Sermons on Devour:

How To Respond To Persecution

Contributed by Paul Fritz on May 6, 2004

We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder we see reports on TV that continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. However, Jesus reminds Christians that

How To Respond To Persecution (John 15:20) We live in a world that is loath to experience any persecution. Few seem willing to endure hardship for the sake of righteousness, truth and enduring freedom. No wonder CNN and the New York Times continually promotes victimology in their daily reports. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joel, Part I Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on May 7, 2004

The message of Joel is one of hope and restoration in the darkest times.

Locusts and lost years. Joel 1 – 2:27 WBC 9/5/4am (testimonies?) CONTEXT At 9.40am on 1 Nov 1755 one of the greatest earthquakes of all time hit Lisbon, Portugal. The epicentre was only 7 miles out into the Atlantic. The earthquake only lasted 6 minutes- but in that time all public buildings ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Believer's New Hope Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on May 18, 2004

We will look at the New Hope that is available to all who "truly" trust in the Lord Jesus Christ especially with all the "Hopelessness" that Satan shows in our present age.

Believer’s have “New Hope” New Hope for Christians New Hope for Creation NCBC, 5/16/04, Romans 8:18-25 We live in a land in which many of our inhabitants feel “hopeless”. Amazing with all the prosperity that is seen all around our “Great Land”, yet Alaska leads our country in alcoholism, teen ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:18-25

Denomination: Baptist

Fellowship - Eternal Life

Contributed by Tim Zingale on May 2, 2005

A srmon for the 7th Sunday of Easter Jesus high priestly prayer

 7th Sunday of Easter John 17:1-11 I Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11 "Fellowship - Eternal life" 1* ¶ When Jesus had spoken these words, he lifted up his eyes to heaven and said, "Father, the hour has come; glorify thy Son that the Son may glorify thee, 2* since thou hast given him power over all ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-111

Denomination: Lutheran

The Seven Pillars Of Wisdom - 7: Holiness Series

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Dec 15, 2003

Seventh in a series on the Wisdom found in Proverbs. The idea for this Series came from "Everyday Light" a daily devotional by Selwyn Hughes. Pillar #7 - Holiness.

7, December 2003 Dakota Community Church The Seven Pillars of Wisdom Week Seven: Holiness Proverbs 9:1-6 Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn out its seven pillars. 2 She has prepared her meat and mixed her wine; she has also set her table. 3 She has sent out her maids, and she calls from ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 5:7-9, Proverbs 9:1-6

Denomination: Mennonite

The Lord Is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Dec 20, 2003

Whenever we wonder if it is possible to cope with life’s problems we only have to look to the Lord, our Shepherd. Too many needy people look to themselves, the world or to others when they are afraid, distressed or dissatisfied, besides the Shepherd. Dav

The Lord is My Shepherd I Have Everything I Need (Psa 23:1-6) Song: "You are More Than Enough" You are my supply G/B C My breath of life Am7 D2/F# Still more awesome than I know G C D You are my reward G/B C Worth living for Am7 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel - God With Us Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Dec 22, 2003

8th in series. Much of this sermon comes from a sermon titled "The Drama of Christmas" by Stephan Chapman. You can find it on Sermon Central

The Many Names of God Review Emmanuel In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Attributes Of God - Affectionate - Bread Of Life

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the Attributes of God from Affectionate to the Bread of Life

15. Affectionate – I praise you Lord for being so tender, kind and loving. “If there is an encouragement in Christ, any affection and love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love.” (Phil. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Attributes Of God - The God Of All The Earth To The Way

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jun 21, 2001

Praises for the attributes of God as the God of All the Earth to the Way

590. The God of ALL the Earth – I honor you Lord, as the Holy One of Israel, my Redeemer, the God of all the earth.” (Isa. 54:5) I praise you Lord that you are King over all people, governments and situations. 591. The God Who Answers Prayer – I praise and honor you Lord for your promise, “If you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 54:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Give Thanks To The Lord

Contributed by Michael Otterstatter on Jun 27, 2001

Psalm 100 encourages us to count God as our greatest blessing.

"God made two great lights -- the greater light to govern the day and the lesser light to govern the night. He also made the stars. God set them in the expanse of the sky to give light on the earth, to govern the day and the night, and to separate light from darkness." (Genesis 1:16-19) That is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Lutheran

Faith Is The Victory Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jul 17, 2001

The text is divided into two great principles, the exciting victories of faith and the enduring virtues of faith.

A Study of Hebrews 11 Sermon # 3 “Faith is the Victory” Hebrews 11:32-40 We live in a society where winning is everything. Everything in our society is success oriented. Even the church has acquired the success ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Baptist

How To Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Aug 14, 2001

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation

How to Improve Your Scriptural Meditation 1. COMMIT yourself to the goals of scripture. Stick with certain key verses that will guide, assure, convict, and provide insights into important decisions that you will need to make. When I learned how to commit my way to the Lord, my thoughts starting ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:3-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Seed Is The Word Of God

Contributed by Terry Vaughan on Apr 16, 2002

How effective is the seed in your life? In this sermon you will find four groups. Which do you fall in?

WESTSIDE BAPTIST CHURCH PASTOR: TERRY VAUGHAN SERMON TITLE: THE SEED IS THE WORD OF GOD “For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. For God sent not His Son into the world to condemn the world; but ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-15

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Really Care?

Contributed by Michael Luke on Apr 26, 2002

Do we really care that there are people who live all around us that are lost, dying, and going to hell?

TEXT: ROMANS 9:1-4a TITLE: “DO YOU REALLY CARE?” INTRODUCTION: A. The abbot of a monastery called a novice into his office and instructed him to give the sermon at the next morning’s chapel. The ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Meeting Challenges God's Way Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Apr 29, 2002

When life gets rough, what then?

Meeting Challenges God’s Way Hebrews 11:30 By faith the walls of Jericho fell, after the people had marched around them for seven days. Last Sunday we met the people of God as they marched out of slavery toward the Promised Land. We observed that early on God led them into a situation with ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:30

Denomination: Assembly Of God