Sermons on Willing Hands:

How To Lose An Argument With God (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Marcus Naugler on Nov 21, 2001

In our quest to follow God’s leading we often find ourselves at a crossroad. It is at this crossroad that God requires us to change in order to remain in His will.

How To Lose An Argument With God (Part 2, The Call) Introduction: These past two weeks, we’ve been talking about Vision, God’s Calling, and these things are somewhat abstract. I hope you understand the direction God is asking you to go. If you don’t, then don’t worry-you are not alone. Many ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Obedience - Adjusting My Life To God's Series

Contributed by Matthew Stoll on Apr 10, 2008

Part 7. We must be willing to make major adjustments in our life to follow God, obeying him 100% if we want to be faithful and experience God.

We have been in a series titled “Knowing and Experiencing God” because, truth be told, many times in our Christian life we are just going through the motions. Perhaps we go to church on Sunday, maybe we do our daily devotions (reading the Bible & praying), generally we try to be a good person, do ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-20

Denomination: Methodist

The Time Has Come Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Aug 10, 2005

Throughout the Gospels we find references to Jesus’ work of redemption, and often we read, “His hour had not yet come.” But now it was at hand. These words of Jesus were prayed in the shadow of the cross.

“The Time Has Come” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts “These things Jesus spoke; and lifting up His eyes to Heaven, He said, ‘Father, the time has come. Glorify Your Son, that Your Son may glorify You’.” (John 17:1) “Some people pray by the yard; but ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1

Denomination: Congregational

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline And Compassion Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 27, 2012

Walking with God means we must be willing to mix discipline with compassion in the right ratios and in the right situations. There is a time to be firm and buckle down and a time to open your heart.

A Sane Perspective Upon Discipline and Compassion (Proverbs 19:14-15, 17-18) 1. Discipline and compassion are connected. For example, if teachers do not keep a class under control, students cannot learn and that affects their futures. 2. A school teacher injured his back and had to wear a ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 19:14-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Apostles Respected By People

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 13, 2017

The multitudes believed that their sick ones could be healed without the touch of the hands of the apostles, since they laid the sick on cots and couches in the streets in hopes that the shadow of Peter might pass over them.

November 18, 2013 By: Tom Lowe Lesson II.D.2.a: The Apostle's Respected By People (2:12-16) Acts 5.12-16 (KJV) 12 And by the hands of the apostles were many signs and wonders wrought among the people; (and they were all with one accord in Solomon's porch. 13 And of the rest durst ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:12-16

Denomination: Baptist

Getting Into The Storm Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Where is your faith? how long will you give someone the benefit of the doubt until you have to question them? how close are you willing to get?

Getting Into The Storm: Breaking Boundaries Lent #1, Mar 1 2009, Luke 8:22-25 Intro: It is dark, and you are on the water. It was fine when you set out, but out of nowhere the storm comes. The boat begins to fill with water, and although you are all bailing as fast as you can, you can’t keep ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:22-25

Denomination: Baptist

Taking No Chances

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 24, 2023

Incomplete obedience is disobedience. And yet, many fellow Christians attempt to serve God while living for the world. We need to discover the will of the Lord and courageously do that will.

“In the twenty-seventh year of Jeroboam king of Israel, Azariah the son of Amaziah, king of Judah, began to reign. He was sixteen years old when he began to reign, and he reigned fifty-two years in Jerusalem. His mother’s name was Jecoliah of Jerusalem. And he did what was right in the eyes of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 15:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up!

Contributed by David Simpson on Apr 20, 2020

Have you ever seen those football games where the quarterback is knocked on his back and another player offers him his hand to help him back up? Well, that’s what God does for us. 1 Peter 5:6 says: “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.”

Sermon June 9, 2019 David Simpson –Lanier Christian Church (for Galilee Christian Church Special Message) GET UP! I played organized football for two years. Yep, I played on the defensive line for the Baldwin County Shriners. Last year, I saw my coach, Bill Milines, and he loves to tell the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 5:6, 2 Samuel 12:21-23, 1 Kings 19:5-9, Jeremiah 8:4-5, Mark 5:41, Luke 22:46, Acts 22:16, Luke 15:20  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian Church

The Peter Principle

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 7, 2001

Peter’s character flaw was "I can do all things." Until he knew to place his life totally in Christ’s hands, he was the embodiment of the Peter Principle.

OPEN: I recently heard a radio announcer tell about a man who went through a drive up at a KFC restaurant. He ordered about $6 worth of food and then pulled up to give his money to the teller. He handed her a $200 bill. It had President George Bush’s picture on the front and on the back was a ...read more

Scripture: John 1:40-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Sprouting Wings To Fly

Contributed by James May on May 25, 2003

We all want to "sprout spiritual wings" to fly high in God, but are we willing "wait upon the Lord" so that he can give us the wings?

SPROUTING WINGS TO FLY Isaiah 40:31, "But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint." Everybody loves to think about the ability and power to fly. Even though there are a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I Must See Jesus

Contributed by James May on May 18, 2008

Zacchaeus did whatever it took to see Jesus. What are we willing to do? The closer we look, the better Jesus is. Answer his call today.

I MUST SEE JESUS By Pastor Jim May Luke 19:1-4, "And Jesus entered and passed through Jericho. And, behold, there was a man named Zacchaeus, which was the chief among the publicans, and he was rich. And he sought to see Jesus who he was; and could not for the press, because he was little of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Is Alive Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

The message shows that when Jesus died the church was filled with despair and fear, but when he arose it was transformed into a band of heroes willing to die rather than keep silent.

BIBLE MESSAGES ON EASTER Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Yahoo to homeorchurchbiblestudy.com bob marcaurelle Message 4 Annual Sermons: Vol. 5 No. 22 Text: 1 Cor.15:1-8;Luke 24:33 ff Concord Baptist Church: 1991 Bob Marcaurelle JESUS IS ALIVE! ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:33-35

Denomination: Baptist

Forgiveness For Cleansing Lesson 1 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jul 10, 2023

“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT)

“We know that God doesn’t listen to sinners, but He is ready to hear those who worship Him and do His will” (John 9:31, NLT) “Who may ascend into the hill of the Lord? Or who may stand in His holy place? He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who has not lifted up his soul to an idol, nor sworn ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:12, John 9:31

Denomination: Baptist

How The Holy Spirit Helps Us Use Let Downs For Our Advantage

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will.

1. The Holy Spirit assures us of God’s abilities to work everything together for good as long as we love God and obey His will. Paul wrote, "We are assured and know that God being a partner in our labors works together all things to fit into His plans for good to and for those who love God and are ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Conspiracy Against God

Contributed by Michael Sanes on Oct 14, 2003

Imagine the absurdity of conspiring against God, yet there are those who are willing to try. Ananias and his wife Sapphira agreed together to conspire against God.

Conspiracy Against God Text Acts 5:1-11 Intro: Illustration of botched conspiracies ·Conspiracy literally means to plot or scheme, to connive or work against Trans: Let us consider the "steps" of their conspiracy against God I. The Conspirators’ Plan 1. To deceive the church - for they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God