Sermons on Donkey:

Witchcraft Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on Apr 27, 2003

Saul continues to disobey God, this time by resorting to witchcraft. But God never abandons his people. He has a king prepared who’s a man after his own heart, who’ll restore the fortunes of Israel: David, the shepherd boy, who’s become a great warrior th

What we find as we read through the books of 1&2 Samuel is a mix of battle narratives and character studies. The action sequences are important because they show how the nation of Israel emerges as a force to be reckoned with, but often it’s in the character studies that we find the points of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 28:1-25

Denomination: Anglican

He Knows My Name

Contributed by Robert Hightower on May 20, 2003

Based on the song "He knows my name, He knows my every thought, He sees each tear that falls and He hears me when I call"

“He Knows My Name” Enon Baptist Association Pastor’s Conference May 19, 2003 Robert S Hightower I know as pastors you have tried to help people and it just doesn’t seem to work sometimes… For some of you that was just yesterday and for some that will be today And I know how frustrating that can ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8-10, Genesis 12:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Stop Strife Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on May 21, 2003

Nehemiah has to put down his hard hat and turn his attention from the construction of the wall to the walls that were being put up between his workers. While their external enemies helped to rally the people, internal conflict threatened to divide and de

How to Stop Strife As we continue in our series through the Book of Nehemiah, we’ve learned that Nehemiah confronted a different challenge in each chapter: • In chapter one, he was faced with a personal challenge. When he heard about what was happening in Jerusalem, he sat down and wept and then ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Religion Into Relationship

Contributed by Devin Hudson on Feb 18, 2002

John sermon series--8th sermon

Turning Religion into Relationship “Nick at Night” John 3.1-15 3 men died and were standing at the pearly gates. What have you done to deserve Heaven? 1st—police officer, enforced law, fought crime. Peter, “OK, go on in.” 2nd—very wealthy and gave lots of money to charitable causes. Peter, “OK, go ...read more

Scripture: John 3:1-15, John 3:1-21, John 3:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

Does Jesus Care

Contributed by Gerry Pratt on Mar 9, 2002

Jesus cares far more that many actually realize

When good things happen to us, we are all too ready to praise Him for His loving care. A. Certainly this is right. 1. Nobody has to force us to recognize the hand of the Lord, in this blessing. B. Most of us are not really that quick to recognize that God loves and cares for ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Close But No Cigar

Contributed by Bruce Goettsche on Mar 18, 2002

Palm Sunday

Close, But No Cigar" Luke 19:28-44; Matthew 7:21-23 Rev. Bruce Goettsche . . . April 5, 1998 (Palm Sunday) Each year as I look at the familiar stories like the Triumphal Entry, I look for something I haven’t seen before. Sometimes I gain new insight. Sometimes I affirm what I have long ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:28-44, Matthew 7:21-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Excuses Or Obedience?

Contributed by Dave Martin on Mar 21, 2001

God searches for those whose heart is right to do His work. When we are asked to get involved or to commit to something, be obedient.

"Excuses or Obedience?" "Prayer Life of Moses" series part 3 of 5 Text: Ex. 4:1-20 & Selected Cross Creek Community Church Pastor Dave Martin - March 18, 2001 www.crosscreekcc.org God’s Word is Powerful, Relevant, and Life Changing! 1. "Called to Holy Ground!" (Ex. 3:1-10) 2. "Trusting God!" ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 4:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

Made New - Listening Anew Series

Contributed by Ken Gehrels on May 22, 2001

How do we hear God speak to us?

Made New - Listening Anew Bible Reading: John 14: 23-29 PREPARED BY KEN GEHRELS PASTOR CALVIN CHRISTIAN REFORMED CHURCH NEPEAN, ONTARIO Recently, I heard of a chap here in Ottawa who was offered a job with a ...read more

Scripture: John 14:23-29

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Overcoming Failure Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Jul 30, 2003

We must have the courage to overcome failure.

OVERCOMING FAILURE Judges 13-16 S: Courage Th: Profiles in Courage Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO OVERCOME FAILURE. ?: Inductive KW: Component TS: We will find in our study of Judges 13-16 how Samson overcame his failures. The _____ component of Samson’s story is the… I. PRODIGY II. ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Dennis Deese on Aug 25, 2003

Believers often ask, "What is God’s will for me?"

“HEARING GOD’S VOICE ” Dr. Dennis Deese - www.dennisdeese.com JOHN 10:1-27 Believers often ask, "What is God’s will for me?" What do we actually mean when we say we want to know the will of God? It means we want to know His plan for our lives. We want His guidance in ...read more

Scripture: John 10:1-27

The Way: Incarnate Series

Contributed by David Richardson on Mar 2, 2004

God has revealed Himself in Genealogy, in Chosen Men, and through Non-Believers.

The Way: Incarnate (incarnate means God “appears in flesh”) I. The Introduction: Many years ago there was a man that stayed at home while his wife took his children to the Christmas Play at church. The play, which was about Jesus’ birth, was put on every year by the local children of the church. ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

As Good As It Gets Series

Contributed by Victor Yap on Mar 5, 2004

Moses, Pt. 12 of 15

AS GOOD AS IT GETS (NUMBERS 16) I received an unexpected call from a church a few years ago. The chairman of the church’s search committee asked if I knew a candidate they were interviewing for the church’s vacant senior pastor position. He asked me about the candidate’s leadership, his strengths ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 16:1-50

Denomination: Independent/Bible

More Proverbial Wisdom

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 23, 2004

1- Fear not 2- Withhold not

INTRO.- More American proverbs, sayings, or quips and quotes. - Honeymoon: the period between “I do” and “you’d better.” - Marriage begins when you sink in his arms and ends with your arms in the sink. - It takes two to make a marriage – a single girl and an anxious mother. - The greatest ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:25-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Satisfied People Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Apr 5, 2004

Message 4 of 5 on John 5 & 6. Let’s talk about Jesus today… Let’s see him today the way he described himself. Jesus said, “I am the bread that gives life.”

There is something about bread and its ability to satisfy you. It’s not just a full belly! It’s that sense of security and comfort that comes from the smell of warm bread and the fullness of the soul. There is something about a piece of warm bread that satisfies the heart of a person. Maybe ...read more

Scripture: John 6:35-50

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Speaking The Unstoppable Truth Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Apr 8, 2004

How Gamaliel spoke the truth about the Gospel of Jesus Christ against the hatred of the Sanhedrin - but also in his own indecisiveness.

April 11, 2004 Acts 5:34-39 A Pharisee named Gamaliel, a teacher of the law, who was honored by all the people, stood up in the Sanhedrin and ordered that the men be put outside for a little while. 35 Then he addressed them: “Men of Israel, consider carefully what you intend to do to these ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:34-39

Denomination: Lutheran