Sermons on Tranquility:

With An Unsaved Spouse Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2007

In 1 Peter 3:1-7 we can see The Wife’s Responsibility of being A) Submissive, B) Faithful and C) Modest

Lina Joy, 43, lost the court battle to change her religion from Islam to Christianity on Wednesday when the Malaysian Federal Court ruled she should seek permission to officially change her religion from Islam to Christianity at Islamic Shariah courts. Joy had been engaged in a legal battle for six ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-6

Denomination: Other

Money Is The Root Of All Evil Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Oct 11, 2006

The ABCs of a Biblical understanding of money.

INTRODUCTION We’re in the middle of a series entitled, “No, that’s NOT in the Bible!” There are many clever witticisms people quote as coming from the Bible–and they aren’t found in the Bible. Next week we’ll be looking at perhaps the most popular Bible misquote: “God helps those who help ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 6:6-10, Genesis 6:6

Denomination: Baptist

A Call To Authenticity Series

Contributed by Timothy Peck on Feb 1, 2001

Four reasons authenticity with other Christians is absolutely essential to the spiritual life.

Barb’s life is a mess. Her drinking problem is out of control, and her husband Ken refuses to cover for her anymore. Everyone around her sees Barb’s problem, but they all pretend like everything’s just fine, a classic case of denial. Every Sunday Barb and her family dress in their Sunday best and ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Worry Wart

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 11, 2003

Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life.

Worry Wart Thesis: Too many Christians have been trapped in the mind-set of worry and the anxiety of this world is choking out any joy in their life. Illustration: A young boy was driving a hayrack down the road when the wagon fell over in front of a farmer’s house. The farmer came out, saw the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34, Proverbs 12:25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

No Shortcuts In Success Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Feb 16, 2003

Second in the leadership series this message deals with the DANGER that awaits any leader who foolishly thinks they can take a shortcut in accomplishing God’s will for their life.

LESSONS IN LEADERSHIP – PART TWO NO SUCCESS IN SHORTCUTS GENESIS 16:1-4 ©Larry L. Thompson (2003) INTRODUCTION: One of the strengths of studying leadership principles in the life of biblical leaders is in the assurance that there will be no whitewashing, no glossing over sin or failure—just the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Who Threw That Rock?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 23, 2003

Seems there are a lot of critical rock throwers out there, if we can’t stop the rock throwing, we must learn to overcome the hurts.

WHO THREW THAT ROCK? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Acts 7: 54. When they heard these things, they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed on him with their teeth. 55: but he, being full of the Holy Ghost, looked up steadfastly into heaven, and saw the glory of God, and Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Acts 7:54-60

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Raising The Bar Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 3, 2005

8th and final message in an 8 week series on the Lord’s Prayer. This one is a wrap-up of the series. It could be used as a stand alone with some minor modifications.

Can You Hear Me Now? Good! Week 8 “Raising the Bar” MATTHEW 6:9-13 INTRODUCTION: Video Clip - X-men 2 - Chapter 33 - Start:1:44:47 - End:1:45:37 - Time: 0:55 You’ve just seen a guy that’s listened to our study of the Lord’s prayer over the last seven weeks and has put the power of this ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Life's Too Short To...fear The Future Series

Contributed by David Flowers on May 17, 2005

Examines how a God-oriented perspective is the only solution to fear and anxiety.

Life’s Too Short To…Fear The Future Life’s Too Short To…, prt. 6 5/14/2005 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers Do you struggle with fear? Do you worry a lot? Do you have certain issues in life that are so frightening to you that you just have to try not think about them? Can it be so hard ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Surviving Busyness Series

Contributed by Timothy Smith on Sep 18, 2004

2nd in a 6 part series on surviving stress. This series uses the popular "Survivor" TV show as a "hook" and Psalm 23 as the Biblical foundation.

SURVIVING BUSYNESS PSALM 23:2 & MATTHEW 11:28-29 INTRODUCTION: Does your schedule have you stressed? Here’s a short quiz of five questions to find out. Take a pen or pencil and jot down a “Y” “yes”or an “N” somewhere on your notes as you answer these questions about how busy you are. Ready? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-2

Denomination: Christian Church

The Minority Report

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jul 30, 2006

Might does not make right and neither does popular consensus.

The Minority Report Deut 7:6-8 6 For thou art an holy people unto the LORD thy God: the LORD thy God hath chosen thee to be a special people unto himself, above all people that are upon the face of the earth. 7 The LORD did not set his love upon you, nor choose you, because ye were more in number ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 7:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Partaking Of Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 30, 2003

Since believers have peace with God, we can be at peace with others as well. When the Holy Spirit grows this fruit in our lives, we will also experience inner peace.

Partaking of Peace Rev. Brian Bill 6/24/01 Ann Landers receives around 10,000 letters a month from people requesting advice on various topics. When asked what her most common question is, she answered that people seem to be afraid or worried about something. They’re afraid of losing their ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Baptist

More Powerful Than Prison Bars Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Feb 2, 2013

The Church prays and Peter is released from prison. (Powerpoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

SERMON OUTLINE: (A). God sees our trials (vs 1-4): • Man’s persecution • God's sovereignty (B). God hears our Prayers (vs 5-17): • Peter sleeping (vs 5-6) • Peter obeying (verses 7-11) • Peter knocking (vs 12-16) • Peter declaring (vs 17) SERMON ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-17

Denomination: Brethren

Are You Wired For 220? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Sep 5, 2013

A dead man isn’t interested in the things of this world.

INTRODUCTION Someone once said there are two kinds of people who work with electricity: One is an electrician and another is a fool. Someone else said the last words of a redneck are, “Hey, watch what happens when I plug this in!” I’m not an electrician, but I know slightly more ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

Believing And Receiving Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 30, 2011

When we believe we will receive.

Believing and Receiving 1 John 3:19-24 Rev. Brian Bill 10/30/11 Early Monday morning, a mother from PBC received a phone that every parent dreads. Mitchell Robinson, age 16, was in an accident and had gone to be with Jesus. As a church family we extend our love and support to the immediate ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

Somebody Stop The World. I Want To Get Off! Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 16, 2011

An effort to helpl my audience have a greater peace concerning family stress and crises and to begin building real spiritual resources that will help them cope with them in their home

Matthew 6:6-34; There’s a lot of stress going on out there, and a lot of that stress has been associated with the workplace. Maybe you’ve seen some of the signs of it; like this one of a zebra who says, “I think it’s stress.” Or, maybe you’ve seen this stress ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:6-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ