Sermons on Wayne Rice:

Dealing With Difficult People Part 1

Contributed by Larry Sarver on May 17, 2001

An Expository Message On Jesus Instructions For Dealing With Difficult People. Those Who Are Our Enemies, Who Hate Us And Mistreat Us.

Dealing With Difficult People Pastor Larry Sarver New Life in Christ 1633 SW 34th St. Palm City, FL 34990 561-283-9426 pastorsarver@yahoo.com www.palmcitynewlife.org Illustration: About 15 years ago, Amy and I were on our second or third date. She was driving and I was the passenger on U.S. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:27-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Come ... Together

Contributed by Paul Decker on Nov 5, 2007

Live out the unity we have been given. [This message was given in the context of an inner city and a suburban church meeting together for worship.]

COME…TOGETHER! Galatians 3.28 S: Unity C: Racism Th: Come…Together Pr: Let’s stop just talking about racism; let’s do something about it… LIVE OUT THE UNITY WE HAVE BEEN GIVEN! Type: Inductive PA: How is the change to be observed? • Change your attitude • Be more than friendly; be ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

We Can Make A Big Difference For God! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Jun 6, 2017

We can make a big difference for God! 1. By God’s greatness (vs. 1-5). 2. By God’s grace (vs. 1-5). 3. By God's guidance (vs. 6-12). 4. By our going (vs. 13-18).

We Can Make a Big Difference for God! Acts 9:1-18 Sermon by Rick Crandall Grayson Baptist Church - Jan. 26, 2014 INTRODUCTION: *Our God likes to use little things to make a big difference in His world. Max Lucado pointed this fact out, when he wrote: -"That guy who gave Jesus the donkey on Palm ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Finding God's Honey?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Feb 10, 2003

If we face our bitter problems, God will help us find honey when we need it!

FINDING YOUR HONEY? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Maybe we should title this LORD REVEAL YOUR HONEY! Years ago, I was pastoring a mountain mission. One of our men was not in Sunday School or church. I saw him Monday morning... The man informed me, he had been fishing on Sunday ...read more

Scripture: James 5:11, Judges 14:3-9

Denomination: Assembly Of God

What Reactiondo We Have To The Christmas Story Today?

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Dec 20, 2002

There are three reactions to the Christmas story given ion this Scripture.

WHAT REACTION DO WE HAVE TO THE CHRISTMAS STORY? How do we respond to God coming to us? Matthew 2:1-12 Washington, DC -- In December of 1944, General George S. Patton summoned his Third Army Chaplain into his office and asked him to write out a prayer for good weather. Patton’s ground troops had ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Wesleyan

Qualify For The Prize

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 30, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle i

I. EXORDIUM: Are you qualified for the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To remind believers to qualify for the prize IV. TEXT: 1 Corinthians 9:27 (Amplified Bible) But [like a boxer] I buffet my body [handle it roughly, discipline it by hardships] and subdue it, for ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Put God First

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 22, 2014

We put God first because that's the purpose of our lives, the worth of our lives and the only way to fulfilment in our lives.

Matt 6:25-34 Put God First ES 23 Feb 14 1889 Our lives are driven by needs – physical, material, emotional, or social. • It ranges from the simple and tangible like food and clothing, to the intangible need for love and recognition. • Some are crucial to our survival and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Measuring Our Successfulness

Contributed by Robert Webb on Sep 7, 2019

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian?

How would you score on a test that determined how to measure your successfulness as a Christian? On the surface it probably appears very easily that everything is ok, because we are doing a good job. In fact I’m convinced that most everyone would say if asked (how is your faith walk with God ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:12-14, Galatians 5:22-25, Philippians 3:12-17, 2 Corinthians 13:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Re-Digging The Wells

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Apr 11, 2014

As Christians, there are some things that God used in the generations before us and it's high time we dig afresh some of these wells and allow God to provide 'a well of springing water'.

Opening illustration: Illustration of the well at our home in Muladha, Oman. • The water in our faucets was stinking • Found a dead cat in our well • The well needed to be covered and air tight • No contamination allowed from outside environment or sources • No space ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:17-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Holy Spirit Vs. A Spiritual Nuisance Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Jan 16, 2011

If we serve the Lord in the Spirit's power, God will assist and bless our efforts.

The Holy Spirit vs. A Spiritual Nuisance (Acts 13:4-12) 1. The Upshot newsblog carried a breath-taking article this week: Jordan Rice, a 13-year-old Australian boy, has emerged as a tragic-heroic figure in news accounts of the disastrous Australian floods, after he asked a rescuer to save his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:4-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon On The Bread Of Life

Contributed by William Meakin on Aug 3, 2021

Everyone in life needs a staple food as a source of survival.

Mother Mary Teresa Bojaxhiu, otherwise now known as Saint Teresa of Calcutta, once remarked: “In each of our lives, Jesus comes as the Bread of Life - to be eaten, to be consumed by us. This is how He loves us. Then Jesus comes in our human life as the hungry one, the other, hoping to be fed with ...read more

Scripture: John 6:51-58, John 6:27, Matthew 5:6

The Day The Fire Fell Part2 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Nov 4, 2014

Dealing with a number of issues at EBC led me to a series by Pastor Jerry Shirley which God has graciously allowed me to revise and use to speak to our congregation.

The day the fire fell part2 Last week we began looking at why the Holy Spirit is symbolized as fire and we saw, first, that fire purifies. We also answered the question; “What is God’s goal for our lives.” We saw that God’s number one goal for you/me is that we be holy, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Harvest Is A Time Of Thanksgiving And Reflecting On God’s Provision. Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 26, 2024

Harvest is more than just food, it’s a time of thanksgiving and reflecting on God’s provision.

Harvest is a time of thanksgiving and reflecting on God’s provision. Today, we’re talking about harvest. And I don’t know about you, but the word "harvest" brings to mind images of golden fields, ripe fruit, and, let’s be honest, lots of food! Who doesn’t love a good meal? But harvest is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus And The Chief: Courage Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2007

For over 80 years Chief Illiniwek, symbol of the University of Illinois, represented Christian attributes; this is the first of six sermons that examine those attributes based on the Scriptures.

Jesus and the Chief: Courage --Mark 6:45-52 This has been a newsworthy week. On Tuesday, April 10th, it was finally announced that Larry Birkhead is the biological father of Anna Nichole Smith’s baby daughter Dannielynn. Radio-Television shock jock Don Imus’ program “Imus in the Morning” was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Methodist

Forming Your Alliances Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Oct 9, 2006

This is the fellowship message for forty days of purpose,I used a Survior theme for he series.

How many people are watching Survivor, or have seen it? it’s OK you can admit it you’re among friends. Did you see what happened to Billy in the second week of Survivor? He was a member of the Aitu tribe, kind of a chubby hard rock guitar player, here’s a picture of him. And every time you saw ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:5-9

Denomination: Wesleyan