Sermons on Delayed Answers:

Surprise, Surprise!

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 22, 2010

Peter's miraculous escape from prison. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: chapter 12 verses 1-19: Ill: Former heavy-weight boxer James (Quick) Tillis; • Was a cowboy from Oklahoma who fought out of Chicago in the early 1980s. • He still remembers his first day in the Windy City after his arrival from Tulsa. “I got off the bus with ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-19

Denomination: Brethren

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-1

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 2, 2011

1 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-I—James 5:13-20 Attention: After directory assistance gave Jennie her boyfriend’s new telephone number, she dialed him -- and a woman answered. "Is Mike there?" Jennie asks confused. "Umm, he’s in the shower," was the response. "Please tell him ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

"Through The Iron Gate" Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Aug 12, 2011

Discovering the power of prayer in our lives.

“Through the Iron Door” Pastor Allan Kircher SPBC Date: Aug 14th, 2011 Scripture: Acts 12:1-30 Introduction: "Have you ever experienced a 'dead end' in life?" • Have you ever been faced with a problem that you just knew was impossible to solve? • Have you ever felt ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

A Ministry Of Restorative Prayer-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 16, 2011

2 of 2. James wanted his audience to consider the gravity of restorative prayer. The true Church must manifest a ministry of restorative prayer. But Why? Restorative prayer brings/provides...

A MINISTRY of RESTORATIVE PRAYER-II—James 5:13-20 Attention: I returned to my parents' home to attend a funeral. At the church, my mother led me to a man who looked vaguely familiar. "Barbara, remember Pastor Green?" she asked as she left me in his company. I frantically tried to place ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-20

Denomination: Baptist

Believers’ Prayer For Boldness

Contributed by Sterling Franklin on Jan 8, 2011

God showed a sign, the Believers prayed with unity, they asked for boldness, and as a result, God showed a sign, they were unified, and they were emboldened by the power of God!

Believers’ Prayer for Boldness First given in 2001, Sterling C. Franklin Translation used in this sermon: NIV Brief Outline -- Believers’ Prayer for Boldness Acts 4:23-33 (Broader Context: Acts 3 & 4) I. God Showed a Sign (Acts 3) II. They Prayed with Unity (4:24) III. They Asked for Boldness ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-33

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Knows," More Than Your Name

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jan 17, 2011

You more than matter to Him. He came to give you life and life more abundantly. To Jesus, “You are more than just a number, or just a face in the crowd.” If you have never thought you were somebody, let me tell you, your somebody to Him.

God knows, “More than your name” John 10:3 NKJ. 3 To him the doorkeeper opens, and the sheep hear his voice; and he calls his own sheep by name and leads them out. Isn’t it amazing, that no matter where those sheep wonder off to, there master still knows them by name and they know his voice. It ...read more

Scripture: John 10:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Book Most Awesome!

Contributed by Dale Pilgrim on Jan 18, 2011

I’ve marked my Bible. I mark all my Bibles. I wonder, as someone challenged once, “Has my Bible marked me?”...The invitation before you today is to discover or rediscover how awesome God’s Book really is!

The Book Most Awesome Psalm 119:97-104 Neil Pasricha wrote, “The Book of Awesome”. He saw the ‘ugly’ around him – things like climate change and the impacts of natural disasters. He started a website called 1000 Awesome Things which he created as a getaway from his everyday. The Book of Awesome ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:97-104

Denomination: Salvation Army

Blind Guys Who Could See!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Apr 7, 2010

Here is an amazing story about blind men who could see what was real, and sighted people who were blind to that same reality.

Passage: Matthew 9:27-34 Intro: There is a verse in Revelation that teaches a critically important principle. PP Revelation 3:17 1. the Bible teaches us that every person; young or old, rich or poor, free or slave, healthy or sick, shares a common situation. 2. we are all incredibly ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:27-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

God, Are You Sure Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Apr 27, 2010

This is the 2nd sermon in the series "Conversations With God". When God's answer isn't what you want to hear.

Family Worship April 25, 2010 Bel Aire Baptist Church Series: Conversations With God [#2] GOD, ARE YOU SERIOUS? Habakkuk 1:5-2:4 Introduction: Have you ever heard the statement, “Be careful what you ask God for, because you my get it”? Last week we talked about what to ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dios Quiere Hacer Mucho Mas De Lo Que Esperas

Contributed by Mario Fernando Morana on May 17, 2010

Podemos confiar en la superabundante gracia de Dios que nos da mucho mas allá de lo que podemos creer

Mateo 15:21, Efesios 3:20 DIOS QUIERE HACER MUCHO MAS DE LO QUE ESPERAS Todos somos personas necesitadas y buscamos el favor de Dios. Lo mismo le paso a Nehemias. Podemos tener la certeza que Dios quiere hacer mucho mas de lo que ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

Pray For The Impossible

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jul 10, 2010

Continuation shows how Nehemiah rebuilt the walls thanks in part to his prayer of contrition, concern, confession, confidence, and commitment. Link inc. to formatted text, audio/video, PowerPoint.

Pray for the Impossible, pt. 2 Nehemiah 1:5-11 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PrayImpossible2.html We have begun to talk about one of the shortest men in the Bible. Not Zacchaeus, this is "Knee High Miah!" Shorter than him was Job's friend, Bildah the Shuhite [shoe height!] Anybody know the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 1:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

How Do I Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Apr 14, 2009

I am going to give you some understanding and help in our struggle to wait upon the Lord.

How Do I Wait on the Lord Wed. Night March 25th 2009 Psalm 37:7 Introduction How do you feel about having to wait? If you are like me, you don’t like to wait. I don’t enjoy standing in long lines at Wal Mart. If you have ever been to an amusement park in the summer time? Talk about having to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:7, Psalm 37:23

Denomination: Baptist

The Power Of His Resurrection

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 21, 2009

In Christ, we have a living Saviour who lives and hears our prayers. In Him, we can experience the power of the resurrection.

In Jesus, we have the power to change. Let’s read the encounter of 2 disciples of Christ – Acts 3:1-10. And Paul’s words - Phil 3:10 “I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection…” We see here two very confident disciples Peter and John. • They saw a man in need, a crippled man – on ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Power Of Prayer

Contributed by David Scudder on May 3, 2009

Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as much as those outside of the average church. I believe that our text today shows us that praye

Purpose: To show how prayer can empower believers. Aim: I want believers look to prayer as the solution to discouragement. INTRODUCTION: Bible believing churches in America continue to experience apparent weakness. For example, believers are struggling with discouragement and depression almost as ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Meaning Of Life Series

Contributed by Jesse Bennett on May 3, 2009

Many people don’t have life they don’t even know what life is/ They don’t understand life they live there lives very pessimistically: John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, an

Jesus The meaning of live Jesse Bennett Bible Baptist Church Shawnee Oklahoma John 11:1-26 I want to tell you: Jesus is the only reason we live. Jesus came so that we might have life. John 10:10 10The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-26

Denomination: Baptist