Sermons on Despise:

Bring Back Joy

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Jan 4, 2015

1.) We Were Created To Be Joyful 2.) Joy Comes From The Lord . 3.) Joy Comes Through Faith 4.) Sin A Joy Robber 5.) Pain Does Not Have To Stop Your Joy 6.) Have Unlimited Joy

- Statement just before Christmas "I just don't feel Christmasy!' - Another statement "We're not going to have much of Christmas this year" - We have come through the most joyous time of the year - Where is the joy? - When was the last time you really laughed? - Not just a chuckle - A real belly ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:12

Denomination: Baptist

The Meaning Of Life

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Feb 6, 2015

In this passage Paul asks the questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life?

TSL 09-02-2015 I’d like to look this morning at the passage appointed as the Epistle today from Colossians 1:1-14. In it, as Rodney Buchanan has said Paul answers three basic questions: 1. What is the origin of life? 2. What is the meaning of life? 3. What is the value of life? But let ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-20

Denomination: Anglican

The Lostness Of The Righteous Ruler Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Lostness of the Righteous Ruler

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: The Lostness of the Righteous Ruler Luke 18:18-30 March 7, 2010 Going to CA; Kevin reading The rich ruler asked Jesus, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life.’ This man is a religious leader, probably a ruler of a synagogue, and a Pharisee ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-30

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Following Jesus In Mission Series

Contributed by David Taylor on Feb 13, 2014

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission

Being an Authentic Follower of Jesus: Following Jesus in Mission Luke 19:1-10 April 11, 2010 I have found that same principle in my own life. One of the biblical priorities as a pastor is making disciples - winning people and training them and then sending them out to do the same. Yet with ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Comfort During Trying Times Series

Contributed by John Putty on Mar 19, 2011

Comfort for weary believers or those discouraged.

COMFORT DURING TRYING TIMES! JOHN 14 THEME: JESUS WILL CARES FOR US AND WILL HELP US DURING THESE LAST DAYS. 1. LET NOT YOUR HEART BE TROUBLED - VS.1 A. SICKNESS OF SOUL 1. The Maladies of the soul affect us physically - Psa. 42:11 2. Occurs because of: A circumstance - Current text A ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-18

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Chosen

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

He has chosen us.

Joh 15:16 Ye have not chosen me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in my name, he may give it you. When God desires to shake, shock, or shape any age in order to save ...read more

Scripture: John 15:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

Do We Match

Contributed by Casey Lieneman on Mar 28, 2011

Viewing Jesus' compassion and love for a the Samaritan Women we are invited to match that compassion and love for all people that Jesus has shown

Grace and Peace to you from God the Father, Son, and The Holy Spirit. Amen I was looking back through some pictures of when Corey and I first began dating and chuckled at one picture we took when we went to the Henry Dorley Zoo in Omaha. We were goofing around and found one of those headless ...read more

Scripture: John 4:5-52

Denomination: Lutheran

After Christmas - Angels

Contributed by Spencer Homan on Mar 31, 2011

After Christmas 2010 focusing on the angels.

Luke 2:8-15 8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:8-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Savior: Surrendered For Us Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Apr 18, 2011

God usually calls us to be active, but sometimes passive. Passivity can be the more difficult of the two, because it means we accept what God brings without grasping for control. And nowhere do we see surrender to the Father's will exemplified as we do wh

The Savior: Surrendered for Us Isaiah 53:7-10a 1. John Anselmi said, "On October 19, 1987 the stock market declined in a sudden, surprising plunge that left many investors much poorer. The day was quickly named Black Friday. It has always seemed to us that Good Friday should be called Black ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:7-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Signs Of The Second Coming Part 2

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Mar 16, 2012

I. EXORDIUM: Maranathai, the LORD is coming soon II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show the sign of the LORD's coming IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:30-31 30 And then at last, the sign that

I. EXORDIUM: Maranathai, the LORD is coming soon II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: General believers with ministry involvement III. OBJECTIVES: To show the sign of the LORD's coming IV. TEXT: Matthew 24:30-31 30 And then at last, the sign that the Son of Man is coming will appear in the heavens, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:30-31

Denomination: Pentecostal

Lesson 32: Dealing With Rebellion And Heresy

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Apr 23, 2012

How to deal with heresy and rebellion.

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 32: Dealing with Rebellion and Heresy April 15, 2012 A. THE PROBLEM Korah, Dathan and Abiram. “They incited a rebellion against Moses, along with 250 other prominent leaders. They challenged Moses, ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:2-35

Denomination: Baptist

Not A Fan: Follow The Redeemer, Not Just The Rules Series

Contributed by Dave Bentley on Jan 9, 2013

Third in a series of messages based on the book NOT A FAN, calling believers to become committed followers of Christ

Not a Fan Series – Message #3 - LWCC09302012 September 30, 2012 NAF Theme Verse: Luke 9:23-27 23 Then He said to them all, “If anyone wants to come with Me, he must deny himself, take up his cross daily, and follow Me. • FOLLOWING IS A CHOICE • FOLLOWING IS A ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Ordained To Be A Prophet

Contributed by William Baeta on Feb 2, 2013

“I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb. Before you were born I set you apart and appointed you as my prophet to the nations” Jer. 1:5.

Theme: Ordained to be a prophet Text: Jer. 1:4-10; 1 Cor. 13:1-12; Lk. 4:22-30 It is God’s desire that His people prophesy. His desire came to pass on the Day of Pentecost when Joel’s prophesy was fulfilled. “I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:22-30, 1 Peter 4:3

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Think On These Things

Contributed by Charles R. Peck on Feb 17, 2013

This message shows the value of a good report in our Christian walk

Think on These Things Philippians 4:4/12 “Finally, brethren whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, and whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, think on these ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:4-12

Denomination: *other

Lessons Learned When God Calls

Contributed by Chad Bolfa on Oct 1, 2010

Jesus called him to be a disciples and Matthew has a dinner party that evening at his house and invites his friends and Jesus to attend. Tonight I want us to learn some valuable lessons, about when God calls.

Lessons Learned when God Calls Matthew 9:9-13 Introduction The most unlikely called of all of the apostles is Matthew. He was a tax collector. He was probably very wealth and he earned his money at the expense of his neighbors, his fellow Jews. It was OK for him to tax almost anything just as ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist