Sermons on Devouring Widows Houses:

One Nation - Going Under

Contributed by Bruce Ball on Jun 25, 2007

A sermon that discusses how the rewards we enjoy in America are because of our forefathers and their attention to the Lord. We also discuss what we are doing today and what that will bring tomorrow. Audio ... www.sermonlist.com

Our nation has a past and it is our yesterdays that have brought us to today. But we have many problems that we are dealing with as a nation and where our future takes us is dependent upon how we deal with those problems. What is one of the biggest threats our nation faces today? It is ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 7:14

Denomination: *other

Living Beyond Myself Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jun 27, 2007

17th in a series on Ephesians. When I become a Christian God makes me a part of something bigger than myself.

I ran across this question that was posted on Yahoo! Answers this week: How do you raise a Christian without going to church? My wife and I are Christian and we have a 10 month old daughter. I want her to have Christian beliefs and thoughts but I hate organized religion. I pray on my own. I thank ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

Forgive For Health

Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Jun 28, 2007

When we refuse to let go of our desire for revenge, when we refuse to forgive as God told us to do, we are really telling God that we don’t trust him to resolve the situation correctly, and that we can do his job better than he can.

(Other Scripture passages) 2 Samuel 11:26-12:10, 13-15 Psalm 32 or 32:1-8 Luke 7:36-50 In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you, Lord, my rock and my redeemer. Amen. (Psalm 19:14) In our ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-21

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Dad...what Do Those Rocks Mean?

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jun 29, 2007

“Dad…what do those rocks mean?” Create a memorial, a testimony unto the Lord in your life. We need to make and leave a big impact for our future generations, by creating these monuments and memorials of faith, Here are some ways to achieve this.

I heard a message from a financial planner many years ago about creating a nest egg for our future. He actually spoke about the Israelites crossing over the Jordan, and how the children in years later asked their fathers…‘Dad, what do those rocks mean?’ The point was that when the Israelites ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 4:1-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Mercy!

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 9, 2007

God has mercy on the guilty.

MERCY! Joshua 20.1-9 S: Mercy C: Refuge is found in Jesus Th: A People with Purpose Pr: GOD HAS MERCY ON THE GUILTY. ?: How? How does God provide mercy? KW: Provisions TS: We will find in our study of Joshua 20 five provisions God makes to demonstrate His mercy. Type: Propositional The ____ ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 20:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When The Fire Is Lighted

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Jul 11, 2007

We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor.

As I said during our service Thursday night, we need a revival. We need to stop being conformists, we need to leave our comfort zone, and we need to begin laboring for the Lord the way that He wants us to labor. How of you here today would like to comply with God? How many would like to light ...read more

Scripture: Acts 28:1-6

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Curious, Concerned And Compassionate, But Not Converted

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A look at Nicodemus from a pragmatic perspective

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a member of the Jewish ruling council. He came to Jesus at night...—John 3:1, 2a Nicodemus, who had gone to Jesus earlier and who was one of their own number, asked, "Does our law condemn anyone without first hearing him to find out what he is ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Keeping Score

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Jul 15, 2007

Jesus Kingdom plays by the rules of love, not money

Title: Keeping Score Text: Luke 12:13 – 21 MP: Self-sufficiency is an insufficient legacy. FCF: Through Christ and his Word, we can be sure that we have won the only game worth playing. <NOTE: During the reading, when Jesus asks “Who made me an arbiter and a judge among you – The answer is – by ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:13-21

Denomination: Baptist

It Was Grace That Taught My Heart To Fear

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Jul 16, 2007

John Newton believed that God’s grace taught him to fear. But we’re not supposed to be afraid of anything are we?

OPEN: Does anybody know what the date was this Last Friday? (Friday the 13th) Both Fridays and the number 13 have both been considered “unlucky” down thru the ages. The number 13, for example: The Turks so disliked that number that they practically removed it from their vocabulary ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25, Acts 1:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Why Be Part Of The Church Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 18, 2007

21st in a series from Ephesians. Being part of the church is about far more than meeting my own needs and desires.

This week I came across an interesting website called Churchshoppers.com. Here is what that site claims they can do for you: Finding the right home church is one of the most important decisions you will make for you and your family. Your place of worship needs to inspire, encourage and challenge ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10-11

Denomination: Baptist

True Repentance

Contributed by Denise Raterta on Oct 14, 2009

Backsliding itself is of course horrendous. But it gets doubly shameful and we’ll end up dishonoring God even more when we repent without fully knowing exactly how we have offended God.

Seeing and hearing the reactions of different people in the midst of the recent calamities in the world, I find myself grieving because most of us, even the supposedly veteran believers, do not fully understand and recognize God’s clear message behind the events. We just hear and do what we like to ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 9:23-24

Denomination: *other

Admonish One Another Series

Contributed by David Owens on Oct 19, 2009

There is a need for us to learn to offer admonition and for us to learn to receive it. This sermon attempts to teach us how to do both.

Introduction: A. One day a man was seated at a table of an upscale restaurant. 1. The man proceeded to tie a napkin around his neck like a bib. 2. The maître d´ called the waiter aside and said, “Try to make that man understand, as tactfully as possible, that the way he is wearing his napkin is ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Study In Revelation 8 Series

Contributed by James Lee on Oct 22, 2009

Study of Revelation, using "the Preacher’s Outline & Sermon Bible" as a guide. Includes work sheet for participants. boxes & underlined blanks may be missing

Study in Revelation 8 Thyatira, The compromising Church: Rev.2: 18-29 We live in a world where people are looking to get their own way and they are willing to sell their souls to get it. Some are willing to do anything just to get: attention * to be popular or accepted * to get that job they want * ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Joy Of Becoming Like Christ Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 22, 2009

This sermon looks at two aspects of spiritual growth. God’s part - Your part.

The Joy of Becoming Like Christ Folks here is a fact: God is in the life change business. He takes a life that is bent and straightens it out. He takes a life that is shattered and puts it back together. He takes a life that is dirty – filthy – and cleans it up. He takes a life that is broken ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Beyond Kodak Moments

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Oct 26, 2009

This sermon helps us move beyond clinging to worldly things and helps us grasp eternal truth.

There are incidents in our lives that we do not want to move beyond. Your honeymoon is one such incident. The birth of a baby is a similar incident. Special vacations fall into this category. These and other occasions we make into Kodak moments. Judy and I made a trip to Alaska for our twenty-fifth ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Baptist