Sermons on Thus Saith The Lord:

The Quiet Years Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 15, 2007

With the little information that the Bible gives us about Jesus’ childhood and young adulthood, we see that Jesus was a good example for us in repecting His parents, obeying His Father, and working toward spiritual growth.

Introduction: A. Art Linkletter is best known for interviewing kids, because “Kids Say the Darnedest Things.” 1. A teacher was giving a lesson on the circulation of the blood. a. Trying to make the matter clearer, she said, "Now, class, if I stood on my head, the blood, as you know, would run ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What God Wants From Your Prayer Life Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Oct 22, 2007

Obvious by important things God desires from our prayer life

WHAT GOD IS LOOKING FOR IN YOUR PRAYER LIFE ROMANS 1:7-13 Moody Crusade: Two men came up afterwards with arms around each others shoulders and laughing, ‘Mr. Moody, you won’t believe this. We have worked with one another for 13 years and we didn’t know that we were both Christians until we both ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:8-13

Authentic Ministry Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Oct 22, 2007

Who are you serving in your mionistry whatever it is? It needs to be God alone if it’s to be authentic ministry

I wonder whether you’ve given any thought during the week to what we saw last week as we looked at Malachi 1. It was quite challenging wasn’t it? Were you conscious, as you exercised your various ministries for God this week, of the things that motivated you? Were you conscious of the need to focus ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Anglican

If I'm So Blessed, Why Am I So Miserable?

Contributed by Richard Goble on Oct 31, 2007

God’s blessings are hindered by insensitivity, unbelief, and disobedience.

Introduction Hebrews 3:7-19; Ephesians 1:3 Illustration: Jackpot! A young intern came into our hospital ward one evening, shaking his head. "There’s an old man out there by the vending machines," he said, "and he’s putting dollar bills into the money changer. Every time he gets his quarters, he ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:7-19

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons In Love Pt. 2

Contributed by Andy Flowers on Nov 5, 2007

More lessons from Song of Solomon

Text- Song of Solomon Title- Lessons in Love- Part 2 Lesson #4- Love Requires Maintenance- 5:9-6:9 - Communication 1. Genuine love 2. Learn to listen 3. Know your mate 4. Speak the right language The 5 Love Languages - Service ? How can I serve you better? - Sacrifice ? What am I willing to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Test 5: The Wisdom Test, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Nov 9, 2007

What kind of wisdom passes the test of faith? The kind of wisdom that James describes as only coming from above.

1. Roots of test-passing wisdom (17a) 2. Attributes of test-passing wisdom (17b) 3. Fruits of test-passing wisdom (18) JAMES 3:13 Who is a wise man? What is wisdom? It’s interesting that two people who are known for their wisdom asked that very same question. Solomon did. In Ecclesiastes 8:1 ...read more

Scripture: James 3:17-18

Denomination: Baptist

In All Things Be Thankful

Contributed by Bobby Daniel on Nov 13, 2007

A topical Thanksgiving sermon utilizing a few great illustrations found here on Sermon Central along with thoughts of my own.

"In All Things Be Thankful" Ephesians 5:20 Back during the dark days of 1929 (The Great Depression), a group of ministers in the Northeast, all graduates of the Boston School of Theology, gathered to discuss how they should conduct their Thanksgiving Sunday services. Things during that time were ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Mystery Of Christ (Ephesians 3)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 18, 2007

Paul preaches the Mystery of Christ. To many of us it seems to have remained a mystery! ...

"In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight into the mystery of Christ, which was not made known to men in other generations as it has now been revealed by the Spirit to God’s holy apostles and prophets. This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Smyrna Series

Contributed by Chris Rowney on Jul 20, 2006

Even in the first century the church faced problems of political correctness

www.tcfnet.org.au sermons@tcfnet.org.au Churches of Revelation#2 - Smyrna February 2006 • Chris Rowney These messages are also available as audio podcasts at www.tcfnet.org.au/podcasts “8 “And to the angel of the church in Smyrna write: The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Abiding In The Vine

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Aug 2, 2006

Learn how fruiting is related to rooting.

John 15: 1. I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2. Every branch in Me that does not bear fruit, He takes away; and every {branch} that bears fruit, He prunes it so that it may bear more fruit. 3. You are already clean because of the word which I have spoken to you. 4. Abide in ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Baptist

Prayers Of An Honest Pastor

Contributed by Chip Kelly on Aug 14, 2006

Straight talk from a pastor to congregation

Prayers of an Honest Pastor I love teaching the Bible. It’s what I feel called to and it’s probably the most rewarding thing I do. I hope and pray that I’m allowed to do it until I’m really old and just drop dead doing it one day. I love teaching the Bible. But there are times that I look out ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lust Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Aug 22, 2006

I look at the power, lure and dangers of lust from the story of David and Bathsheba.

Intro I need you to think way back to July 23rd we began a series, do you remember what it was? We began a series looking at the seven deadly sins. Allow me to do just a little bit of review for you. The Seven Deadly Sins are not found listed in the Bible, but they are a list of sinful attitudes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 11:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Fruit Of The Spirit: Self-Control

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Sep 4, 2006

This is the last in my summer series on the Fruit of the Spirit, uses Joseph and Potiphars wife as the main example

What more could a young man ask for? He was young and handsome and he had risen up through the ranks becoming one of his boss’s favourite and most trusted employees and had become fairly well to do in the process. He had everything he could possibly want. And to top it off a beautiful woman ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Worship In Spirit & Truth

Contributed by Brien Sims on Sep 6, 2006

The true meaning of worshipping in Spirit and Truth as shown in the story of Cain and Abel

I think we’ve all done it at least one. We get up just a short while before the Sunday morning service, rush to get our clothes on, and zoom out the door we go. Many of you with children know how time consuming just getting the children ready to head out the door can be. I can note many times when ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Integrity Does Not Conform To The World Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Sep 12, 2006

Living a life of integrity cannot conform to what the world believes to be right, but is transformed by God’s Word and led by the Holy Spirit!

Sermon Brief Date Written: September 7, 2006 Date Preached: September 10, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: Living a Life of Integrity Sermon Title: Integrity Does NOT Conform to the World Sermon Text: Daniel 3:16-18 16 Shadrach, Meshach and Abed-nego replied ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist