Sermons on Thou Shalt Not Kill:

Wrestling With The Future

Contributed by Adriel Morgan on Aug 14, 2006

How Jacob obtained the promise AFTER he struggled.

As I was watching television the other day I saw an interesting commercial for Dick Devos who is a candidate for governor here in the State of Michigan this year. It was interesting to me because of the angle he took. It wasn’t really a plea for people to vote for him. He didn’t have a laundry ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-29

Denomination: *other

God Can't Really Expect ... Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Feb 13, 2007

Part 4 of series Every Thought Captive. Dave looks at the lie that God can’t really expect us to live godly lives, and examines the idea of spiritual perfection.

“God Can’t Really Expect…” Every Thought Captive, part 4 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 11, 2007 Does God expect too much of us? Have you ever felt that way? That if God wants us to live better lives, he should just make us better people? Why is it that we are born into a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:48

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Makings Of A Bad Decision Series

Contributed by Eric Lones on Feb 15, 2007

4 Signs Your Making a Bad Decision taken from 1st Samuel chapter 8.

THE MAKINGS OF A BAD DECISION 1 Samuel 8:1, 3-22 1 When Samuel grew old, he appointed his sons as judges for Israel… 3 But his sons did not walk in his ways. They turned aside after dishonest gain and accepted bribes and perverted justice. 4 So all the elders of Israel gathered together and came ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Can I Have God's Power? Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Mar 13, 2007

Receiving God’s Power at Christmas

Sermon Series: Christmas Promises for YOU Today’s Message: When Can I Have God’s Power? Text: Isaiah 9:6; Luke 24:49; Psalm 6:34-35; Jeremiah 32:17, 27; Luke 18:27; Isaiah 40:30-31; 2 Corinthians 12:8-9 NIV Dr. Ken Squires, Jr. (Squireskd@integrity.com) December 17, 2006 Edited by Dale ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The War

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 22, 2007

A sermon that consider aspects of the christian life that reveal that we are in a battle. tells you what to do in face of all that.

MT 6:25 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plainness Is Not Painless Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 28, 2007

You can’t handle the Truth! But God can make you so that you can.

SERMON NOTES: THE POINT OF PARABLES Why isn’t God doesn’t God speak more “directly?” 1. Because hearing implies doing [Deuteronomy 5:1 – 29; 1 Cor 10:13; Jude 24] 2. Because Coercion isn’t Conviction [2 Sam 23:15 – 16 / 1 Chronicles 11:16-19] 3. Because He already has [Luke 16:19 – 31] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Are The Wise Really Wise?" Ecc Pt 3 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 1, 2007

Are the wise really wise if they do not have God in their lives? Solomon says “No they are not!”

“Are the wise really wise?” Ecclesiastes 2:12-26 Opening Timer Illustration: Set timer for 30 minutes – Did you know - What happens in 30 minutes? “Mission Maker Magazine”, page 18, Edition 2008, (www.WorldChristianDatabase.org). 7,764 souls began life in the world 3,444 souls meet Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 2:12-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I See Dead People: God, The Bible, And Ghosts (Part 2)

Contributed by Amy Bickel on Nov 4, 2007

What are ghosts? Why would they speak to us? How can we tell whether they are ghosts or evil spirits?

I See Dead People: God, the Bible, and Ghosts (Part 2) Today we are going to continue with the subject that we began last week in time for Halloween. It was the topic of ghosts. What are they? Why do they interact with the living? Are they really the spirits of the dead? We looked in the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:5-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Heaven And Hell Investigation: Who? Series

Contributed by Mike Rexroat on Nov 5, 2007

An investigation into heaven and hell...answering the questions of who, what, where, when, why, and how.

Ok, I would like to ask everyone to look up here and take a look at the hat again...remember what we said last week...we are doing an investigation in this series...we are after the truth...and we are seeking the truth on heaven and hell. Again I’m going to remind you of the basic questions that ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Is Work Meaningless?" Ecc Pt 5 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 13, 2007

Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person.

“Is Working Meaningless?” Ecc. pt 5 Opening Illustration: From Blue Fish TV – “Motivational Message” Thesis: Is work meaningless? According to Solomon it is if you are working for the wrong reason and for the wrong person. Scripture Text: Ecc. 4:1-16: 1Again I looked and saw all the oppression ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When The Outside Gets Messy, The Inside Seeks Change Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

2 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

2 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Yesterday started out one of those days when I wondered if it was not better to have just simply stayed in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 30, 2007

This sermon draws comparisons between the manna of the Old Testament and the grace of God in Christ Jesus. The manna of God’s grace is made available to us when we least deserve it. But then, that’s the nature of God’s grace.

Manna: A Heavenly Meal For A Hungry Multitude Text: Ex.16: 1-4; Ps.78: 25 Intro: As we enter Exodus 16, we find the children of Israel doing what they did so often in their wilderness wanderings—complaining. This is quite a contrast from the “Song of Redemption” that they sang only two months ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Heavenly Worship Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

Our worship on earth is often a man-made construct of songs, actions and words. It ought to more closely resemble the worship that is occurring in heaven!

Encountering God – Part 5 – “Heavenly Worship” Review: I have been preaching about worship for the past few weeks. Last week, If you weren’t here, you missed an opportunity to connect with God in a powerful way. There are many reasons people come to church, (see friends, hear music, hear a ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:11-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Point Of Pleasure

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Sep 30, 2007

The point of pleasure is to point us towards heaven - a Good God always makes good things - Sex, Drink, Food, etc. Satan wants to twist them - But if we would have joy, we must learn to choose God.

Title: The Point of Pleasure Text: Nehemiah 8:10 MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy. SERMON NOTES: “THE POINT OF PLEASURE” 1. Pleasure p_oints__ us towards h_eaven_ Gen 1:26 – We were designed for relationship Intimacy is a foretaste, Sex is a shadow The ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Da Vinci Code: Remember The Manual! Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 8, 2006

I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock a

INTRODUCTION Opening Statement: I recall reading that Billy Graham wanted to stay relevant in his evangelism ministry as he held crusades all over America and the world for so many years. He held the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other hand. He stayed anchored to the rock and yet he ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17