Sermons on C Epiphany 8:

The Certainty Of Faith

Contributed by Bruce Ferris on Sep 16, 2002

Romans 8:28 runs a close second to John 3:16 as one of the best know and loved verses in the Bible. It comes to the heart of every Christian when facing a time of crisis, difficulty or trial. It comes to the mind of the Christian when circumstances are

The Certainty of Faith Romans 8:28 runs a close second to John 3:16 as one of the best know and loved verses in the Bible. It comes to the heart of every Christian when facing a time of crisis, difficulty or trial. It comes to the mind of the Christian when circumstances are too difficult to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28

Denomination: Baptist

Mission Message

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Dec 28, 2008

Visitors to West Africa are overwhelmed by the poverty, disease and destitute quality of life in these countries. The 1,600 people groups there live daily with drought and famine. But even as you survey the barren, dry countryside, Psalm 113:7-8 offers ho

Disclaimer Please note that all my sermons come from the Lord. But I get my info from many sources from my library and other sources. I do not claim all material as my originality. I don’t quote all sources but I give credit to the Lord who is the author of all sermons. “All originality and no ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

Be Yourself Series

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Nov 6, 2011

Talk 7 in a series of 8. This talk owes a great deal to Bill Hybels book Becoming a Contagious Christian. Don’t try to be anyone else, just be youself. Find out how God wants YOU to share Jesus with others.

[Note to the Reader: This sermon owes a great deal to the excellent book by Bill Hybels and Mark Mittelberg entitled Becoming a Contagious Christian] St. Paul writes, ‘There are different gifts, but the same spirit’ (1 Cor. 12:4); and later in his letter to the Corinthians he writes these things: ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:4

Denomination: Anglican

To Err Is Human Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Sep 25, 2012

Sermon #1 in a 4 part series of Truths we must believe. Extracted from Dr. Chris Thurman's book The Truths we must believe. Truth #1 is "To Err is Human." and contains information from Romans 7 and 8

Title: To Err is Human Series: Truths we must believe CHCC: August 5, 2012 Romans 7-8 INTRODUCTION: You may remember that last summer we preached a 4 sermon series about TRUTH based on a book by Dr. Chris Thurman. We focused on the lies we tell ourselves. We talked about SELF lies, ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

They Will Cease Series

Contributed by Davon Huss on Apr 30, 2012

A Bible study on 1 Corinthians 13:8-13 (Material taken from Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "The Holy Spirit: A Biblical Study" chapter 9 and Dr. Jack Cottrell's book, "Power From On High", chapter 11)

HoHum: "It is significant that the gift of tongues is nowhere alluded to, hinted at or even found in the Apostolic Fathers."- Cleon L. Rogers. Why? Because they had been withdrawn! WBTU: Much of the debate about whether miraculous gifts have ceased or are still in operation centers around the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Limitless Grace

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 7, 2008

Five Ways that God Grace Works 1. GRACE RICHES - Vs. 5 2. GRACE CERTIFIED - Vs. 6 3. GRACE GIFTS - Vs. 7 4. GRACE ESTABLISHED - Vs. 8 5. GRACE FELLOWSHIP - Vs. 9

Mokusatsu! During the closing weeks of World War II, the Allies issued the Potsdam ultimatum to Japan. The emperor of Japan wished to end the war in July, 1945. The proud war lords and governing body delayed. They announced a policy of "mokusatsu," which means to ignore, or to refrain from comment. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Thank You, Lord!

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Nov 29, 2007

Our text in Psalm 8 reveals some things for which we should give thanks. 1- Thank you, Lord, for your majesty 2- Thank you, Lord, for your children 3- Thank you, Lord, for your rulership

INTRO.- ILL.- I am reminded of the story about the two boys who came to the breakfast table. The mother asked her first son, "What would you like for breakfast?" He said, "I want some of those blankety-blank, Post Toasties." His mother just hauled off, backhanded him and knocked him into the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 8:1-9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Wants To Bless You! Series

Contributed by Rick Crandall on May 13, 2021

God wants to bless you: 1. Through His promises of answered prayer (vs. 7-8). 2. Through the faithfulness of our Heavenly Father (vs. 9-11). 3. Through the goodness of His Golden Rule (vs. 12).

God Wants to Bless You! The Gospel of Matthew Matthew 7:7-12 Sermon by Rick Crandall (Prepared May 13, 2021) MESSAGE: *What kind of a God is God? There are many great ways to answer this question, but tonight know this for sure: We have a God who wants to bless His people. God wants to bless us ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 7:7-12

Denomination: Baptist

Phoebe The Deaconess Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Apr 3, 2021

Phoebe was a deaconess in a town about 8 miles from Corinth. She was likely a wealthy widow, and like Lydia was able to travel because of her independence and resources. Such women have been key people in the progress of the church all through history.

In May of 1972 deacons from Baptist churches throughout Virginia gathered for a special conference dealing with the work of the deacon. The leader noted a number of women in the crowd. He welcomed them as wives of the deacons. He was quickly set straight when it was pointed out to him that they ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-16

Lesson - Stand In The Face Of Rejection Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Dec 7, 2020

Second Timothy 1:8–18 encourages Timothy to be brave and protective of his faith. Paul reminds his dear friend Timothy that the Spirit of God grants Christians spiritual power. As a result, they should not be afraid to associate with persecuted brothers and sisters.

Lesson: STAND IN THE FACE OF REJECTION INTRODUCTION Second Timothy 1:8–18 encourages Timothy to be brave and protective of his faith. Paul reminds his dear friend Timothy that the Spirit of God grants Christians spiritual power. As a result, they should not be afraid to associate with persecuted ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15

Denomination: Baptist

An Open Door Of The Ark

Contributed by Norman Bernad on Sep 23, 2020

The society of Noah’s day was completely depraved; it was violent, inclined towards evil, hateful of any trace of goodness, constantly developing evil Imaginations, and except for 8 souls whom God had granted grace to, completely God rejecting.

An open door of the Ark Psalm 12 1. Genesis 7:1-5 2. (Matthew 25:1-13) And the Lord said unto Noah, Come thou and all thy house into the ark; for thee have I seen righteous before me in this generation. Of every clean beast thou shalt take to thee by sevens, the male and his female: and of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:1-5, Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Surely There Is An End.thine Expectation Will Not Be Cut Off

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 3, 2016

1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF SICKNESS 10. END OF SCARCITY

SURELY THERE IS AN END PROVERBS 23:18 For surely there is an end ; and thine expectation shall not be cut off. OUTLINE 1. END OF BATTLE 2. END OF INJUSTICE 3. END OF CAPTIVITY 4. END OF AFFLICTION 5. END OF SORROW 6. END OF FEARS 7. END OF BARRIERS 8. END OF DELAYS 9. END OF ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 23:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Free From Sin Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 29, 2016

1) Sin is incompatible with the law of God (1 John 3:4), 2) it is incompatible with the work of Christ (1 John 3:5–8), and 3) it is incompatible with the ministry of the Holy Spirit (1 John 3:9–10).

One of the first questions we ask when we hear of the birth of a baby is, “Who does she look like?” Features such as physical appearance, including the color of hair and eyes, facial characteristics, the shape of the mouth or nose, height and build, are given at birth. Later on, as the ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:4-10

Denomination: Other

Behold I Have Set Before You An Open Door

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Jan 2, 2015

1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND

REV 3:8 : '...BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO MAN CAN SHUT' OUTLINE 1. OPEN DOOR 2. OPEN GATE 3. OPEN WINDOW 4. OPEN HEART 5. OPEN MIND 6. OPEN HEAVEN 7. OPEN WOMB 8. OPEN EYES 9. OPEN EARS 10.OPEN HAND THE MESSAGE BEHOLD I HAVE SET BEFORE YOU AN OPEN DOOR WHICH NO ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Being Humble And Having Compassion On Others

Contributed by Lay Man on May 26, 2015

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8 Peter the Apostle writes these words to the believers in his day to have a lowly mind towards others in the body of Christ and in the worl ..

Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. - 1 Peter 3:8 Peter the Apostle writes these words to the believers in his day to have a lowly mind towards others in the body of Christ and in the world. You can imagine that he recalls all the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational