Sermons on Under Trial:

Excuses For Rejecting God Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Oct 24, 2007

Part 5 in the series Faith Basics. This sermon looks at the six most common reasons that people do not turn to God.

Excuses for Rejecting God Faith Basics, part 5 Wildwind Community Church David K. Flowers September 23, 2007 Jesus told a story about the excuses people make for rejecting God. Luke 14:16-24 (NIV) 16 Jesus replied: "A certain man was preparing a great banquet and invited many guests. 17 At the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:16-24

Denomination: Free Methodist

Plainness Is Not Painless Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Oct 28, 2007

You can’t handle the Truth! But God can make you so that you can.

SERMON NOTES: THE POINT OF PARABLES Why isn’t God doesn’t God speak more “directly?” 1. Because hearing implies doing [Deuteronomy 5:1 – 29; 1 Cor 10:13; Jude 24] 2. Because Coercion isn’t Conviction [2 Sam 23:15 – 16 / 1 Chronicles 11:16-19] 3. Because He already has [Luke 16:19 – 31] ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Thinking And Doing Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

What we think about matters - it matters in maintaining the peace of God, and it matters in how we respond and the things we do.

Thinking and Doing TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 2 October 14, 2007 # Phil 4: 8, 9 NIV Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable--if anything is excellent or praiseworthy--think about such things. 9 ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:8-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Paul's Thank You Letter Series

Contributed by Bill Sullivan on Oct 31, 2007

In writing this thank you letter to the Philippians, Paul taught us about contentment, and about the relationship in the church between givers and receivers.

Paul’s Thank You Note TCF Sermon Philippians 4 – part 3 October 21, 2007 In a cemetery stands a grave marker with this inscription: SHE DIED FOR WANT OF THINGS. Alongside that marker is another which reads: HE DIED TRYING TO GIVE THEM TO HER. The lady mentioned on the tombstone died for want of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Don't Atheists Believe In God?

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 12, 2007

Consider the evidence. (Part 1 on a series dealing with atheism.)

WHY DON’T ATHEISTS BELIEVE IN GOD? Psalm 53.1-4 S: Atheism C: Rational belief in God Pr: LOOK AT THE EVIDENCE. Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Consider the evidence. • Be a listener. Version: ESV RMBC 11 November 07 AM INTRODUCTION: ILL Belief ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 53:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Islam Vs Christianity

Contributed by Phillip Krueger on Nov 12, 2007

This is an overview of Islam and how it differs from Christianity.

What is the Difference between Islam and Christianity? First Christian Church 10-21-07 1. 9-1-1 is the number for emergencies. a) Since September 11, 2001 America has been in a state of emergency. b) Do you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard that Islamic radicals ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

When The Outside Gets Messy, The Inside Seeks Change Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

2 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

2 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Yesterday started out one of those days when I wondered if it was not better to have just simply stayed in ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Obedience Conforms The Outside To God's Wishes Series

Contributed by Chuck Sackett on Nov 15, 2007

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com

3 of 4 in the series "Inside~Out: Developing the Heart of God" More sermons by Charles Sackett at http://www.madisonparksermons.com Audio also available at http://www.madisonparksermons.com I admit to just a little twinge of guilt every time it happens. You sit down in an airplane and you are ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Your Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Nov 18, 2007

You will hear the voice of your shepherd. The only real question is, how do you learn to recognize it?

Title: Who’s Your Shepherd? Text: John 10:1-6 MP: Your shepherd is whomever you follow. Choose the Good one SERMON NOTES: WHO’S YOUR SHEPHERD? Real question: How do you recognize your shepherd? 1. He has a legitimate claim a. Why is God slow? b. How does the Tempter enter? 2. He knows your ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Winning Your Kids To Jesus Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Jun 17, 2007

6 of 6 messages. This was delivered on Father’s Day and focused on dad’s setting priorities.

Winning your Kids to Jesus Father’s Day June 17, 2007 There was a little first grade girl who wondered why her father brought home a briefcase full of work every evening. Her mother explained, "Daddy has so much to do that he can’t finish it all at the office." "Well, then" she asked, "why don’t ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

We are to be loving, kind and accepting of the people God places in our lives, even though we are to be discerning and unaccepting of their sinful choices. Yet, even in this, we are to do so in love. For we do not know where that person stands with God or

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 2 The Parable Of The Wheat And The Tares Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43 Before we begin today, let’s make sure we are all clear about what a parable is and what the difference is between a parable and an allegory. Anyone care to give me their understanding of what a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Slippery Slope Of Sin Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Jun 24, 2007

The Law illimunates, it ignites, and it incinerates.

The Slippery Slope of Sin Romans 7:7-13 Rev. Brian Bill www.pontiacbible.org 6/24/07 [Sermon opens with a mime. Woman approaches a chair set up on stage with a sign on it that says, “Do not touch.” She reads the sign and starts to walk away but then comes back to the chair, looks around to see ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Ray Pritchard on Jul 5, 2007

There is another way to say it. Jesus forgives people we wouldn’t forgive if we were God. And he saves people we would immediately send to hell.

Father, Forgive Them Luke 23:34 Here is part of an email from a friend: Do you have any suggestions for getting rid of bitterness? What do you do when you are dealing with a situation where you cannot go to the person and discuss the issue with them? Of course, we both know that that is the ideal ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:24

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Living The Life In 07

Contributed by Steve Malone on Jul 10, 2007

How can you and I make sure that in 2007 we live The Life like never before. I will try to answer in the few minutes that we have remaining by pulling 5 objects out of this bag and letting them teach us about how we can live our dash well in 07.

Living ‘The’ Life In 07’ I want to start this message out this morning by asking you to take out a pen if you haven’t already (share if you need to). And what I want you to do, on the left hand corner of your outline…or any other piece of paper. I want you to Write the year you were born – (now ...read more

Scripture: James 4:14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Keep Faith Series

Contributed by Leroy Redding on Jul 10, 2007

Malachi #4

Keep Faith! Malachi 2:10-16 After breaking up with his fiancée, a young man realized the error of his ways when he wrote: “Dearest Marie, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I’ve felt since breaking our engagement. Please say you’ll take me back. No one could ever take your place ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:10-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational