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"Surrender Brings Peace"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Oct 11, 2002

Once we possess the peace of God, how do we maintain the peace?

Philippians 4:4-8 “Surrender Brings Peace” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA While driving around town, one thing I enjoy doing, is reading church marques or signs. Some of them may seem silly, some I may not be able to apply to my life, and ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-8

Denomination: United Methodist

If Only...

Contributed by Vincent Oliver on Feb 26, 2007

A sermon to observe Black History Month.

“If Only…” Pastor V. P. Oliver 2 Samuel 23:13-17 “And three of the thirty went down at the start of the grain-cutting, and they came to David at the strong place of Adullam; and the band of Philistines had taken up their position in the valley of Rephaim. And at that time David had taken cover in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:13-17

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Beats Love Part 5

Contributed by Don Jaques on Nov 2, 2006

Loving people means you forgive them as God forgives you.

Early in my relationship with Ann, before we were married, I did a number of really stupid things in our relationship. • There was the time she sent me a “swatch” watch for my birthday and when she called me the first thing I said was “I wanted a blue one” instead of “thank you” • I won’t bore ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God And The Tsunami

Contributed by William Yates on Jan 8, 2005

God will allow disasters in this world in order to demonstrate His love to those in the aftermath and to draw others to a saving knowledge of Himself.

This past week I was watching MSNBC and every night on this news program people were discussing why God would allow the tsunami. There were Christians discussing this and atheists. One Christian lady on the program felt that it was God’s wrath being poured out upon the victims of the tsunami. ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-3

Omnipresence

Contributed by Tony Grant on Nov 28, 2005

God is everywhere in his creation. God is present in every event, not only in every sunrise, but in every sunset, and every high noon, and indeed in every moment and in every second.

Omnipresence Psalm 139:7-12 02/13/05 2317 words 7 Where can I go from your spirit? Or where can I flee from your presence? 8 If I ascend to heaven, you are there; if I make my bed in Sheol, you are there. 9 If I take the wings of the morning and settle at the farthest limits of the sea, 10 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Going For: The Gold Or The Brass

Contributed by Rick Balmer on Sep 14, 2007

God tries to give us the gold. We tend to want the brass.

2 Kings 18:4 (KJV) 4 He removed the high places, and brake the images, and cut down the groves, and brake in pieces the brazen serpent that Moses had made: for unto those days the children of Israel did burn incense to it: and he called it Nehushtan. Nehushtan = “a thing of brass” This was the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 18:4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

This Is A Day Of Good News

Contributed by Jelle Horjus on Nov 1, 2005

Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? What a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The message of this afternoon sends us home with a question. Do I care for the people around me, do I take responsability to share

‘This is a day of good news’ (2 Kings 6:24-7:20) Who would still dare to say that the Bible is a boring book? We have just read a tremendously gripping story, full of suspense and drama. The different people in the story all have their own way oof reacting to a situation of serious crisis in ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Mothers Are Special

Contributed by Ron Hicks on May 19, 2007

Why did Moses take the position that he did in choosing to suffer with God’s people rather than being identified with his step parents? It had to be through the influence of his mother.

Mothers Are Special ILL. Erma Bombeck wrote a column telling of God in the act of creating mothers. She wrote that on the day God created mothers He had already worked long overtime. And an angel said to Him, "Lord, you sure are spending a lot of time on this one." The Lord turned & said, ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Reflections On Hope In A World Of Hopelessness

Contributed by Michael Worker on Jun 21, 2007

There are so many people in our world today who feel like giving up because they do not have hope. Hope is a core, basic need of all human beings.

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13. This years week of prayer readings are on the theme ‘journey of hope’. As I have read through these readings over the past couple of weeks I have been impressed again and again with the value and need of hope. The message that comes through clearly from the various ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:11-13

Denomination: Seventh-Day Adventist

Blessed Are Those Who Are Persecuted For Righteousness' Sake Series

Contributed by Samuel Stone on Oct 13, 2007

Eight of the Eight Milestones on the Journey of the Fruitful Followers.

Matthew 5:10-16 10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 “Blessed are you when people revile you and persecute you and utter all kinds of evil against you falsely on my account. 12 Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

"So, Your Preacher Is A Woman?"

Contributed by Ken Harris on Nov 2, 2007

The purpose of this sermon is to provoke the hearers to deeper thoughts regarding their Biblical understanding of Women Preachers.

28 October 2007 U.S. Army Chaplain (MAJ) Ken Harris Ord Military Chapel Seaside CA BIG IDEA: The Gift of the Holy Spirit was poured upon believers without differentiation of age, gender, or being rich or poor. REFERENCES: Isaiah 55:8 (KJV) For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:28-29

Denomination: Pentecostal

Power Of Worship Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Nov 5, 2007

Showing the power of worship with Paul and Silas

Power of Worship Theme: Show the power of worship Text: Acts 16:16-34 read 16:16-24 Introduction Things started out well for Paul and Silas. Being led by the Holy Spirit through a vision into the Macedonia area they soon came to Phillipi. There was no doubt that the Spirit of the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-34

Denomination: Church Of God

Genesis 21:8-21 (The God Of Ishmael)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 27, 2007

The God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob turns out the be the God of Ishmael too!! ...

We continue our sojourn with Abraham today – Abraham, the ‘father of faith’. We’ve been working our way through the story of Abraham for some time now – stories about Abraham & Sarah, Abraham & his family, Abraham & his descendents, Abraham and the promises God made to him - Abraham the ‘father of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 21:8-21, Genesis 21:13-20

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Wisdom

Contributed by Michael Durst on Dec 6, 2007

What role does wisdom play in the everyday life of a believer, and what exactly is wisdom?

As I was writing the sermon this week, a memory came to the forefront of my mind. It had been hidden somewhere in my psyche for many years, but I believe that the Holy Spirit brought it to my attention for Gods purposes. I did a little research to confirm my foggy memory and indeed it was true. ...read more

Scripture: James 3:13-18

Denomination: Holiness

Week 2 "From Somberness To Celebration” Series

Contributed by Rik Wadge on Dec 10, 2006

Week 2 of 13

Seismic Shifts Session 2 “From Somberness to Celebration” RBW (inspired from “seismic shifts” book) Introduction: + Seismic Promo Video Clip “Happy endings” clips (5mins) + Q: What did these clips have in common? Happy Endings. We love happy endings. Don’t we? But, if you’re like me you hate ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18

Denomination: Bible Church