Sermons on Tormenting:

Work To Rest Series

Contributed by Dan Neary on Jan 8, 2007

Hebrews 4 calls us to work to rest. We do well when we do our work within the context of God’s rest.

We gather together on Sunday mornings in church for worship… so really we shouldn’t start by thinking of us and what we want or need from church. We start all this with the goal of worshiping God… of expressing our thanks and devotion to Him. But with that said, I do want people to receive ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:1-13

Denomination: Pentecostal

Romans 6:15-23 Series

Contributed by Zak Saenz on Dec 29, 2006

Romans 6:15-23

Romans 6:15-23 15What then? Shall we sin because we are not under law but under grace? By no means! 16Don’t you know that when you offer yourselves to someone to obey him as slaves, you are slaves to the one whom you obey—whether you are slaves to sin, which leads to death, or to obedience, which ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:15-23

Denomination: Bible Church

Jesus' Call To Walk On Water

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Nov 18, 2005

How do I... we... walk on water? When can we walk on water? What is it about: faith or obedience? Is God calling ME to WALK in some area?

Jesus’ call to walk on water. Matt 14:22-36 WBC 20/11/05am I want to speak to you about Walking on Water this morning o as a follow on from- last Sunday, Wed pm o because I’ve been so challenged by Ortbergs’ book o Interrupt me and illustrate! PLEASE But first: "extreme Olympics risk.pps" in Ills ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-36

Denomination: Baptist

The Terrible Price Of Playing With Sin

Contributed by Jon Earls on Nov 23, 2005

Elimelech did what so many Christians have tried to do. He tried to just play with sin for a little while, but he ended up paying the price for his sins. So will you.

There have been many ships that have sunk while at sea, but few have captured the attention like the sinking of the Titanic. She sank on her maiden voyage in April of 1912 and the persistent theory was that an iceberg tore a three hundred-foot gash in the side of the nine hundred-foot ship. In ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:1-5

Denomination: Holiness

Children… Our Door Of Hope Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Sep 22, 2006

Looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… world.”

Continue in our series entitled Holding Out Hope For A Wounded World… a series I plan to conclude over the next couple of weeks… a series looking at the critical social issues of our day in light of perhaps the most compelling words Christ ever imparted to us “You are the salt… the light… ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Dragon

Contributed by Tim Zingale on Feb 19, 2007

A sermon for the 1st Sunday in Lent Temptation of Jesus

1st Sunday in Lent Luke 4:1-13 "The Dragon" 4:1* ¶ And Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit 2* for forty days in the wilderness, tempted by the devil. And he ate nothing in those days; and when they were ended, he was hungry. 3 The devil said ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:12-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 15, 2006

Commitment and ’mutual respect’, and practical ways to build these in marriage. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Married, But Not Best Friends, Pt. 3 Song of Solomon 5:16 3 Key Words to unlocking the door of marital friendship: • Companionship—time together. New info: wives—share in your husband’s work…he finds much of his identity in his job • Conversation—talking together. Women need more of this, so ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

The Transfiguration - No One Except Jesus Series

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Feb 21, 2006

Anniversary Sunday. There is much to be honoured in our past, but we must always keep our eyes on Jesus.

Apprenticing Under The Master (for 95 years! – Anniversary Sunday) February 12, 2006 Mark 9:2-13 The Transfiguration – “No One Except Jesus” 95 Years! Wow! This church began as a prayer meeting in a house on Ellis Ave in 1908. On February 12th in 1911 Swansea Baptist Church had its first ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-13

Denomination: *other

Can You Hear The Groaning?

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Victory Of The Cross

Contributed by Wendy Pratt on Mar 30, 2006

The Easter story from the perspective of Mary Magdalene, including a recap of recent events.

Grace to you, and peace, from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. I come to you this morning to share the story of what happened on that first Easter. My name is Mary—Mary of Magdala, though you know me as Mary Magdalene. Just to be correct, Magdalene was not my last name—it referred to ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love Resurrection

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Apr 24, 2006

We know that Jesus went to the cross because of love, he also rose from the grave because of love.

Love Resurrection Easter 2006 John 20-21 We tell our kids it’s wrong, but really we love to gloat when we win. We have to spike the ball and do the dance when we get the touchdown. We need to tell the other team we are the winner and they are the loser. We win at cards and we have to put ...read more

Denomination: *other

At The Forks Of The Road, Which Way Will You Go?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 16, 2005

Decision Time!!

AT THE FORKS OF THE ROAD WHICH WAY WILL YOU GO?? ACTS 24:19-27 I’d like to start tonight by saying that everyone That’s here is on their way to Heaven!! But I can’t! Did you Hear Me??? I CANT!!!!! When you’re at THE FORKS OF THE ROAD Which way will you go?? There’s two directions you can choose ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:19-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Have You Ever Went To Far With Sin?

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Feb 17, 2005

Speaks of the unforgivable sin...Blasphemy..

HAVE YOU EVER WENT TO FAR WITH SIN?? Matthew 12:22 – 32 All sin is serious And to some degree it attacks or challenges God ; and not to mention the Authority of God Himself!!! There are six sins that identify sins Against The Holy Spirit!! Since the Holy Spirit is a person He can be sinned ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Anchors Of The Soul

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 23, 2005

To weather life’s storms, we need convictions that anchor us to spiritual reality even when our minds are in disarray.

Anchors of the Soul 1. LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - A Southern California man has sued MGM Mirage for preying on his gambling addiction and inducing him to borrow and lose millions of dollars at its Las Vegas casinos. The suit was filed on Monday in a Los Angeles U.S. District Court by Shibley ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Broken Heart

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Apr 4, 2005

In the passage, the Blood of Jesus was shed by a Roman spear... but neither John nor any other part of Scripture makes note of the importance of Christ’s blood in this story. Is there a message in the blood that flowed from Jesus side?

OPEN: About a year ago I received this e-mail: In 2003, Mel Gibson released a film called The Passion which dramatically and bloodily captured much of the trial and crucifixion of Christ. Because of it’s graphicness, it was rated "R". The "R", of course, is because of the violence, the gore. In ...read more

Scripture: John 19:31-37

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ