Sermons on Tight Spot:

Smoking Weeds

Contributed by J. Curtis Goforth, O.s.l. on Jul 21, 2005

A sermon on the parable of the wheat and the weeds. God calls us to be wheat in a field full of weeds rather than judges of one another.

“Smoking Weeds” Sermon on Matthew 13:24-30 Ninth Sunday After Pentecost-Year A July 17, 2005 Rev. J. Curtis Goforth, O.S.L. While serving as a Methodist minister in England, I was privileged to know a man named Bernard who was on fire with the gospel, burning with the desire to tell people about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: United Methodist

"A Dark Night Of The Soul"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Jul 30, 2005

Only God can break the barriers of guilt, fear, anxiety and sin.

Genesis 32:22-31 “A Dark Night Of The Soul” By: Rev. Kenneth E. Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA www.parkview-umc.org Jacob had fled from his home after stealing his brother Esau’s birthright and blessing. He had gotten a safe distance away and had stayed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-31

Denomination: United Methodist

The Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Carl Finney on Aug 15, 2005

The Cross had not only a purpose, but also a message. This sermon reveals that message in a way every person can understand.

“The Message of the Cross” Throughout history the cross of Christ was, is, and will always be a focal point of history and a point of division and controversy in this world. Some people look at the cross and see Christ being crucified. They imagine the broken, bloody body of Jesus hanging on the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:3

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take To Make You Move

Contributed by Juan Lane on Aug 24, 2005

Even if we fall we need to try.

What Will It Take To Make You Move Scripture Reference: Daniel 3: 23-25 (KJV) Daniel 3: 23 And these three men, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, fell down bound into the midst of the burning fiery furnace. 24 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king was astonied, and rose up in haste, and spake, and said ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:23-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Land Of No More

Contributed by Ron Hicks on Sep 13, 2005

Our destination is to a place where there will be no more suffering as we know it here. Funeral message.

THE LAND OF “NO MORE”. Gen 12:1 12:1 Now the LORD had said unto Abram, Get thee out of thy country, and from thy kindred, and from thy father’s house, unto a land that I will shew thee: Heb 11:8-9 8 By faith Abraham, when he was called to go out into a place which he should after receive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Breaking The Grip Of Fear! Series

Contributed by Rev. M Edmunds on Oct 18, 2005

For we all are vulnerable to fear, however it is important how we react or manage it when it grips our soul.

Elder M. Edmunds Co-Pastor of United Ordained Church January 2002 As we continue our subject of “In the Grip of Fear,” my intent is not to exegete this entire Psalm, which has been written by David when he fled Saul and entered into Gath, the territory of the Philistines, and faced Achish. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 56:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jairus Daughter

Contributed by Robert Baldwin on Aug 12, 2004

Jairus a ruler of the synagogue, a holy man, one that believed in God. A man acquainted with problems such as his own. There were many from his synagogue over the years that he had tried to comfort when they had lost loved ones.

Jairus Daughter Mark 5:22-24, 35-43 Intro. Jairus a ruler of the synagogue, a holy man, one that believed in God. A man acquainted with problems such as his own. There were many from his synagogue over the years that he had tried to comfort when they had lost loved ones. His daughter lay sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:22-43

Denomination: Baptist

God's Perfect Timing Series

Contributed by Steven Long on Feb 14, 2004

This is the second sermon in a five-part series titled, ’Principles From Psalms.’ This message helps listeners understand the importance of waiting for God’s timing.

Principles from Psalms—Part II God’s Perfect Timing April 14th, 2002 Psalms 33:20-22 Recap: Last week we started our series in Psalms entitled, “God’s Way is Best!” • We discussed key principles like: A. God’s Way Requires Trust B. God’s Way Requires Delight C. God’s Way Needs a Commitment D. ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 3:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Rewiring The Desire To Acquire Series

Contributed by James Stewart Jr. on Dec 17, 2003

Intro; The message deal’s with the area of Greed. This is the Fifth message in the series.

Intro; Today’s message is dealing with the area of Greed. Greed is another one of those sins that you can’t see but the people around you can see it in you. Perhaps you with the mentioning of the word greed a face popped up in your mind. Could be your wife or husband. Greed says many things but ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:26-31, James 4:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The God You Can Trust

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jan 29, 2004

Jesus has one overriding concern in life - our welfare. He had compassion on us, sacrificing himself for our benefit. We take comfort in a God whom we can fully trust.

To the early Christians, this particular event in the life of Jesus is an important one. It is the only miracle of Jesus that is reported in all 4 Gospels. Apparently there is something significant here that the 4 authors want us to see. After a particularly intense period of ministry, Jesus had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:15-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Our Great High Priest Series

Contributed by Stephen Wright on Feb 13, 2005

In what way is Jesus our great high priest

Jesus Christ, Our Great High-priest Ex 29:1-21; 38-46 4:14 Seeing then that we have a great high-priest, that is passed into the heavens, Jesus the Son of God, let us hold fast our profession After his digression, warning the Hebrews not to harden their hearts through unbelief like their ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:14

Denomination: Baptist

Qualities For Low Conflict Christians Iii

Contributed by Mark D. Stetler on Feb 18, 2005

Do you want to experience little or no conflict in your relationships? Look at part 3 of this series.

Qualities for low conflict Christians (Part III) John 15:12 Relationships are very important! (Repeat as much as you feel is necessary) It is one of the desires of my heart to be in relationships that have very little or no conflict in them. Do you think this is a “do-able” situation? Is ...read more

Scripture: John 15:12

Denomination: Church Of God

Obstacles To Individual And Church Growth - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on May 21, 2004

It’s God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. We must be aware that while God does want us to grow Satan wants us to atrophy. He will throw many obstacles in our path. Three are pride, partiality, and prejudice.

OBSTACLES TO INDIVIDUAL AND CHURCH GROWTH PART 1 1 THESSALONIANS 3:12 – 4:1 INTRODUCTION: Jesus Christ said that He came that we might have may have life and have it in abundance (John 10:10). It is God’s will for believers to grow individually and corporately as the Body of Christ. Peter tells us ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Journey Through The Stable Part 4 Series

Contributed by John Beehler on Dec 3, 2001

Are you ready in attitude? Are you ready for Christmas? Are you ready for the greatest gift?

A Journey Through the Stable IV Well, it’s getting close isn’t it? Only two more days and Christmas will be here. And you know if you were to poll the western world you’d probably find that Christmas is the most popular time of the year, for Christians and non-Christians alike. Much of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Your "Yes" Be "Yes"

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introductory Comments 1.

Introductory Comments 1. It had been a busy week. There were a few people who lived out of town that I wanted to visit on Friday. I was about to set up some visits, when my phone rang. It was Paul and he said that he just needed to talk with me. "Could we get together on Friday?" It sounded ...read more

Scripture: James 5:12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed