Sermons on Voice Of God:

When Looks Are Deceiving

Contributed by Kim Gilliland on Oct 18, 2000

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy.

.. and when [Goliath] got a good look at David, he was filled with scorn for him because he was just a nice, good-looking boy. 1 Samuel 17:42 A GOLIATH AMONGST US When Goliath took a good look at David, he was filled with scorn. Why? Because all he saw was a nice young boy whom the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:32-49

Final Jeopardy

Contributed by Joe Harding on Oct 29, 2001

: When time ends is not the central issue to the life of a Christian, but how we live until the end.

FINAL JEOPARDY MATTHEW 24:1-14 OCTOBER 28, 2001 INTRODUCTION: [JESUS IS COMING SOON: Gospel song by R. E. Winsett?] TRANSITION THOUGHT: Our text for this day speaks of the reality of the return of Jesus someday for His church. The disciples have confronted the Master over this issue. The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (Part 2)

Contributed by Doug Lyon on Sep 15, 2004

Divorce between believers

1 Corinthians 7:10-16 When The Wrecking Ball Hits A Home (part 2) Introduction According to the National Center for Health Statistics, last year—in 2003—there were 2,187,000 couples that got married in the United States. And the Center reports that there were 1 million couples that divorced ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:10-16

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Thanksgiving In Nain

Contributed by Marc Bertrand on Nov 5, 2004

A thanksgiving sermon. What happens when the Lord of Life encounters a procession of death on the outskirts of the village of Nain? A worship service is waiting to happen.

Intro: The Spring of the Year. I. Two Crowds a. A Jubiliant Crowd 1. A crowd which had traveled all day with Jesus 2. A crowd which had witnessed a miraculous healing 3. A crowd that was asking the question, who is this Jesus? 4. Like the feeling you get when you pass an overturned mini-van and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:11-17

Denomination: Baptist

The Qualifications Of Leadership In The Church

Contributed by W F on Jun 21, 2006

Everything rises or falls on leadership. The qualifications of leadership in the church

INTRODUCTION In many respects the appointment of leaders within a church can be perceived to be the dry, boring mechanics of how a church operates. But I want you to hear this. “Everything rises and falls on Leadership.” The success of any organisation – including the church – is directly related ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-15

Denomination: *other

Everybody Needs A Friend

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 3, 2006

The wrong kind of friend will lead you into sin. You need the right kind of friend who will be comitted to you, be honest with you and build you up. Everybody needs that kind of friend.

Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. I am especially indebted to Rick Hine, Pastor of Bedford Baptist for the conceptualization of this message. Please feel free to use this message ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Remembering

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 26, 2005

A sermon for Memorial Day or on the subject of important things to remember !

Remembering John 15:13 ILL. Maybe you heard about a guy named John who had a really horrible memory. One day John ran into a friend whom he had not seen in a long time. He greeted him & said, “Bill, do you remember what a bad memory I had?” Bill answered, “Yes, I certainly do.” “Well, it’s not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:13

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Final Week: Darkness Before The Dawning

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Apr 15, 2006

With Christ crucified and laid in a tomb everything was dark and appeared hopeless. It’s always darkest before the dawn.

CHRIST’S FINAL WEEK: DARKNESS BEFORE THE DAWNING PSALM 30:5b “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” Disclaimer: Source material for this sermon has been gleaned from many different sources. I have attempted to acknowledge these sources whenever possible. Introduction: ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:5

Denomination: Baptist

Think Of What You Are Doing!

Contributed by Phillip Wright on May 28, 2006

Having the knowledge of Christ and failing to share only proves that it means nothing to you; because if it truely did you would not be able to be silent.

Think of what you are doing! Luke 8:16-21 By: Rev. Phillip A. Wright Jewell Baptist Chapel North Bay, NY. Introduction: This morning we will look into the Parable of the Revealed Light. Did you ever have something that others would love to have seen or look at and never said anything? Did you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:16-21

Denomination: Baptist

Appearances Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 4 in resurrection series - to whom did Jesus appear after He rose, and the overwhelming proof contained therein.

Acts 1:1-3 – Appearances In 1963 the body of 14-yr-old Addie Mae Collins, one of 4 black girls tragically murdered in a church bombing by white racists, was buried in Birmingham, AL. For years family members kept returning to the grave to pray and leave flowers. In 1998 they made the decision ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Changing The Church Name

Contributed by Mike Wilkins on Jan 23, 2006

Why should we change our church name?

Changing the Church Name January 22, 2006 1 Corinthians 9:19-23 Last week I let you know that we are going to enter a process of changing the church name. Today I’m going to speak about why change the church name, and today after the pot-luck we will have a time for question and answer and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: *other

Boasts And Excuses Series

Contributed by John Gaines on Jan 30, 2006

Discipleship involves serious commitment; boasts and excuses won’t get the job done.

BOASTS AND EXCUSES INTRODUCTION 1. Matthew 8:19-22 (NKJV) Then a certain scribe came and said to Him, "Teacher, I will follow You wherever You go." 20 And Jesus said to him, "Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to lay His head." 21 Then another of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:19-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Pull On The Same End Of The Rope

Contributed by Davon Huss on May 14, 2001

A mother’s day sermon based on 1 Timothy 3:11

Sermon for 5/13/2001 Mother’s Day 1 Timothy 3:11 Introduction: There is a story about 4 preachers discussing the merits of the various translations of the Bible. One liked the KJV best because of its simple, beautiful English. Another liked the American Revised Version best because it was closer ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:11, Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Physical Proof Of The Resurection Series

Contributed by David Fox on Nov 13, 2001

Physical proof that Jesus rose from the dead.

Physical Evidence of the Resurrection 1) It starts with faith. Tonight we will look at proof the resurrection of Jesus actually took place. *It is however important to remember that our starting place must be faith. “Without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:11-15, Hebrews 11:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Are You Puzzled Yet?

Contributed by Dewayne Gamez on Dec 16, 2001

We are all a vital piece of the picture.

Are You Puzzled Yet? I Cor 12: 12-30 Good morning to all! I am so glad to be here with you all today on this blessed day! This morning, I would like to talk to you with regard to the word “Church.” There are a lot of people that would define the word as a building that a group of people gather. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:12-30