Sermons on 5th Seal:

Redeemed Series

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 17, 2011

This message is part of a series through the book of Ruth. This shows how Boaz was a type of Christ and how Christ today is our redeemer.

Redeemed Ruth 2:20-23 -we know the story Elimelech & Naomi moved to Moab with his family because of the famine in Bethlehem. -Elimelech died, his two sons married Moabitite women, Ruth and Orpah. Then his two sons died. This all happened in a ten year period of time. Naomi begin traveling back ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 2:20-23

A Gps For Life’s Journey Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Mar 29, 2011

We live in a security conscious age. What security is there for our journey through life now and in the future?

“Setting Troubled Hearts at Rest: A GPS for Life’s Journey” John 14:4-6 1,630,000,000. That’s the number of internet sites that deal with security. Is there any doubt we live in a security conscious age? But how do we know that number is significant? I googled two other terms and discovered that ...read more

Scripture: John 14:4-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Scandalous

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Jul 29, 2009

Do you really want to be like the Jesus who spent His life touching the lepers, going to the parties held by the sinners, letting His feet be anointed by the prostitute who washed them with her tears and dried them with her hair and kissed them with her l

Scandalous January 11, 2008 Mark 2:13-17 Intro: A friend of mine began his ministry quite well. He had some good early successes. He was a really strong teacher – he had a way of bringing the Bible to life, explaining it in fresh ways, which people could relate to. Maybe you’ve experienced ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Shows His Love For Us By Dying For Us And Being Resurrected

Contributed by Dennis Selfridge on Aug 2, 2009

Basic beliefs on what Christ has done for us

Jesus shows His love for us by dying for us and being resurrected Luke 1:1-4 As we come to this time of worship, I want us to be assured that the bible is to be the book that we hear the message from. Did you know that what we have in this book is the very word of God? There is no other book ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:1-4

Denomination: Wesleyan

I'm Safe In His Arms Series

Contributed by Clinton Smith on Aug 6, 2009

God knows how to keep me because I don’t know how to keep myself

Isaac Watts was born in Southampton, England, on July 17, 1674. His parents were Dissenters - that is, they were not members of the Church of England. They adhered to the Congregational faith. That was a serious matter at the time; Dissenters, depending on the tolerance of the monarch on the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1, Proverbs 29:25, Psalm 27:5

Denomination: Baptist

Tempting Proposition

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Aug 31, 2009

Convincing teenagers that temptation is a no-win proposition is hard to do, but this oft-neglected passage from Isaiah offers insight.

In the Broadway musical, “Guys and Dolls,” there is a line where Sky Masterton (the Marlon Brando role in the film version) shares some advice that his father gave him. Sky is a gambler and the entire play revolves around a certain bet that he makes which pays off in a way he isn’t expecting. But I ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 28:14-20

Denomination: *other

Yahweh’s (יהוה) Blessing Never Breaks Series

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on May 31, 2010

In a world of broken promises, there’s only one name for you to trust no matter what. The Lord (יהוה), our Triune God, is gracious and faithful. Parts: A. His name guarantees his blessing. B. Their actions fulfill it.

Text: Number 6:22-27 Theme: Yahweh’s (יהוה) Blessing Never Breaks A. His name guarantees his blessing B. Their actions fulfill it Season: Pentecost 1c Date: May 30, 2010 Web page: ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27

Denomination: Lutheran

Iron Man - The Power Core Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jun 27, 2010

The power core that enables Iron Man to a superhero. But while his power core isn’t even remotely possible, we have a source of power within us that goes far beyond anything man has ever created.

OPEN: (Video from the first Iron Man movie of Anthony Stark having his assistant Pepper Potts replace his power core. Begins with Stark contacting Potts asking “How big are your hands” and ends with Stark thanking her for her help) What you just saw was Iron Man’s assistant replacing his power ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Praying Church

Contributed by Sean Harder on Jun 19, 2009

Jesus called the temple a "House of Prayer". Is the church a house of prayer today? Do we believe prayer is still powerful? Nothing is more powerful than a church that prays together.

“A Praying Church” Acts 4:23-31 May 17, 2009 Today I would like to share with you about what is probably the most important activity of each Christian and the church as whole, prayer. I know for a fact that some Christians only pray at meal times and it’s often a repetitive, shallow one. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-31

Father Abraham Had Many Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Jan 18, 2010

This message is the next in an expository series through Romans.

“Father Abraham Had Many” Romans 4:1-12 November 23, 2008 My parents are “slides people”. What I mean is this: go to the Harvey home in VA, and you won’t find photo albums. No, early on, my dad decided to use slides to document the Harvey ...read more

Scripture: Romans 4:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Christianity Is The Greatest, Part 2 Series

Contributed by Jim Blevins on May 2, 2009

An exegesis of Hebrews 1:2,3 showing the superiority of the religion of Jesus Christ over all other religions of man

“Christianity Is the Greatest” - Hebrews 1:2,3 INTRODUCTION: Is Christianity really so different than all the other religions of the world? What makes us Christians believe that the religion of Christ is so unique? Is it not just another way to heaven? The reality is that since the Bible is ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:2-3

Denomination: Independent/Bible

First Words Of The Risen Christ

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

First words from the Risen Christ

First Words of the Risen Christ – John 20:1-18 Gladstone Baptist Church – 8/4/07 am Introduction Happy Easter – Christ is Risen. That is a fact of history that can not be denied and I pray this morning that it is as real to you as it was to those who witnessed Jesus in the flesh. Over the last ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

God's Consecrated Ones Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Nov 2, 2009

Isaiah’s prophecy reveals that God will accomplish His will - with or without us.

Take your Bibles and open them to Isaiah Chapter 13 as we continue our journey through the Old Testament prophecies regarding the “Day of the Lord”. In his first 12 chapters, Isaiah deals primarily with God’s judgment against Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness to Him. But now in Chapter 13, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 13:1-22

Denomination: Baptist

Life's Two Choices Series

Contributed by David Scudder on Nov 22, 2009

The Bible is clear that there are only two choices when we are confronted with the one true God. Sadly, those choices have been muddied by modern American Christianity. For example, does God hate? For the last 80 years or so the theme of much of the pr

Purpose: To describe the glorious reign of Christ. Aim: I want the listener to understand the consequences of following or not following Christ. REVIEW: 1:1-20 I. John’s Vision of the Past "the things which you have seen" 2:1-5:14 II. Christ’s Vision of the Present "the things which ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:4-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Extravagant Love

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

Extravagant Love (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Matthew chapter 26 verses 6 to 16 Ill: Two brothers were getting ready to boil some eggs and then to colour for Easter. • "I'll give you £1 if you let me break three of these eggs on your head," said the older one. • "Do you promise?" asked the younger brother. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:6-16

Denomination: Brethren