Sermons on Trouble In The World:

Excuses

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Aug 2, 2006

Excused we make to deny our calling from God!!!

EXCUSES Matthew 28:19 Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: 20Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Made With A Plan In Mind Series

Contributed by Bob Reccord on Aug 7, 2006

God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count)

Theme: God has been preparing a unique plan and calling for your life since before you were born. (Principle 1 from Made to Count) Introduction: Sometimes it’s amazing what we have and don’t even realize! Such was the case in the Philadelphia public school system recently. While working ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Holy Spirit - The Purpose Of Series

Contributed by Graham Kettle on Aug 19, 2006

To see the Biblical purpose of the Holy Spirit.

The Holy Spirit – Part 2 1. The Purpose of the Holy Spirit We have already looked at the person of the Holy Spirit (the tape is available). Today we’ll look at His purpose or role, as described in the Scriptures. 2. Took Part in Creation Everyone thinks that God as Father was the one ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Get Out Of This Mess -- Good Punctuation

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 25, 2006

Many times the mess of daily life can be corrected by good punctuation, this is not the end, this is but an opportunity to improve. Part two of period or comma?

REACHING BEYOND THIS MESS --- GOD CAN ---TRUST HIM. LEARN GOOD SPIRITUAL PUNTUATION By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com This is part two of a punctuation series, and part five of a series on failure. I. IT IS AMAZING HOW IMPORTANT PROPER PUNCTUATION REALLY IS TO UNDERSTANDING. A. Is it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 12:15-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Doers Of The Word

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Sep 3, 2006

Doers of the Word of God hear with their 1. Wills engaged. 2. Minds engaged. 3. Hands and Feet engaged.

Max Lucado writes: “For some, Jesus is a good luck charm. The ‘Rabbit’s Foot Redeemer.’ Pocket-sized. Handy. Easily packaged. Easily understood. Easily diagramed. You can put his picture on your wall or you can stick it in your wallet as insurance. You can frame him. Dangle him from your ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Obedience Of Love; The Love Of Obedience

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 4, 2006

Fourth sermon in the summer 2006 Series, “Being God’s People by Serving, Obeying, and Giving.”

What is love? Love has always been a big topic of discussion between us humans. Much is said about love and much is written about love. However, it seems to me that we have never been able to give a satisfactory answer to the question, ‘What is love?’ (1) But we are often able to describe love ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

What Is The Meaning Of Jesus Death? Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Sep 11, 2006

Look with us at three reasons behind Jesus death.

This is the second sermon in a series on John 3:16. The first sermon examined the question “What Is God Like?” Today we examine the question “What Is The Meaning of Jesus Death?” In John 3:16 we read that God “gave His only begotten son.” What is the meaning behind that gift? Jesus death had a ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist

How Can God Forgive Somebody Like Me?

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Sep 12, 2006

Have you looked at your sinful life and ask, "How can God forgive somebody like me?" If God could forgive David for all that he had done, then he can and will forgive you.

HOW CAN GOD FORGIVE SOMEBODY LIKE ME? ILLUSTRATION: He had been FOUND OUT! By the time he decided to CONFESS his SIN the entire NATION was already talking. UNFAITHFULNESS, ADULTERY, LIES, MURDER! How could the LEADER of the nation, the man everyone ADMIRED, the one known as “the man ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:6-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

People Matter To God Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 14, 2006

Because people matter to God, they should matter to us. In Jesus’ three stories from Luke 15, we learn just how much people matter to God.

A. One day, an antique collector was walking through the city when he noticed a mangy cat lapping milk from a saucer in the doorway of a store and he did a double take. 1. His expertise told him that the saucer was extremely old and very valuable, so he walked casually into the store and offered ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Counting The Costs And Benefits Series

Contributed by David Owens on Sep 18, 2006

Our involvement in reaching lost people will involve numerous costs, but the benefits outweigh the costs.

Introduction: A. Life is full of choices, isn’t it? 1. I read a story about a family who was moving cross-country and decided to drive both of their cars in the move. 2. Their 8 year-old son became very worried about this. 3. He asked his father, “How will we keep from getting separated?” 4. His ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Effects Of Faith Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 7, 2007

God has always blessed men and women of faith. He still does today. However, God will take a people and His church as far as their faith will take them.

THE EFFECTS OF FAITH A. FEAR is certainly prevalent in our society. 1. Saturday, a week ago, our nation marked the third anniversary of 9/11. a. Although we heard the word "TERRORISM" in newscasts and read about in newspapers, it was something that did not affect America only other ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Milk, Meat & Maturity Series

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 11, 2007

6th in a Series on Metaphors in the Bible about the Bible.

THE WORD OF GOD SERIES SERMON 6: MILK, MEAT & MATURITY I Peter 2:1-2 Hebrews 5:12-13 I Corinthians 3:1-11 We continue tonight our Metaphorical Study of the Word of God We have dealt with it as Light, as a Hammer, as Fire Tonight I want to deal with the Word of God as Milk and Meat and preach on ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Study God's Word Faithfully Series

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

We expect the members of the church to be growing and maturing in Christ, we expect them to be students of the Word who crave the solid food and not just the spiritual milk for faith come from hearing...

“What is Expected of a Church Member: Study God’s Word” Introduction: Perhaps one of the things that there is the most confusion among people claiming to be Christians is church membership. Many people assume that since their name is on the church role book or because they go to church on ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Putting Jesus' Agenda First (Part 1)

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2007

Stressing the importance of living for Christ instead of ourselves and our designs.

Putting Jesus’ Agenda First (Part 1) Matthew 16:21-28 March 4, 2007 How many of you here had parents at one time or another? Was there ever a time when you felt that you knew better than your parents – about any given topic? If you’ve never felt that way, then something’s wrong, and we’ll have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:21-28

Denomination: Wesleyan

Identify Series

Contributed by Drew Mills on Mar 17, 2007

Identify those I want to reach for Christ

Theme: Spring Life—evangelism Purpose: Identify those I want to reach—and develop the “want to” What do you tend to notice when you’re out and around? What kinds of things naturally catch your eye? Based on our gender, our likes/dislikes, our personalities, our natural inclinations, we all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Wesleyan