Sermons on Unintelligible Speech:

His Workmanship

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 7, 2007

Paul guides us in working to build His church.

HIS WORKMANSHIP 1 Corinthians 3:5-17 INTRO: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works...” (Ephesians 2:10). ILLUS: Three men were pouring concrete on a construction site. “What are you making?” a passerby asked. The first said, “I’m making $300 a week!” The second ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:5-17

Denomination: Baptist

These Things #2 Series

Contributed by David Singleton on Jun 21, 2007

A study of Paul’s comments on "these things" in the book of 1 Timothy.

THESE THINGS 1 TIMOTHY 4:1-6 SERMON #2 INTRODUCTION: LET ME ASK YOU AN UNUSUAL QUESTION TONIGHT. HOW MANY OF YOU BELIEVE IN DEMONS? WELL, THE BIBLE TEACHES US THAT DEMONS DO CERTAINLY EXIST. AS A MATTER OF FACT, JESUS DEALT DIRECTLY WITH DEMONS AT LEAST FOUR TIMES IN SCRIPTURE. IN MATTHEW 8:28 - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Praying The Proverbs: Lesson 2: The Trollop And The Scoffer

Contributed by Elmer Towns on May 3, 2006

“For all that is in the world the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life” (I John 2:16 “Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall” (Proverbs 16:18, KJV)

A. WHO IS THE TROLLOP? 1. Webster, “A slovenly, dirty woman, a sexually promiscuous woman, a prostitute.” 2. Trollop came from troll. “To fish by moving the line in water working it up and down, or trailing behind a boat.” A troll is used to catch fish, a trollop catches men. 3. Synonyms: slut, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:18

Denomination: Baptist

Try It You'll Like It

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 8, 2007

In Psalm 34:8 it says “O taste and see that the LORD is good.” Try it you’ll like it. Ever since Thomas was invited to examine the hands and side of Jesus, Christianity has invited others to “Taste and see that the LORD is good.”

Try It You’ll Like It; Psalm 34:1-8 Commercials: Dr. Pepper – Be a Pepper – Be you, do what you do. Mt. Dew – Do the dew. I like some older ones: Life – Hey Mikey he likes it. Alka Seltzer – Plop, fizz, fizz, o what a relief it is. It may bring relief, but it tasted terrible, so they added flavor ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:8

Where Is Our Trust?

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Aug 23, 2006

In our country, we are encouraged by some to put our trust in politicians who we expect to bring about great change and increased godliness. But this passage gives us fair warning about doing just that.

Passage: Acts 12:19b-25 Intro: It’s interesting that God has providentially brought us to this passage on our 4th of July weekend. 1. there is always a danger lurking for every human being. 2. it is the danger to worship things of this world instead of God. PP Romans 1:25 3. it is a general danger ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:19-25

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Our Identity Identified

Contributed by Chanon Mullens on Sep 5, 2006

Who we are in relation to the world

1. WE ARE A TRAVELING PEOPLE (VS 1) • I Peter 2:11 “Dearly beloved, I beseech you as strangers and pilgrims, abstain from fleshly lusts, which war against the soul.” • Peter is directing us in two things: a. One is that we are strangers ‘travelers’ in this world b. Two is that the flesh is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:11

Denomination: Baptist

Advent: Hope Is On The Way Series

Contributed by John Delozier on Dec 4, 2006

Week one of advent starts with the message that in the birth of Christ, in his life, death, and resurrection--Hope Enters the Word & As it was then it remains today "Hope is on the Way"

Introduction: If I may indulge you with a quick grammar lesson this morning, I would like to look at the dictionary definition of the word hope. I want to draw your attention to what this word means when it is used as a noun instead of a verb. I need you to go all the way back to elementary ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Am Crossing Over To The Other Side 7 Of 7! Series

Contributed by Raphiel Manenge on Sep 3, 2005

An encouragement to live according to your calling.Living as an athlete focusing your eyes on Jesus and not other’s peoples tracks.Being different and original as you are created by God.Not being a copycat,fake .Being incomparable & effectively unique.

“And they feared exceedingly, and said one to another, What manner of man is this, that even the wind and the sea obey him?” Mark 4:41 Be incomparable! All things are different. We may see similarities but they are different. The fingerprints on your fingers are not comparable to ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:41

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Olivet Discourse

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 3, 2005

When will these things be? What will the sign be? Did this happen already or is it furturistic. We are living in the middle of the Olivet Discourse.

“The Olivet Discourse” “Living in the middle of Jesus’ speech” Luke 21, Matthew 24, Mark 13 Today we will be coming from Luke. One of the reasons there is so much confusion concerning the “Olivet Discourse” is that many people try to find complete fulfillment at a certain time, mainly 70 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:1-31

Denomination: Apostolic

Motivated By Love

Contributed by Jeff Budzinski on Aug 21, 2007

God knows our motives. As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying

Introduction • God knows our motives. • As Christians, we must examine our motives to ensure we are motivated by love only. • God sent His only begotten Son, Jesus because He was motivated by love for us. • Jesus demonstrated obedience to the Father and love for us by laying down His life for us. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"I Doubt God Will Help Me" Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 15, 2007

What should we do when we doubt God will help us?

A Guy Who “Sort of” Believed • He was desperate to find help for his son. “A man in the crowd answered, ‘Teacher, I brought you my son, who is possessed by a spirit that has robbed him of speech’” (Mark 9:17). o The father was desperate: “I beg you to look at my son” (Luke 9:38). o The boy was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:17-27

Denomination: Baptist

Graduation

Contributed by Rob Culler on May 1, 2007

A graduation message about remembering, building, and perfecting.

Graduation Service INTRODUCTION: Just what you want and need, someone else talking to you about the next chapter of your life. By this time you have heard enough speeches to last a while, but if you’ll bear with me for bit, I believe I have some thoughts from the Lord to share with you. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 78:70-72

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Amazing Grace, How Sweet The Sound, That Saved A Wretch Like Me Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jul 4, 2001

FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD

BIG IDEA: FOR THE FOREMOST OF SINNERS, THE PRIVILEGE OF SERVICE AND THE PARADOX OF SALVATION MAGNIFY THE GRACE OF GOD Def. of Paradox: "a statement or proposition seemingly self-contradictory or absurd, and yet explicable as expressing a truth"; How could Christ Jesus choose to save someone who ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:12-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Turning Your World Upside Down

Contributed by Tj Tipton on Mar 31, 2001

How to let the Holy Spirit use you to change the world for Jesus

Turning Our World Upside Down Charles H. Spurgeon in training young ministers said to his students, "When you talk about heaven let your face light up with a heavenly glory. When you tell about hell, your everyday face will do. Mat 11:12 And from the days of John the Baptist until now the kingdom ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:12, 2 Corinthians 4:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Friendly Fire

Contributed by Eric Shrewsberry on Apr 5, 2001

Friendly Fire is when you are hit by the ammunition from your own troops. How many church members have been injured from our friendly fire?

Friendly Fire Introduction: A few years ago, back in 1990, we were involved in what was known as the Persian Gulf War. Our troops took on the Iraqi forces out in the desert of Kuwait. In those two months, January and February, we won an outstanding victory, and we had relatively few casualties. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:29-32

Denomination: *other