Sermons on Way They Are Wired:

"Has God Ever Done Something That Made You Say Wow?”

Contributed by Ken Harris on May 30, 2010

The purpose of this sermon is to motivate the hearers to affirm to others that God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW.

U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris, Jr. West Fort Hood Chapel Mother’s Day 2010 Killeen, TX 16 May 2010 Big Idea: God sometime moves in such an unlikely but fantastic way, we can only say WOW. Scriptural References: EAI (Expository; Application; Illustration); Psalm 97 ESV; ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recovering From Discouragement And Depression Series

Contributed by Nigel Heath on Jun 27, 2011

We can become discouraged and depressed in the Christian life and lose our confidence. But there is a way back from this that leads to a closer walk with God.

9.1.11 INTRO Every New Year some people make New Year's resolutions -- we resolve either to start doing something good or stop doing something harmful. Favourites are to do with diet and exercise. Some have to do with relationships and behaviour. Many do not lead to lasting change. Some do. At ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

An Irresistible Husband Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 23, 2010

Husbands can make themselves irresistible to their wives by following this one simple verse. You can win a wife to Christ this way also!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE # 1 Men, how many of us still look like we did when we first caught, attracted our spouses? I know that we look in the mirror and think we still look great. Not all of us do. What makes husband attractive to his wife? The physical appearance sometimes gets the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Ten Commandments – The Heart Of A Thief In Me Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Sep 20, 2007

THE TEN COMMANDMENTS – The Heart of a Thief in Me We can be guilty of stealing in three ways: We steal from God, ourselves and others.

• Exodus 20:3-17 (NIV) [3] You shall have no other gods before me. [4] You shall not make for yourself an idol. . . [7] You shall not misuse the name of the Lord your God. . . [8] Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. . . [12] Honor your father and your mother. . . [13] You shall not ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:3-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Pulling Against God Part 1 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 27, 2007

Discusses how we actually pull against God to attempt to go our own way ot to get God to follow us.

Pulling Against God Scriptures: Romans 12:2; 2 Corinthians 5:7; Proverbs 3:5 Introduction When Elijah (Eli) was small, I would put him on a leash and take him out for walks (he’s the family’s lab). He hated going for walks and he hated the leash even more. We would start down the path and Eli ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come On In, The Water's Fine

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Oct 15, 2007

This is the first in a series of stewardship sermons aimed at priming the pump; getting people to think of stewardship as more than money, but a whole way of life.

Come On In, The Water’s Fine Revelation 22:1-6 October 14, 2007 This morning, we are beginning a journey. It is an annual journey; this year it will culminate on November 18 with our Consecration/Thanksgiving Sunday. I am obviously talking about the annual stewardship emphasis. Notice that I ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Old Is New Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Jan 28, 2009

John shows us another way we can analyze if we or others in the church are doing well in our Christian walk - love.

This is a true story. Paul and William decided that they really wanted to become godly men. So they started meeting with one another to pray and encourage one another; they even set goals for themselves and their behavior, and were accountable to each other. At one point Paul decided that he ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:7-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Series

Contributed by Don Jones on Feb 13, 2009

Gideon defeated the Midianites. He was the "mighty warrior". He made a critical mistake in his life and led the way to idolatry once more.

Gideon - A Critical Mistake Judges 8:22-35 Introduction Thomas Huxley stated in 1902, "A man’s worst difficulties begin when he is able to do as he likes." The battle was over. Gideon and the 300 were triumphant. The enemies of Israel were subdued and they were free to work and worship as ...read more

Scripture: Judges 8:22-35

Denomination: Baptist

It's Just An Illusion

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Feb 18, 2009

The devil tries to fool us into believing something is a certain way even though its not; therefore it’s just an Illusion.

“It’s just an Illusion” By District Elder M.L. Maughmer, Jr. Genesis 37: 1 - 5, 12 – 18, 23 – 28, 31 – 36 According to Merriam Webster’s Dictionary On-Line an illusion is: the action of deceiving, the state or fact of being intellectually deceived or misled: an instance of deception, a misleading ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:1-36

Denomination: Apostolic

What Happens Behind Closed Doors Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Feb 21, 2009

In worship God provides a way for us to deal with the lingering dirt in our lives, and offers us a vision of life’s beauty and possibility.

How many househusbands do we have here? Are there any househusbands? Not housewives … we don’t even say that word in these politically correct times! You know what I mean … how many of us men will admit that we get into the housework routine? Come on, I know about some of you! You have a working ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-15

Denomination: Baptist

Take It From The Top

Contributed by Johnny Carver on Feb 26, 2009

There is real power available to every Christian in the person of the Holy Spirit. For way too long Christianity has live below its privilege.

Scripture: Psalms 133:1 – 3 Title: “Take It From The Top” Introduction: David draws upon the anointing of ‘Aaron’ when he was appointed a priest. • David was anointed three times during his lifetime. / (He knew how it worked!) • 1. ) David was anointed as a young man by the prophet ‘Samuel’ ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 133:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Impacting The Body Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 8, 2009

Exposition of Acts 21:16-26 about how Paul’s arrival in Jerusalem was used to build up the church in three ways

Text: Acts 21:16-26, Title: Impacting the Body, Date/Place: NRBC, 3/8/09, AM A. Opening illustration: tell about when Bailey Smith created such a stir at SEBTS, B. Background to passage: the third missionary journey of Paul’s ends here in Jerusalem. And when he arrives, as usual, his presence ...read more

Scripture: Acts 21:16-26

Denomination: Baptist

Handling The Truth

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Jun 12, 2008

Truth is a key to every health relationship, although it is sometimes hard to handle. This message is about how to receive and give truth in a healthy way.

Handling the Truth Proverbs 27:6 “Wounds from a friend can be trusted, but an enemy multiplies kisses.” One of the most famous lines from the movie ‘A Few Good Men’ is, “I want the truth! You can’t handle the truth.” Whether you want to hear this or not, truth has to be a part of every healthy ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 27:6

Self-Control Series

Contributed by Alan Mccann on Sep 12, 2008

self-control - is at the heart of our faithful walk before God and people. We lose it in small ways which leads to bigger problems

Respectable Sins – Self-Control How often have you had someone say to you ‘He who is without sin cast the first stone?’ Or maybe you have someone say to you ‘Judge not lest you be judged?’ I reckon they must two verses which are most often taken out of their context and misapplied. The second ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:28

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Begging At The Gate

Contributed by Ovidiu Radulescu on Oct 19, 2008

The gate could be prettier than the Temple – it is another paradox of modern religion. Big gates, large ways coming trough, but no salvation at the gate.

Just look at him: an ordinary beggar, one among thousands who filled Jerusalem streets... And today was just another day, no better and no worse then all the other days that had made up the life of this poor crippled beggar. Who was he, we don’t know. The Bible reveals nothing about his life up to ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist