Sermons on Dictate:

The Old Rules Uncloaked

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Nov 13, 2009

MLK Sunday: In the beloved community we no longer need to think of over and under. The old way is a prison; Christ sees us as sinners in need of grace, and therefore all children of His, family.

When our children were small, they liked to play games with us. But they liked it best when they could win. Whether it was crazy eights, or chutes and ladders, or just hide-and-go-seek, our children loved to play games as long as they could win. If they lost too much they would burst into tears and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:25-28

Denomination: Baptist

Feelings

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Nov 17, 2009

Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the phrase, “If it feels good; do it.” Some people direct their lives by how they feel. “Just follow your heart”. But should we be putting so much emphasis on how we feel? Should we

FEELINGS INTRODUCTION: There is a lot of talk about feelings. There’s even a song called, ‘Feelings’. Sadly, there are some people whose faith can be described by the first line, “Feelings, nothing more than feelings.” Many of our decisions are based on how we feel at the time. You’ve heard the ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 17:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Spirit Of The Chicken

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Apr 9, 2009

The Lord’s care is compared to that of mother hen for her young chickens when they are in danger. It is the wonder of wonders that sometimes people choose to abandon the cover of the wings of the Almighty.

THE SPIRIT OF THE CHICKEN Dr. D. K. Olukoya Mathew 23:37-38 says, “O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 23:37-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

A Painful Visit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Apr 10, 2009

For Martin Luther King Sunday. Misunderstanding comes about because we do not hear one another, we do not have the context to understand, or someone deliberately creates distance. Racial understanding needs to take all this into account.

Misunderstanding is an inevitable part of life. Just because we are human, just because we have limitations and are imperfect, we are going to misunderstand one another. And the sooner we accept that as a part of life and learn to deal with it, the better off we’ll be. There are several reasons ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Rev.#52~16:-Pt.2~9-12~ God Pours Out His Wrath. Series

Contributed by William D. Brown on May 15, 2010

The Bowl judgments, the climax of God’s divine dealings with a blasphemous earth, lead up to the second coming of the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Rev.#52~16:-pt.2~9-12~ GOD POURS OUT HIS WRATH ON THE EARTH- DWELLERS ~5-1-10 ” Revelation” as we’ were told in chapter 5:1 was a 7 sealed book. And it contained 3 sets of judgments, the 7 seals of judgment, 7 trumpet judgments & 7 vial judgments. The last seal, the 7th seal contains and opens up ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:9-12

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do With God's Word

Contributed by John Gullick on Sep 11, 2002

A sermon that underlines the centrality of the word of God for the believer.

What to do with God’s word. Jeremiah 23:23-29 23 "Am I only a God nearby," declares the LORD, "and not a God far away? 24 Can anyone hide in secret places so that I cannot see him?" declares the LORD. "Do not I fill heaven and earth?" declares the LORD. 25 "I have heard what the prophets say who ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:16-17, Jeremiah 23:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Kingship In Judges And 1 Samuel Series

Contributed by James Jack on Jul 6, 2005

Israel demands a king, but this only demonstrates the rejection of their real king - the LORD.

Kingship in Judges and 1 Samuel 1 Samuel 8 It’s amazing how quickly a classroom can turn when a teacher walks out for a moment. Paper, hats, pens, shoes, glass bottles get thrown at fans. Bags get thrown out of windows. Furniture is mysteriously re-arranged so that all students are now ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

#5 Divine Possibilities: Dying In The Rut Of Unforgiveness Series

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Aug 15, 2005

Let’s consider how getting stuck in a rut will hinder Divine Possibilities and Development! Get out of the rut of unforgiveness!

SPEAK TO GOD’S POSSIBILITIES: DYING IN A RUT OF UNFORGIVENESS! By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com We are studying Divine Possibilities: 1. Climb into God’s Envelope; 2. Accept the Mantle; 3. Starving at a feast; 4. Let God! 5. DYING IN A RUT! When an unforgiving preacher preaches 6. ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 4:1-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

How To Destroy A Church

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is one that I put together after reading a speech written by a former governor of Colorado. The lessons fit very well of how to destroy a church.

Ephesians 6:11 KJV Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. I. INTRODUCTION -- THIS IS NOT MY USUAL FARE. . . -This message that I am going to preach is not my standard fare of preaching style. . . and yet there are some very valuable ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

No Mas! No Mas! Achieve! Prevail!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

We can not throw in the towel and cry: NO MAS! NO MAS! God has a plan and purpose for us to ACHIEVE and PREVAIL!

NO MAS! NO MAS! THE TEN COUNT? VS ACHIEVE? PREVAIL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. If you do this in one lesson, you must move quickly. I start with a towel, and throw the towel on the floor? What could this mean? I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE FLEEING SPIRIT, I SHALL FLEE, NO MAS! NO MAS? GOD HELP ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Games People Play: "Trivial Pursuit" Series

Contributed by David Ward on Sep 26, 2006

BIG IDEA: Instead of pursuing the trivial, we should invest in the eternal.

GAMES PEOPLE PLAY: “Trivial Pursuit” Matthew 6:19-24 INTRODUCTION: Trivial Pursuit is a board game for 2-6 players or teams, in which winning is determined by your ability to answer general knowledge and pop culture trivia questions. The game was created in December 1979 by two ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Christians Must Be Involved In The Political Process

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

A message based on the assertion that the Church cannot sit on the sidelines in the political process, since many of the issues are not political issues, but moral and biblical ones.

Why Christians MUST Be Involved in the Political Process Various Scriptures October 22, 2006 Introduction Well, you can tell from the title that I’m going to discuss politics again. And as much as you may not want to hear about stuff like this, it’s not nearly as much as I would rather not ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:14-16

Denomination: Wesleyan

Jesus Was Not An Afterthought

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Oct 23, 2006

About how the coming of Jesus was always to the plan for redemption.

Jesus Was Not an Afterthought! Isaiah 9:1-2, 6-7 December 18, 2005 Introduction Well, here we are, one week from Christmas, and if you’re anything like me (and God help you if you are…), then the anticipation is beginning to build. The presents are starting to pile up under the tree, and the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7

Denomination: Wesleyan

The Nightly Visitor

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Jun 10, 2006

Jesus explains to Nicodemus the mandatory requirement for entrance into the kingdom of God.

Scripture Reading: John 3:1-17 Message: “The Nightly Visitor” Text: This man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, “Rabbi, we know that You are a teacher come from God; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him” (John 3:2). 1. Who was this man who came to Jesus by ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-17

Denomination: Christian Church

Judas: Lack Of Spiritual Intelligence Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Aug 14, 2006

Judas: Lack of Spiritual Intelligence

Weekly requests poured in by mail asking for legal permission to quote and use an author’s writing material. One day a request came, like many previously, asking for permission to use some published work. The sender, from Houston, Texas, was asking if she could use the author’s material as she ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal