Sermons on Circle Of Life:

Context And The Message Bible

Contributed by Geoffrey Foot on Jun 28, 2017

Sometimes we come across a verse of scripture that is difficult to understand. We need to know and understand the context of that verse and sometimes the meaning is found by using different versions of the Bible - in this case the Message Bible.

A former archbishop of Canterbury arrived in New York. A journalist asked him, “Will you be visiting any of our nightclubs whilst you are here?” The archbishop mischievously replied, “Are there any night clubs here?” Next day a newspaper headline read: “Archbishop’s first question on arriving ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:14

Man's Desires, God's Will Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Feb 20, 2017

When man's desires take precedent, we lose sight of God's will. We need to "sanctify" our desires by seeking God to know His will and surrender our will to His ways.

Man has his desires, God has His will. Our desires do not always sync with His, of course. • We can have godly desires, knowing what God wants. We can have ungodly and selfish ones, driven by what we want. • There is nothing wrong with human desires; God made us with such longings. • But our ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

One Mightier Than I - Part Two

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Mar 10, 2017

Statistics of today’s church (and Christianity) says 85% claim to have a Christian faith/religion, while only 5% actually attend church regularly.

ONE MIGHTIER THAN I Part Two Review of last week – 1. JTB is a model for us as we walk through our “wilderness” 2. Bible says each of us have gone astray from the path that God had designed (in the beginning ) for Adam and Eve. 3. The wilderness we walk in is a result of the sin a)that we were ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Facing And Overcoming Major Problems Lesson 10 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 27, 2017

Attitudes to Overcome Problems

A. INTRODUCTION: FACING PROBLEMS - EXODUS 13:17 TO 15:1 1. Our greatest problems come after our greatest victories. From deliverance from Egypt to imminent destruction at the Red Sea. “The Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship With God Lesson 17 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 28, 2017

How to get forgiveness

1. Realize God wants fellowship with you and initiates it. “Then the LORD instructed Moses, “Come up here to me” (Ex. 24:1, NLT). 2. We must be willing to be alone. “Come up here to me” (24:1, NLT). “Only Moses is allowed to come near to the LORD” ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 24:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Intercession For The Disobedient Lesson 30 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

God's work goes on and will use another.

A. EVERY REBEL NEEDS AN INTERCESSOR: NUMBERS 14:1-45 1. To stand before God. “I sought for a man to . . . stand in the gap before me” (Ex. 22:30). 2. Who do you know that rebels against God? _________________. 3. The issue with Israel was a rebellious heart that motivated them to ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy Lesson 32 Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 29, 2017

What is involved in a calling?

A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ‘You and Aaron have gone too far, you two think only you can intercede for the people. Everyone in Israel is set apart by God, He is with ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

“the Lord Is My Shepherd; I Shall Not Want”

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

“The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want”

Psalms 23:1-6 “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want” I. David's Relationship to the Lord was PERSONAL. “my shepherd.” His by virtue of :- (a) Decision ie. David wasn't born Saved. A Moment Of Decision (b) Determination ie. The Lord is my shepherd ie. present ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Holiness

Reasons To Fear Not

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 4, 2015

Reasons to Fear Not

Reasons to Fear Not Psalm 46 GOD IS OUR REFUGE and strength Note (1) The Refuge - "God is our refuge." We are Confronted by the:- (a) Necessity of the Refuge - Jeremiah 12 v. 5 "If thou hast run with the footmen, and they have wearied thee, then how canst thou contend with horses? and if ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 46:1-11

Denomination: Holiness

The Man Of Sorrows

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

The Man Of Sorrows

Isaiah 52 v 13 & Ch 53 The Man Of Sorrows I. His Majesty 13 Behold, my servant shall deal prudently, he shall be exalted and extolled, and be very high. - 15 So shall he sprinkle many nations; 1) The Majesty of His Sovereignty Behold :- His Humiliation “Behold, My Servant ...read more

Denomination: Holiness

The Blessing Of Security Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Nov 8, 2015

We're secure; we didn't earn Heaven--Jesus earned it for us--so we won't lose out. We're guaranteed Heaven--not based on what we've done--but based on what Jesus accomplished for us on the cross.

How secure do you feel? The story is told of a monastery in Portugal, perched high atop a 3,000 foot cliff and accessible only by a terrifying ride in a swaying basket. The basket is pulled up with a single rope by several strong men, perspiring under the strain. One American tourist who visited ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:17-25

Denomination: Congregational

God's Search For The Saint

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT

EZEKIEL 22 v. 17 -31 GOD'S SEARCH FOR THE SAINT 30 And I sought for a man among them, that should make up the hedge, and stand in the gap before me for the land, that I should not destroy it: but I found none. I. THE ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 22:17-31

Denomination: Holiness

Why The Wise-Men Were Wise

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Matthew 2 v 1 - 12 WHY THE WISE-MEN WERE WISE Job 23:3 Oh that I knew where I might find him! that I might come even to his seat If it had been ‘Wise Women’ instead of ‘Wise Men’, they would have asked directions, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

Behold The Lamb Provided

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Christmas

Luke 2:1-20 BEHOLD THE LAMB PROVIDED A Providential Decree - 2:1-5 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 1) The Period of His Birth - 2:1-3 (a) A Time Appointed By ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-20

Denomination: Holiness

God Has A Need For Intimacy Series

Contributed by Dan Turpin on Nov 11, 2015

Objective Sentence: Everyone can minister to God by looking through the windows of His soul that allow us to see His needs.

Pastor Dan Turpin West Coast Church John 4:3-7 Introduction: Years ago I ...read more

Scripture: John 4:3-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God