Sermons on Claim The Promise:

Passionate Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Dec 8, 2005

Let’s get rid of some misconceptions of God. What if you knew that God really loves you? What will happen if you let that touch your heart?

God gets bad press. And I’m not so much talking about in Newsweek or in the PD or on NBC, ABC, or CBS. I’m talking about in your mind… and mine. Some of us think that God admits us begrudgingly into his Kingdom. That Christ found a loophole in the law. That He did some fancy plea-bargaining ...read more

Scripture: Zephaniah 3:17

Denomination: Baptist

The Amazing Grace Of Jesus

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Dec 16, 2005

The absolutely amazing thing God did for us all because He loved us.

1 TIMOTHY 1:15-17 tells us – ‘This is a true saying and everyone should believe it; Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners and I was the worst of them all. But that is why God had mercy on me, so that Christ Jesus could use me as a prime example of His great patience with even the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:15-17

Denomination: *other

The Secret Of Happiness Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Mar 17, 2006

How do we find happiness? Paul gives us some fantastically good advice! For the non-formulaic (that’s me!) this is as close to a formula as you get!

The secret of happiness. Phil 4:4-9 WBC 19.03.06am Well- another fantastic passage this morning. Tonight is ’the secret of contentment"- which is slightly different - and I don’t want to be a hypocrite, this morning. I’m not saying this is something I’ve got sussed. Sometimes I’m a good example of ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-9

Denomination: Baptist

God With Us - As Seen In The Life Of Jacob

Contributed by Colin Coombs on Mar 18, 2006

A brief look at some important points in the life of Jacob relating to the presence of God with him. The Provision; The Promise; The Proving and The Pronouncement.

GOD WITH US AS SEEN IN THE LIFE OF JACOB I. I AM WITH THEE – THE PROVISION Genesis 28:I5 [NIV] I am with you and will watch over you wherever you go, and I will bring you back to this land. I will not leave you until I have done what I have promised you." Genesis 28:15 [BBE] And truly, I will ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 28:15

Denomination: Independent/Bible

A Message For Us

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Mar 27, 2006

A message for believers & seekers alike, regarding how Jesus stands at the door and knocks. The seeker should feel drawn towards Jesus, and the beliver might feel a little ashamed at how we treat Jesus.

Please turn to REVELATION 3:14-22. This is our main text for this message. ‘To the angel of the church in Laodicea, write: ‘These are the words of the Amen, the faithful and true witness, the ruler of God’s creation. I know your deeds, that you are neither cold nor hot. I wish you were ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: *other

God's Presence

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Apr 4, 2006

We need God’s presence... and we need God’s presence with US as a people if we are to win the lost. God’s presence is not just for the few or the ’keenies’.

God’s presence. WBC 2 April 2006pm. Exodus 33:1-3, 12-23 Read Ex 33:1-3 Here Moses is promised the presence of an angel to guide them as they journey towards the promised land - not a bad offer! Firstly because many would have craved an angelic guide in those days. Secondly- because if God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

A New Thing

Contributed by Richard Tow on Apr 9, 2006

After reminding us of His faithfulness in the PAST God encourages us with what He is doing NOW in our lives.

A New Thing Isaiah 43:16-21[1] 1-1-06 “This is what the LORD says-- he who made a way through the sea, a path through the mighty waters, 17 who drew out the chariots and horses, the army and reinforcements together, and they lay there, never to rise again, extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: ...read more

Denomination: Charismatic

What's So Special About God's Love Series

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 10, 2006

This sermon examines the special nature of God’s love for us.

God’s love is a special love. The person on the street and the person in church on Sunday all need to understand the love of God. An understanding of God’s love will affect your faith. An understanding of God’s love will affect your opinion of yourself. An understanding of God’s love will affect ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Baptist

Man's Responsibility, Part 4 Series

Contributed by Joey Nelson on May 5, 2006

It’s only those who love God that can look over life’s journey and see God’s guiding and directing hand in and through it all. It’s distinctively a “Christian” experience.

Opening Statement: A discouraged young lady came to D.L. Moody one day and said, “Mr. Moody, I want you to take my name off of the church roll. I’m tired, discouraged and don’t deserve to be on the roll.” Mr. Moody reached into his pocket, pulled out a slip of paper and wrote these words: “I do not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-29

You Are Not Just A Number To The Lord

Contributed by Peter Schmidt on May 15, 2006

The Story of Philip ministering to the Ethiopian eunuch teaches us the value God places on each human soul. The world might not treat us as anything special, but we are precious to the Lord.

Easter 5 Acts 8:26-40 4**-2*-85*5 is a very important number to me. Can you guess what significance there is in those numbers? It’s not a phone number…it’s what Uncle Sam calls me. You see, there are a lot of Peter Schmidts living in the US, and so when I fill out official documents like tax forms ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Lutheran

Nobody Cares Like Jesus

Contributed by James May on Feb 5, 2006

Loneliness is a huge problem facing mankind, bringing many to a point of committing suicide. If only they could realize that Jesus is there and they are not alone.

NOBODY CARES LIKE JESUS Sunday, February 05, 2006 By Pastor Jim May We live in a world where people can feel so alone, even in the middle of a crowd. Have you ever felt that way? Loneliness is one of the major causes of suicide because people just give up, thinking that no one cares, no one ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:1-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Love Letters

Contributed by Aaron Kilbourn on Feb 9, 2006

Most of us have given or gotten love letters or notes. But if you were told that there are thousands and thousands of love letters written to you, would you want to open them up? Would you want to know who they were from? This sermon tries to take each

Love Letters Genesis 1:1 - Revelation 22:21 I love my little girl. She is cute. She is sharp. She is loving. She reminds me of my wife in many ways. Now believe me, I know she will one day turn into a teenager. And I hope that all the teenage boys will stay far, far away from her. But I ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:160

Denomination: Baptist

A Biblical View Of God's Love

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Feb 20, 2006

This text is written in the author’s own "shorthand". It was written the week Hurricane Katrina came in and was delivered 6 weeks latter with the hope of bringing the listeners to see both sides of God’s love

A BIBLICAL VIEW OF THE "LOVE OF GOD" Various Scriptures • Have taken a couple of weeks in aftermath of Katrina for "Storm Stories", this message has been burned into my psyche. • Candidly - Some messages are better understood "After the storm" because in the aftermath of a storm we are more ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:1

Denomination: Baptist

Draw Near 1 Lessons From Mt. Horab Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Feb 23, 2006

At Mt. Horeb God spoke to the Israelites; we learn that God’s central desire is personal connection to His People.

Drawing Near #1 Lessons from Mt. Horeb (Some ideas from Drawing Near, John Bevere) Exodus 19-20, 33, Deuteronomy 5 SCRIPTURE READING: Exodus 19:3-6 INTRODUCTION: Last summer … when I was on Sabbatical … I read a book called Drawing Near by John Bevere. The main thing I got from that time ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 5:28-31

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Be Afraid

Contributed by Scott Carmer on Feb 25, 2006

We are here not because we are strong enough, but because God is strong enough. Therefore, we need not be afraid.

Don’t Be Afraid Jeremiah 1:4-10 Luke 4:16-30 February 26, 2006 There was this old mule that was owned by a Quaker farmer. This was the most stubborn animal that God ever created. The farmer couldn’t get this mule to do anything. He coaxed, cajoled, and even pleaded with this animal, with no ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 1:4-10

Denomination: Methodist