Sermons on Book Of Consolations:

Stand Up

Contributed by Wendell Blackburn on Jan 26, 2007

Hang on to what you have in Jesus

Stand Up, Get Ready and Hold On 2 Thessalonians 2:1-2:17 The book of 2 Thessalonians is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I love to read Paul’s exhortations and encouragement to the Church because it reminds me that we won’t be here much longer, but we are headed for a better place. I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Christ: Preeminent" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Feb 6, 2008

Sermon 5 in a study in Colossians

“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. 16 For by Him all things were created, both in the heavens and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things have been created through Him and for Him. 17 He is before all ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-18

Denomination: Orthodox

Abram's Horror Of Great Darkness. Series

Contributed by Fredric Lozo on Oct 2, 2004

This Sermon (#5) is from the Rev. Andrew Lee’s SERMONS published in 1803 by Isaiah Thomas,Jr. at Lisbon, Connecticut. Transcribed by Fredric Lozo, October 2004.

INTRODUCTION: The entire book Andrew’s Lee’s Sermons is available free at Project Gutenberg as e-Text #15031. SERMON V. Abrams Horror of great Darkness. Genesis xv.12. "And when the sun was going down, a deep sleep fell upon Abram; and lo, an horror of great darkness fell upon him." IF we ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Grace At Work Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 28, 2021

Submit even to a ruthless and unjust boss and so experience grace and fulfill your calling.

After a year’s worth of good, hard work, some employers like to provide a year-end bonus for their employees. Now, most employees appreciate those bonuses, but there are some who inwardly groan at what their employer gives them. Just a few years ago (December 6, 2014), a reporter for the BBC, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:13-25, Luke 23:34, Luke 23:46

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Hope Floats

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Mar 2, 2020

Movie-she thought all was good until she learns her husband is having an affair. She tells her daughter, "when you find yourself at a new beginning, give hope a chance to float up." There's a hope that sinks, a hope and that floats and a hope that not only floats, it rises.

HOPE FLOATS 1998 movie. The premise is a woman who thought everything was going well learns that her husband is having an affair with her friend. She takes her daughter and moves back to her hometown. But she quickly learns that the problems keep coming-in waves. In a conversation between her and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:28, Lamentations 3:19-24, Romans 5:1-5, Isaiah 40:30-31, Jeremiah 29:11  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Things That The Word Of God Gives

Contributed by Ronnie Thrower on Mar 27, 2002

What we recieve form God’s word

Things That The Word Of God Gives Psalm 119 I. It Gives Life. Vs. 25, 37, 40, 50, 88, 93 The word “Quicken” means to give Life John 1:1-4 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. [2] The same was in the beginning with God. [3] All things were made by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:25

Denomination: Baptist

Waiting For Something Special Series

Contributed by James Capps on Dec 12, 2000

Based on the encounter with Simeon, how he waited and how we are to patiently wait for the return of Jesus

Waiting for Something Special Luke 2:25-32 2nd Sunday in Advent No one likes to wait Was at Sam’s the other day….had to stand in line what seemed forever (probably only 10 minutes) Was going to Vanderbilt for Jacob Maxwell’s surgery and got in morning traffic..took me over an hour to get ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:25-32

Denomination: Methodist

Glorify The Father

Contributed by Don Baggett on Dec 31, 2008

The foundation of all things is the glory of God. Jesus glorified the Father by completing the work He was given to do. We glorify Him the same way.

John 17 is a prayer of Jesus, for His followers. Verse 20 is an extremely important and wonderful verse, which tells us that this prayer is not just for the little flock of disciples that followed Jesus along the roads of Palestine, but this prayer is for us, also. Isn’t it wonderful when people ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Bridging The Gulf Of Generational Differences

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 7, 2008

THINK is a great acronym for bridging the generatinal gulf - Is it True, helpful, inspirational, necessary and kind.

Bridging the Gulf Between Generations (Phil. 2:1-5) "If there is any encouragement in Christ, consolation of love, fellowship of the Spirit, affection and compassion. Make my joy complete by being of the same mind. Maintaining the same love. United in spirit, intent on one purpose. Do nothing ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Perfect Through Suffering

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Apr 17, 2014

We can learn much by meditating on the trajectory from Adam, through Job, to Christ and ourselves.

Good Friday 2014 Blessed Be the Name of the Lord! It all started in a garden. The Lord God, out of love, made a man and a woman, and gave them what today we’d call their operating system: love each other, make lots of babies, and tend the garden. Eat what you’d like, but not from the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 2:9-10

Denomination: Catholic

“gods Promises And God’s Story” Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Jul 10, 2014

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story”

Journey of Faith, part 9 “Gods Promises and God’s Story” Genesis 21:1-21 David Taylor In Abraham, we have seen a man who at times shows great faith and at other times demonstrates great unbelief and sin. God’s promises are not delayed or even defeated by sin. Like many of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Jan 27, 2012

Viewing Christmas through an Old Testament perspective

Looking At Christmas Through Dr. Elmer Towns Old Testament Eyes December 18, 2011 A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Back In The Ring For Another Round

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Jul 6, 2009

I don’t know what they tell Boxer-Man, but I’m sure it’s good stuff. What I do know is whatever they tell him works. Even though he’s banged up, he gets back into the ring for another round!

Back In the Ring For Another Round Mark 4;36,37 - 9;27,43 4; 36And Joses, who by the apostles was surnamed Barnabas, (which is, being interpreted, The son of consolation,) a Levite, and of the country of Cyprus, 37Having land, sold it, and brought the money, and laid it at the apostles’ feet. ...read more

Denomination: Apostolic

What Does The Bible Say About Working Hard?

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Oct 26, 2024

Physical walls and Spiritual walls. Which, if either, do we work on the most?

Many years prior to Nehemiah’s time, the Northern Kingdom had been conquered and many were taken captive to other lands. The conquering nation introduced prisoners from other lands, which led to intermarriage with the few Israelites. This blending of the races produced the people known as the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Looking At Christmas Through Old Testament Eyes

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 15, 2019

The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning.

A. CHRISTMAS IN ETERNITY PAST 1. The birth of Jesus did not catch God by surprise. Not wrong time, wrong place, or wrong circumstances. “When the fullness of the time had come, God sent forth His Son” (Gal. 4:4). 2. The coming of Jesus was planned before the beginning. “He indeed was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:15, 1 Peter 1:20, John 3:16

Denomination: Baptist