Sermons on Evil One:

For God's Glory

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Jan 7, 2009

How to glorify God?

Mary and Martha sent word to Jesus that their brother Lazarus was sick. And He did not go immediately to him but waited. In Jesus mind it was clear that Lazarus sickness was to demonstrate the glory of God and that His Son Jesus may be glorified. While Jesus’ disciples are perplexed to understand ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Commited To The Cause

Contributed by Richard Laraviere on Aug 5, 2008

Fourth of July message

Committed to the cause Text: Heb. 11:32-33, 37-40 Opening: 1. In two days, we will celebrate, Independence day, July 4th and it is indeed honorable to honor those who sacrificed so much to se this nation through 2. I want to look at what it was that literally made these men, and not only ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:32-40

Denomination: Mennonite

Sacrifice

Contributed by Jerry Falwell on Sep 22, 2009

Ten reasons to sacrifice.

Sacrifice 1. It is not a sacrifice if you have not willing given it up. Many people think that they are sacrificing for God if they are not driving a Cadillac, not living in the riches part of town, or not wearing the finest clothes. However, they are not able to have the best; so it is not a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:43-44

Denomination: Baptist

Priorities, Priorities, Priorities!

Contributed by Warner Pidgeon on Sep 23, 2009

A short sermon looking at the priorities Jesus sets in this Bible reading and asking what our priorities are. My prayer is that His priorities will be ours.

Priorities, priorities, priorities! I wonder how you react to hearing those three words, or was it one word? Are you thinking ’time management’? Do you have a ’to-do list’? Do you wonder if you have got your priorities right? Would you like more time for those things you consider to be top ...read more

Scripture: Mark 9:30-37

Denomination: Anglican

How To Be Joyful In Any Situation

Contributed by Bradley Kellum on Sep 23, 2009

"In everything give thanks". Sound impossible? Paul shares with us the secrets of being joyful in any situation we face in life.

“How To Be Joyful In Any Situation” “Give thanks in everything, for this is God’s will (for you) in Christ Jesus.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:18 (CSB) Thoughts on Gratitude: 1. Gratitude is the attitude that keeps my life flying at a steady altitude regardless of the storm I’m in. 2. Being thankful is ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Denomination: Baptist

How To Get Your Prayers Answered Series

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on May 2, 2008

Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.”

How to Get Your Prayers Answered Key Verse: John 15:7, “If you abide in me, and My words abide in you, you will ask what you desire, and it shall be done for you.” What are some reasons why we sometimes don’t get our prayers answered? 1. You do not ask, so you do not receive. 2. We sometimes fail ...read more

Scripture: John 15:7

Denomination: Baptist

Sacred Community Series

Contributed by Allen James on Nov 6, 2009

God desires to create sacred communities who are wholly devoted to Him.

OPENING ILLUSTRATION: ARRIVING TO FIND THINGS MUCH WORSE THAN EXPECTED INTRODUCTION: As Ezra returns from Babylon to Jerusalem he discovers the people have a serious SIN PROBLEM. Rather than becoming a SACRED COMMUNITY they had become a COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY who had wandered from the words of ...read more

Scripture: Ezra 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Revival-The Praying Series

Contributed by Robert Rhodes on Nov 19, 2009

It takes prayer to get the power for real revival.

Several days ago I was walking and thinking about the pain of so many people. addiction-divorce-joblessness-financial difficulties and even some are homeless At that time I knew of two different families with no income and about to be evicted. The stress, depression and pain are everywhere. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

A Thanksgiving View

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Nov 30, 2009

v.1 I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. Six QUESTIONS ❶ Who, ❷ What, ❸ Whom, ❹ When, ❺ How, ❻ Why

Definition:- Thanksgiving — To make acknowledgment with praise - Praise found nearly 200x in the Psalms Psalm 69:30KJV I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify him with thanksgiving. Psalm 147:7KJV Sing unto the LORD with thanksgiving; sing praise upon the harp ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Exodus 17 - What Has God Already Placed In Your Hands? So Use That! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Dec 28, 2009

God can use an ordinary rod in Moses hands. What resources are in my hand? What will God use in my life to enable me to find the victory I need in the circumstances I face? Am I willing to support my leaders?

Exodus 17 - What’s that in your hand? Use that! 1. AM I WILLING TO BE TESTED IN YOUR FAITH? "Am I willing to trust in God when I face problems and crisis points in my life? Am I willing to go to Him in prayer for the answers I need on a daily basis?" In Exodus 17 God leads His people to a place ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 17:1-16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christians Effectively Minister Series

Contributed by Daniel Villa on Jun 30, 2008

Christians are called to make mature disciples in the power of the Holy Spirit and the word

CHRISTIANS EFFECTIVELY MINISTER A CHRISTIAN IS… Colossians 1:24-2:3 OBJECTIVE: Christians are called by God to minister to others and He equips them to minister effectively. Let’s begin today’s message by correcting a misunderstanding of ministry: MINISTRY BELONGS TO PASTORS AND CHRISTIAN ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Power...for What? Series

Contributed by Charles Wallis on Jul 8, 2008

Being full of the Holy Spirit’s power is important, but we need to know what for.

Power…For what? Acts 1:8 We need the power of the Holy Spirit, but we need to understand what that means. The clearest sign of the baptism in the Holy Spirit is…POWER For what? To witness for Jesus Christ. Where the Holy Spirit is, people will be coming to Christ. We can experience the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

Revival Part 3 Series

Contributed by Chris Norton on Jul 24, 2008

Do you want to see mighty works of God in your life? Do you want to see great miracles? Then get in the will of God. Obey what he tells you. Then and only then can you have these results.

REVIVAL (Part 3) Ezekiel 37 How do you know if your bones are getting dry? 1. When there is no desire for Bible study and prayer. 2. When spiritual conversation embarrasses you or is avoided. 3. When you rationalize sin. 4. When you can quote scripture and attend service, but it doesn’t make a ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 37:1-28

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Does Heaven Look Like?

Contributed by Daniel Haas on Jul 26, 2008

This is what heaven looks like: - Heavenly hope is growing like a mustard seed even against our gardening esthetics - Heaven is as powerful as yeast and as sinful and dirty as well - Heaven is as valuable as a hidden treasure - and we should long to ge

Matt 13:31-33, 44-52 - Have you understood all this? Sure I understood: The mustard seed is about growth - This pictures teaches us that Heaven is growing in our midst and that we can grow as well - Like the Ugly Duckling or Phoenix from the Ashes - Little things can achieve a lot - like a word ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:31-52

Denomination: Congregational

Beyond Thanksgiving (2 Of 2 In Series) Series

Contributed by Everett Mccoy on Aug 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is Powerful (see message 1) but praise takes us to the next level.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name. Psalms 100:4 (KJV) Review of last week – the Power of Thanksgiving What is Implied? I am blessed I am not the source of my blessing I have identified the source I am acting on ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:4

Denomination: Pentecostal