Sermons on 5th Seal:

Are You The One

Contributed by David Tack on Jun 25, 2014

Lepers were considered infected folk that could not live within the camp. The disease was dreadful and caused ulcers on their bodies that were putrid, oozing, foul-smelling and horrific to look upon. Are you the one?

(12) And as he entered into a certain village, there met him ten men that were lepers, which stood afar off: (13) And they lifted up their voices, and said, Jesus, Master, have mercy on us. (14) And when he saw them, he said unto them, Go shew yourselves unto the priests. And it came to pass, that, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrating Our Independence By Imitating God

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Jul 4, 2014

How should we celebrate our independence from sin? Paul gives us the way in Ephesians 5 as beloved children Imitate God." If this were our focus as churches we would see revival, lives filled with the power of the Holy Spirit and transformation in lives

Intro: This Friday was the Fourth of July. The Fourth celebrates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence July 4, 1776 and freedom from the cruel rule of the British Empire. It is marked with Bar B Que, fireworks and going to the lake. Paul is calling us to a similar celebration in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Arise, My Child! Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jul 13, 2014

For Christians, death is merely a passage to life by faith in Christ only! When Jesus encounters people who need Him two things happen: 1) He willingly goes to where they are and, 2) they do whatever it takes to come to Him. We should live the same way!

Arise, My Child! Mark 5:21-43 Introduction - Jesus is demonstrated in this book as a “servant” -- Key verse: Mark 10:45, “For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many.” - Last week we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Showtime! Series

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 14, 2014

How should we practice our faith in a way that honors God?

Showtime! Matthew 6:1-18 In the previous verses of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus’ emphasis on how the Scribes and Pharisees had failed to teach the whole and intended council of God. They had twisted the Scripture and replaced the righteousness of God with their own standards of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praying In The Will Of God. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 15, 2014

Will you pray that God’s will be done in your lives? Will you be willing to live lives that encounter God’s mercy and grace. Will you pray knowing that you are in a rhythm of pray that will be answered for it is prayed knowing that his kingdom will come.

Praying in the will of God. Last week we looked at whole idea of reflecting on the words of scripture using divine reading or lectio divina. The passage of scripture that I brought was a prayer that was in itself a response to God’s answering prayer. King David was lifted from the slippery ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 40:1-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Enjoying The Full Gospel

Contributed by R. Escoanyelin Ortiz on Dec 1, 2011

TO PRESENT ALL THE BENEFITS OF THE GOSPEL

FEW BELIEVERS HAVE SEEN THE VISION OF THE FULLNESS OF THE GOSPEL. THE GOSPEL OF JESUS INCLUDES SO MUCH BLESSINGS THAT ONLY FAITH CAN ACESS THEM. THOSE GLORIOUS BENEFITS ARE LISTED IN ISAIAH 61. FIRST OF ALL, TO US ALL PREACHERS, WE NEED THE SPIRIT OF GOD TO POSSESS US: TO COME UPON US IN POWER ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 61:1-11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Has Thanksgiving Gone To The Dogs?

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Nov 19, 2008

Today let us not be forgetful, but let us be thankful!

HAS THANKSGIVING GONE TO THE DOGS Text: Ps. 103:1-5 Introduction 1. Read Ps. 103:1-5 2. Illustration: In his book FOLK PSALMS OF FAITH, Ray Stedman tells of an experience H.A. Ironside had in a crowded restaurant. Just as Ironside was about to begin his meal, a man approached and asked if he ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:1-5

Denomination: Methodist

Do You Feel Guilty?

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Aug 24, 2013

Many biblical characters have dealt with guilt!

Do You Feel Guilty? Aug. 25, 2013 Psalm 51:1-17 The scene was San Diego Superior Court. Two men were on trial for armed robbery. An eyewitness took the stand, and the prosecutor moved ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Power Power Power Series

Contributed by William Akehurst on Apr 8, 2019

We can do nothing without the POWER of GOD to change us. It is GOD's POWER that makes us HIS CHILD. Powerful Points to Ponder: 1. The Power of HIS WORD; 2. The Power of HIS CROSS; 3. The Power of HIS PRESENCE.

2019.04.03.SERMON.POWER POWER POWER William Akehurst, HSWC POWERFUL POINTS TO PONDER: 1. POWER of HIS WORD 2. POWER of THE CROSS 3. POWER of HIS PRESENCE (SPIRIT) REPENT for the KINGDOM is NOW. In other words, Now is the time to change Our ways Our thoughts To align with HIS 3 points to ponder ...read more

Scripture: John 1:12, Psalm 145:11, Romans 10:17, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Romans 15:13  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God’s Hand In The Land-1 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2017

1 of 2. Upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan the surrounding nations recognized their weak condition. When God’s power is obvious, those apart from Him perceive their frailty. When God’s hand is in the land...

GOD’s HAND In The LAND-I—Joshua 5:1 When ‘God’s hand’ is obviously ‘in the land’, great & life-changing things happen! The surrounding nations recognized their weak condition before the Israelite God upon hearing of Israel’s miraculous crossing of the Jordan. When God’s hand is clearly seen, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Birds And Marionettes: Free Will Vs. Predestination

Contributed by Ash Harmon on Aug 22, 2017

A brief look at free will from a Wesleyan prospective.

So today I would like to take a few moments to examine one of John Wesley’s most important observations of the faith and a cornerstone of the doctrinal standard of the United Methodist Church: free will. Hopefully, after today, you will be fully prepared to go toe-to-toe in a debate with your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:3-14

Denomination: United Methodist

The Story "God Builds A Nation” Series

Contributed by Clarence Eisberg on Sep 6, 2017

.. time for Plan “B” in a Plan “A” world. God decides to create a nation of special people. Leonard Sweet in His book: Jesus, A Theography writes: “The ultimate issue in the universe…..still today….. “who will be worshiped?” People must choose.

In Jesus Holy Name May 8, 2016 Text: Genesis 12:1-3 Series: The Story Redeemer “God Builds a Nation” On our Redeemer Facebook page our staff posted the video of the life story of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, from “The Story”. I loved the artist who drew that history on a chalk ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Tell Your Story Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 19, 2018

In today's world, a well told story will be heard regardless of the content. Luke tells Paul's conversion story, giving us a framework in which to share ours. Consider these thoughts from Scott Jewell, our Family Minister.

Read Acts 9:1-31. Pray. What is the most memorable sermon illustration you’ve ever heard? I’m pretty confident that the first thing that came to mind was a story. I’ll take it one step further- I’ll bet it was a personal story the preacher told on himself. If I’m wrong, you can collect an extra ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Fifth Bowl: Pain And Darkness Upon The Beast And His Kingdom Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Mar 7, 2018

The phrase “the seat of the beast” means the “seat” or “throne” which the representative of that power occupied, the center of Anti-christian domination and authority.”

Book of Revelation By: Tom Lowe Date: 4/8/17 Lesson: IV.B.6: Fifth Bowl: Pain and Darkness Upon the Beast and His Kingdom (16:10-11) Revelation 16:10-11 (KJV) 10 And the fifth angel poured out his vial upon the seat of the beast; and his kingdom was ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

Job's Ressurection

Contributed by Jerry Owen on Mar 9, 2018

Are trouble and suffering a sign of God's judgement in your life? How can a person persevere during great tragedy? The answers are found in the testimony of Job's life.

JOB’S RESURRECTION JOB 14:1-17, 19:23-27 Hurricane Katrina- Man who cancelled his flood insurance 3 weeks before Katrina. What terrible timing. I had a similar thing, although not as costly. I cancelled the insurance on our mini-van because and my daughter wrecked it and totaled it 4 months ...read more

Scripture: Job 14:1-17, Job 19:23-27, Luke 13:1-5

Denomination: Baptist