Sermons on Arise Sleeper:

What We Do With Jesus After He Has Died?

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Joseph of Arimathae shows how we are to react to Christ when He does not seem to come through and when our hope seems lost.

Introductory Considerations 1. This day is the darkest day the world has ever seen - the day when the Son of God died on a cross because of our sin. 2. In our tenebrae presentation, the disciples are following Jesus and His ministry is going well - but as we will soon see, they will all leave him ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:42-47

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lessons Of Conflict Resolution

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Resolving Conflicts Between People

Resolving Conflicts Illustration:Anger is a divinely implanted emotion. Closely allied to our instinct for right, it is designed to be used for constructive spiritual purposes. The person who cannot feel anger at evil is a person who lacks enthusiasm for good. If you cannot hate wrong, it’s very ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:36-41

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Healing Balm

Contributed by Wayne Burnett on Nov 4, 2000

There is healing for a sin sick world through Jesus Christ

THE BALM OF GILEAD JEREMIAH 8:22 I. IS THERE NO BALM IN GILEAD A. Appears to be a question concerning someone who needs medical attention B. God’s references to Israel as a person C. The reference is a physical allusion to the spiritual condition of Israel D. In order to understand this we ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 8:22

Denomination: Church Of God

Have You Considered?

Contributed by Kevin Taylor on Nov 16, 2000

Discover how to become victorious in life by studying the destiny of Job.

I. Satan’s Proposition of Wreckage A. Text: Job 1:1-12 – Job’s Place of Ruin (1) The word “blameless” in verse #1 is listed as “perfect” in the KJV. B. We first find Job as a godly father, unspoiled by prosperity, ministering as a priest, to his large family (7 sons & 3 daughters) C. Satan ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:1-12

Basic Aeronautics And The Blessings Of Christian Unity

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Nov 26, 2000

A study of pitch, roll, and yaw in the New Testament church.

0003 BASIC AERONAUTICS AND THE BLESSINGS OF CHRISTIAN UNITY Colossians, 1 Corinthians, & Galatians Theme: Inattention to the different forces acting upon Christianity puts to risk the unity of the saints. (MIRRORED AT http://meltingpot.fortunecity.com/alexandra/849/0003.htm ) Opening: It was ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:8-18, 1 Corinthians 1:10-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Things Shall Befall Me There

Contributed by Tyrone Garay on Dec 17, 2000

The foreknowledge of God is the Pro-Vision of God. Let us trust in His future preparations for our life.

What things shall befall me there Introduction: One of the greatest adventures of being a Christian is the adventure itself. The life of a Christian is very exciting because God has established great plans and purposes for you before you were even born. Example - Isaiah prohesied of a ruler 250 ...read more

Scripture: Acts 20:22-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Are You Looking For A Cause

Contributed by Donna Kazenske on Sep 7, 2002

I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. They run around like “prophetic word addicts,” seeking out the prophets of God as if they are Holy Ghost vendi

By: Donna J. Kazenske I’ve been amazed at how many Christians are running from church to church and from meeting to meeting looking for prophetic words from the Lord. I’ve seen those who are not content to have just one word per week; they must have more and more and more! They run around like ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-14, 1 John 4:1

Denomination: *other

The Potter

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Sep 23, 2002

God has a purpose, place and people. All the Master Potter needs to fulfill his design is yielded mud!

The Potter 1 ¶ The word which came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, 2 Arise and go down to the potter’s house, and there I will cause you to hear My words. 3 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he was working a work on the wheel. 4 And the vessel that he made in clay was ruined ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 18:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Three Pictures Of Grace

Contributed by Howard Mcglamery on Dec 12, 2002

The story of Elijah and the Widow of Cherith. A sermon that just begins to touch the surface of God’s Grace.

Three Pictures Of Grace I Kings 17 Illustration Story of a young preacher preaching his first sermon in a little country church in Arkansas. All of his family and relatives came to hear him preach. Afterwards nobody said anything about his sermon. They just left quietly. He was dying to know how ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

"Destructive Thinking”

Contributed by Timothy Proctor Sr. D. Min on Mar 15, 2002

Watch what you say out of your mouth, your words have power in them. You do know that God said you have the power of Life and Death in your words.

Intro: I know so many good church folks who are afraid to declare with their mouths what the Word of God says about them. Oh, they will boldly talk about every other thing that don’t concern them but, for some reason or other, they are so afraid to Confess what God and His Word says. If you ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:21

Denomination: *other

A Whole Lot Of Shaking Going On

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Jul 31, 2002

We find out as we follow God that we must cooperate with him, we must do something before God will do anything, sometimes we have to shake ourselves

Judg 13:24-25 24And the woman bare a son, and called his name Samson: and the child grew, and the LORD blessed him. 25And the Spirit of the LORD began to move him at times in the camp of Dan between Zorah and Eshtaol. Judg 13:25 (TLB) 25And the Spirit of the Lord began to excite him whenever he ...read more

Scripture: Judges 13:24-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

"What's On The Menu?" Series

Contributed by Bruce Hamsher on Aug 6, 2002

Spiritually, what do you hunger and thirst for?

“What’s On The Menu?” Matthew 5:6 Beatitudes - #4 Intro: (T-giving meal - Eat, eat, eat and get hungry again - Fills us temporarily) Mt. 5:6 says, “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.” In this context, to “hunger and thirst” means ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6

Denomination: Mennonite

A Prophet Among Us

Contributed by John Knight on May 2, 2002

Becoming aware of hidden fallacies in our life and in our church.

A Prophet Among Us John 2:12-25 Jesus is often known in his roles as priest and king, but not as often in his role of prophet. What is a prophet? The voice of God! Special calling/ special experience The Spirit of God delved into the lives of ordinary men and transformed them into ...read more

Scripture: John 2:12-25

Denomination: Holiness

Baptism

Contributed by Mark Ripper on Apr 23, 2001

Living our Baptismal Call

The total water supply of the world is 326 million cubic miles. Each cubic mile is equal to one trillion gallons. The adult human body is composed of approximately 55 to 60 percent water. There is not a plant or animal which can survive without water. In addition to being so important to sustain ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Catholic

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 11, 2001

Paul teaches us how to demonstrate tact, diplomacy and truthful speech in the face of stiff criticism

How Paul Demonstrated Wisdom Before His Accusers (Acts 23:1-5) Illustration:Whatever you do, you need courage. Whatever course you decide upon, there is always someone to tell you that you are wrong. There are always difficulties arising that tempt you to believe your critics are right. To map out ...read more

Scripture: Acts 23:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational