Sermons on Before The Throne Of God Above Countdown Iworship Service Starters Vol 1:

It Takes A Thief!

Contributed by Steve Ely on Feb 21, 2018

To catch a thief you have to think like a thief. What has the thief taken stolen from you? How can you stop him?

It Takes A Thief I. Introduction ?The stars were Matt Johnston (who actually lived in Weatherford, OK for a period) and Jon Rainey. Both burglarized homes and businesses, including a police station and stealing Corvettes from a Miss America Pageant, as young men. In 2005, Discovery Channel ...read more

Scripture: Judges 6:1-6

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Harsh Task Master”

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

C.S. Lewis once said, “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” This is the essence of Paul’s message in Romans 7:14-25:

“The Harsh Task Master” C.S. Lewis once said, “No man knows how bad he is until he has tried to be good.” This is the essence of Paul’s message in Romans 7:14-25: 14. For we know that the Law is spiritual, but I am of flesh, sold into bondage to sin. 15. For what I am doing, I do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 7:14-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels

Contributed by Michael Deutsch on Jul 31, 2011

Looking at the angels to see the birth of Christ.

THE ANGELS LUKE 2:8-14 December 12, 2010 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-14

Denomination: Baptist

How Do We Anticipate The Kingdom?

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Nov 30, 2019

We all talk and sing about the Lord's return and the establishment of the Kingdom. But how do we live this hope out?

How do We Anticipate the Kingdom? Romans 15:1-13 We live a life of expectation. In the Evangelical churches, we are busily occupied in the task of examining the prophecy of Scripture to determine if this is the season that the Lord will return. We don’t all agree on the particular order of events, ...read more

Scripture: Romans 15:4-13, Romans 15:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Matin Luther The Father Of The Reformation Series

Contributed by Coz Von on Oct 24, 2017

Marin luther, with a warped sense of scripture became the Father of the reformation.

artin Luther was a tortured soul, if ever there was one. He grew up with a warped understanding of God as harsh and severe. And becoming an Augustinian monk only made matters worse. He followed all the rules of the Catholic Church with diligence: praying, going on pilgrimages, attending mass, and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Change PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Mar 16, 2024

This sermon explores the profound personal relationship with Jesus Christ, encouraging introspection and understanding of one's faith and hesitations.

Welcome, beloved brothers and sisters, to this gathering of hearts and minds united in Christ. We are here today, not as individuals, but as a family of believers, drawn together by a shared love for our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We are a community, a body, each of us a vital part of a greater ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:15

Topics: Silver, Betrayal

Walking On The Water

Contributed by Tim Byrd on Oct 17, 2002

This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ.

WALKING ON THE WATER Date: Place: Text: Matthew 14:25-33 Introduction This story is related in each of the Gospels. But in Matthew’s account we are given a much broader view of this miracle. This passage of scripture teaches us 5 lessons about the Lord Jesus Christ. I. HE IS A COMFORTING LORD. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-33

Denomination: Baptist

How To Be Free

Contributed by Richard Maxey on Oct 19, 2001

To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must:

HOW TO BE FREE So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. (John 8:36) To experience the freedom that Jesus offers I must: 1. _____Consider_________ the cost of following Jesus. Suppose one of you wants to build a tower. Will he not first sit down and estimate the cost to see if he ...read more

Scripture: John 8:36

Denomination: Baptist

A Review Of \ False Doctrines Answered From The Scripture

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Mar 1, 2007

A Useful Doctrinal Guidebook

II Peter 2:1 warns of false teachers introducing destructive heresies. Like an intelligence agency, the Church must gather information on its opponents in order to protect its members and to devise strategies on how to extricate those held hostage to these competing systems. Some Serious, Popular ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

La Experiencia En El Camino De Emaus

Contributed by Major Gerardo Balmori on Feb 23, 2008

La experiencia que dos discípulos de Jesús tuvieron al caminar hacia Emaús nos enseña bastante acerca de la naturaleza de la resurrección de Jesucristo. Todos nosotros como creyentes y nacidos-de nuevo hubiésemos deseado estar caminando con el Cristo resu

LA EXPERIENCIA EN EL CAMINO DE EMAUS Lucas 24:14-46 El Ejército de Salvación Mayor Gerardo Balmori La experiencia que dos discípulos de Jesús tuvieron al caminar hacia Emaús nos enseña bastante acerca de la naturaleza de la resurrección de Jesucristo. Todos nosotros como creyentes y nacidos-de ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:14-46

Denomination: Salvation Army

What A Friend We Have In Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 24, 2008

A sermon preached in Dergina Orange Hall on Sunday 22 June 2008.

TEXT "There is a friend that sticketh closer than a brother" Who is this friend? Matthew 11:19 gives us the answer - "The Son of man came eating and drinking, and they say, Behold a man gluttonous, and a winebibber, a friend of publicans and sinners". Jesus Christ is: 1. A RELIABLE FRIEND "A ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 18:24

R.s.v.p.

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Jun 3, 2008

A message preached at the wedding of Ross McClay and Lynette Snodgrass on Saturday 31 May 2008.

1. THE INVITATION "a certain king...sent forth his servants to call them that were bidden to the wedding". a) A royal invitation - "a certain king". The King of kings invites us to the marriage supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19). b) A repeated invitation - "Again". Only one invitation is sent out ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 22:1-14

Welcome Home Lord Jesus

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on May 6, 2008

Psalm 24 speaks of the ascension of Christ. It is known as the Psalm of the crown.

Roman Catholicism teaches many falsehoods. The Assumption of Mary is one. Rome teaches that Mary ascended up into heaven in the same way that Jesus did. We refute this lie. Scripture nowhere records that this was Mary’s experience. But scripture does record the fact of Christ’s ascension. Psalm ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:1-10

Twenty Commands Of Christian Brotherhood

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Mar 4, 2017

What it takes to be a brother in Christ.

TWENTY COMMANDS OF CHRISTIAN BROTHERHOOD Romans 12: 9 Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. 10 Be kindly affectioned one to another with brotherly love; in honour preferring one another; 11 Not slothful in business; fervent in ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:9-16

Denomination: Baptist

The Truth And Nothing But The Truth Series

Contributed by Robert Bravo on Aug 10, 2010

We are called to live as children of light. One of the ways we do this is by living truthful lives

Living as children of Light: The Truth and nothing but the Truth Ephesians 4:20-25 To live as children of light means • We don’t Distort reality Ephesians 4:25 a. Explain deceitful lives b. Know who you really are c. Not always trying to get over Things we lie about many things. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:20-25

Denomination: Nazarene