Sermons on Turning To God:

Overcoming Anxiety, Stress, & Anger

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength.

1. Appropriate the fact that the joy of the Lord is your spiritual strength. 2. Remember the promises of Jesus who said, "THESE THINGS ARE WRITTEN TO YOU (OBEY MY COMMANDMENTS) SO THAT MY JOY MAY BE IN YOU & YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL." - JOHN 15;11 3. Pray and praise and rejoice knowing that Paul ...read more

Scripture: John 15:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How Can The Lord Help You Overcome Feelings Of Jealousy?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Jealousy is a receipe for self-destruction

1. Recognize that jealousy is rooted in immature and selfish desires. Paul wrote, "When you are jealous of one another and divide up into quarreling groups, doesn’t that prove you are still babies, wanting your own way? In fact, you are acting like people who don’t belong to the Lord at all." (I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Should I Do When Others Do Not Respect My Personal Freedoms In Christ?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Do not let other people squeeze you into their mold through man made rules, regulations and restrictions. Paul wrote, "It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery."

Biblical solutions for the problems people face with personal freedoms? Illustration: Dr. Henry Cloud’s most popular book Boundaries, teaches Christian how they can successfully set up borders that will shield them from being overwhelmed by abusive people, difficult circumstances or personal ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Miracle In Gadara.

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Nov 24, 2003

Isn’t it amazing that people in Jesus day were so blind, while the demons were so clear about who Jesus was?

The miracle in Gadara. Mark 5:1 -- 20. 11/23/03 Down in South Carolina, there was this area part swamp land and wooded area pretty far from any house. One evening I decided I would go hunting in that area. I would carry my bow and arrows and tree stand about a mile and one-half back in the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Forgivenes

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Nov 15, 2004

Jesus teaches us to forgive.

Matt.18:21-22 Then Peter came to Him and said, “Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?” Jesus said to him, “I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven. People have a wrong idea of what forgiveness really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Healing Of The Paralytic Series

Contributed by Russell Rhodes on Sep 1, 2005

This is a study of the miracle but it is a lesson to the Pharisees and the religious leaders at that day.

The Healing of the Paralytic (Palsy) Luke 5:17-26 Matthew 9:1-8, Mark 2:1012 Miracles # 08 I. Jesus was teaching. 5:17a II. Jesus had the power to heal. 5:17c NOTE: The word power is the same Greek n which we get our word for dynamite. III. The crowd that was present. 5:17b & 5:19a A. The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: Baptist

"Rules Of The Road"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on May 24, 2004

Ahimaaz and Cushi would be running a "race." As Christians, we too, are running a race. There are some "rules of the road" that you need to know before you begin the race.

Monday Morning Greeting, May 24, 2004 Enough is enough. One thunder storm after another.... oh, well. I am looking forward to a quiet sky with something blue in it. We have had record rainfall... that’s the weather report. A lot of encouraging things at the Church yesterday. We had some ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 18:16-33

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Sometimes, like Israel’s King, we are blind to the things around us.

OPEN YOUR EYES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRO: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw horses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Series

Contributed by Clark Frailey on Apr 15, 2004

A sermon series on the Gospel of John.

Jesus Still Cleans Temples Scripture: John 2:12-22 Introduction: My messes – church, elementary – blame=me. The worse the case the less hope I have. In our text today – Christ faced a horrible mess. Instead of running from it like I might be inclined to do – Christ addressed the problem and ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-22

Denomination: Baptist

The Window View

Contributed by Ronnie Smith on Jul 8, 2005

Paul had been in revival for 6 days. · This was the 7th and they broke the bread and Paul started preaching. · After preaching all day it was now midnight and the lamps were burning and Paul was just getting warmed up.

Acts 20: (New International Version) 7On the first day of the week we came together to break bread. Paul spoke to the people and, because he intended to leave the next day, kept on talking until midnight. 8There were many lamps in the upstairs room where we were meeting. 9Seated in a window was a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:7-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Witness Of The Resurrection

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

Why should I believe the Resurrection?

1 Cor. 15:1-11 The Witness Of The Resurrection - How do you tell thirsty people about your product? - Pepsi’s ad campaign “Come Alive” - Succeeded in America - but not else where - Taiwanese translation of “Come Alive” “Pepsi brings your ancestors back from the dead - German’s were mystified at ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Dying To Live

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 31, 2007

Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness and misery.

Dying to Live Text: Philippians 1: 21 21For to me, to live is Christ, and to die is gain. Introduction: Death is a great loss to a carnal, worldly man, for he loses all his earthly comforts and all his hopes; but to a true believer it is gain, for it is the end of all his weakness ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Doing The Father's Will

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Mar 17, 2007

It’s proven that the majority of people who attend church come just for themselves, or for their children and grandchildren to interact. Historically people don’t come to church to watch others grow, or to be a blessing and to help people grow in their wa

“5 way’s to Do the Father’s Will” Text: John 6: 28-38 28 Then they said to Him, “What shall we do, that we may work the works of God?” 29 Jesus answered and said to them, “This is the work of God, that you believe in Him whom He sent.” 30 Therefore they said to Him, “What sign will You perform ...read more

Scripture: John 6:28-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Go To Jesus In Times Of Grief

Contributed by Mark Flurry on Jun 28, 2007

Funeral sermon based on John 11 where Martha goes to meet Jesus.

17 Now when Jesus came, he found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb four days. 18 Bethany was near Jerusalem, about two miles off, 19 and many of the Jews had come to Martha and Mary to console them concerning their brother. 20 So when Martha heard that Jesus was coming, she went and met ...read more

Scripture: John 11:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

The Greatest Hindrance And The Greatest Help. Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 13, 2007

Shows the hinderance and helps to Spiritual Gifts.

Title: The Greatest Hindrance and the Greatest Help. Theme: To show the importance of avoiding the flesh and having love. Text: Gal 5:13-20; 1 Corinthians 13 Greatest Help-Love Greatest Hindrance -Flesh Galatians 5:13 ¶ For you, brethren, have been called to liberty; only do not use liberty as ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:13-20

Denomination: Church Of God