Sermons on Awaiting:

Rejoicing Always

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Oct 25, 2006

Trials and persecutions notwithstanding, Paul keeps the focus on rejoicing both in his life and in the church.

REJOICING ALWAYS “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” Philippians 4:4 In his letter to the church at Philippi, Paul referred to “rejoice”, “rejoiced” or “rejoicing” ten times. The church had much that tended to discourage it. It was not an affluent congregation. It was ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4

Denomination: Baptist

An Overview Of The Book Of Joel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Feb 15, 2015

We cannot change the past: but in Christ, God restores to us what would have been had we not allowed sin an entrance (Joel 2:25).

AN OVERVIEW OF THE BOOK OF JOEL. Joel 1-3. The name Joel means ‘Yahweh is God’ or perhaps ‘Whose God is the LORD’. There is no doubt that Joel's God is the LORD: not only on account of his given name, but also because of his courage in confronting Israel and the nations with a far-reaching ...read more

Scripture: Joel 1:1-20, Joel 2:1-32, Joel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Knowledge We Have

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Jul 13, 2013

Paul's answer to Gnostic tendencies in the Church.

THE KNOWLEDGE WE HAVE. Colossians 1:1-14. The Apostle Paul was in prison (Colossians 4:10; Colossians 4:18), probably in Rome. We can imagine that any bearer of news of the churches, and of the progress of the gospel, was a welcome visitor. Such was Epaphras a “fellow-servant, who is for you a ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:1-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

An Unchained Gospel

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Sep 24, 2013

Cutting a straight furrow with the Word of God and avoiding catastrophe.

AN UNCHAINED GOSPEL. 2 Timothy 2:8-15. I. SALVATION WITH ETERNAL GLORY (2 Timothy 2:8-10). Paul asks Timothy to “remember Jesus Christ raised from the dead’ (2 Timothy 2:8). Here in the Greek of 2 Timothy 2:8 the resurrection is mentioned BEFORE the Lord’s nativity into the house of David. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Unveiling Of The Mystery.

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Nov 23, 2013

A hitherto hidden reality is now revealed.

THE UNVEILING OF THE MYSTERY. Ephesians 3:1-12. The “For this cause” of Ephesians 3:1 follows Paul’s contemplation of the reconciliation accomplished by our Lord Jesus Christ (Ephesians 2:11-22). Jesus, by His own blood, had resolved the estrangement between God and man, and had broken down the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What About It, Daddy?

Contributed by Craig Benner on Jun 18, 2011

The dad of the prodigal has a good deal to teach us about right attitudes and right actions when it comes to dealing with problem children.

What about it, Daddy? The Father of the Prodigal Lk. 15:11-24 I. He was the Provider of the Family --Master of the home 1 Tim. 5:8 But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel. Dad should provide basic ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-24

Denomination: Pentecostal

Psalm 23 Part Ix "In The House Of The Lord Forever" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 11, 2011

Psalm 23 has been about the story of God's salvation. This lesson ties together the past 8 lessons to show of God's salvation and how He prepared a way for us to enter heaven.

Psalm 23:6b “and I will dwell in the house of the LORD forever.” As we close our series on the 23rd Psalm we end with the best passage of all. The 23rd Psalm is about Salvation. We see where we are born into this world lost just as sheep. We are blind and need a shepherd. But the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:6

The Beginning Of The Gospel

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Dec 2, 2011

2nd Sunday in Advent, Year B

Mark 1: 1 – 8 / The Beginning of the Good News Intro: A young American engineer was sent to Ireland for 2 years by his company. He and his girlfriend determined they would save money and when he returned they would get married and start their life together. However, as time dragged by, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:1-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Promise Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Dec 12, 2011

Jesus promises to return someday and fully establish God's kingdom. Jesus always keeps his promises.

Mark 13:24-37 “The Promise” INTRODUCTION Occasionally, the local news programs will feature the homecoming of some of our deployed troops. I especially like it when their return is a surprise. An Army sergeant returned home recently. He surprised his daughter at her school. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:24-37

Denomination: Lutheran

The Book Of Daniel

Contributed by Ciprian Luca on Jun 19, 2010

So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like?

Major Themes: Our Sovereign God, Servant Calling and Certain Hope I. Why Study the Book of Daniel? A: So we can learn to live as citizens of heaven and resident aliens, in God’s broken and beloved world. What does this look like? [Read Daniel 1:1-21] What do we see as the Book of Daniel ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Funeral - Holy Scriptures Of Comfort For Family

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 24, 2010

A compilation of scriptures of comfort for use in Funeral service and/or printed out to give to the family for comfort from God's Word. *(Adapt as needed)

Holy Scriptures of Comfort for Family All Scriptures from the King James Version Compiled by Pastor William Akehurst Harford Senior Worship Center Psalm 23 1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, Psalm 23:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How God Names His People

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

We read in the pages of the New Testament these seven vital words: Believers, Brethren, Disciples, Christians, Saints, Church of God, and Sons of God. These titles and aliases by which God calls His people are all very plain in meaning and universal in sc

Intro: In the NT record of the Holy Bible we don’t read of Christians called by such names as: Catholics, Baptists, or Pentecostals. We don’t read of them called: Charismatics, Methodists, Wesleyans, Lutherans, Calvinists, Presbyterians, Jehovah’s Witnesses, Seventh Day Adventists, Mormons, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:10

Denomination: *other

Four Things That Bring Blessing

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Sep 30, 2006

Blessings stem from forgiveness, obedience, unselfish service, and faithfulness.

Four Things that Bring Blessing. Matt. 16:17 INTRO.: in our text, Jesus declares Peter to be blessed or happy because he has just received from the Father great truth and has confessed Jesus to be Christ. It’s hard for us to realize how much happiness would come to a Jew because he discovered the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Final Conquest

Contributed by Chew Chew on Aug 7, 2007

Three very important qualities in Joshua life, which enable him to complete the final conquest. I believe that as we apply these qualities into our own lives and into our church, we too as a people of God can fulfill his purpose for our hour.

Title: The Final Conquest Text: Joshua 11 Introduction As we study the book of Joshua, the conquest of Canaan was accomplished through three campaigns. Chapter 6 – 10 covers the central campaign, where the key battles fought were in Jericho and Ai, and the Southern Campaign, where Joshua ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 11:1-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

I Am Series

Contributed by Kent Kessler on Aug 30, 2007

Who I am is who God says I am! HERE ARE THE NT VERSES THAT SAY WHO I AM in my new identity in Jesus Christ. These are present realities. Look for the "I have been", "I will be" sections also.

WHO I AM IS WHO GOD SAYS, I AM! And God says I am… Matthew: ...the salt of the earth ...the light of the world. Luke: ...worth more than many sparrows. John: ...a child of God ...born of God ...born from above ...part of the true vine, chosen by Christ to bear fruit ...Christ’s friend. Acts: ...read more

Denomination: Methodist