Sermons on Aspirations:

The Situation Of The Church In A Context Of Peace And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 3, 2019

The church as salt and light of the world is expected to make significant influence on the lives of the people of God.

THE SITUATION OF THE CHURCH IN A CONTEXT OF PEACE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE AND SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION Obedience to God ensures the well-being of the people of God. In the Lord’s prayer Jesus teaches that the kingdom of God must come and that the will of God must be done on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:6, Romans 12:2, Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

07 - James 3:13-18 Series

Contributed by Michael Collins on Aug 27, 2021

This is the 7th of 11 Studies on the Book of James, in which we will be looking at the two kinds of wisdom - demonic wisdom and divine wisdom.

James 3:13-16 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show by good conduct that his works are done in the meekness of wisdom. 14 But if you have bitter envy and self-seeking in your hearts, do not boast and lie against the truth. 15 This wisdom does not descend from above, but is ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:18, Galatians 5:18-21, James 1:5-8, Matthew 5:8, Matthew 5:9, Isaiah 42:3, Matthew 12:20, Galatians 5:23, Matthew 5:6, Matthew 5:10-12, Matthew 5:7, Luke 23:34, Matthew 18:21-35, Matthew 5:13-16, James 2:1-13, Matthew 5:5, James 3:13-18  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Sermon # 21 - When God Is With Us Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jun 5, 2023

The assurance that God is with us is such a huge comfort in the life of a believer. As we study the life of some great men in the bible, we will understand how the presence of God transformed them and their situations.

God was with Gideon The word of assurance that came from the Lord to Gideon as recorded in Judges 6:16, “The LORD replied, "I will be with you. You will defeat Midian as if it were only one man." (GW) Gideon was faced with an enormous task to fight against the Midianites. As the people ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:16, Genesis 26:3, Psalm 91:7, Exodus 3:12, Deuteronomy 31:23, Matthew 28:20, Acts 11:21, Genesis 31:3  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom

Contributed by Lee Houston on Dec 17, 2022

The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe?

Christmas, The Gift, The Peaceable Kingdom Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17 The Christmas season has many wonderful traditions. Does everyone here know of the "tradition" of kissing under the mistletoe? The history of kissing under the mistletoe is from ancient Scandinavian ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10, Matthew 1:1-17

Love In Advent

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Jan 12, 2004

This sermon is about God’s love as expressed in the incarnation.

Love in Advent 1 Corinthians 1:24-25 Sermon for Advent IV - Love in Advent - By Rev. Matthew Parker - December 21, 2003 An unusual survey was done a few years ago, Participants in the survey were asked this question.......what 3 word sentence would you most like to hear or have said ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:26-29, Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stop The World, I Wanna Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on May 7, 2002

In the Beginning, Part 6 of 7.

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:8-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Peaceable Kingdom

Contributed by Michael Elmore on Nov 29, 2001

Advent. Isaiah’s vision of Christ’s Millenial Kingdom

THE PEACEABLE KINGDOM Isaiah 11:1-10 Introduction: "The Peaceable Kingdom" is the title early 19th-century painter, Edward Hicks, gave to this benign menagerie of animals - wild and domesticated. He based his work on this Isaiah 11 passage that speaks of such animals as the wolf, lamb, leopard, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-10

Denomination: Methodist

Fear Of Death, Hope In The Resurrection

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Oct 28, 2003

The fear of death is a burden many carry. Where do we turn? To Christ, and his promise of the Resurrection.

Resurrection-Daniel 12:1-3 3rd Last Sunday, 11-9-03 We all have things we don’t like very much. We all have “pet peeves”. I suspect many of us might share some common disdains; heavy traffic caused by rubber-neckers, the nerve jarring sound chalk sometimes makes, a pebble in our shoe. These are ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

Stop The World, I Want To Get Off! Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Dec 18, 2007

Creation, Pt. 6

STOP THE WORLD, I WANNA GET OFF! (GENESIS 6:5-9) A friend e-mailed me these insightful pointers on Noah by Don Kryer of Frontline Fellowship that has “Things to Learn from Noah and His Ark” for its subject: (1) Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ark. (2) Stay fit. When you’re 600 ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 4

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

This message tells of the how & why of God’s people. How do we become His people? Answer: According to the good pleasure of His will. Why did He make us His people? Answer: For the praise of the glory of His grace.

Intro Q. Have you ever been frustrated by a sense of powerlessness? - The depression epidemic is one aspect of this feeling of powerlessness - Some people are discontent with life & their jobs - They feel a sense of hopelessness & that they are powerless to change their position ---------------- - ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:11-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

12 Ordinary Men - John - Fill In The Blank Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Dec 6, 2012

This is the fill in the blank for the Bible study from 12 Ordinary Men. See also notes from the Bible Study found in the series of sermons here.

Note: This is a study from the book 12 Ordinary Men by John McArthur an excellent book. This is the fill in the blank outline from Adult Bible Fellowships of First Baptist Church Orion. This is not original but worth posting for study. Twelve Ordinary Men Now there was leaning on Jesus’ bosom ...read more

Scripture: John 13:23

Denomination: Church Of God

Love Each Other

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Apr 26, 2013

We are given the command by Jesus to love others unconditionally...with agape love.

There is a story told about one pitiful man whose fiancé broke their engagement and shredded his tender heart. After some time apart, He later received a letter of apology and desire for reconciliation. It read: Dearest Jimmy, No words could ever express the great unhappiness I've felt since ...read more

Scripture: John 13:31-35

Denomination: Free Methodist

Wanted: Dead & Alive

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Oct 2, 2012

Here in Romans we are on the edge of a new frontier. Pioneers to a new & better life. Leaving the crowd to enter a vast new experience. Entering into a personal experience with the Lord.

- John Gast's “American Progress” (1872) picture - It depicts a symbolic Liberty unrolling telegraph wire - With the book of education in the other hand - The “Star of Empire” on her head as settlers head west. - The Mississippi & cities left behind - Indians can be seen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Be Excellent

Contributed by John Ong on May 19, 2015

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do.

Today, we are called by God to stand out and be excellent at what we do. The times are continuously changing, and most of us feel like we are inside a jungle trying to survive from the tough competition with other people. As we go through our every day life balancing work, hobbies, family time and ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Phases Into Servant Leadership Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Sep 5, 2018

More on Servant leadership from the examples of James and John

29B Throughout history, Christian writers like St. John Chrysostom, the archbishop of Constantinople, have noted the transformation of James and John in their growth into servant leaders; Servant Leadership involves phases: 1). Atheist or Agnostic— Servant leadership is simply another ploy by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:35-45, Isaiah 53:10-11

Denomination: Catholic