Sermons on Earthly Father:

You Can't Mean That, God? Overview Of Habakkuk

Contributed by Warren Bird on Dec 15, 2002

When Habakkuk asked God to eradicate evil he got an answer he never expected. His reflections on that answer help us to consider how to respond to evil, how to understand why God allows evil to cause great suffering and draws us closer to our Lord.

Introduction One of the great literary achievements of the 20th Century has become one of the great cinematic achievements of the 21st Century. The first instalment of “The Lord of the Rings” trilogy is quite simply a phenomenal film that has brought to life a phenomenal book. And that is a ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

What We Believe...about God

Contributed by Larry Brincefield on Dec 31, 2002

God is eternal, God is creator, God is holy, God is one

December 29, 2003 Title: What We Believe...About God Text: Genesis 1:1 Introduction 1. Here at the beginning of a new year...I thought it would be helpful to us to A. review our doctrine... B. talk about what we believe... i. What we believe about God... ii. What we believe about ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:1

Denomination: Nazarene

Mystery Of Light Part 1 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Feb 19, 2002

Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the natural sense but like scientist we can study God and understand what lig

The Mystery of Light - part 1 Illustration- God is light show by Scott Kinney (www.interviewwithGod). Thesis: Scientists are baffled by the mystery of light they can study it but still don’t understand what light is. God is light according to the Bible and he’s as mysterious as light in the ...read more

Scripture: John 8:12, 1 John 1:5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"God Provides.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Feb 23, 2002

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.”

March 3, 2002 -- THIRD SUNDAY IN LENT Exodus 17:1-7 Psalm 95 Let us shout for joy to the rock of our salvation. (Ps. 95:1) Romans 5:1-11 John 4:5-42 Title: “God provides.” This story of the miraculous provision of water in the midst of the desert follows on a similar story of the miraculous ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-7

Denomination: Lutheran

Rags To Riches

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

Explain to the process of God in fulfilling the promises of God.

I. PROMISES OF GOD MUST BE UNDERSTOOD WITH THE PROCESS OF GOD A. ENEMY WANTS TO DESTROY/DISCOURAGE YOU IN THE PROCESS SO YOU DON’T INHERIT THE PROMISES B. PROCESS HELPS US TO BECOME WHAT GOD HAS PREDESTINED US TO BE SO WE ARE PREPARED TO BE GOOD STEWARDS WITH THE PROMISE C. EXPENSIVE TO BE ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:20

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Recall

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

When God issues His call a second time

Peter Had Denied Knowing the Lord and Had Seen Christ Crucified. The One to Whom Jesus Had Said “Flesh and Blood Has Not Revealed this to You, but My Father Which Is in Heaven . . . and on this Rock I Will Build My Church,” Had Been Through an Experience of Spiritual Crushing and Humiliation. ...read more

Scripture: John 21:1-19

Denomination: Church Of God

Perfections & Inabilities Of God

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 28, 2002

God is perfect, glorious, and wise. Yet there are three things that God cannot do...

I. GOD IS SPIRIT A. JOHN 4:24 -- GOD IS SPIRIT B. LUKE 24:39 -- SPIRIT HATH NOT FLESH AND BONES C. SEEING GOD IN FULLNESS IS THUS RESERVED FOR THE FINAL ORDER 1) I CORINTHIANS 15:50 & 1 JOHN 3:1-2 D. GOD AS SPIRIT IS FREE, UNBOUND, KNOWS NO LIMITS OF ANY KIND (2 CORINTHIANS 3:17) II. GOD IS ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 13:8

Denomination: Church Of God

Living The Great Adventure

Contributed by Bob Briggs on Mar 4, 2002

Are you just living or are you living the Great Adventure God destined you for. Three keys to sowing which can help you saddle up.

(show video from Steven Curtis Chapman "The Great Adventure) Are you content in your Christian life? Let me ask it another way, are you content with life? Life is a great adventure as Steven Curtis Chapman sang in the video clip we just watched. Today, I want to help you saddle up and get into ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:22-23

Denomination: Pentecostal

"God's Forgiveness.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Mar 8, 2002

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130

March 17, 2002 -- FIFTH SUNDAY IN LENT Ezekiel 37:1-14 Psalm 130 With the LORD there is mercy and plenteous redemption. (Ps. 130:6-7) Romans 8:6-11 John 11:1-45 Color: Purple Title: “God’s forgiveness.” Psalm 130 This is an individual lament for sin and an expression of confidence that God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 130:1-8

Denomination: Lutheran

Cuando Dios Llama

Contributed by Gabriel Cortes on Mar 11, 2002

Este sermón va a dirigido a personas que puedan estar sintiendo el llamado de Dios al ministerio profesional o a tiempo completo; a responder al llamado que Dios les hace a un servicio más activo y regular.

1 Samuel 3:1-10 En esta mañana queremos mirar al llamado de Dios en nuestra vida, examinando el llamado del profeta Samuel. (leer) Dice la Biblia en el v. 1, que Samuel ministraba o servía a Jehová en el Templo. Su mamá Ana le prometió a Dios que si le daba un hijo, lo dedicaría a él y lo ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-10

Denomination: Baptist

Dad's Who Provoke Madness

Contributed by Ted Sutherland on Mar 11, 2002

"...fathers, provoke not your children to wrath but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord" (Eph. 6:4).

2 Samuel 13:23-39 The Rage of David (13:21, 22) David got angry when he heard about the sin of Amnon but nothing more. The Request of Absalom (13:23-27) “And it came to pass after two full years” (13:23). This verse refers to the events recorded earlier in the chapter. Absalom’s sister Tamar had ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 13:23-39

Denomination: Baptist

God's Idea Of A Great Dad

Contributed by Bo Dunford on Mar 14, 2002

God tells dads how to be great fathers.

GEN.18:19 "GOD’S IDEA OF A GREAT DAD" INTRO: We live in a day when we need good male role models. * It’s getting hard to find good, Christian males who are worth looking up to! * In our day, the bad father is not hard to find! * However, finding the man who stands out as an example of what a good ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:19

Denomination: Baptist

Faith In Trouble

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when they are in trouble.

Faith on the Offense Believer’s can make several declarations of faith concerning God when in trouble. (Unbelievers can’t) 1 - The Lord is My Shield. (v. 3 a) [Excuse me while I get excited!!!!] 1. Enemies on every side – but, God encircles me!!! (“behind, before and on” Ps. 139:5) Ps. 23:5 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 3:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving From God

Contributed by Dr. C. David White on Mar 25, 2002

God is no respecter of persons. What He has done for others He will do for you, if you meet the conditions.

Mark 5:21 ¶ When Jesus had again crossed over by boat to the other side of the lake, a large crowd gathered round him while he was by the lake. 22 Then one of the synagogue rulers, named Jairus, came there. Seeing Jesus, he fell at his feet 23 and pleaded earnestly with him, "My little daughter is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Baptist

Passing The Flame

Contributed by Tony Klinedinst on Mar 26, 2002

David’s influence of Solomon inspires and instructs fathers today as to thier responsibility.

Passing the Flame: From Father to Child 1 Chronicles 28:8-13, 19-21 I.Teach them to follow God’s moral standard.(8) A. “Be Careful,” 1. Heb. “Sha-mar” = “to keep.” 2 Senses a. To watch/tend like you would tend a garden. i. Word first used in Gen. 2:15: Keeping the Garden ...read more

Scripture: 1 Chronicles 28:8-21

Denomination: Baptist