Sermons on Anticipation:

Faith - Part 2 Of 2

Contributed by Michael Martin on Mar 28, 2006

The Demonstration of faith

Faith - Lesson 2 (Matthew 9:29; Hebrews 11:1-6) Part 1 review: DEFINITION... DECLARATION... DEGREES... OF FAITH! Part 2 I. The Demonstration of Faith (Matt. 9:1-8) A. His own city (v. 1). 1. The most difficult place to demonstrate your faith is among your own family and friends. 2. ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Rich Dunbar on May 4, 2005

This sermon looks at six aspects of the power of prayer as seen in the passage.

Here Peter is waiting for whatever Herod may have in store for him. Escape by his own means is not an option. He is being guarded by 16 soldiers that work 6 hour shifts in fours. One soldier is chained to each side of him and the other two are standing outside the cell to make sure he can’t get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:5-19

Denomination: Baptist

Open Your Eyes

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004

Sometimes, like Israel’s King, we are blind to the things around us.

OPEN YOUR EYES 2 Kings 6:8-23 INTRO: Syria was to the North of Israel and made many military thrusts into Israel. Much like modern Israelis and Palestinians. Israel’s king was able to anticipate these military moves and avoid the battle. Look at what the young man saw. He saw horses and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Persevering In Trials And Temptations

Contributed by Chris Hodges on Jul 28, 2003

To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations.

Persevering in Trials and Temptations Text: James 1.1-18 Thesis: To note the value of trials and that Christians, with God, are able to overcome trials and temptations. Introduction: (1) The Book of James: (a) Written by James the brother of Jesus (b) Written to “spiritual ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Here I Am Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Mar 20, 2008

Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full.

Title: Here I am! Ref: Luke 13:10-14 Summary: Jesus offers deliverance that enables us to “straighten up” and live life to the full. Too many people today are over-medicated. In some cases, the issue is not physical but spiritual. Only Jesus can heal the spiritual issues in our lives. Jesus came ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-14

Denomination: Church Of God

Addition By Subtraction

Contributed by Jonathan Powell on May 18, 2007

The removal of sin in our lives adds blessings

ADDITION BY SUBTRACTION Proverbs 25: 4-5 Dross is imperfection on a piece of silver. Notice on this cup, the tarnished areas on it. Notice the shiny, pure areas. Our heart is much like this piece of silver. When sin infiltrates our heart, mind, and life, we are filled with dross. When Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 25:4

Denomination: Baptist

The True Meaning Of Christmas Series

Contributed by Joel Santos on Dec 7, 2004

Part 2 of MERRY CHRISTMAS SERIES! What do people remember during Christmas season? This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ.

THE TRUE MEANING OF CHRISTMAS John 3:16 This message will help us understand the true meaning of Christmas and how we celebrate it as followers of Christ. Whoever Takes the Son Many years ago, there was a very wealthy man who shared a passion for art collecting with his son. They had priceless ...read more

Scripture: John 3:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Supper Series

Contributed by John Harvey on Mar 4, 2004

The celebration of "The Supper" allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us.

The Supper March 7, 2004 Mark 14:22-25 Theme: The celebration of “The Supper” allows us to remember the sacrifice of Jesus for us. Intro: Today we are going to look at and celebrate The Last Supper of Christ. Many of you may come with some understanding about this ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:22-25, 1 Peter 2:22-24

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Your Meeting With God

Contributed by Glenn Narvaez on Jun 16, 2006

This messages deals with our personal meeting with God in our devotions or quiet time. Meeting with God is our life’s foundation.

KEEPING YOUR MEETING WITH GOD Exodus 24:1-11 Prepared by Ptr. Glenn Narvaez March 5, 2006 INTRODUCTION The church is experiencing a fire of revival these days. We have a high level of expectation in our midst. We are experiencing holiness and love like never before. We are also experiencing the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Memories Are Made Of This

Contributed by Larry Jacobs on Jul 31, 2006

The Word of God has many places where we are challenged to REMEMBER. I have list six of them.

MEMORIES ARE MADE OF THIS 1 Cor. 11:23-26 T/S I BELIEVE THAT THE WORD OF GOD TEACH US TO REMEMBER CERTAIN THINGS. THERE ARE PROBABLY MANY MORE THAT COULD BE NAMED BUT FOR THE SAKE OF TIME WE WILL LOOK AT SIX THINGS WE NEED TO REMEMBER. I. REMEMBER WHO WE ARE: Eccl 12:1 Remember ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Value Of Suffering

Contributed by Carl Allen on Sep 23, 2008

Everyone goes through struggles in life’s journey and everyone has an option on how to view that struggle. We can take it as a time to wreck us or as a time to look to the Word of God and lean on God to pull us through.

Value of Suffering Psalm 22:1-31 Intro The background of Psalm 22 is some event or series of events in David’s life when he went through much opposition and physical abuse. While suffering on the cross, Jesus quoted part of the first verse. He may have quoted all of it but was so weak the crowd ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Fruitful Lives

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on May 7, 2009

We must see ourselves as branches connected to Jesus rather than Jesus being connected to us.

John 15: 1 – 8 Fruitful Lives Intro: When we lived in Nederland, Texas, we had some shrubs in our front flower beds that seemed to grow 6 inches overnight. I cut and cut those shrubs. The more I cut; the more they grew. Finally, I cut them to within 6 inches of the ground hoping they would ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Super Bowl Is A Mega Event But So Is The Holy Mystery

Contributed by Gerald Roberts on Feb 4, 2012

The sermon discribes 6 things present at "The Holy Mystery".

The Big Event is The Holy Mystery Today is Super Bowl Sunday and no doubt there will be millions of people across the world watching this mega event. Today church we are also celebrating a Mega Event. We call this Mega Event The Holy Mystery, communion, Lord’s Supper, Eucharist, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:24-25

Denomination: Methodist

The Second Man

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jun 3, 2014

Jesus is the second man.

Thank you Rev. John Bunker The Second Man Rom 8:16-23 16 The Spirit itself beareth witness with our spirit, that we are the children of God: 17 And if children, then heirs; heirs of God, and joint-heirs with Christ; if so be that we suffer with him, that we may be also glorified together. 18 ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:16-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

Finishing Well Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 19, 2013

A short grave-side message for a godly person who fought a long hard battle to overcome sickness. He fought the good fight, finished his race, & he kept the faith.

GRAVE-SIDE Service 2 TIMOTHY 4:6-8 FINISHING WELL “For I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure has come. (7) I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith; (8) in the future there is laid up for me the crown of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8

Denomination: Baptist