Sermons on Trench:

Marked People

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 15, 2007

There are some kinds of people in the church that are damaging to the church.

ROM. 16:17-19 “MARKED PEOPLE” A) This may seem a bit harsh, but there are some people the church don’t need! * You may say, “Preacher, we need every member we have ... We need the help of everyone.” * That is very true ... But we need the help of everyone whose heart is right with God and wants ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Defeat Indecision Series

Contributed by W F on Aug 22, 2006

How to defeat the giant of indecision.

Key verse: Elijah went before the people and said, "How long will you waver between two opinions? If the LORD is God, follow him; but if Baal is God, follow him." But the people said nothing (1 Kings 18:21). INTRODUCTION Choice plays a big part in our lives. For instance, we can get anything we ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:17-40

Denomination: *other

Dream On!

Contributed by Johnny Creasong on Jun 12, 2007

Are dreams more than just wishful thinking? Can God use our dreams? Here’s some dreamers we should ask!

Dream On! Ephesians 3:20-21 Ephesians 3:20-21 20 Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, 21 to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! Amen. (NIV) What good ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21

Denomination: Church Of God

What Angels Look Like Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 4, 2007

Exposition of Acts 6:8-15 about the character of Stephen

Text: Acts 6:8-15, Title: What Angels Look Like, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/07/07, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about the Rick Gage Crusade in TN, tell a little bit about George Whitfield as an example from his biography – p. 98 & 105, B. Background to passage: Coming off the selection of seven men ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

Worth Dying For Series

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Nov 4, 2006

There is no wonder that God considered us worthy dying for, when one realises how intimately He knows us! His love for you is so deep that he has numbered every hair on your head – and maybe renumbers them when some fall out!

Today is a day that needs little help in explanation or purpose-description. The message of the sacrifice of Canadian troops and allied forces for the freedom of the world from dominating forces in World War I and the threat of Fascist and Nazi rule in World War II is not hard to understand. What ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Jesus To The Rescue

Contributed by Davon Huss on Mar 13, 2006

WE need to remember how lost, helpless we were (or are) and remember what Christ did for us (or can do), and through Christ we have (or can have) five things. Outline adapted from Victor Knowles

Sermon for 3/12/2006 Jesus to the Rescue Romans 5:1-11 Introduction: A. On August 28, 1995 two boaters set out on the Haw River near Pittsboro, North Carolina. The river was at flood stage and very hazardous but these two felt like they were “experts” and “experienced boaters.” Well, as you can ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Being A Strong Soldier

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 21, 2009

An acrostic sermon with the word “soldier.”

2 TIM. 2:1-4 “BEING A STRONG SOLDIER” A) A good soldier makes a difference in the world! * Someone has written: * It is the soldier, not the preacher, who gives us freedom of religion. * It is the soldier, not the reporter, who gives us freedom of the press. * It is the soldier, not the poet, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bright Hope For Dark Days, Pt. 2

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Aug 9, 2008

In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work!

I believe that the world is desperate to see the power of God on display in our lives! In this church God wants to harness all the potential that’s in it and unleash it everyday into kingdom work! Anything man can harness makes that item so much more powerful – horse, atom, water in a dam, etc. ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant's Heart Series

Contributed by Darrin Hunt on Mar 21, 2007

Part of a series in Philippians, we’re challenged here to be examples of Christ.

(Joe Fornear) A couple of opposing candidates for county office were sitting near each other in the local diner... One turned to the other and said, "You know why I’m going to win this election? Because of my ’personal touch.’ For example, I always tip waitresses really well and then ask them to ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

I Started This Journey In My Right Mind And I Will Finish This Journey

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

Don't Quit.

Rth 1:14 And they lifted up their voice, and wept again: and Orpah kissed her mother in law; but Ruth clave unto her. Rth 1:15 And she said, Behold, thy sister in law is gone back unto her people, and unto her gods: return thou after thy sister in law. Rth 1:16 And Ruth said, Intreat me not to ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:14-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sound - Pt. 5 - Sound Warfare Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 10, 2013

We underestimate its power. It can change the outcome and the atmosphere. It can determine victory. What sound is your life producing?

Sound Pt. 5 – Sound Warfare If you have been here the last 3 weeks then you are surely becoming convinced that there is power in sound. They say a picture is worth a thousand words and that is probably true. However, as powerful as sight is sound rivals its impact. You simply change the ...read more

Scripture: Judges 7:16-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pause Before You Act (Part 3) Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Aug 9, 2011

Wisdom is acting in accordance with God's revealed will. Knee-jerk reactions cause great harm. See the other sermons is this series for more details. Handouts are available on request.

This is part 3 of a series. See the other messages for the context. III. U – Understand (Proverbs 18:13) Have I taken the time to get an understanding of the matter from every angle, every perspective? Do I fully understand the circumstances? ILLUS: Television shows have for decades used ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 22:1-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Story Must Be Told

Contributed by John Petty on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus came to set the captive free and heal the broken hearted but how will they know unless someone tells the story...

On December 17, 1903, Orville and Wilbur Wright made their first flight of an airplane at Kitty Hawk NC. On their 5th attempt, the plane under the control of Orville, embarked on a 12 second flight. Wilbur rushed to the local telegraph office and sent the following message – WE HAVE FLOWN FOR ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Church Of God

Courageous Faith Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Dec 27, 2011

In our Quest for God, we sometimes have to go against the flow and stand up for God's words. This takes courage and commitment. It promises a great reward!

1. Doing the right thing: A man dies, arrives at the Pearly Gates, and (as always in stories like this), St. Peter is there and asks him to relate a good deed he had done. He thinks for a moment then says, “Well, there was the time I was driving down a road when I saw a group of hoodlums ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:8-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Who Is Your God

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jun 30, 2013

Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel struggled with it. Repeatedly Israel invited God’s displeasure by their dual allegiance which was and is idolatry.

Who is Your God? 1 Kings 18:21 “And Elijah came unto all the people, and said, How long halt ye between two opinions? if the LORD be God, follow him: but if Baal, then follow him. And the people answered him not a word.” - Today’s church struggles with idolatry just like the nation of Israel ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:21

Denomination: Baptist