Sermons on Bestowal:

Pious People Procure Perfected Promises Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Nov 4, 2007

The writer to the Hebrews tried to give confort to the Early Christians that the new converts to the faith were on an equal basis with those of the Old Testament and for the millions to come to Jesus.

HEBREWS 11:40 PIOUS PEOPLE PROCURE PERFECTED PROMISES I. THE PANORAMA: A. Past. B. Present. C. Promise. II. THE PATTERN: A. Person. B. Pardon. C. Partnership. III. THE PERFECTION: A. Plan. B. Provisional. C. Permanent. The writer now brings this part of his writing to a close ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:40

Denomination: Methodist

Salvation's Eternal Gobstobber Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 6, 2008

From the beginning of his letter Paul has explained the necessity of salvation through the intervention of Christ’s sacrificial atonement. Having set forth the golden chain of salvation (8.28-30) he now culminates this portion of his letter with a final e

No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him who loved us. For I am sure that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, nor things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-39

Denomination: Congregational

A Reason To Rejoice

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

We rejoice because the Shepherd King, the LORD our Righteousness has come.

A Reason to Rejoice Jeremiah 23:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Take a quick Rorschach (Raw-shak) test with me: Consider the word Christmas. What is the first word that comes to your mind? For some, the word might be JOY. Joy is closely associated with Christmas. We wish each other a “Merry” Christmas. ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 23:3-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

How I Know That God Loves Me

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Feb 11, 2012

At times in our lives we may find ourselves as we focus on our problems, Does God love me? How does God love me? For the next few minutes I want to share with you how I know that God loves me.

How I Know that God Loves Me Malachi 1:2 The book of Malachi is about the indifference of Israel to God’s love. The Lord tells Israel, “I have loved you” – literally I have loved you in the past and continue to love you. To which they replied “How have you loved us?” Their reply reflects their ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

The Triumphal Entry

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Feb 10, 2010

I'd like to look back at Psalm 103 because I believe that here we'll find six things for which we are to praise the Lord...six things that the disciples could relate to...things that I believe are what prompted the spontaneous praises that echoed through

THE TRIUMPHAL ENTRY LUKE 19:28 40 I grew up in Northern Cambria. It was known for having some pretty good football teams. But there was one particularly memorable game against our arch rivals Cambria Heights that was very non typical. In the closing minutes of action the score is 31 0 and there ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-40

God's Answer To Busyness Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Sep 30, 2009

This is message 2 in the series from psalm 23. It centers around Psalm 23:2 & gives us some of God’s answers to a busy pressured life.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23: Sermon #2: God’s Answer to Busyness: Scripture Ref: Psalm 23: 1-6 Introduction: This morning we’re continuing our series of sermons from the 23rd PSALM. There are 7 CAUSES of STRESS mentioned in this 23rd psalm & GOD gives ANSWERS to each one. Last ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:2

“family Promises”

Contributed by George Yates on Apr 10, 2012

As we look at Jesus ancestors we see a heritage of Grace.

I. Genealogies can tell us a lot about our ancestors, sometimes about who we are and occasionally who our offspring will be A. I remember growing up and being told of one of my great greats whose name was John Pidcock (this is my fraternal grandmother’s maiden name) 1. Every year the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Sun, The Moon, And The Stars

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on May 11, 2018

We are to be a light shining in a dark place.

WHEN OUR DAUGHTER was in Junior High, she became friends with some girls who lived in a little town about an hour’s drive from here. On occasion, these girls would invite her to an activity at their church or their school or even ask her to come to their house. So, I would drive her there, come ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Remember The Focus? Thorns? Rose?

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 22, 2015

Remember? Forget? Ever forget heaven? You ever hate a rose because you remember it has thorns? Paul teaches us about spiritual thorns? Remember thorns have a purpose? Never forget God, our hope is anchor beyond today. Remember the Creator!

REMEMBER: WE CAN NEVER FOCUS ON THORNS? WHEN A THORN CAUSES US TO AVOID THE ROSE? REMEMBER TO FOCUS BEYOND THE PAIN OF THE THORN? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. REMEMBER HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO FORGET? GOD GAVE HUMANS A DISTINCT HONOR TO REMEMBER AND FORGET GOD WARNS THE ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 4:9-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Sin Of The Leader Brings Guilt To The People

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 21, 2014

To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you living holy lives? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that we need to live and lead holy lives for there are people that look to us and follow us. 1 Corinthians 11:1 (Amplified Bible) 11:1 PATTERN YOURSELVES after me [follow my example], as I ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 4:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Supplies Our Needs

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Jun 21, 2013

To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS.

I. EXORDIUM: Who supplies our needs? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show GOD is the Supplier of all our needs coming from CHRIST JESUS. IV. TEXT: Philippians 4:19 (Amplified Bible) And my God will liberally supply (fill to the full) your every need according to His ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Response Of Saving Faith-5 Series

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 18, 2012

5 of ? The Hebrews writer recounted the very practical responses which faith had wrought in their forebears/ancestors. Saving faith yields practical responses to life. Saving faith meets life’s challenge with...

A RESPONSE Of SAVING FAITH-V—Hebrews 11:3-40 Attention: Faith’s response to life’s challenges We indeed bring something of value to the table when we are saved! Need: The Hebrews writer sought to encourage & exhort his readers(hearers) by recounting the very practical responses which faith had ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:3-40

Denomination: Baptist

Christ's Fullness In The Church

Contributed by Mike Rickman on Jan 30, 2019

There is an expectation for the church that comes from above and is lived out in the here and now.

Palmyra First Assembly February 3, 2019 Text: Ephesians 1:13-19 Subject: In Him Title: Christ’s Fullness in the Church This morning I want to share with you from the Book of Ephesians. It’s probably my favorite book in the bible, and at the same time it may be one of the most challenging to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:13-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Preaching From Philippians #8

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Dec 28, 2021

Paul’s life was like ours in that he had two kinds of friends.

(1) HE HAD HIS SUNSHINE FRIENDS One of the sunshine friends was Demas. When things were going great, Demas was there, but when things got rough, Demas got going! Look at 2 Timothy 4:3, we read, “For Demas hath forsaken me, having loved this present world, and is departed unto Thessalonica; ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:25-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Manner Of Person Ought Ye To Be

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Jan 20, 2022

Why did Peter say, “Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be...”

Let me show you. These words appear in Peter’s great chapter on the second coming of Christ. Peter was telling us some of the things that would occur before Christ’s second coming. -In verses 3-4 he tells us there will be scoffers. We read, “Knowing this first, that there shall come in the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist