Sermons on Endowments:

The Revival Church Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Apr 1, 2006

Sermon Seven of a series

The Revival Church Revelation 3:7-13 This city of Philadelphia was located about 28 miles southeast of Sardis. It was a place noted for agricultural products, but afflicted with earthquakes. In A.D. 17, while under the reign of Tiberius, it was almost totally destroyed by an earthquake. Some ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:7-13

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus, The Branch Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Apr 18, 2006

This is #3 in the Jesus in Isaiah series and focuses on Jesus as the Branch of Jesse’s root in Isaiah 11. This shows some of the prophetic signs pointing to Jesus as Messiah.

Isaiah #3 Jesus: The Branch Isaiah 11:1-16 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 11:1-9 INTRODUCTION: (background to ch. 11 and the concept of comparing Jesus to a Branch) So far we have looked at the introduction to Isaiah including chapter 1 of Isaiah, and we have examined Isaiah’s call by God in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Its About Faith?

Contributed by Tony Grant on Oct 3, 2005

The book of Job is about a hero who endured an astonishing test of faith.

It’s about Faith? Job 1:9-11 07/31/05 2412 words I invite you to turn in your Bibles to the book of Job, chapter 1 and follow along as I read verses 9-11. 9 Then Satan answered the LORD, "Does Job fear God for nothing? 10 Have you not put a fence around him and his house and all that he has, on ...read more

Scripture: Job 1:9-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

At The Gate Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Mar 2, 2009

The first thing an Israelite could see, when facing the tabernacle, was this vast fence that surrounded the courtyard. Why was it there, and what can it teach us about our faith?

OPEN: There are all kinds of doors in this world. There are doors on this church building. Doors at the entrance to the Mall. There are garage doors, house doors, bathroom doors, closet doors. There are wooden doors, glass doors, plastic doors and there are hollow as well as solid doors. Some ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:9-19

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Rising Or Rejecting? Series

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Mar 21, 2009

The man at the pool of Bethsaida had lost his will to achieve, and blamed others. Jesus, however, gave Him his self-worth as well as his health. Do not blame prejudice or racism for failure; turn to Jesus and be healed and motivated.

The day dawned like any other day ... a little chillier, maybe, than you might have expected this time of year. But still, about as gray and bleak and unpromising as any other day. After all, every day was about like every other day. What reason did he have to expect anything different? For 38 ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus And The Chief: Courage Series

Contributed by R. David Reynolds on Apr 16, 2007

For over 80 years Chief Illiniwek, symbol of the University of Illinois, represented Christian attributes; this is the first of six sermons that examine those attributes based on the Scriptures.

Jesus and the Chief: Courage --Mark 6:45-52 This has been a newsworthy week. On Tuesday, April 10th, it was finally announced that Larry Birkhead is the biological father of Anna Nichole Smith’s baby daughter Dannielynn. Radio-Television shock jock Don Imus’ program “Imus in the Morning” was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-52

Denomination: Methodist

The Belt Of Truth Series

Contributed by Perry Fowler on Apr 24, 2007

The importance of the belt of truth (Bible) in the Christian life.

The Believers Boot Camp Series The Armor Explained: The Belt of Truth Ephesians 6: 13-14a Illustration: Do you know and love the author? The story was told about a young college woman who read a book that she found to be extremely boring. Reading each page of the book was cumbersome and ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:13-14

The Triumph Of Mercy Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Mar 15, 2010

God wants us to extend His love and mercy to everyone, regardless of their status in life.

The Triumph of Mercy James 2:1-13 Intro: Our country was founded on principles of equality and justice. The Declaration of Independence states, “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, ...read more

Scripture: James 2:1-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Living At Four Corners

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Aug 16, 2009

Rewritten for Montgomery Hills Baptist Church: a Silver Spring intersection is a metaphor for priorities in giving, teaching young people, engaging in healing, and sharing the Gospel with all.

To be a Christian is to live in tension with the world around you. You cannot live out your spiritual life in a cocoon; you live it out in the real world, in a community. Some, it is true, go to convents or monasteries; but that’s not an option for most of us, is it? To be a Christian, living ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:10-13

Denomination: Baptist

Putting It All Together Series

Contributed by Steven Spillman on May 2, 2008

review these seven ideas and see if we can’t boil them down into a workable game plan.

In the last seven weeks we’ve covered seven characteristics related to God’s purpose for your life. Understanding these characteristics will help you recognize and accept the purpose God has planned for you. They’re not strategies for spiritual success that I or anyone else have created. They’re ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Greatest Stewardship

Contributed by Lonnie Huett on Jan 23, 2008

We are stewards of many assets, this sermon deal with the most significant of all.

The greatest Stewardship—the good news 1. STEWARDSHIP REQUIRED STEWARD—the proper administration of al the value that is placed in our hands. G3623 oy-kon-om’-os · a house distributor (that is, manager), · or overseer, employed by another to oversee · by extension a fiscal agent (treasurer); ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 4:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Limitless Love

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Feb 13, 2014

It is natural to love them that love us, but it is supernatural to love them that hate us. Love never fails.

Opening illustration: Newspaper columnist and minister George Crane tells of a wife who came into his office full of hatred toward her husband. "I do not only want to get rid of him, I want to get even. Before I divorce him, I want to hurt him as much as he has me." Dr. Crane suggested an ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

6 Lessons From Hitting Rock Bottom

Contributed by Clay Gentry on Aug 1, 2013

We're all going to hit rock bottom, the challenge is to build up from there with Christ.

There are two powerful emotions that motivate people to make dramatic changes in their lives:inspiration and desperation. It is often the case; a person finds their greatest inspiration in the most desperate of situations. When a person hits rock bottom, and they reach the lowest point in their ...read more

Denomination: *other

Swallowed Up

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Dec 11, 2013

Any time you run from God, you never go “up"; you always go “down.” God sometimes allows us to face frightening circumstances so that we will learn to trust and obey Him. It’s always best to obey the Lord right away - then we won’t be “swallowed up.”

Opening illustration: Being shocked by electricity can be very dangerous. Just ask professional golf legend Lee Trevino. He was struck by lightning while sitting under a tree during a tournament several years ago. He said, “It bolted my arms and legs out stiff, jerked me off the ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 1:1-17

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Tongues Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Mike Fogerson on Feb 19, 2013

Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” There at least three baptisms: position, pictorial, power.Most Christians have the first two but they lack the “Power.”

Tongues Pt. 2 Dr. Mike Fogerson August 8th 2012 A Several weeks ago you learned there is a doctrine of “baptisms.” (Heb. 6.2) 2 Of the doctrine of baptisms, and of laying on of hands, and of resurrection of the dead, and of eternal judgment. Heb 6:2 (KJV) 1 There at least three ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:2

Denomination: Baptist