Sermons on Earthly Father:

"You're Not Going To Believe This!"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002

God responds to Habakkuk amazement at God’s lack of action by letting Habakkuk know that He is more involved than the prophet will ever believe.

“You’re Not Going To Believe This!” Habakkuk 1:5-11 In A.D. 988 Prince Vladimir made Christianity the state religion of Russia. Throughout the last 1000 years the Russian church has had a rich history of great men and women of faith, wonderfully ornate and reverential cathedrals, and influence ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:5-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Tuning Out And Tearing Down"

Contributed by Mike Hays on Oct 12, 2002

The prophet Habakkuk cries out to God with questions about why God is doing nothing as His people spiral down into destruction.

Tuning Out and Tearing Down Habakkuk 1:1-4 Levi grew up in the Holy City of Jerusalem. His father was a merchant who peddled his wares on the city street while his mother took care of Levi, his two brothers, and three sisters. Levi’s mother was a woman of prayer and she insisted that her family go ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 1:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The God Of The Impossible

Contributed by Raymond Perkins on Oct 14, 2002

Sermon showing the mighty works of God.

THE GOD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Luke 18:18-27 INTRODUCTION: What would you say is the greatest danger facing the Church today? Liberalism, Humanism, Phariseeism, Feminism? Some say it is Christian Colleges, Post Modern Thinking, The NIV. I have my own personal convictions about those things, but I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:18-27

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

More Than A Conquer

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Oct 14, 2002

"DON’T BE LIKE THE WORLDLY". Who let trials destroy them. "BE MORE THAN A CONQUER"!!!

More Than Conquers Romans 8:28-37 Pastor Greg Mc Donald Intro: How was week? Good, Bad, Ugly, or Don’t want to talk about it? If not bad, have you ever had a bad week? Felt all alone, helpless, and nobody cares? GUESS WHAT? God cares and so do I. Today share words of hope and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-37

"Being "In Charge”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on May 3, 2002

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Psalm 47 Color: White Title: “Being “in charge” When we ignore God as our king and replace ourselves on his throne, we might get away with it for a while, but not for long.

May 9, 2002 -- THE ASCENSION OF OUR LORD Psalm 47 Color: White Title: “Being “in charge” When we ignore God as our king and replace ourselves on his throne, we might get away with it for a while, but not for long. Psalm 47 This is a hymn in praise of Yahweh as universal king over all the peoples ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 47:1-10

Denomination: Lutheran

Persecution And Trouble Series

Contributed by Eddie Snipes on May 5, 2002

Part 3 of a 3 part series on suffering

Persecution and trouble Dealing with people will always be a difficult challenge. God has given us the responsibility to become the bridge builders. Human nature causes us to look at each situation from a selfish perspective. We will always feel wronged if we are in the short end of any given ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:14-15, Matthew 5:3-13

Denomination: Baptist

The Grace Of God

Contributed by Paul Etterling on May 10, 2002

An exploration of the Grace of God in the words of Psalm 113.

Praise ye the LORD. Praise, O ye servants of the LORD, praise the name of the LORD. 2 Blessed be the name of the LORD from this time forth and for evermore. 3 From the rising of the sun unto the going down of the same the LORD’S name [is] to be praised. 4 The LORD [is] high above all nations, [and] ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 113:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

The Fire Of God

Contributed by Ronald Ferrell on Nov 4, 2002

This sermon shows us one of the many God-encounters where a man’s life was radically changed for ever.

November 3, 2002 – Covington, IN The Fire of God Exodus 3:1-5 This is one of those passages that stir and provoke us in our pursuit of God. It’s one of the many God encounters we find in the Word, where God visits in a unique way – in a brief moment in time – that changes and transforms the ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5, Luke 5:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cities Of Refuge Series

Contributed by Robert Robb on Nov 4, 2002

Cities of Refuge - a picture of Christ

Study 15 Cities of Refuge Introduction I wonder did any of you ever get into a fight in your childhood days? Most kids have a skirmish or two when they are growing up and I have to say, growing up in Belfast, I was no exception. I remember one occasion when I was coming home from school after ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 20:1-9

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Blueprint For Blessing

Contributed by Martin Scarce on Nov 13, 2002

Isaiah desired the miracle-working power of God to visit His people. But there were three things that prevented God from doing His work amongst them.

“Blueprint For Blessing” Isaiah 64:1-8 Summary: “Lord, why don’t you visit your people and bless them?” Introduction: Isaiah was one of the greatest of the Hebrew prophets. His ministry emphasized the spiritual vacuum of Judah because of their idolatry and apostasy against the living God. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Not Far, But Not In Series

Contributed by Byron Harvey on Nov 14, 2002

This is the seventh and final installment in a series I did on the Great Commandment from Mark 12. This final message is evangelistic in nature.

Priority 1 Mark 12:28-34 October 13, 2002 Not Far, But Not In Today we conclude a series begun a few weeks ago which I entitled “Priority 1”. We began by saying that churches manage to busy themselves with a variety of pursuits, some of them quite wholesome and valuable. At the same time, it is ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:28-34

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Why Does God Allow Suffering?

Contributed by Randy Croft on Nov 15, 2002

How can a God of Love allow so much suffering?

Why Does God allow Suffering? by Randy Croft We’re in a sermon series now on "Questions We’d Like to Ask God." I don’t think that God is afraid of our tough questions. Isaiah 1 "Come and reason together." One of the top questions asked by Christians and non-Christians alike deals ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Four Things God Cannot Do

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Nov 15, 2002

The only limits to the power of Almighty God are those that He has placed on Himself. This sermon deals with four areas where He has defined the boundaries.

FOUR THINGS GOD CANNOT DO! "But Jesus looked at them and said: ’With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." Matthew 19:26. Does the sermon title and the scripture text contradict each other? No, for only God can limit or impose a restriction upon Himself. I. ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 19:26

Denomination: Baptist

Receiving Miracles

Contributed by Bob Ashcraft on Sep 17, 2002

There is a position of receptivity. This is not a physical position, but a "posture" within our spirit-man to receive impartation from the Holy Spirit. Unfortunately we often quench the operation of the Holy Spirit long before He has an opportunity to del

How To Receive Ministry 1Thes 5:19 Do not quench the Spirit. There are many ways we quench the Holy Spirit. Preconceived Notions II Ki 5:1-14 1 Now Naaman, commander of the army of the king of Syria, was a great and honorable man in the eyes of his master, because by him the LORD had given ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14, Acts 10:24-48

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Stealing God's Glory

Contributed by Howard Parnell on Sep 18, 2002

We must beware of those things in our life that would steal glory from God.

STEALING GOD’S GLORY Acts 17:22-33 INTRO. (You will need your Bibles open today and I want you to follow along carefully with me during this sermon.) Our text is a familiar one. These people did not know who God is. Paul tried to show them. Some listened and some did not. The message and ...read more

Scripture: Acts 17:22-33

Denomination: Baptist