Sermons on 7 Lampstands:

Life Is Difficult Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #4 in the Truths we must believe series extracted from "Truths we must Believe" by Dr. Chris Thurman. Truth #4 is "Life is Difficult" and companion texts are John 16:33 and Gal. 6:7-8.

Title: Life is Difficult Series: TRUTHS We Must Believe #4 CHCC: August 26, 2012 John 16:33; Galatians 6:7-8 INTRODUCTION: In this series on TRUTHS we must believe, we’ve examined 3 truths so far: To err is human; You can’t please everyone; and last week Ronnie talked about the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:7-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Publius Chief Official Of Malta

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 3, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translati

I. EXORDIUM: Are you hospitable? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show practice of hospitality of CHRISTians is important to give gifts and supplies to a workman of GOD. IV. TEXT: Acts 28:7-10 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Near the shore where we landed was an ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:7-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Standing On The Rock

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Feb 23, 2012

While at rest healing from pneumonia I watched a documentary on the History channel about the Alaska Highway and how and why it was built. The attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7,1941 led to one of the greatest engineering feats of the century. Recogniz

Standing On The Rock. Ephesians 6:10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.11 Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

Wicked's Death

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 1, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a wicked man? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show the wicked's death not desirable. IV. TEXT: Proverbs 11:7 When the wicked die, their hopes die with them, for they rely on their own feeble strength. Pray: Oh, GOD, that we will not die as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoration - Hezekiah Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jul 10, 2012

Sermon #7 in the Untold Stories of the Old Testament deals with good King Hezekiah who restored temple worship after his evil father, Ahaz had shut down temple worship entirely. Text: 2 Chronicles 29

Series: Untold Stories of the Old Testament #7 Date: CHCC: July 8, 2012 Title: Restoration - Hezekiah Text: 2 Chronicles 29 INTRODUCTION: The Sermon today is about RESTORATION. You may or may not know that our church is part of what is known as the “Restoration Movement.” That ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 29:1-36

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

You Be The Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Sep 10, 2007

One of the most often quoted bible passages outside of church is from Matthew 7. Does this mean that Jesus expects his followers to never, ever make any kind of judgment of anyone or anything? Let’s find out.

Probably one of the most quoted scriptures in our culture is “Do not judge.” This is usually used in the context another determining that what someone else says or does is wrong. But is that really the intention of the passage or has the verse been sort of “proof-texted?” You know—I have a point ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

My Faith Looks Up To Thee : Draw Inspiration From God In Times Of Adversity

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Sep 16, 2007

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT OUR FAITH LOOKING UP TO GOD AND DRAWING INSPIRATION FROM HIM IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY AND HIGHLIGHTS THE FOLLOWING 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE

MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : DRAW INSPIRATION FROM GOD IN TIMES OF ADVERSITY ***************************************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. PASSION 2. PEACE 3. POWER 4. PROTECTION 5. PRESENCE 6. PROMOTION 7. PURPOSE THE MESSAGE MY FAITH LOOKS UP TO THEE : ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 121:1-2, Psalm 121:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Rest 101 Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2013

God’s rest is based on three things: 1) Personal faith (Hebrews 4:2–3), 2) Sovereign decree (Hebrews 4:5–6), and 3) Immediate action (Hebrews 4:7).

One of the most difficult times to be working is when many other people have the day off. For people in the general or emergency services, there are social or critical services that people avail themselves of, even on holidays. Although it can often mean earning a higher wage, it also can have a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 4:2-7

Denomination: Other

Constraints Of Restoration-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Feb 5, 2019

1 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel's Clock Series

Contributed by Leslie Tarlton on Jan 2, 2015

Daniel's Clock reveals more than the 2nd coming of Christ & 7 yr tribulation, it also defines the period known as "Time of the Gentiles" down to the actual season, give or take a few years, & the revelation of the abomination that makes desolate.

Daniel’s Clock, Pastor Les Tarlton, BA. Th.M., 3/24/2007 The contents of this sermon are other than the scripture is copyrighted. © I love the old Charlie Brown and Snoopy Cartoon; "Has It Ever Occurred to You That You Might Be Wrong?" August 9, 1976 That is what occurred to me when I ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Revival Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Dec 31, 2020

How God uses 1) The Preaching of the Word (Ezekiel 37:1-6), 2) The Prayer of God’s Servant (Ezekiel 37:7-9), and 3) The Power of the Holy Spirit (Ezekiel 37:5-14) to accomplish Revival.

Ezekiel 37:1-14 The hand of the LORD was upon me, and he brought me out in the Spirit of the LORD and set me down in the middle of the valley; it was full of bones. 2 And he led me around among them, and behold, there were very many on the surface of the valley, and behold, they were very dry. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-14

Denomination: Other

Show Me The Ways Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Jan 2, 2021

Moses was well trained, and educated in all the wisdom of the Egyptians and was powerful in speech and action (Acts 7:22), yet, he needed God's guide to lead the people, so he prays to God, teach me the ways.

Teach me your ways Exodus 33:12-23 Introduction: The text of Exodus 33:12-23 is the culmination of a series of new revelations of God’s identity and names throughout the book of Exodus. Moses pleads to see and know more deeply God’s “ways” (Exodus 33:13), God’s “glory” (Exodus 33:18), God’s ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Methodist

Funeral Service For Shirley Copeland

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Aug 6, 2020

I preached this funeral for my bishop because he was officiating his own mother's funeral on the same day. This was his cousin. It has been a wonderful dream to follow him in the pastorate and in ministry. 8/7/2020

Shirley Copeland Funeral Welcome and Opening Prayer Heavenly Father, we are here this morning to celebrate the life of and grieve the loss of Shirley. We need your help. Your promise is that You are the Comforter. You have promised that you suffer along with us. You know what it is like to be ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Seven Blessings Wisdom Gives!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Mar 3, 2019

There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. Here are 7 wonderful blessings that can be found in Proverbs 4:5-9 and can be yours.

SEVEN BLESSINGS WISDOM GIVES! James 1:5 (KJV) If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. There are many blessings that come from God. God says if we ask, He will give it without question to all who seek and ask. ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, Proverbs 4:5-9

Constraints Of Restoration-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Mar 18, 2019

2 of 7. God blessed Noah’s family with a restoration based on relationship. Man’s restoration is to be constrained/determined thru relationships. How do relationships constrain or determine our restoration? Restoration is constrained thru relationship with...

Series: SUPPLANTING The LEGACY Of WICKEDNESS—Genesis 6:9—10:32 A—GOD’s REMOVAL STRATEGY—Genesis 6:9-22 Toward Removing the Legacy of Wickedness B—GOD’s DESIGNED DESTRUCTION(& Salvation)—Genesis 7:1-24 C—SALVATION REALIZED(Getting to Normal)—Genesis 8:1-19 D—EXPERIENCING The VICTORY(Man’s ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:1-19

Denomination: Baptist