Sermons on Divine Selection:

Esther: Queen For A Day

Contributed by Lee Henry on Jul 30, 2006

The Story of Esther is a story of God’s providence. Esther’s obedience, faithfulness, prayerfulness and self sacrificing attitude made it possible for God to use her. Those same attributes will allow God to use us as well.

Esther: Queen for a Day Esther 4:14 Queen For A Day (sympathy contest, hosted by Jack Bailey)(Local Los Angeles TV, 1948 - 1956) (NBC Daytime, 1956 - 60) (ABC Daytime, 1960 - 64) It was not really a quiz show, since there were no questions or stunts; it was just a relating of the sob stories ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Vine And Branches: Pruning Part 2

Contributed by William Akehurst on Jul 20, 2008

Lesson in Spiritual Pruning. When a branch is pruned, it must remember its roots, to draw its strength and life’s blood. It must push forth from a dormant bud, that it might bear more fruit in its next season of life.

7.20.2008 The Vine and the Branches Part 2:Pruning (Botany lesson 2) By William Akehurst, HSWC Key Verse: John 15:2 John 15:1-16 Jeremiah 23:5 Romans 11:16-24 2 Timothy 3:16-17 Romans 8:28 Ecclesiastes 3:1 Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Spiritual Organization Series

Contributed by Carl Allen on Dec 6, 2007

Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized.

Spiritual Organization Acts 6:1-7 Intro Someone once said, Christians become very unchristian when they get organized. Some of us here today may agree with that statement. One side of the church is affirming the power of Christ in His church and likes church polity. Others believe the church ...read more

Scripture: Acts 6:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Remembrance Sunday 2006

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Nov 11, 2006

Let us not forgot the price of freedom

Remembrance Day – Memories War often brings out the good in people, in a way that we could never imagine. One such man was Maximilian Kolbe (1894-1941) Maximilian Kolbe was a Roman Catholic priest, who was put in a Nazi concentration camp, Auschwitz for his faith. In the camp, he would share ...read more

Scripture: John 10:10

Denomination: Anglican

Are You Making Disciples As Jesus Did?

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Jul 21, 2004

Jesus knew that by concentrating on twelve disciples He would leave this world, but leave behind a legacy. Here are eight elements of Christ’s disciple-making strategy

Are You Making Disciples as Jesus Did? (John 8:31-38) Illustration: John Warr, an 18th-century apprentice shoemaker, was determined to be a faithful witness for Christ. Another apprentice was hired, and John repeatedly talked to him about spiritual things. That new worker, however, didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: John 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Leicester To Walsingham Pilgrimage

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 3, 2009

Christianity is not a religion, in the sense that a religion is doing things for God. Christainity is all about relationship

Leicester - Walsingham Pilgrimage 04-03-09 GD Good morning It is a privilege to be able to share a few words with you this morning. Story: Maddy and I moved to Frisby from New Romney at the end of 2007 As we were taking the bedroom apart, I was surprised to find a small basket underneath our ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 31:31-34

Denomination: Anglican

Instant Winners

Contributed by Kenneth Tankersley on Sep 14, 2007

HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED AT A PACKAGE,OR A SOFT DRINK BOTTLE,AND FOUND THE WORDS:"BE AN INSTANT WINNER?"PERHAPS YOU OPENED IT AND FOUND THE WORDS: "SORRY,PLEASE TRY AGAIN" YOU WILL NEVER HEAR THESE WORDS FROM GOD.ALL WHO CHOOSE CHRIST AS PERSONAL SAVIOR WILL

INSTANT WINNERS 9/16/07 TEXT: ROMANS CHAPTER 9 VS. 9--13 INTRODUCTION: HAVE YOU EVER LOOKED INSIDE A PACKAGE; MAYBE A CEREAL BOX, A CANDY WRAPPER, OR UNDER A SOFT DRINK CAP AND FOUND THE WORDS: “YOU COULD BE AN INSTANT WINNER” **** ONLY YOURS SAID, (AND MINE ALSO) : ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Why Remember

Contributed by Colin Bain on Nov 9, 2010

We sometimes get bored with the story of salvation, here's why we must remember

I don’t remember the war, because I have not been put in the position of being in a war zone. But in these days I have been confronted with the horrors and heights of war in new ways. I have seen on TV this week the horror of the trenches, when wave after wave of young men were cut down by ...read more

Scripture: John 15:9-17

Denomination: Salvation Army

Alternate Theory Of Creation No. 4 -Progressive Creationism

Contributed by Donald Whitchard on May 25, 2023

This is the last of four messages on the alternatives of creation often presented to skeptics and the scientific community apart from what is described in Genesis 1. This final message deals with "progressive creationism", another example of the futility of man's "wisdom".

We have looked at four alternative theories that some Christians use to either defend or explain to a skeptical world how everything came into being instead of what is clearly presented in Genesis 1. The world system took advantage of our withdrawal from the scientific community soon after the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1, Exodus 20:8-11, Job 26:7, Psalm 33:6, Isaiah 40:28, Isaiah 48:13, Acts 4:24, Acts 17:24  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Baptist

Becoming Prepared

Contributed by Michael Koplitz on Oct 31, 2023

Jesus prepared his disciples to receive the Holy Spirit. We also need a preparation period to understand the gift of the Holy Spirit which we receive through baptism.

Becoming Prepared John 20:19-23 Rev. Dr. Michael H. Koplitz John 20:19 So when it was evening on that day, the first day of the week, and when the doors were shut where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood in their midst and said to them, “1bPeace be with you.” 20 And ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: United Methodist

Passion For The Lost Series

Contributed by Michael Stover on Oct 20, 2000

For a church to be effective, there must be a passion for the lost.

Passion for the Lost Acts 11; Selected Scriptures I. The Heart of Jesus A. Mandate - Matt. 11:28, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest” B. Mission - Luke 19:10, “For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:19-26

Denomination: Baptist

Praise To The King Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Jun 2, 2013

God is sovereign! The message explores what this means in the life of the believer.

“To the King of the ages, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever. Amen.” [1] The Apostle, writing to his son in the ministry, has just expressed gratitude to God, marvelling that he received appointment to divine service, especially in light of his former life. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:17

Denomination: Baptist

Wickedness That Invites Repercussion-I

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Dec 6, 2011

Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Wanton wickedness invites repercussion. But Why or How does it do this? Wickedness invites repercussion thru...

WICKEDNESS That INVITES REPERCUSSION-I—Genesis 6:1-8 Attention: Reiterate the flow of events concerning Cain ‘s legacy of unrepentance & Seth’s transmittance of righteousness. Genesis records the wanton wickedness of humanity & its repercussions. Repercussion—An ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

In Good Hands! Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Feb 7, 2012

We will never answer every question regarding God’s calling and election and man’s free will, but how we respond to God is very important. As we grapple with these deep truths, we must remember the greatest response is to trust Him and surrender ourselves

In Good Hands! Romans 9:19-29 Romans 9 may have raised more questions than answers for you. You’re not alone in this. Even the Apostle Peter, when referring to inspired Scripture written by the Apostle Paul, recognized that his weighty words were sometimes difficult to comprehend in 2 Peter ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Death Of The Pharaoh's Firstborn Son Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Aug 19, 2022

God speaks to Moses at the burning bush (Exodus 3:1-4:17) and sends him to Egypt to speak with Pharaoh and free the Israelites: Come, I am sending you to Pharaoh, and you shall free My people, the Israelites, from Egypt.

The Death of Pharaoh's Firstborn. After commissioning Moses at the burning bush, God commissions Moses again in Midian and then again on his way to Egypt. In this third commission, God instructs Moses to tell Pharaoh, "Let My son go, that he may worship Me, yet you refuse to let him go. ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:22-23

Denomination: Baptist