Sermons on Ugliness:

Wicked Words Vs. God's Word

Contributed by David Wilson on Nov 28, 2007

Part of our continuing study of the book of Psalms- David is concerned with dishonesty of those around him and compares their words to God’s.

Grant Avenue Baptist Church Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 376-7890 Pastor David Wilson 11/28/07 Psalm 12 “Wicked Words vs. God’s Word” VERSE 1: “HELP!” This word is sometimes translated as rescue, deliver, or even bring salvation. It is a powerful word, and is the root for the Word which is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 12:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Birth Of Sin

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

All too often our definition for Good News has to do with interesting new Bible stories, or feel good inspirationals. But we may find ourselves one day in the Valley of Despair – Valley of Dry Bones, as a result of sin (birthed within us).

THE BIRTH OF SIN Revised – 08.20.06 (Edit in text from “Elijah”, Chas. Swindoll, pages 127 – 131) Perhaps you came this morning expecting to hear some “Good News”… How do you define the term “Good News”? If I were to tell you that you are walking too close to a hanging cliff that loose ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

That Special Week: Sunday And Monday Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Mar 19, 2007

Sometimes it is hard to distinguish failure from ultimate success.

That Special Week: Sunday and Monday (Matthew 21:1-22, 23:37-39) 1. Hundreds of sages or rabbis in the first century had disciples who would follow them and receive instruction in the Torah, the written Law of Moses and the oral interpretations of that Law by the famous rabbis. 2. It was not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:1-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God's Final Word To Sin And Death

Contributed by Kenneth Roberts on Mar 20, 2008

The last word Jesus spoke from the cross, as John records it in his Gospel, was the word: "Tetelestai", "It is finished." At the time of his death, the place where he spoke that word was not a pretty sight. But through the centuries the beauty and power

It was not a pretty sight. Made of roughly hewn wood and splattered with human blood after having served its gory purpose, the cross was anything but beautiful. It symbolized worldly secular power brutishly exercised over any perceived foreign evil that might threaten Rome. It was a place of ...read more

Scripture: John 19:30

Denomination: Lutheran

A Cry Of Desperation

Contributed by Danny Nance on Mar 21, 2008

Mother’s Day sermon --- focused on the attributes of faih and courage in Hannah.

Nicholson, 5-15-2k A Cry of Desperation 1 Samuel 1:9-19 Mother’s Day (and Father’s Day for that matter) often seems a bit awkward. As a minister of the Gospel, I am always challenged on how to handle this special day (and I really do believe it is a good day for the church to observe). I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:9-19

Denomination: Baptist

Singing To The Lord

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 16, 2009

God, the Master Musician, has ordained that we praise Him in song, and music is where Heaven touches the Earth.

I’m conducting a funeral and looking out over the congregation while we’re singing a familiar hymn…and noting how many of the people gathered are not singing. I’ll even say, “Let’s honor this person’s memory by singing one of his favorite hymns.” And all I get are mostly blank stares. I realize ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Congregational

Fires, Floods, And Fuel

Contributed by Don Baggett on Jun 17, 2008

Gas prices keep going up, and many people’s blood pressure is going right with them! People are wondering what the world is coming to, but thankfully, we know Who has come into the world.

Have you been hearing the news, lately? Out west there were fires out of control, destroying an enormous amount of property. In Indiana and Iowa, there was severe flooding, with people losing their lives. In Japan, a major earthquake, killing a number of people. Have you pulled up to the gas ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

God's Grief Vs. Man's Grief Series

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on May 26, 2009

God’s grief is not only the response of his heart to the arrows of pain that wound us. God himself is wounded by the separation caused by death. Death interrupts God’s own conversation with his child. When it comes to enduring pain, God asks nothing of us

We come here today pay our respect to ( ), and to comfort members of the family and friends. We belong to a larger family, the family of believers in Jesus Christ, the conqueror of death. And this is the hour when our belief in Him is tested. This is the moment when our declared personal ...read more

Scripture: John 11:11-14

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Addicts Victorious In Christ

Contributed by Larry Wolfe on Jul 27, 2009

A plan for ministering to addicts according to Scripture

“Addicts Victorious in Christ” The first and possibly the most important fact is the attitude of the addict concerning their addiction. Unless a Biblical understanding of their addiction is acknowledged there will be no real victory over an addiction for the Bible clearly states: “Let no man ...read more

Scripture: James 1:13-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Results Of The Cross Series

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 1, 2007

Finding the message of forgiveness and acceptance from a Holy and Loving God by way of the Cross.

JESUS CHRIST IS RISEN FROM THE DEAD. SIN IS DEFEATED AND DEATH IS CONQUERED. JESUS’ WORK ON EARTH CAN NOW BE SUMMARIZED INTO ONE WORD – VICTORY! WHEN JESUS BREATHED HIS LAST AND GAVE UP HIS SPIRIT, IT WAS NOT THE END, NOR A VICTORY FOR EVIL. WHAT TRANSPIRED WAS A LOVING, COURAGEOUS, DEATH-DEFYING ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-10

Denomination: Free Methodist

What Will They Say?

Contributed by Eston Williams on Feb 3, 2006

The way you live your life will determine what they will say about you at your funeral.

As you know I am preparing to attend my 35th high school reunion. This week I dug through the storage unit to find my Little Rock Central High School annual for 1967, my senior year. Couldn’t wait to get home to see those pictures. Lord, I was a dork! Looked like I was almost 12! And that ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Highway To Heaven

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

The Highway to Heaven. What is this road? It is the King’s Highway! It spans all the chasms of human wretchedness. It tunnels through all the mountains of earthly difficulty. It’s wide enough and strong enough to hold the entire human race should they ch

The Highway to Heaven Isa. 35:8-10 8 And an highway shall be there, and a way, and it shall be called The way of holiness; the unclean shall not pass over it; but it shall be for those: the wayfaring men, though fools, shall not err therein. 9 No lion shall be there, nor any ravenous beast ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 35:8-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Grinch Really Didn't Steal Christmas

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Jan 2, 2006

No one can take Christmas from us because it is a gift of God. The Word has become flesh and has come to live among us.

The Grinch Really Didn’t Steal Christmas Galatians 4:4-7 John 1:1-18 Christmas Day, 2005 There was once this fellow called Grinch and Grinch hated Christmas. He disliked the whole season so much that one year he decided that he would do all he could to stop it. He decided to steal all of the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18

Denomination: Methodist

"Three To Get Ready…" Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Dec 15, 2008

Disgust can become a powerful motive.

"Three to Get Ready…" (Genesis 27:41- 28:9) 1. There are many stories of people who have given up on the church and on God is utter disgust. 2. Dan Waite tells this story of a man who almost did: Once upon a time, a young minister tried to quit the ministry in absolute disgust. He was tired of ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Deeper Thinking Series

Contributed by Michael West on Dec 20, 2008

It’s time to stop looking at your life in the natural, with carnality, that kind of thinking doesn’t give the Lord and credit or praise for what He can do for you and through you..

Sunday January 16th, 2005 Series: Raising the level of Expectation part 4 Sermon: Deeper Thinking Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8 The grace of God is the favor of God. It is the supernatural power of God coming through our faith to do what we cannot do on our own. Once you believe God for ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible