Sermons on Blessings Of Abraham:

Tasting, Craving, And Cleaning House

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Aug 18, 2009

Craving God and being obedient

Tasting, Craving, and Cleaning House 1 Pet. 2:1-3 Aug. 9, 2009 Intro: Those of you who have been around Laurier for a number of years know that I like to attend a conference called “The Leadership Summit” each year, generally the first Thursday and Friday of August, and you might be used to me ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Heading Toward Christmas - Thinking About Gifts Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Dec 13, 2009

Since we’re thinking about Christmas I think we should think about the gifts we’ve been given by God. This is just a simple reminder of how blessed we are.

INTRO.- ILL.- Herb Forst in Cross River, NY, in Reader’s Digest: What not to Buy Your Wife: 1. Don’t buy anything that plugs in. Anything that requires electricity is seen as too practical. 2. Don’t buy clothing that involves sizes. The chances are one in seven thousand that you will get her ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Doing The Impossible

Contributed by Richard Roberts on Jul 6, 2008

The impossible is possible to him that believes not only in God but in ones-self if you truly believe you can do something its not impossible!"Nothing is impossible to those who beilive"

Doing the Impossible Matthew 19:26 26. But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible. Faith brings success Mark 9:23-24 23. Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth. 24. And ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:37

Denomination: Church Of God

When A Seat Of Mercy Becomes A Throne Of Grace

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Jul 13, 2008

Contrasts God’s relationship with man in the Old and New Covenants. When God set up residence on earth, He called his throne the Mercy Seat. But at Calvary both the name and the location changed - to the Throne of Grace.

17 And thou shalt make a mercy seat of pure gold: two cubits and a half shall be the length thereof, and a cubit and a half the breadth thereof… … 22 And there I will meet with thee, and I will commune with thee from above the mercy seat, from between the two cherubims which are upon the ark of the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Urban Legend #2: God Wants Me Happy All The Time Series

Contributed by Jonathan Mcleod on Jul 17, 2008

The bad news: God doesn’t want me happy all the time. The good news: He wants me more than happy. He wants me blessed.

It may surprise you, but God’s number one concern is not my happiness. For the time will come when men will not put up with sound doctrine. Instead, to suit their own desires, they will gather around them a great number of teachers to say what their itching ears want to hear. They will turn ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:12

Denomination: Baptist

Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Zwarich on Jul 30, 2008

Jesus came back from His retreat after John’s death focused on the only power that could defeat evil.

Lectionary 18 A Matthew 14:13-21 In the past I have no doubt that most of you have heard the account of the “Feeding of the Five Thousand” and that you know that the story informs us of the miracle of how Jesus multiplied five loaves of bread and two fish into enough food to feed five thousand men ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:13-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Viva La Vida Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Sep 27, 2008

God’s desire is that we would experience the blessed life – where we would be happy, supremely blessed; and spiritually prosperous – with life-joy and satisfaction in God’s favour and salvation.

THE BLESSED LIFE #2 – VIVA LA VIDA TODAY’S DATE: Sept. 28 – it was 18 years ago in a farmhouse in Lacombe, Alberta, where I first encounter God in a life-transforming way, and my life has never been the same since! ILLUSTRATION: Look to the Classifieds: Let me quickly share with you some ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:1-20

Denomination: *other

No Pain, No Gain Series

Contributed by Dr. George Calhoun on Oct 25, 2008

C.S. Lewis wrote: “God whispers to us in our pleasures, speaks in our conscience, but shouts in our pains: it is His megaphone to rouse a deaf world.”

Luke 8: 40-56 What motivates you to make changes in your life? Think back to a time when you made a change in your life and ask the question, “What motivated me to make that change?” I’ve always been interested in what motivates people to make changes in their lives so this past week I did a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:40-50

Denomination: Baptist

Patience Through Oppression Series

Contributed by Paul Carlson on Feb 20, 2009

How one can be patient during severe trials?

Patience through Oppression James 5:7-11 PROPOSITION: Because Christ manifested patience during His life and crucifixion, you must practice patience regardless of your circumstances. I. Experience the fruitfulness of patience. A. Plan for a lifetime of persistent endurance (7)! WATCH YOUR ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

"God's Goodness"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Jan 15, 2009

Message on the promises of Psalm 84:11

“God’s Goodness” January 18, 2009 “For the LORD God is a sun and shield; the LORD bestows favor and honor; no good thing does he withhold from those whose walk is blameless.” Psalm 84:11 If you know me at all, you ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:11

Denomination: Holiness

9 Out Of 10

Contributed by Joe Hayes on Mar 13, 2010

It not about getting the blessing its what you do on the rest of your journey. www.preaching.co.nr

Jesus had been ministering in Perea. He then returned to Bethany, about 1.5 miles from Jerusalem, to raise Lazarus. After raising Lazarus, He and His disciples went north away from Jerusalem. In Luke 17:11 we find that Jesus and His disciples had gone as far north as Samaria and Galilee. While ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:11-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Heaven's Benefit Package

Contributed by Bishop Talbert Swan on Mar 28, 2010

Living for God provides us with the best benefits in the world.

Heaven’s Benefit Package Pastor Talbert W. Swan, II Psalms 103:2 Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: A lot of people work a job only because they need the benefits. One of the hallmarks of the recent campaign for president was the cost of health insurance, which has ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:2

Denomination: *other

Foundational Truth 5 (Wk.6) Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Nov 17, 2008

A look at the foundational truths of the Christian faith which must be wholly understood before believers can move on to maturity in Christ. This one focuses on "the laying on of hands (Part 2)".

Dakota Community Church November 16, 2008 Foundational Truth 5 (Week 6) Hebrews 5:11-14 We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers, you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

How To Be A Good Solder In God"S Army

Contributed by Phil Dyar on Dec 19, 2008

IF YOU ARE SAVED YOU ARE IN GOD"S ARMY

TEXT 2ND TIMOTHY 2:3,7,14 LETS READ TITLE HOW TO BE A GOOD SOLDIER IN GOD"S ARMY SHORT OUTLINE FOUND IN 2ND TIMOTHY CHAPTER 2:1-26 1.BE SAVED, VERSE 1 2.BE STRONG VERSE 1 3.BE STUDIOUS VERSE 1 4.BE SHARING VERSE 2 5.BE STEDFAST VERSE 3 6.BE SEPARATED VERSE 4 7.BE SCRIPTUAL VERSE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:3-26

Spiritual, But Not Pleasing

Contributed by Jason Jones on May 30, 2011

Exposition of 1 Corinthians 10 regarding five blessings of God around you that may not indicate His favor upon you.

Text: 1 Cor 10:1-5, Title: Spiritual, But Not Pleasing, Date/Place: NRBC, 5/29/11, AM A. Opening illustration: B. Background to passage: Paul just finished up an inspirational and admonitional passage about running to win the race. This was to encourage them to work hard and be willing to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:1-5

Denomination: Baptist