Sermons on A Tent For The Sun:

Calling The Thirsty

Contributed by Mike Turner on May 1, 2005

Jesus calls the thirsty to come to him, and drink.

Calling The Thirsty John 7:37-39 Background : Jesus often used what was taking place around him as an opportunity to teach a spiritual lesson. Remember as he walked with his disciples, he told his disciples to look at the fields because they were white unto harvest. ...read more

Scripture: John 7:37-39

Denomination: Baptist

Can I Be A Friend Of God?

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 4, 2005

The Lord spoke with Moses face to face, as a man speaks with his friend. Can I be a friend of God?Can we, each one of us, be friends of God?

Can I be a friend of God? Will God speak with me (Exodus 33:11) ‘face to face, as a man speaks with his friend’? Like Moses, can I be a friend of God? Can we, each one of us, be friends of God? Well, in the unfolding story of God’s dealings with Moses and the Israelites, God has rescued them from ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Anglican

Sing The Song Of Saints!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 2, 2007

Sing the Song of Saints! 1) It’s learned here by faith 2) It’s sung there in glory

What’s your favourite hymn? “Amazing Grace”? “I Am Jesus’ Little Lamb”? “Jesus Loves Me”? Do you suppose we’ll sing these hymns in heaven? Probably. I do know of one song we’ll sing in heaven for sure – the Song of Saints. Do you know it? Are you singing it? If not, you won’t get into heaven. Today ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran

"Take A Chance And Surrender"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on May 7, 2004

A challenge for Christians to "move forward" in their personal walks with Jesus Christ

“Take a Chance and Surrender” II Kings 7:3-8 2KI 7:3 Now there were four men with leprosy at the entrance of the city gate. They said to each other, "Why stay here until we die? 4 If we say, `We’ll go into the city’--the famine is there, and we will die. And if we stay here, we will die. So let’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Glory

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on May 20, 2007

1. The Word dwells with us. 2. The Word is the glory of God. 3. The Word shares his glory with us.

The Glory John 1:1-14 Leonard Slatkin, music director of the National Symphony Orchestra, was asked a hypothetical question: “What would happen if one of the world’s great violinists performed incognito before a traveling rush-hour audience of over 1,000 people?” “Let’s assume,” Slatkin said, ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

A Celebration Like No Other Series

Contributed by Paul Davidson on Oct 31, 2022

This is not our home! But there WILL be a homecoming for those of us who are in Christ Jesus… and there will be a HUGE and EXCITING celebration on that day when it comes! It will be a celebration like no other!

INTRODUCTION ILL: There’s a story about an old missionary couple who had been working in Africa for years and were returning to New York City to retire. They had no pension; their health was broken; they were defeated, discouraged, and afraid. They discovered they were booked on the same ship ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 23:33-44, Exodus 23:16, Psalm 118:25, Matthew 21:8-9, John 1:14, 2 Corinthians 5:1-4, Matthew 13:36-43, Numbers 29:12-40  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

How Will You Die?

Contributed by Lorraine Greeff on Jan 27, 2016

will you die alone or with God

HOW WILL YOU DIE? We are afraid to die, we are afraid of what happens when we die, it is our biggest fear and it is a problem. Come on let’s face it, we are scaredy cats, cowards, we are even afraid of the dark, of spiders. Life is so short and so uncertain, a clever man can find a way out ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-5

Denomination: Charismatic

Discover The Light

Contributed by Mark Green on Jan 25, 2006

To discover the light of the incarnation and how the incarnation challenges us to know Christ, live abundantly and be consumed by Him.

(Begin with all lights in worship center off) Darkness. Have you ever been in a place so dark that it felt as if you could reach out and touch the darkness? I’ve been out in the deep woods after dark and I remember not being able to see my hand in front of my face. That was dark. On Thanksgiving ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Standing In The Shadows Of Greatness

Contributed by Alvin Hathaway, Sr. on Mar 21, 2009

We stand in the shadows of greatness because we are spiritually weak, morally weak, physically weak.

Standing in the Shadows of Greatness Description of Standing in the Shadows of Motown – Backup Band We are all standing of the shadows waiting for our moment when the spotlight is taken off of someone else and placed on ourselves. Unfortunately if your ascension is based upon someone else’s ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Baptist

Can We See The Face Of God?

Contributed by Brian Buriff on Apr 25, 2007

Reconciling scriptures that suggests that some people (like Jacob & Moses) saw God face to face and scriptures that say "No one has seen God".

1 John 3:2 “Beloved, now we are children of God; and it has not yet been revealed what we shall be, but we know that when He is revealed, we shall be like Him, for we shall see Him as He is.” Rev 21:23-25 “The city had no need of the sun or of the moon to shine in it, for the glory of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2

Denomination: Church Of God

Failure Of Naphtali Series

Contributed by John Lowe on May 5, 2018

After their victory at APHEK, the Philistines took the ARK OF THE COVENANT to Ashdod and Ekron, cities upon which God’s judgment quickly fell . The ark was removed then to Beth Shemesh , where it remained until it was taken to KIRJATH JEARIM.

Chapter 6 Failure of Naphtali [Judges 1:33] Scripture 33 Neither did Naphtali drive out the inhabitants of Bethshemesh, nor the inhabitants of Bethanath; but he dwelt among the Canaanites, the inhabitants of the land: nevertheless the inhabitants of Bethshemesh and of Bethanath ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get It Right When You Have It All Wrong

Contributed by Larry Finley on Feb 16, 2010

We are tempted to keep a stiff upper lip and take a deep breath and go on with our life when we have really messed up.

HOW TO GET IT RIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE IT ALL WRONG 2/3/10 Genesis 13:1-8 S__ L__ R __ 1. RECOGNITION IS REQUIRED 1-7 A. UNSATISFIED LIVING 1-4 1. No Purpose 2. No Passion 3. No Power B. UNUSABLE TESTIMONY 5-7 1. Compromise 5 2. Conflict 6-7 2. SEPARATION IS REQUIRED 8-13 A. SEDUCTION ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

One Decision From Victory Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Feb 12, 2006

2 of 5 on the book of Judges. This message is on Deborah and features a monologue that was presented by Betty Stacy who performed as Deborah.

The Verdict on Judges One Decision from Victory DEBORAH monologue I am Deborah. I have had many roles in my life. First, and foremost I was just a humble homemaker, the wife of Lapidoth; a mother in Israel. But then I became a counselor to my people, next, a judge in their disputes, and ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Tabernacle

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 9, 2010

Old truths with a modern application - PowerPoint slides are available for this talk on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info

The Tabernacle Reading: Exodus chapter 40. Ill: • After going on a diet, a woman was really feeling good about herself; • Especially when she was able to fit into a pair of jeans she had outgrown long ago. • "Look, look!" she shouted while running downstairs to show her husband. • "I can wear ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 40:1-38

Denomination: Brethren

A Message From Beyond The Grave

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Apr 27, 2010

A Message from beyond the Grave 1) Halleluiah! 2) Hang in there!

How do you keep in touch with your friends? Do you prefer the convenience of emailing, or the immediacy of texting? Perhaps you’re among the millions who rely on a social networking site like Facebook. Did you know that you can now stay connected even after you die? Really! Companies like ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Lutheran