Sermons on Battle At Ai:

Take A Risk Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Nov 5, 2009

As we consider the risks in following Christ, we need to acknowledge that He is the Christ headed for the cross; therefore, it will cost to follow Him, but the risk is worth it, because being with Christ is the only way to live!

A man named Fred inherited a huge land grant, but the will provided that he could choose land in either Chile or Brazil. He chose Brazil. Unhappily, if he had chosen Chile, he would have received his inheritance in land on which they had recently discovered uranium, gold and silver. But he chose ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:27-38

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Cross Of Passion... Passion For People! Series

Contributed by Monty Newton on Mar 12, 2012

Jesus' passion was thatGod's house be a place where anyone and everyone could connect with God.

20120311 3rd Sunday in Lent B Lenten Series: The Crosses of Lent Series Key Verse: I want to know Christ and experience the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in His suffering, becoming like Him in His death, and so somehow, to attain the resurrection from the dead. ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practicing Patience

Contributed by Joseph Stapleton on Oct 14, 2010

The Bible tells us many ways we can practice the spiritual fruit of patience, this sermon deals with three tings we must do in order to display the fuit of patience.

PRACTICING PATIENCE (All me sermon use illustrations found at www.sermoncentral.com and all scripture is NIV unless otherwise noted) Many times I pray for Wisdom - to understand my teenagers; Love - to forgive them; Patience - for their mood swings; Because, Lord if I pray for Strength, ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Controlling Anger Series

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Oct 18, 2010

Learning how to control our anger through the Bible.

CONTROLLING ANGER Sermon Number 3 January 10, 2010 John Hunter was an 18th century British surgeon, who suffered from angina. He realized most of his attacks were brought on by anger. Hunter lamented, “My life is at the mercy of any scoundrel who chooses to put me in a passion.” ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 15:1

Denomination: Baptist

Learning How To Walk A New Way - Part Two Series

Contributed by Tim Vamosi on Apr 6, 2010

If we are going to reach our full potential as believers and as a church we have to deal these basic concerns first.

“Learning How To Walk A New Way” Ephesians 4:1-10 May 31, 2009 OPEN: Last week we started on this study in Eph. 4 and we are learning how to walk a new way. It doesn’t matter what your age is – there should always be something new entering into your walk with the Lord. If ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God The Engineer

Contributed by John Perry on Apr 8, 2010

Perth 24/08/07 “God the engineer” Intro: God is in the business of working in & through human lives. Do you remember that God is the God of the supernatural? Not a mental knowledge but is this truth a part of your daily thinking? Most of the

Perth 24/08/07 “God the engineer” Intro: God is in the business of working in & through human lives. Do you remember that God is the God of the supernatural? Not a mental knowledge but is this truth a part of your daily thinking? Most of the time we aren’t even aware of it ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 59:1

Denomination: Pentecostal

Excelling In The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by David Owens on Apr 13, 2010

As Paul attempted to motivate the Corinthians to participate in the special collection for the poor in Judea, he taught them a number of principles for giving.

Introduction: A. Good morning – Praise the Lord for another opportunity to worship the Lord and to love one another! 1. I hope that last week’s message about resurrection blessings was encouraging to you! 2. How wonderful to believe in Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, and as a ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Lost Voice Of God

Contributed by Teddy Walker on Apr 18, 2010

We need to get the voice of God into our lives

THE LOST VOICE OF GOD 1 Sam 3:1-11 1 And the child Samuel ministered unto the Lord before Eli. And the word of the Lord was precious in those days; there was no open vision. 2 And it came to pass at that time, when Eli was laid down in his place, and his eyes began to wax dim, that he could not ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Logos Revealed Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Apr 22, 2010

Part 3 in series, Love Never Dies, Dave shows how the two scenes in chapter 2 of John demonstrate Jesus' identity as the Logos, or the Christ.

The Logos Revealed Love Never Dies, prt. 3 Wildwind Community Church David Flowers April 18, 2010 St. Francis of Assisi once spent a whole night in a cave praying this prayer: “Who are you, and who am I? Who are you, and who am I? Who are you, and who am I?” The problem with us ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-25

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Vision, The Thorn, And The Grace Series

Contributed by David Owens on May 17, 2010

Paul learned to accept his thorn in the flesh as a gift from God, and allowed it to bless and benefit his life.

Introduction: A. I want to start with a true story that illustrates the overall lesson I hope we will learn today. B. The story is told of a 10-year-old boy who decided to study Judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident. 1. The boy began lessons with an old ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How To Succeed In Life Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Sep 8, 2011

God says He will guide & direct us. He will led us into a balanced life & proper decisions. The big question though is will we obey God's will if He reveals it to us? Trusting & obeying is what is absolutely necessary to be guided by God.

PROVERBS 3: 5 & 6 HOW TO SUCCEED IN LIFE [Jeremiah 10:23-24] [This text has a special place in my heart. Since 1977 it has been one of my life verses. I have not always been fully obedient to its injunction, but when I have the promise that He shall direct my paths has proven true.] Does ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Baptist

Showdown On The Mountain Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

First of all, do you remember what Elijah’s name in the Hebrew means? It means “Yahweh is my God.” This prophet’s name very clearly defined his mission, to demonstrate or prove that “Yahweh is, in fact, not only his God but the only true and living God.”

Elijah Part II "Showdown on the Mountain" 1 Kings 18:1-39 1 And it came to pass after many days that the word of the LORD came to Elijah, in the third year, saying, "Go, present yourself to Ahab, and I will send rain on the earth." 2 So Elijah went to present himself to Ahab; and there was a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:1-39

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Handwriting Is On The Wall Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Nov 3, 2011

A study of the book of Daniel chapter 5 verses 1 through 31

Daniel 5: 1 – 31 The Handwriting Is On The Wall 1 Belshazzar the king made a great feast for a thousand of his lords, and drank wine in the presence of the thousand. 2 While he tasted the wine, Belshazzar gave the command to bring the gold and silver vessels which his father Nebuchadnezzar ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Surprised By Grace

Contributed by H.b. Charles Jr. on Dec 16, 2010

"Surprised by Grace" is an exposition of 2 Samuel 9 in which David reaches out in kindness to Mephibosheth for the sake of his father, Mephibosheth. David's kindness is read as a parable of the amazing grace of God that saves unworthy sinners.

SURPRISED BY GRACE 2 Samuel 9 “O Lord, who shall sojourn in your tent? Who shall dwell in your holy hill?” David begins Psalm 15 with these probing questions. The body of the psalm answers these opening questions. It describes that character and conduct of the person who pleases God. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 9:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Love Jesus? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Jan 13, 2011

John the Baptist understood who Jesus was and what it took to love Him as He deserves! Let's take a look at how John understood his love for Christ!

Sermon Brief Date Written: January 7, 2011 Date Preached: January 9, 2011 Where Preached: OPBC (AM) Sermon Details: Series Title: Falling in Love With Jesus Sermon Title: How Do We Love Jesus? Sermon Text: John 1:14-32 [ESV] 14 And the Word became flesh and dwelt ...read more

Scripture: John 1:14-32

Denomination: Baptist