Sermons on Toil:

The Miracles Of Jesus (Pt 2) Series

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Dec 15, 2025

Last week we begin a series on the Miracles of Jesus. The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today.

So, as a reminder here they are: The purpose is firstly, to learn about the miracles and secondly, to discover what they mean to us today. The plan is the spend a few weeks in the miracles, shift to some parables, and finish up with the miracles. We are examining these miracles chronologically with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:16-17

A Good Imitation Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jan 28, 2002

Being a mature Christian means more than going to church to be educated and entertained - it means growing to the point where you become an example to others.

OPEN: What does it mean to be grown up? A group of 5 to 8 year children were asked that question and these were their answers: David, age 7, said you know you’re grown up when your clothes don’t fit anymore. Angie (6) said she believed being a grown up meant being able to ride a bike with no ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lesson Of Blessing & Woe

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Jan 29, 2002

5 possessions of those who take to heart the lesson of blessings & woe.

THE LESSON OF BLESSING & WOE—Luke 6:20-26 A woman at a county fair placed a large basket of red apples on a table. She put a sign in front of the basket which read: These apples are free to everyone, but take only one, God is watching you! A little boy, Jimmy, studied the sign on the apples with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:20-26

Denomination: Baptist

Part 1 Of 6: Idle Living Series

Contributed by John Knight on Jan 31, 2003

A look at how we squander our lives and what to do about it.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 1 of 6: Idle Living Psalm 102:11 "My life is passing swiftly as the evening shadows." Time line of inventions 1837 - Telegraph invented 1876 - Telephone invented 1885 - 1st invented combustion automobile 1893 - 1st "movie" 1903 - ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 102:11

Denomination: Holiness

Part 4 Of 6: Idle Spending Series

Contributed by John Knight on Feb 9, 2003

The waywardness wealth can lead to and how God wants us to spend.

Making The Most Of My Life: Six Ways We Waste Our Day Part 4 of 6: Idle Spending Luke 12:13-21 "Walmartitits"-accumulating unnecessarily We have a tenacity to accumulate what we don’t need. We have an over-enjoyment of shopping for the sake of shopping. Leads to a mis-perception that our ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Holiness

How The First Sin Affects My Life Series

Contributed by Ricky Burke on Apr 6, 2001

This message describes how we are still reaping the consequences of the first sin.

We are currently studying the early chapters of Genesis which tells us how it all began. These chapters describe the first week, the first home, the first people, the first lie, and the first sin. Bible students refer to the first sin as "The Fall of Man." And the Fall of Man has six scenes: a ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:14-24

Denomination: Baptist

Squandering The Blessings Of God

Contributed by Ken Alford on Nov 25, 2001

WASTING GOD’S BLESSINGS STUNTS CHRISTIAN GROWTH. Here are three Facts regarding Christian growth.

SQUANDERING THE BLESSINGS OF GOD Hebrews 6:1-12 INTRODUCTION: 1. This morning the bananas in the fruit bowl were just ripe-right for making bread. Tomorrow they’d have been too soft. So I took the time to sift and stir, and now a special fragrance fills the air. Soon I’ll take from the oven ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Purposeful

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

Coming from spiritual death, the believer now not only has life but also has a purposeful life - a life that has the honor and glory of God as its object.

PURPOSEFUL! EPHESIANS 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or gives new ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

How Do You Respond To God's Message?

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 12, 2001

What do you do when you hear God speaking to you? At the Birth of Chris, three individuals rrespond three different ways.

Purposeful! Ephesians 2:8-10 Before an individual comes to Christ, Ephesians tells us that he or she is dead in trespasses and sins. His or her life has little or no meaning in light of eternity. When a person comes to Christ, the Word of God tells us that the Holy Spirit quickens or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Full Armor Of God

Contributed by Dennis Jones on May 19, 2003

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength an

To live in this world of evil, sin, and temptation you need all the protection and help you can get. The bible says we need the whole armor of God. The spiritual warfare that we face day in and day out can ware down your defenses. Spiritual strength and courage are needed for our spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Faiths Review And Expectation -- Amazing Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 31, 2002

A sermon based on the verses of the hymn "Amazing Grace" as John Newton wrote it. The original title of the hymn was - "Faiths Review and Expectation"

Faiths Review And Expectation I Tim 1:12-17 12 And I thank Christ Jesus our Lord, who hath enabled me, for that he counted me faithful, putting me into the ministry; 13 Who was before a blasphemer, and a persecutor, and injurious: but I obtained mercy, because I did it ignorantly in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9, 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

In Light Of His Coming - Be Patient

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Dec 4, 2000

In II Thess. 1, Paul writes about the three things that will take place when He returns.

OPEN: Back in the 1800’s R.A. Torrey was preaching on the 2nd coming of Christ before a crowd of nearly 3000. As he finished his sermon, Dr. Torrey felt carried away by his subject and climaxed saying: “It may be that before we arise in the morning… or that before we sleep tonight… or it may ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Your Labor In Not In Vain.

Contributed by Sol Madlambayan on Sep 24, 2003

Our labor for the Lord is always vital.

August 31, 2003 HOLY SPIRIT BLESS US 1 Cor 15: 58 “Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord.” Your labor in not in vain. This is the day that the Lord our God intend for us to listen to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, Philippians 4:3-4

Denomination: Methodist

The Lord Come Quickly!

Contributed by Alan Hughes on Oct 16, 2004

This passage of the Psalms speaks of the Lord’s protection, salvation, and exaltation and how it should affect our lives

The Lord Come Quickly! Psalms 40:11-17 October 13, 2004 PM Introduction: When you were a child, did you ever get lost and was hoping your mom or dad would come and rescue you? Have you ever felt God’s protection? Read Psalms 40:11-17 I. The Lord’s Protection vs 11-12 Illustration of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

Real Homeland Security

Contributed by Jeremy James on Nov 21, 2004

Security does not come from the things of the world but instead it comes from faith in God.

In the passage Jesus is being arrested and Peter in anger and defense of Jesus draws his sword and hacks off one of the soldier’s ears. Peter was doing everything in his power to protect the person he loved. He was protecting Jesus, he was protecting his way of life, and he was securing ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:47-53

Denomination: Methodist