Sermons on Abode Of God:

A Comforting Report - Message 2 Of 3 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Mar 18, 2004

Paul rejoices when Timothy comes back with a Comforting report concerning the Thessalonians in message 2 of 3 from this chapter.

Steadfastness and the Second Coming 1 Thessalonians 3:1-13 “A Comforting Report” 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10 I. A CONCERNED Apostle. (vv. 1-5) II. A COMFORTING Report. (vv. 6-10) Isaiah 52:7; 2 Corinthians 7:5-7 1. The REPORT of Timothy. (v. 6) Proverbs 25:25; 1 Corinthians 13:13; ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:6-10

Denomination: Baptist

Persecuted

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Apr 26, 2007

How to find encouragement when everything seems to be against me.

Satan has three lines of attack. First, he tries to keep men from becoming Christians. Then, if stopped here, he tries to keep them from being active and useful as Christians. And finally, as a last resort, he tries to destroy their character. (Lou Nicholes - Author and Missionary). THOUGHTS ABOUT ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Baptist

The Making Of Men Catchers

Contributed by James Sulton on Mar 12, 2007

Be fishers of men.

Mat. 4:19 Luke 5:1-11 More important to catch men than some slimy fish. Peter owned a boat and some nets but his business was failing. Because God called he could succeed catching men. I. Something to be done by us. 1. Abraham separated to Him to pursue his object. We cannot follow Him unless ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Twenty Third Psalm

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Jun 11, 2007

These notes are deliberately basic, but are a good starting point for an exposition of this delightful Psalm.

THE 23rd PSALM - THE SIMILARITY DAVID AS SHEPHERD 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. A Shepherd has sheep – Am I one of His sheep? If so, I must listen to the Shepherds voice, and follow where He leads. - THE SATISFACTION ABUNDANT PROVISION 2 He maketh me to lie down in green ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Destruction Of Sodom

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 28, 2008

A message comparing our present day to that of Sodom.

THE DESTRUCTION OF SODOM Genesis 19:24-25 INTRO: Because of the sins of this wicked city, God destroyed it, and all the people in this city except for one good man. Our cities in America today are just the same as the city of Sodom was in the days of Lot. We are ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 19:24-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Two Blind Men

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008

A look at Jesus’ miracle of restoring sight to a blind man.

THE TWO BLIND MEN Matthew 20:29-34 INTRO: Wherever Jesus went, He took with Him the ability to do good, as well as the desire to do good. Like the good shepherd, He was constantly seeking lost sheep. As He went about, He performed many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 20:29-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Shadows Series

Contributed by Chad Moore on Oct 21, 2009

Where did that come from? That horrible, sinking feeling you have when something comes out of your mouth that you didn’t expect - that thing is just so “unlike” you. Did you know those words are just a reflection of what lurks beneath the surface? The sca

What Lies Beneath The Shadows 1 John 1:5-10; James 5:16 Everything we think, say and do flows out of our hearts. Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life. Proverbs 4:23 The first big monster is GUILT. Guilt says, “I owe you”. 5This is the message we have heard from ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Life That Counts Found In John 15

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Aug 11, 2009

FROM JOHN 15 WE READ ABOUT THE LIFE THAT COUNTS.

TITLE THE LIFE THAT COUNTS. LETS READ JOHN 15 VERSES 7-11 INTRO. IN THESE VERSES , JESUS CHIRST IS TELLING US HOW WE MAY LET OUR LIVES COUNT FOR HIM. THE LIFE THAT COUNT"S IS: 1.(THE CHIRST CENTERED LIFE.) V.7 IF YE ABIDE IN ME. A.CHIRST CENTERED IN SPIRT. B.CHIRST CENTERED ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7-11

Helps For A Happy Home Series

Contributed by Harold Hansen on Jan 5, 2009

The home

HELPS FOR A HAPPY HOME Eph. 5:18-33 Introduction 1st of all may I say that I want to help our families. I do not know everything & I claim not to be the best. I just love you & your family & want to be a blessing. Some may hear what I have to say & will not like it. I promise the women’s lib ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:18-33

Denomination: Baptist

Why People Fail As Christians

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jul 24, 2011

Some fail to hang on when they start to church

WHY PEOPLE FAIL AS CHRISTIANS 1. 1 Peter 3:21 The like figure whereunto even baptism doth also now save us (not the putting away of the filth of the flesh, but the answer of a good conscience toward God,) by the resurrection of Jesus Christ: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:21

Denomination: Baptist

How To Profit From Mistakes And Failures Part 2

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability

How to Profit From Mistakes and Failures Ps. 145:14; Prov. 24:16 (Part 2) Things We Must Do To Profit: I. Reject The Cycle of Fear. Insecurity leads to inactive action, which leads to inexperience, which leads to inability. II. Fear Stops our Forward Progress. A. Fear of failure leads ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 145:14

Satisfying Water

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Apr 19, 2010

Water is the only drink that can quench your thirst quickly on a hot summer day.

“Satisfying Water” Text: John 4:14 “But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him shall never thirst; but the water that I shall give him shall be in him a well of water springing up into everlasting life.” Scripture Reading: John 4:1-42 Introduction: Water ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-42

Denomination: *other

The Power Of Paul's Preaching

Contributed by W. Alderman on Jan 10, 2009

This is a message that deals with church growth through preaching

“THE POWER OF PAUL”S PREACHING” Text: Col.3:1-15 W. Max Alderman Introduction: The Word of God is the only source for spiritual enlightment. Paul is preaching that the saints at Colosse might be established in the faith, and then that they might be ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

I Am The Way, The Truth And The Life Series

Contributed by Rodney Burton on Jan 27, 2009

Jesus declares He is the Way, the Truth and the Life.

Thomas said to him, “Lord, we don’t know where you are going, so how can we know the way?” Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except though me. If you really knew me, you would know my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen ...read more

Scripture: John 14:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Prove Yourself Series

Contributed by Jerry Mckee on Sep 18, 2008

It’s tough to be a teenager today. I wrote this series of messages for our new 7th graders graduating into teenage life. The first message in the series explores the misconceptions that adults have on youth and how to overcome them.

Prove Yourself Let no man despise thy youth; but be thou an example of the believers, in word, in conversation, in charity, in spirit, in faith, in purity. – 1 Timothy 4:12 I. Adults have created a perception of teens that is negative a. Teens are lazy b. Teens are not responsible c. Teens ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:12, 1 Timothy 4:12-15

Denomination: *other