Sermons on Battered Violin:

God, You, And Your Vision. Part 1

Contributed by Larry Turner on Mar 18, 2012

Preparation and expectation of your vision to become a reality.

I want to begin by sharing with you a story about a 19 year old Chinese pianist named Liu (lu) Shih-kun ( shy-cun). In 1958 he competed in the First International Tchaikovsky Competition for pianist. Van Cliburn won with Liu finishing second. Van Cliburn became world renown and Liu went back to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:31-38

Denomination: Foursquare

A Way Out Of No Way

Contributed by Mark Penn on May 24, 2013

God is able to take impossible situations and turn them around and he does it using those things that you possess. This is illustrated by the Red Sea experience.

A WAY OUT OF NO WAY Exodus 14:13-16, 21-22 Joshua 24:6-7 INTRODUCTION: Exodus is the second book of the Old Testament: tells of the departure of the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt led by Moses into the promised land that God had promised them. God picked a people, Israel, and told them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 14:13-22

Denomination: Baptist

Christian Warfare: The Deciever" Series

Contributed by Christopher Glenn on Jun 9, 2012

Over the next several weeks, we are going to look at strategies of Satan, How to detect him, and how to defeat him. We will look at four people from the Old Testament who had a direct confrontation with Satan.

Christian Warfare Part 1 The Deceiver Genesis 3:1-7 INTRODUCTION: I. Unfortunately, many people don’t believe that the Devil really exists. We characterize Satan as some fictitious person. A. ILLUSTRATION: 1. Once a boxer was being badly beaten. Battered and bruised, he leaned over the ropes and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

The Glory In Resurrection Series

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Jan 23, 2019

As the women made their way to the Garden Tomb, their lives were filled with uncertainty. There were more questions than answers. Their hopes and dreams were shattered, buried with Jesus three days ago. However, when they arrived at the tomb, hope was provided through the resurrection!

The Glory in Resurrection Mark 16: 1-8 It had been a difficult time for those who loved and followed Jesus. The disciples and the faithful women were aware of His death upon the cross. No doubt their minds were filled with unanswered questions – what will we do now; where do we go from here; is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encourage Yourself In The Lord

Contributed by Roger Roark on Mar 20, 2016

David encouraged himself in the Lord his God, during trouble

HOW TO ENCOURAGE YOURSELF IN THE LORD 1st Samuel 30:1-6 (key verse 6) And it came to pass, when David and his men were come to Ziklag on the third day, that the Amalekites had invaded the south, and Ziklag, and smitten Ziklag, and burned it with fire; 2 And had taken the women captives, that were ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 30:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Clothe The Naked

Contributed by Craig Condon on Aug 4, 2015

Christ's call to serve is unique for each and every believer. He will give us the situation, the words and the ability to do what He wants us to do. He is the one who makes a difference. We are tools to be used by Him.

“I was shivering, and you gave me clothes…” Martin of Tours was a Roman soldier and a Christian. One cold winter day, as he was entering a city, a beggar stopped him and asked for money. Martin had no money, but the beggar was blue and shivering with cold and Martin gave him what ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Anglican

The Strangest Covenant Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Mar 28, 2018

The incident with the snake on the pole in the wilderness is one of the strangest occurrences in scripture. This sermon looks at how it is part of God's on-going covenant keeping.

I hate snakes. End of story. There’s only one good type of snake in my book—a dead one! I can see a snake crawling on the ground and immediately it makes my skin crawl…it feels like the snake is crawling all over me. Yes, I know. It’s an irrational thing, and no, I don’t know where it comes ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:4-9

Denomination: Methodist

Triumph At The Tomb

Contributed by Christopher Benfield on Apr 2, 2018

What began as a day of doubt and fear became a day of victory, hope, and rejoicing. Jesus had been crucified, and the women came to anoint His body. They soon heard the words that have resonated for centuries: He is not here; He is risen!

Triumph at the Tomb Mark 16: 1-8 Today is a special day in the hearts of believers around the world. It is the day we celebrate the glorious resurrection of our Lord, the very foundation of the Christian faith. It was a glorious day when the angel proclaimed to the shepherds that the Messiah ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Apr 9, 2019

Series looking at spiritual warfare

BELT OF TRUTH Major William Martin never knew the great contribution that he made during the Second World War, especially to the allied success in Italy. He was a British officer who died and was buried on the southern coast of Spain. He never fired a single shot. William Martin died of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-14

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Ministry's Twisted Journey? Don't Miss It!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Nov 19, 2014

It can be easy to miss our opportunities before us. You are not an accident. Follow a good Godly teacher...

DO NOT MISS THE OPPORTUNITY FOR TOTAL VICTORY... SETTLING FOR LESS THAN THE BEST By Wade martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. HERE IS AN OPPORTUNITY THE WILL FOREVER CHANGE YOU... THE JOURNEY WILL BE TWISTED, BUT YOU WILL TRAVEL FROM AN UNKNOWN FARM BOY TO ONE OF THE GREATEST PROPHETS OF ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Secret Series

Contributed by John Bright on Jan 16, 2021

Working through the book of Philippians using consecutive expository preaching. Philippians 4:10-13

Series: Philippians Sermon: “The Secret” Philippians 4:10-13 Pastor John Bright Philippians 4 “10 But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly that now at last your care for me has flourished again; though you surely did care, but you lacked opportunity. 11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:10-13

Denomination: Methodist

Living Hope - 7 Of 14 Series

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Jan 28, 2021

It is a wonderful thing to know the story of Jesus. But it is an infinitely more wonderful thing to believe, to be persuaded deep in one's heart that Christ is alive, and to make Him our own personal Lord and Savior.

Easter Sunday—April 12, 1998 (April 11, 1993) Living Hope John 20:9 He saw and believed. The seeds of life had been sown. Wonderful, living words. Wonderful loving deeds The seeds fell on warm hearts and cold hearts. They fell on good ground and stony ground. And there the seeds of life ...read more

Scripture: John 20:9

Denomination: Nazarene

Peter's Second Conversion Series

Contributed by Scott Maze on Jun 9, 2021

I want you to watch for two conversions in our story today – a conversion for both Cornelius and for Peter. Each man had a powerful turning point and each man had a powerful story they would tell around campfires for years to come.

Acts 10:27-47 is read before the sermon. There’s a powerful story tucked away in the middle chapters of Acts. Our story tantalizes us with angels & visions but at it’s essence it is the story about our 2 main characters to today’s story, Cornelius & Peter. Cornelius represents the power ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Stronger And Stronger

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 14, 2020

God’s Word, God’s ways are passé today, it’s all about how smart, astute, skilled, hard-working, computer- savvy, experienced and technically trained you are, very few rely on God and church for success in their life.

Stronger and stronger 2 Samuel 3:1”There was a long war between the house of Saul and the house of David. And David grew stronger and stronger, while the house of Saul became weaker and weaker.” When God starts pouring down His blessings on you then you need a giant vessel, such would be the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 3:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Winter Has Gone Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 10, 2020

Song of Songs indicates that while King Solomon reigned in the United Kingdom of Israel, and he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters of He, She, and others.

Text: Songs of Solomon 2:10-13 Theme: Blessing blossoms up Introduction to SS: Song of Songs also known as Song of Solomon indicates that while King Solomon reigned the united Kingdom of Israel approx. 1000 BC, he wrote many songs, poems, proverbs, and sayings. The whole book has three characters ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:10-13

Denomination: Methodist