Sermons on Divine Provision:

The Waiting Bride

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 9, 2011

God’s word is the water that we must bathe in daily. We wash away everything that does not conform to the image of Christ. As God’s ’wife’ it must be our earnest desire for him to see us as beautiful and pleasing. O that we could be his delight.

Opening illustration: Watch the video clip ‘God’s Valentine.’ Let us turn to Revelation 19 and catch up with John’s vision of the ‘Bride of Christ’ and how she gets herself ready for her Bridegroom. Introduction: The imagery and symbolism of marriage is applied to Christ and the body of believers ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 19:6-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Endurance

Contributed by Mike Aldaco on Feb 21, 2011

Enduring trials

ENDURING INTRO: In 2 Cor 4:8- 18 (rd) Here the apostle Paul is speaking to the Corinthian church about some of the hardship & trials that he & his co- workers were subjected to for preaching the gospel. 1. We are troubled on every side, yet not distressed; 2. we are perplexed, but not in ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:8-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Binitarian Or Triune God Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 22, 2011

Is the church (body of Christ) ‘binitarian’ OR ‘Trinitarian?’ Many believe in the Father or Jesus Christ and just pay lip-service to the Holy Spirit.

Opening illustration: St. Augustine - so the story goes - was struggling to understand the doctrine of the Trinity. So he decided to go for a walk on the beach, where he saw a little boy digging a hole in the sand with a seashell. The boy then ran off to the ocean, filling the shell, and rushed ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Gifts Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Feb 27, 2011

When a person trusts in Jesus Christ the Holy Spirit comes and indwells them and gives them spiritual gifts. Many people do not completely understand the spiritual gifts, what they are and what they are to be used for. This morning we will seek to under

Gifts of the Spirit Romans 12:4-8 This morning we are continuing to talk about the Holy Spirit and the things He produces and provides in our life. For the last 2 weeks we have talked about the fruit that the Lord grows in us through His Spirit. Slide This week we are transitioning to the Gifts ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:4-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Who's Got The Salt

Contributed by Jason Bonnicksen on Mar 15, 2011

A message encouraging us to become salty Christians — rubbed with the essence of Jesus who make others thirst for God.

SERMON TEXT: Matthew 5:13 INTRO If any of you have high-blood pressure, you know how important it is to monitor your daily salt intake. Now, I don’t have high blood pressure, but being on my diet, I’m trying to closely monitor my salt intake each day. And I have to tell ya, keeping ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13

Denomination: Lutheran

Vacillating Vision

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Mar 21, 2011

This message deals with the process involved in biblical vision. Just because one is led by God to see what He intends for a particular work, does not mean that all will remain static, and without obstacles.

Vacillating Vision Text: Ex. 3:7-10; Ex. 4:29-31; Prov. 29:18 Intro: When one uses the word “vision” he could be talking about any number of things. One could be talking about the faculty of sight, a perception gained by supernatural means, or simply intelligent foresight. However, the biblical ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Baptist

Excessive Celebration Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Jul 7, 2015

2000 years ago, one greater than Lincoln, stood up and made a proclamation of freedom. Our job is to bring the freedom that our King has proclaimed to bear into every life.

Excessive Celebration I. Introduction Flags fly. Penalties are assessed. Props are used. Sharpies. Teammates. Imaginary cameras. Choreographed antics. All fall in the category of excessive celebration. We are in the middle of a season of celebration as a nation. We celebrate our collective ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12

Denomination: Pentecostal

Proverbs 28 - Words Of Wisdom Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 20, 2015

This is a verse by verse look at Proverbs chapter twenty eight.

Pearls From Proverbs – Chapter Twenty Eight Proverbs 28:1 (NASB) The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. Benson has said, (The wicked flee) "Because a consciousness of their guilt excites in them a continual expectation and dread of God’s ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 28:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why Goto Church? Series

Contributed by Russ Adams on Jul 30, 2015

This message answers he question, why go to church?

July 19, 2015 Why Go to Church? Isaiah 6:1-8 Opening Words: William Temple once said, “Worship is quickening the conscience by the holiness of God, feeding the mind with the truth of God, purging the imagination by the beauty of God, opening the heart to the love of God, and devoting the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

Can I Also Be Included?

Contributed by Perry Greene on Aug 6, 2015

This is an adaptation of a Fred Craddock Sermon. We must guard against being exclusive in our approach to evangelism and the church.

The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy. -- Martin Luther King, Jr. * They knew it was going to be a rough meeting because: Controversy was high. * It was going to be confrontational -- ...read more

Scripture: Acts 15:1-35

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Big "Do"

Contributed by Monty Newton on Aug 10, 2015

When we imitate God we live a life overflowing with love toward others.

Title: The Big “Do” (A long, long time ago, I recall watching a Bill and Gloria Gaither special on television… and thinking, “Wow! Those women have big hair!” The Big “Do” has nothing to do with big hair.) Text: Ephesians 4:25-5:2 Thesis: When we ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

#3-A Process For Finding The Truth Series

Contributed by Darrell Stetler Ii on Aug 19, 2015

How do I know the difference between what is right and what is wrong?

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Scripture: Luke 16:27-31

Denomination: Holiness

Go In Peace Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Sep 4, 2015

Do you have the faith to step forward and reach out to the great physician for Healing? All we can ever want or need is there if we just step forward and reach out and touch.

“Your faith has made you well. Go in peace.” As always the question to begin: Do you have the faith to believe God will perform a miracle in your life? We continue in our series on Supernatural Springs, and this morning is our last sermon on The Supernatural Spring of Peace and ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:25-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Dear Careless Series

Contributed by Alfred Beck on Sep 10, 2015

Letter to the Church at Thyratira

Dear Careless II Chronicles 28:22-27 I am the Way--Jesus Revelation 2:18-29 You and I may seldom think about it…which seems strange, because it will be the biggest event in the history of humankind: that is, the return of Jesus to gather His people. But that’s His promise. ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:18-29

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Lay Upon The Head Sprinkle Upon The Altar

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Nov 27, 2015

To show that the our sins has been laid on the head of the LORD JESUS CHRIST and His blood sprinkled on our hearts for our redemption. Hebrews 12:24 (Amplified Bible) And to Jesus, the Mediator (Go-between, Agent) of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled

I. EXORDIUM: Are you redeemed by the Lamb? Yes. Through His blood. Colossians 1:14 Colossians 1:14 (Amplified Bible) In Whom we have our redemption through His blood, [which means] the forgiveness of our sins. II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that the ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 3:8

Denomination: Pentecostal