Sermons on 70 Palm Trees:

Nick At Night (Nicodemus)

Contributed by Arlen Payne on Aug 7, 2002

Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. Did he come on his own behalf or was he on a mission for others. He stated what he knew about the Lord. Like the world he knew about Him, but he didn’t KNOW Him.

Nicodemus John 3:1-3 Intro: Nicodemus came to Jesus at night. I have been thinking about Nicodemus and his conversation with Jesus. 1. The man who came. Vs 1 -Nicodemus – “conqueror”. -He was religious – “a Pharisee” --A sect that strictly kept the law. --They also added to the law. ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Saver

Contributed by Troy Mason on Aug 23, 2002

God is the giver of life

The Life Saver 1Kings 17:7-24 Introduction: I remember the commercials from the 70’s where someone would lose a game or mess up something important, and a person nearby would offer them a Life Saver candy to cheer them up. Well, whenever I feel the need to be lifted up, I need look no further than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:7-24

Denomination: Baptist

Live The Life

Contributed by David Dewitt on Oct 21, 2001

We are called to live in the life giving power of Jesus because we have been justified by faith.

Live the Life Romans 5:1-11 June 1998 Introduction Some 70 percent of Americans believe that "most churches and synagogues today are not effective in helping people find meaning in life, "George H. Gallup Jr., America’s leading pollster and a committed Christian, reports in the recently published ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Church Of God

Leap Year

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Feb 10, 2008

In Leap Year, an extra day is given, but our days on Earth are few and uncertain, unlike God who is eternal but through faith in Jesus we may have eternal life with Him.

One of the most frequent words in the Bible is the word ‘Day’. It’s used many hundreds of occasions because we’re living in time. When God created the world Genesis tells us it was over 6 days – how long those days were is not really known but on each we’re told ‘there was evening and there was ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 90:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Get Up And Look Again!

Contributed by Johnny Knight on Jan 26, 2010

It takes time for a: -Vision... Provision...Revival...Blessing...to come through.

GET UP AND LOOK AGAIN! Text: Habakkuk 2:1-3 “I will stand on my watch and set myself on the rampart, and watch to see what He will say to me, and what I will answer when I am reproved. Then the Lord answered me and said: ‘Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, the he may run who ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1-3

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Gospel Today!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jul 18, 2009

THE POWER OF GOSPEL TODAY! Why does the Gospel still have power today? In this outline we point out some very simple truths we see in Word of God! If we can get people to hear and believe the Word of God then the Power of the Gospel can and will work in t

THE POWER OF GOSPEL TODAY! Why does the Gospel still have power today? In this outline we point out some very simple truths we see in Word of God! If we can get people to hear and believe the Word of God then the Power of the Gospel can and will work ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:1-8

Cry Out To Jesus

Contributed by Shawn Rose on Dec 21, 2008

Remember to cry out to Jesus any time you need Him.

CRY OUT TO JESUS Text: Psalm 70 Introduction: • Have you ever been in a situation where you needed help and you needed it right now? • Matthew 14 – Jesus walks across Sea of Galilee in midst of storm • Fear; “It is I; be not afraid” • Peter steps out on water, starts to sink; one of shortest ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 70:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Questions About Eternal Life Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Nov 9, 2005

A. Are You Sure That You Have Eternal Life? B. Make Sure by Coming in Faith to Christ Today

Questions about Eternal Life Series on 1 John 1 John 5:11-13 Introduction A. Life Is Short at Its Longest 1. The psalmist’s conclusion: 70-80 years (Ps. 90:10) 2. Our average life span is still in that range B. Jesus Came to Offer Something Better 1. "Everlasting life" (John ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

Eclipse Of The Sun - Return Of The Son

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 17, 2017

A brief sermon/devotion based on the solar eclipse of August 21, 2017 and how it compares to the return of Christ

Eclipse Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse is coming to a town near you! The path of totality is just miles from Gainesville. The whole process of the moon blocking the light of the sun will take place over three hours. In Clayton, GA (where you can see the total eclipse) ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7

Denomination: Christian Church

Bethlehem, Newtown, And Incarnation

Contributed by George Durham on Dec 23, 2012

There are many similarities between the darkness into which Jesus was born in Bethlehem and what we now face in the darkness of the Newtown massacre of the innocents.

Bethlehem, Newtown, Incarnation? So what does this mean to me today? Luke 2: 1-7 (current news tie in: Did you know that NEWTOWN, Connecticut was listed as #5 in 100 SAFEST CITIES! 14,612 MURDERED last year in U.S. 281 Every Week!/ 40 Every Day! IT SHOULDN’T SURPRISE US THAT WE NEED TO ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: United Methodist

The Last Days

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 17, 2013

A prophecy which Micah shares in common with Isaiah.

IN THE LAST DAYS. Micah 4:1-5. So far in the book of Micah it has been a message of doom and gloom for the recalcitrant people of God, with just a glimmer of hope for the faithful remnant. But as the dark clouds gather over Jerusalem, the prophet lifts up his eyes and sees the sunshine beyond ...read more

Scripture: Micah 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Interview Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 16, 2015

What makes a marriage work? How do families in your congregation keep it together and avoid divorce? In this presentation, I interviewed 6 different couples in our church and exposed the strengths and weaknesses we all have in keeping a marriage together?

For the Valentine’s Day Weekend, in place of a sermon we held an interview on stage with 3 of our solid couples from the congregation (3 in each of our two services). Since the Apostle Paul told Timothy and Titus that Elders must be good husbands and fathers we believe there’s a high ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33, Ephesians 5:21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Singed But Saved

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jan 28, 2015

Make sure the work you do for the Lord is actually for the Lord!

Singed but Saved January 25, 2015 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Make sure the work you do for the Lord is actually for the Lord! Focus Passage: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15 Introduction: A few years ago, I worked with Southern Baptist Disaster Relief in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-15

Denomination: Baptist

The Miracle Of Christmas

Contributed by Mark Walter on Dec 27, 2011

Tells the story of Christ birth through Luke 2: 1-14

The Miracle of Christmas Start with Bluefish TV clip – The Greatest Story Ever Told, I almost wished I could put this video at the end…the many languages bring home the impact of Christmas around the world, it’s simply wonderful Luke 2: 1-14 1. The Miracle of Christmas almost ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-14

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Understanding Backsliding(1)

Contributed by Bishop(Dr) Sola Adetunji on Jun 26, 2014

An easy to understand definition of what backsliding is and a brief explanation of about twelve causes of backsliding

Generally speaking, backsliding means turning away from the Lord. It refers to growing cold, losing interest in the Lord, the Bible, church attendance, prayer, witnessing and turning to the world and the old way of life. (I King 11: 9, Rev. 2:4) There are many things that ultimately result into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Pentecostal