Sermons on Wrong Attitude:

Conversations With God, Part 1 Series

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 10, 2004

4 Things Christians can do to honor God as they pray.

“Prayer is the process by which God helps us rearrange our priorities.” - Henry & Richard Blackaby, Hearing God’s Voice (Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman, 2002), 114. INTRO: Yogi Berra – “Let’s just let God watch the game, ok?” Biblical Fact: God’s prevailing power is released in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:5-13

Denomination: Baptist

When Sorrow Is In Tune With God

Contributed by Bruce Willis on Jul 4, 2007

This sermon deals with what can happen in our lives when we respond to sorrow in a godly way; it can bring about repentance, redemption as well as renewal.

Sorrow and heartache are common to all of us. To pass through life without feeling the hurt of disappointment, the sting of rebuke or the pain of unfulfilled desires is impossible. Sorrow is a part of life and it comes not only at the point of death, but at any sense of loss. The church at ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 7:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Let These Be Our Prayers

Contributed by Cesar Delgado on Jan 2, 2006

It is of great relief if we come to God’s presence for strength and encouragement and joy: PRAYER

LET THESE BE OUR PRAYERS 2Thessalonians 1:11-12 San Raphael, Prieto Diaz Sorsogon October 29, 2005 INTRODUCTION Christian life is not a “bed of roses.” We are not exempted from troubles and trials in our journey, as Christian. 1. People 2. Health 3. Circumstances Always remember that ...read more

Scripture: 2 Thessalonians 1:11-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Could Happen To You Series

Contributed by Gregory Neill on Jan 17, 2007

Part 7 in a series on Lamentations. Jeremiah reveals things that Isreal thought would not happen.

It Could Happen to You Lamentations 4:1-22 I. Introduction A. Things That Could Never Happen 1. In the Sporting Realm a) The sub four minute mile – Roger Banister (1954) b) John L. Sullivan could not lose – Jim Corbett (1892) c) UCLA basketball championship run (7 straight) – N.C. State in ...read more

Scripture: Lamentations 4:1-22

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Plague Of Complaining

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 10, 2007

Counselors say that complainers are the hardest people in the world to help. You can’t satisfy them, but they won’t let you stop trying, so you end up feeling trapped.

The Plague of Complaining Text: Phil. 2:13-16 13 for it is God who works in you both to will and to do for His good pleasure. 14 Do all things without complaining and disputing, 15 that you may become blameless and harmless, children of God without fault in the midst of a crooked and perverse ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:13-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Responding To Jesus- The Vital Place Of Repentance

Contributed by Adrian Warnock on Feb 17, 2007

What is Repentance? How should we respond to Jesus?

Responding to Jesus- the vital place of Repentance (Heb 6, but also first few chapters) Adrian Warnock Jubilee Church Lee Valley   What is preaching * Effective Christian preachers have a compelling vision of Jesus Christ which they communicate forcefully to their listeners to lead them to view ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How To Overcome Being Overwhelmed

Contributed by Dr. Jeremy Simpson on Mar 16, 2007

The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. David says that he is “overwhelmed” Psalm 61:2 Overwhelmed means to “throw a dark sheet over to create darkness.” All of us come into that point of our life sometimes when we feel like our life has been covered ove

HOW TO OVERCOME BEING OVERWHELMED--PSALM 61:1-4 Introduction--This is a low time in David’s life. Absalom has just been killed by Joab and the nation is divided. The Story is found in II Samuel 17-18. 1. David says that he is “overwhelmed”--Vs. 2 a. Defined - it means to “throw a dark sheet ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 61:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

The Character Of A Servant

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Jun 7, 2007

Here at the end of the book of Acts, we find Paul under house arrest, but still acting as a servant. What are the characteristics of such a servant?

Passage: Acts 28:17-31 Intro: I heard on the radio the other day that Acts is not a book of theology, but rather a book of history. 1. I agree to a point. It is the record of the early church and what they did. 2. but at the same time, it is a record of the works of God, and so we can ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:17-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Winning With People: Do For Others What They Cannot Do For Themselves Series

Contributed by John Maxwell on Aug 10, 2006

Too often, we don’t do more for others because we just don’t believe it will make much difference. We’re just adding a “drop in the bucket” we say. Joseph may have had no idea how much he was changing history—but I’m glad he chose to risk and offer what

“Do for Others What They Cannot Do for Themselves” GENESIS 41 Joseph and Pharaoh Joseph was an inmate, until Pharaoh needed what he had to offer. Joseph moved from prisoner to prime minister in Egypt because he did for Pharaoh what the leader could not do for himself. His gift made him ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:1-57

Denomination: Wesleyan

Stephen

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Dec 26, 2004

Stephen had rights - he could have walked away from the confrontation with the Jews - but as a Christian he had responsibilities. The challenge is how to balance these

Acts 7:51-60: Stephen Story: 26 Christians were executed at Nizhizaka Hill in Nagasaki, Japan on 15 February 1597. Amongst them was a young seventeen year old boy, Thomas Kosaki, who was to die for his Christian witness along with his father. He wrote a letter to his mother the evening before ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:51-60

Denomination: Anglican

A Lesson In Praise And Worship

Contributed by Dr. Phillip Paschal on Dec 30, 2004

MEETING GOD’S STANDARDS.

A LESSON IN PRAISE AND WORSHIP REV. 4:8-11 I. INTRODUCTION AS WE PILGRIMAGE ON THIS PLANET, WE ARE SURE TO BE EXPOSED TO THE LESSONS THAT LIFE HAS TO OFFER. MANY LEARN THE PAINFUL LESSON OF GRIEF AND HEARTACHE ASSOCIATED WITH DEATH, OR RELATIONSHIPS; WHILE OTHERS LEARN LESSONS OF JOY AND ESSTACY OF ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 4:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

Is God With Us?

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Jan 1, 2005

This is a Christmas sermon.

What is Christmas all about? In the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special, C. Brown cries out, “Will someone tell me what Christmas is all about?” Christmas is commercial. Read Isaiah 7:10-16. This passage tells what Christmas is really about: “God with us,” that is what Immanuel means. 1. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Do Us A Trick Series

Contributed by Dale Miller on Feb 7, 2005

Jesus tells the Pharisees that the only sign that they will be given is the sign of Jonah.

MUB 2-6-05 MATT 12;38-41 38Then some of the Pharisees and teachers of the law said to him, "Teacher, we want to see a miraculous sign from you." 39He answered, "A wicked and adulterous generation asks for a miraculous sign! But none will be given it except the sign of the prophet Jonah. 40For as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:38-41

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why A Church Covenant

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 1, 2007

Church members need to have an agreement concerning how they will conduct themselves with respect to the local church of which they are a part.

The context of this verse has to do with the use of tongues, and other spiritual gifts, in the church. While all churches certainly need to make the Bible their standard for faith and practice, different churches tend to interpret things differently. Therefore, it is wise for a local church to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 14:40

Denomination: Baptist

Sharing The Divine Plan Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Jan 31, 2008

Part of our Christian Stewardship of God’s word is learning to share our faith as commanded in Acts 1, in a permissive, pluralistic culture where people beleive in "God" but may not have the same understanding of "God" as do Christians.

In Jesus Holy Name February 3, 2008 Transfiguration Redeemer “Stewardship: Managing the Things of God” 4th in the series: “Sharing the Divine Plan” There are those who leave their mark on the world by doing great deeds. They lead victorious armies, write classic novels. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran