Sermons on Drought In India:

"Dream No Small Dreams"

Contributed by Ray Ellis on Jan 25, 2009

Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being saved.”

“Dream No Small Dreams” In 2009 our mission continues to be: “Bringing people to Jesus, loving, equipping and sending them out to make more and better disciples.” BLES Proverbs 29:18 “Where there is no vision the people perish.” We might add: “Where there is vision people are being ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Free Methodist

Keep It Simple!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2010

There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep the basics simple.

Title: Keep It Simple Text: II Timothy 2:8-15 Thesis: There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep it simple. Introduction They say that the memory is the first thing to go… Two elderly gentlemen were sitting together ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fruit That Is Always In Season: Goodness Series

Contributed by Daniel Habben on May 28, 2017

God's goodness is to huge, like a giant pumpkin. That goodness empowers us to be good to one another.

Do you know what the largest fruit is? I’ll give you a hint. It’s orange and often ends up in pies. That’s right. Pumpkin can grow to be the largest fruit. According to my research, the world’s largest pumpkin was grown in 2014 and weighed more than a ton. That’s heavier than two, medium-size ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 18:8-11

Denomination: Lutheran

No Condemnation

Contributed by Michael Forsyth on Jul 10, 2017

Why is it that we still feel guilty? Does sin mean that we are not really saved? This sermon looks at Paul's response to the question 'why do I keep on sinning even when I do not want to!'

What in life do you find hard to believe? When we came to the states almost four weeks ago, we arrived at London Heathrow with a mountain of luggage. We were flying with Air India and their luggage rules were a little vague, and I was looking at this mountain of luggage and trying to make sense ...read more

Prisoner Of The Winds?

Contributed by John Gaston on Aug 14, 2017

Jephthah had a truly tragic beginning to his life. Hated, despised, driven out. Despite all odds he kept his walk with God, trained for future victory, and was raised by God to be Judge over all Israel. We aren't at the mercy of circumstances!

PRISONER OF THE WINDS? Judges 11:1-33; 12:7 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. David, Henry and Alan, 3 little boys, were visiting their grandparents. David went over to his grandfather and asked, "Can you make a sound like a frog? 2. His grandfather, being in a kind of ill mood replies, "No David, I ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Here We Are, Lord Series

Contributed by The Rev Deniray Mueller on Aug 15, 2017

what does it take to be disciples of Christ; Jesus call to discipleship; who were the twelve Apostles

Today’s scripture continues the great commissioning of the disciples which started with last week’s gospel reading. Jesus had been traveling through the cities and villages, teaching in the synagogues, healing the sick and proclaiming the good news of the Kingdom. He quickly realized that there was ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:24-39, Matthew 10:19-20

Denomination: Episcopal

If Jesus Is God, Why Did Jesus Need To Pray? Series

Contributed by Dean Courtier on Jun 6, 2016

The Gospels record 17 specific occasions when Jesus prayed. Jesus prayed at different times of the day. He prayed in different places. Sometimes He prayed on His own, and sometimes when His Disciples were with Him.

Why did Jesus pray? This morning as we continue in our series on Dynamic Disciples our focus this month is on Prayer. The Bible records the words of 222 specific prayers - actual worded prayers, not just references to prayer with statements like he prayed or he called upon the name of the Lord, ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Light Of Hope

Contributed by John Gaston on Jul 19, 2016

We all need hope. Here I’m touching on how Hope is like a light. It should give us optimism, transform our lives, and reminds us of our inheritance.

THE LIGHT OF HOPE INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. You always need to be skeptical when you are offered a “free ride.” If it looks too good to be true, it probably IS too good to be true. Example: 2. In Zimbabwe, a bus driver was transporting 20 mental patients from one mental hospital to ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:19

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Invitation To An Encounter With God

Contributed by Dr. Madana Kumar, Phd on Feb 26, 2018

It is certainly possible for us to miss the presence of God wherever we are, and be immersed in many other activities. How about being focused on seeking an encounter with God?

Good evening. I realise that there are three categories of people here. First category are the new students who are eager to know what lies ahead of them. You are all charged up, all excited to be part of this great institution that you have joined. Second category is mixed lot of old students, ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:19-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dare We Dream Together

Contributed by John Gullick on Mar 6, 2018

A sermon that discusses how to get God's vision for our lives.

What is God’s vision? Dare we dream together. Duncan McGregor was a very famous All black In 1905 part of the Originals team that travelled to Britain, Ireland, France and the United States and that only lost one out of 35 games. While on tour, the British press dubbed him the "Flying Scotsman" ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Christ, The Divider

Contributed by Russ Barksdale on Mar 28, 2018

Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection.

Christ, the Divider Luke 23 & 24 Salvation is God’s gracious gift offered to all broken people to deliver from the penalty and punishment of falling short of His demand for moral perfection. ? This text affirms three great biblical truths: 1. We are saved in a moment of time. 2. We are ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

The Call Of Paul Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Feb 5, 2016

Can one person make a difference? If you think you are too damaged to be used by God, you need to check out what God did with Paul!

INTRODUCTION • VIDEO CLIP • SLIDE #1 • Contracting leprosy more or less ruined your life during the times of Jesus and Paul. Once one contracted leprosy, their life was ruined forever. Generally, there was no recovery, there was no grace, there was no forgiveness. • Once a ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift Of The Spirit Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Feb 16, 2016

The Holy Spirit is a mysterious part of the Christian's walk with God. We are blessed to have his presence in our hearts and lives.

1. Too Complicated Several years back, when having a computer was a fairly new experience for most people... a lot of folks got flustered over little things: * One customer called in to customer service department to complain that he kept getting an "Access Denied" message every time he tried to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:15-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don't Worry Be Happy

Contributed by Derek Geldart on Mar 5, 2017

Don't worry, instead seek first the kingdom of God.

DO NOT WORRY Online Sermon: http://www.mckeesfamily.com/?page_id=3567 Living in a society where time is more precious than either gold or silver, taking time to be holy tends to be one of those commands that is truly forgotten. While most Canadians have their basic needs met most of our ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:25-34

Denomination: Baptist