Sermons on Divine Speed:

Battling The Bite Of Betrayal (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Todd Stiles on Jan 25, 2007

How does one recover from a time of denial and betrayal? What does real repentance look like on the road back? Learn from the lives of Peter and Judas in this compare and contrast message from Luke 22.

“Battling the Bite of Betrayal” Luke 22:39-46 (Part 2) How many of our high schoolers here today have had to write a contrast and compare paper already? Go ahead, raise your hand (you seem so excited that I brought up school on a Sunday)! Seriously, remember the way you would take two ideas, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:1-62

Denomination: Baptist

What Will It Take To Bring You To Jesus Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Jan 30, 2007

# 13 in series. If God’s purpose is to progressive mold us into the image of His son, then He is not cruel in doing whatever is necessary to bring us to Jesus.

A Study of the Book of John “That You May Believe” Sermon # 13 “What Will It Take to Bring You To Jesus?” John 4:46-4:54 This morning I have constructed a visual model of our lives on this table. The tower on the table ...read more

Scripture: John 4:46-54

Denomination: Baptist

This Land Is Our Land Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part one in the expository sermon series from the book of Joshua. Claiming what rightfully belongs to the spiritual believer.

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART ONE “This Land is Our Land” Joshua 1:1-18 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: THIS LAND IS OUR LAND! The Canaan Conquest is an expository series that we will be studying from the book of Joshua over the next few weeks. 2007 is an historic year for us at First ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Pretty Woman Series

Contributed by Larry Thompson on Jan 31, 2007

Part Two in the expository sermon series from Joshua. This deals with Rahab; the original PRETTY WOMAN!

THE CANAAN CONQUEST – PART TWO “Pretty Woman” Joshua 2:1-24 - ©Dr. Larry L. Thompson (2007) Introduction: No doubt you have seen or heard of a Julia Roberts movie by the name of “Pretty Woman.” It is the story of young prostitute that meets her Prince Charming and is taken out of her horrific ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Drama Of Christma

Contributed by Steven Chapman on Feb 6, 2007

Matthew presents what Fred Craddock calls "the hard side of Christmas." But in a world that is getting increasing smaller and tremendously more urban, its message may be more relevant to us than the others for Matthew has a Christmas message for the city.

The Drama of Christmas Matthew 1-2 In our day there is a cultural and social battle over the meaning of Christmas. The battle has extended from the schoolyard to the courtyard. However, the battle over Christmas has not only impacted schools and public places. The struggle over the meaning of ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian Response To Homosexuality Series

Contributed by Todd Pugh on Feb 6, 2007

How should a Christian deal with the issue of Homosexuality

Series: America, Bless God There are many, many issues we could talk about in regards to this election. However, I am only going to choose a few. It is our job to come down standing on the truth and to help all those around us do the same. There is a large poster of Tiger Woods on the 18th ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:21-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Underneath

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 8, 2007

God’s greatness supports us no matter what pressure point we find ourselves in.

UNDERNEATH TEXT: Deuteronomy 33:27 Deuteronomy 33:27 KJV The eternal God is thy refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms: and he shall thrust out the enemy from before thee; and shall say, Destroy them. l. INTRODUCTION – THE BOOK OF DEUTERONOMY & MOSES -If you read carefully, if you ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 33:27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Ah The Power Of Cheese Series

Contributed by Larry Pozza on Feb 14, 2007

A sermon about the power of help using the David & Goliath epic.

Ah, the Power of Cheese 1 Samuel 17 Introduction A. When I was planning this morning’s message last month, I ran across a curious little phrase in 1 Samuel 17:18 that reads “take along these ten cheeses to the commander of their unit. Here we see the scenario of David delivering some cheese to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Truth Or Consequences Series

Contributed by David Owens on Feb 15, 2007

This sermon deals with the reality of false teachers and how to safeguard ourselves from them.

A. How many of you remember the game show called “Truth or Consequences? 1. Truth or Consequences was an American quiz show, originally hosted on radio by Ralph Edwards from 1940 to 1957, and later on television by Edwards himself, and later by Bob Barker. (This picture shows Edwards and ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Struggle Of Prayer

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Feb 15, 2007

A sermon from the series "Lord Teach Us To Pray." This fifth message deals with the challenges and struggle to pray.

The Struggle of Prayer Luke 11:1 KJV And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. Mark 14:32-42 KJV And they came to a place which was named Gethsemane: and he ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Need For A Convenient Season

Contributed by Clyde Paige on Feb 17, 2007

A Time prepared for the conviction and calling of a soul for Salvation

Needs for a Convenient Season Acts 24:1-6 and 25 And after five days Ananias the high priest orator named Tertullus, who informed the governor against Paul. And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds ...read more

Scripture: Acts 24:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Is Lord

Contributed by Ken Osso on Feb 18, 2007

This is a message focusing on the lordship of Christ. The emphasis was on helping our people understand the invitation to live and participate in the kingdom, or reign, of God today.

Jesus is Lord Luke 17:20-36 “And milk.” Every morning for the first six years of my education, those two words signaled the end of the day’s announcements and the impending opportunity for each student in the school to rise for the “Pledge of Allegiance.” Every day was the same. As the button ...read more

Scripture: Luke 17:20-36

Denomination: Nazarene

Joy - More Than Enough Series

Contributed by David Flowers on Dec 2, 2006

Third and last in series Emotions, this message deals with Joy, with a tie-in to the Thanksgiving holiday. It examines joy as the by-product of a life with certain characteristics.

Joy: More than Enough Emotions, part 3 Wildwind Community Church 11/26/2006 Psalms 4:6-8 In 1996 there was a news report about an Army veteran named John Crabtree who had been receiving benefits from the government. Evidently he had been wounded in Vietnam and was now on permanent disability. One ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 4:6-8

Denomination: Free Methodist

The Genealogy Of Jesus

Contributed by Farinu Ademola on Dec 4, 2006

Jesus came through an imperfect people and that is a big hope for us to see that we have a savior who identifies with us.

The Genealogy of Jesus (The Savior who identifies with us) Mat. 1:1-17 – “A record of the genealogy of Jesus Christ the son of David, the son of Abraham: 2Abraham was the father of Isaac, Isaac the father of Jacob, Jacob the father of Judah and his brothers, 3Judah the father of Perez and Zerah, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:1-17

Denomination: Pentecostal

Breakfast On The Beach

Contributed by Daniel Devilder on Dec 4, 2006

Big Idea: We have a Lord who overcomes our deficiencies and gives us what we need to follow Him. A look at how Jesus dealt with Simon after the resurrection to restor him.

Have you ever let down someone? A sports fan? Your friend? A wife (give eg’s w/o naming people) Senior Captain, my last soccer game: one own goal and another near miss Let down my parents with my lifestyle choices the first couple years of university life Letting down a professor by being ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ