Sermons on Thorn In My Flesh:

Proclaim The Kingdom Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus teaches us to proclaim God’s Kingdom and invite our friends to join it.

Luke 10:1-9 March 9, 2008 Lighthouses of Prayer Proclaim the Kingdom Review of Lighthouses of Prayer On the first Sunday of the year, I introduced the idea of lighthouses of prayer. It comes from Luke chapter 10 where Jesus sends out the 72 Disciples to go into the villages around the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:1-9

Denomination: *other

Brand New Day Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Mar 24, 2008

God wants us to experience a brand new day! His plan for us includes a new beginning, new hope, and new faith. In Christ Jesus, all things will become new.

BRAND NEW DAY: RESURRECTION SUNDAY INTRO TO TOPIC: What does the resurrection of Jesus Christ mean to us today? • “Behold, I will do a new thing, now it shall spring forth; shall you not know it? I will even make a road in the wilderness and rivers in the desert.” (Isaiah 43:18). THE BIG IDEA: ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-34

Denomination: *other

Victory Over Discouragement

Contributed by Don Baggett on Mar 29, 2008

If were to tell me that you’ve never been really discouraged, I would have difficulty believing that you were being totally honest. So many of the great Bible characters, people that God used in a mighty way, became discouraged at times.

If were to tell me that you’ve never been really discouraged, I would have difficulty believing that you were being totally honest. So many of the great Bible characters, people that God used in a mighty way, became discouraged at times. Some people become discouraged and spring back rather ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Seeking The Son

Contributed by Wes Richard on Mar 31, 2008

As people of the resurrection we should be seeking the Son even as new flowers seek the sun and a compass needle orients itself to north.

One of the little surprises I enjoy every spring is seeing the sprouts of new life burst out of the ground. Some of you may have noticed the little crocuses by the front door of the church. Already before the snow was completely gone, I saw their green shoots breaking through the soil. And even ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:1

Denomination: Brethren

Relationship Busters Pt.3 Series

Contributed by Mark Perryman on Apr 3, 2008

Today we are going to look at the pillar of greed.

INTRO: A few years ago in Boston, the bodies of two elderly women were discovered in their small apartment. They had died a few days earlier. An autopsy revealed malnutrition was the cause of death. But hidden in the mattresses and sewn up in pillows and draperies was nearly $200,000 in cash! The ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:20-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Ready, Set, Grow!

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Apr 5, 2008

Are we as a congregation ready to open our hearts and minds to the needs of today and tomorrow?

Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come. Amen. Listen for the Word of God in the Acts of the Apostles Chapter 2, Verses 14a and 36 through 41: But Peter, standing with the eleven, raised his voice and addressed them: "Men of Judea and all who live in Jerusalem, let ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:36-41

Denomination: Congregational

Impacting Our City For Christ (Part Ii)--Connecting With People

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 9, 2008

This sermon examines the process of impacting a city for Jesus Christ.

Last week I began a three part series entitled "Impacting Our City For Christ." Jesus said we are to be like "salt" or "light". These metaphors represent something that influences or impacts. For a text we used John 4:7-12. “A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Jesus said to her, “Give Me a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

New Year's Resolutions

Contributed by J John on Dec 20, 2007

With the morning of 1st January comes not only a new year but for many of us a hope of a new ME. The trouble is, more years than not, we quickly realise it might be a new year but it’s the same old me.

What a difference we hope one evening will make. The sun sets on 31st December and when it has risen the next morning a new year has begun. All that was of the year past has gone and the New Year is here. New possibilities, new hopes, new ideas and dreams. Making New Year’s resolutions takes the ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9

Denomination: *other

The End Times And God's Timetable Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 31, 2007

Paul provided us with significant bits of information about the End Times and the coming of the Antichrist.

The End Times and God’s Timetable (2 Thessalonians 2:6-12) 1. Things can change quickly in modern society. Take this Associate Press story. 2. PARIS - From next week, one of France’s most iconic institutions — the smoky cafe — will be but a hazy memory. The extension of France’s smoking ban to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 2:6-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Just Preach Faith, It Works!

Contributed by J. Allen Lucas on Feb 25, 2008

Though you may be tired and weary, God has not forsaken you. He didn’t put you somewhere so you could struggle but He does have a plan and you are part of it. Just preach faith - it works!

Just Preach Faith, It Works! Titus 1 In Titus chapter 1 we find a letter written by the apostle Paul to Titus. Historians say that Paul was responding to a letter that Titus had sent to him. Titus was the pastor of the church in Crete. And while pasturing this church he became discouraged so ...read more

Scripture: Titus 1:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Wrong Questions, Right Answer

Contributed by John Dickey on May 16, 2006

Jesus ends the whys and wherefores of our burdened hearts – not with explanations so much as with loving, perfect restoration – making all things right, maybe not here, but absolutely in heaven – a real place, a steadfast promise, a rock-solid guarantee f

Wandering through the phenomenal collection of art in the Louvre museum you can get an odd sense of awe and futility. This former residence of Napoleon is just so packed full with mankind’s creative treasures, it numbs the mind. Crowds gather around the Mona Lisa while the rooms of renaissance ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Calling The Rescuers

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on May 24, 2006

To motivate and mobilize the believers to take the message of Christ as evangelists to those around them.

INTRODUCTION -FACTS ABOUT THE TITANIC -Maiden voyage began on April 10, 1912 -On board were: -883 foot long vessel -9 decks -75,000 lbs of fresh meat -40,000 fresh eggs -200 barrels of flour -40 tons of potatoes -1,500 gallons of fresh milk -1 ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:20-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Entering The Upper Room (Or) Countdown To Pentecost

Contributed by Steven Angus on May 31, 2006

The Upper Room is not just a geographical location. It is any where we encounter the Living God.

Countdown to Pentecost ENTERING THE UPPER ROOM Acts 1:6-14 (Preached at FUMC, McMinnville Tn 5/28/2006 by Dr. Steve Angus Whenever a Christian visits the Holy Land one of the places he wants to visit is the Upper Room. There were so many significant things that occurred in the Upper Room. It ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-14, Matthew 1:5-40

Denomination: United Methodist

Helping The Weak

Contributed by John Gaines on Jun 2, 2006

Looking at Romans 15:1-3 in light of its context in Romans 14 as well as broader applications to ministering to the needs of the weak, spiritually and physically.

INTRODUCTION 1. Tonight we return to a passage in the book of Romans. Remember that chapter 14 deals with differences in judgment about whether or not certain things were right or wrong. Some of Paul’s readers esteemed certain days above others. Probably this refers to Jewish Christians who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:1-3

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

In The Days Of Youth Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jun 5, 2006

God is opposed to anything that diminishes our joy. What many think is a "good time" is actually self-abuse. Life is fleeting, so fear and obey God, for your own good.

Overcoming Futility—a sermon series on Ecclesiastes “In the Days of Youth” 11:9-12:14 Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts We conclude our study of Ecclesiastes, a book written to people who are struggling to find meaning and purpose in life. Solomon ends ...read more

Denomination: Congregational