Sermons on Desert Lessons:

The Wait Of Glory

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jun 19, 2007

MP: God has nothing against pleasure – he’d just rather give you joy.

Long Branch Baptist Church Halfway, Virginia; est. 1786 Sunday, June 03, 2007 Enter to Worship Prelude David Witt Meditation Invocation Michael Hollinger *Opening Hymn #182 “For the Beauty of the Earth” Welcome & Announcements Morning Prayer [See Insert] *Hymn #541 “The Joy of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Ed Sasnett on Jul 29, 2011

Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice, and kindness.

Title: Like a Good Neighbor Text: Proverbs 3:27-35; 4:21 Truth: Wise people relate to their neighbors with helpfulness, peace, justice and kindness. Aim: To encourage improvement of relationships with others by the practice of Christian virtues. Life ?: What godly virtues are we to model as ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:27-35

Denomination: Baptist

The Art Of Thank You Hezekiah Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Nov 6, 2016

We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn to say “Thank You” to Him and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart and others hearts! It can even transform our outlook on life and death.

Opening video from sermon spice: Thank You! Series: The Art of “Thank You” Thesis: We must cultivate a grateful heart with the Lord and learn to say “Thank You” to Him and to others. Thank You has the power to change our heart and others hearts! It can even transform our ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 38:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Management 101 Series

Contributed by Dean Rhine on Aug 5, 2019

The need for Deacons

Acts 6: Management 101 - 3/5/17 Turn with me this morning to Acts 6.  I hope you are looking forward to what God has to say to you today.  Each week when you come, I hope your attitude is always This is going to be GOOD!  Because the truth is that if you come expecting a great ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Anything Worth Dying For? Series

Contributed by David Dykes on Jan 25, 2018

A story of betrayal, wickedness and great faith. How Herodias used her daughter, Salome, to trick her husband, Herod, into beheading John the Baptist.

INTRODUCTION You might recall a few years ago when the U.S. was part of a coalition to invade Iraq and depose Saddam Hussein. Not all Americans were in favor of that war and I recall seeing some protestors on the news. They interviewed one angry young man and asked him why he opposed the war. His ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:14-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Thankful Spirit Series

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 10, 2021

A thankful spirit encourages others to see the positive in their own lives, and so being thankful is a ministry in a world where the bad news is thrown at us so often we tend to forget the good news. We need people with a thankful spirit to remind us that light is as real as the dark

The more I study the history of man and the sea, the more grateful I become that I am a landlubber. Tens of thousands of lives have been lost in ship wrecks in my lifetime. But some sailors have much to be thankful for in spite of ship wrecks. John O'Brian, for example, was off the coast of ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:27-37

Even If God Does Not Deliver Us, We Will Not Bow - An Introduction Series

Contributed by Jeremiah Menyongai on Mar 14, 2016

We must take a stand for God. Just like the Hebrew Boys, we too will be tempted for what we believe. Our God whom we serve can deliver. History and the Bible prove that He can. Therefore He will again. Our problem is that we forget so easily.

EVEN IF OUR GOD DOES NOT DELIVER US, WE STILL WILL NOT BOW DANIEL 3: 1 Nebuchadnezzar the king made an image of gold, whose height was threescore cubits, and the breadth thereof six cubits: he set it up in the plain of Dura, in the province of Babylon. 2 Then Nebuchadnezzar the king sent to gather ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Charismatic

Wisdom's Path To Life (Prt 1)

Contributed by Brian Williams on Apr 20, 2023

Do you really want to find life and fulfillment? Be around people of wisdom who lead you to the path of wisdom and point you to the person of Wisdom - Jesus.

What is godliness? Who even uses this term “godly” today to describe fellow Christians in the church? Is this something that we personally aspire to? Yet this is what we read throughout the book of Proverbs as how we should live - to know [skillful and godly] wisdom and instruction; to discern and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Rahab: The Woman Who Trusted God Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 3 of 6 of the series, Who’s That? Stories of little known people of the Bible. How could a prostitute be given the same honor as man like Abraham? Read her story and discover the rewards of trusting God...

RAHAB – THE WOMAN WHO TRUSTED GOD Joshua 2:1-24 Read at beginning of service: James 2:14-26 (NIV) 14 What good is it, my brothers, if a man claims to have faith but has no deeds? Can such faith save him? 15 Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. 16 If one of you says to him, ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24, James 2:14-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

Solitude 101

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 7, 2013

1) The Call to Solitude (Mark 6:30-31), and 2) The Challenge of Solitude (Mark 6:32-33), 3) The Compassion of Solitude (Mark 6:34)

Those who are successful learn how to be alone. Whether it is an artist with a canvas, an author staring at a page, a teacher making out a lesson plan or a businessperson reviewing accounts, they know that certain things must be done alone. From that time alone a painting can be put on public ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:30-34

Denomination: Other

An Orphan Becomes Queen Series

Contributed by Jefferson Williams on Aug 12, 2020

After deposing Queen Vashti, the king's attendants encourage him to find a new queen by having a contest between all the young women of the empire.

For Such a Time as This: An Orphan Becomes a Queen Esther 2:1-18 Pastor Jefferson M. Williams Chenoa Baptist Church 8-09-2020 Two weeks ago, we said hello and goodbye to Queen Vashti. This week, we will meet two more of our main characters and witness a beauty contest that decide the new queen. ...read more

Scripture: Esther 2:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Stop Your Murmuring!

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 15, 2005

Murmuring is destructive to the individual and also to everyone around them. the best way to deal with it is to simply stop doing it.

Stop your murmuring!! *Numbers 14:1-10 Then all the people began weeping aloud, and they cried all night. 2 Their voices rose in a great chorus of complaint against Moses and Aaron. “We wish we had died in Egypt, or even here in the wilderness!” they wailed. 3 “Why is the Lord taking us to this ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Up Against Jericho

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jul 25, 2005

When you face your Jericho, remember Who is in charge, maintain your relationship with Him, be prepared for surprises, and be strong and courageous.

Up Against Jericho Josh. 5:13-15 INTRO.: This story is the beginning of Joshua’s leadership of Israel. You remember meeting Joshua in the 13th chapter of Numbers when he was among the 12 spies sent into the Promised Land and one of only two who came back with a positive report. He was Moses’ aide ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:13-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Lose The Sensitivity

Contributed by Russ Witkowski on May 11, 2002

Message on the importance of relying on the Spirit for power to live and knowledge to know the will of God.

DON’T LOSE THE SENSITIVITY! GAL 3:1-3 Sunpm 1/13/02 “You foolish Galatians! Who has bewitched you? Before your very eyes Jesus Christ was clearly portrayed as crucified. 2 I would like to learn just one thing from you: Did you receive the Spirit by observing the law, or by believing what you heard? ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Imitating The Heart Of Onesiphorus

Contributed by Steven Cannon on Sep 11, 2006

Imitate the heart of Onesiphorus and be a refreshment to the saints!

IMITATING THE HEART OF ONESIPHORUS There are not many scriptures that talk about Onesiphorus but those that do speak loudly about the man. Turn over to 2 Tim 1:1-18. 2 Tim 1:1 Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, according to the promise of life that is in Christ Jesus, 2 Tim ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:1-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ