Sermons on Unconfessed Sin:

Get Out Of The Boat

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 10, 2003

A look at Peter’s walk on the water

The entire world just disappeared. One minute it was there and the next minute, there it was gone. Well not really but it seemed like everything else had ceased to exist, and all there was left was Peter, the sea and Christ. It had started off as another boat trip across the Sea of Galilee for ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-39

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Church, Sunday School, And Vbs Is All About

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jul 12, 2003

The purpose of church, Sunday School, and VBS.

INTRO.- What is church, Sunday School and VBS all about? One thing for sure, it’s the place to learn about God and His Word. ILL.- A Sunday School teacher asked her students, “Do you believe that story about Lot’s wife looking back and turning into a pillar of salt?” One little boy said, “Sure I ...read more

Scripture: James 1:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Do It Yourself Sermon

Contributed by Ric Freeman on Jul 15, 2003

Surviving the tough times

Do it yourself sermon August 25, 2002 Genesis 11:27 - Genesis 16:16 (Gen 11:27 NIV) This is the account of Terah. Terah became the father of Abram, Nahor and Haran. And Haran became the father of Lot. (Gen 11:28 NIV) While his father Terah was still alive, Haran died in Ur of the Chaldeans, in ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

God's Love

Contributed by Paul George on Jul 16, 2003

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi.

The love of God as well as His might and power is vividly portrayed in the prophecy of Malachi. Malachi leaves us with feeling that the story is not yet finished. God still has promises to fulfill on behalf of His people. The Book of Malachi is the transition link between the Old Testament and the ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-14

Denomination: Holiness

A Will To Know Series

Contributed by Kevin Higgins on Dec 28, 2002

It is only as we exercise a healthy will toward God and His Word that we will be able to know and do what is best for us in all of life’s circumstances.

Matthew 13:1-23 A Will to Know Introduction In last week’s message, I spoke about the human will and the role it plays in our lives as we move toward or away from the will of God for our lives. Each of us has been given a free will to exercise, and God’s desire is that we exercise it toward Him. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Baptist

True Love In A Nutshell

Contributed by Bradley Boydston on Jan 12, 2003

Four practical words built around the idea that true love manifests itself in action.

- - - - - - - - - Unless otherwise noted all scripture is quoted from the New Living Translation of the Bible. - - - - - - - - - Bud was a factory worker with more than a slight resemblance to Archie Bunker. Every single day he’d come home sweaty and dirty. He’d go in the back door, grab a beer ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 3:11-21

Denomination: *other

When God Gives You Influence Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Jan 20, 2003

In this message, we will see that God gives people influence so we can come to know Him better. In knowing Him, we’ll be able to better handle both the well-being and the calamity that comes our way as people of influence.

“Why did God make me? Why am I here? Why do I have the influence that I have?” I’m betting that you have wrestled with these questions. For most of you in this room, God has given you some measure of influence. You may be a teacher, a coach, a mom, a dad, a boss, an officer in a club, a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Strike While The Iron Is Hot

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Jan 21, 2003

A sermon on Bartimaeus, focusing on the importance of responding while Jesus is passing by....don’t wait.

Larry Brincefield larkayb@earthlink.net Title: Strike While the Iron Is Hot Text: Mark 10:46-52 Introduction 1. There is an old proverb: "Strike while the iron is hot". A. That proverb basically has the meaning that when the time is right... i. you had better act... ii. or you will miss ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:46-52

Denomination: Nazarene

It's My Time To Be Blessed

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 24, 2003

I believe that if we would ask Jacob this, he would tell us: "ITS MY TIME TO BE BLESSED!" For I believe he has come to realize that in the Perfect Plan of God there are SEASONS OF BLESSINGS for the Children of God’s Cov

"And the man increased exceedingly, and had much cattle, and maidservants, and menservants, and camels, and asses." In the All-Inclusive, Perfect Plan of the All-Wise God our Savior, There is a Season for Every Thing, and a Time for Every Purpose. Every Thing has been allotted a Limited Span of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 30:43

Denomination: Baptist

Two Fish Tales

Contributed by Dawn Marie Turner on Jan 25, 2003

Are we disobedient to God or do we follow him without question?

As you can tell, our scripture readings today have a theme. You may have to think a bit, but it does help if you read the sermon title and also were listening during the children’s moments. Both our stories relate to fish: one to a big fish story and one to fishermen at their nets. There has ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:14-20, Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

America In Crisis

Contributed by Rick Kallstrom on Jan 26, 2003

Today, in America, people of all walks of life have strayed from the very foundation upon which our country was built. The seeds or corruption have grown and flourished and as a country, we are reaping what we have sown.

AMERICA IN CRISIS The people of Iraq live today under the dictatorship of Saddam Hussein. Iraq is a country where women have no rights, where men are persecuted and tortured if they dare make any anti-government remarks, and where all people live in constant fear. Until recently in ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Fresh Look At Christmas

Contributed by Eric Snyder on Jan 28, 2003

a sermon I got off of sermon central and reworked

A fresh look at Christmas Eric A. Snyder, Minister, Farwell Church of Christ December 8,2002 I have one of those grandfathers who has a great sense of humor at least I think he has a great sense of humor. He has a habit of saying things that will most likely get him into trouble. I remember the ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fear Of Failure Series

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Feb 2, 2003

This sermon takes a look at how many respond to the fear of failing and how we can overcome that fear.

One of the scariest moments of my life happened during my first few years of ministry here. Denise had just given birth to our first daughter and after about 6 months of maternity leave, Denise went back to work three days a week, which left me to watch our new girl. One Wednesday morning I had ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:54-60, Romans 8:15

Denomination: Methodist

Desperation For The Presence Of God

Contributed by Michael Dephillips on Feb 8, 2003

How desperate are you for God to move on your circumstances?

" Desperation for the Presence of God " 1 Samuel 1:1-20 Billy Graham has been quoted as saying that he lives each day of his life with the knowledge that 80% of the people sitting in the church are lost yet in news polls across the nation almost 90% of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Real Forgiveness From God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Apr 20, 2002

Joseph will show real God like characteristics in Forgiving his brothers and God continues to care for the nation of Israel during this time of famine.

Real Forgiveness from God A. Reason and Recognition B. Rebukes, Requirements and Remorse C. Restraint and Return D. Review Have you ever been in a situation where you do something that you know is wrong but you justify yourself in the fact the “the other person deserved it”, “the other person ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:1-38

Denomination: Baptist