Sermons on Unshaken Faith:

When Problems Look Big And God Looks Small Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Mar 12, 2003

Some people handle these problems really well. They have a sense of joy and confidence no matter what the trial might be. And other people live in a constant state of stress and anxiety. What’s the difference? Well, for some people, their problems loo

The war on terrorism. The impending attack on Iraq. An economy that can’t quite seem to get back on track. How are you handling the uncertainty of all that? Add this to the typical stresses in life. Problems with relationships at home, work, or school. A fear of not getting the job done ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:4-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of Forgiveness Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 20, 2003

The great theologian Augustine said that the beginning of knowledge is to know oneself to be a sinner. In order to be reminded of his depraved sinfulness and God’s gracious forgiveness, he had this psalm engraved on his bedroom wall as he lay dying in h

The Fruit of Forgiveness In this award winning film called “The Mission,” Robert DeNiro plays a mercenary who has taken asylum in the local church after killing his brother in a fit of jealous rage. He eventually leaves the church and heads to a mission post located above the waterfalls in a South ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 32:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

God's Plan For Financial Freedom

Contributed by Jim Twamley on Apr 2, 2003

Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Two thirds of the parables that Christ used in teaching deal specifically with finances.

GOD’S PLAN FOR FINANCIAL FREEDOM (Note: Much of the material used in this sermon was gleaned from Larry Burkett’s teaching on finances. Crown Ministries has more material available for further study.) Shortly after his death, someone asked John D. Rockefeller Jr’s chief financial advisor, “He was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:15, Matthew 6:19-21, Matthew 6:17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Adventure! Series

Contributed by A. Todd Coget on Aug 9, 2002

This sermon encourages us to persevere and rejoice in our work for the Lord even when life doesn’t meet our expectations.

The Great Adventure Acts 16:11-40 August 11, 2002 Intro: A. [illustration, James Dobson, New Man, October, 1994, p. 36.] This is an exert from an article that James Dobson wrote in 1994 about Stephen Hawking, whom I believe has since died… Stephen Hawking is an astrophysicist at Cambridge ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:11-40, Philippians 4:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What On Earth Am I Here For Series

Contributed by James Dunn on Sep 22, 2004

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation.

This sermon is adapted from Rick Warren’s series, "40 Days of Purpose." Pastors all across this country will be preaching the same messages simultaneously. Each pastor will adapt the message according to the needs of his congregation Take out your outlines. Welcome to 40 Days of Purpose. We’re ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:18

Denomination: Baptist

Why Does God Allow Suffering? Series

Contributed by Lee Strobel on Sep 26, 2004

“Why is there suffering in the world?" is the #1 question people would like to ask God. There are some answers we can give to that question.

Faith Under Fire Part I Why Does God Allow Suffering? Lee Strobel Life ought to come with a list of side effects. There should be a tag on every newborn baby saying life can be full of fun and adventure and excitement and joy, but there are side effects. There’s illness . . abuse . . . broken ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: *other

The Ashes Of The Red Heifer

Contributed by Val Black on Jan 25, 2004

In the Old Testament the Ashes of the Red Heifer was mixed with water and then used as water of purification. What does that have to do with us today?

~ THE ASHES OF THE RED HEIFER ~ What is the meaning behind the Ashes of the Red Heifer and what significance does it offer Christians today? _ -_ - _ - _ - _ - _ - _ -_ - _ - _ - _ - _ - (The following was given by Val Black at Faith Christian Fellowship, Shenandoah, Iowa at the Wednesday ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 19:1-10, Isaiah 46:9-10

Denomination: Charismatic

A Dream Or A Vision

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Aug 10, 2004

This sermon deals with the difference between a dream of what you would like, and a vision, what you intend God to do through you.

A Dream Or A Vision Nehemiah 1:1-11 I want you to meet Jay. From the time he was 9, Jay wanted to be a record producer. He even had the other kids start calling him Jay X. Jay X did not see ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Going Fishin'

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Feb 6, 2005

We must decide to do the job we have been told to do or not, and if we choose not to, we must be aware that we will be held totally accountable for that decision.

Have you ever gone fishing? Even if you don’t plan on catching anything, there is nothing nicer than sitting in the warmth of the summer sun, watching your line float across the water, and noticing how everything is easy, not rushed, and well, very peaceful, just the way God wanted the world to be ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Revelation Chapter 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Jun 30, 2004

A study of Revelation Step by Step

REVELATION 6: The dramatic moment has now come. The seals that bind God’s book are now to be broken. One by one they shall be broken. Amazingly, as the seals are broken, the most astounding thing happens. What is written under the seals of the book leaps off its pages and acts out the events of the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 6:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Speak Clearly Series

Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002

This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdom Growth Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 15, 2000

: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord

Kingdom Growth Thesis: David teaches us that there are two-core principles we need to have in our life if we want to grow the kingdom of God. First there is the necessity for a passionate love for God and a heart that communicates regularly with the Lord. Texts: II Samuel 5-24 I Chronicles ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Imitation Of Love

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God has shown His love for us in His Son Jesus who has given His life so that we might know true love as well as salvation.

The Imitation of Love 1 John 3:11-24 "Pray that my love will be without limits." --Saint Maximilian Kolbe in his last letter to his mother. Father Maximilian Kolbe was forty-five years old in the early autumn of 1939 when the Nazis invaded his homeland. He was a Polish monk who founded the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

His Love Sets Us Free

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 18, 2000

God's hearts desire is that you and I would come to experience the depth, breadth, and wide open spaces of His love for us.

His Love Sets Us Free 1 John 4:13-5:2 It was Tuesday, June 6th, 1944: What is known as "D-day" when the initial assault wave hit the shore at Omaha Beach. The men stormed the beach at 6:30 am and immediately lives began to be lost for the sake of their country. It was a bloody battle and the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Message Of The Cross

Contributed by Bill Lobbs on Nov 4, 2000

The cross,God's solution to man's problems.

Pastor Billy G. Lobbs Theme: The cross-God's solutions for man's problem. Introductory Remarks: "Years I spent in vanity and pride Caring not my Lord was crucified Knowing not it was for me He died On Calvary. Mercy there was great and grace was free Pardon there was multiplied to me There my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:27-54, Matthew 27:32-44

Denomination: Pentecostal