Sermons on Ephraim:

Dare To Worship Again Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 2, 2003

A Palm Sunday sermon calling people to true worship by excitedly anticipating and then really meeting our gentle king.

Dare to Worship Again – “Up From The Grave” Lent 2003 John 12:12-19 April 13, 2003 Intro: On the way home from church one day, a family was complaining about the service they had just attended: “The music was sure awful today,” said the mom. “Yes, and I thought that young half-bald preacher ...read more

Scripture: John 12:12-19, Zechariah 9:9

Denomination: Baptist

Zechariah And The Messiah Series

Contributed by Ewen Huffman on Jul 9, 2004

A whistlestop tour and gospel look at the prophecies of Zechariah about Jesus. (Suits a communion service)

Zechariah and the Messiah. WBC 11/7/9. Zech 7:23-13:2 A friend is wondering whether he should continue as pastor or not. Goes for a walk seeking the Lord’s guidance. Enters a clearing in woods to find a herd of sheep + shepherd! Guidance! Pastor = shepherd! Talks with shepherd, and in jest ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Give Me This Mountain

Contributed by Mark Christian on Dec 14, 2003

Lessons from the life of Caleb.

Give Me This Mountain Mark Christian This morning we talked about God sending people for a particular mission. Tonight we are going to examine Caleb, one of the spies sent into the Promised Land to scout it out. We will read from Deuteronomy 1:19-33. In this passage, the Israelites are ready to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 14:1-14, Deuteronomy 1:19-46

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Loves....me?

Contributed by Stephen Ring on Apr 9, 2004

The Bible is a love story. And we are the unlikely recipients of that love.

GOD LOVES….ME? GENESIS 22:1-14; HOSEA 11:1-4; 8-9; HOSEA 14:4-7 One of the incredible truths of the word of God is the height and depth and breadth of love that God had for man. The Psalmist writes in amazement of this truth, of all that God has done for man. (Psalm 8:3-8) When I consider your ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14, Hosea 11:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

Settling Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on May 16, 2005

3rd in long series on Joshua. This is about the temptation to settle in, to give up when it gets hard, to accept less than the best.

Joshua 1:12-18 – Settling In an old Peanuts cartoon, Lucy demanded that her brother Linus change TV channels and then threatened him with her fist if he didn’t. "What makes you think you can walk right in here and take over?" asked Linus. "These five fingers," said Lucy. ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:12-18

Denomination: Baptist

Hope For The Future

Contributed by Mike Furches on Aug 26, 2005

The story of Joshua and Caleb, hope for the church when times are tough and difficult.

United at the Cross Community Church Sunday August 21, 2005 ¡V Pastor Mike Furches Hope for the Future Scripture: Numbers 13, Attention Focus: Bobby Bouche: ¡§You can do it!¡¨ Story: Last months, getting back the vision of UAC, times of prayer, development of relationships, reaching the ...read more

Denomination: Mennonite

Immanuel

Contributed by Tony Grant on Jan 2, 2006

“Immanuel” is a code name, with a secret meaning. The wonderful secret of that name is that God has come into our lives in the form of Jesus, and he will be with us always, in every situation.

Immanuel January 9, 2005 Isaiah 7:10-16 2299 words 10 Again the LORD spoke to Ahaz, saying, 11 Ask a sign of the LORD your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven. 12 But Ahaz said, I will not ask, and I will not put the LORD to the test. 13 Then Isaiah said: "Hear then, O house of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-16

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Gospel Of Jesus: A New Attitude [sermon On The Mount] Series

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on May 3, 2006

The Beatitudes will give us a new attitude UPWARD, a new attitude OUTWARD, and a new attitude INWARD. Link included to formatted text, handout, and PowerPoint Presentation.

A New Attitude “The Gospel of Jesus” Matthew 5:6-8 --formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint are free at: http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/NewAttitude.html Last time: How do you Enter the Kingdom? A change of attitude toward… • Self – v. 3 – ‘poor in spirit’ • Sin – v. 4 – ‘mourn’ • Savior – v. 5 – ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

The Family Series

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Sep 23, 2013

Leadership, Example, Commitment, Family

All In The Family Joshua 24:1-15 (p. 163) September 22, 2013 Introduction: I have met people who get that they want out of fear...They are dogmatic and prone to anger...people would rather let them have their way or would rather not “stir up a hornet’s nest”...so these ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Mountain

Contributed by Mark Aarssen on Jul 4, 2007

Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some

The Last Mountain Did you ever wish that leaders were held accountable? Today it seems so many leaders in every field of human endeavor politics, business, sports and even religious leaders get away with their offences and sometimes end up pretty well off. Is there some day of reckoning for ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 32:48-52

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Sensing And Receiving God's Peace

Contributed by Richard Schwedes on Jul 11, 2009

Jesus promises us peace, and His entrance into Jerusalem demonstrates He is the prince of peace. This explores what it means for us to have Jesus’ peace

Could I get an indication of who here desires conflict, fighting, feeling uneasy? (What no one? I thought there would be one or two) Most people desire peace. Having God’s peace in our hearts is something God wants all of us to have. Listen to Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

A Woman Of Warfare Series

Contributed by David Dewitt on Feb 29, 2008

Continuing our series on the Essential 100 with Deborah and her leadership of Israel.

A Woman of Warfare Judges 4-5 Essential 100 Series February 10, 2008 Evening Service This message has been adapted through the use of a variety of sources including points from other messages on the same passage here on Sermon Central. Introduction Here is an abridged version of the Judges cycle ...read more

Scripture: Judges 4:1-24

Denomination: Church Of God

God's Purpose In Mercy Series

Contributed by Gary Moore on Feb 4, 2008

God is faithful in the execution of his plan of salvation. Paul deals with ethnic Israel.

This means that it is not the children of the flesh who are the children of God, but the children of the promise are counted as offspring. INTRODUCTION ROMANS 9.1-11.36 There is an obvious coherency to the first 8 chapters of Romans that culminates with an affirmation of the believer’s ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:1-13

Denomination: Congregational

Hannah: Faith That Saved A Nation Series

Contributed by Larry Wilson on Sep 1, 2011

Sermon 1 in the 2003 Calvary Series on the Family. Mother's Day message. What could one woman do when there was trouble in her house? What could one woman do when there was trouble in God's house? Hannah turned to God and by her faith saved the nation!

HANNAH: FAITH THAT SAVED A NATION 1 Samuel 1 Calvary Baptist Church Mother's Day 2003 INTRODUCTION: In our text today, we find the last two judges, one (Eli) a miserable failure, the other a success. We also find the first two kings, one a miserable failure (Saul), the other a success. The ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Celebrate The Birth Of Jesus!

Contributed by Daniel Habben on Dec 19, 2010

Celebrate the Birth of Jesus! 1) His birth is a sign that God is with us. 2) Our celebration is a sign that we are with God. (Adapted from sermon theme and parts by Walter Westphal)

There’s nothing like a good birthday party - especially when that party is for you. Your favourite cake and ice cream have been prepared, friends and family have been invited, and best of all the presents are all for you! Can you imagine what it would be like if millions of people celebrated ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:10-14

Denomination: Lutheran