Sermons on Twisted:

The Wound That Brings Life

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Dec 28, 2006

An encouraging message about the Mephibosheth dilemmas in life.

The Wound That Brings Life 2 Samuel 4:4 KJV And Jonathan, Saul’s son, had a son that was lame of his feet. He was five years old when the tidings came of Saul and Jonathan out of Jezreel, and his nurse took him up, and fled: and it came to pass, as she made haste to flee, that he fell, and became ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

7 Habits Of Highly Effective Lovers Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Mar 26, 2009

This message illustrates the 7 habits of highly effective lovers through the relationship Paul had with the new believers in Galatia. In essence, if we want to be a highly effective lover, we must demonstrate grace in all our relationships.

7 Habits of Highly Effective Lovers (Galatians 4:12-20) It was tax season, and Jane Osinki decided to surprise her husband, Henry, by getting their tax information in to their CPA early. She picked up the tax package their CPA had sent, scanned the forms, and noticed that Henry had already ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:12-20

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Though Jesus Were A Son

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Dec 26, 2013

To show that our sufferings were already taken by JESUS on the Cross so we will no longer suffer.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you still suffering? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that our sufferings were already taken by JESUS on the Cross so we will no longer suffer. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 5:8 (Amplified Bible) 5:8 Although He was a Son, He learned [active, special] obedience ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Life Of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be The Heir Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Feb 18, 2014

God chose that through Isaac and not Ishmael that Christ would be born.

The Life of Abraham, Part 14: Isaac Shall Be Heir Genesis 21:8-21 Introduction The birth of Isaac was a time of great joy. But the birth of Isaac also would have important implications. I would suppose that Hagar and Ishmael rejoiced in the birth as well, at least outwardly. But is would not be ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Myths #4 Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Feb 9, 2010

Fearing God's rejection when we don't feel we measure up to his expectations is totally wrong.

Love Myths #4: How Then Should We Love? February 7, 2010 Intro: In this sermon series on what it really means for us to live lives of love, I’ve hesitated to use many examples of love in the context of marriage because of our tendency to romanticize love rather than understand love from a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Parable Of The Trees

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Feb 19, 2010

Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days just as it was about Israel in those days. 3 steps in the decline of a nation. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Parable of the Trees Judges 9:8-15 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/ParableTrees.html Here is the first parable in the Bible, and it is about America in these last days. This passage shows us 3 steps in the decline of a nation. 1. The apostasy of an unthankful people. God had given Gideon a great ...read more

Scripture: Judges 9:8-15

Denomination: Baptist

His Presence Provides Hope Series

Contributed by Dustin T Parker on Aug 15, 2010

A look at God's wrath... as seen in the Old Testament,... yet... not in the nromal manner

Concordia Lutheran Church Pentecost 13 August 15, 2010 His Presence Provides Hope Jeremiah 23:16-29 † IN JESUS NAME † 20 …may the God of peace— who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus, the great Shepherd of the sheep, and ratified an eternal covenant with his blood— 21 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:16-29

Denomination: Lutheran

Overcoming The Stuck Places Series

Contributed by James ( Jim ) Highland on Sep 13, 2010

How the occurance of stopped or stuck places can shape your life.

Overcoming the Stuck Places Acts 20:22-27, 21:27-33 We all encounter “stopping places”, places where the obstacles are so huge that they stop our forward progress in life. Often these become “stuck places”, places where we never get moving again. In today’s ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Early Edition Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Aug 31, 2009

Jesus gives us a glimpse into the future and the end of time

Early Edition Early Edition Series: Matthew 24:1-14 January 18, 2009 Morning Service Introduction One of my favorite television shows in the mid nineties was Early Edition. The show was built around the premise that an ordinary guy named Gary Hobson would receive a newspaper each morning. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Church Of God

What Difference Did He Make? Series

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Sep 4, 2009

How is life different for us because Jesus lived 2000 years ago

What difference did He make? (Influence) Matt 28:18-20 This morning we are looking at the final question about classic Jesus. In a way, I believe that this is the most fascinating question of all. It is a question that we will make automatic answers about. We quickly talk about the act of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Congregational

Plastic Fruit Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 4, 2009

Be careful who you listen to when it comes who you chose to listen to

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Silly warning labels illustration. http://www.rinkworks.com/said/warnings.shtml • Some things we are told are not worth listening to. • We looked at the two possible paths we can take in life. As we are trying to choose which path in life to take we will have many people ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Chance Do Sheep Have Among Wolves?

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 13, 2009

Do you know Jesus Christ as your shepherd?

Intro. In our text we see 1. The Sender - Jesus is the source and fountain of the Gospel! “I send” Jesus is about to send them out to do His work. He tells them to pray, for the harvest is great - no sooner did He tell them to pray, but that He announced that they were the very answer to the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Will Bless The Lord

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Sep 14, 2009

No one should tell us when to Praise and when to Bless God. We need to learn how to Bless the Lord on purpose. I heard someone call it a Premeditated Praise.

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Antioch Institutional Baptist Church Oklahoma City, OK RevWLawson@aol.com Preached, Sunday, September 13, 2009 (I take no credit for the originality of this Sermon – originally delivered by Pastor Marvin Wiley) TITLE: I WILL BLESS THE LORD SCRIPTURE: PSALM 34:1-3 1I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-3, Psalm 34:1, Psalm 34:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Future

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Oct 11, 2009

A gospel presentation originally for a baptismal service.

Channel 7 recently launched a new series called, ‘Flash Forward’. It’s a science-fiction-action-romance show that wants to satisfy everyone. In the first episode, the whole world passes out for about 2 minutes, but time keeps on ticking away. So helicopters fly into buildings, there are huge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living With Your Spouse Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Jul 14, 2009

The vast majority of problems in marriage stem from a lack of submission.

Fireproof: Living With Your Spouse From a message preached by Scott Kallem, Pastor of 3rd Baptist in Marion, IL 1 Peter 3:1-7 June 14, 2009 FBC, Chester Dr. Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction A Clip #3 B Marriage starts out as a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist