Sermons on Evidence Not Seen:

All These Things Are Against Me

Contributed by Charles Holt on Aug 8, 2001

This message focuses on Jacob’s complaint as seen in the title. We learn, as he learned, it was not so. Brief mention is made of Paul’s triumph over his difficulties. There are lessons and applications for our daily Christian walk.

Charles W. Holt email: cholt@gt.rr.com ALL THESE THINGS ARE AGAINST ME By Charles W. Holt But I would ye should understand, brethren, that the things which happened unto me have fallen out rather unto the furtherance of the gospel; (Phil. 1:12) And Jacob their father said unto them, Me ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:36

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Shadow Of The Cross Over The Incarnation

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Apr 13, 2001

The full significance of the Incarnation is only seen when its dark side is understood - in the Sign of a Sword to Mary’s heart, the Symbol of Myrrh as an offering from the wise men and the Sorrow of Rachael over her dead children.

If the message of the Incarnation, the coming of Jesus into human experience, had to be condensed into a single sentence it couldn’t be bettered than the words of John: "He came to his own home and his own people received him not" (1:11). In the opening verses of his Gospel, John had already ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

His Witness

Contributed by Darryl Muse on Oct 18, 2000

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Witness…to furnish proof of…to have personal or direct cognizance of …one asked to be present at a transaction ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Transformation - Four Lessons From Paul.

Contributed by John Gullick on Nov 18, 2003

A sermon that begins with a small script - acted or read and discussess four keys to transformation as seen in Saqul’Pauls Damascus road experience. I left in a couple of NIV studies on Paul for those who may find it helpful.

Tom – Your tea is on the table!!!!! Yes, yes!!! I’m coming – be there in a minute. Tom , I’ve been slaving over a hot stove you get here this minute young man!!!! Yes – I have only one more nut to put on Mum then I’ll be there!!! Tom – What are you doing? Well I lost the nut – it must be here ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Series

Contributed by Warren Lamb on Jun 23, 2007

Today we have the first occasion where Matthew uses the word parable. And, as we have seen in the past, the first time that something occurs in the Bible is very important to note and pay special attention to.

The Kingdom Of Heaven Is Like… – Part 1 The Parable Of The Sower And The Seed Matthew 13:1-23 The very first phrase of the first verse of our passage today says a great deal about our Lord and His approach to ministry. We have already seen what a full day He has had. We know from the flow of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Season Of Celebration Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Oct 15, 2011

A recovery of the Word of God among the people of God as a whole as seen through: 1) The Communication (Nehemiah 8:1–6), 2) The Clarification (Nehemiah 8:7–8), and 3) The Celebration (Nehemiah 8:9–12)

Occupations began yesterday (Saturday), in Vancouver and in other cities across Canada as a continuation of something known as "The Occupy Movement" (TOC). Just a few short months ago, staff members at Adbusters magazine watched, rapt, as scores of ordinary Egyptians took to the streets to depose a ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 8:1-12

Denomination: Other

Prove It!!

Contributed by Chad Taylor on Apr 12, 2010

Resurrection Sunday! Jesus is Alive!! Hallelujah! This sermon looks back at the resurrection and the responses of the disciples the first time Jesus appeared to them. Thomas was the one disciple that didn't see Jesus originally and doubted the others seen

Introduction A tax accountant told our son about a guy who wanted to declare the loss of his Lincoln Navigator SUV on his tax return. The accountant told the man that insurance usually takes care of things like that and wondered what happened. Here is the story. In the winter some guys decided to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:14-39

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When God Is Your Glory Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Nov 20, 2008

What a glorious God of splendor we serve! The city which God establishes will not be darkened by human failure or natural inadequacy. The presence of God in Zion will create external & internal light. God’s splendor will be seen & experienced.

ISAIAH 60:19-22 WHEN GOD IS YOUR GLORY [Revelation 21:23-24; 22:5] What a glorious God of splendor we serve! The city which God establishes will not be darkened by human failure or natural inadequacy. The presence of God in Zion will ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 60:19-22

Denomination: Baptist

A New Beginning For You!

Contributed by Ryan Peters on Jan 2, 2010

It is important that we realize that God desires to bless His children. We are ready to embark upon the best, most prosperous years we have seen thus far. Get ready Get Ready Get Ready!

A New Beginning For You! Intro: End of one beginning of the New • We can look back • Next year I want to look back at the best year so far • God has been Good to me. • No matter how good or bad 2009 was 2010 is here and God has a New Beginning for you. Some of us need it…. Stagnant… • Lets get in ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:18-19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Becoming God’s Catalyst For Changed Lives – Part 2 Series

Contributed by Dan Proctor on Feb 1, 2016

The past few weeks, we have seen from God’s Word that God’s heart and desire is not for us to simply be a church that exists for us, but to be a church that exists to glorify Him and serve others.

Becoming God’s Catalyst For Changed Lives – Part 2 John 4 Introduction: 1. Last week, we began studying John 4, focusing on Christ’s encounter with the Samaritan woman at the well. 2. The past few weeks, we have seen from God’s Word that God’s heart and desire is not ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-54

Denomination: Bible Church

Making The Best Of A Bad Situation

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Feb 17, 2014

God takes the disadvantages of our dead ends and uses them as an opportunity to propel His plan into the spectrum of His greater glory and our greater good, as seen in the discourse between the disciples and Christ prior to His ascension.

Have you ever felt like you were at the end of your rope? - Seeming possibilities--crushed. - Dreams—deferred. - Hopes—handcuffed. - Hands—tied. - Predicaments—problematic. - Vision—diminished. - Life—over We are living in perilous times. And what tends to add ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

A Faithful God

Contributed by John Akosile on May 26, 2008

Characteristics of God. As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and labour of love, • Diligence and perseverance, Hope – an anchor of the soul, both sure and ste

A faithful God By Pastr Olawale Akosile (REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD,FOUNTAIN OF LIFE CHAPEL, KETU,LAGOS) Heb 6; 10-18 Characteristics of God ch 6 con’t As we have seen this chapter teaches us about the characteristics that Christians should display: • Love to the Brethren – your work and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:10-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Foundation Of The Word Of God Series

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Dec 2, 2014

The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as seen in Acts give us not only the story of the church’s early days, but also the essentials that must be part of any church.. At the very core of the these essentials is the Word of God.

Church Essentials: Part One The Foundation of the Word of God Acts 2:41-47 The opening chapters of the New Testament church, as recorded in Acts provide us with not only the history of the church’s early days, they also lay out the essentials that should be part of the church today. At the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:41-47

Denomination: Baptist

Masculine Man: How Does A Godly Man Look Like. Series

Contributed by Louis Mare on Jul 20, 2024

Over the years I have seen and learned a lot. What we currently seeing and happening in the world in how men see themselves, how women see men has had a huge cultural and societal shift.

Well, it is good to be with you all today. As we said last week we are starting a new series on biblical relationships. Now for those who know me, I really love to look at the Old Testament stories and how they still shape and show how relevant they are today. So, I want to kick of the series doing ...read more

Scripture: James 1:5, 1 Corinthians 10:12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Divorce, Children And Wealth

Contributed by I. Grant Spong on Mar 6, 2024

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19.

Do our churches avoid talking about divorce and money because we are embarrassed? Should children be seen and not heard? Let’s examine what Jesus has to say about these important topics in Matthew 19. Divorce What was the question that the Pharisees asked? When Jesus finished saying these ...read more

Denomination: Baptist