Sermons on Earthen Vessels:

The Appointed Prophet Of God Series

Contributed by Bruce Landry on Aug 31, 2002

We will look at the calling of God upon his people and the manner in which God shows HIMSELF mighty in their lives.

The Appointed Prophet of God God’s election Shown mighty through God’s power DBF, 9/1/02 You know when God called me to come out to Dillingham a little over 5 years ago, I had know idea of what HE was calling us to do. It could have been as simple as helping someone out of a sticky situation… It ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Dreamer Or Visioner?

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Jun 29, 2001

When you are moving below the level that God wants you to move, you will not be able to withstand the storms and waves that will come against you.

John 3: 8 says an interesting thing about the Holy Spirit. It says, “The wind bloweth where it listeth, and thou hearest the sound thereof, but cannot tell whence it cometh, and whither it goeth: so is everyone that is born of the Spirit.” It simply means that immediately you get born again and get ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:17, John 3:18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Problems Of The Servant Series

Contributed by John Walls on Oct 8, 2001

Studying the problems of a pastor

PROBLEMS OF A SERVANT Or HOW TO BE A MAN OF GOD 1 Timothy 4 Part 1 Introduction: If you were to write a job description for your pastor, what would it contain? What comparisons or differences would there be if I was to do the same? What functions do you think I should do? Or even yet, do you ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Getting It Right

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 23, 2002

God pursues us to save us.

GETTING IT RIGHT Jonah 1:17-2:10 S: Salvation Th: My Life as God’s Light Pr: GOD PURSUES US TO SAVE US ?: What? Save us from what? KW: Quandaries TS: Because God pursues us to save us, we will find in Jonah 2 three quandaries from which we need to be saved. The _____ quandary from which we need ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 2:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

An Undivided Church Series

Contributed by Louis Bartet on Nov 16, 2003

Belonging and the desire to belong are not bad, but the desire to gain status by belonging is dangerous. This text explores Paul’s thoughts on preacher worship and the division it causes.

SERMON TITLE: An Undivided Church SERMON TEXT: 1Corinthians 1:10-17 Preached by Louis Bartet on 11-16-03 at Point Assembly of God. ---- 10But, dear brothers, I beg you in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ to stop arguing among yourselves. Let there be real harmony so that there won’t be splits in ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:10-17

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Messianic Implications Of Acts 2 Series

Contributed by David Jenkins on Aug 13, 2004

The Messianic implications of Acts 2

The Messianic implications of Psalm 2 Psalm 2:1-3, “2 1 Why do the nations rage? Why do the people waste their time with futile plans? 2 The kings of the earth prepare for battle; the rulers plot together against the LORD and against his anointed one. 3 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Consequences Or Freedom Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on May 15, 2003

Jesus gave Barabbas the chance not just for a shortened sentence, but for a rebuilt life. When we break the law, we will face consequences; but our experiences can become the basis for redemption from what has happened to us.

Let’s play Jeopardy this morning. I’ll be Alex, you can be the contestants. The category is institutions. The answer is: The following people all spent time in this kind of institution: the prophet Jeremiah; Al Capone; the apostle Paul; Marion Barry; Bugsy Siegel; Nelson Mandela; John Dillinger; ...read more

Scripture: John 18:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Get Back To The Word Pt.2 Series

Contributed by Vernon Waters on Feb 20, 2003

Our calling as Christians is to live by the Word, we had better get back to it.

Get Back to the Word Part 2 2 Timothy 3:15 Last week we visited 2 Timothy 3:15 “and that from childhood you have known the Holy Scriptures which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Jesus Christ”. There we learned, what I call the “Trinity of Design”. That is the triple ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14-15

Denomination: Adventist

Keeping The Standard Series

Contributed by Paul Decker on Apr 7, 2003

We must have the courage to expect righteousness.

KEEPING THE STANDARD Nehemiah 13:1-31 S: Courage Th: Brave Hearts Pr: WE MUST HAVE THE COURAGE TO EXPECT RIGHTEOUSNESS. ?: What? What should we be expecting and what should we be watching out for? KW: Compromises TS: We will find in our study of Nehemiah 13:1-31 four compromises that get in ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 13:1-31

Denomination: Baptist

God's Purpose

Contributed by Steve Shepherd on Mar 16, 2004

1- God’s purpose in our church 2-God’s purpose in our sinful world 3- God’s purpose in our hurting world

INTRO.- ILL.- Here is what some call “The Property Laws of a Toddler.” 1. If I like it, it’s mine. 2. If it’s in my hand, it’s mine. 3. If I can take it from you, it’s mine. 4. If I had it a little while ago, it’s mine. 5. If it’s mine, it must never appear to be yours in any way. 6. If I’m ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:36-42

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Broken

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jun 12, 2003

If your life has been broken into many pieces come to Jesus.

“Broken” Ps. 51 : 17, 34 : 18, 69 : 20, & Prov. 17 : 22 Many times we talk about being hurt and broken, we believe the saying that time heals all wounds, we believe that a few comforting words, a little sympathy will make everything alright, and we don’t understand when people don’t seem to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:17-34, Proverbs 17:22

Denomination: Apostolic

The Spiritually Healthy Heart Series

Contributed by Rick Duncan on Sep 7, 2005

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart.

The heart of the human problem is the problem of the human heart. That means that the heart of my problem is the problem of my heart. And the heart of your problem is the problem of your heart. Jeremiah 17:9 says, “The heart is deceitful and desperately wicked…” Watch over your heart with all ...read more

Scripture: Luke 8:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Descriptive Greeting Continued - The Prayer Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

Paul prays for mercy, peace, and love.

Intro: 1. MacDonald, "The greeting is peculiarly suited to those who were facing the onslaught of those whose aim was to subvert their faith. Mercy means God's compassionate comfort and care for His beleaguered saints in times of conflict and stress. Peace is the serenity and confidence that ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Storms Beyond Your Control

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jun 30, 2008

An encouraging message about finding stability in the middle of the storms of life.

STORMS BEYOND YOUR CONTROL TEXT: Mark 4:35-41 Mark 4:35-41 KJV And the same day, when the even was come, he saith unto them, Let us pass over unto the other side. [36] And when they had sent away the multitude, they took him even as he was in the ship. And there were also with him other little ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Pentecostal

Basic Steps In Following Jesus

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 16, 2009

“A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.”

BASIC STEPS IN FOLLOWING JESUS Luke 5:1-11 Proposition: “A true disciple of Christ will make a total commitment to Christ and live up to that commitment.” Objective: My purpose is to challenge each child of God to take the basis steps helpful in making a full commitment to Jesus Christ. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-11

Denomination: Baptist