Sermons on Wiersbe:

Alive In Christ Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 4, 2015

1) Before being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:1-3) 2) Being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:4-6, 8-9), and 3) After being alive in Christ (Ephesians 2:7,10)

This past weekend saw the season finale of one of the most popular shows on TV: The Walking Dead. One of the most popular elements in this genere are the zombies. A zombie is a person who has died but who is nevertheless up walking around. To make matters even more gruesome, the body is not only ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10

Denomination: Other

Judgement Begins With The House Of God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 25, 2014

1) The Need (1 Corinthians 5:1–2a), 2) The Method (1 Corinthians 5:2b–5), and 3) The Reason (1 Corinthians 5:6–8) that the discipline should be imposed.

One of the common themes in modern news reporting is the "failure to act" story. Reporters mention attacks in places like Bagdad and Syria and how forces have failed to act to repel ISIS. We see how we must root out domestic forms of terrorism or face domestic terrorist attacks like the one ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 5:1-8

Denomination: Other

Ordered Steps-Numbered Days Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 24, 2010

1) Life before Death (Job 14:1-6) 2) Life after Death (Job 14:7-14)

One of the most difficult situations to deal with is the time of suffering and death. Not only is the situation difficult to comprehend, it can be difficult to help others in distress. Currently, the Bothwell’s are dealing with the apparent immanent death of Scott’s mom. We have been praying for ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-14

Denomination: Other

Gospel Of Life

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 26, 2019

In Colossians 1:1-8, the Apostle Paul’s shows how the Gospel of Life is 1) Received by Faith (Colossians 1:1–4a), 2) Rests in Hope(Colossians 1:5-8), and 3) Results in Love (Colossians 1:4b).

Colossians 1:1–8 [1:1] Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, [2] To the saints and faithful brothers in Christ at Colossae: Grace to you and peace from God our Father. [3] We always thank God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, when we pray for you, [4] ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-8

Denomination: Other

The Triumphal Entry Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Mar 19, 2016

1) The Faithful Arrival (Mark 11: 1– 7), 2) The Faithless Approval (Mark 11: 8– 10), 3) The Faithful Appraisal (Mark 11:11)

Carved into a towering cliff in central Afghanistan stood two gigantic statues. Hewn out of the living sandstone rock, they were figures of the Buddha, dominating the Bamiyan Valley which they overlook. The statues stood on the ancient Silk Road, the old trade route which stretched through ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Other

Gospel Of Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 25, 2021

With the Gospel, believers are: 1) Armed with the Mind of Christ (1 Peter 4:1), 2) Armed with the Life of Christ (1 Peter 4:2), 3) Disarming the life before Christ (1 Peter 4:3-5), and 4) Armed because of the Judgement of Christ (1 Peter 4:6).

1 Peter 4:1-6. [4:1] Since therefore Christ suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves with the same way of thinking, for whoever has suffered in the flesh has ceased from sin, [2] so as to live for the rest of the time in the flesh no longer for human passions but for the will of God. [3] For the time ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:1-6

Denomination: Other

Challenging Questions Concerning Christ

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Sep 14, 2002

It is possible to know someone for many years and yet not have truly perceived the intricate qualities of their real person. The same is true of the relationship between the saint and the Savior. Have we grasped who He is?

Challenging Questions Concerning Christ Text: John 14: 8-10 Intro: It is amazing sometimes that we humans can be so familiar with something or someone and yet somehow be oblivious to its or their real nature. It seems so contradictory to know, and yet not to know, at the same time. How ...read more

Scripture: John 14:8-10

Denomination: Baptist

Introduction To The Book Of Romans

Contributed by John Stensrud on Sep 22, 2002

A 3-part introduction to the Book of Romans

INTRODUCTION TO THE BOOK OF ROMANS An independent woman started her own business. She was shrewd and diligent, so business kept coming in. Pretty soon she realized she needed an in-house counsel, and so she began interviewing young lawyers. "As I’m sure you can understand," she started off with ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Looking For Directions? Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 4, 2002

In our politically correct pluralistic society seeking tolorance at all costs, Jesus is still THE WAY, THE TRUTH AND THE LIFE. We can trust Christ to bring us safly into His eternal presence.

Imagine a little league baseball team of six and seven-year olds learning how to play the game. Having once been a six-year-old eager to play the game and having coached little league, I know that many six and seven-year olds would rather just play the game than learn how. Now can you picture ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, John 14:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Can Good People Love God? Series

Contributed by Dave Weidlich on Oct 8, 2002

It’s a well-known fact that Jesus came to seek and to save those who are lost – the down-and-out. But what about the up-and-in? We are, and we live with, people who are not drug addicts, s and ex-cons. The folks we live with are highly educated, sophistic

Can Good People Love God? Rev. Dave Weidlich ~ Cooper Mountain Presbyterian Fellowship ~ Oct. 6, 2002 Read Zechariah 4:6 So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty. In our Luke passage, we find two people ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Oct 21, 2002

Jesus dealt with people in wisdom, compassion and respect when talking to them about their souls. We would do well to do the same.

The Salvation Of A Samaritan Sinner Text: John 4: 25-29 Intro: One thing that invariably stands out when reading about Christ’s personal dealings with people is His magnificent wisdom. Jesus knew just how to approach every person. He always knew how to get to the heart of the problem in a ...read more

Scripture: John 4:25-29

Denomination: Baptist

Get In Your Shape Series

Contributed by Michael Fordham on Oct 29, 2002

Discover your unique God-given SHAPE to be used and developed and consequently experience the blessings of serving God as you were equipped to do so.

Introduction: Are you in shape? Earlier this year I went and had a full check up, everything including chest xrays, and ekg. Everything came back fine. My cholesterol was in the normal range but my triglycerides were a little too high. The doctors office just said to watch my diet and not eat too ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-27

Denomination: Methodist

When Life Is Just Not Fair Series

Contributed by John Hamby on May 16, 2002

We run into problems when we try to impose our definitions of fairness on God.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 17 When Life Is Just Not Fair. Luke 7:18-35 Do you remember when you were young what your mom always said as you went outside to join the neighborhood kids in some kind of organized game, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:18-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth About Trials

Contributed by Ralph Juthman on May 16, 2002

A sermon about the purpose of trials in our life

TITLE: The Truth About trials TEXT: James 1:2-12 THEME: trials, faith, believers under test, testings, perseverance P.S. The Christian does not have to be a victim of his circumstance, but can have victory even in times of trials and testings. INTRODUCTION: Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-12, James 1:13-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Lord Of All Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Mar 13, 2002

Jesus presentation of Himself as the Lord of the Sabbath and its application for today.

A Study of the Book of Luke Sermon # 11 He is Lord of all! Luke 6: 1-11 “Sometime ago I heard about a pastor who was taking a Boy Scout troop on a tour of the church, explaining the meaning of the windows and some of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:1-11

Denomination: Baptist