Sermons on Wonders:

The Book Of Acts, Part 10- Dying To Please Jesus; The Martyrdom Of Stephen Series

Contributed by Mark Strauss on May 4, 2006

Let’s see how it begins: •Verse 8 Now Stephen, a man full of God’s grace and power, did great wonders and miraculous signs among the people. •Stephen is obviously a multi-talented individual. He not only takes care of the widows, but he’s out there on

“Dying to Please Jesus” The Martyrdom of Stephen Acts 6:8-7:59 One of great movies of recent years is Amadeus, a mostly fictional account of the life of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. •The story is told from the perspective of Antonio Salieri, a fellow composer. •As a young boy, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Giving Thanks In The Mourning

Contributed by Philip Grose on Nov 24, 2004

We all struggle with the sin in our lives. Some days we wonder how we will ever measure up to the standards that God has commanded in his holy word. Paul came to the conclusion that it is only through Christ Jesus our Lord that we can hold on and propse

“Giving Thanks in the mourning” The residents of Lane County, on the Oregon coast, woke up one morning to a devastating find. A forty-five foot, eight ton pacific grey whale had died and washed up on the beach near the town of Florence. It had been a while since such a large whale had washed up ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Gospel Is Juicy Good News

Contributed by Mark Engler on Nov 9, 2002

We have some juicy good news to spread. Christ died on the cross and rose again and because of that the whole world can have eternal life through Him. That is so juicy of news that it should be flowing out of us everywhere we go. What a wonderful God w

Title: The Gospel Is Juicy Good News” Theme: The Gospel Subject: Spreading the Gospel Text: Phil. 2:19-24 Prop: Christians need to be enthusiastic about spreading God’s Word INTRO: I was sitting in the kitchen with mom one fall afternoon, I would say it was around 5:00 or 5:30pm. She was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:19-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mission Impossible ?

Contributed by Bob Soulliere on Feb 3, 2007

We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task?

Mission Impossible ? Start with Video of Wholehearted We sometimes give up before we even start. We look and say we can’t win or even make a difference. The world is to tuff to overcome. But I wonder is it we can’t or is it we really just don’t have the confidence to take on the task? The ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What's The Point?

Contributed by Jason Cole on Mar 12, 2007

Do you ever get tired or discouraged? Do you ever wonder what’s the point? Do you ever get tired of people rejecting your message? They aren’t rejecting you they are rejecting God. This message answers three common statements of discouragment and enco

“What’s The Point?” Introduction: Do you ever get discouraged? Do you ever feel that you are the only faithful servant of God left? Do you ever feel that you are not being effective what you are doing for the Lord? Do ever feel like the church is in a stand still? I do sometimes. Sometimes ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:58, 1 Corinthians 8:15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Is Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008

God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Other

Do We Forget Or Do We Just Brush Off The Reality Of It All?

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Nov 17, 2011

I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier?

Do we forget or do we just brush off the reality of it all? I must admit, my memory is not what it used to be but, last Saturday I thought to myself..."I wonder how many people have forgotten already what yesterday was all about?" How do we see Veterans Day? What makes a good soldier? Apostle Paul ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-4

Denomination: Baptist

I'll Fly Away

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jun 17, 2010

I often wondered, especially in times like these, why would the author use the word ‘GLAD’ when referring to this earthly life being over? Can we find a sense of Gladness even when a life has been cut so short and abruptly?

Dr. Wayne A. Lawson Perfected Praise Worship Center – OKC www.perfectedpraisewc.org Preached at Funeral – June 16, 2010 (Sermon adapted and revised from Rev. Bruce Ball’s 2006 sermon) TITLE: I’LL FLY AWAY SCRIPTURE: II TIMOTHY 4:6-8 / I CORINTHIANS 15:54 Today we are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Sided Coin

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Oct 12, 2010

Sermon series from the book of Galatians; A verse upon verse study.Key events mentioned: 1. God give the Gentiles the Holy Spirit. (Vs.8) 2. The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ brought salvation. (Vs.11) 3. God brought miracles and wonders to the Gentil

The Two Sided Coin Galatians 2:1-10 Then after fourteen years I went up again to Jerusalem with Barnabas, and also took Titus with me. 2 And I went up by revelation, and communicated to them that gospel which I preach among the Gentiles, but privately to those who were of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:1-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Joy Of Believing

Contributed by Christopher Young on Mar 29, 2010

I believe that there are three different type of people in this world, those who see the glass as ½ empty, those that see it as ½ full, and those who wonder why we're not using bottled water. It always amazes me to think about how we all complain about al

The Joy In Believing Philippians 3 1) Intro: i) Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., was a member of the U.S. Supreme Court for 30 years. At one point in his life, Justice Holmes explained his choice of a career by saying: "I might have entered the ministry if certain clergymen I knew had not looked and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Job Well Done Series

Contributed by Jim Drake on Jul 6, 2009

“Well done, good and faithful servant…. Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord.” That’s the testimony of a job well done. In today’s passage, we see another testimony of a job well done that gives us a wonderful picture of what we will see in that day when

http://brushforkbanner.blogspot.com/ In 1660, a Baptist preacher named John Bunyan was put into prison in England. What was his crime? His crime was simply that he was a Baptist and was preaching the Gospel in England. At first, his sentence was only three months. At the end of those three ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 6:15-19

Denomination: Baptist

How To Deal Part 1: How To Deal With Worry Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 1: How to Deal with Worry Intro: How many of you worry? We all have stress. In fact, at the top of your sermon section this morning, I want you to put down the thing that worries or bugs you the most. Now, it’s nobody else’s business, so you can put your hand over it. Ladies, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:38-41

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 2: How To Deal With Depression Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 2: How to Deal with Depression Key Scriptures: Jeremiah 20:7-18 Icebreaker: Intro: Did you know that even Christians get depressed? The prophet Jeremiah can share with us tremendous insights about depression in the Christian’s life. The other day, I saw the comic strip, “Hagar ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 20:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

How To Deal Part 3: How To Deal With Broken Dreams Series

Contributed by Stephen Collins on Sep 5, 2009

Ever wish life came with an instruction manual? We’ve all come to those points in life when we wonder where we can turn for answers to life’s tough problems. Fortunately, God has given us the roadmap for making the right choices in life.

How to Deal Part 3: How to Deal with Broken Dreams Key Scriptures: Genesis 50:15-21 Icebreaker: We are born dreamers. We all have heroes – people that we look up to and want to be like. As a kid, I especially loved to dream of being a sports hero. Out in our driveway, I’d dream out having 3 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 50:15-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Christ's Glory On Display Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Oct 7, 2014

At times we wonder if we are really displaying God's glory through our lives. We may also think how to go about it. Paul addressed this very issue with the Christians in Corinth. In fact this Sunday as we delve into God's Word we will see how can the ...

Opening illustration: On January 9th, 2007, Joshua Bell sold out Boston's Symphony Hall. Seats were nearly $100 each. Bell plays a violin worth more than $3 million and is one of the best musicians in the world. Three days later he entered a metro station in Washington, D.C. wearing casual clothing ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational