Sermons on Unjust:

Grow Up! Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 25, 2005

Growing up is not an option for a Christian. Growing up is the definition of a Christian: a Christians grows to be like Christ.

Grow Up! Hebrews 5:11 – 6:20 SCRIPTURE READING: Hebrews 5:11-14 INTRODUCTION: Everybody loves babies! I often hear people say, Oh, they just grow up too fast! But part of what makes babies so appealing is that they are constantly growing and learning. I know Susan and I are having a great ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry? Be Happy?

Contributed by William Mouser on Mar 3, 2005

Near the anniversary of 9/11, this sermon from Philippians 4 explains how and why Paul says we are to rejoice in the Lord always.

Fourteenth Sunday in Trinity Philippians 4:4-13 “Don’t Worry? Be Happy?” This past week, our nation passed through the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York. Jim and I were in Colorado Springs for meetings, staying with the Stanleys. When I ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-13

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Blessings For Believers

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Jan 24, 2006

sermon on the beatitudes

The Beatitudes: Blessings for Believers Matthew 5:1-16 5/18/97 Intro: In one "Peanuts" comic strip, Linus and Charlie Brown are sitting and talking about their plans when they grow up. Linus says, "when I get big, I’m going to be a humble little country doctor. I’ll live in the city, see, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Things God Hates Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 23, 2005

Let us look seriously at the things that God hates and get them far from us in our walk.

Wise Sayings From God Things God Hates Proverbs 6:16-19 (KJV) These six things doth the Lord hate: yea, seven are an abomination unto him: [17] A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, [18] An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 6:16-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Empty Promises Of Easter

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on May 24, 2005

The world gives us promises full of emptiness: the Lord gives us emptiness full of promise.

The Empty Promises of Easter (Developed from a message originally preached by Steven Kellett) Luke 24.1-11 March 27, 2005 Cheater, IL FBC, Chester Mike Fogerson, Speaker Introduction: A About four years ago, I bought a bottle of a medication that promised to give me something back that I ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Lesson In Farming Series

Contributed by Kerry Bauman on Jul 28, 2005

A look at the four conditions of the human heart and the receptivity of each to the Word of God

A Lesson in Farming Text: Luke 8:4-15 Introduction: For the next several weeks we’re going to be looking at the parables of Christ as they are found in the Gospel of Luke. The word for "parable" means, "to throw alongside." Therefore, a parable is a type of illustration thrown alongside of an ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Impress God

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Aug 2, 2005

We can only impress God when we finally realize that we have nothing in life aside from Christ within us. That is how we manage to impress God - not with our pride, but with our humble honesty.

There was a very lost, wicked, and rebellious man who decided it would be good for business if he went down to the church and joined it. He was an adulterer, an alcoholic, and had never been a member of a church in his life. But when he went down to place membership, he gave public testimony to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14, Luke 18:18-20

Denomination: *other

0814 Trinity Xiv: The Ten Lepers: The Excessive Ingredient Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Aug 25, 2005

The suprising but important points in the story of the 10 lepers.

Sermon: The Ten Lepers: The Excessive Ingredient Text: Luke 17:11-19 Occasion: Trinity XIV Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, August 28, 2005 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable in Thy sight, O Lord, my strength and my redeemer. In the name of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Taking The First Step Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jul 21, 2006

If we want to walk on water, we have to get out of the boat.

Taking The First Step Text: Matthew 14:22-33 Introduction 1. Read Matt. 14:22-33 2. Illustration: The physics professor had just finished his lecture about the pendulum, wherein he had shown the mathematical proof that an untouched pendulum will always swing in ever-decreasing arcs. He then ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Methodist

Jury Duty [judge Not / Judging] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 26, 2006

Jesus said "Judge Not." What this means, doesn’t mean, and how the Lord masterfully illustrated the true interpretation of this verse. Link included to formatted text and PowerPoint template.

Jury Duty Matthew 7:1-5 Ever been called to jury duty? Ever been asked to ‘make a judgment’ about a matter? Some Christians seem to feel they are on ‘permanent jury duty’ as they go thru life. And Jesus addresses this fact in this final leg of the Sermon on the Mount. Today 12 members of a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Invitation Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Aug 10, 2006

2 Men, 2 Foundations, 2 Houses, & 1 Storm. We must heed Jesus’ teachings, not just hear them...that is wise and not foolish. Link included to free MS Word formatted text & PowerPoint downloads.

The Invitation Matthew 7:13-29 Today we preach sermons 13 & 14 from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount… and we finish talking about the greatest sermon ever preached by the greatest preacher who ever lived. Joke--The preacher was shaking hands with the members of his congregation after a service when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Complaining Brother Series

Contributed by Fred Sigle on May 1, 2006

The self-righteous are quick to point out the sins and faults of others, but overlook their own.

THE COMPLAINING BROTHER A. Luke 15:25-32 (READ) 1. Can you imagine how difficult it must have been for the YOUNGER SON to come HOME! ILLUSTRATION: Picture what that first FAMILY MEAL was like back home. The Father sits at the head of the TABLE and the brother sits across from the Prodigal. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:25-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitments Of A Godly Mother

Contributed by Tim Patrick on May 16, 2006

Discover three secrets that distinguish Godly mothers.

Today we celebrate Mother’s day and baby/infant dedication. What a beautiful act is displayed in a baby dedication! God honors such actions. I think it is our desire to learn more about what it means to dedicate ourselves and our children to God. That is what I want to help with today. For a text ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Can't Go To Church!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 23, 2006

IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE!

I CAN’T GO TO CHURCH! Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com IT IS A WONDER ANYONE WOULD GO TO CHURCH IF THEY WATCH THE PEOPLE? CHURCH IS NOT ABOUT THE PEOPLE IT IS ABOUT THE GOD OF THE PEOPLE! TEXT: Romans 2:1 Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can You Hear The Groaning?

Contributed by William Mccaffery on Mar 16, 2006

When natural disasters cause people to ask, "Why did got let this happen?", the Bible gives us some answers.

Introduction: Given the events of this past week, I think we can all agree that one must stand in awe of the power of nature. And before we go any farther, I want us to remember that the power of nature is something that we must praise God for. The Lord originally designed the power of nature ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ