Sermons on When Faith Doesnt Make Sense:

"Christmas Is..." Series

Contributed by Danny Moss on Dec 10, 2001

What Christmas means to me.

"Christmas Is..." Text: John 3:16-18 Introduction- How do you explain the meaning of Christmas in just a few words? Well the best way I know is this: "For God so loved the world that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16-18

Denomination: Baptist

Do Not Murder, Second In A Series Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Jun 5, 2004

Jesus raises the standard, thou shalt not kill becomes, dont even hate.

MATTHEW 5;21-26 INTRO; THE MAN WHO HAS VISION AND NO TASK IS A DREAMER. THE MAN WHO HAS A TASK AND NO VISION IS A DRUDGE. THE MAN WHO HAS BOTH A TASK AND A VISION IS A HERO. PLAN YOUR WORK. WORK YOUR PLAN. AS WE CONTINUE THRU THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT, AND AS W E PREPARE FOR THE 40 DAYS ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:21-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How Could They Forget?

Contributed by Jeremy Morford on Jul 27, 2006

An Expository message I preached on Memorial Day, but useful year-round, that warns us of the possiblity of forgetting the blessing of the Lord.

How Could They Forget? Text: Numbers 13:25-14:11 Intro: Tomorrow, we will celebrate Memorial Day. It is a day for us to remember all of the men who gave their lives so that we could enjoy the freedom we have today. I love my service men. They are heroes. “In the Revolutionary War 33,000 ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

Surrender Or Die

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Aug 2, 2006

Facing the consequences of sin. Hunkering down behind denial and other defensive walls only delays and compounds the consequences. Surrendering and facing the music (through Realization, Repentance, Restitution) is the path to peace and life.

I. SURRENDER OR DIE A. That’s The Unpopular Message Jeremiah Gave To Jerusalem 1. Idolatrous & disobedient nation 2. Consequences to be faced a. Jerusalem surrounded by enemy Babylonians b. King of Babylon = referred to as “My Servant” - 3 times (see Jeremiah 25:9; 27:6; 43:10) 3. Life = ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 21:8-10

Denomination: Church Of God

Getting Hungry Enough To Receive

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jan 19, 2008

The manifestation or demonstration of the Spirit is given to individuals to profit all!

Getting Hungry Enough to Receive Text: I Corinthians 12:1-7, 31 1 Now concerning spiritual gifts, brethren, I do not want you to be ignorant: 2 You know that you were Gentiles, carried away to these dumb idols, however you were led. 3 Therefore I make known to you that no one speaking by the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Should We Stay Or Should We Go?

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Jul 29, 2008

A message on the Transfiguration

SHOULD WE STAY OR SHOULD WE GO? Mark 9:2-9 Sunday, March 9, 2008 Pastor Brian Matherlee Jesus has just informed the disciples of the difficulties that lie ahead. • The transfiguration serves as an anchor for them to hold onto in the coming storm. • It foreshadows the work Christ can do in every ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:2-9

Denomination: Wesleyan

Going Home

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 9, 2006

This is our homcoming service, and I thought this was very appropiate time to talk about our eternal home!

Going Home Text: Revelation 22:1-5 1 And he showed me a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding from the throne of God and of the Lamb. 2 In the middle of its street, and on either side of the river, was the tree of life, which bore twelve ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Model Mother-In-Law

Contributed by Charles Clary on May 22, 2003

This sermon addresses a very common family problem, namely, the old in-law conflict.

Some years ago our Assemblies of God national radio program, Revivaltime, offered a highly controversial book to anyone sending a specified amount to the program. The book was written by a high profile daughter-in-law. In it she blasts her ex-husband and his famous family. The hot lava freely ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Friendship Factor

Contributed by Dr. Fred W. Penney on Nov 18, 2021

This message talks about the benefit of choosing your friends carefully. The key verse is Proverbs 13:20 - Walk with the wise and you will become wise.

Introduction – it's midnight – highway- breakdown – who to call? Text: Prov. 1:10-15 ( if sinners entice you... mugging/ drugs/ ...partying) *A message for the young... A message for choosing a friend... Culture says ? more connected than ever – lonelier than ever. ** Proverbs is a book of ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 13:20, Proverbs 22:24, Proverbs 1:10-15, John 15:13-15, Luke 15:1-2  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness The Art Of Servanthood Series

Contributed by Robert Malcolm on Apr 19, 2017

To be God's servants we must understand how become what He desires. The way God wants is not the way the world expects.

I Will Live In-Between #10 Descending Into Greatness: The Art of Servanthood (John 13:1-17) ~ Intro: 2 of the most popular TV shows have had similar things in common. The first is Extreme Home Makeover & the other from this season is Undercover Boss. Both of these show the value to helping or ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

God Knows My Name

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Oct 17, 2020

God knew Moses 's name God knows my name, God knows, my failures, God knows my intentions God knows me and still is willing to forgive us names God promises to go ahead of us and be with us always, even to the end of the age.

God Knows My Name Exodus 33:12-23 • I have heard knowing some ones name is connecting to their identity and individuality • Knowing someone’s name is helping that person to feel known, understood, and valued • In Exodus 33, God tells Moses, “I know you by name” your cherished you’re ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Watch Out Sheep!

Contributed by Don Schultz on Apr 25, 2012

Sheep watch out for wolves that look like sheep.

Friday Matthew 7:15 WATCH OUT, SHEEP! What is a wolf in sheep's clothing? Have you ever heard that before? Does it come from the Bible or is it just a religious cliché - beware of the wolf in sheep's clothing. It really comes from Matthew 7:15 where Jesus says, "Watch out for false prophets. They ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:15

Denomination: Lutheran

Training And Discipline Series

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jan 8, 2013

One thing that has been an arduous task for me is in disciplining these kids who have been used to an easy-go life and loitering the streets the whole day; they find it tedious to be confined in one place.

Training! 1 Corinthians 9:25 “Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.” Someone said: Training and Discipline is what modern believers need the most but want the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lessons Of Life By Jesus

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Nov 10, 2014

We learn through Christ teachings things that we can look for.

LESSONS OF LIFE BY JESUS There are many lessons we learn in life that Jesus for told in the Holy Bible. 1. Learning in the school of affliction. David speaks of this in his writing in Psalms. Psalms 119: 71 It is good for me that I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:1

Denomination: Baptist

How Has God Loved You? Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Apr 16, 2015

Since Christ loves you; you ought to reverence Him.

Introduction: "The love which brought the Son of God's love from heaven to earth, from earth to the cross, from the cross to the grave, from the grave to glory - that love which was weary, hungry, tempted, scorned, scourged, buffeted, spat upon, crucified, pierced - which fasted, prayed, taught, ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:1-5

Denomination: Baptist