Sermons on Waywardness:

Rebuilding An R-Rated Marriage Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Mar 31, 2008

This is a simple message that looks at the sure-fire way to rebuild a marriage... if we do what it says.

One of the things you can almost always count on, when reading a children’s stories, is the well known line at the end; “And they lived happily ever after…” We see our heroes riding off into the sunset with nothing but clear skies up ahead. Well, that’s a fairly tale for you. Reality isn’t quite ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Nazarene

Agent Jehu And The End Of Ahab's Line Series

Contributed by Norayr Hajian on Apr 11, 2008

A secret agent commissions Jehu to completely destroy everything belonging to the house of Ahab. What happened to our easy-going, all-forgiving, slow-to-get-angry God? This message looks at the question: Does it Really Matter if I Accommodate Sin?

The last couple of weeks we’ve been looking at a couple of God’s Agents; · First, we looked at Agent Elijah and the Showdown on Mount Carmel. We considered the question, “Does it Really Matter What I Believe?” We learned that the difference between Jehovah and Baal was a world of difference; not ...read more

Denomination: Nazarene

Continuing In Him

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Feb 21, 2010

The scripture makes a great distinction between a Christian who occasionally commits sin and a lost person who lives a lifestyle of sin.

CONTINUING IN HIM INTRODUCTION: Today some of you will not like the sermon. I know that because I have preached it before and some people did not like it. Some will call it mean-spirited, unloving or even un-Christian. Sometimes, in trying to teach a positive lesson we need to use negative words. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Emotional Intensity Of Caring Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Aug 1, 2007

When we really care about those we influence for God, we experience a broad-spectrum of intense feelings.

The Emotional Intensity of Caring (I Thessalonians 3:1-8) 1. Pastor Marc Axelrod shared this: ? My nephew Justin is a Marine. Right now, he’s going through boot camp. And other than me, he is probably the only Christian in the family. And so Jeanne and I have been praying for him alot. It’s the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

When The Situation Is Hot Series

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 16, 2009

When the situation is hot it fosters an assurance in God, it fosters reliance in God, and it fosters a trust in God.

Title: “When the Situation is Hot” Text: Daniel 3: 17 Focus: “… able to deliver us from the burning fiery furnace…” When the situation is hot it fosters an assurance in God, it fosters reliance in God, and it fosters a trust in God. Sermon: The vicissitudal nature of life causes one to experience ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

Mothering Sunday: The Comfort Of God

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Mar 20, 2009

God does not [just] comfort us to make us comfortable. He comforts us to be comforters.

Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Anglican

Divorce And The Bible Part 3 Series

Contributed by Donald Rapp on Oct 26, 2011

A New Testament take on Divorce

Divorce and the Bible Part 3 The Book of Mark Mark 10:1-12 I.Introduction A. A few weeks ago we started to explore what the bible has to say about marriage and divorce. B. Our study revolves around Jesus’ teaching on the subject in Mark 10. C. As I have said before this is a difficult subject ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Dangers Of Grace Part 1

Contributed by David Scudder on Jan 2, 2011

Spiritual coldness, like an engine with no oil, is deadly if it isn't treated early because it will do so much damage before it becomes obvious.

The Dangers of Grace Part I Deuteronomy 32:15-18 Purpose: To teach the early warning signs of getting away from the Lord. Aim: I want the listener to feel a deep sense of danger that their relationship with the Lord can grow cold very easily. INTRODUCTION: The most dangerous problem is the one ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:15-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Character -- Inside Out Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 12, 2011

Wisdom the source of Character in our Lives

Life Simplified Character: Inside Out October 9, 2011 INTRODUCTION Top Ten Foolish Things to Do Before You Die 10. Swim with a great white shark. 9. Own a 1000 cats. 8. Eat nothing but french fries for a month. 7. Volunteer to get cancer. 6. Lay down and take a nap in traffic. 5. Play ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:7

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Through The Dark Valley Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Dec 13, 2011

This is the fifth message in a series that takes a fresh look at Psalm twenty-three. This message examines how the Lord leads us through the dark valleys.

If you would, I would like you to give this question some serious thought. “What was the lowest point in your life?” That time when the light at the end of the tunnel turned out to be an oncoming train. You prayed and it seemed that those prayers never made it past the ceiling. You so ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Settle For Facts, Discover The Truth - Mark 4:35-40; Numbers 26-14:1

Contributed by Tunde Alli on Feb 16, 2012

Most Christians have substituted God's truth for facts. They believe facts rather than the truth of the word of God. Facts never set anyone free, truth does.

John 8:32 'Ye shall know the truth and the truth shall set you free'. In the first story (Mark 4:35-40), Jesus was sleeping while his disciples were worried about a raging storm; the second (Numbers 13:26-14:1) reveals the nation of Israel (save Joshua and Caleb) weeping upon discovering the ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-40

Denomination: Pentecostal

The 3 "R's" Of Our Spiritual Life

Contributed by Judith Hand on Mar 12, 2010

We REMEMBER Calvary and don't RECOGNIZE ourselves or others after Christ comes into our lives and we become RECONCILED to God.

The 3 “R”’s of our Spiritual Life Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12 II Corinthians 5:16-21 Luke 15:1-3, and 11-32 In the passage in Joshua, why does God make it a point to specifically mention where the Israelites camped? Gilgal is located in the same region where Abram ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:9-12

Denomination: Methodist

Spiritual, But Not Pleasing

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding five blessings of God around you that may not indicate His favor upon you.

Text: 1 Cor 10:1-5, Title: Spiritual, But Not Pleasing, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/29/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul just finished up an inspirational and admonitional passage about running to win the race. This was to encourage them to work hard and be willing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Defeating Redesigning Powers

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 17, 2009

God has created everyone uniquely. Everything you need to succeed has been incorporated into your life on the day you were created .God has an original intention for your life; He has something written about you. God has a specific blueprint for all the h

DEFEATING REDESIGNING POWERS By Dr. D. K. Olukoya Mathew 19:12 says, “For there are some eunuchs, which were born from their mother’s womb; and there are some eunuchs, which were made eunuchs ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Reinventing The Church 2 Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

We will no longer be a “Silent” Church, but a “Story” Church! IN REINVENTING THE CHURCH WE MUST SEE THAT OUR STORIES OF THE RELATIONSHIP WE HAVE WITH JESUS CHRIST MUST BE SHARED WITH THE PEOPLE IN OUR COMMUNITY.

Last week I spoke about how the church is in crisis and unless we REINVENT the church, she will continue to die a slow but sure death. One of the ways we need to REINVENT the church today is by no longer being a COME AND GET IT church, but instead, a GO AND GET THEM church as Jesus modeled when ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:15

Denomination: Methodist