Sermons on Appointing Elders:

Rejection

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Jul 20, 2012

We have all experienced ‘rejection’ at one time or another or one form or another.

We have all experienced ‘rejection’ at one time or another or one form or another. It may have been something very minor or it may have been so devastating that it affected your whole life and all of your relationships. Here are some common examples: you were not chosen to play on a ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:22-23

Denomination: Baptist

The Shepherd's Sacred Heart Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jun 22, 2025

Jesus, who is the Second Person of the Trinity and True God, is in His human nature like a shepherd for all of us who believe in Him.

Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus 2025 Before we look at today’s Scriptures, let’s look back even before king Saul and King David to the time when the Israelites were led by Judges. The greatest of these was Samuel. In the first book of Samuel, chapter 8, we see a picture of Samuel when he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:3-7, Romans 5:5-11, Ezekiel 34:11-16, 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Catholic

Problem Solving Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Mar 27, 2025

Problem Solving

Acts 6:1-7 Problem Solving Multiplication Led to Murmuring - 1, Murmuring to Ministry - 2-6 and Ministry Led to Multiplication - 7. 1. The Complaint - It's - Time - 1 And in those days, Test - when the number of the disciples was multiplied, Toil - there arose a murmuring of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Holiness

The Place For Us-3

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 21, 2010

Part 3 of 5. The beginnings of the heavens & the earth were handed down in God’s word. Man must be aware the scenario that surrounds the founding of his world. How can we find our place in the world? The place for us is found in the...

THE PLACE for US-III—Genesis 1:1-10 Attention/Need: Mankind without God, is plagued by... Loneliness(Relationships—personal, business) Hopelessness(Purpose; Direction; Meaning; Joy; etc. Insecurities-Losses(Job; Financial; Health—threat of cancer, disease, catastrophic illness; Weather; Stability; ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Faux Wedding

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 1, 2019

A study in the book of Ezra 10: 1 – 44

Ezra 10: 1 – 44 Faux Wedding Ceremony 10 Now while Ezra was praying, and while he was confessing, weeping, and bowing down before the house of God, a very large assembly of men, women, and children gathered to him from Israel; for the people wept very bitterly. 2 And Shechaniah the son of Jehiel, ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 10:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

What The Country Needs Now

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Jul 4, 2010

God is to be trusted to bless our nation, even when there are problems in the world.

Scripture Introduction It might seem that nothing could be less relevant than a chapter from an ancient book, describing a transition in political power of a nation half the world away, which occurred over 3000 years ago! But the events of that day and time include: • Corrupt politicians taking ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Prescription Strength

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Sep 1, 2004

When you are sick you go to the Dr. Here is the prescription. You can only get this from the Dr., not over the counter. Go see Dr. Jesus.

“Prescription Strength” by Elder Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. 2nd Chronicles 7:14 Everyone will agree that we are living in perilous times. If we look at the Bible as a time line beginning with Genesis as day one and Revelation the end we see that 2nd Timothy puts at very near the end. 2nd ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: Apostolic

Freedom From The Oppression Of The Taskmasters

Contributed by Bishop Prof. Julius Soyinka on Apr 13, 2016

Just like Pharaoh somehow had strange suspicion that he’d better do something to hold these people back. The enemy has that same inclination to want to hold you back from your promise, from your position, from your calling, from fulfilling what God has placed on your life

Freedom from the Oppression of the Taskmasters Study Text: Exodus 1: 8-14 Introduction: - There came a new king who had no covenant with Joseph. God brought him up out of the pit, put him right in second in command, right under Pharaoh. - Pharaoh said, “Take my kingdom,” and so forth. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 1:8-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Can Stand?

Contributed by John Quigley on Apr 18, 2016

God is angry with the sinfulness of the world, and is about to rain down mass destruction on the earth. Using part of Jonathan Edwards sermon, "Sinners in the hands of an Angry God".

Jonathan Edwards 1703-1758, preached a sermon on July 8, 1741 titled Sinners in the hands of an angry God. He spoke of the wrath of God upon those who were living constantly in sin, Edwards opening verse was Deuteronomy 32:35. It reads: “Vengeance is Mine, and recompense; Their foot shall ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 7:9-17

Denomination: Baptist

Crossing Jordan

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Oct 30, 2023

We face a greater Jordan to cross than the Children of Israel did. But because it is the same LORD who leads us, we shall cross impassible Jordan.

Crossing Jordan Joshua 3:7-17 Moses had taken Israel as far as he could. It wasn’t because Moses had succumbed to old age as Deuteronomy 34 tells us he was still vigorous. It is because He had failed earlier to glorify Yahweh in front of the people at Meribah and struck the rock in anger rather ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:7-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Lamb Standing Series

Contributed by Gary Stebbins on Jul 27, 2007

As Easter approaches, we want to have a better understanding and a deeper revelation of what God did for us at the cross.

Introduction Continue- journey to the cross/resurrection of Jesus Christ. As Easter approaches- understand what God did for us Heb 2:17 Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-10

Denomination: Charismatic

Cities Of Refuge

Contributed by John Gerald on Aug 27, 2004

Christ is our refuge!

Cities of Refuge Rev. John W. Gerald 8/29/04 I. The Law of the Cities of Refuge Numbers 35:25 And the congregation shall deliver the slayer out of the hand of the revenger of blood, and the congregation shall restore him to the city of his refuge, whither he was fled: and he shall abide in it ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Authority

Contributed by Delray Lentz on Nov 13, 2023

Good morning Cross Pointe Church! • Today’s message may have a few questions. • Not intended for you to raise your hands or answer. • The first question is: o Something new in God’s Word? o Familiar passage with new eyes? 

• In 2020 did you perceive it was a double standard around the country that churches were shut-down or limited in services allowed, yet bars, restaurants, big box stores and malls were deemed essential, so not nearly as affected? BODY • As Christians, I believe there are some critical questions ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:1-7

The Resume Of A Leader Series

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on Aug 26, 2006

We all have been gifted to do something within the Kingdom of God. Paul lays out the qualifications of those who desire to be in a leadership position.

DISCOVERING YOUR SPIRITUAL GIFT (PASTOR); THE RESUME OF A LEADER I TIMOTHY 3:1-7 POET ROBERT FROST IN HIS POEM ROAD LESS TRAVELED BORROWED FROM THE PSALM WRITER OF PSALMS ONE WHEN HE WROTE TWO ROADS DIVERGED IN A YELLOW WOOD, AND I TOOK THE ONE LESS TRAVELED BY, AND THAT HAS MADE ALL THE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 3:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Church Needs For Today

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Jun 4, 2010

Our Churches need to wake up and see whats going on.

THE CHURCH NEEDS FOR TODAY Rev. 3:1 And unto the angel of the church in Sardis write; These things saith he that hath the seven Spirits of God, and the seven stars; I know thy works, that thou hast a name that thou livest, and art dead. 2 Be watchful, and strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist