Sermons on Countenance:

The Oil Of Gladness

Contributed by Scott Carroll on May 21, 2011

the oil of gladness is for everyone---The Holy Spirit

THE OIL OF GLADNESS 3-8-09 Ps 45:7-9 7 Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows. 8 All thy garments smell of myrrh, and aloes, and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, whereby they have made thee ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 45:7-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Ten Toes

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on May 26, 2011

What this world is coming too.

THE TEN TOES Daniel 7: 20And of the ten horns that were in his head, and of the other which came up, and before whom three fell; even of that horn that had eyes, and a mouth that spake very great things, whose look was more stout than his fellows. 21I beheld, and the same horn made war ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:20-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Problem Of A Wicked Neighbour.

Contributed by Adeolu Akin-Abraham on May 11, 2010

Beware of evil neighbours and friends that lead people away into destruction.

The bible talks about the problem and danger of a wicked neighbour: Proverbs 21:10 The soul of the wicked desireth evil: his neighbour findeth no favour in his eyes. Proverbs 12:26 The righteous is more excellent than his neighbour: but the way of the wicked seduceth them. Psalm 28:3 Draw me not ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 28:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

His Merited Satisfaction

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 6, 2015

His Merited Satisfaction

His Merited Satisfaction v. 11 "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities." Note:- 1. The Satisfaction of the Saviour Travail - means trouble, toil, trial of his soul not body His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:11

Denomination: Holiness

Repossessed

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Dec 24, 2016

Christmas 2016 message. Jesus repossessed what man so freely handed over to Satan - our authority to rule on this earth.

Repossessed Scriptures: Gen. 1:26; 3:15; Luke: 1:31-33; 2:11; Phil. 2:9-11 Repossess: To get possession of again. This morning I will not hold you long, but I want to give you another reason to think about why we celebrate today. I want to say up front that while we use this time to give gifts ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Old Testament Names: Lesson 1

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 14, 2014

The Three Names for God in the Old Testament

A. THE THREE NAMES FOR GOD IN THE OLD TESTAMENT 1. God is Elohim, the most common designation. Comes from El, “strong one” and Ohim “to swear or bind with an oath.” Used 2,500 times. • First mentioned in Scripture, Gen. 1:1. “In the beginning God ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Sep 3, 2013

Preparing for Life's Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

If We Say Humans

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 28, 2013

To prove being afraid of people is not right.

I. EXORDIUM: Are you afraid of people? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To prove being afraid of people is not right. IV. TEXT: Mark 11:32 (The Message) 11:32 if we say 'humans,' we'll be up against it with the people because they all hold John up as a prophet." V. ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Two Meanings Of "End"

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Nov 3, 2013

There are two meanings to "end," and as we reach the conclusion of a liturgical year, we must plan for both.

One of the legends circulating that purports to prove the superiority of the new liturgical calendar and new lectionary is that in the Extraordinary Form, we hear Scripture readings that really belong to the beginning of the year, not the end. Let’s be honest. We aren’t talking about ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-35

Denomination: Catholic

Blessed In Christ

Contributed by Mark Mitchell on Mar 23, 2015

What does it mean to be blessed in Christ

Genesis 12:1-3 Intro: One morning R. C. Chapman, a devout Christian, was asked how he was feeling. “I’m burdened this morning!” was his reply. But his happy countenance contradicted his words. So the questioner exclaimed in surprise, “Are you really burdened, Mr. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Belshazzar's Doom

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 9, 2015

warning

Daniel 5:1-31 Belshazzar's Doom Some twenty years pass between chs 4 and 5, and King Nebuchadnezzar was succeeded by various rulers until Nabonidus (năbunī'dus) a son-in-law to Nebuchadnezzar. Nabonidus was king of the empire, and his son Belshazzar was king of the ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:1-31

Denomination: Holiness

Preparing For Life's Work: Lesson 2

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 25, 2014

How A Christian Should Prepare for Work

A. INTRODUCTION: GENESIS 29:1-30; 30:25-43 1. God prospers us when we work at it. How People Prepare for Life’s Work • Attend school, prepare self and knowledge • Acquire skills needed on the job • Begin at the bottom • Perform chores at home • ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 29:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Joy Is Restored Series

Contributed by Thomas Clawser on Dec 17, 2017

Sorrow is but for a time. The power of prayer, memories of God’s past healing and His loving-kindness sustain Israel. God heals the pain of the present in the same manner as He has healed the pain of the past.

Joy is the emotion of great delight or happiness caused by something exceptionally good or satisfying: it is keen pleasure, or elation. Joy is more elusive, subtle, and nuanced than happiness. We can manipulate circumstances to our own advantage to obtain what we think will bring happiness, or ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:1-6

Denomination: Other

Christmas Message Of Peace Not Fear Series

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 21, 2015

Two Christmas Messages: Peace and Fear Not

A. INTRODUCTION 1. There are two Christmas messages. a. Peace. “Peace on earth good will to men” (Luke 2:14). b. Fear not. “The angel told Zechariah, Mary, Joseph and the shepherds, “Fear not” (Luke 1:20, 30; 2:10; Matt. 1:20). 2. One message is negative, takes away ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:10-14

Denomination: Baptist

There Is Something About That Man Named Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Nov 16, 2019

Greetings In The Holy Name Of Jesus Yahshuah, My sisters and brothers, there is something about that man named Jesus.

There. Is Something About That Man Named Jesus by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid “Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us.” (Matthew 1:23; Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:23, Isaiah 7:14, Luke 2:21, Luke 2:46-48, Luke 2:49  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Friends