Sermons on Ambiguity:

The God Of Hope

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 28, 2014

"The God of Hope" provides 1) The Power of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:8–10a); 2) The Perpetuity of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:10b) and calls us to 3) The Participation of Comfort (2 Corinthians 1:11)

Today, there is a Celebration of Life in Alliston for Beryl's brother Geoff, who died after a long battle with brain cancer. Along with Beryl, other family members: Mary, Chris, and Chel, begin the difficult transition to life without him here. They expressed comfort knowing that his struggle is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:8-11

Denomination: Other

The New Kingdom Order - The Beatitudes

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Jan 19, 2017

Jesus begins to share with us His New Kingdom Order. By following Jesus we will experience a transformation of our 1. Vocabulary 2. Our Vision 3. Our Values/ Virtues. Our lives will emulate the way things are in God's Kingdom.

Matthew 5:1-12 Title: New Kingdom Order - The Beatitudes Proposition: Jesus begins to share with us His New Kingdom Order. By following Jesus we will experience a transformation of our 1. Vocabulary 2. Our Vision 3. Our Values/ Virtues. Our lives will emulate the way things are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-12

Denomination: Nazarene

Single-Minded Series

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 24, 2016

Single-minded - advide to Christians who are single – sermon by Gordon Curley PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request – email: gcurley@gcurley.info

SERMON OUTLINE: (1). Singles are better able to cope with troubles (vs 25-28). (2). Singles are better able to maintain spiritual priorities (vs 29-31). (3). Singles have fewer distractions (vs 32-35). (4). Singles have the option of marriage (vs 36-40). SERMONBODY: Ill: What do these ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:25-40

Denomination: Brethren

Paul And The Pythoness

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Apr 28, 2016

Luke shares with us the story of the salvation of the Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34 (cf. verses 16 - 18) Theme: Paul and the Pythoness Proposition: Luke shares with us the story of the young Pythoness - 1. Luke shares the story of her divination (enslavement) 2. Her Declaration concerning Paul and His mission and 3. Her Deliverance and salvation ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-40

Denomination: Nazarene

So Much From So Little – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 18, 2012

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 9

Daniel 9: 20 - 27 So Much From So Little – Part 2 20 Now while I was speaking, praying, and confessing my sin and the sin of my people Israel, and presenting my supplication before the LORD my God for the holy mountain of my God, 21 yes, while I was speaking in prayer, the man Gabriel, whom ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Serving Through Submission Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Aug 8, 2016

Jesus saved me through His submission so that I can serve Him through my submission

ENGAGE/TENSION This morning I’m going to preach on a section of Scripture that I don’t particularly like. And my guess is that if most of you are completely honest, you don’t like it either. That’s because it flies in the face of our natural tendencies. Submission is not a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25

Denomination: Baptist

Beauty In The Desert

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 30, 2018

A study in the book of Exodus 26: 1 – 37

Exodus 26: 1 – 37 Beauty in the desert 26 “Moreover you shall make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine woven linen and blue, purple, and scarlet thread; with artistic designs of cherubim you shall weave them. 2 The length of each curtain shall be twenty-eight cubits, and the width of each ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Propelled Into Destiny

Contributed by Richard Tow on Jul 26, 2017

In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. Message explores this dynamic in Daniel's life and makes application for today.

Daniel 2:1-19, 47-49 4/12/15 In every life, there are pivotal moments when destiny is defined for that person. The decisions made at those crucial times usually set the course for the rest of our lives. I was watching a documentary a few days ago about the life of Martin Luther. In his early 20’s ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:1-49, Matthew 4:19, Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Charismatic

Nowhere Else To Go Series

Contributed by David Owens on Jul 30, 2018

Just like Peter learned, there really isn't anywhere else to go and no one else to go to, other than Jesus.

A. As you are well aware, we live in a day that can be described as an age of pluralism. 1. Pluralism has many meanings, but one meaning has to do with there being many different options from which we can choose. 2. Just like there are many channel choices in cable television (200 or 300 or more ...read more

Scripture: John 6:15-69

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jonah's Mulligan Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on May 28, 2018

My second chances often become someone else’s first chance to experience God’s mercy

ENGAGE I occasionally play golf with a group of friends which includes another pastor. Since we’re all average golfers at best, we play “grace golf” which means that we have our own modifications to the official rules of golf that are intended to make our frequent poor shots less punitive than ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Daniel Part 2 Chapters 7-9 Nasb

Contributed by Steven W. Satterfield on Dec 5, 2022

Notes from Marilyn Hickey / Arthur Bloomfield (The End of Days, Bethany House, 1961)

Vision #1 of the Four Beasts 7 In the first year of Belshazzar king (#3) of Babylon Daniel saw a dream and visions [a]in his mind as he lay on his bed; then he wrote the dream down and related the [b]following summary of [c]it. 2 Daniel [d]said, “I was looking in my vision by night, and behold, ...read more

Denomination: Vineyard

Making A Decent Proposal Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 30, 2022

In this sermon on Ruth chapter 3, Naomi encourages Ruth to make a bold and decent proposal to Boaz. From Naomi, Ruth and Boaz we learn the importance of stepping out in faith and doing the right things the right way.

A. Today, as we return to the story of Ruth, we will witness an unusual marriage proposal, so I thought it would be fun to start with a few funny marriage proposals I found on the internet. 1. This first picture shows the importance of getting things in the right position when making a successful ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"if Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?"

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Mar 18, 2023

God calls us to action. We can trust that He is leading us and should not allow the paralysis of analysis to keep us from living!

"If Not Now, When? If Not You, Who?" I. INTRODUCTION: Today Alfred Nobel is known as the scientist who established the Nobel Peace Prize to recognize people's achievements in such fields as physics, chemistry, physiology, medicine, and literature, or for someone's work toward ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:1-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

Those People Series

Contributed by Greg Lindsey on Mar 7, 2020

What Jesus Says about What the Church Should and Should Not Be.

And we wonder why it is so difficult for the world around us to separate these two words church and hate. It’s understandable why people in the world around us would not be able to do that. Obviously, we have a lot to talk about today but before we do that we need to make sure that everyone gets ...read more

Scripture: John 4:9-42

The Letter To The Church In Laodicea

Contributed by Claude Alexander on Jul 14, 2020

Laodicea is nothing more than a “room temperature” church. It has become just like its environment

The Letter to the Church in Laodicea Rev. 3: 14-22 The book of Revelation is often viewed as a strange book full of mysterious symbols that are difficult or impossible to understand. Yet the Bible states just the opposite! The word "revelation" means "to unveil" or "to ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God