Sermons on Epiphany 4:

Ruth 4: God Provides A Redeemer Series

Contributed by Vic Folkert on Jan 16, 2020

Boaz is the "goel"--the guardian-Redeemer. God is the Redeemer, and Jesus is our Kinsman-Redeemer.

Ruth 4: God Provides a REDEEMER (Preacher: I began with a children’s message, asking the children about their favorite fairy tale or animated movie. Is there a rescuer? Someone is in trouble, and they are rescued. At a deeper level, right or good wins, love overcomes, wrong is defeated by a hero ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 4:1-22, Genesis 38:1-30, Isaiah 54:4-5, Hebrews 2:11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Born Again Christian Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Sep 29, 2019

This is the final message of my Boarn Again Christian Series. This message focuses on the fruit of the Spirit.

Born Again Christian Part 4 Scriptures: 1 Thessalonians 2:13; Isaiah 55:11; Galatians 5:19-24 This morning as I close out this series titled Born Again Christian, I want you to know that God’s Word does not change if we choose not to believe it! His Word will empower and act in the lives of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 2:13, Galatians 5:19-24, Isaiah 55:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

4 Steps To Guiding The Prodigal Child Series

Contributed by Vince Miller on Oct 3, 2019

There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. How can we handle this?

The Challenge of Prodigal Children There are few challenges more difficult or more common than dealing with a wayward child. It’s frustrating, tests our limits emotionally, drives us to prayer, and can even leave us feeling like a failure. Many parents experience feelings of shame and regret when ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Baptist

Scary Movie: Fear Of Death #4 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 25, 2019

Salvation is a gift from God

How do I overcome this nagging feeling that there must be more to life than death? Image: (two minute video clip of Movie deaths and followed by fears from the congregation) For your information those fears listed at the end of our video this morning were fears we texted that we hoped and prayed ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 12:13, 1 Corinthians 15:26, Daniel 12:2-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marks Of A Mighty Church (Part 4) Series

Contributed by Scott Bayles on Nov 8, 2019

A mighty church, according to Paul's letter to the Thessalonians, eagerly awaits the return of Christ, the resurrection of beleivers, the reunions of belivers, and th rewards of heaven.

Marks of a Mighty Church (Part 4) Scott Bayles, pastor Blooming Grove Christian Church: 9/6/2015 A novice preacher auditioned at a small country church. He was a little nervous, and about ten minutes into his sermon his mind went blank. But he recalled what his homiletics professor taught him to ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18

Denomination: Christian Church

Four Seasons Of Life Part 4 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Nov 7, 2020

In the conclusion of this series we examine the seasonal "variations" in the weather close to the Equator. Spiritually, we should live close to the Equator with seasonal variations of the same versus total, complete seasonal change.

Four Seasons of Life – Part 4 Equator Living Scripture: Matthew 24:12; First Corinthians 15:55-58; John 14:26 This morning I will conclude my series “Four Seasons of Life.” While I have covered each of the four seasons, Winter, Fall, Spring and Summer, I want to conclude the series with a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:12, 1 Corinthians 15:55-58, John 14:26

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Scared Straight #4: Miracles Happen Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Nov 18, 2020

God is always present with us but often shows himself clearest to non believers when we go through the fire.

Three weeks ago, we began a new teaching series around the supernatural. We discussed the idea that Jesus' presence and works 2000 years ago represent an orderly working of the world many don’t recognise nor do they understand, so they call the events - supernatural. Supernatural by ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:22-26, Acts 3:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Love Came Down Pt 4 Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jan 2, 2021

Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message.

Video Illustration: Light in the darkness Love Came Down pt 4 Thesis: Love came down to bring us the Christmas blessings of love, hope, peace, and light - light has many blessings attached to it and we will explore some in this message. Reference Song: Love Came Down We have been exploring the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:1-7, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 119:130, John 10:11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Fairy Tales Pt. 4 - Rumpelstiltskin Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Aug 24, 2019

We learned them as children, but did we learn from them? There is truth wrapped up in these tales!

I. Introduction We learned them as children. They are forever burned into our memory. However, just because we learned them doesn't mean we learned from them. Let's look at one of these fairytales we know so well and see if we can learn from it today. Today in honor of our graduates I want ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:29-34

Denomination: Pentecostal

Creating New Strongholds - Part 4 Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Sep 2, 2019

This message looks at the godly strongholds operating in Joseph's life when tempted to commit adultery by Potiphar's wife.

This is the fourth message in my series on Creating New Strongholds. We are continuing our look at ways of thinking the Apostle Paul describes as “strongholds” in 2 Corinthians 10:4. However, instead of examining strongholds from the viewpoint of tearing them down, like the previous three ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:1-10, Amos 3:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Hackernoon #4 Leadership In The Home At At The Office

Contributed by Robert Butler on Sep 8, 2020

Leadership in the home and at work are similar. We must always remember the people surrounding us are on loan from God. We should take the role seriously as a follower of Jesus to train them up in the way they should go.

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Scripture: Mark 8:36, Ephesians 6:4, Philippians 2:3-5, John 1:14, Ephesians 5:21, Deuteronomy 6:6-9, Ezekiel 18:1-4, Ephesians 6:1-3, Colossians 3:20, Hebrews 13:17, 1 Peter 2:13-14, Titus 3:1, Colossians 3:2, Romans 13:1  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Moving Toward Spiritual Discernment-4

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Sep 15, 2020

4 of ? The apostle John sheds light on the need for Spiritual Discernment in the Church. Spiritual Discernment is a necessity in the Church. •But How is it to be achieved/accomplished? Moving(yourself, the Church, & others) toward spiritual discernment recognizes...

MOVING TOWARD SPIRITUAL DISCERNMENT-IV—1John 3:10--4:21 Attention: I have a west-facing window in my office that looks over across 1st St. If something I find interesting happens outside, I put on my glasses because I am near-sighted. I do that so I can clearly see what is transpiring. I might ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:14

Denomination: Baptist

James 4:7-5:6 Series

Contributed by Michael Larsen on Oct 21, 2020

Pride vs. Humility

Open your bibles to James Chapter 4. As we continue our series in the Book of James entitled Faith That Works. We have been quoting R. Kent Hughes who says “one thing is clear about the book of James—the dominant theme is; Faith that is real works practically in one's life. Faith that is true, ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Still Came Part 4

Contributed by Greg Nance on Dec 23, 2012

Jesus coming has impacted everything! May we keep Christ as our central focus of life.

Video: flash mob Christmas in the mall (Google youtube Christmas Flash mob) This world would certainly be a different place if Jesus had not come, would it not? Can you even imagine? First of all, this church would not exist. The New Testament would not exist. Christmas and Easter would not ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas - 4 Ps’ Of Messiah And Beyond...

Contributed by Suresh Manoharan on Dec 24, 2012

To focus on the oft-quoted Messianic Prophecy of Isaiah 9:6-7 in order to understand and appreciate the magnitude of greatness of the one and only Messiah

CHRISTMAS - 4 PS’ OF MESSIAH For to us a Child is born, to us a Son is given, and the government will be on His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 9:6-7

Denomination: *other