Sermons on Thorn In My Flesh:

James The Freedom Fighter Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Oct 17, 2004

The Apostle James the Zealot was characterized by zealousness. This also should be the characteristic of our lives.

The 12 Apostles Week 11 Simon the “Freedom Fighter” Introduction: “To arms, to arms... the war’s begun! They’re heading toward Concord!” Paul Revere’s voice could be heard even above the sound of the horses hooves beating the ground. The year was 1775 and the british were approaching with great ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:4

Denomination: Bible Church

Working It Out

Contributed by Jane Willis on Oct 18, 2004

Work gets overwhelming. The people we work with seem hurtful and self serving. Yet, work is a place where we live out our faith--a setting where we must learn to be more Christlike.

This passage about Mary and Martha is familiar to many of you. It is fairly well known. It is a story about one women working in the kitchen and making preparations to entertain guests while her sister is involved in spiritual pursuits and assisting directly in the ministry of Jesus. And, when the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-42

Denomination: Congregational

The Grain Harvest Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Oct 21, 2004

The Grain harvest

Revelation 14:14-16, “14Then I saw the Son of Man sitting on a white cloud. He had a gold crown on his head and a sharp sickle in his hand.15Then an angel came from the Temple and called out in a loud voice to the one sitting on the cloud, "Use the sickle, for the time has come for you to harvest; ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 14:14-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Good-Bye!

Contributed by Rev. Roberto D. Abella on Oct 25, 2004

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs ou

Today we will look into the heart of the Apostle Paul. We will come away from that experience assured that there’s no fellowship on earth compare to what Christians have experienced. We will know today in our message titled “Good-bye” that: God directs our paths, God demands our labors and God ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:25-38

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Ready, Willing, And Able

Contributed by Dr. Wheeler Jones on Oct 28, 2004

The message of the gospel is a dintinctive message; it is a clear cut message. there are no ifs and buts about it for it says what it means and it means what it says.

GOD IS READY, WILLING, AND ABLE Psalms 86:5 For thou, Lord, art good, and ready to forgive; and plentious in mercy unto all them that call upon thee. II Peter 3:9 The Lord is not slack concerning his promises, as some men count slackness; but is longsuffering to us-ward, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Church Of God

There Is No Denying It Jesus Is Lord!!!

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 13, 2005

In this same chapter we see an eternal truth about who Jesus is. He is Lord!!! It does not matter whether you accept Him as Lord or not He will still be Lord. What ultimately hangs over the balance of the bottomless fiery pit is your eternity. The dire

Intro: In Acts Chapter 4 we see some fantastic things. We see the promises of God fulfilled in the Apostles. Jesus had promised the helper to come and in Acts 4 twice we see the filling/anointing of the Holy Spirit for Bold preaching of the good news of Jesus Christ. In this same chapter we ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

As He Thinks So He Is

Contributed by Mark Baker on Aug 16, 2005

The begining of walking in faith or defeat

As He Thinks So He Is The thought life is the beginning of victory or the beginning of defeat. Victories are won and lost here. The battle starts here and is won or lost here. Much is said in God’s Word about our thoughts and what we do with them. Proverbs 23:7 for as he thinks in his heart, so ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Something Bad Might Happen Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Aug 30, 2005

Crushing Worry. This is the 6th of 6 on crippling emotions. It was presented at an outdoors service in two parts.

The Crushing Pressure of Worry Part I – Prayer is the answer If prayer is the answer let’s start there What do people worry about? Here are the results of a national poll: Industry Week Magazine 1. Own health and fitness - 73% 2. Lack of time for family or leisure pursuits - 49% 3. Their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prayer For The Church

Contributed by Ronald Harbaugh on May 25, 2006

On the Seventh Sunday of Easter, "series B" Jesus prays for the church. This sermon is follows his example, and is a prayer for the church

7th Sunday of Easter, June 4, 2000 “Series B” Grace be unto you and peace, from God our Father and from our Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen. Let us pray: Dear Heavenly Father, I can not come to you in prayer as eloquently as your Son has done for us, as reflected in our Gospel lesson. Yet as a ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Lutheran

Spiritual Fathers Of The Home

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on May 27, 2006

SOCIETY TODAY IS TRYING TO DO AWAY WITH THE FATHER IN THE HOME, BUT REPORTS SHOW THAT WHEN THE FATHER IS MISSING FROM THE HOME, CHILDREN’S LIVES ARE GREATLY AFFECTED IN A VERY NEGATIVE WAY.

GOD’S GREAT PLAN FOR FATHERS: SCRIPTURAL REFERENCE: LUKE 1:1-11 ------------------------------------------------------ INTRODUCTION: NOT VERY LONG AGO, A SCHOOL IN NEW YORK SENT HOME A LETTER TO THE PARENTS OF THEIR STUDENTS EXPLAINING THEIR OUTLAWING OF FAMILY HOLIDAYS. IN THEIR LETTER THEY ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-11

The Da Vinci Code: Isn't The Bible Just Another Book? Series

Contributed by David Wolf on Jun 7, 2006

2nd in a Da Vinci Code series; this message explores the historical reliability of the Bible with a goal to increase people’s trust in the Bible as God’s Word.

Looking at DVC movie opened blurs line b/t fact & fiction conspiracy theory Bible born from conspiracy is it trustworthy? we preach on weekly basis, urge you to live life by it “The Bible did not arrive by fax from heaven. . . . The Bible is a product of man, my dear. Not of God…it has evolved ...read more

Scripture: John 5:39-40

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Be A Lifter Of The Arms And A Stone Mover

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 30, 2006

There are blessings to claim. We need to develop the supportive roles in the church. Moses was a man of God but he needed help to lift his arms and move the rock.

LIFTERS OF THE ARMS AND STONE MOVERS? CLAIM MORE --- By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com TEXT: Hebrews 11:6 But without faith it is impossible to please him: for he that cometh to God must believe that he is, and that he is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him. How often do we ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Harvest

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 12, 2006

The fields are white for harvest. We cannot expect the statistics of saved vs. lost to improve if we do not sow and reap.

THE HARVEST John 4:35-38 Introduction: We are living in a day when there are more lost souls in the world then there are saved. Statistically, there are 95-100 million unchurched people in the U.S. alone. There are 180-190 million lost souls in the U.S., which do not attend church at all. If ...read more

Scripture: John 4:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

Identity Series

Contributed by Charles Whitmire on Feb 10, 2008

This is the first message in the Lousy T-Shirt series. It’s all about our identity: how it’s formed, how it shapes us, and how it changes because of Christ.

This message is an adption of one from Vince Antonucci - he wrote the book and has loaned this series out - I preach shorter than he does, so I had to adapt his quite a bit... Today we start this new series at Phoenix based on a book by a guy named Vince. In fact, we are doing the same series that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:17

Denomination: Baptist

Being Salty And Bright Series

Contributed by Greg Johnson on Feb 10, 2008

Living in a world that grows increasingly out of step with the Gospel, Christ followers are salt and light because of the One they follow.

This message is an edited version of a sermon given at Loving God Fellowship. Copyright © 2008 Loving God Fellowship, Inc. http://www.LovingGodFellowship.org . Click to have messages emailed to you as they are made available. You are encouraged to share this message with those you know that are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational