Sermons on Abraham Promise:

"Let's Just Give Up"

Contributed by Bill Burress on Dec 31, 2010

With all the troubles in the world today the thing we need to do is just give up. Not our faith but the things that cause the problems in the first place.

Was there ever a point in your life you just wanted to give up? Maybe finances got too much or it was just too tough to keep your marriage together. Maybe keeping your children in line got too difficult or every time you turned around something was going wrong, the car keeps breaking down or ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:4-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Whole-Hearted Ii Series

Contributed by Jeff Ecklund on Jan 28, 2011

The continuing story of Caleb seeing, speaking, inheriting and driving out giants!

Whole-Hearted II Numbers 14:24 (ESV) 24 But my servant Caleb, because he has a different spirit and has followed me fully, I will bring into the land into which he went, and his descendants shall possess it. Recap Key Points: When you serve God “whole-heartedly” 1. You See Things ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:6-15

Denomination: *other

Pray As A Child, Calling Out To Your Dear Father

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Aug 10, 2010

How dare we call the holy God, Father! But that’s what Jesus teaches us to do. Let’s see why we can pray as a child calling out to our dear Father.

Text: Luke 11:1-13 Theme: Pray as a Child, Calling Out to Your Dear Father A. Pray without embarrassment B. Pray expecting the best Season: Pentecost 10c Date: August 1, 2010 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/Pray-as-a-Child,-Calling-Out-to-Your-Dear-Father-Luke11_1-13.html ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

Denomination: Lutheran

Securing The Foundations

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 16, 2010

As the church enters a new era, many things appear to have changed. But the foundation in Christ is secure and is therefore the basis for the future. We must secure our intellectual, spiritual, and relational foundations in order to succeed.

For a number of years the building had stood in the community, serving our children as their elementary school. It had weathered the coming and going of several generations of children. It had withstood not only the storms that beat on it from the outside, but also the onslaughts of thousands of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 3:10-23

Denomination: Baptist

Exchanged Life

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 6, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Actual exchanged life portrayed by Barrabas II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD exchanged our life with the LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: Luke 23:18-19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition

I. EXORDIUM: Actual exchanged life portrayed by Barrabas II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove that GOD exchanged our life with the LORD JESUS CHRIST IV. TEXT: Luke 23:18-19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) Then a mighty roar rose from the crowd, and with one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Greatness Of The Gospel

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Apr 30, 2011

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of

The word ‘gospel’ (Old English for God’s spell) literally means ‘the story of God.’ It is the good news. It is the message of hope, of peace, and of grace… the message of salvation. In 1 Corinthians 15:1-4, the Apostle Paul outlines the three parts of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus, Part 5 Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Mar 6, 2018

We are each called to be obedient … just as Moses (eventually) was. Imagine how much different life would be if we obeyed God? Prayerfully, we'll respond when He calls us as well.

Exodus, Part 5 Exodus 3:11 - 4:31 Introduction - Exodus is an incredible study of God's faithfulness to man -- It is also a great encouragement to see man's ability to be faithful to God - Last week we saw the call of Moses into the service of God -- Today, we'll see Moses's replies to God's ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Have Spiritual Stability

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Apr 6, 2018

When a child of God is bombarded with false teachings, destructive or negative thoughts, how could he maintain his spiritual stability?

“Simon Peter, a servant and apostle of Jesus Christ, To those who through the righteousness of our God and Savior Jesus Christ have received a faith as precious as ours: Grace and peace be yours in abundance through the knowledge of God and of Jesus our Lord. His divine power has given us ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Reaching The Edge Of The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Aug 26, 2019

The years of grief, training, apprenticeship, seeming futility, small victories and painful growth are finally about to bloom into something wonderful. Something that you have hoped for and simultaneously expected to never actually happen.

For more information and teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com If you take the lessons and introspections of the wilderness seriously you will eventually find yourself at the edge of the wilderness. That place where you can finally see what ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

Storms

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 1, 2019

If we are not careful how we deal with storms, we will be left sitting and staring out in space.

STORMS INTRODUCTION The problems began when Chippie’s owner decided to clean Chippie’s cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and stuck it in the cage. The phone rang, and she turned to pick it up. She’d barely said "hello" when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:45, Acts 27:13, Acts 27:9-10, Acts 23:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Open Opportunity: The Church Of Philadelphia

Contributed by Shawn Miller on Aug 22, 2015

A continuation of the study of the seven churches of Revelation. Though Philadelphia wasn't perfect they were a good church and Christ commended them appropriately and the same is true for us all and with it comes great blessings and favor!

Opportunity Opens: The Church of Philadelphia Introduction: One of the most clever Volkswagen ads shows an impeccable little car-- with a flat tire. And the caption reads, “Nobody's Perfect.” Some make the mistake of thinking Philadelphia was a perfect church. No. If they were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:8-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"Scandalous Healing"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 22, 2015

They are willing to create a scandal... they are willing to pursue Jesus and what He did for them at all costs... Until they see the breakthrough.. Until they see God working in their situation.. Until there is no more need...

Scandalous Healing Illus. cured A woman went to her doctor’s office. She was seen by one of the new doctors, but after about 4 minutes in the examination room, she burst out screaming and ran down the hall. An older doctor stopped her and asked what the problem was, and she explained. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God Always Wins Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Jun 29, 2015

there will always be wickedness on earth till Jesus returns but god will always keep His promises and plans

Parents, how many of you got, or still get, a lot of WHY questions from your kids? It’s a good idea for parents to know how to respond to these why questions from their children; It’s okay to say you don’t know of course, but we should explain why we don’t know. Never stop ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 22:6-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I'm Not Buying It!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on May 23, 2014

if God never intended for them to be enjoyed by His children and all who would become His Children.. Then why would He have ever created them in the first place?

I'm Not Buying It ”If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. The lie can be maintained only for such time as the State can shield the people from the political, economic and or military consequences of the lie. It thus becomes vitally ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Savior Who Can Still "Still The Storm"!

Contributed by James Stophel on Jun 7, 2014

When the storms of life arise....Jesus is still on the boat with His children and can still say "Peace, Be Still"

A Savior who can Still "Still the Storm"! Mark 4: 35 – 41 Powerful Storms on the Sea of Galilee were nothing in Jesus day. They are still very common today. These storms come quickly and very unexepectedly. Sailors, both then and now, know that when the cold air of Mount Herman clashed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist