Sermons on Affliction:

Steps In Backsliding

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Jun 16, 2001

LOT’S BACKSLIDING

Genesis 13:1-13 THE BACKSLIDER There are many Biblical characters that serve God in different ways. In our text we read of a man by the name of Lot. Lot served in the same way many people do in our day. He served as a bad example. If it were not for the few words of Peter in his epistle we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 13:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Which Is It Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Sep 23, 2003

This is the 3rd sermon in the series "David’s Lamp".

Series: David¡¦s Lamp (Kings Of Judah) #3 WHICH IS IT? 2 Chronicles 15:1-7 Introduction: 1. I remember as a child my mother telling me this as she dropped me off for school. ¡§You better act right, because if you don¡¦t I will find out and when I do it¡¦s going to be bad.¡¨ Guess what? Every ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 15:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Purity In Heart

Contributed by Israel Roy Abao on Oct 18, 2003

blessed are those who are pure in heart, for they shall see God.

We can see signs that say, “cleanliness is next to Godliness" in schools, sidewalks, and streets. It’s common here in the Philippines. Basically we all like a clean environment. It makes us comfortable and it gives us a clear mind to think. Study shows that students who are exposed to clean and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Nehemiah: Building And Battling

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 14, 2003

Nehemiah was the Persian king’s Cup Bearer. Even though he was a servant, he was trusted to be a leader.

A.INTRODUCTION (Nehemiah 1-6) 1.After the Babylonian captivity was over, two men helped restore the city of Jerusalem. a.Zerubbabel built the TEMPLE. b.Nehemiah built the WALLS. 2.This is the first of two lessons about Nehemiah (his name means comfort of the Lord) who was the Persian king’s Cup ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

All Alone With No Answer

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

All Alone With No Answer

ALL ALONE WITH NO ANSWER JOB 2:11-13 INTRODUCTION: When you and I last checked in on Job he was all alone sitting in a pile of ashes. He had suffered finanicial ruin, family loss, physical pain, marital tension,yet Job has endured strong in his faith. so where does the devil point his ...read more

Scripture: Job 2:11-13

Denomination: Baptist

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist

Powerful God Gentle Saviour

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Jun 3, 2003

God is all powerful: But He has chosen to restrict His power where you are concerned. He did this by giving Mankind a free will.

Powerful God, Gentle saviour. There are 4 types of people here tonight: 1)Born again accept & believe in the power of God to accomplish what ever he desires 2)B A but struggle accepting the power of God 3) A believer but no relationship with God 4) Sceptic who cant believe that God wants to touch ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Comfort For Difficult Times Series

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Apr 25, 2004

This is on the Letter to Smyrna.

This is the only mention in the Bible about the Church of Smyrna. Smyrna was very close to Ephesus, which we looked at last week. Paul likely started the church while he was in Ephesus for three years. Acts 19:10 says, “This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:8-11

Denomination: Wesleyan

Mothers Day

Contributed by Kevin Keeling on May 8, 2004

I. She prayed for children. (1 Samuel 1: 10, 12,13,20, 27)

I. She prayed for children. (1 Samuel 1: 10, 12,13,20, 27) “ When we Have a care God dose care ” 1Peter 5:7 7 Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you. Ps 91:15 He shall call upon me, and I will answer him: I will be with him in trouble; I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:10-27

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With Your Faith

Contributed by Ron Crow on Mar 7, 2003

We must realize that faith is not a commodity to be gained, but a life to be demonstrated.

What to Do with Your Faith Selected Scripture Introduction We operate on faith everyday...just not always faith in God. Illustration: Faith is central to all of life. For example, you go to a doctor whose name you cannot pronounce and whose degrees you have never verified. He gives you a ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1, 1 John 5:4

Denomination: Baptist

He Will Abundantly Pardon

Contributed by Ricky Tuttle Thd on Mar 8, 2003

What is true forgiveness?

He Will Abundantly Pardon Isaiah 55: 1-9 7-7-2002 Bills Lake Baptist Chrch Newaygo Mi. Isn’t God good? - When you think you have it all figured out, God shows up and just touches you with a wonderful reminder of who God is. Isaiah 55:1 “Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

One Day To Live

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Jan 13, 2003

How would you spend the final hours of your life if you knew that you had only one day to live.

One Day To Live Luke 12:16-21 Introduction The most effective preacher who ever lived was Jesus. He knew how to make his sermons interesting. He knew how to reach and capture the hearts and minds of men. In this parable Jesus is speaking about those who thought more of the things of the world ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:16-21, Mark 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

"I Like My Job..."

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Feb 28, 2005

Can you imagine Paul sitting on the cold floor of a prison cell and writing a letter stating this following thought as his theme: “What I like about my job as to being a Christian is…”

Title: “What I like about my Job is…” Introduction: Let me challenge you to read the entire fourth chapter of 2 Timothy. Paul is writing from a prison cell. He has made his prison cell his personal office. Bring the Books and parchments! He mentions all of the positives and the negatives things ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

This Is Just A Test

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Mar 10, 2005

Pressure (tests are part of life) how we handle our tests determine whether we are promoted to the next level or not.

Joseph is a fruitful bough, even a fruitful bough by a well; whose branches run over the wall: 23 The archers have sorely grieved him, and shot at him, and hated him: 24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 49:22-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Eleven Beneficial Enabling Powers Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Nov 14, 2005

Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers us to do exceedingly

How The Holy Spirit Functions for Believers John 16:13-16 Too many of us fail to appropriate the enabling power of the Holy Spirit in our lives, relationships and ministries to our own detriment. The following eleven descriptions give a brief over view of the ways the Holy Spirit empowers ...read more

Scripture: John 16:13-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational