Sermons on Cain Was Very Wroth:

Effecting Change In The Lives Of Thsoe We Encounter, Part 3 Series

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 6, 2008

Our changed lives has a very positive effect on the lives of thse we come in contact with. We change ourselves we change our world

Changing Our World, One Person at a Time (Effecting change in the life of those we encounter) Part Three Opening 1. Before you can change the world for good, you must be changed A. A godly home, is a powerful testimony of the one ministering 1. Nothing will kill a man’s effectiveness in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:16

Denomination: Mennonite

Dependence On God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Playing With Fire

Contributed by James May on Sep 9, 2007

Don’t play with the fire of God. It will either consume you or purify you, depending on where your heart is. Playing with fire is a very dangerous thing.

Playing with Fire By Pastor Jim May II Kings 1:1-18 “Held by Jehovah”, that was his name as translated from Hebrew to English, “Held by Jehovah”. Now that sounds like a pretty good name to have provided you live up to your name. But the king in our message tonight did not live up to his name, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 1:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Expatriate (A Success Story)

Contributed by Randy Bataanon on Nov 24, 2009

When everything seems falling apart, can I still pursue my dreams? Let’s hear The 7 Advices from a very succesful expatriate

THE EXPATRIATE By: Randy Bataanon Daniel 6:1-28 (Seven advices from a very successful expatriate) He was born from a rich and royal family in his country. He is studying law in a state manage but first class university. He is handsome, intelligent and godly man. Everybody predict a bright future ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Best Of The Best

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Nov 25, 2009

As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is even more spectacular; He gives us the best heaven has to offer.

The Best of the Best Prairie Baptist Church – 11/29/09 A.M. Service Text: John 2:1-10 Key verse: John 2:8 - And He said to them, “Draw some out now, and take it to the master of the feast.” And they took it. Premise: As Jesus turned the water into the very best wine, what He does for us is ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer

Contributed by Ben Emmons on Mar 4, 2007

Biblical Conditions for answered prayers! While there is no formula to follow, God’s Word is very clear that certain things must line up for our prayers to be answered!

<Open in prayer> Prayer…sometimes we make it so complicated, like we have to come up with some profound words to keep God’s interest. Some people love to pray, while others are scared to pray, because they feel they don’t know how to do it right…after today’s message if you fall into that ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cowboys & Christians

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Oct 24, 2005

Evangelism sermon, showing similarities between cowboys and Christians. A very close take-off from the sermon of a friend of mine; Pastor Steve Shepherd of Jonesboro, AR.

Cowboy Joe was had just come back from going to church for the first time, and was in the bunkhouse telling the other cowhands about his experience. He said, “When I got there, I parked my pick-up in the corral. Charlie, a worldly cowboy said, “That would be the parking lot, Joe.” Joe ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: *other

Narnia: Discover The Wonder Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Dec 4, 2005

What if there were a Wardrobe that could usher us into an Unseen World? What would we see and experience. The Bible is very clear that an Unseen World does exist.

The Wardrobe: “Discover The Wonder” I must admit that there are times when I am convinced that we have made Christianity far more complicated than what it was ever intended to be. Luke the physician recorded many of Jesus’ profound statements, but none is more profound than the one found in Luke ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Good News For 'forgotten' People

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Dec 12, 2005

This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely. Jesus is good news for ALL people!

[This is a very short homily given at a residential care home for the elderly, some of whom feel forgotten and many of whom are lonely.] Luke 2:8 to 20 (Luke 2:9) An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. I am guessing that some ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-20

Denomination: Anglican

Would You Let Your Kids Go To A Youth Group Run By Jesus?

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 2, 2007

I imagine that, given the types of persons that huddled around Jesus, there would have, at the very least, been a fair bit of flirting going on at those gatherings.

We’re in Luke chapter 15, and Jesus appears to be partying again! Jesus was fond of saying that the Kingdom of God is like a party, and he seemed keen to illustrate that with his lifestyle, wherein he was a frequent guest at dinner parties and a not too infrequent host of spontaneous soirees. And ...read more

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Called To Be Salty Series

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Nov 24, 2008

By purpose believers are to penetrate and change the very taste of the earth. They are like salt. With that in mind, lets read the words of Christ and apply them in our personal lives tonight.

Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount Part 2 Called to be Salty Matthew 5:13 Introduction Did you know that salt is a miracle? It’s composed of 2 poisons: chloride and sodium. If you ingest either by itself, you’ll die. But put them together and you have common, ordinary salt, and that which used to bring ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Baptist

Qoph - Psalm 119:145-152 Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Apr 4, 2012

This simple, yet very profound prayer from the psalmist requests affirmation or confirmation that God hears his prayer and that God would simply save him…

QOPH March 28, 2012 Oak Park Baptist Church – Wed Bible Study Series Psalm 119:145-152 (HCSB) – 19 of 22 Qoph[K’off]–19th letter of theHebrew Alphabet Read/show ALL verses b4 verse by verse teaching… [ESV] 145With my whole heart I cry [out]; answer me, O Lord! I will ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:145-152

Denomination: Baptist

What Happens When The Church Prays

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 31, 2012

Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being.

Think about how you felt that time when God came through and answered your prayer… Something powerful happens when we pray. When we pray, we connect our lives to the very same God who spoke this world into being. The very same God who: Formed the Swiss Alps…Who carved the Grand ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-25

Denomination: Baptist

Another Way To Respond To God

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Feb 8, 2012

Nebuchadnezzar showed us one way to respond to God; of increasing enlightenment and ultimate submission and joy. And then here in another story with very different responses and ultimate judgment.

Passage: Daniel 5:1-31 Intro: God has preserved for us in Daniel the fascinating record of powerful people who lived and died over 2500 years ago. 1.. we have looked at Nebuchadnezzar, and watched as God revealed, Nebuchadnezzar listened, until God convinced him that God was true and every ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Evangelical Free

It’s Time To Grow Up!

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 29, 2010

You and I should consistently grow in spiritual maturity, but this process takes a lifetime. In the book of Colossians, we find some very important steps to help us.

It’s Time to Grow Up! Pm November 29th 2009 Colossians 2:6-14 Introduction There’s a rebuke in the book of Hebrews which we as Christians would do well to take to heart: Hebrews 5:11-14 says, “Concerning him we have much to say, and it is hard to explain, since you have become ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 2:6-14

Denomination: Baptist