Sermons on Divine Power:

Never Blindsided By God’s Love

Contributed by Anthony Seel on Feb 24, 2010

About the immensity of God’s love.

1 Lent (C) February 21, 2010 The Rev. M. Anthony Seel, Jr. St. Andrew’s Church Psalm 91 The best stories are true stories, don’t you agree? Friday night I saw The Blind Side starring Sandra Bullock and Tim McGraw and I was blown away. I know that I’m late to the party since ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 91:1-16

Denomination: Lutheran

A Companion For The Way Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 25, 2010

With the Lord as our Shepherd we will not be in want.

“Go in Peace: A Companion for the Way” Ps. 23:1 (Jn. 10:11-15) Who is responsible for your life? Who is responsible for your welfare, your safety, your direction in life? It’s important to know because whoever it is needs to have control of your life to carry out the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What Are You Doing With What You Have Been Given?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 27, 2010

2nd part of 2 part series on “Using What God Has Given You.”

I begin this morning where I left off last Sunday, with this quote from Richard Stearns: (Slide 1) “Someone once said, “God does not call the equipped; He equips the called.” Saying that we are not clever enough, good enough, or talented enough to serve God is just making ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Church Of God

The Quiz We Must Pass Series

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 14, 2010

It is one thing to know who Jesus is . . . it is another to become His follower.

The Quiz We Must Pass Luke 9:18-25 ©Copyright March 14, 2010 by Rev. Bruce Goettsche SERIES: Walking with Jesus It is a dreaded part of any school year: exam time. Every student has at one time or another believed that life would be better if we could just eliminate quizzes, exams, papers and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:18-25

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting For Full Joy

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 22, 2010

Delivered 1989, on the 25th anniversary of the reception of the church's first black member. We wait for full joy and unity, which come from embracing all people and from being the agents of redemption for all needs.

Exactly twenty-five years ago, two things happened which were destined to have a profound effect on my life, and I want to share them with you this morning. These two unrelated happenings took place without the people involved in either one being aware of the other one, but, as I have said, both ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Came To Us, But Who Knew? Series

Contributed by John Murphy on Mar 27, 2010

So many prophecies, so many witnesses, and yet no one spread the news.

The shopping is over, the packages have been opened, the real trees are wilting and only those returning gifts are in the malls. Perhaps they are even re-wrapping them to re-gift any unwanted gifts to someone else next year. Soon everything Christmas will be stored away until next year. Is that ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Unjust Suffering Series

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Aug 23, 2009

In our text, Peter spells out the good and the bad of unjust suffering. 1- Unjust suffering is conferred on all 2- Unjust suffering is commended by God 3- Unjust suffering is Christ-likeness

INTRO.- ILL.- An 84 year old man went to the doctor for a physical. A few days later the doctor saw him walking down the street with a gorgeous young woman on his arm. The next time the doctor saw him he asked how he was doing. "Great," said the old guy. "I did just what you told me. ’Get a ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stop Watching The Wind

Contributed by Richard Cook on Aug 25, 2009

Teaches us to keep our faith in Christ and to keep our eyes on him; not letting ourselves get distracted by the storms that are raging outside

Matthew 14:22-33 22 And straightway Jesus constrained his disciples to get into a ship, and to go before him unto the other side, while he sent the multitudes away. 23 And when he had sent the multitudes away, he went up into a mountain apart to pray: and when the evening was come, he was there ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Pentecostal

Obeying God's Commands

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009

God’s people were about to enter the promised land. They were less than one month away from the death of Moses, and the leadership of Joshua where, in a few more weeks, he would lead them to cross the Jordan river. There were giants in the land. There wer

Obeying God’s Commands Deuteronomy 6:1-6:23 OPEN: I once read the true story of woman who had been just learning to golf. She had been at it for about a month or so when her father-in-law invited her to go golfing with him. After teeing off on one of the holes, her father-in-law was intent ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-23

Denomination: Apostolic

How Do I Experience The Spirit's Life? Series

Contributed by Jason Pettibone on Aug 28, 2009

Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to correct the love for religion over relationship, we are told that the Holy Spirit is God’s gift to all Believers.

The question I would like to start us thinking about is: “HOW do I experience the life of the Spirit?” Let’s explore that idea this morning in this message which is titled.... Choosing to live IN the Spirit Living ‘in the Spirit’ is the normal Christian life. In Galatians, a letter written to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-5

Denomination: Assembly Of God

View From The High Place

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Aug 30, 2009

We often talk about Mountain top experiences, this message looks at what it takes to get there

Have you ever been high? I mean really high? I have and I have discovered that it adds a certain clarity to your vision, there is very little like the experience of standing high above the crowd and being able to see for miles. What did you think I meant? I was an army brat and we lived for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 18:30-36

Denomination: Wesleyan

Tongue Twister Theology Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 31, 2009

One prominent religious website said the doctrine of Justification was "controversial". Really? Why would that be?

OPEN: How many of you have ever read “Fox in Socks”? I’ve read many Dr. Seuss books to my kids, though I’m not sure I’ve ever read this one. But there are many people who love this book. Its uniqueness lies in the fact that it features 2 main characters Mr. Fox and Mr. Knox who converse almost ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:22-28

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

9 Tips For Protecting Your Joy Series

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 2, 2009

Do you let people or things steal your joy? Paul shows us how to not let this happen. In Philippians 3:1-21 we find 9 tips for keeping our joy safe.

• 1 "How To Keep Your Joy Safe" "9 Safety Tips For Protecting Your Joy" Text: Philippians 3:1-21 Introduction How many of you believe God wants you to be joyful? I agree with you, I believe God wants each of us here tonight to have joy. How many of you know that Joy is different from ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Steps In Order To See God At Work

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 3, 2009

God works in mysterious and miraculous ways when we take the proper steps to allow Him to do His work.

STEPS IN ORDER TO SEE GOD AT WORK Luke 1:5-25 Proposition: Objective: My purpose is to challenge people to look to where God is at work in our lives, our church and our community. INTRODUCTION: Illus: A missionary went to a remote Indian village in Peru. If you were to visit the main ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:5-25

Denomination: Baptist

The Doctrine Of Marriage Part 2 Series

Contributed by Matthew Grise on Sep 5, 2009

Genesis 2:24. The conclusion of a look at the biblical covenant of marriage.

IN THE BEGINNING GENESIS PART 1 – ANTEDILUVIAN HISTORY THE DOCTRINE OF MARRIAGE PART 2: ONE MAN, ONE WOMAN, ONE LIFETIME GENESIS 2:24 INTRODUCTION - During our look at the doctrine of marriage last time we began to lay the foundation for a biblical view of this great covenant. We began by ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:24

Denomination: Baptist