Sermons on Dwelling Place:

The Gospel In The Seven Sayings Of The Cross—pt. 8 (Rest, Peace, & Comfort) Series

Contributed by Bobby Mcdaniel on Nov 6, 2013

By placing His spirit into God's hands, Jesus demonstrated that we have promise of rest, peace, and comfort when our time on earth is done.

1. Introduction a. This morning we finish our series The Gospel in the Seven Sayings of the Cross by focusing on Christ’s seventh and final statement made from the cross. 2. A place of rest, peace, and comfort. a. Read Luke 23:46—Then Jesus, calling out with a loud voice, said, "Father, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:46

Presenting Eyes And Ears: Vantage Point From The Hiding Place Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 7, 2001

When we are overwhelmed, in our panic we do not see what is before us, nor can we hear any word of counsel; someone -- innocent, devoted to us -- needs to create a stable point, a hiding place for us. Ultimately that is what Jesus Christ in His cross does.

We have abilities that we barely even use. Our senses are capable of doing much more than we allow them to do. I want to try a short experiment with you. I want to test your eyes and your ears. First, I am going to give you thirty seconds to look around this room and take it all in. Many of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 32:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

"To Do Service In The Holy Place..." By Dr. Winson Butler

Contributed by Winson Butler on Mar 30, 2005

Man cannot discover new oceans unless he has courage to lose sight of the shore. The lessons we can learn from God’s specific instructions concerning the Tabernacle are an adventure in itself. Let’s examine it together!

Introduction The first time we are introduced to the subject of a Tabernacle is when the children of Israel had left Egypt and in Exodus 26:1 we read "Thou shall make the Tabernacle..." For the most part, the Tabernacle was to be used in some cases as a mobile worship center. What’s most ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 39:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Some Places We Need To Cross In Our Christian Life

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 6, 2007

Some spiritual roadblocks we must pass to mature in our Christian lives

SOME PLACES WE NEED TO CROSS IN OUR CHRISTIAN LIFE Joshua 3: 1-7, 13-17 Intro: By reading the first two chapters of the Book of Joshua we know that he has already made plans to conquer Jericho. But Joshua has come to the Jordan River and he realizes its time to cross but he is awaiting ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Is A Person Like You Doing In A Place Like This?

Contributed by Bob Joyce on Oct 10, 2007

Satan has tried to deceive us into believing that the choices make will not harm us in the future. But history proves that choices we make can have dire consequences

In a recent issue of Preaching Today (Sept/Oct 1998), Dr. Brian Harbour related the following story. Dr. Harbour, pastor of FBC Richardson and Dr. Duane Brooks, pastor of Tallowood Baptist Church in Houston, were in Waco attending a Baylor Regents meeting. They were on the elevator and were going ...read more

Scripture: Judges 16:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

The Rich (Or The Poor If They Place The Wrong Emphasis On Material Things) Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 2, 2010

James warns that the rich or the poor, if they place the wrong emphasis on material things can Can Fatten Themselves For A Spiritual Slaughter - And They Can Be Guilty Of Murdering The Just!

INTRODUCTION #26 1. Open your bibles to James 5:5&6. 2. In a previous lesson we discussed the first four verses of this chapter. In those verses we discussed three warnings that James gives. 1) Warning #1: The Misuse Of Wealth Will Bring Miseries! Even the poor can misuse material things and ...read more

Scripture: James 5:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christ Deied In Our Place And Christians Should Sacrifice For Others! Series

Contributed by John Wright on Feb 10, 2010

Isaiah 53:5&6 and other passages teach that Christ proved His love for man by dying for the possibilty of their salvation and other passages teach that Christians should sacrifice to show their love for others and try to motivate them to become faithful f

INTRODUCTION 1. Open your bibles to Isaiah 53:5&6. 2. Again, this being Valentine’s Day and the fact that many cards, candies, meals and gifts have been shared to express love to different ones, we want to for the evening lesson remind ourselves of the love that Christ has shown to us. 3. Isaiah ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:5-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

There's A Place For Everybody (1 Corinthians 12:1-11)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 15, 2007

Now concerning spiritual gifts, brothers and sisters, I do not want you to be uninformed ...

The words of Paul to the Corinthians, 1st letter, 12th chapter - the 12th of 16 in fact! This is the first time we’ve looked at Paul’s correspondence to the Corinthians for a good while, and you might find it odd that we do so today by jumping such a long way in to such a long letter! I frankly ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 12:1-11

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Be Prayerful & Careful Where You Place Your Stamp Of Approval Series

Contributed by Ed Taylor on Dec 22, 2008

Have you noticed how this world system is constantly trying to influence our decisions?

1. All of us have a STAMP OF APPROVAL. • That is, by our words & deeds, we either approve of things or we disapprove of things. I like that. I don’t like that. • When people ask our opinions, we often quickly share our feelings on a topic or 2 or 3. • I have to agree that there are times when this ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:28-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Places To Stay When You Want To Run Away

Contributed by Bj Johnson on Jan 10, 2015

Sitting on curb waiting in a small Texas town waiting for the CHRISTmas parade to start, I began to witness to a young man sitting next to me. I asked him where he was from and then he asked me, "Where do you stay?" This question led to this message...

iNTRODUCTION: I recently read about SIX THINGS WE NEED TO LEAVE IN 2014: They were 1) Regrets, 2) Negative Thinking, 3) Drama, 4) Chaos, 5) Anger, and 6) Resentment....... But how do we go about making ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-20

Denomination: Bible Church

"No Place Like Home” Subtitled: "Party All The Time”

Contributed by Kenneth R. Jenkins on Oct 10, 2017

This the story of the prodigal son and how went from be a lie of the party and seeing the light.

“No Place Like Home” SUBTITLED: “Party All The Time” Luke 15: 11-32 INTRODUCTION I would like to leave with you this thought, “No Place Like Home” or if there was a subtitle to this message it would be, “Party All the Time”. We see here in our scripture that Jesus is telling a parable of a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Baptist

Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh Series

Contributed by John Lowe on Apr 25, 2019

If I were to give you a theme for chapter three, I would say "that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His suffering." This is Christian experience—to know Him. Not so much to know about Him, but to really know—Him. This is experimental knowledge.

Date: 12/26/18 Lesson #21 Title: Rejoice In The Lord And Beware Of Those Who Place Confidence In The Flesh • “Special Notes” and “Scripture” are shown as endnotes. • NIV Bible is used throughout unless noted otherwise. Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3 (NIV) (1) Further, my brothers and sisters, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Only The High Priest Can Enter The Most Holy Place

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Apr 11, 2014

To show that JESUS died for us using His own blood He redeemed us, now we live to bring Him the world.

I. EXORDIUM: Do you believe JESUS died for you? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show that JESUS died for us using His own blood He redeemed us, now we live to bring Him the world. IV. TEXT: Hebrews 9:7 (Amplified Bible) 9:7 But into the second [division of the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 9:7

Denomination: Pentecostal

Encountering Jesus In The Most Unexpected Places And At The Most Unexpected Times. Series

Contributed by Mark Van Cuylenburg on May 11, 2020

Like the two disciples on the road to Emmaus we to can encounter Jesus when we least expect to and where we least expect to find Him.

If you had asked my parents what religion they were and how they had bought up their children they would have said, without hesitation, that they were Christians, and that we, my brothers Gary and Paul, and my sister Carol, and I, had been brought up in the Christian faith, except of course that my ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35, Revelation 20:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

We Could Not Forget What God Placed Us Here For

Contributed by Pablo Catala on Jun 2, 2019

Remember

The church: whatever happened to worshipping God with up lifted hands, thankful of His grace and mercy, being in complete submission to the will of God, no programs, no 50 person choir just worshipping God in spirit and in truth, whatever happened to those that feared God and didn’t want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 16:24-26

Denomination: Pentecostal