Sermons on Coal:

Paralysis By Analysis

Contributed by Jack Warford on Apr 13, 2001

Many churches today have a paralysis brought on by analysis; they are so busy gathering and reporting numbers that their lambs and sheep are not being fed, and their flock is not being cared for. Resulting in spiritual paralysis.

Why are we so fixated on counting numbers? Why do most pastors think of success as it relates to numbers? Nowhere in the Bible does Jesus tell us to count the sheep. He tells Peter if you love Me then you will feed my lambs, care for my sheep, and feed my sheep. Many churches today have a ...read more

Scripture: John 21:15-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Church Service Of One Series

Contributed by Mark Winter on Jan 17, 2003

God calls and commissions ordinary people into service

It was a church service of one. Isaiah the prophet was the only person in attendance – a preacher in Judah, the Southern Kingdom of Israel, who lived about the time that Homer was composing the Odyssey and Iliad in Greece. Isaiah was in the Temple that day, the Dwelling Place of God, the palace ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:8

Denomination: Methodist

"The Christian's Terror Threat"

Contributed by Phil Anderson on Jun 9, 2004

How to respond when threatening circumstances/difficulties come on the heels of great spiritual victory.

“The Christian’s Terror Threat” I Kings 19:1-8 & John 10:10 1KI 19:1 Now Ahab told Jezebel everything Elijah had done and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 So Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah to say, "May the gods deal with me, be it ever so severely, if by this time tomorrow ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:1-8, John 10:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Bringing Your Life Into Focus

Contributed by Danny Anderson on Oct 12, 2006

As we examine the calling of the prophet Isaiah, we can pick up on a transition that begins to occur to a life that is out of focus. As the presence and power of God becomes real to us as individuals, our life begins to come into focus.

Bringing Your Life Into Focus By Readjusting Your View of God Text: Isaiah 6:1-7 Introduction: "Your view of God is the most important view you have, and to the extent your view of God is distorted…to that extent your life will be out of focus." Is your view of God in focus or is it blurry or even ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Regarding Our Enemies

Contributed by Charles Mallory on Jun 5, 2007

Bless those who persecute you! Learn to reverse the process of evil by incorporating a God-empowered response towards your enemies!

THERE ARE A LOT OF DIFFERENCES BETWEEN CHRISTIANITY AND OTHER RELIGIONS. ONE OF THOSE DIFFERENCES IS THE WAY WE TREAT THOSE WHO ARE OUR ENEMIES. THIS IS ONE OF THE CONSISTENT TEACHINGS OF JESUS. JESUS MODELED FOR US THE WAY HE WANTS US TO DEAL WITH OUR ENEMIES. JESUS’ SAYS THAT WE SHOULD NEVER ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:17-21

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Sovereign Worker

Contributed by Efren V. Narido on Feb 25, 2006

God is still working not only for the glory of His name, but also for the benefit of His people!

“Early in the morning, Jesus stood on the shore, but the disciples did not realize that it was Jesus. He called out to them, ‘Friends, haven’t you any fish?’ ‘No,’ they answered. He said, ‘Throw your net on the right side of the boat and you will find some.’ When they did, they were unable to haul ...read more

Scripture: John 21:4-14

Denomination: Baptist

Disagreements, Contentions And Strife, Oh My

Contributed by Earl Graston on Jul 11, 2007

There must be abounding love in the body of Christ.

Disagreements, Contentions, and Strife, ‘Oh My’ Proverbs 17:14 “The beginning of strife is like releasing water; therefore stop contention before a quarrel starts.” Strife is defined as a conflict, struggle or a rivalry. Contention, which is many times seen connected to strife can be defined as: ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 17:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's A Commissioning Look Like? Series

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

Study of the book of Isaiah, Chapter 6. This chapter reveals a close examination of Isaiah's commission to accept God's calling and GO! The application is that this commissioning is the exact same one that current believers must follow and obey.

What’s a Commissioning Look Like? Isaiah 6:1-8 Introduction - If you are taking notes, please write: How? Why? What? - We are going to break Isaiah 6 up into two sections; part 2 will be this evening - Over the past few weeks we have seen Isaiah, a prophet, crying out to the land - He has ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thinking Big In Small Places

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Feb 16, 2008

A great message on vision. If God be our partner, then let our dreams be big.

Thinking Big in Small Places By: Pastor Donny Granberry Humor One day my mother was out and my dad was in charge of me and my brother who is four years older than I am. I was maybe 3 and one half years old and had just recovered from an accident in which my arm had been broken among other ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

We Are All On A Journey, Don't Get Lost

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 20, 2015

We are all on a journey to somewhere? Do you realize there is more to life than your destination. How about your ATTITUDE? How will your attitude affect your journey?

WE ARE ALL ON A JOURNEY... THERE IS MORE TO A JOURNEY THAN JUST YOUR DESTINATION. By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com THE JOURNEY? THE DESTINATION? On April 18, 1995, 20,000 people gathered to hear that JOE MONTANA was announcing his RETIREMENT AFTER 16 SEASONS AS QUARTERBACK in the NFL. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-4

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Grace And New Birth

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Mar 11, 2018

The scandal of grace transforms sinners from death and darkness to life and light in Christ.

During a British conference on comparative religions, experts from around the world debated what, if any, belief was unique to the Christian faith. They began eliminating possibilities. Incarnation? Other religions had different versions of gods appearing in human form. Resurrection? Again, other ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-21

Denomination: Other

What Is That In Your Hand?

Contributed by Luther Sexton on Mar 19, 2019

It is a good thing to have something in hand that may bring glory to God.

WHAT IS THAT IN THINE HAND? INTRODUCTION Exodus 4:2 Moses --- Rod Hand 3027 --- a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.]) Zodhiates Rod 4294 --- a branch, a rod, whether for chastising (correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walking (a staff, fig. a ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:2, Judges 7:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Year That King Uzziah Died

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

In the year that king Uzziah died

Isaiah 6 v 1 - 13 This experience for Isaiah came at a pivotal time for he and the nation of Judah. Isaiah lived at a time where Uzziah, who had just died, had ruled some 52 years on the throne of Judah. But his death reflected a changing time. 1. Here is a picture of Absolute Perplexity II ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Holiness

The Lord Is My Rock (2 Samuel 22)

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on May 19, 2025

Upon whom do we rely? Let's look at 2 Samuel 22.

Do we look to God for protection, for deliverance? Do we sing God’s praise? What is the purpose of praise? Let’s look at 2 Samuel 22. Would a former shepherd like David see a high rock as a safe place for sheep from predators? Is the Lord our refuge from violent people? David sang to the Lord the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Commissioned

Contributed by Chris Swanson on Nov 30, 2022

Isaiah's perspective on God in the initial four verses gives us a feeling of God's significance, power, and mystery. Isaiah's case of perceiving his sin before God urges us to admit our own wrongdoings.

The image of absolution, that Isaiah gives, advises us that we are pardoned as well. At the point when we perceive how incredible God is, how guilty we are, and the degree of His absolution, we get the strength to accomplish His work. How does our idea of the significance of God match ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible