Sermons on unthinkable:

Facing The Charcoal Fire

Contributed by Brian Credille on Jan 21, 2001

The account of Peter’s betrayal of Jesus and restoration by Him provide guidance and hope that the "fire" of betrayal and sin in our lives can give way to the "fire" of restoration and renewal!

"FACING THE CHARCOAL FIRE" John 18:15-18,25-27; 21:1-19 INTRODUCTION Every day we face situations that put our faith and commitment to Christ to the test. Many of those situations are like facing fires, dangerous and destructive, that would derail and devastate God’s plan in our lives. John had ...read more

Scripture: John 18:15-27, John 21:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Facing Terrorism Firsthand

Contributed by Keith Linkous on Sep 13, 2001

In wake of the September 11, 2001 attack in New York and Washington, D. C., this may serve to help convey some shared feelings in the Church and in America.

Psalms 46:1-3 On Tuesday Morning, September 11, 2001, the United States of America, this blessed land, was recipient of the worst terrorist attack in the world’s history, forever altering our way of thinking and our way of life. America will never, and should ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings By Obedience

Contributed by Greg Newton on Feb 27, 2004

God desires to bless those who will walk in obedience to His word and the promises that He has given us. Living in the Blessings, means to walk in obedience

“Blessing by obedience” Intro: As difficult it may seem for people to receive the truth, our finances generally mark the position of our spiritual walk with God. If we cannot learn to trust in the Lord for our finances then what makes us believe that we can trust Him for the rest of our life, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-7, Matthew 23:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Christmas Day - Its Implications

Contributed by Eloy Gonzalez on Dec 25, 2003

Christmas Day: What are the implications of God becoming man? We explore this question in this message.

Jesus’ birth had been prophesied for centuries prior to his coming into the world. One reason that many devout and religious people missed his arrival on that first Christmas Day was because He came “wrapped” in a way that they didn’t expect. Many were waiting for a Messiah that would come with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Lutheran

Lie Of Evolution Series

Contributed by John Raulerson on Oct 24, 2005

Evolution is a crafty lie that has that purposes to undermine the truth of God’s word.

Series: Lies Satan Tells WE ARE NOTHING BUT AN ACCIDENT “The Lie of Evolution” Genesis 1:1, Rom 1:18-22 Years ago in my Systematic Theology class in seminary, my 80 year old and highly respected professor asked in his aging voice, “Sirs, whom would you consider the most dangerous man who ever ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Affirming Our Faith: The Bible Series

Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jul 24, 2003

Getting a grip on the Word as relevant for us today.

1. THE WORD OF GOD: We believe that the Bible is the Word of God, fully and verbally inspired by the Holy Spirit. We believe that the Bible in its original manuscripts is free from all falsehood or mistake and so is entirely true and trustworthy in all its assertions on all matters of natural and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Way God Works

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Dec 4, 2004

Unlikely characters in the birth of Christ are used, it seems God always uses those least likely and or out of character.

The way God works- The Christmas Story 12/05/04 DBC <(((>< GLG God works in mysterious ways. You have heard that expression before and it is true. The scripture says that he uses the foolish to shame the wise. He has a way of taking the least likely and making them his instrument and/ or chosen ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Settling Disputes Promptly

Contributed by Dan Santiago on Jan 11, 2008

Christians should see the need to settle disputes promptly.

SETTLING DISPUTES PROMPTLY Philippians 4:1-9 ILLUSTRATION The debate on whether to end the war in Iraq soon or not is intense. Each side has a strong argument to support their stand. But no matter when the government decides to end the war, it is always beneficial to conflicting ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Signs Of Life Series

Contributed by Charles Wilkerson on Jan 27, 2010

One does not look for signs of death but signs of life. That is true when we look for spiritual life as well. One of the "Great Buts" of the Bible. Vvv. 1-5

As late as 5 pm Wednesday a 5-year-old boy named Monley was pulled alive from a collapsed Haitian home on Wednesday, eight days after the earthquake.1 In addition rescue workers heard a faint tapping from the Hotel Montana but it ceased following the after-shock. Nicholas Reader, spokesman for the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Know The 17 Works Of The Flesh?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jun 14, 2006

Do we know what causes spiritual internal conflict? There are 17 works of the flesh. 4 sins of lust, 2 sins of superstition and not knowing God, 9 sins of the temper, 2 sins of the appetite.

DO WE KNOW WHAT THE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH? OR SPIRITUAL INTERNAL CONFLICT THERE ARE 17 WORKS OF THE FLESH! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr Kyfingers@aol.com I. PLEASE COME AND STUDY WITH ME WHAT IS SIN? WHAT ARE THE WORKS OF THE FLESH? A. FEW ARE EVER TAUGHT HOW DANGEROUS THE WORKS OF THE FLESH ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:16-21, Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Throw Jonah Overboard

Contributed by Maurice Mccarthy on Sep 19, 2006

A message about getting rid of that which is Jonah like in our lives.

Throw Jonah Overboard Text: Jonah 1:1-16 Jonah’s name is connected with the word "Dove", which signifies a messenger (pigeon/dove). His father’s name was Amittai, which means "My Truth". Put the two together and we find that Jonah, by name, was to be a messenger of the Truth! One of the greatest ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons From Cross Bearing

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 11, 2003

Simon was a man who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross up a hill.

A. INTRODUCTION (Mark 15:20-22 KJV) And when they had mocked him, they took off the purple from him, and put his own clothes on him, and led him out to crucify him. Simon was a man of color from Africa who came to worship at the Passover. His life was changed when he was forced to carry a cross ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:20-22

Denomination: Baptist

Easter Day

Contributed by Joseph Neil Adams on Feb 22, 2008

Mark’s original ending has been seen as controversial yet it is so powerful & real & full of challenge.

The Easter resurrection story in Mark offers us a different slant in a way on old story. It offers us an ending where the feeling is not spontaneous joy & praise, but fear & confusion & doubt. It is a ending that has troubled the Church for generations, indeed it made the people who put together ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

How Much Are You Willing To Give Up? Series

Contributed by Jeremy Meier on May 3, 2013

We’ll be going through the 9th chapter of Luke discussing two different types of people: those who put Jesus as their top priority and those who don’t. For those that chose to put Jesus as their priority, we’re also going to talk about the cost of follow

Luke 9:57-62 57As they were walking along the road, a man said to him, "I will follow you wherever you go." 58Jesus replied, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head." 59He said to another man, "Follow me." But the man replied, "Lord, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:57-62

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Development We Have Attained Series

Contributed by Gordon Weatherby on May 17, 2013

spiritual development requires ongoing action, growth, and thankfulness.

Back To The Classroom Part Two: “recognizing The Spiritual Development We Have Attained” Col. 2:6-7 Dorn Ridge Sept. 13, 2009 I. SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT REQUIRES ONGOING ACTION. 1.) You received Christ – Past tense. – Col. 2:6 A.) At some point we were led to faith in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ