Sermons on Unpleasant:

"Developing Longsuffering”

Contributed by Matt Kyzer on Apr 30, 2003

Correct me if I am wrong, but everyone wants to “Develop Joy” right? And not to many of us would pass on the opportunity to live a life of “Peace”, however it’s this fourth characteristic that many have trouble developing within their Christian characte

“Developing Longsuffering” Job1:1ff Introduction: I pray that everyone is getting something out of this series on “Developing Character”. I hope that we are not just warming a pew, listening to good music, and leaving here unchallenged. My desire is that each one of us would take seriously the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

Independence Day

Contributed by Stephen Colaw on Jul 3, 2003

Discovering that Christ has set us free from guilt, death and the fear of accusation

Independence Day Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2 Theme: It is only in Christ Jesus that we find true freedom Seed: Song “Independence Day” by White Heart & an old sermon I wrote 10 years ago Purpose: Help believers to recognize the freedom they have in Christ and motivate seekers ...read more

Scripture: John 8:34-36, Romans 8:2

Denomination: Wesleyan

Listening For Abuse Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 6, 2003

Many of us are only a short step from the abuse of other races, of women, or of children. We must listen to our own hearts and must correct this by exposure to others and to the power of Christ.

I For the last several Sundays we’ve been doing an exercise in listening to ourselves. We’ve put ourselves into Moses’ life and we’ve listened to what we feel about ourselves. I hope it’s been productive. It certainly has spoken to me. I hope you’ve been able to listen to yourselves under the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 22:21-23, Colossians 3:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Endurance

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Jun 10, 2001

Ernest Shackleton’s 1914 Antarctic expedition provides a powerful example of endurance (with applications for the marriage relationship).

This morning, I’d like to tell you a story. It’s a true story, about an epic journey undertaken in the early part of this century. It’s a tale of great deeds attempted, of great disappointments and failures, and also of great achievements. And it’s a tale of a group of ordinary men who were pushed ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:2-5

Denomination: Baptist

"The Blessing's Of Following The Lord"

Contributed by Mark Hensley on Oct 31, 2002

No matter the situation in your life be it a move across the country or a change in job or school or relationship, perhaps a change you did not initiate or want you can know the absolute joy of following the Lord!

Southern Hills Baptist Church October 27 2002 The Blessings of following the Lord Mark 10: 28-29 By Pastor Mark Hensley 28Peter said to him, "We have left everything to follow you!" 29"I tell you the truth," Jesus replied, "no one who has left home or brothers or sisters or mother or father or ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:28-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Rules: God-Tested Secrets For Relationships

Contributed by Bob Hostetler on Jul 6, 2001

Three secrets to apply to your relationships, from Ephesians 5 and 6

The Rules: God-tested Secrets for Relationships Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-6:1-9 Intro: I hold in my hands a book that has been much talked about since it first appeared in 1995. Its critics call it hopelessly old-fashioned and unrealistic; its fans say that it is a refreshing return to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Discipleship

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Aug 3, 2001

What is discipleship? What does it have to do with the church?

This morning, we continue our look at the five purposes of the church, the five primary reasons that we relate to one another as a body of believers, rather than just living out our faith privately as individuals. So far, we’ve looked at three - evangelism, worship, fellowship - and today, we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24

Denomination: Baptist

Thy Kingdom Come: Still Blind And Mute Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Sep 10, 2001

Praying for the Kingdom to come is an awesome responsibility, for some of us remain blind and mute despite Jesus’ healing, criticizing those who are different and causing divisions.

Our backyard is heavily populated. It is home to birds and bugs, to snails and occasional snakes, and most of all, our backyard is populated with moles. The turf is home to those burrowing creatures, moles. I have the twisted ankle to prove it, thanks to sinking in one of the burrows. Our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-32

Denomination: Baptist

Lessons From A Cowardly Dog

Contributed by Nate Barbour on Feb 8, 2005

In this message featuring "Courage the Cowardly Dog," learn a few things about how to conquer fear.

Lessons from a Cowardly Dog How To Get Courage 6/2/04 I. Introduction Show “got fear?” video. Black Bart was a professional thief whose very name struck fear as he terrorized the Wells Fargo stage line. From San Francisco to New York, his name became synonymous with the danger of the frontier. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 41:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

As Good As It Gets Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 12 of 15

AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Discipleship: Created To Be Like Christ Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Mar 14, 2004

1. Troubles cause us to trust. 2. Temptations help us to obey. 3. Offenses teach us to forgive.

(Note: The outline of this sermon, and some of the content have been adapted from Rick Warren’s material on 40 Days of Purpose.) I remember when the makeover shows started. They would give a person a new hairdo, new makeup and a new dress. That was it. But, of course, the American way is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:27-32

Denomination: Methodist

Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 2, 2004

Proverbial wisdom. 1- Pleasantness 2- Perversity 3- Patience

INTRO.- Quips and quotes. - We could learn a lot from crayons ... some are sharp, some are pretty, some are dull, some have weird names, and all are different colors ... but they all have to learn to live in the same box. - I have not yet begun to procrastinate. - It’s nice to be important, but ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 16:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Christmas Changes Everything

Contributed by T. Michael Crews on Dec 21, 2006

A Christmas Sermon on Gal. 4:4-7

The Birth that Changes Everything Gal.5:4-7 The birth of a baby can change things. At 3:00 a.m. the young wife shakes her husband awake, telling him to check on the newborn baby. He sits up for a minute listening before he protests, "But I don’t hear her crying." "I know" she replied, "And it’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Specks And Planks And Pigs

Contributed by Joseph Daniel on Jan 19, 2007

Are we truly never supposed to judge anything? Is this what Jesus was saying?

SPECKS AND PLANKS AND PIGS (Matthew 7:1-6) (Judging Others) The Scripture reading for tonight is from Matthew chapter 7, verses 1 through 6. The message is entitled “Specks and Planks and Pigs,” and we’ll be talking on the subject of judging others. If you have a red letter edition of the Bible, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Deal... Or No Deal?

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jun 16, 2007

Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices.

Title: Deal… or No Deal? Text: I Kings 21:1-10 (11-26) Thesis: Our lives are defined by the nature of our choices. Introduction Perhaps you are familiar with NBC’s Deal or No Deal game show? Howie Mandel is the host. There is a bevy of beautiful young women on a stage, each is holding a brief ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational