Sermons on Unfair:

Whine And Cheese

Contributed by John Beehler on Sep 20, 2002

Quit whining and be happy with whatever God gives you.

Whine and Cheese Walk around the congregation for a few minutes complaining. Reminds me of a guy I used to work with who called complainers whinebabies. When I used to hear people whining and complaining, I would ask them what kind of cheese they wanted to go with their whine. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 16:2-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Trust His Heart

Contributed by Wann Fanwar on Apr 9, 2003

This sermon is based on Hosea 11 and is an attempt to help us feel the heart of God. Too often sermons deal with the divine will or mind while ignoring the divine heart. This sermon is designed to address this issue.

TRUST HIS HEART Hosea 11:1-11 If we wish to know God’s will we can refer to his law. If we wish to understand his mind we can study his revelation. But how do we handle his heart? I have but one intention today: To usher you into the presence of Almighty God and allow you to feel his pulse, to ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-11

Denomination: Adventist

God Is Holy Series

Contributed by Jeff Simms on Dec 18, 2005

The Holiness of God and how it applies to our lives

GodisHoly 12/4/05 am SBC Philippi, Jeff Simms Attributes of God: God is Holy 1 John 1:5-7 Primary Purpose: To examine what it means to us that God is holy. We come to a primary attribute of God that God is Holy. What does it mean to you personally that God is holy? What difference does it ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-7

Denomination: Baptist

Chasing The Stable-Boy Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Dec 10, 2004

Instead of following after the "power and prestige of the world" how about following the humility of Christ?

I visited with an incensed high school student last week. Apparently her father had decided they weren’t going to get a Christmas tree or put up any of the other usually seasonal decorations. Instead they would have “Birthday” balloons and a birthday cake. And the presents would be arranged around ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:30-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Wisdom Marred By Obsession Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 3, 2006

Should we do as much as we can as well as we can for as long as we can? Should we seek to reach our full potential? Or, instead, should we be thinking of the long term consequences of what we do?

Wisdom Marred by Obsession (I Kings 4) Reception Grade (how it went over: interest, compliments, etc.): A Intro 1. Once the Devil was walking along with one of his cohorts. They saw a man ahead of them pick up something shiny. "What did he find?" asked the cohort. "A piece of the truth," the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 4:1-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing

Contributed by Matthew Blau on Oct 16, 2001

Are you willing to risk an encounter with Jesus? This is a new look at a very familiar scripture Passage

Risk Taking- Risk Blessing This morning’s scripture lesson one we probable have all heard before. It is about the 10 lepers who call out to Jesus asking him to have mercy on them. Jesus does indeed have mercy on them. He tells them to show themselves to the priest. He did this because that was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Methodist

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

These words of Jesus confront us as we consider what the implications are for us.

Introductory Considerations 1. This cross on whom my Saviour died remains a mystery to me. I cling to it because it is the center symbol of my faith. I know my Saviour died for me. I know he took upon Himself all of my sin. I have heard countless sermons about the cross and preached many about it ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-35

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus - The Way Series

Contributed by Brady Boyd on Jun 27, 2006

With 19 words, Jesus answered three questions that human kind have asked for centuries.

Jesus, a.k.a. The Way A Hebrew teacher stood in front of his classroom and said, "The Jewish people have observed their 5,759th year as a people. Consider that the Chinese, for example, have only observed their 4,692nd year as a people. What does that mean to you?" After a moment of silence, one ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Abiding In Jesus

Contributed by Greg Nance on Nov 28, 2009

At least five things are given to we who abide in Jesus Christ according to his own words here in John 15.

John 15 In Byron Harvey’s “The True Vine” I found this illustration: (Pass out clusters of grapes to each row and ask that each one take one or two grapes from the cluster as it passes by). Read John 15:1-17 The True Vine  1 “I am the true vine, and My Father is the vinedresser. 2 Every branch ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Saints And Sinners

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 17, 2008

God patiently tolerates the presence of the weeds in His field rather than risk uprooting even a single stalk of wheat.

Lectionary 16 A Matthew 13:24-30; 36-43 This morning our Gospel text explores a very important issue that I think all of us have contemplated at one point or another. I know that I have sometimes wondered about this subject as I watched the evening news or listened to the radio or witnessed the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:24-43

Denomination: Lutheran

How Do I Respond To Adversity?

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Aug 31, 2010

Paul in his message to Timothy shows us how he responds to adversity.

How Do I Respond to Adversity? 2 Timothy 1:6-12 Introduction We may not be able to control much of the adversities that we encounter in life, but we may be able to control our response by putting into practice what Paul did. Being the pastor of this church for over 4 years now has allowed me to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:6-12

Denomination: Baptist

Mental Health

Contributed by Roy Harris on Oct 13, 2010

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work.

A sermon on Mental Health: It may be a good idea to plan a special Sunday event, invite and honour mental health organisations in your community for doing great work. World Mental Health Day: Today: 10/10/2010 This sermon can be used any time of the year, or on World Mental Health Day, 10/10 each ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:7

Denomination: Charismatic

Unintentional Witness

Contributed by Daniel Austin on Mar 15, 2010

That which flows from us because of who we are and what we are about may be our best service.

Unintentional Witness 10/26/08 AM Text: Acts 16:22-30 Introduction Most of the things we do for God we do on purpose. They are intentional, they are consciously planned. But sometimes our most meaningful acts are performed spontaneously or unconsciously. They are not planned; they just flow out of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:22-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"What To Do When God Does Not Make Sense"

Contributed by John Reynolds on Jul 22, 2006

A biblical, yet practical response when challenged with life’s circumstances not making sense.

WHAT TO DO WHEN GOD DOES NOT MAKE SENSE Text: Job 1:1-2:13 Introduction: WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT MAKE SENSE? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN LIFE DOES NOT SEEM FAIR? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN FEELINGS OF ABANDONMENT ARE EXPERIENCED? WHAT DO YOU DO WHEN BAD THINGS HAPPEN TO GOOD PEOPLE? WHAT DO YOU ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

What's The World Coming To?

Contributed by Ken Durham on Apr 29, 2005

We can make a difference in this world today.

WHAT’S THE WORLD COMING TO? ACTS 10:34 - 44 1. INTRODUCTION You can’t have a conversation in England without talking about the weather – perfectly understandable when we seem to have all the seasons in one day – except for summer of course! Similarly it seems we can’t have a conversation with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 10:34-44