Sermons on Useful Hands:

The Peril Of Privilege

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

"The Church is Dying on the Vine" is a common statement today. Is it True?

THE PERIL OF PRIVILEGE Amos 3:1-15 INTRO: "This church is dying on the Vine," is a statement I have heard made recently. But who is responsible? Some say the preacher, others the deacons, the Sunday School teachers, and on & on. We, are all responsible. People have told me they wont attend ...read more

Scripture: Amos 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Two Ways Of Living

Contributed by Ed Wood on Feb 18, 2003

Choosing our lifestyle.

TWO WAYS OF LIVING Psalms 1:1-6 INTRO: The key to fulfilling life’s purpose to glorify God is realizing that we are responsible to God for the conduct and direction of our lives. We are presented with a variety of options, but ultimately the choices are only two: God’s way or the way of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Amazing Grace - Funeral Sermon

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Feb 20, 2003

A Funeral sermon for a Christian based on the Hymn Amazing Grace.

Amazing Grace – Funeral Sermon (If possible have organist play Hymn before speaking) Read Verse One of Hymn "Amazing Grace" Intro. People often request that this song be sung at their memorial service. This song means something to Christians and is precious to their hearts. To many Christians it ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-9

Denomination: Baptist

Myths About Marriage

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

A Message to Single Adults. Nearly ten years of my ministry was spent ministering to the needs and hurts of Singles. This message came out of that ministry.

Myths About Marriage Psalm 127:1 Introduction What is a myth? - "A myth is viewed as an idea or ideal, based on a half truth, which presents a distorted picture of reality." Single adults when faced with rejection, loneliness, or sexual tensions, often find it easy to romanticize or fanaticize ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 127:1

Denomination: Baptist

Received Or Rejected

Contributed by Darrell Jones on Mar 26, 2003

God does not force Himself or His will upon mankind, we either receive God’s grace or we reject Him. This message deals with the benefits or receiving God’s promises.

(John 1:11&12) "He came unto His own, and they received Him not. But as many as received Him, to them gave He power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on His name." (1) Our Text says, "But as many as received Him." Not those that had heard of Him, or even those who had seen Him, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:11-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Better With Age Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Mar 29, 2003

This is the 8th study in the study "Intimacy". This study shows how a marriage can grow stronger and stronger through the years.

BETTER WITH AGE Song of Solomon 6:4- 8:4 We have watched this couple form the first time they met, to their wedding, to their Honey Moon, to a fight, and to the reconciliation after the fight. The first years in marriage are extremely difficult. There are many reasons for this. Newlyweds ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Mourning Series

Contributed by Mitchell Skelton on Dec 26, 2004

As much as being "poor in spirit" is diametrically opposed to the conventional wisdom of today’s culture, so to with the thought that happiness could be connected with mourning. If there is one thing that the world tries to avoid it is mourning. Everyth

Spiritual Mourning Matthew 5:4 #2 of 8 in series INTRODUCTION Last week we started a series of sermons on the Beatitudes of Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount. We considered poorness of spirit and the role it plays in salvation. One must first realize that he is in sin before He can come to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Bad Is The Bad News? Series

Contributed by Timothy Mills on Sep 18, 2006

When we hear bad news piled on, we ask, “How bad can this get?”

Romans 3:9-20 When we hear bad news piled on, we ask, “How bad can this get?” We have hammered at sin. There is no relief this week. It is not my purpose to give you false hope, or build self-esteem. 1) “All are under sin.” V.9 • The Bible makes no exceptions, everyone is a sinner. You may think, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:9-20

The Harvest In Our Lives

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Oct 10, 2006

A short harvest sermon for our older folks service. The natural principles of harvest apply in our lives to give a spiritual harvest of fruit.

The Harvest in our lives Silver Service 5 Oct 06. Hos 10:12, Gal 5:22-26 Harvest speaks of….. Our lives! - the natural speaks of the supernatural… invisible - there can be a harvest in our lives (of what? I’ll tell you later) o if we apply the principles seen in the natural world… do the right ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

All That Matters

Contributed by Larry Breeden on Oct 26, 2006

People focus on the wrong things too often. What really matters is Jesus.

ALL THAT MATTERS Jn. 9:1-7 Intro: Error in Theology, tradition A. Direct link between suffering & sin 1. Parents 2. Person 3. No (neither) 2. somebody did a. Just wanting some one to blame! B. Why is he blind? I. GOD SAID SO! A. Sovereign Creator 1. His right 2. Highest ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Gift Of Miracles Series

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

Spiritual Gifts Series - 6 of 13.

THE GIFT OF MIRACLES 1 Corinthians 12:10 INTRO: You may have heard the story about a mule named Old Red. One day a visitor at the farm watched as the farmer hitched Old Red to the plow and hollered, “Giddy-up!” But Old Red didn’t move a muscle. Again the farmer hollered, but still the mule ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:10

Denomination: Baptist

The Name Of Jesus - The Reverence Series

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

One of three short ministry outlines on the Name of Jesus - highlighting the reverence, authority and power of the name.

THE NAME OF JESUS THE REVERENCE OF HIS NAME Exodus 20:7 “You must not misuse the name of the LORD your God. The LORD will not let you go unpunished if you misuse his name. [NLT] Matthew 6:9 Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. [AV] Isaiah 57:15 This is what the high and lofty One ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Home Sweet Home Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jul 9, 2007

"Honour thy father and thy mother". Prominence, position, purpose, punishment, performance.

INTRODUCTORY COMMENTS *This is the only one of the Ten Commandments with a promise attached to it - "that thy days may be long upon the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee". *Widespread breaking of it is a sign of the last days according to 2 Timothy 3 "This know also, that in the last days ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:12

Today Is Yesterday's Tomorrow—4 Series

Contributed by David King on Aug 26, 2006

The fourth part of a series encouraging all believers to trust God’s promises and leap over to their inheritance inspite of all challenges.

TODAY IS YESTERDAY’S TOMORROW—4. Josh. 1:1-9 New Era, new Challenges, new Responsibilities—Contd. “Arise, go over this Jordan, you and all this people, to the land which I do give them … Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you …” Josh. 1:2,3. God does ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Despised Gospel

Contributed by Mitch Davis on Aug 28, 2006

A general overview of how and why the gospel is despised by man (including a number of disciples who belong to the Lord).

The Despised Gospel Theme: The true gospel message and commitment is despised by many. INTRODUCTION A. In the name of “mainstream Christianity” the gospel has a very easy flavor: 1. The idea is to get as many people in to their churches. 2. Getting the masses in is wonderful, but not at the expense ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ