Sermons on Drought:

The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Victor Yap on Jan 23, 2018

Servanthood

THE SUFFERING SERVANT (ISAIAH 53:1-12) Bill Hybels told about a particular Indian tribe who was suffering from the affects of a severe drought. Food was scarce and the members of the tribe were beginning to steal from each other in order to survive. The chief knew that that would be the death of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:1

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Bread Of Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Mar 4, 2018

This sermon is part of the"Names of Jesus" sermon series and explores Jesus being the Bread of Life.

The Names of Jesus “The Bread of Life” Introduction Today’s name is one of eight names, the first one to be exact, that Jesus used of Himself proclaiming His deity by attaching His name, “The Bread of Life, to God’s holy name, “I AM.” “I am the bread of life. He who comes to Me shall never ...read more

Scripture: John 6:53-56

Denomination: Foursquare

A Pure Heart Series

Contributed by David Owens on Dec 5, 2011

My series continues based on Max Lucado's book Just Like Jesus. In this sermon, we learn that having a pure heart begins with praying for one, and then continues with the necessary weeding and seeding.

Introduction: A. How many of you would consider yourselves to be a good gardener? Do you have a green thumb? B. Here’s a little piece I found called “Top 8 Things I Have Learned About Gardening.” #8. Nothing ever looks like it does on the seed packet. #7. Whichever garden tool ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 4:23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Demanding The Impossible Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Feb 18, 2011

Do we dare pray as boldly as Joshua? What should you be demanding of God?

“Xtreme Faith: Demanding the Impossible” Joshua 10:1-15 If confession is good for the soul, then my soul should feel good this morning. Over the years I’ve asked God to do some pretty amazing things. But after encountering Joshua, I must admit that I’m not sure I’ve ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 10:1-15

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

More Than Conquerors Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 27, 2012

With great eloquence the Apostle combines the evils of the natural world with the antagonists of the supernatural world to teach that - we overwhelmingly conquer through Him who loved us.

ROMANS 8: 35-39 MORE THAN CONQUERORS ("THE INSEPARABLE LOVE OF GOD") Romans chapter 8 details [some of the] reasons for a believer's confidence in Christ. Not only can no one accuse (33), and no one condemn (34) but no one or nothing can separate the Christian from the love of God in Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:35-39

Denomination: Baptist

Discerning & Discovering Spiritual Blessings Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Jul 5, 2011

In chapter 2, a father encourages his son to search diligently for this rare jewel because wisdom is not usually discovered by the casual observer. Wisdom is discovered and enjoyed only by those who are diligent, devoted, and determined to seek it.

PROVERBS 2:1-8 DISCERNING AND DISCOVERING SPIRITUAL BLESSINGS When Betty Goldstein of Staten Island, New York, entered the hospital, her husband Ron wrapped her 3.5-carat diamond ring in a napkin for safekeeping. But in a forgetful moment, the 63-year-old Goldstein threw the napkin in the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Witnessing The Wilderness Series

Contributed by Merv Budd on Jul 12, 2011

Life never seems to be easy, there are always times that are harder than others. Today we examine what those “wilderness” times look like

In the summer of 1989 all across London England signs on billboards and bus shelters began to appear like this (This poster can be seen and used as a slide here: http://www.wheaton.edu/bgc/archives/exhibits/Posters/04item08.html ) asking the question “Can anyone make sense of ot?” for ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 2:6

Denomination: Baptist

Lord, I’ve Had Enough! Series

Contributed by Gerald Albers on Oct 31, 2011

Have you ever had that kind of day or week where you just felt as though it couldn’t possibly get any worse? Maybe it seemed that only a short while before, everything was going fine. But then something happened to send your entire world spinning out of c

Elijah Part 3 "Lord, I’ve Had Enough!" Text: I King 19:1-15 1 Now Ahab told Jezebel all that Elijah had done, and how he had killed all the prophets with the sword. 2 Then Jezebel sent a messenger to Elijah, saying, "So may the gods do to me and even more, if I do not make your life as the ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

How Does It Look To You Now?

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Nov 7, 2011

There was no way they could restore the temple to its former glory; it would be nothing in comparison to King Solomon’s temple. It is at this point that God began to teach them, it is not about how impressive the Sanctuary is.

TITLE: HOW DOES IT LOOK TO YOU NOW? SCRIPTURE: HAGGAI 2:3-7 Our scripture text this morning is a difficult book to find in the Old Testament. The easiest way to find it is to go to the end of the Old Testament and turn back a couple of books because Haggai is the third book from the end of the ...read more

Scripture: Haggai 2:3-7

Denomination: Baptist

Revive Us Again! Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Apr 11, 2011

The passage is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God had always provided a plan to bring them back to Himself. And with this thought in mind, his heart cries out to God, “Wilt

REVIVALS OF THE BIBLE SERIES: PSALMS 85: (1-7) REVIVE US AGAIN! [Numbers 16] The passage that we have just read is a heartfelt prayer for revival. The Psalmist is thinking back upon the spiritual history of Israel. He is remembering how, after Israel had given into sin time after time, God ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Loving God's Word Series

Contributed by Pat Damiani on Apr 13, 2018

If I love God’s Word I will long for, learn and live it

ENGAGE In Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, Kathleen Norris recounts the story of a South Dakota rancher and his bride who received an expensive Bible as a wedding gift from his grandfather. They wrote a thank-you note and stowed the Bible away on a closet shelf. As time passed, the ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2)

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

No Longer A Slave Of Lust (Part 2) Series

Contributed by Chuck Sligh on Mar 17, 2019

This sermon (part 2 of a series on lust) explains how two neglected Bible texts are the keys for how local churches must help those trying to conquer lust.

No Longer a Slave of Lust (Part 2) Series: No Longer Slaves Chuck Sligh March 17, 2019 NOTE: A PowerPoint presentation is available for this sermon by request at chucksligh@hotmail.com. TEXT: Please turn in your Bibles to James 5 and 1 Timothy 2. INTRODUCTION Illus. – Bent over his desk, ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16, 1 Timothy 2:9-10

Denomination: Baptist