be Like Jesus Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Aug 12, 2013

Thomas a Kempis wrote a famous book called :The Imitation of Christ". Good idea. What does this text teach about it?

To Be Like Jesus 1 John 3:1-6 Exposition of the Text Verse 1: See what kind of love the Father has given to us that we should be called children of God, and we are. Wherefore the world does not know us because it did not know Him. “What kind of love” here has the meaning of ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Psalm 23:5 Provision In The Presence Of Our Enemies. Series

Contributed by Sam Furmage on Nov 4, 2012

A 20 minute walk through Psalm 23:5 and putting into context for St Thomas' an Anglican Church in semi-rural Hampshire, UK.

Sunday 4th November 2012 11:00 – The Living Room @ St Thomas, Fair Oak Psalm 23:5 Now, O Lord, take my lips and speak through them; Take our minds and think through them; Take our hearts and set them on fire with love for Yourself, Lord Jesus. Amen Good Morning!! I am about to speak to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:5

Denomination: Anglican

Foul Truth Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 2, 2009

The games are on every day. Basketball now takes center stage. March Madness and the game it features teaches us kingdom principles that can help us win in the game of life!

“March Madness” Pt. 1 – Foul Truth I. Introduction Welcome to my favorite time of the year. If you don’t know I am a basketball fanatic. After I watch a game live. I go home and watch a game on TV. Unlike football, I will watch any game of college basketball at any time. Therefore, this is ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 19, 2009

A sermon on how we can use our pain for other’s good (Based on John Baker’s Book, "Life’s Healing Choices", chapter 8). For Celebrate Recovery

(Mat 5:10 NIV) Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Evening Service for 5/24/200 Introduction: Have you ever heard of Lieutenant Hirro Onada? He was the last Japanese soldier to surrender after World War II. He was left on the island ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Remaining Steadfast Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jul 19, 2009

It’s tough to be steadfast or loyal to our creditors when the mortgage or car payment is due, cash is tight, and work is gone. It’s tough to be steadfast and hang on in relationships when so many are divorcing their families and walking away. It is tou

I’m sure you have had at least one experience where something overwhelmed you to the point that you wondered if you could survey the fallout from it. Your mind is gone there already. Some of you are in the middle of that something and are desperate for help and hope. Others have come through and in ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:10-12

Denomination: Salvation Army

Raising Godly Children In An Ungodly Age Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on May 9, 2018

If you want to raise godly children in an ungodly age, just pray and then give your children to the Lord.

Jean Johnson’s 5-year-old grandson was sitting with his parents at a prayer meeting in Fremont, MI. His mother gave him paper and pencil, and he was busily printing words. Then he poked his mother and whispered, “How do you spell ‘sex’?” Shocked, she replied, “What did you say?” The boy said, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Blacklist - Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 18, 2015

We are familiar with lists. To Do Lists, shopping lists, Santa's Naughty List. We know God has lists. The 10 Commandments, Fruit of the Spirit, Gifts of the Spirit. . . but are we familiar with God's "Blacklist"?

(SLIDE 1) The Blacklist
 Pt. 4 - Hard Hearted I. Introduction
Lists are a part of life. Lists on paper. Lists on your phone. Lists are supposed to keep us ordered. Top 10 lists. Lists you want to be on . . . Forbes List of the wealthiest people in the world and lists you don't . . . ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Pentecostal