Sermons on Divine Purpose:

Keys To Spiritual Authority Series

Contributed by Bruce Morrison on May 26, 2003

From the life of Joseph we see three important keys to having spiritual authority.

Joseph – Keys to Spiritual Authority 2nd in a Series of Messages to Young People Introduction So Pharaoh asked them, "Can we find anyone like this man, one in whom is the spirit of God ?" Genesis 41:38. With these words came the most amazing promotion anyone can imagine. Joseph ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 41:38, Hebrews 11:22

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How To Win Over Rejection Series

Contributed by Kenneth Squires on Jun 6, 2003

Rejection is a universal experience that none of us escapes. The words of Jesus in verse 46 of Matthew 27 introduce us to a side of the human drama that will benefit us all: How do I cope with rejection and loneliness?

From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. About the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, “Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?” – which means, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” When some of those standing there heard this, they said, “He’s calling Elijah.” ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:45-47, Isaiah 53:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Danger Of Taking Shortcuts

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jun 10, 2003

We like solutions – we like other people to provide a quick way to solve our perceived problems – and we don’t care much what the solution involves, as long as our problem gets solved quickly and easily. Learn about the hidden dangers in taking shortcuts.

Today as a bonus, not only do you get a Bible study – but we are also holding a free seminar at the same time – providing you with double the benefits of joining us. Our seminar will reveal the stunning secrets of guerilla marketing. What’s guerilla marketing you ask? Like guerilla warfare, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 6:1-20

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

No More Mr. Nice Guy

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 17, 2003

Nehemiah, Pt. 4

NO MORE MR. NICE GUY: FROM ALARM TO ASSERTION (NEHEMIAH 4) I went into a small post office in Pasadena that had only two workers on duty. Taped to the side of the sales window was a smiley face minus the smile. In its place was a glum, flat, expressionless line of a smile, with words on top of the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 4:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus – The Provider

Contributed by Jay Mcphearson on Sep 24, 2003

The power to make a difference comes from Jesus, not us

Intro: (Start w/Blank) A young woman brought her fiancée to meet her parents. After dinner, her father asked the young man into his study for a chat. "So, what are your plans?" he began. "I’m a theology scholar," the young man replied. "Admirable!" the father said, "But what will you do to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:10-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Be Opened!

Contributed by Kristopher Morris on Sep 24, 2003

In this Gospel lesson Jesus "opens" a deaf and mute man. Jesus still performs "openings" today.

I’m sure most of you remember the blackout that rocked the Northeast a few weeks ago. On Thursday August 14th about 4:30pm the electric power supply completely shut down. All the major cities and all the small towns across 4 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces were without electricity. Detroit, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 7:31-37

Denomination: Lutheran

Redemptive Relationships: Our Relationship With God Series

Contributed by Rodney Buchanan on Oct 13, 2003

If we are to enjoy our relationship with God, we must realize 1. God is for us. 2. You have to want it. 3. You have to enter into it completely.

Ferdinand Magellan was the Spanish explorer who led the first expedition to sail around the world. As he approached the tip of Argentina, in the year 1520, he came to the region he named Tierra del Fuego (land of fire), because there were natives on the shore tending several large fires. But as ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:24-28

Denomination: Methodist

Gaining A Global Focus

Contributed by Jesse Wilson on Oct 16, 2003

This sermon focuses on the call to reach the world with the Gospel.

Global Focus: Seeing the World Through God’s Eyes 1. I want to begin by asking a question: How many of you here are Christians? What I mean by that is not that you have joined the church, not that you have been baptized, not that you try to live a good life; but you have repented of your ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

Come Out Of Your Cave!

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Mar 25, 2001

Message dealing with some of the "caves" we as Christians hide in to get away from the work God has called us to do.

Times and seasons of disillusionment come into all of our lives, and often threaten to overwhelm us with a loss of hope and vision that we will barely make it through the night, let alone, live in victory in the days and years that lie ahead. It is clear from any honest reading of the Word of God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-15

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Room Temperature Christians Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Mar 26, 2001

When the Church adapts to the World

ROOM TEMPERATURE CHRISTIANS - REV. 3:14-21  This morning we come to the 7th and final church to which John wrote. We have only looked at 5 in preparation for our upcoming revival because Smyrna & Philadelphia were churches to which no criticism was directed.  ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-16

The Flood Part Ii

Contributed by Todd Riley on Mar 27, 2001

an exposition of Genesis 8

Islington Baptist Church March 18, 2001 Sermon text: Genesis 8 Scripture reading: Matthew 24:36-51 The Flood: Part II Last week we began a study of Genesis 6-9. These chapters detail God’s destroying of the earth by means of a world wide flood. Here’s what we learned last week 1. The ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 8:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

The Humility Of The Incarnation Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Christ’s humility, displayed in the incarnation, is an example for us as his disciples.

Well, after thirty-five days, we finally have a President-elect. How many watched the speeches on Wednesday night? How many can’t remember who won? How many don’t care who won? It’s definitely one for the history books. All during the last five weeks, we’ve been hearing that this is a great lesson ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:9, Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

A Season Of Doubt Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 30, 2001

Doubt can be a beneficial step in our spiritual journey.

Have you seen the campaign ads that have been running on TV lately? Here’s a question: how many of you believe everything you hear in those commercials? Do you think they tell the whole truth? How many of you watched all or part of the presidential debates? How many of you believed everything that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Gracious Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God’s love toward us is unconditional.

God is gracious. What does that mean? That God has good manners? That He’s courteous? No. "God’s grace is His free and unmerited favor". Let’s examine that. God’s grace is "unmerited". It is undeserved. It is unearned. It is purely a gift. We receive good things from God, not in response to ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

God Is Good Series

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Mar 31, 2001

God is good. He always does what is right, and always acts for the good of those who follow Christ.

How many of you say grace at meals? At our house, we divide it up by days. So on Monday, I give thanks, on Tuesday, it’s my wife, and so on. That arrangement at least eliminates arguments over whose turn it is to pray, although enthusiasm for the task varies considerably. We don’t have a set ...read more

Scripture: Job 34:10-12, Psalm 100:5

Denomination: Baptist