Sermons on Ugliness:

Map To Manhood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Jun 20, 2010

A Father’s day message inspired by David Murrow’s book, "Map to Manhood." This calls our men to authentic, Biblical manhood.

Map to Manhood John 8:30-32 * Today we celebrate “Father’s Day.” It is a day we set aside to do what the Bible commands us to do every day, that is, “Honor our Father.” When God gave this command to Moses, in Exodus 20, He tied with it an unusual add-on of a promise. Ex 20:12 “Honor your father ...read more

Scripture: John 8:30-32

Denomination: Baptist

When Was Jesus Humble? Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 14, 2010

God saves a people and secures their future through the work of Jesus.

Scripture Introduction The Christian faith is first and foremost about a person, which distinguishes it from other religions. Certainly the Bible teaches great moral truths, but Christianity is NOT, essentially, a new morality. Fantastic churches and ministries do wonderful works in the name of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Authentic Life Part 4 - James 2: Series

Contributed by David Rumley on Aug 19, 2010

James is a no nonsense leader of the early church. His letter speaks to specific issues, and those issues are still in the church today.

Study of James: Wisdom and Practical Christian Living JAMES 1: 27 Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. The Book of James is probably the oldest book of the New ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

When Christians Disappoint Us.

Contributed by Richard Mc Quinn on Aug 24, 2010

What do you do when you can

When Christians Disappoint Us July 11, 2010 New Liberty Christian Church with Rich McQuinn, Minister TEXT: ACTS 5:1-11 Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s full knowledge he kept back part of the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Christian Church

Prayer Keys - Humility Series

Contributed by Mark Stepherson on Feb 16, 2012

Humility is being totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self. When I am totally consumed with glorifying God and not at all concerned with glorifying self, I pray as God wants me to pray.

PRAYER KEYS - HUMILITY One Christmas afternoon, a pastor's wife dropped into a chair and said, “Boy! Am I ever tired!” Her husband looked over at her and said, “I’ve been on my feet for most of two days. I led two special services last night, three today. I’ve ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Baptist

The Peace Of God

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 24, 2012

Peace is a gift from God. It is God's will and desire for us to experience His peace, which transcends all understanding. It is a peace even in the midst of troubles. We receive this peace when we (1) pray and entrust to God our needs, and (2) meditate

Phil 4:6-9 The Peace of God 26Feb12 2081 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:6-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Heaven

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jun 16, 2011

It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. We as Christians are looking forward to something too. We eagerly await our arrival into our heavenly home. But what exactly

HEAVEN INTRODUCTION: It’s nice to be able to look forward to something. When we were kids we got excited waiting for Christmas or our birthday to come. At this time of year we looked forward to the end of the school year and the beginning of summer vacation. Although I’m sure by the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Peace Of God Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Jan 17, 2012

There is a powerful peace that is ours to enjoy in Jesus Christ! Listen to God's word about how we come to know and have this peace.

The Recipe for God's Peace As you read the New Testament letters of Paul and Peter you will notice the phrase “grace and peace” in all of their introductions. Romans 1:7, 1 Cor. 1:3, 2 Cor. 1:2, Gal. 1:3, Eph. 1:2, Phil. 1:2, Col. 1:2, 1 Thes. 1:1, 2 Thess. 1:2, *1 Tim. 1:2, *2 Tim. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Why Have You Forsaken Me?" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Mar 6, 2007

A sermon on the fourth saying of our Savior from the cross.

The anguish of our Savior on Calvary was foretold by David in Psalm 22. While I would encourage you to read the entire Psalm, I want to just share with you the first 8 verses. “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me? Why are you so far from saving me, so far from the words of my groaning? O my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-49

Denomination: Baptist

Marriage: Building A Fortress That Stands Series

Contributed by James Sawyer on Mar 8, 2007

In a society where marriage is under attack The Bible offers an answer that teaches us what God’s Best is for a relationship between a man and a woman.

Reviewing A Few Foundational Truths Predatory relationships do not work. We live in a society that teaches us that we need to go after what we want. Pursue the thing that we think will fill us. But the bible disagrees with this. James 1:14-15 But each person is tempted when he is drawn away and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-28

Denomination: Baptist

What The Cross Tells Us About God

Contributed by Fred Sigle on Mar 12, 2007

The cross of Jesus reveals two important truths about God: He hates sin but He loves sinners.

WHAT THE CROSS TELL US ABOUT GOD A. “My God! My God! Why have you forsaken me?” Jesus cried while hanging on the CROSS. 1. As we discussed last Sunday, undoubtedly these words pierced the HEART of the Father. COMMENT: He knew He would hear them. He inspired David to write them in the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

So How Was Your Day?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Dec 30, 2005

Advent 3 Mary

So how was your day? Luke 1:46-55 Some days I pick up Jason and Keylee at school. Once they are in the car, I usually ask. How was your day? I get grunts and groans. Some time a word like boring and occasionally ok. I don’t recall more than a couple of occasions when there was any excitement ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:46-55

Denomination: Congregational

Narnia: Winter Meets Its Death

Contributed by Jack Brown on Jan 8, 2006

Using "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" along with the Biblical story of Simeon, a look at how Jesus’ coming brings an end to the long winter of humanity’s separation from God.

Always winter…but never Christmas. Try to imagine that for a moment. Always winter…but never Christmas. Of course, at this point in the season some of you Moms and Dads out there might be thinking, “YES!” But really…imagine for a moment what it would be like if Christmas never came…but winter ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Baptism Of The Lord

Contributed by Paul Humphrey on Jan 8, 2006

Jesus’ baptism was a declaration of what he was about to do. At the time of his baptism, his eyes were already fixed upon the cross, that we might have cleansing and new birth.

Baptism of the Lord 2006 Dr. Paul G. Humphrey For audio version go to http://www.forministry.com/USTNUMETCVFUMC/Sermon.dsp?sermonsite_action=view_sermon&sermonsite_sermonid=9246 Mark 1:4-11 1:4 John did baptize in the wilderness, and preach the baptism of repentance for the remission of ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:4-11

Denomination: United Methodist

Jesus And John The Baptist

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Mar 13, 2006

Discussion of how Jesus viewed and talked about John the Baptist.

Jesus and John the Baptist Matthew 11:1-19 March 5, 2006 Introduction I was reading a special supplement to the Aberdeen newspaper yesterday about the 125th anniversary celebration for the city coming up this summer. In there was an article about a guy who does a lot of researching about his ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:1-19

Denomination: Wesleyan