Sermons on Divine Shepherd:

Why Abide

Contributed by Merv Budd on Mar 30, 2007

Nine reasons that John gives why we should abide in Christ.

Series: 1 John Sermon: Why Abide Text: 1 John 2:28 – 3:10 March 25th, 2007 NBBC Intro We’re on our 7th week of a series in which we are going through the book of 1 John. And throughout the book we have observed how John is concerned about those who had received the Gospel that he had written and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Soul Traders

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 2, 2011

Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and mak

Beloved, this message focuses on one area, which is not very clear to many people. Soul traders are those who buy and sell the souls of men. Ezekiel 13: 18 says, “And say, Thus saith the Lord God; Woe to the women that sew pillows to all armholes, and make kerchiefs upon the head of every ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 13:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Madness Of Faith

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on May 6, 2011

If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is serious with his Christian life operates sometimes in a way that is not logical. If unbelievers call you a fan

This message entitled, “Madness of faith” would serve to strengthen the faith of those who have been overtaken by the spirit of doubt. If as a Christian, nobody has ever accused you of being a fanatic, it means that you are not yet serious with your Christian life. Anyone who is ...read more

Scripture: Luke 6:26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Power Of Music In Worship Series

Contributed by Stephen Schwambach on Jun 18, 2007

This is a tour-de-force of the changes in music styles down through the ages that helps the congregation embrace musical changes in worship.

THE POWER OF MUSIC IN WORSHIP BTCC 10/15/06 Prelude Welcome to our August series on Life-Change! • Two weeks ago: “Life-changing Words” o Last week: “Life-changing Events” • Today: “Life-changing Music” IMAG: MUSIC TESTIMONIES VIDEO Prayer • Thank You for the gift of music! o Please help ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 150:1-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sign 3 - Healer And Judge Series

Contributed by Mark Holdcroft on Jun 20, 2007

This is the third sign of John where Jesus, in healing the man at the pool reveals Himself to be both healer and judge.

Healer and Judge Today I am going to continue the study on the seven signs found in the book of John prior to Jesus’ death and resurrection. We have already looked at, the turning of the Water into Wine, and the Healing of the Officials Son. I started both of these studies by saying, that in the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Avoiding The Bite Of Spite Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jun 6, 2008

Those who endure ill treatment from others for their faith will experience royal treatment from their Father in heaven.

Living in the Father’s Favor: Avoiding the Bite of Spite Matthew 5:10-12 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 "Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:10-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Lavishness Of God- Part Ii Series

Contributed by Steve Lombardo on Jun 7, 2008

David describes our God as covenant keeping and compassion giving.

I want to take you back to the time of Moses - when Moses led the people, the nation of Israel, out of Egypt. You remember the story. They were under slavery, under Pharaoh, and the Egyptians and Moses was called by God to lead these people, God’s people, out of slavery. So he goes and Pharaoh ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 103:6-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Extreme Makeover: Church Edition

Contributed by Rick Finitzer on Jun 10, 2008

Holy Spirit do an Extreme Makeover in each of us removing the stuff that keeps Jesus from shining clearly through us!

Cornerstone Church April 15, 2007 EXTREME MAKEOVER: CHURCH EDITION Acts 2:42-47 “One day a man was on his way to spend the day with a good friend who lived on a farm. When ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Whosever Will Let Him Come

Contributed by Larry Trotter on Jun 12, 2008

EVANGELISTIC MESSAGE REAFFIRMING THE LOVE OF GOD

“WHOSOEVER WILL LET HIM COME” Sunday June 1, 2008 Revelation 22:16-17 (KJV) 16 I Jesus have sent mine angel to testify unto you these things in the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, and the bright and morning star. 17 And the Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:16-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

It's Lonely At The Bottom

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 12

IT’S LONELY AT THE BOTTOM (2 SAMUEL 15) I have a fresh appreciation for people who can fix things from our experience of moving into a two-bedroom apartment this week (April 29, 2012) after two and a half years in a tiny one-room apartment. The apartment did not have a refrigerator, so Doris’ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 15:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Evil Eye

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jun 28, 2008

David, Pt. 3

THE EVIL EYE (1 SAMUEL 18) The master-disciple or teacher-student relationship in the Chinese society is a hierarchical one. The teacher is the superior and the student is the subordinate. A prominent senior pastor twenty years older than me still calls me teacher after he has audited just one of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

God Is Omnipresent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 12, 2008

God is always with us 1)In heaven (139:7–8). 2)In the place of the dead (139:8). 3) He can be found by the farthest oceans (139:9–10) and 4)He shines forth in the darkness (139:11–12)

What’s your favorite place to go in the summer? A place perhaps with blue sky, a calm lake, the wind blowing and the sun shining. For some it is fishing, sunning or golf. For others it’s mountain biking, hiking or swimming. Often during these times we reflect on things and our thoughts seem ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:7-12

Denomination: Other

God Is Omnipotent Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jul 20, 2008

God: 1) Creates and arranges our bodies within the womb (139:13–15) 2) He schedules each day of our lives before we are born (139:16). And 3) He thinks wonderful and innumerable thoughts about us constantly (139:17–18).

Since the death of Comedian George Carlin who died of a heart attack at age 71 recently, several commentators have mentioned his impact. "Carlin’s worldview took a toll on him, as drug-use reportedly started the heart-problems that eventually killed him. Five years before his death, the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-18

Denomination: Other

Spiritual Boot Camp Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Jul 22, 2008

57th in a series from Ephesians. When we become a follower of Jesus, we enlist in a spiritual war so we need to be prepared for the battle.

When we began our journey through the Book of Ephesians about a year and a half ago, I described Paul’s letter as our basic training manual. I also observed that since we are in a spiritual battle, we all need to be prepared for that battle by going though the spiritual basic training that is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jonathan - Covenant Friend Series

Contributed by Scott Kircher on Jul 27, 2008

Looks at Jonathan and the characteristics of true friendship and the need for that in our lives.

Jonathan – Covenant Friend A Covenant friend is Committed (v. 18:1-4; 20:16-42) A Covenant friend is Loyal (v. 4) A Covenant friend is Accountable (v. 8) A Covenant friend is Honest (v. 9-15) A Covenant Friend is Christ Centered (many verses, Lord) Jonathon is a good example of a Covenant ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 20:1-42

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational