Sermons - A - F
Last updated: December 16, 2003
NOTE: The following sermons are not in alphabetical order. The newest additions are on the top of this list.
All is Loss -
Christianity is
not cheap. There are some costs to being a faithful, dedicated Christian. What
does Jesus teach about the cost for following Him?
Equal with God - Many think of Jesus as
something less than God. Jesus IS God in the full sense of the definition. He is
powerful, eternal, all-knowing. Every attribute about God applies to Jesus.
Beware of Dogs - Paul gives some clear,
plain, simple warnings. There are dangerous dogs in the church. This sermon
looks at some various "breeds" of dogs in the Bible.
5 Kernels of Corn - Thanksgiving sermon - Here
are some things for which we ought to be grateful. Use this list as a beginning
place for your thanksgiving to God.
1 Generation - Here is a sobering thought.
We are always only one generation away from apostasy. If we do not teach our
children, the message of the gospel will be lost in one generation. The doctrine
and faith that we have will disappear.
Angry God - Most people have a view of God as
kind, gentle, compassionate and love. However, the Bible also teaches that God
has an angry side. This sermon looks at anger - human and divine. What can we
learn from the anger (wrath) of our God?
9 / 12 - All Americans know the numbers 9/11. But did
this traumatic event have life-changing effect on us? This sermon is preached 2
years after the attack on the terrorist attacks. What lessons have we learned?
Can God Deliver Us? - The king asked Daniel if
his God was able to deliver him. How powerful is the God we worship today? Can
God deliver us?
Beginning Corner - To understand what is
included in the New Testament church and what is outside the borders of the
kingdom, you need a beginning corner. (This is a chart sermon - photo of chart
is included.)
4 Stages of Life - We need to be aware that we
can settle into a life that loses our zeal and excitement for the Lord. This
sermon will show you some ways to keep your faith alive. We must avoid spiritual
stagnation.
Accepting Jesus - Many preachers urge people
to "accept Jesus." What does this mean? What demands are included in the
requirement to accept Jesus?
Prophecies about the Birth of Christ -
There are many prophecies concerning the birth of Jesus that prove He is the Son
of God. Coincidence would not happen that many times.
Cheerful Giver - What can we learn about
giving from the widow who gave 2 mites? How can I be a cheerful giver?
Duties of the Church toward Elders
- Today we are installing additional elders. This sermon will look at the
responsibilities we as a congregation have toward these men.
Blessings of Obedience - I know
that I ought to obey the commands of the Bible, but are there some special
blessings on those who obey God? YES!
Frog Shoes - In my long collection of "Frog"
sermons, this is the latest. What kind of shoes do frogs wear? What kind of
shoes are you wearing? Are your shoes ready for the task before us?
Direction from God - This sermon
seeks to understand how God communicates with us to direct us in the right way.
What are some of the means and methods God uses to guide us?
Direction from God 2 - This is part
2 of the sermon above.
Are Angels Active Today? - There is much
confusion about angels and their work. Do we have guardian angels? What are
angels doing today? Are they active on earth?
Food and Fur - Are Christians supposed to
eat meat or wear animal furs? There are several groups that protest the use of
animals for research, meat, hide or fur. What does the Bible teach? What is
God's view?
Elder Authority - The last in the series
on Elders. This sermon looks the duties and authority of elders. Do elders have
authority? In what areas do they have power to make decisions?
Elder Qualifications - Positive -
This is part 2 of a study of the qualifications for elders. A chart shows each
qualification in 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1; gives the meaning of the word; and a
question to ask about a person being considered for the office of elder.
Elder Qualifications - Negative -
This outline is a simple chart listing each of the negative qualifications, the
meaning of the word, and a question to ask about those being considered for
appointment to the eldership.
Are the Fences Moved? - Job was protected by
a wall of spikes. What happens when the fence is taken down? What about your
life? Are you faithful only when the fence is up?
Do's and Don'ts for a Stay in the Lion's Den -
Like Daniel, we find ourselves in a den of lions. What can we do? How can you
survive your time in lion's den? Learn some lessons from the example of Daniel.
Can God Deliver Us? - God delivered in the Old
Testament, in the New Testament, and He can deliver today.
Angry with God - When life becomes
harsh, we become angry with God. Jonah is a case of one who was angry at God for
the death of a vine that was giving him shade.
David: True Story - Many have not heard an important
part of the story of David and Goliath. The Bible story books skip an important
part of this story.
Faith that Inquires - Faith is not blind,
a leap into the dark. It is based on evidence and substance. Faith will ask,
"Why?" This is not doubt. It is a faith that inquires.
God's First Command - Before sin. Before weeds.
In the paradise of Eden there were commands to be followed by Adam and Eve. This
sermon examines the first command of God.
Build it, They will come - Jesus built the church.
If the church is built on faith in Christ, on the proper foundation, and with
the proper motives and mission - they will come.
Christ's Prayer - In the prayer of John 17 -
Who did Jesus pray for? What did he pray for? Does this prayer still apply to us
today?
Church Membership - What does it mean to "place
membership" with a local congregation? Can I just be a member of the church at
large? What does membership mean?
Camel Soup - Jesus talked about some who swallow
camels (eat camel soup). This term was used to describe the Pharisees of Jesus'
day. Are there any camel soup eaters around today? Lots of them!
Whistles and Wicks (Spiritual Burnout) - Isaiah uses
some graphic words to describe the believer who gets burned out, exhausted, and
weary. Are you a broken whistle or a burned out wick?
3 Hats of Jesus - Jesus wears many hats (has many
different jobs). This text looks at 3 of the many hats Jesus wears.
A Changing World - We resist change. But changes come
anyway. What can change? What must not change? How can we adjust to our rapidly
changing world?
3 New Testament Fools - There are many living the
life of a fool. The fool is not just silly, he is dangerous - to others and
especially to himself.
4 Stupid Things - Sometimes even the
faithful do stupid things. Here are 4 things Abraham and Sarah did. We often
repeat their mistakes.
Aim for Joy - How can we have deep joy? We
often seek happiness (temporary) when what we need is an abiding joy that comes
from our relationship with Christ.
First Prayers in the Bible - The first
mentions of prayer in the Bible teach us some important lessons about prayer in
our lives.
Frog in a Pit - Discouragement can keep us
from getting out. How should a Christian respond to negative criticism?
Act Your Age - God expects us to "grow up" in
Christ. Too many Christians are acting like small children.
Baptism (a chart sermon) - This
chart lesson (a photo of the chart included) answers most
questions on baptism.
Wells of Salvation - Salvation is
a deep subject. This is a study of the deep wells of salvation.
Double Minded Dads -
Father's Day sermon on the need for fathers to provide leadership
in the home.
Blood of Jesus - This is a
sermon of scripture mixed with songs that teach there is power in
the blood of Jesus.
Easter: Fact and Fiction - How did 1st
centruy Christians celebrate the resurrection of Christ?
If a man die, shall he
live again? - What happens after we die? Where will we go?
What will be our eternal destiny?
Comeback Trail When we
leave God, can we come back?
When Church and State Collide
When to affairs of the state become a concern of the
church?
Are you Sure?
Christians do not have to live in doubt about where they will
spend eternity.
Days of Creation Were
the 6 days of creation 24-hour days or long eras of time?
When your church leaves you
What should you do when your church (or organization)
changes?
How to Boil a Frog Sin
can sneak up on us slowly until the unimaginable has become
acceptable.
$3 of God Many want just
enough of God to remove guilt.
Creation Lessons Here
are some lessons we can learn from the creation.
Created Equal Are all
men created equal? Why are we so different?
Christmas Celebration
What does the Bible teach about the celebration of
Christmas?
Big Deal Some scoff at Jesus.
Here is what the big deal is about Jesus.
Achan What did Achan do what was
so bad?
Body of Christ The
church is compared to a physical body.
Cleaned Up Cleaning our
life is more important than cleaning our body.
Courage It takes courage to be a
leader in the church today.
Dont Discourage Mark
9:38-40 is often misunderstood.
Dangerous Prayers
Prayer can be dangerous.
Empty Nest Marriages must
adjust as children leave the nest.
Coronation of Christ
We must crown Jesus KING of our lives.
In the Borderland Some are
near, but not in the kingdom.
Bible certainties
Here some truths you can be certain about.
Fine art of frog kissing
Turning a frog into a prince requires a special skill.
6 kinds of families You
have a family relationship in the church.
Choose for yourselves We
are free to make moral choices.
3 points about the judgment
Judgment is coming. Are you ready?
Anemic Christians Many are weak
and sickly.
Friend of God Here is
how to have God as your friend.
Fishers of men
Catching men is like catching fish.
Fell among thieves The
world is stealing good words from us.
Language of Ashdod We should
speak as the Bible speaks.
Power of forgiveness
Forgiveness is a powerful thing.
2K or not 2K, Y?
What if I could live 2,000 years?
Church and the Civil War
How did the church deal with the strife of the civil war and not
become divided?
Burdensome commands Does God
make demands on us that are too difficult for us to obey?
Avoid resolutions (1)
Dont make promises you cant keep.
Avoid resolutions (2)
This sermon is part 2.
Faith is the victory
Faith gives us the courage to win the battle with Satan.
Break me, Lord God must take
us, break us, and make us.
Blessings on Earth
Heaven is in the eternal. We also are blessed here and now.
Some Assembly Required
Some seek to construct God to fit their desires.
Your first love – What is meant by the phrase,
“left your first love”?
Second Mile We must travel the 2nd
mile in our relationships.
Death Penalty God is
serious about sin and the punishment of sin.
Blood of Christ
Examine the what and when of the blood of
Christ.
2000: Doom or Hope?
There are many Y2K doomsayers.
Because we were Baptized
What are the results and blessings of baptism?
3rd Generation
There are some dangers to being the 3rd
generation.
3 Vital questions
Faith in Jesus is essential to salvation.
Its About Time We
postpone and delay. It is time to get serious.
Deacon Servers Deacons
must provide leadership.
Christian Education
Our teens need to attend a Christian College.
Bag with Holes A
study of wasted, fruitless effort.
If frogs had Wings We waste
a lot of time wishing things were different.
Gifts without Cost Here are
some gifts that do not cost money.
Try, Try Again Balak kept trying
until he succeeded.
Convictions How deep is your
faith? What would you die for?
Colors of the Cross The
colors of the cross teach some important lessons.
Bones of Christians
Here are some bones in the body of Christ.
Frustrated God God is
frustrated when we reject Him.
Ball of Fire How can we
on fire for the Lord?
Jesus in the O. T.
What was Jesus doing before Bethlehem?
3 to get Ready Here
are 3 approaches to get people ready to work.
Has the Fire Gone Out? Have
you lost your zeal and excitement?
FROG This sermon says that we must
Forever Rely On God.
Contrary Winds How can
you sail when the wind is against us?