Sermons on Ugliness:

Fighting Remnants Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Apr 29, 2007

The Children of Israel conquered Canaan but didn’t conquer all the cities and some had to be overcome more than once. This happens in the life of a Christian wanting to lead a victorious life in Christ as well.

For more studies visit: www.CalvaryChapelNewberg.org. I’ve told you some stories about the mountain cabin my parents bought when I was about 11 years old. I remember distinctly the very first time we entered that cabin as its owners. I didn’t really expect this but as soon as my two sisters and I ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

His Body In Motion Series

Contributed by Todd Leupold on May 26, 2007

We want to change – our selves, our lives, our circumstances, but we can’t seem to find the right change that works. We are constantly seeking to change all the things that seem to be so full of promise but empty of real or lasting results.

THE SUPREME MYSTERY – THE BODY OF CHRIST ACT II: The Mystery of The Body Unveiled 5. HIS BODY IN MOTION (Eph. 4:17-32) INTRODUCTION: “Flushed Away.” How true of so many lives! Downward spiral. Starts slowly, builds up speed and suction until a destiny in the sewer becomes unavoidable. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:17-32

Denomination: Baptist

I Am, Am I Following Some Rough Enough Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. Do we follow the Good Shepherd and are we as commited to him as he is to us?

Sermon; I Am the Good Shepherd, John 10-11-21. A couple of weeks ago I talked about the sheep gate and discussed some of my adventures with livestock, the livestock being sheep. The truth of the matter was I am not a good Shepherd, “I am the rough enough shepherd!” Let me contrast my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army

Olympic Lessons For Christian Warfare

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Feb 19, 2010

This message compares and contrasts the preparation and protective gear of the Olympic athlete to the preparation and protective gear of the Christian soldier.

Scripture Ref: Ephesians 6:10-18 Other Ref: The Bible Knowledge Commentary The Preacher’s Commentary The Believer’s Bible Commentary The Complete Word Study Dictionary 1. Introduction a. Many of us have been “glued” to the TV lately, attracted to and mesmerized by ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Heaven's Wrath

Contributed by Greg Nance on Mar 12, 2010

Revelation reveals the wrath of God poured out in seven bowls. Everyone suffers, but will you suffer temporal trials as a saint or eternal punishment as a sinner?

Revelation 15 Seven Angels with Seven Plagues 1I saw in heaven another great and marvelous sign: seven angels with the seven last plagues—last, because with them God's wrath is completed. 2And I saw what looked like a sea of glass mixed with fire and, standing beside the sea, those who had ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Switched - Part 2 Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Apr 10, 2010

We usually like for things to stay the same. However, sometimes an exchange takes place for our good. Some things need to be “Switched!”

“Switched” Text: Genesis 25:21-26; 32:24, 27-28; 35:14-18 Gen. 25:21 Isaac prayed to the LORD on behalf of his wife, because she was barren. The LORD answered his prayer, and his wife Rebekah became pregnant. 22 The babies jostled each other within her, and she said, "Why is this happening to me?" ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Life Of Repentance - #1 Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 11, 2010

In order to make a difference, a person must actually be different.

Believers who are “M.A.D.” “A Life of Repentance” Acts 26:12-20 * Much of human behavior seems to be controlled by circumstances, actions, and situations. More often than not, we choose not to act until something happens to us (or our family). Then when something goes ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Averting An Apostasy

Contributed by Donnie Martin on May 11, 2010

Apostasy, which basically refers to a backsliding or turning away from God, is unfortunately, something that is all too commonplace. This sermon deals with some ways in which apostasy can be averted.

Averting An Apostasy Text: Judges 2:7-10 Intro: The word “apostasy” sounds a little ominous, doesn’t it? In very fact, the word definitely has a negative connotation. Webster’s New World Dictionary defines the word as, “an abandoning of what one has believed in, as a faith, cause, principles, ...read more

Scripture: Judges 2:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Employers And Employees Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jun 1, 2010

Eph 5:21 says "Submit to one another out of reverence for Christ." Paul's third example is the relationship between employers and employees.

RELATIONSHIPS – EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYEES King Edward of England appointed William Wickham to build a church. William Wickham performed his duty and finished by writing in one of the windows, "This work made William Wickham." When the king saw this he confronted William for assuming the honor ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:5-9

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

The Book Most Awesome!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

I’ve marked my Bible. I mark all my Bibles. I wonder, as someone challenged once, “Has my Bible marked me?”...The invitation before you today is to discover or rediscover how awesome God’s Book really is!

The Book Most Awesome Psalm 119:97-104 Neil Pasricha wrote, “The Book of Awesome”. He saw the ‘ugly’ around him – things like climate change and the impacts of natural disasters. He started a website called 1000 Awesome Things which he created as a getaway from his everyday. The Book of Awesome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Salvation Army

Signs At The End Of The Age

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Signs at the End of the Age (PowerPoint slides available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Signs of the end of the age (2) Reading: Luke chapter 21 verses 25-38. Ill: • Charlie Steinmetz was a dwarf, ugly and deformed, • But he had one of the greatest minds in the field of electricity that the world has ever known. • Steinmetz built the great generators for Henry Ford in his first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Brethren

Building The Non-Building

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Exploring our identity as Christians and the actions that should come out of that identity.

Building the Non-Building 1 Peter 2:4-8 August 16, 2009 Intro: We are one week into our renovation project, and a lot has happened! I did a real rough calculation and am excited to report that we put in more than 250 volunteer hours in the last week, getting as much done as possible before the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Special We

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Sep 8, 2009

As Christians we are chosen by God to join others in a church community where we find belonging, significance, love, and where we serve one another. A church is not about catering to our own individual needs and wants.

The Special WE September 6, 2009 1 Pet 2:9-12 Intro: We are special. That is a true statement, and an important one. We are special – we, the people of God called Laurier Heights Baptist Church are special. As true as the statement is, it is problematic. We hear “special”, and think ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Tongue Full Of Poison Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Sep 10, 2009

Oh that we would learn to tame the tongue!

“Tongue Full of Poison” James 3:1-12 Introduction At a national spelling contest in Washington an incident occurred that made me feel good—and made me wonder. In the fourth round of the contest, Rosalie Elliot, then an eleven-year-old from South Carolina, was asked to spell avowal. In her soft ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-12

Denomination: Christian Church

Devices Of The Devil: Anger Series

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 6, 2010

There are two words translated anger in the New Testament one carries the idea of passion and energy, the other irritation and agitation. Anger is sinful when it leads us to a loveless response. There are symptoms of dangersous anger given along with th

Intro: Last week in our study we covered Apathy. Apathy is possibly the second most powerful device of the devil. It is a vice that slowly or tightens its grip on us and causes us to be cold and unconcerned with the things of God. If apathy is the vice that slowly pinches off our emotion or ...read more

Scripture: James 1:20-21

Denomination: Baptist