Sermons on Amos 17:16-34:

The Tragedy Of Self-Deception Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Apr 14, 2005

We must examine ourselves to see if we really are Christians.

"Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in they name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Baptist

Getting The Word Into Our Lives Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Oct 24, 2005

4th of the Take a Hike: Walking in the Spirit series. This lists different ways we can get the Bible into our lives.

2 Peter 1:19-21 – Getting the Word into Our Lives I read of a minister who was visiting one of his members. The lady of the house was trying to impress him about how devout she was by pointing out the large Bible on the bookshelf and talking in a very reverential way of it as "the Word of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 1:19-21

Denomination: Baptist

0203 Epiphany Iii: Sign And Nexus Series

Contributed by Mark Woolsey on Jan 23, 2006

The turning of water into wine was a sign. It’s also a nexus of the human and the divine.

Sermon: Sign and Nexus Text: John 2:1-11 Occasion: Epiphany III Who: Mark Woolsey Where: Arbor House When: Sunday, January 22, 2006 Audio link: http://providencerec.com/Sound%20Files/Srmn060122WoolseyJohn02;01-011EpiphanyIIISignAndNexus.mp3 May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Able Men

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

God called able men to serve Him, and that still holds true today. God is calling able men to serve Him. The problem is it’s getting harder and harder to find men who will take a stand against the cultural norm and say, “As for me and my house, we will se

Able Men; 1 Chronicles 9:13 Statistics from churchformen.com * The typical U.S. Congregation draws an adult crowd that’s 61% female, 39% male. This gender gap shows up in all age categories. Young adult, middle aged, and seniors…. * On any given Sunday there are 13 million more adult women than ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 9:13

Agradando A Dios

Contributed by Richard Perez on Feb 28, 2006

Un amor verdadero hacia Dios siempre se relaciona con nuestra obediencia a El.

"9 Por lo cual también nosotros, desde el día que lo oímos, no cesamos de orar por vosotros, y de pedir que seáis llenos del conocimiento de Su voluntad en toda sabiduría e inteligencia espiritual,10 para que andéis como es digno del Señor, agradándole en todo, llevando fruto en toda buena obra, y ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

God's Good Work

Contributed by Jim Kane on Oct 3, 2002

God’s good work surrounds us, includes us, and is in us.

A worried mother wondered where her daughter was on the rainy school day afternoon. She should have been home by now. The rain was heavy, the thunder loud, and the lightning was bright. Finally, after a few anxious minutes she decided to put her coat on and look for her late child. Out the door ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Church Of God

Here's Your Sign

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Nov 16, 2002

The Sign of Jonah for the 21st century

Sermon: Here’s Your Sign Matt 16:1 November 10, 2002 I. Our World is Looking for Signs A. Signs, Signs, Everywhere you look you see them. 1. Street Signs (a) Stop, speed limit, merge signs, one way traffic signs (b) Caution signs like: Caution Water on Road during rain. 2. Advertising ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:1

Denomination: United Methodist

Trusting The Shepherd Series

Contributed by Mike Parry on Aug 28, 2007

This sermon builds on Jesus statement "I AM the Good Shepherd" using Psalm 23 and Ezekiel 34.

“Trusting the Shepherd” The I Am Statements FCC – August 26, 2007 Text: John 10: 11-18 Introduction: During our recent sermon series, we have been looking at the “I AM” statements of Jesus found in the Gospel of John. So far we have looked at Jesus’ claim to be “The Bread of Life”, “The Light ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Baptist

"How To Retaliate When You're Slapped With Humiliation"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Apr 11, 2009

The purpose of this sermon is to inspire the hearers to do as Christ did, when they are slapped with humiliation, and "turn the other cheek.".

10 April 2009 GOOD FRIDAY U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Fortress Chapel Contingency Operation Site (C.O.S.) Sykes Tall-afar, Iraq BIG IDEA: When Christians are slapped with humiliation, they should avoid retaliating and “turn the other cheek”. REFERENCES: Job 14:1 (KJV) Man that is born ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Vision 2012 – Life Connection

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Oct 11, 2007

VISION 2012 – Life Connection God’s vision for our church is not about a building program or pie charts. It is about people. Casts vision for the growth of the local church through small group ministry.

• Proverbs 29:18 MsgB If people can’t see what God is doing, they stumble all over themselves; But when they attend to what he reveals, they are most blessed. INTRODUCTION: God has given birds of all kinds eyes so they can see where they are going. Many birds pick and choose their direction as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

A Nation Unknowingly In Crisis Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Dec 14, 2006

This message is part of series paralleling ancient Israel & America. Without consideration Israel had rebelled & deserted the Lord & were unconscious of its consequences. They did not realize the seriousness of their situation before God.

ISAIAH 1:2-9 A NATION UNKNOWINGLY IN CRISIS (Deuteronomy 30:15-20) Isaiah began his book (& ends his book- 66:24) by recounting, very realistically, the response of Judah to Yahweh’s favor and purpose. We will encounter God’s reaction to the human refusal to response to His favor and ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 1:2-9, Isaiah 52:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

God's Three Deadlines Series

Contributed by Bruce Mccoy on Feb 8, 2006

This is one sermon in a series of retelling famous historic sermons that shook continents. This particular sermon is a retelling of Evangelist, J. Harold Smith’s epic sermon, "God’s Three Deadlines." In my church, I included a bulletin insert phot

God’s Three Deadlines. The Unpardonable Sin - Sinning Away Your Day of Grace – Sin Unto Death 1. Blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is the Unpardonable Sin. 2. It is committed only by unbelievers: 3. List multiple crimes that seem unforgivable. John Wayne Gacey – Homosexual who enticed young ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 12:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

Love Letters

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Feb 9, 2006

Most of us have given or gotten love letters or notes. But if you were told that there are thousands and thousands of love letters written to you, would you want to open them up? Would you want to know who they were from? This sermon tries to take each

Love Letters Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 I love my little girl. She is cute. She is sharp. She is loving. She reminds me of my wife in many ways. Now believe me, I know she will one day turn into a teenager. And I hope that all the teenage boys will stay far, far away from her. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

Musings Of A Seed Picker 3 Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 24, 2008

Exposition of Acts 17:26-28 about how God has dealt with man in general from a big picture perspective

Text: Acts 17:26-28, Title: Musings of a Seed-Picker 3, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/26/08, AM A. Opening illustration: maybe the quote from What is a Healthy Church Member re: knowing major biblical themes and storylines of redemption B. Background to passage: Again this is the continuation of Paul’s ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:26-28

Denomination: Baptist

Working Through Conflict

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on Jan 9, 2014

Trying to answer the question, “Does a person have to accept the whole law before he can be saved?

JUL 21 2013 PM Working through Conflict Acts 15:5-22 Last Sunday we found ourselves in the middle of the Great Jerusalem Council. We saw that part one of the meetings was Paul and Barnabas reporting all the good things God had done on the first mission trip. The second meeting involved trying ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:5-22

Denomination: Baptist