Sermons on Development:

Life Lessons From Samuel, Saul And David Series

Contributed by John Mccormack on Apr 15, 2011

FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE

LIFE LESSONS FROM SAMUEL, SAUL AND DAVID PART 3 OF A 3 PART SERIES KEY VERSE: ACTS 13:21-22 FOCAL POINT: FOUR CHARACTERISTICS OF DAVID’S LIFE INTRODUCTION: PLEASE SEE PART 1 OF THIS SERIES FOR A GENERAL INTRODUCTION. DAVID TRULY HAD A HEART FOR GOD. THE REIGN OF KING SAUL, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:21-22

Denomination: Baptist

Good News About Trouble Series

Contributed by Ray Waldo on Apr 9, 2008

We are blessed with the "Spirit of Glory and of God" that rests on us when we suffer for Christ. This is a message of encouragement to the Child of God who is going through trials.

Well, we have all had days when it seemed everything went wrong! But I have “Good news about trouble.” - At least for the Child of God. In 1 Peter 4:12-19 we read that trouble is not aways such a bad thing. Peter says that we may be “overjoyed” as a result of our “painful trial.” I recently ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:12-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Your Condition Is Not Your Conclusion/It's Only A Test

Contributed by Ronnie Mcneill on Jan 16, 2007

When trials and tribulations come your way, just remember that "It’s Only A Test!"

Introduction: In life we are faced with difficult situations and challenges. At times it seems as though our situations are the final chapters of our lives. Our jobs pose problems for us or even our health may begin to fail us. It seems as though everything we’ve tried is not working. Well I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:39-44

Denomination: Baptist

Phoebe- Servant Of God Series

Contributed by Neil Partington on Jul 23, 2007

Where can we see examples of servants of God? Paul tells us that Phoebe is one of those examples. Though we don’t know a lot about Phoebe, we do know that she was a deacon and servant to many.

The book of Romans is an interesting book written by Paul to the Church of Rome The purpose of the book was for Paul to do three things: 1. To introduce himself to the church and enlist their help in spreading the Gospel 2. To develop and defend the truth of the Gospel message he had been ...read more

Scripture: Romans 16:1-2

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on May 25, 2004

Succes is certain if we trust the Lord with His guidence.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Trusting The Lord For His Guidence

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 1, 2004

Trusting God’s guidense is essential to have succes in the Christian life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 Whatever goals and accomplishments we have set in our lives we will only realize them when we trust in God’s guidance. As we look at the road ahead, we see the obstacles, bumps and turns up ahead that make us impatient. Paul said; "LET US RUN WITH PATIENCE THE RACE THAT IS SET ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A King In A Pit

Contributed by Jacob Holmes on Nov 21, 2002

how A prominent king can fall into "a horrible pit".

"A King In a Pit" David understood what it was like to be promoted to the province of the palace. Throughout the course of his life, he was a versatile shepherd, and a dominating king, so he understood the aspects of power that derived from both his Staff, and his Scepter..He developed ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 5:12, Psalm 40:1-2

Denomination: Church Of God

Ephesus: A First Love Lost

Contributed by Roddy Chestnut on Oct 18, 2000

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love.

Thesis: A healthy church is one that never leaves its first love. Intro.: 1. What one first century church do we know more about than any other in NT? 2. Ephesus! a. Acts 19-20--establishment of church by Paul. b. Ephesians--letter written to correct some developing problems. c. 1 ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

The Anatomy Of Now Series

Contributed by Kirk Devine on Feb 21, 2007

Our church theme for 2007 is "Kingdom Now Living" based on Matthew 6:10. The Lord gave me a series of messages to share with our congregation as we started out the year that will carry us throughout 2007. We took the word ’NOW’ examined each letter to see

The Kingdom Now Series DEVELOPING A NOW MENTALITY (Part 1) THE ANATOMY OF NOW MATTHEW 6:10 In the 4th chapter of Proverbs, Solomon, the son of David explains to us the value of wisdom… He encourages us to get sound godly wisdom… He tells us that it will keep, defend, and protect us in this walk… ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dependence On God

Contributed by Nate Herbst on Jan 10, 2009

I actually forgot my notes for this message (audio) and God literally taught me a ton about dependence - fitting it was on the very night I was speaking on dependence.

DEPENDENCE ON GOD “Until you have given up your self to Him you will not have a real self.” - C.S. Lewis Dependence starts with surrender. Surrender is the act of giving up or yielding oneself or the possession of something to the power of another (Meriam-Webster dictionary). You will not ...read more

Scripture: John 15:4-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Peace In Jesus

Contributed by Richard Papafio on Feb 22, 2018

There is no peace until you have peace in Jesus

May the peace of the Lord be with you. Topic: PEACE IN JESUS John 16:32-33 King James Version (KJV) 32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 33 These things I ...read more

Scripture: John 16:32-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Your Elevator Talk

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 29, 2014

We need to take St. Peter Chrysologus as a model for our witnessing, and be able to tell our witness to Christ and the Church in less than a minute.

July 30 2014 St Peter Chrysologus Today’s Gospel must be specially important to the Church, because we heard it on Sunday, and Monday, and again today. Because it is so brief, we might be tempted to think otherwise, that it is forgettable. But we forget it at our peril, at the peril of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:44-46

Denomination: Catholic

The Man God Chose To Raise His Son

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Nov 11, 2015

Joseph

Matt. 1:18-25 THE MAN GOD CHOSE TO RAISE HIS SON I. JOSEPH'S DILEMMA v. 18- Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost. 19 Then Joseph her husband, being a just man, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Holiness

A Savior Who Can Still "Still The Storm"!

Contributed by James Stophel on Jun 7, 2014

When the storms of life arise....Jesus is still on the boat with His children and can still say "Peace, Be Still"

A Savior who can Still "Still the Storm"! Mark 4: 35 – 41 Powerful Storms on the Sea of Galilee were nothing in Jesus day. They are still very common today. These storms come quickly and very unexepectedly. Sailors, both then and now, know that when the cold air of Mount Herman clashed ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

Advent4c- Mary And Elizabeth Series

Contributed by Paul Andrew on Nov 8, 2018

Mary and Elizabeth offer us some insights into the disciplines and practices of the interior life.

Our Gospel on this Fourth Sunday of Advent begins with: “Mary set out and traveled to the hill country in haste.” This reminds me of a sign I saw outside a church this morning, “Hurry in this Sunday to beat the Christmas rush.” Mary’s visit to Elizabeth recalls the importance of spiritual ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:39-45

Denomination: Catholic