Sermons on British Admiralty:

The Fire Fell - Elijah At Mt Carmel

Contributed by Steve Cleary on Nov 14, 2009

The battle between God and Baal - Elijah at Mt Carmel

Ahab was a man who did more evil in the eyes of God than any before him. He considered it trivial to commit sin and was married to Jezebel, who had lead the people of Israel astray into the worship and service of Baal. His father was bad enough, but the Bible tells us that Ahab had done more to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 18:16-40, 1 Kings 18:1

Denomination: Baptist

The God Who Comforts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Jun 25, 2007

God spoke to the people in exile through Isaiah. In the midst of their darkness, they heard the voice of grace, the voice of hope and the voice of truth.

The book of Isaiah is a remarkably long book, divided into two parts. • The first 39 chapters talk about condemnation, God’s judgement for the sin of Israel. The people had abandoned God. • The last 27 chapters talk about redemption, God’s forgiveness for the people, and the deliverance by a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Skepticism Isn't Terminal

Contributed by Monty Newton on Apr 17, 2007

Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty.

Title: Skepticism Isn’t Terminal Text: John 20:19-31 Thesis: Faith is a journey from skepticism to certainty. Introduction There are many questions that are deeply troubling to me… (tongue in cheek) • What if your hot pocket is cold? Is it still a hot pocket or is it a cold pocket? • What if ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare To Persevere Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Nov 17, 2006

When we follow Jesus we cannot give up

Dare to Persevere 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 October 22, 2006 Morning Service Introduction Lt. Col. Terence Otway, commander of the 9th Parachute Battalion of the British 6th Airborne Division, has an assignment to destroy the four powerful guns of a coastal battery in Merville, overlooking Sword Beach. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:7-18

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Thanks

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 19, 2006

We cannot give thanks FOR all circumstances but we can IN all circumstances. God has a purpose in every storm, shipwreck, tragedy, disease, or whatever that comes upon His children. Giving thanks to God is meant for our good; it enriches our life.

Paul was a man who suffered a great deal of pain and yet wrote, "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." (I Thess 5: 16-18). For Paul to give us such an advice is amazing. • It shows that a Christian can give thanks ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Mighty God? Well, Duh!

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Sep 6, 2007

God reveals Himself in a mighty way through His creation. He gives us a proper perspective of ourselves and a proper perspective of the universe.

Charlie Brown and Lucy and Linus are lying on the ground, looking up into the sky. Lucy says, "If you use your imagination, you can see lots of things in the cloud formations. What do you think you see, Linus?" Linus responds, "Well, those clouds up there look like the map of the British Honduras ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Candle And Cradle, Curse And Cross

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Oct 6, 2009

Every positive experience has its negative side. Jesus’ coming was threatening to many, and His birth foreshadows a cross. The light of Christ, however, will never be put out.

Dr. Seuss knew that every Christmas has a Grinch. Every positive experience, it would seem, has a dark side, a negative side. Every Christmas has a Grinch to steal away its joy. Maybe you are one of those people, and there are quite a few of them, who just get tired of the whole murky business ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Eating Blood?

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Jun 19, 2012

Blood pudding or Kosher?

Scripture: Acts 15:19-20, Leviticus 17:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

How To Help Someone Who Blows It

Contributed by Monty Newton on Jul 7, 2007

Caring for others is a very personal matter... personal for the other and for oneself.

Title: How to Help Someone Who Blows It Text: Galatians 6:1-10 Thesis: Caring for others is a very personal matter. Introduction Sometimes it is challenging when we try to care for other people. A teacher in a Christian academy in west Texas was helping one of her kindergarten students put on ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 6:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mother's Day/Pentecost

Contributed by David Trexler on May 10, 2008

What do the two have in common?

Sermon for Pentecost and Mother’s Day 2008 Today is Mother’s Day! Today is also Pentecost! Mother’s Day is celebrated once a year on the second Sunday in May. The holiday is inspired by the British day in honor of Mothers and brought to America by a woman named Julia Ward Howe as a call for ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Lutheran

"The Admonition To Fellowship" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 15, 2011

Believers are adomnished to never give up on meeting with God’s people.

The Bible tells us that God desires for His people to fellowship with one another. Indeed, the writer of Hebrews tells us that participating in the fellowship of the church is something that ought to be a core value for every Christian. Starting today, we will be looking to verse 25 of this passage ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Gospel Of John (Lesson 5): Faith Is A Journey Series

Contributed by Joshua Blackmon on Jul 15, 2020

There are various degrees in the walk of faith. We must continue in obedience to the Word of the Lord.

There Is More to Faith Than Meets the Eye Introduction The 1992 Summer Olympics featured two tremendously poignant moments. American sprinter Gail Devers, the clear leader in the 100-meter hurdles, tripped over the last barrier. She agonizingly pulled herself to her knees and crawled the last ...read more

Scripture: John 4:39-54

Denomination: Pentecostal

He's Coming To Meet You: An Exposition Of Genesis 32:1-23

Contributed by Mark A. Barber on Jul 21, 2020

We must learn to depend upon God and not ourselves.

He’s Coming to Meet You: An Exposition of Genesis 32:1-23 Jacob was a man of many faults. He had connived to take away Esau’s birthright. His very name, Jacob, means “deceiver” or “supplanter.” He and his mother tricked Isaac to give Jacob the Patriarchal blessing. For this, his brother was ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What Matters Most Sermon Vi: When Christ Shall Come Series

Contributed by Charles Cunningham on Aug 5, 2020

True meaning in life is found by mature Christians by following Solomon's advice to remember the Creator and to spend the rest of one's life on this earth honoring the LORD God Maker of Heaven and Earth.

PROMISE FULFILLED: WHEN CHRIST SHALL COME . . . WHAT JOY SHALL FILL OUR HEARTS! In The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of seven children’s books by British theologian C. S. Lewis, the hero is a Lion named King Aslan who represents Jesus Christ. Quite naturally, the ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 11:7-10, Ecclesiastes 12:12-14

"What Did Jesus Say About Hell?" Series

Contributed by Jon Daniels on Jun 9, 2014

This sermon looks at Jesus' teaching on hell from the story of the rich man & Lazarus.

“WHAT DID JESUS SAY ABOUT HELL?” Lk. 16:19-31 INTRO – Suppose your best friend was flying down a road in his/her convertible sports car. Beautiful day. Sunglasses on. Top down. Music thumping. Life is good…Except for the fact that YOU know that the road they’re on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Baptist