Sermons on Been In The Storm Too Long:

Melchizedek Blessed Abraham Who Possessed Promises Of God

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jan 31, 2014

To show that together with Abraham we have been blessed by GOD.

I. EXORDIUM: Where did our blessing came from? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that together with Abraham we have been blessed by GOD. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 7:6 (Amplified Bible) 7:6 But this person who has not their Levitical ancestry received tithes from Abraham ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 7:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Gracious Heart Of God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on May 4, 2006

In this long defense, Stephen reveals the gracious heart of God as He worked with the nation of Israel for centuries to reveal Himself to them.

Passage: Acts 7:1-60 Intro: You may be familiar with the famous short story titled “The Gift of the Magi” 1. story of young married couple, very poor, at Christmas 2. Stella had beautiful hair, Jim had a fabulous watch 3. Stella sold her hair to buy Jim a watch fob, Jim sold his watch to buy ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:1-60

Denomination: Evangelical Free

The Prayer That God Answers Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2001

On the face of it, the Prayer of Jabez would appear to be the kind of petition God wouldn’t answer - too selfish.

OPEN: Two young boys were spending the night at their grandparents. At bedtime, the two boys knelt beside their beds to say their prayers when the youngest one began praying at the top of his lungs, "I PRAY FOR A NEW BICYCLE. And I PRAY FOR A NEW NINTENDO PLAY STATION, -and I PRAY FOR A NEW ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Was Acquainted With Grief Series

Contributed by Robert Irvine on May 7, 2024

Jesus Christ was acquainted with grief. Every day in Roman-occupied Judea there would have been executions, and crucifixions just as Jesus suffered. Grief would have been all around.

In the last post, I concentrated on Jesus being a man of sorrows, so this post will concentrate on Jesus being acquainted with grief. First of all, as always, I check to see what the Old Testament Hebrew words are to make sure that I am interpreting the prophet's words correctly. In this verse, ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Baptist

The Gifts And The Giver Series

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Nov 12, 2010

Presents what church members have been given to serve in the church.

Introduction What do you have to offer Jesus? You, who believe and follow him; you who have joined his church, his body – just what do you have to give to make any real difference to that body? That is what we are considering today. We have been told to walk in a manner worthy of our ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Got Problems!

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Oct 1, 2009

God has been a problem a solver since the beginning of creation.

Text: “Many are the afflictions of the righteous, but the LORD delivers him out of them all” (Psalm 34:19). I am sure that you have said or you have heard someone say, “I have a problem or I have a multitude of problems I am dealing with.” What is being said is that there are situations of ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:13-22

Denomination: Christian Church

Courage In The Midst Of Change

Contributed by Ben Peak on Jan 3, 2008

A sermon preached in first service as senior pastor at a church where I had been assistant

The Duke of Cambridge said in the late 1800’s, “Any change, at any time, for any reason, is to be deplored.” Change is one of those things that none of us are really comfortable with. Many people, if they had their choice, would choose to keep everything the same. It’s comfortable. It gives us ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-9

Denomination: Holiness

Eternity Written In The Human Heart: Where Is Home In A Fallen World? Series

Contributed by Justin Steckbauer on Feb 24, 2024

Sometimes as Christians we feel as though we’re caught between heaven and Earth. We long to be in heaven with God. We long to escape the flesh, to be free from the evils of this world. Yet we know we have a job, a duty to minister to this world and be salt and light to the world.

My fiancé and I went to see The Chosen in theaters this weekend, season four, episodes 4-6. And we really enjoyed it. It was very powerful. Particularly I really enjoyed episode 4. You have Jesus seeing the faith the centurion who doesn’t even need Jesus to come to his house to heal his son, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Salvation Army

What A Story!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Dec 23, 2007

Enthusiastically live the best news that has ever been told.

WHAT A STORY! Luke 2.20 S: Good News! C: Christmas Pr: ENTHUSIASTICALLY LIVE THE BEST NEWS THAT HAS EVER BEEN TOLD! Type: Inductive The Shepherds were: I. ORDINARY II. SCARED III. CURIOUS IV. CONTAGIOUS PA: How is the change to be observed? • Humbly realize that God became human • Meet ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:20

Denomination: Baptist

The Fragrance Of The Christian Ministry Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 28, 2014

Thoughts of Paul’s miraculous encounter with Titus will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the Christian ministry.

2 CORINTHIANS 2: 12-17 [GAINING PERSPECTIVE Series] THE FRAGRANCE OF THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY Paul has been relating his personal situation and tying it to the situation in the Corinthian Church. These thoughts will evoke memories that cause a long reflection on the subject of the glory of the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:12-17

Denomination: Baptist

What's Done Is Done

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jan 9, 2009

For Christmas Eve Communion: what God has done in Christ means that peace has been accomplished, and this world’s contradictions have been resolved. The Father’s love has embraced us.

“What’s done is done." We say it when we want to pronounce the final words, when we want to speak the ultimate truth. "What’s done is done", as if so obvious a truth really needed stating. "What’s done is done.” It becomes a way of insisting that there is no more to be said, no more to do, no ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:2-7

Denomination: Baptist

Lost And Found

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Jul 21, 2010

Why do the angels in heaven rejoice when lost people get found? It is because they see what we have been saved from and what we have been saved to.

LOST AND FOUND In July of 2002 nine miners were trapped in Quecreek, Pa when mine shafts collapsed due to floodwater. The men were trapping in a pocket of air 244 feet down in the 50-degree cold waters. The miners gasped for air as floodwater rose to their chins. They tied themselves together ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-10

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Prophecy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 19, 2003

They all pointed to Him. Those prophets of the Old Testament were seeing something they couldn’t figure out, but longed to understand.

When is the last time you saw something about to happen and you knew it would? At that moment, you were looking into the future and seeing the outcome of events that were yet to take place. God has made us spiritual creatures like himself. We make plans, we set goals, we write out our schedules ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-10, Isaiah 53:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Our War With The Unholy Trinity In This Broken World. Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Jul 23, 2012

Satan - one little shall fell him. But what if no-one uses that word? What if we keep watering down the faith? What if we are too materialistic? What if we are too comfortable? We are at war don’t be distracted or deceived.

You can listen to this message in full here:- http://www.nec.org.au/index.php/listen-to-a-sermon-series/revelation/ Message How real is evil? I think we can all agree that evil is very real. Now here is a slightly different question. How powerful is evil? There is an Old Hymn by Martin Luther ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Real Hope And Change

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 14, 2012

Everything that you have ever had to deal with or will ever experience, He already has been there and conquered it. You must believe, what ever situation you will ever arrive at, or may come upon, He has already been there for you and has already been v

Real Hope and Change! Everywhere you look, all through out history, there have been men who have inspired mankind! David did, Caleb did, Moses and Joshua, Peter, Paul and Mary, Just kidding But seriously, Discoverers have, Kings have, Presidents…....well you know…....just mention the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational