Sermons on Thorn In Side:

True Worship

Contributed by Ned Bartlebaugh on Oct 21, 2007

True Worship has four characteristics; Central Focus is the Triune God, Character of worship is humility, Community of worship, and Continual nature of worship.

1. INTRODUCTION a. Good morning. This morning we begin a new series focused on Spiritual Disciplines. Revelation chapter 5 gives us a picture of the Spiritual discipline of worship. b. Illustration – The magi carried gifts from afar and came to worship the newborn baby. King Herod said he ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Living An All Purpose Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 15, 2007

There’s an all purpose cleaner that is used to clean almost anything. This cleanser has replaced sprays that have only one purpose. God created us for many purposes, and our brain proves that fact as the human brain has different components such a passage

Living an All Purpose Life Text: Romans 12:1-2 1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Bush On Fire

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 23, 2007

God has chosen the human, the natural (the bush) to be the place where he manifests his glory. (The Fire)

For approximately 40 years Moses has been a shepherd, tending sheep. He is approximately 80 years old. By all rights he is in the golden years of his life, The sunset of his life, (It would seem he has missed his destiny). But one very normal day, doing what he normally did, God interupted his ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basic Of Christanity 101 Series

Contributed by David Doherty on Apr 27, 2007

The 4th sermon in a series of 7 on Christian maturity and how to get there.

Instruction about Baptism Basic Christianity 101 #4 in a series of 7 Reverend David Doherty First Baptist Church Pie Town, NM April 2007 Christian baptism is the immersion of a believer in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. It is an act of obedience symbolizing the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Sluggards/Laziness

Contributed by Shine Thomas on Jun 23, 2009

Man is not born lazy, it is his circumstances that make him lazy. Man basically becomes lazy because of the lifestyle he chooses and because of his circumstances. God hates his children being lazy. The proverbs has some inputs on lazy life. Let us look wh

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Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Suffering Servant: At Odds With The World Series

Contributed by Andy Payne on Jan 3, 2010

“In a world where success is the measure and justification of all things, the figure of him who was sentenced and crucified remains a stranger.” —Dietrich Bonhoeffer, German theologian, pastor, and martyr (1906–1945)

The Suffering Servant “” Isaiah 52:13-53:9 INTRO: By all accounts Jesus is the complete opposite of what you would expect of a religious or political figure, let alone a military commander or battlefield tactician. In reality he was none of these things. He failed to bring about the military ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Strong In The Lord

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jan 20, 2010

As a weightlifter knows his capabilities in lifting, the believer must also know the strengths and capabilities we have through the LORD

2010.Jan17.Sermon.Strong in the LORD By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. As a weight lifter in competition has strength, it is because of building his body for the purpose of the competition, the race, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Opening Blind Eyes Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Oct 9, 2008

Jesus declared, “For judgment I have come into this world, so that the blind will see and those who see will become blind.”

There are seven miracles recorded in the Gospel of John: (1) The turning of water into wine (ch. 2) (2) The healing of the official’s son (ch. 4) (3) The healing of the paralytic (ch. 5) (4) The feeding of the multitude (ch. 6) (5) The walking on the water (ch. 6) (6) The healing of the blind man ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

A Special Love

Contributed by Gerald Van Horn on Jan 31, 2008

What a great love that He loved us with

A Special Love by Gerald Van Horn Galations 2:20 “I am crucified with Christ: never the less I live; but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by faith of the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.” Introduction: We must always look at salvation from ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Worship Series

Contributed by Wincci Yin Chee on Jun 1, 2006

true worship continues when we are feeling –ve, worship continues when when we need to give up something in life especially something that is important and dear to us.

Worship : Worship is about our RS with God: 1. You identify your ROADBLOCKS 2. Get rid of your EXCUSES 3. Don’t hide your PAIN 4. Express faith and experience the miracles of FORGIVENESS 4. Express faith and experience the miracles of FORGIVENESS Worship is about our lifestyle: 1. True worship ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Fruitful Dependence

Contributed by Jeremiah Parker on Feb 23, 2008

How can I produce the good works essential to the Christian life?

Fruitful Dependence Text: John 15:1-6 Text idea: Christ teaches His disciples that they must depend on Him constantly in order to produce the fruit expected of all who are spiritually alive. Sermon idea: We must produce acceptable good works and can only do so through Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Getting Real With God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

A challenge to believers to get honest and real with God, surrendering to Him and growing into who He made us to be.

Job.38:3 - Brace yourself like a man; I will question you, and you shall answer me. 
 Is.29:13, Jer.12:2, Mt.15:8, Mk.7:6 - These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. 1 Jn.3:18 - Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 57:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unhindered Prayer

Contributed by Carol Patterson on Apr 24, 2008

Parts are taken from Max Lacado’s "The Great House of God"

February 24, 2008 “Unhindered Prayer” Matthew 6:9-15 Intro: Talk about home 408 Gum ST. Mobile Home on 10 Acres (white fence) God intended that we were to live in His house God wants to be our dwelling place John 14:23 “Jesus replied, “If anyone loves me, he will obey my teaching. My Father will ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Prune Till You Bloom

Contributed by Thomas Miller on Dec 30, 2004

Most believers think that God is mad at them, when it’s only His loving hand that strips away the dead works of flesh to reveal the fruit that will never perish

Prune until you bloom I am the true vine, and my Father is the gardener. He cuts off every branch that doesn’t bear fruit, while every branch that does bear fruit He prunes so that it will be even more fruitful, (John 15:1-2). Most believers think that God is mad at them, when ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-2

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Have The Serenity To Accept The Things You Cannot Change

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 9, 2006

Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to listen to advice. Instead, of consistently beating

How To Have the Serenity To Accept the Things You Cannot Change (Phil. 4:6-9) Although it may be hard to admit, there are many things that we cannot change. No matter how hard you try some people resist change; some organizations refuse to admit problems and some leaders refuse to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9, Philippians 4:6-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational