Sermons on Direction In Life:

In Divers Places.

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Dec 28, 2004

A Look at prophecy and today’s headlines.

In Divers Places. A Look at prophecy and today’s headlines. How many here today know what the word Prophecy actually means? For a ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 65:17-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Shut Up Devil, God's Just Not Showed Up Yet

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Jan 1, 2005

Don’t let the devil convince you that God doesn’t love you and care for you!

MATTHEW 14:22-25 “SHUT UP DEVIL, GOD’S JUST NOT SHOWED UP YET” A) There are three facts that we need to reckon with about the devil ....... * One: He is real! * James 4:7 “Submit yourself ...” * 1 Pet. 5:8 “Be sober ...” * In 2 Cor. 11:14 “And no marvel; for Satan himself is transformed into an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-25, Matthew 14:22

Denomination: Baptist

The Lion And The Lamb Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Jan 4, 2005

This interactive sermon uses responsive reading and music to lead the congregation in worship centered around the Heavenly Worship Service in Revelation 5.

Jesus – The Lamb that was Slain Revelation 5 - A Worship Service HOLY HOLY HOLY 1st service vs. 1,2 2nd service vs. 1,2,3 Welcome & Announcements – Ronnie / Rocky Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7 – Greg Smith PART 1: Revelation 5:1-7 THE LION AND THE LAMB These verses of ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Calls "Follow Me!"

Contributed by Bramwell Hayes on Aug 20, 2005

Jesus calls us to follow him, just like he called Peter, Andrew, James and John. What their call means about our call.

Intro I have always had strong images of the calling by Jesus of Peter and Andrew, James and John. Perhaps it is through having been brought up in a town with a strong fishing history. Even though the heyday of the fish industry in St Ives was already well past when I was a child, there were many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:16-20

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Apolitic Nature Of The Revelations.pt 2. Series

Contributed by Anthony Smith on Aug 26, 2005

For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many. And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet.

The Apolitic Nature of The Revelations pt 2. Lets look a Rev. 1:1 a little closer. There are four diferent things being said in this one verse. ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Great Deception; The Power Of God To Reveal Sin

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Aug 27, 2005

The Holy Spirit in this passage is showing us the difference between a disciple and a deceiver.

INTRO: In some resort towns in Arizona, it is the practice of various hotels or motels to spray-paint the grass green in the winter to lure tourists to what looks like a lush vacation spot. The problem is that the first spring rains wash the paint into the gutters, revealing how false the image ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Feeding The Beast Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 in a series on temptation. This focuses on 4 of the seven deadly sins.

KILL OR BE KILLED Part 2-Feeding the Beast Genesis 4:7, “Sin is crouching at your door.” October 14, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee INTRODUCTION I heard the report of two brothers. They came from about the most perfect home you could come from. They were involved in a group doing volunteer work for ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 4:7

Denomination: Wesleyan

Monday Again? Monday Again!

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Sermon for Labor Day on a Biblical view of work

MONDAY AGAIN? MONDAY AGAIN! A Biblical View of Work Labor Day Sunday September 2, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee A man in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. He reduced altitude and spotted a woman below. He descended a bit more and shouted, "Excuse me, can you help me? I promised a friend I ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Experiencing The Joy Of Christmas Series

Contributed by C Jordan on Dec 7, 2007

Christmas is about declaring, “Joy to the world, the Lord has come.” God’s desire is that His people would be full of joy. Here are three keys to experiencing the joy of the Kingdom.

EXPERIENCING THE JOY OF CHRISTMAS ADVENT READINGS #1: HOPE OPENING THOUGHT: Christmas… is it really the most wonderful time of the year? • Many people find this season stressful and depressing! ILLUSTRATION: Typical of last minute Christmas shoppers, a mother was running furiously from store ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-23

Denomination: *other

And Christ Came

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 8, 2007

This message will bring hope and comfort to all.Part 2 of a Christmas series. I feel as though this message has to be read, but of course with prayer and passion.

And Christ Came Text: Isaiah 9:6 6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. This prophecy of the coming Christ was ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6

Denomination: Pentecostal

Part Ii - The Magi – The Voice Of Expectancy Series

Contributed by Eric Peloquin on Dec 15, 2007

This is part two in a series looking at the some of the characters in the Christmas narrative and what we can learn from them. In this message the Magi, these gentiles from the east speak to us of the expectancy we should have in our relationship with the

The Voices of Christmas Part II – The Magi – the Voice of Expectancy Sermon – Sunday, December 3rd 2006 The Magi are an interesting group. There is much we do not know about them, like how many of them came to worship Jesus. The Magi were a priestly class of astronomers from ancient Babylon. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Dead Man Talking

Contributed by Dan Cormie on Apr 12, 2009

An Easter message focusing on what Jesus said and did after he rose from the dead.

Dakota Community Church April 12, 2009 Dead Man Talking John 20:1-18 Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene went to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the entrance. So she came running to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one Jesus ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Mennonite

Father, Forgive Them

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Apr 13, 2009

Jesus’ first cry on the cross ushered in His ministry of intercession for the world. He has not ceased to intercede for us. Man’s greatest need is the forgiveness of our sin.

Jesus prayed, "Father, forgive them..." (Luke 23:34). This was the first recorded cry of Jesus on the cross. • It sums up the reason He was there. It encapsulates the meaning of the cross. • He was asking God to give men what they needed most – forgiveness of their sin. • Jesus is going to pay ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:32-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

I've Just Seen Jesus

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Apr 13, 2009

The choices....we can have Jesus as an illusion, idol,or we can have him as God.

1Early on the first day of the week, while it was still dark, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb and saw that the stone had been removed from the tomb. 2So she ran and went to Simon Peter and the other disciple, the one whom Jesus loved, and said to them, “They have taken the Lord out of the tomb, ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: United Methodist

Experiencing The Resurrection Of Christ

Contributed by Christopher Nerreau on Apr 18, 2009

Today I am going to outline the three principles from our passage that if followed will lead us to experience the resurrection of Christ: 1. PURSUE CHRIST ALONE (16: 1-2) 2. PROCEED BEYOND THE OBSTICLES (16: 3-4) 3. PROVIDE THE RESURRECTION MESSAG

“EXPERIENCING THE RESURRECTION OF CHRIST” “Resurrection Sunday” Mk. 16: 1-8, 10-11 Fr. Christopher M. Nerreau Introduction: • Discuss the pain of almost losing my son at birth. Discuss how difficult it was to have my hopes and dreams taken away and then discuss how wonderful it was the day I took ...read more

Scripture: Mark 16:1-11

Denomination: Orthodox