Sermons on Wisdom From Above:

Steadfast Or Intolerant

Contributed by Terry Frazier on Mar 2, 2013

In a world filled with political correctness, Christians have a duty to stand up and speak the truth. Believers have to stand steadfast to the principles taught to us in Scripture. We are to proclaim the truth no matter what the world will say in response

Steadfast Or Intolerant? As Christians, we often hear the world talk about intolerance and how that word applies to us as Christians. We have talked about the words tolerance and intolerance before and how the politically correct people in this country have hijacked these words and have used them ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58

Denomination: Baptist

"Tripping Over The Furniture" Series

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Nov 28, 2012

A sermon within a series which faces the question which has plagued humankind more than any other.

1 Corinthians 13:1-13 “What Gives Life Meaning?:Tripping Over the Furniture” What gives life meaning? This is the question which has plagued humankind more than any other question. Is it consumer goods? Is it money? Is it the accumulation of stuff? Is it ease? Is it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: United Methodist

Charge It To Christ

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 20, 2013

To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you frequently charge to your credit cards? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To enumerate the ways CHRIST have validated us and exchanged His life for us. IV. TEXT: Philemon 1:18 (Amplified Bible) And if he has done you any wrong in any way or owes anything ...read more

Scripture: Philemon 1:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Signs At The End Of The Age

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 10, 2010

Signs at the End of the Age (PowerPoint slides available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Signs of the end of the age (2) Reading: Luke chapter 21 verses 25-38. Ill: • Charlie Steinmetz was a dwarf, ugly and deformed, • But he had one of the greatest minds in the field of electricity that the world has ever known. • Steinmetz built the great generators for Henry Ford in his first ...read more

Scripture: Luke 21:25-38

Denomination: Brethren

Why Suffering Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Jul 5, 2010

How can we explain the existence of suffering in a world made by a loving and omnipotent God?

This is a series based on and heavily dependent on Timothy Keller’s Best Seller "The Reason For God" for which I’m deeply grateful. It uses much of his argument though with various additions by myself or the other preachers of the series. Why do bad things happen to good people? Why ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Choice Is Yours Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jun 24, 2011

At the end of the Sermon on the Mount Jesus makes it clear - we all face a choice as to the sorts of people we are going to be. Who are you?

Message Have you ever been watching a movie or tv show where they are driving in the car. It is amazing how long they can talk for and nobody is looking out the front windscreen. (Have a pretend conversation). Now, if you did that it real life you would be dead wouldn’t you. But the reality is ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:13-29

Denomination: Baptist

Attitudes And Assets

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 7, 2011

Sermon about giving

Our Attitudes and Our Assets 2 Corinthians 8:1-15 Key Verse (5) Introduction: And the Bible has an awful lot to say about money, and so while it may not be the most comfortable of topics it is a very necessary topic, and so even though I am not an expert nor claim to be the best of examples ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

Faithfulness - Resolved Or Reluctant?

Contributed by Jack Woodard on Jul 7, 2011

In a day when so many were reluctant to be faithful to their Lord, Daniel resolved that not matter what, he would be faithful. Why is it that so many who claim to be Christians lack the resolve that Daniel possessed? Why must we be resolved to never compr

TEXT: DANIEL 1:1-8 TITLE: FAITHFULNESS – RESOLVED or RELUCTANT? AUTHOR: JACK WOODARD Daniel Resolved To Be Faithful, Even Though He Knew He Would Be Thrown To The Lions For Doing So. INTRODUCTION: All of us are familiar with the story of ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Table Manners

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

Do we look to exhalt ourselves or humble ourselves?

Luke 14:1 NIV One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee, he was being carefully watched. 7 When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: 8 "When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:7-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Polished Arrow

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Apr 8, 2011

This is a sermon about God’s purpose for you and God’s purpose for the church. We are polished arrows meant for a very special purpose!

Isaiah 49:1-7 NIV (Will be read later in the sermon) A Polished Arrow [The Light Revealed: As Inclusive] To bring up a bit of background to this morning’s text… it comes in a time in Israel’s history that is filled with troubles. To help prepare us for this text, we need to have a quick ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

You Can Go Your Own Way Series

Contributed by Ken Mckinley on May 18, 2011

The 25th installment in our series on the Book of Genesis. In this sermon we look at the separation of Abraham and Lot, and the reasons and results of that separation

You Can Go Your Own Way (Genesis part 25) Text: Genesis 13:1-18 By: Ken McKinley (Read Text) Now if you remember last time, Abram had gone to Egypt because of a famine. His faith was tested, and he failed the test. But even though he failed, God showed Himself to be faithful, even when Abram ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Being Juicy Fruit Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Nov 16, 2009

While there are basic competancies that promote an emotionally healthy spirituality, there are also competancies that help us move outside of ourselves. Without getting outside of ourselves we will stunt our growth emotionally and spiritually.

Back to School Being Juicy Fruit Galatians 5:22-25 November 15, 2009 We have spent a lot of time talking about and emphasizing a lot of personal competencies for emotional health. They provide the foundation for the rest of life. They provide the foundation for dealing with the next level of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-25

Denomination: Church Of God

The Real King

Contributed by Christopher Martin on Nov 22, 2009

A Sermon for Christ the King Sunday preached on 11/22/2009 at Our Saviour’s Lutheran Church, Audubon, Iowa.

Today is Christ the King Sunday, the final Sunday of the church year, so it would seem appropriate to sing the great hymn “Crown Him with Many Crowns”, and in addition, to talk about kingdoms. Today in our Gospel reading, we are taken into a conversation between two different kings. And it is ...read more

Scripture: John 18:33-37

Denomination: Lutheran

What’s In Your Job Description?

Contributed by Thomas Bowen on Mar 4, 2010

Being too comfortable can lock us into our ways. We hide behind the walls all to often. But there are others ways of being visable.

What’s in Your Job description? Ephesians 4:11-16 There was once a farmer that frequently described his Christian faith by saying, “Well, I’m not making much progress, but I am well established!” One spring he was hauling some logs on a trailer. It has been especially ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:11-16

Denomination: Congregational

Step Out Of The Boat But Only At His Command!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Sep 16, 2011

Stepping out at God's command may seem foolish and downright impossible at times if not dangerous to our supposed well being, but a miracle may not be realized otherwise!

Mat 14:22-33 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there alone. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal