Sermons on Ancestors:

It's Either Mercy Or Justice

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 17, 2007

Give mercy and live!

It’s Either Mercy or Justice "Whoever takes the life of any human being shall be put to death. A life for a life! Anyone who inflicts an injury on his neighbor shall receive the same in return. Limb for limb, eye for eye, tooth for tooth! The same injury that a man gives another shall be inflicted ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 24:17-20

Denomination: Catholic

The God Of Hope Series

Contributed by Herman Abrahams on May 1, 2007

 Whereas the English word “hope’ may have an element of uncertainty in it, the Greek words in the New Testament always speak of a sure expectation of some good outcome or positive result.

THE GOD OF HOPE INTRO ----- ILLUSTRATION - "I had something to look forward to." The story is told of a muti-millionaire businessman who greatly changed the lives of a sixth-grade class in a poor downtrodden township. This was an area where most of the students would not finish formal schooling. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Prayer Of Praise And Thanks Series

Contributed by Paul Clemente on Feb 7, 2011

The prayer of Daniel in Chapter 2 enhances our worship and helps us with our prayer lives.

As we had noted so far in our study of Daniel Chapter 2, Daniel prayed, trusted God, spoke with wisdom and tact, depended on his godly friends, and gave glory only to God! God answered the prayers of Daniel and his friends. God told Daniel what the king’s dream was and the meaning! God did the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 2:20-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Knowing God

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Oct 4, 2011

Finding Joy in knowing God

INTRO This morning we’re going to talk about what it means to know God and be joyous in knowing the Lord. So, without any further delay, let’s open our bibles and be encouraged by God’s beautiful Word. Please turn to Philippians Chapter Three. REJOICE -- JOY IN OUR ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Genesis 24 - Resume Of A Servant Leader - Part 7 Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Jun 17, 2011

He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to his resum

Genesis 24 - RESUME OF A SERVANT LEADER - Part 7 He is not mentioned by name in this story but he makes a name for himself in the pages of history. If you are looking for an example of SERVANT LEADERSHIP, you will find it here in Abraham’s servant. Imagine if he asked for a reference to add to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 24:1-67

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Limiting God Series

Contributed by Ben Thomas on Nov 7, 2008

God is not limited, but we can limit God in our life. Our response to the voice of God become a limitation for God to fulfill the perfect plan about our life.

You can limit God. 2 Kings 13:14-21 (AMP) 14 Now Elisha [previously] had become ill of the illness of which he died. And Jehoash king of Israel came down to him and wept over him and said, O my father, my father, the chariot of Israel and the horsemen of it! 15 And Elisha said to him, Take bow ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 13:14-21

Denomination: Church Of God

Christmas Not Like Bethlehem

Contributed by Andrew Drummond on Dec 17, 2009

Every Christian needs to understand that what we celebrate on Dec. 25th looks nothing like Bethlehem. What can we do to make is all about Jesus?

Another Christmas, some of us have had more than others. There is hustle and bustle happening all around us, chestnuts roasting on the open fire and Christmas lights illuminating the dark nights. Does it feel like Christmas to you? Now we all know that Christmas celebrations as we know them have ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Reminder To New Leaders

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 9, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do

I. EXORDIUM: Are you a new leader? Have you been promoted recently? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: New leaders III. OBJECTIVES: To remind the new leaders that GOD is with them. IV. TEXT: Deuteronomy 31:6,8 6. So be strong and courageous! Do not be afraid and do not panic before them. For the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 31:6-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Flock, One Shepherd

Contributed by Daniel Haas on May 7, 2011

Sometimes the lost sheep do not want to be found

One Flock, One Shepherd - Let's focus on the One Shepherd first and then later on on us, the One Flock Psalm 23 - Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil! - Hymnal of Israel: Trust the Shepherd! - Terror of the 21st century - Even or especially in our ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-18

Denomination: Congregational

A Winning Team

Contributed by Michael Brady on Feb 2, 2012

This sermon is to encourage our Church family to work togther as a team

Pastor John Piper teaching about preaching Preaching Isn’t Church, but It Serves the Church Preaching is not the totality of the church. And if all you have is preaching, you don’t have the church. A church is a body of people who minister to each other. One of the purposes of preaching is to equip ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 31:4-7

Denomination: Church Of God

The Power Of Purpose

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Feb 5, 2012

Simple Definition for Purpose: The object toward which one strives or for which something exists; an aim or a goal:

The Power of Purpose Text: Romans 8:28NKJ Before you ask for prosperity, ask for purpose. Before you ask for relationships, ask for direction. “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” Everything has purpose, and you were created for purpose. Romans ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Pentecostal

Jesus Challenges The Pharisees

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Aug 31, 2012

God is interested in our character and not in our get out clauses

Sermon Story: Many years ago, the well known American Baptist pastor Harry Emerson Fosdick told the story about a church in Denmark, where the worshipers used to bow regularly as they passed a certain part of the wall in the sanctuary of the church They had done so for three centuries - bowing ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:1-23

Denomination: Anglican

God's Memory Is Better Than Ours

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 22, 2008

That means his forgetfulness is better also. We need to try to remember what God remembers, and forget what God forgets!

INTRODUCTION God’s perspective is so different from ours. But we should strive to have His perspective (Php 2:5) God’s memory is perfect – does this mean He cannot forget? No! God’s forgetfulness is also better than ours! He has perfect control of his memory. He can choose to forget! 16 This ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Testimony Vs. Discipleship

Contributed by Herbert Armstrong Bosantog on Nov 7, 2012

We are not called to be so called CHRISTIAN. We are CALLED to use the AUTHORITY OF CHRIST. To RULE over all CREATIONS. To take Dominion over SATAN! “We are not just CALLED to be SAVED. Rather, we are CHOSEN to PREACH the GOSPEL anytime, anywhere and

Acts 15:16-17(NKJV) 16 “ ‘After this I WILL RETURN and WILL REBUILD the TABERNACLE of David, which has fallen down; I WILL REBUILD its RUINS, And I WILL SET IT UP; 17 So that the REST of MANKIND may seek the LORD, Even all the GENTILES who are CALLED by My name,’ Says the LORD who ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:16-17

Denomination: *other

Understanding Of The Plan

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Feb 12, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of th

I. EXORDIUM: Are you growing with the LORD? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that growth in the LORD has many benefits. IV. TEXT: 1 Chronicles 28:19 (New Living Translation, Second Edition) “Every part of this plan,” David told Solomon, “was given ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:19

Denomination: Pentecostal