Sermons on To Do List:

What To Do When You Have Been Cheated

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands.

Many people struggle to overcome the temptation to take vengeance into their own hands. However, Paul once wrote, "Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God’s wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary: If your enemy is hungry, feed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:19-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What To Do When You Are Placed In A Position Of Contention 

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile Cornelius, his Jewish friends cried out in anger, "You went to the uncircumcised men

Illustration:No great advance has been made in science, politics or religion without controversy. Lyman Beecher 1. Occasionally we all find ourselves in a position where we face a prickly difference of opinions with our peers. When Peter returned from visiting the house of the Gentile ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"What To Do When God Does Not Make Sense"

Contributed by John Reynolds on Jul 22, 2006

A biblical, yet practical response when challenged with life’s circumstances not making sense.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Text: Job 1:1-2:13 Introduction: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN FEELINGS OF ABANDONMENT ARE EXPERIENCED? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life?

Contributed by Kenneth Anthony on Jul 23, 2006

Modern trend is that people are postponing major decisions in life. People have little direction. True calling is to serve God with spiritual gifts.

What Am I Suppose To Do With My Life? People today don’t know what they want to do with their lives. Despite all of our wealth, education, and opportunity people are constantly searching for happiness and fulfillment. Their journey never seems to end because they are reluctant to grow up and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:6-14

Denomination: Orthodox

What Must I Do To Inherit Eternal Life?

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Aug 6, 2006

Pentecost 8(C) -- An expert in the law asks, "What must I do to inherit eternal life (Who is my neighbor?)?" The answer is to love God above all things and live God’s gospel of love.

WHAT MUST I DO TO INHERIT ETERNAL LIFE? July 30, 2006 - PENTECOST 8 - Luke 10:25-37 * * * * * * * * * Dear Fellow-Redeemed and Saints in the Lord: What must I do to be saved? Or what must I do to inherit eternal life? These are age-old questions from the very ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People? Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 12, 2006

One question I’ve wanted to ask God is, "why do bad things happen to good people?"

INTRODUCTION There is no question that evil exists and that it is rampant. And yet Christians would say that God is good, and all-powerful. So why doesn’t God do something about it? Why do bad things happen to good people? It’s a question many people ask God. Why do bad things happen to good ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-8

Denomination: *other

What Would You Have Me Do For You? Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 21, 2006

It would appear that Jesus never asked this question of anyone else in the Gospels. Didn’t He know what these blind men needed?

OPEN: A man walks into a dentist’s office and says, "Excuse me, can you help me. I think I’m a moth." The dentist replied "You don’t need a dentist. You need a psychiatrist. His office is just down the hall" "Yes, I know." Says the man. "So, why did you come in here?" asked the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34, Matthew 20:30-34

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Seven Things That You Must Do In The Spirit Of God

Contributed by Charles Mccall on Mar 18, 2006

When you recieve the Holy Spirit by your faith in the Lord Jesus Christ, there are at least seven things that you must do in the Spirit of God.

The Seven things that you must do in the Spirit of God Galatians 5:16 The Holy Spirit is the 3rd person in the triune Godhead. In the triune Godhead, you have three distinct person that makes up one God. These three persons are co-equal, co-eternal, and co-existent in one God. And these ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

"What Are You Going To Do When The Wind Ceases?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Apr 17, 2006

Simple three point outline with a dynamic truth: 1. Saved by Grace. 2. Kept by Grace. 3. Motivated by Grace!

Title: "What are you going to do when the wind stops?" Introduction: On Wednesday nights at our Church, we have been studying the life and letters of Peter. Our text this past week was from Galations the second chapter. In this text, Paul rebukes Peter for not openly worshipping with the gentile ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Weakness, Waiting, & Other Things We Hate To Do

Contributed by Clifton Mckinley on Oct 17, 2005

Outline about waiting on the Lord and getting our strength renewed.

Weakness, Waiting, & Others We Hate To Do 1 Samuel 30:1-6 Intro: Let’s face it we hate to wait. We also hate to show weakness. But Scripture is clear, it is the humble who receive grace, and those who wait get strength. Isaiah 40:28-31, “Have you never heard or understood? Don’t you know that ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do You Know If You've Been Chosen?

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Oct 21, 2005

This sermon looks at the faithfulness of the Thessalonians and how we can learn from it in our confidence with the Lord.

October 23, 2005 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10 "We know, brothers loved by God, that he has chosen you, because our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power, with the Holy Spirit and with deep conviction. You know how we lived among you for your sake. You became imitators ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 1:4-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Do You Have Good Reason To Be Angry With God? Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Sep 26, 2006

Our relationship with God flourishes when we become passionate about what God is passionate about.

Do You Have Any Good Reason to be Angry With God? Jonah: It’s More Than Just a Fish Story Series Sept. 3, 2006 FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Pastor Introduction: A A new resident was walking down a street and noticed a man struggling with a washing machine ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Know God Is Working In Us

Contributed by Renato Correa on Feb 5, 2006

We do not see God but we can see the evidence He is working in our life. Here they are.

How Do We Know God is Working In Us Nehemiah 7:73b-8:18 Introduction: If you happen to go to the EDSA Shrine (the site where the first successful People Power revolution in the Philippines took place) you will find written into the base of the Shrine the words of 2 Chronicles 7:14. Who was ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Why Do Bad Things Happen To Good People?

Contributed by Gene Gregory on Mar 17, 2006

A look at several biblical reasons for Christian suffering.

WHY DO BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? - Read 2 Corinthians 11:16-33 As we look at this passage, we wonder, "If God is in control, and He is; and if God is all powerful, and He is; why did He let all of this stuff happen to His man Paul? If God is in control, why do bad things happen to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

God Will Still Be God, No Matter What I Do!!

Contributed by David Richardson on Jan 30, 2004

God wants to be master and Lord of our lives, but, God will still be God, no matter what I do!!

God will still be God, no matter what I do!! Have you ever walked into a meeting and notice someone say, “Well, now that he’s here we can finally get started.” Or, have you waited to get an important paper signed or stamped and knew you couldn’t do anything else until you got that paper signed or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-18

Denomination: Calvary Chapel