Sermons on Works Of The Flesh:

On Dealing With Bitter Waters

Contributed by J Bernard Taylor on Oct 6, 2008

How do you deal with the bitter waters of life?How do you deal with distress, disappointments, and frustrations. How did Moses deal with bitter waters in the wilderness?

On Dealing with Bitter Waters Is there anything more refreshing than a cold drink of water? On a hot summer day with the sweat pouring down your brow and your dry throat crying for relief from the thirst, is there anything more refreshing than a cold glass of water? A coke is good. An energy ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Into The Darkness Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Oct 18, 2008

This message focuses on how walking in faith during difficult times is the same as walking in the darkness without knowing what is around you.

Into The Darkness Scriptures: Hebrews 11:1; John 20:24-29 Introduction This morning I want to briefly talk with you about walking in faith. Do you know that in order to walk in faith you must become comfortable with being in the dark? I am not necessarily talking about the physical darkness, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attacking Apathy Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Oct 19, 2008

The church in Laodicea lost their passion for Christ; did they also lack forgiveness?

Attacking Apathy Revelation 3:14-22 Purpose: To show how the church in Laodicea was unknowingly lifeless. Aim: I want the listener to feel their own need for a closer relationship with Christ. INTRODUCTION: Today we are looking at the last of seven letters from Jesus Christ to seven churches ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

We Don't Have To Be Afraid Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 27, 2008

We can overcome our fears through our dependence on God.

A. The story is told about a General who was making an inspection the 82nd Airborne Rangers at Fort Bragg, N.C. 1. As the General reviewed the ranks of paratroop trainees, he carefully scrutinized one West Virginia recruit standing proudly at attention, jump wings and boots shined to perfection. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

No Fear Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Oct 28, 2008

Where there is no fear of Lord, there is no restraint from doing evil.

NO FEAR (of God) Genesis 20:11 “No fear”. It’s on clothing, it’s in commercials. But having no fear is stupid. Little children with no fear of heights can get hurt badly. Having no fear of boiling water on a stove leads to burns. Having no fear of getting hurt leads to reckless driving. It may ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 20:1-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

True Values: Faith Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 13, 2008

True faith is believing everything God is and says, and then acting upon it.

True Values: Faith Text: Heb. 11:1-6 Introduction 1. Illustration: Once two little girls, playmates, were counting over their pennies. One said, "I have five pennies. "The other said, "I have ten." "No," said the first little girl, "You have just five cents, the same as I. ""But," the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Methodist

Giving In The Old Testament Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Nov 16, 2008

This sermon examines giving in the Old Testament.

Introduction I would like to spend the next two Sundays looking at “God’s Guide for Giving.” Today I would like to examine “Giving in the Old Testament.” Next Sunday I would like to examine “Giving in the New Testament.” There are two reasons why I want to spend the next two Sundays preaching ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 14:17-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"The Truth About Sin " Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Nov 20, 2008

Deals with three False Statements About Sin. Each of the false claims about sin is introduced by John’s use of the term “if we say” (vv. 6, 8, 10) and is followed by John’s denial of that claim.

A Study of the Book of 1st John “Back To the Basics” Sermon # 2 “The Truth About Sin” 1 John 1:5-10, 2:1-2 Several years ago the noted psych-iatrist, Dr. Karl Menniger, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Painting God's Masterpiece Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Jun 13, 2009

Part 2 on leaving the land of WERE. Message focuses on how God gave us insight into what we can be through Christ if we accept it.

Painting God’s Masterpiece Part 4 Living In The Land of WERE Part 2 Scriptures: Deut. 4:9; 14; Matt. 13:54-58; Eph. 1:3, 11-14; Rom. 6:14-18 Introduction: Last week in part 3 of my series “Painting God’s Masterpiece” I focused on living in the land of WERE (Where Every Remembrance ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Life To The Fullest Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Jun 13, 2009

When we risk according to God’s purpose, we are greatly rewarded.

SERIES: BE SATISFIED “LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST” ECCLESIASTES 11:1-10 Chuck Swindoll tells about a sign along an Alaskan highway that reads: “Choose your rut carefully. You’ll be in it for the next 200 miles.” Lots of people are in ruts and don’t even know it. Most of us tend to ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commitment Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God From Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message on Commitment shows that if Trust is the foundation of all healthy relationships, Commitment is the life breath of them.

Commitment Part 2 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers February 14, 2009 We’re in our series on relationships right now, and last week we talked about trust, because all relationships are built on ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:31-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Forgiveness Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Jul 3, 2009

Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth. This message looks at forgiveness and, in a bit of a twist on the usual take on the topic, considers the question "Have you forgiven God?"

Forgiveness Part 7 in series Relating to God: What We Can Learn About God Through Our Closest Relationships On Earth Wildwind Community Church David Flowers March 21, 2009 Henri Nouwen wrote, “Forgiveness is the name of love practiced among people who love poorly. The hard truth is that all of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:22-23

Denomination: Free Methodist

But Because

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jul 7, 2009

We do not deserve anything from God except for His wrath and punishment . . . BUT BECAUSE of His great love for us, God who is rich in mercy made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in our sin - it is by His grace we have been saved!

The last two weeks, I have talked about how much God has blessed this nation; giving America more blessings than any other nation in the history of the world – including Israel. And I talked about how we now have a responsibility to do what we can to keep these blessings flowing for our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-4

Denomination: *other

The Certain Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

How To Beat The Holiday Stress

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jan 4, 2010

How focusing on the incarnation can help us avoid the stress of the holiday season.

This week I ran across a popular on-line Christmas card that probably summarizes the feelings of many people about the stress of the Christmas season. It read: Oh my gosh it’s almost here Santa and his Christmas cheer I still have so much to do Already I’m becoming unglued Scurrying about like a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Baptist