Sermons on Divine Delay:

The Grace Of Giving Series

Contributed by Rick Bartosik on Dec 16, 2005

Grace has symptoms. When we have genuinely experienced God’s grace in Christ we become generous givers.

“The Grace of Giving” II Corinthians 8:1-15 Mililani Community Church September 18, 2005 Pastor Rick Bartosik OUTLINE When the subject of stewardship is mentioned, some people immediately think of tithing. There is nothing wrong with tithing. Tithing was the Old Testament way of giving. ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord Will Provide Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Mar 23, 2004

How does God meet our needs in crisis times if we trust Him

"The Lord Will Provide" Text - Genesis 22:1-19 "Where’s God in all of this?" The question was thrown down like a challenge, almost defiantly, by the person who had come to visit me. Knowing the circumstances of that person’s life over the last couple of years, I could understand the attitude and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Patience #2 Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jun 2, 2005

The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Impatience Always Produces Anger: Where is our anger directed? How can patience be developed in our lives?

PATIENCE #2 The Fruit of the Spirit (Part 6) Galatians 5:22-23 Galatians 5:16-25 (NIV) [22] But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, [23] gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. INTRODUCTION: The story is told of a man ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Boogie Wonderland Series

Contributed by Joseph Rodgers on Jul 18, 2006

To Dance with the Father is to engage in an intimate relationship with the Creator. This series addresses how to relate with God by focusing on the Father instead of on the steps of the dance.

The DANCE July 23, 2006 Church – Boogie Wonderland Funny: This prim and proper lady was planning to go on a vacation to a nice campground in Florida. As she made her plans she began to worry about the restroom facilities, so she decided to write a letter to the campground to inquire ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

No Excuse Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 28, 2007

This sermon shows how no-one, not even the moralist, has any excuse before God.

Scripture Let’s read Romans 2:1: "You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass judgment do the same things" (Romans 2:1). Introduction In Romans 1:24-32 Paul describes God’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 2:1-17

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Wait: Learning To Wait On The Lord

Contributed by Jordon Leblanc on Oct 22, 2006

Learn to wait...

This evening, I want to share with you a journey that I’ve been on over the last year. There have been a lot of unknowns in me life after that and it’s been a real struggle at times for me, but God has been teaching me to wait on Him. It hasn’t been easy, and I know He will continue to work on me, ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-45

Denomination: Wesleyan

Another Day, Another Millennium

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 4, 2003

If the Lord were to ask what we have done with the last millennium, we would have to report that we never learned peace instead of war or love instead of hate. Our agenda for the new millennium needs to be justice, peace, and mission.

Here it comes again, the end of another year! How soon it gets here after Christmas! Isn’t it astonishing? Don’t you wish they could throw in another week or two before the end of the year? We need to get over the rush of Christmas before we have to face the year’s end? I know the Post Office ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 90:1-12, 1 Peter 3:1-15

Denomination: Baptist

What My Mother Taught Me

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Mar 27, 2002

The greatest thing about motherhood is pouring your life into your child. How many times has a middle-aged mother disciplined her daughter, and then realized, “I’ve become my mother?” The truth is that we often become what our mothers have taught us.

WHAT MY MOTHER TAUGHT ME By Jerry Falwell The Los Angeles Times carried an article in 1995 with the title, “Things My Mother Told Me” that suggested: 1. Mind your manners and always write “thank you” notes. 2. Brush your hair. 3. Appearance matters. 4. Never marry a man in order to change ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6, Exodus 2:9

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Symptoms You Should Never Ignore Series

Contributed by Brian Atwood on Jan 30, 2009

Symptoms of spiritual neglect that need to be diagnosed as exhibited in the life of Haman in the book of Esther.

I’ve known people, people I loved, family and friends, who would probably still be alive today if they had not ignored symptoms of poor health. If they had only gone for a checkup sooner. I’m sure some of you have had a similar experience. I think fear and misinformation keep a lot of people ...read more

Scripture: Esther 7:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Not Obliged Series

Contributed by Johnny Wilson on Jan 16, 2010

As our church considers who we really are as the Body of Christ, we find it necessary to focus on some very core scriptures about Christian Behavior. This is one of them.

No Obligation Text: Romans 13:8-14 I know this is going to sound surprising to those of us who live near, in, or work and/or play in the City of Chicago, but I once saw a police officer turn down free coffee and doughnuts. Yes, that’s right. I was on a “ride along” with an officer ...read more

Scripture: Romans 13:8-14

Denomination: *other

A Day's Journey Without Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

“Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.”

A DAY’S JOURNEY WITHOUT JESUS Luke 2:40-52 Proposition: “Fellowship with Jesus may be broken but not one’s relationship with Him.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to walk with Jesus and have a joyful fellowship with the Lord Jesus. INTRODUCTION: On Feb. 24, 2001, a one-year old ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:40-52

Denomination: Baptist

University To Change The World

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 21, 2009

The vision and intentional evangelism of Liberty University.

A UNIVERSITY TO CHANGE THE WORLD By Jerry Falwell “And he went into the synagogue, and spake boldly for the space of three months, disputing and persuading the things concerning the kingdom of God. But when divers were hardened, and believed not, but spake evil of that way before the multitude, ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Lot's Wife

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jan 6, 2012

A strong warning to not look back.

Luke 17:32 KJV Remember Lot's wife. I. INTRODUCTION—HONORING HEROES -If you only look at the calendar in a year’s time, you will discover that there are certain days set aside to honor people. There are a few days every year that schools, banks, government offices, and many places ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:32

Denomination: Pentecostal

Life On Purpose Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Jan 17, 2013

Book sermon from Mark. Jesus' mission on earth was one of careful planning and execution and a life given over to Him ought to reflect the same care and effort.

I saw a picture of little twins the other day. They both were wearing red T-shirts. One said, “I was planned!” The other one said, “I was a surprise!” I wondered – how could they tell which one was the surprise? I have news for you – whether you were planned ...read more

Scripture: Mark 1:29-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Scales Of Judgment

Contributed by John Lowe on May 13, 2013

There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they don’t have to answer to anyone on earth, and that they are above God’s judgment. But even if they escape judgment on earth, they will be trie

The Scales of Judgment Text: "… Thou art weighed in the balances, and art found wanting."—Daniel 5:27. There is a time of judgment for kings, and dictators, and presidents, even though some of them believe that they ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 5:27

Denomination: Baptist