Sermons on Cycle Of Readings:

No Place, No Space = No Grace Series

Contributed by Scott Chambers on Feb 2, 2011

This message from a series that looks at God's desire for us to live life in a way that avoids being overloaded and overextended.

Living life, parenting, retirement and ministry can all become burdensome. These burdens can often be almost more than we can bear. We have grown to accept this as a part of living life in the twenty-first century. Imagine if you will if Jesus would have chosen to live in modern America rather than ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Humility

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 6, 2009

Seeing myself like God sees me, no more, no less.

SPRING RETREAT – APRIL 14, 2007 HUMILITY “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Pride. Defined: Thinking of yourself differently than God thinks of you. Rom.12:3 – Explain!!! (disagreeing with God, believing own opinion over His). The truth about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Overcoming Giants Of Life Series

Contributed by Joseph Marshall on Sep 15, 2014

We will see this morning how David overcame the Giant of Goliath. In the same way the he did, you and I can also overcome the many giants in our lives.

Introduction: Some background setting for the time and history leading up to this event: We learned from the book of Ruth that the period of Israel’s history before the time of the Kings was a very dark point. There was no law and order. Every man did that which was right in their own ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:19-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is God Saying? Part 1 Series

Contributed by Tiger Gullett on Apr 11, 2002

This series of messages lets us take a look into this book of Daniel and see what God has to say to the world and it’s kingdoms.

WHAT IS GOD SAYING? Daniel Chapter 1 4 THINGS THAT GOD IS SAYING THROUGH DANIEL CHAPTER 1 ------------------------------------------------------- I. "I Am In Control Of Kings And Kingdoms" (VERSE 1) A. PROPHECY CONCERNING GOD’S CONTROL - ISAIAH 13 1) v 1-5 God’s in control of Israel - He had ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Different Person

Contributed by Bala Samson on Oct 1, 2024

If someone is worried about your lost one right now, I want to tell you that the touch of God would turn him into ANOTHER MAN. Say Amen.

1 Samuel 10:6 says, "The Spirit of the Lord will come powerfully upon you, and you will prophesy with them; and you will be changed into a different person." Some wonderful supernatural things are narrated in this chapter which certainly should give us great encouragement during dark ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 10:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Look Up And Praise The Lord

Contributed by Christopher Holdsworth on Dec 28, 2017

A summons to praise our God, with reasons attached.

LOOK UP AND PRAISE THE LORD. Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20c. Why “Praise the LORD” (Psalm 147:1)? There are two possible readings of the answer: “For it is good/ pleasant/ delightful to sing praises to our God” (cf. Psalm 92:1); or “For He is good/ gracious/ beautiful” (cf. Psalm 27:4). It could ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-11, Psalm 147:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is God In Your Job

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Sep 24, 2004

This sermon was preached labor day and it examines God’s call on our lives to things beside fulltime ministry

Is God In Your Job? 9/5/04 GNLCC Exodus 31:1-11 2 Thessalonians 3:6-15 This is Labor Day weekend in which we celebrate the fact that we have work to do. How well do you do the work that you do? If those around you had to give you a number from 1 to 10 on the kind of worker you are, ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 31:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Elijah And Elisha – The Work Develops

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Jan 28, 2011

Elisha takes over from Elijah. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Ill: • A man was driving home from work one evening; • When he suddenly realized that it was his daughter’s birthday; • And he hadn’t yet bought her a gift. • So, the man rushed off to ‘Toys R Us’ asked the assistant, • "How much is that Barbie doll in the window?" • The assistant replied ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 2:1-15

Denomination: Brethren

Maranatha

Contributed by Chris Tiller on Dec 11, 2005

This passage from Isaiah 64 gives us words to express our longing for God to come down and make the world right (and make us right).

Today is the first Sunday of Advent. It’s the first Sunday of a new church year. Advent, as was said in the Lighting of the Candles, means coming. Advent signals the coming of Christmas. (Only 28 more shopping days left!) But even more so, Advent signals the coming of Christ. The season of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Love That Submits And Surrenders Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Feb 10, 2016

Submission, Surrender, Marriage, the Church

Love Like You Mean It – Love That Submits and Surrenders Ephesians 5:21-33 (pg. 816) February 14, 2016 Introduction: Did you know this about Valentine’s Day? “Most believe the holiday finds its roots when Emperor Claudius II of Rome didn’t want men to marry during ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:21-33

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Living Successfully

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Jan 12, 2004

All Christians need to live a successful Christian life.

INTRO.- ILL.- The little girl said to her grandpa, “Make like a frog, grandpa.” He replied, “What do you mean, make like a frog?” She said, “Mommy says we’re going to make a lot of money when you croak!” That’s bad. Many people are only interested in material success, no matter how they acquire ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Life Of Samson

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 10, 2001

What can we learn from Samson?

NARRATIVE OF THE LIFE OF SAMSON The circumstances of his birth. 1. Israel had done evil in the sight of God and were under the domination of the Philistines for 40 years. 2. This was a usual cycle for Israel. a. Sin b. Servitude c. Sorrow d. Salvation The family of Samson 1. Manoah was the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

One Against Thousand

Contributed by Bala Samson on Jul 8, 2013

Do not feel insignificant, small or wormy and curl yourself inside a shell like a snail; look not at the circumstances but meditate the Word that says, ‘One man of you puts to flight a thousand’, and take courage!

One against thousand! Joshua 23:10 “One man of you puts to flight a thousand, since it is the LORD your God who fights for you, just as he promised you.” One single man stood boldly against the atrocities towards ImageImagethe black in South Africa and brought about terrific changes. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 23:10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Papa's Got A Brand New Bag (3)

Contributed by Shane Brooks on May 5, 2005

Praise and Worship opens the door for new revelation.

Isaiah 43:18 God’s ready to do a new thing in us If you get complacent during this journey of life- Never get anything new IF praise bothers you- you cant really read the bible Every time in the bible- when God was moving- Accompanied by praise Ezra- temple people crying and shouting----- Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Your Neighbor As Yourself Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Feb 16, 2013

The council fathers get specific about how we can help the poor.

Monday of 1st Week in Lent 2013 Gaudium et Spes You Shall Love Your Neighbor One of the great heresies of modern time is a subtle one based on the notion of sola fide or “faith alone.” That was Martin Luther’s great mistake, of course. The only place in the NT where we read ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:31-46

Denomination: Catholic