Sermons on Absence:

For Crimes That I Have Done Series

Contributed by Mark Haines on Mar 21, 2011

So many people are under the impression that there are simply no negative consequences for their sins. But our sins deserve judgment and punishment. Jesus took that punishment for us on the cross when he suffered and died.

Text: Isaiah 52:13-53:12 (Amplified Bible) with my adaptations 13Behold, My Servant shall deal wisely and shall prosper; He shall be exalted and extolled and shall stand very high. 14[For many the Servant of God became an object of horror; many were astonished at Him.] His face and His whole ...read more

Denomination: Wesleyan

Peacemaker Or Peacetaker

Contributed by Douglas Phillips on Apr 12, 2018

THIS IS THE LAST MESSAGE OF A SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES. HOW DO WE RESLOVE THE CONFLICTS IN OUR LIVES? WOULD JESUS BE PLEASED?

PEACEMAKER OR PEACETAKER MATTHEW 5:9 TODAY I WANT TO FINISH THIS SERIES ON THE BEATITUDES BY LOOKING AT VERSE 9. I THINK EVERYONE WOULD WANT TO CLAIM TO BE A PEACEMAKER, BUT IF WE WERE TO DO A HARD SELF EVALUATION CAN WE SAY THAT IN REALITY? ALL ORGANIZATIONS BE THEY CHRISTIAN OR NON-CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Point Man

Contributed by Billy Noel on Jul 1, 2007

A challenge to men for them to walk in the spiritual authority given them

The Point Man Joshua 24:14-15 The sermon title is from the book by the same name, by Steve Farrar We have become a fatherless nation. 33% of the 72 million children in America will go to bed tonight without their biological father in the home. Fatherless children are 5 times as likely to live in ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15

Denomination: Christian Church

Six Things God Has Called Us From To Do And Have

Contributed by Tony Abram on Apr 7, 2013

SIX THINGS GOD HAS CALLED US FROM TO DO AND HAVE! In this sermon outline we share 6 different calls from God to our hearts and live to give us strength to run the race and have the victory in our lives. Many times we are so busy we do not here God callin

SIX THINGS GOD HAS CALLED US FROM TO DO AND HAVE! In this sermon outline we share 6 different calls from God to our hearts and live to give us strength to run the race and have the victory in our lives. Many times we are so busy we do not here God calling. I. Called from labor to rest. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

What's This Business Called God's Wrath? Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Mar 8, 2021

If God so loved the world, why are some humans "subject to His wrath." Isn't that contradictory?

Fourth Sunday in Lent 2021 Today is Laetare Sunday or Rejoice Sunday. The Word of God today gives us some divine ideas to help us understand the clear statement that God loved the world. To understand the reading from 2nd chronicles we have to know something about the Middle East, which has ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 36:14-17, 2 Chronicles 36:19-23, Ephesians 2:4-10, John 3:14-21

Denomination: Catholic

Transformed By Truth: Reigning In Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 21, 2024

Romans 5:17 beautifully encapsulates the gospel's power.

Transformed by Truth: Reigning in Life Through Jesus Christ Romans 5:17 Introduction: Today, we will explore a powerful and transformative passage from the book of Romans. Let’s turn to Romans 5:17 in the New Living Translation: "For the sin of this one man, Adam, caused death to rule over ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:17, Romans 5:12, Genesis 2:17, Romans 3:23, Ephesians 2:8-9, John 1:16-17, 1 Corinthians 15:57, 2 Corinthians 2:14  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Christ: The Lord Even Of The Storm

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Aug 7, 2024

This sermon talks about the powerful truth that resonates deeply with our Christian faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm.

Introduction Beloved, in our message today we will reflect on a powerful truth that resonates deeply with our faith: Jesus Christ is the Lord even of the storm. In a world often beset by turmoil and uncertainty, this message is not only comforting but also profoundly transformative. Our focus ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

When What You Have Is Not Enough Series

Contributed by Jonathan Russell on Jun 27, 2007

Examining the effects of covetousness

1. When we are greedy, we commit spiritual ADULTERY (v. 1) 2. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ANGRY (v. 1b) 3. When we are greedy, we will be ANNIHILATED (v. 2-12a) 4. When we are greedy, we experience God’s ABSENCE (v. 12b) 5. When we are greedy, we cause God to be ASHAMED (v. 15) ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 7:20-21

Denomination: Baptist

A Harvest Of Righteousness Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Sep 13, 2008

Biblical peace is both the soil in which righteousness grows and the fruit that comes from a peaceable life.

JAMES 3:18 A HARVEST OF RIGHTEOUSNESS “A harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.” Canadians pride themselves on their perceived role as peacekeepers serving under United Nations mandates. Since Lester Pearson proposed an international peacekeeping force to supervise ...read more

Scripture: James 3:18

Denomination: Baptist

"Sentence With No Appeal" Pt 2 By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Jul 20, 2004

No excuses. No appeals. No mercy. Judgment has arrived. At the Great White Throne Judgment, the Bible reveals the time for mercy has come to an end, it’s time to give an account.

Introduction In our second examination of the Great White Throne Judgment, one thing is evident, the absence of the saved and the judgment of the lost begins. The tragedy of it all is, it can be avoided. The time to correct this is NOW, waiting can be fatal and final! Note with me that not only ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 20:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

It Passes My Understanding

Contributed by Keith Edwards on Apr 29, 2002

What a great promise! The peace of God can surround us and stand guard over our hearts and minds.

IT PASSES MY UNDERSTANDING ISAIAH 26:3,4 “Peace that passes understanding” Philippians 4:4-7 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-7, Isaiah 26:3-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Climb That Mountain Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Jan 9, 2006

Follow the example of Nehemiah as you learn to overcome the mountains that challenge your faith.

Are you facing any mountains in your spiritual life: doubt, disease, financial problems, fear, anger, relationship problems, a job you want to do for God and the like? This past week we witnessed people struggling with mountains. A number of people in west Texas lost their homes in the teeth of ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Prophecy Of Paul

Contributed by James Barrett on Mar 14, 2003

Paul tells Timothy that at the end of the age men will be "without natural affection."

THE PROPHECY OF PAUL 2ND TIMOTHY 3:3 Intro: Much of the focus in church today is on prophecy, in particular, where we are in the prophetic timetable. Much of the attention is centered on the events and trouble in the Middle East. People today are very interested in what the Old Testament prophets ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Blessed Are The Peacemakers Series

Contributed by Art Campbell on Aug 9, 2007

Asks the question: are you a peacekeeper or a peacemaker?

Matt 5.9 "Blessed are the peacemakers for they will be called children of God." Intro video: Virtual Family Isn’t that a great invention! Many people are like that family. The words they say might sound nice, but under the surface, they’re really not happy. They just don’t want to have to deal ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:9

Denomination: Baptist

Sucked In, Washed Up And Blown Over

Contributed by J Jeffrey Smead on May 3, 2013

Yes there are times when life can make us feel "Sucked in, washed up, and Blown over" Yet in the midst of what the world offers we can have peace. "Peace I leave with you, Peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Updated May 2019.

For Those not familiar with an Anglican Service; we have four readings before the message is shared. The readings for this day were Acts 16:9-15; Psalm 67; Revelation 21:10,22-22:5 and John 14:23-29 You can trust me ... Go ahead and Jump! I do not think there is a parent ... or a grandparent ... ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-11, Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 11:30, John 14:23-29

Denomination: Anglican