Sermons on Divine Purpose:

The Heart Speaks Series

Contributed by John Gullick on Oct 7, 2015

This sermon as part of a series on the ten commandment points out that the key to the third commandment is the heart

The heart speaks 7 “You shall not misuse the name of the LORD your God, for the LORD will not hold anyone guiltless who misuses his name. Names are important. What did the guy who got scratched by a cat get called. That’s right Claude!!! Names are important – Johny Cash used to ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Little Girl That Offered The Head Of John The Baptist

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Oct 8, 2015

To show that we are not to be prompted by evil instruction but by godly instruction from the WORD of GOD, inspired and led by the HOLY SPIRIT. 1 Timothy 6:3-4 (Amplified Bible) But if anyone teaches otherwise and does not assent to the sound and wholeso

I. EXORDIUM: Where do you receive instruction from? GOD. His WORDS, the HOLY SPIRIT as prompted by the Fear of the LORD. Proverbs 1:7 (Amplified Bible) The reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord is the beginning and the principal and choice part of knowledge [its starting point and its ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule From Abraham To Israel Series

Contributed by Ron Tuit on Oct 12, 2015

The "Kingdom of God" may have been a term used in the Gospels more frequently than anywhere else in the Bible but God' has always ruled His Kingdom. This message traces God's rule from Abraham to Israel.

God’s Dynamic Kingdom Rule from Abraham to Israel Last week we saw that Adam had failed in his God-given role to rule as God had intended, but God did not abandon mankind. He renewed the same dominion mandate to Abraham in Genesis 17:4-6: “Behold, my covenant is with you, and you ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:9-11

Denomination: Baptist

Coming Home To Reflect

Contributed by Larry Turner on Oct 22, 2015

Message for our first homecoming Sunday. This is a message to encourage a small church in decline.

We went with the theme this Sunday of a homecoming dinner. So I decided to take a break from our study on our spiritual armor and speak today about coming home. There is something within God’s creatures that drives them to go back to a place they call home. We see it in salmon, which spend ...read more

Denomination: Foursquare

The Genealogy Of Christ Series

Contributed by Leighton (Lee) Vary on Oct 22, 2015

The genealogy of Christ. Proving that He is the rightful king of Israel. And the Son of sinful people.

This opening was written and preached by a different preacher, truthfully, I can’t remember anything more than that, I lost the name of the preacher from whom I got this material. My sincere apologies to the author, who must remain nameless. Under other circumstances I would not have ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Baptist

Genesis- People Relating To God Part 9- Wrap Up Series

Contributed by Randy Edwards on Nov 5, 2015

Wrap up sermon from Genesis- people relating to God series

Genesis – People relating to God Part 9- Final Wrap up Recap One of my favorite movies is actually 2 movies Monte Walsh The original started Lee Marvin The newest one Tom Selleck I would hate to choose between them Both tell the same story Both have the same characters Both Lee ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Wine And The Bible

Contributed by Dr. William D. Poovey on Apr 25, 2015

There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”..

Wine and the Bible There are three Bible verses that I used to justify my drunkenness. John 2:1-10, 1 Timothy 5:23, and Ephesians 5:18 My problem was that I wanted “relief” not “deliverance”. Look at the content of John… Jesus took water from the wash pots, ...read more

Scripture: John 2:1-10

Denomination: Foursquare

Get Connected Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

We’re made for connection Why? Because we’re created in the image of God, who is a relational God, and more than anything wants to have a personal relationship with you.

Spiritually Connected Ephesians 2:10-18 Stephen Arterburn and Bill Farrel tell the story of a small boy pleading with his parents for the gifts he wants for Christmas and when he doesn’t think he’s getting anywhere writes a letter to God about the Christmas presents he wanted. "I've ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10-18

Denomination: Methodist

Power Of Simplicity Series

Contributed by Tim Smith on May 28, 2015

In our Scripture today, Jesus is confronting the world’s conventional wisdom about wealth and materialism which says, “More is better.” Jesus says that for abundant life, less is more.

Power of Simplicity Matthew 10:9-11, 42 Shirley Fields writes, “12 years ago my husband and I were still spending most of our time running a business we had created. Financially everything was great. The store we owned and operated was in a wonderful location, and had the extra large office ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:9-11

Denomination: Methodist

Preocuparse Cancela Fe

Contributed by Dr. David Wesner on Jun 2, 2015

Preocupante nos hace tomar decisiones tontas. Resultado de decisiones tontas dolorosas consecuencias. Consecuencias dolorosas nos roba la fe.

Matthew 6:25-34 "Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more important than food, and the body more important than clothes? 26 Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Reclaiming Your Inheritance

Contributed by Kevin L. Jones on Jun 20, 2015

Abraham left Isaac an inheritance, the Philistines robbed him of that inheritance. Isaac took the proper steps to reclaim what was rightfully his. There is a great lesson for us in this text as well.

Reclaiming Your Inheritance Genesis 26:15-25 Listen online at - https://www.facebook.com/Stockdalebaptist or http://www.stockdalebaptist.com/ In 1940, after Paris fell under Nazi control, German troops began looting thousands of artworks from museums, galleries and personal collections ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 26:15-25

Denomination: Baptist

Uplifted, Untied, Unchained, Free

Contributed by Bruce Lee on Jun 30, 2015

Freedom is a result of knowing a loving God.

“Uplifted, Untied, Unchained, Free” “And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] his burden shall be taken away from off thy shoulder, and his yoke from off thy neck, and the yoke shall be destroyed because of the anointing”. Isaiah 10:27 Intro: In northern Mesopotamia ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 10:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Marks Of A Mature Christian Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Jul 3, 2015

This sermon is an introduction to the book of James. A Spiritually Mature Person is: 1. Positive under pressure 2. Sensitive to people's needs 3. Master of his mouth 4. A Peacemaker not a troublemaker 5. Patient

The Marks Of A Mature Christian (An Overview of James) Without a doubt the biggest problem that we have in the church today is that of spiritual maturity. We get ourselves into all kinds of problems by saying immature things, by making immature decisions, by acting in immature ways. We need to ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

If Noah Were Here

Contributed by John Lowe on Jan 27, 2014

You see, God created all things and called them good, but it was only man that God really loved for man was the only part of God’s creation that had the power of choice to love God in return and that possessed an eternal soul.

11-8-04 If Noah Were Here... Genesis 6:2-6:8 Nearly 6000 years ago there was a great man of faith called Noah. Noah lived in a time of great turmoil and much confusion. It had all began so beautifully as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:2-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Nature Of The Church Series

Contributed by Mark Schaeufele on Jan 30, 2014

The church consists of all those who committed to and dependent upon Christ in all things.

The Nature Of The Church Text: Phil. 1:1-2 Introduction 1. Illustration: Three pastors got together for coffee one day and found all their churches had bat-infestation problems. "I got so mad," said one, "I took a shotgun and fired at them. It made holes in the ceiling, but did nothing to the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:1-2

Denomination: Methodist