Sermons on Armed:

A God's-Eye View Of Prayer Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Feb 14, 2016

Paul helps us understand what a privilege prayer is.

The new church treasurer was struggling to open a combination lock on the offering safe. He had been told the combination, but couldn’t quite remember it. Finally he went to the pastor and asked for help. The pastor came into the room and began to turn the dial. After the first two numbers he ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Lutheran

“the Witness Of Isaiah, John And Jesus” Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Feb 14, 2016

John 12 concludes Jesus' testimony to the world with a short summary sermon.

2 14 2016 “The Witness of Isaiah, John and Jesus” John 12:36-50 John 12:36: “While you have the light, believe in the light, that you may become sons of light." These things Jesus spoke, and departed, and was hidden from them. 37 But although He had done so many signs before ...read more

Scripture: John 12:36-50

Denomination: Baptist

Jairus’ Trouble

Contributed by John Gaston on Jun 4, 2015

This message, Jairus' Trouble, highlights the importance of persevering and dealing with delays in prayer. We look at how to approach Jesus, God's condescending love, and how to beat discouragements.

JAIRUS’ TROUBLE Mk. 5:21-24, 35-42 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Persistence is an important characteristic of the child of God. 2. A persistent salesman refused to leave when the secretary told him the boss was out. 3. An hour passed, then two. Finally, weary of being a prisoner in his own ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-42

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God's Master Plan Series

Contributed by Paul Foster on Dec 26, 2014

Part of a sermon series on Galatians

Introduction In 1975 the IRA prisoners at Long Kesh jail in Northern Ireland burnt it down (don’t get any ideas!). Tom Kelly was one of those prisoners as was James Tate but he was on the opposite side, a UVF commander. James helped to found the UVF in Belfast. He was arrested one Easter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:15-29

Denomination: Anglican

Jochebed! Who? Trusting God Exodus 2 V1-10

Contributed by Roger Whipp on Dec 29, 2014

Jochebed, Moses mother trusted God with the most important thing in her life. Are we prepared to do the same?

I guess for most Police Officers, the most stressful part of the job is appearing at court. I shall never forget my first Crown Court appearance, and the first time I gave evidence at Court 1 at The Old Baily. Generally it’s not because you have done anything wrong, or as some might ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 2:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Paul Barreca on Mar 31, 2012

God’s greatest gift was given when Jesus suffered for your sin. His anguish on the cross is described in graphic detail in Isaiah 53.

Sermon Notes April 1, 2012 The Suffering Servant Isaiah 52:13-53:9 It was Christmas of 1990. Our family was growing and three young children filled our home with joy, and lots of chaos! As with every family, Christmas was one of the most memorable and special times of the year. This ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Prayer For Strengthened Love Series

Contributed by Chris Surber on Apr 16, 2012

Spiritual power is the consequence of the love of Christ. The Church needs strengthened love for increased power.

“Prayer for Strengthened Love,” Ephesians 3:14-21 Outline I. Introduction II. Transition a. CIT: Spiritual power is the consequence of the love of Christ. b. CIS: The Church needs strengthened love for increased power. III. Exposition a. The attitude of the prayer. i. Humility, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Fire Of God

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 22, 2012

If the fire of judgment is early kindled in us, we, as Christ, die to sin but live to God.

Fire is full of symbolic meaning in Scripture. Fire is used as a sign of God’s presence and as a sign of judgment, both of acceptance and rejection. Fire is a sign of theophany, which is just a fancy way of saying a revelation of God, God’s presence. When God made His covenant with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:49-56

Denomination: Anglican

Where Is Thy God?

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

WHERE IS THY GOD?

Psalm 42:10 WHERE IS THY GOD? The only time (The Devil) has anything to say to us is when he wants to... a. Discourage us b. Distract us c. or Deceive us The only way to answer the devil is with the word of God. I OUR GOD IS ABOVE US A. In His Person ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 42:1-10

Denomination: Holiness

Waiting With The Old Testament Church: Waiting With Comfort

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 6, 2015

Adapted from a Timothy Quill Advent series.

I began a sermon series last week by saying that no one likes waiting—especially not at the emergency room of a hospital. But another place we don’t like having to wait is at the airport. If you’re travelling alone and your flight has been delayed, it’s no fun having to wait ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

How Jesus Changed December 25th

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Dec 17, 2015

A brief devotional sharing how Jesus has changed December 25th.

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20 Theme: Christmas Eve/Day Devotion Proposition: Jesus Christ has transformed the 25th Day of December. INTRO: Grace and peace from our Heaven Father and from His Son Jesus Christ who came to take away the sin of the world. What a wonderful time of the year! This ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Nazarene

I Just Feel Like Something Good Is About To Happen!

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Aug 25, 2014

How many have come this morning expecting something from God… How many have come this morning and are willing to not let go and seek him until you receive what you came for?

I just feel like something good is about to happen! Illus. I heard a story about a scrawny kid from West Texas who attended a small high school. They didn't have a wrestling program, but he read a book on wrestling and asked one of the assistant football coaches if he would enter him in some of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 118:21-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Finding Joy Through Service

Contributed by Brien Sims on Jun 23, 2008

Serving God with everthing you have and with all you are can bring you joy. Especially since you see that Jesus did the same.

The Scene: 12 Men lined up at a table (they would be laying …) Jesus: roles up his pant legs and wraps a towel around his body to use... pours water into a basin and begins washing his disciples feet. Slowly and diligently wash each persons feet and when you get so far begin speaking… “Peter, ...read more

Scripture: John 13:1-20, John 13:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Finer Points Of Love (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Feb 23, 2009

The sermon examines the fifteen qualities of love found in I Cor. 13:4-7.

Today we look at the last four qualities of love found in I Cor. 13:4-7. Instead of examining these four individually I want to make three connecting statements about love. These three statements connect the four and give clarity since they are all interrelated. The first statement is: Love has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Denomination: Baptist