Sermons on Closing The Gap:

Sermon On The Language And Power Of Silence

Contributed by William Meakin on Jun 21, 2023

Words are often considered as an effective means of communication between two or more people.

Karen Marie Moning, an American author once remarked: “Words can be twisted into any shape. Promises can be made to lull the heart and seduce the soul. In the final analysis, words mean nothing. They are labels we give things in an effort to wrap our puny little brains around their underlying ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 62:5, Lamentations 3:26, Psalm 141:3, Exodus 14:14

Courageousness Through Weakness

Contributed by Paddick Van Zyl on Jul 17, 2020

Not by our might or power but by the anointing and power of the Lord do we gain victory.

Courageousness through Weakness Pastor Paddick Van Zyl 14-07-2020 Sermon Outline Scripture Reference: 1st Samuel 17 verses 20 to 54 Key verse : 45-47 45 Then David said to the Philistine, “You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a javelin. But I come to you in the name of the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:20-54, Hebrews 4:15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Really You Sat There, You Said That?

Contributed by Roy Fowler on Mar 27, 2021

What is being humble.

Sermon Title: Really you sat there, you said that? Scripture Text: Philippians 2:5-11 NLT Before we read Gods word I want to speak about Verse 10. It says “every knee should bow many of us have read and learned “every knee shall bow”. Every version of the Bible has been revised; yes the great ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:5-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Somebody, Show Me The Blood

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Hulse on Jun 29, 2022

Christianity and Islam are two of the largest religions in the world with about 1.8 billion and 1.1 billion members respectively. Please read this sermon with an open mind to discover if a relationship with God is possible and learn the one unique trait that places Christianity above all others!

SCRIPTURAL REFERENCES (Colossians 1:13-14) (13) "Who hath delivered us from the power of darkness, and hath translated us into the kingdom of his dear Son:" (14) "In whom we have redemption through his blood, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:12, John 1:3, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Isaiah 9:6-7, Colossians 1:13-14, 1 Peter 1:18-19, Hebrews 9:14, 1 John 1:7-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Pentecostal

Messianic Prophecies

Contributed by Douglas Turner on Jan 6, 2009

i. There are two prophecies regarding the King of Kings in just two verses. In verse 9 we have a prediction of the First Appearance of Jesus Christ, and beginning in verse 10 we have a prophecy regarding the Return of Jesus Christ.

1. A Prophecy Regarding the Coming of an Earthly King a. The Destruction of Phoenicia, Syria, and Philistia i. Our text begins today with an “oracle” or a “burden” describing the Lord’s judgment on Syria, Phoenicia, and Philistia, the traditional enemies of Israel. ii. Most evangelical scholars ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 9:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

The Gate Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 26, 2021

When we confess the name of Jesus, the I am who is the Gate, we will always have a Saviour who will bring us to the pasture of life to the full, no matter which empty-promise pastures we have detoured to along the way.

Message John 10:7 I Am The Gate When seeking to understand what Jesus means when he says, “I am the Gate we need to know the context where this is spoken. John 10:1-13 So what we have, in this context, is two “I am” statements. Jesus is the Gate. Jesus is the Good Shepherd. For us to see how Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 10:7-10

Denomination: Baptist

Clean Your Glasses: See The Needs Of Others

Contributed by Fr. Rian Adams on Sep 30, 2019

This is a sermon about Lazarus and the rich man who passed him at his gate. The theme is to clear our spiritual eyes to see the needs around us and act to help the ones in need.

Clean your glasses: Seeing those in need I heard something kind of funny last week about our eyesight changing. When I visited a family member, there was a cartoon clipping on the refrigerator that read, “I don’t stress about my eyesight failing as I get older. It’s God’s way of protecting me from ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:19-31

Denomination: Episcopal

Mark (Jesus Suffering Servant) Series

Contributed by Rick Thiessen on Jan 3, 2005

An overview of the gospel of Mark for seekers, looking at his specific view of Jesus as hard working, suffering Son of God, ransom for the world.

SE120504 GOSPEL TRUTH 1. Mark WHAT’S “GOSPEL” We’ve all heard this phrase: It’s the GOSPEL truth, man! Which means we think something is absolutely true, there’s total veracity… but that’s not what it meant to the people who coined the term. The Greek word we get it from is actually a compound ...read more

Scripture: Mark 2:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Practice What You Preach

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jan 24, 2019

A study in the book of 2 Chronicles 19: 1 – 11

2 Chronicles 19: 1 – 11 Practice what you preach 19 Then Jehoshaphat the king of Judah returned safely to his house in Jerusalem. 2 And Jehu the son of Hanani the seer went out to meet him, and said to King Jehoshaphat, “Should you help the wicked and love those who hate the LORD? Therefore, the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 19:1

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

A Loving Walk Series

Contributed by Greg Yount on Nov 30, 2001

Part 3 of a 7 part series on walking by faith and not by sight. This part deals with showing love as evidence of a faith walk.

INTRODUCTION: 2Co 5:7 says we are to walk by faith, and not by sight. This week, we have our third sermon in the series entitled “The Walk of Faith.” We have considered that it is a New Walk of Life; it is an Honest Walk, and today, we will find it to be a Loving Walk or a Selfless Walk. The ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-6, 2 Corinthians 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

70 Weeks Of Daniel Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

History in advance; a panoramic picture of God’s dealings with Israel, the Antichrist, the coming Messiah, and the end of the age.

1. Have you ever been reading a book, OR a novel and you come to a place where you think, “WOW, this is great! I don’t think it’s going to get any better than this?” • You just hit a place where the plot thickens, the characters expand, the story gets intense… and you’re absorbed with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 9:20-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting An Unknown Future To A Well Known God Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Oct 13, 2008

It’s in the Bible that we learn of God; of His love, His care, and His concern for every man, woman, and child.

What am I supposed to do with my life? Why am I here? • What is there to this life? Is there life after death? NOTE: Common questions that swirl around the lives of believers and unbelievers alike. • Who can I trust? What am I supposed to do? • They sometimes trouble, even other times tease ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 11:1-12

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Call To Christian Advocacy For Good Governance And Sustainable Development In Africa

Contributed by Rev Dr Opuni-Frimpong Kwabena on Apr 5, 2019

Church leaders must pay attention to Christian Advocacy Ministry.

THE CALL TO CHRISTIAN ADVOCACY FOR GOOD GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN AFRICA THE BIBLE, GOOD GOVERNANCE AND ADVOCACY The new nation Israel was given instruction about governance, power and justice. The Lord instructed them, ‘you shall appoint judges and officers in all your towns that ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 16:18-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

I Am Weak, But

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on May 17, 2019

Ever hear a Christian work say: I AM SO TIRED? I AM WEAK? BUT they never finish but THOU ART SO STRONG! We are but candles, Jesus is the light. Come let us give ourselves for the LIGHT.

I AM WEAK, BUT… Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Thanks Billy L. Meeks, Jr. for the fodder. SOLOMON LEARNED A LESSON… AND HE WANTS TO TEACH THE LESSON TO US… 2 Chronicles 6:1 (NIV) Then Solomon said, "The LORD has said that he would dwell in a dark cloud; 2 Chronicles 6:1 ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 6:1, Genesis 17:1, Philippians 3:13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power Of Effective Communication

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Feb 27, 2020

Healthy or effective communication breathes life into every relationship.

THE POWER OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION "The mouth of the righteous speaks wisdom, And his tongue talks of justice." Psalm 37:30. Effective communication skills can be developed and experienced when our mouths are full of God’s wisdom. "Anxiety in the heart of man causes depression, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:30, Colossians 4:6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational