Sermons on Two Faced:

The Fear Of Trials - Part 1 Series

Contributed by Travis Newbold on May 19, 2019

We all have many different fears that we have to deal with in this life. Gideon was a man that faced a lot of scary things. I know that we can learn from his life experiences about how to overcome our fears.

If you know anything at all about Sherlock Holmes then you know that he is a man of logic and reasoning. From his point of view everything that happens has an explanation for it so therefore he does not have any fear. I personally love the character of Sherlock Holmes and I really enjoyed BBC’s ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-10

Breaking Down Barriers Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Oct 24, 2020

Peter’s response to these religious rule-keepers is a model for us as we face criticism or complaints. We’ll see that Peter’s answer is more pastoral than argumentative. I see seven correctives to help us handle criticism.

This week I shared something positive on Facebook and got pulverized. The criticism came quickly and repeatedly. Normally I’m more careful about posting about controversial matters so I wasn’t prepared for all the venomous vitriol and overwhelming opposition. One person simply replied, “Oh ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Destination Maturity. Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Jul 31, 2003

A sermon that uses two childrens word pictures - pooh bear and Alice in Wonderland - to discus how Hebrews chapter 6 can point us towards maturity. This sermon is rather long and I only used a portion of it when preaching.

Destination Maturity!!!!!!!!!! Here is Pooh Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump, on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is another way, if only he could stop bumping for a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:1-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

P***** Off At God Series

Contributed by Troy Borst on Apr 30, 2015

Being angry at God is a reality for some believers. Where does this anger come from? What are we supposed to do with it? This inductive sermon digs into those two questions using Naomi's life from Ruth 1-4.

BOOK OF RUTH: “P***** Off At God” Ruth 1:1-4:22 INTRODUCTION… Maggie’s Story http://therebelution.com/blog/2013/08/im-angry-at-god/ #disqus _thread As we begin this morning, listen to the words of Maggie: “…I am so angry at where I have ended up and feel in such ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Focus On Food Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 28, 2021

Jesus is the only person in the Bible who is so thankful for food that it becomes a prominent part of His life's story. Here in the record of His feeding of the 4000 Jesus is recorded as giving thanks 2 times in two verses.

Many years ago when Rudyard Kipling was a popular writer it was reported that he was getting 10 shillings for every word he wrote. Some students at Oxford University, who were not impressed with Kipling, sent him 10 shillings with a request that he send them one of his very best words. He cabled ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:1-10

Throwing Stones In The Church Vs The Sensitivity Of Grace

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 7, 2011

Somanytime church folk are so quick to be judge, jury, and executioner because someone isn't doing what they think they should be doing and want to stone them, but if it had not been for Grace they would still be messed up themselves facing stoning.

Throwing Stones in Church Vs The Sensitivity of Grace By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. John 8:1-11 “Jesus went unto the mount of Olives. And early in the morning he came again into the temple, and all the people came unto him; and he sat down, and taught them. And the scribes and Pharisees ...read more

Scripture: John 8:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

A Time To Stop Praying

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Feb 1, 2022

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and want to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? God says do not stop to pray but get moving.

The people of Israel are facing the sea, and the Egyptians are coming in fury to take them hostage again. They are filled with fear and trembling, and what more appropriate time could their be to cry out to God for his power to rescue them? Nevertheless, God does not want them to be crying to him. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:15

Shoes Of Peace

Contributed by Dean Morgan on Dec 9, 2005

The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally dangerous to an

SHOES OF PEACE TEXT: Ephesians 6:15; Philippians 4:7 The Roman soldier’s shoes were not an ordinary kind of shoes. They were made out of bronze or brass—usually brass—and the shoes were primarily composed of two parts: (1) the greave, and (2) the shoe itself. These shoes were exceptionally ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Apr 26, 2009

This word was given before our 3 year stewardship commitment. Two being better than one speaks of union, marriage, friendship,and communion. One man once said, "A man without a companion is like a left hand without the right.”

Show video on "a cup of Unity" from Sermon Spices Together Text: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 9 Two are better than one, Because they have a good reward for their labor. 10 For if they fall, one will lift up his companion. But woe to him who is alone when he ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 4:9-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Peculiar People

Contributed by Mike Bryant on Jun 8, 2021

Israel's desire for a king is used to illustrate the temptation we face to be more like the rest of the world. But even though the world's view of us often chafes, it is God's plan that we be conspicuously different.

I) After Moses brought the nation of Israel out of Egypt, they did not have a king for many years. A) Unlike the nations around them, they were led by men and women, judges, who were direct intermediaries between God and man. B) Early on, the people tried to make one of those judges, Gideon, into ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:5-8, 1 Samuel 8:5, 1 John 2:15-17, John 15:19, 1 Peter 2:9-12, Romans 6:16-22  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Response To The Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 15, 2018

Chapter two of Galatians has been Paul’s biographical defense of his Apostolic authority and the Gospel. After he defended the truth of the Gospel against Peter’s hypocritical actions he explains the doctrine of justification by faith alone

W. M. Clow, in his book: The Cross in the Christian Experience, summarized the true distinction between human true faith and religion. He said: “The deepest heresy of all, which corrupts churches, leavens creeds with folly, and swells our human hearts with pride, is salvation by works. “I believe,” ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:14-21

Denomination: Other

Made For A Mission Don't Panic Series

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Feb 9, 2008

This is the second message in the series Made For A Mission. This message shows what happens when we panic in the face of sin rather than confessing our sin. Audio and or video can be seen at www.glenvillenewlife.com under Pastor Rick.

Made For A Mission-Don’t Panic 2/10/08 2 Samuel 11:1-5 1 John 1:5-10 Text 2 Samuel 11:1-12:1 Have you ever been in a situation in which you had to make a decision and for some reason you just panicked. Instead of running you stood still. Instead of hitting the brakes you hit the gas pedal. ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"Experiencing The Presence Of God"

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Apr 2, 2008

Life is filled with hopless situations. (illustration Harry Truman election) The two disciples on the Road to Emmaus felt hopless. Their encounter with the Living God shows how God through his Holy Spirit would enable us to have the same experience.

In Jesus Holy Name April 6, 2008 Easter II Redeemer Text: Luke 24:13-35 “Experiencing the Presence of God” He is risen! He is risen indeed! The word of the angel spoken at the empty tomb of Jesus tells us that God has, in His Son, gives us hope for the most ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Lutheran

The Relationship Between Grace, Faith, Works, And Baptism

Contributed by Don Campbell on Nov 3, 2024

Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because one has been saved).

THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GRACE, FAITH, WORKS, AND BAPTISM INTRODUCTION A. Only two Christian groups do not practice some form of water baptism: Quakers and the Salvation Army. B. All others practice water baptism but disagree on the mode (immersion/sprinkling) and the purpose (to be saved/because ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Opposition From Within Series

Contributed by Phillip Day on Jan 10, 2007

In the first two chapters of this letter, Paul has encouraged and discipled Timothy in order to prepare him for what he says in Chapter 3. With the knowledge of mercy and peace God gives us and with a great work ethic, Timothy (like us) could be prepared

Opposition from Within 2 Timothy 3:1-9 I. Their Characteristics (v. 2-5) a. Selfish (v. 2; Luke 9:23) b. Negative view of others (v. 3; Romans 13:8-10) c. Dangerous (v. 4; Philippians 2:3) d. Spiritual counterfeits (v. 5; Jude 4; Matthew 7:15; 2 Thessalonians 3:6) II. Their Converts (v. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-9

Denomination: Baptist