Sermons on Exalted Servant:

Bending God's Ear Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Dec 21, 2007

God provides every encouragement for us to pray fervently.

Scripture Introduction We have elevated (in the last centuries) the democratic ideal as the “desire of all nations.” Unfortunately, insisting on the equality of all people seems to denigrate thoughts of God. Rather than high and holy, he is now low and chummy. Instead of a “consuming fire,” he is ...read more

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

A Life Transformed By The Lamb Series

Contributed by Mike Cleveland on Jan 2, 2008

Simon was a very impetuous man. He was unstable, impulsive, spontaneous. Sinking Sand. It was Simon who followed Jesus for 3 years then denied Him 3 times. Shifting sands. He promised “though all forsake you Jesus, I never will” and then he promised the l

John Hiebert was a bank robber. It is said that he had robbed more than 30 banks in his lifetime before getting caught and put into prison. In prison he became a Christian simply through reading one of the prison Bibles and submitting to the Lordship of Jesus Christ. One day he wrote to his mother. ...read more

Scripture: John 1:42

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Confident When He Comes

Contributed by Norman Lawrence on Jul 4, 2007

Message dealing with the greatest event to take place in the future... the Rapture of the Church. Deals with the importance of being ready.

Confident When He Comes 1 John 2:28 And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. (1 John 2:28) Throughout the history of this country, there have been many events that have produced bold headlines in our ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 2:28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

An Awesome Journey Series

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 2, 2007

John gives us God’s view of salvation coming into the world. Jesus, the Son of God, undertook an awesome journey for the redemption of humankind.

Subject: "An Awesome Journey" Text: John 1:1-14 The gospel of John is considered by many to be the deepest and most spiritual book in the Bible. John had one goal in mind, to inspire faith in Jesus Christ as the Son of God. In the Gospel of John, the writer gives us a more complete revelation of ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Shine On! Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 7, 2010

A study of chapter 4 verses 1 through 14

Zechariah 4: 1 – 14 Shine On! 1 Now the angel who talked with me came back and wakened me, as a man who is wakened out of his sleep. 2 And he said to me, “What do you see?” So I said, “I am looking, and there is a lampstand of solid gold with a bowl on top of it, and on the stand seven lamps ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Truly And Sincerely

Contributed by Bradford Robinson on Sep 23, 2002

How honest is your faith? This sermon takes a look at the sincerity of our faith and why often others question the sincerity of many so called Christians.

Bob Woodward Carl Bernstein won the Pulitzer Prize for their coverage of the Watergate scandal back in 1973. The New York Times calls Bob Woodward the most famous investigative reporter in America. And as an investigative reporter, the one thing Bob Woodward is above all else, he is a trained ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Methodist

The Purpose-Full Church: In Worship Series

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Nov 14, 2003

5 of 18 messages on moving toward greater health as a church.

The Purpose-full Church: In Worship (NTC4T-5) I. Defining the Purposes of the Church A. Worship 1. The primacy of worship 2. Celebrating 3. Honoring Introduction The story is told about a conversation between a pastor and young boy in a certain congregation. This particular congregation loved ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:16, Romans 15:5-11

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Keep The Fire Burning!

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Oct 8, 2002

The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord.

Keep the Fire Burning! Thesis: The fire on the altar of our hearts must be kept burning for the Lord. Text: Lev. 6:8-14 NIV Leviticus 6:8-14 8. The LORD said to Moses: 9. "Give Aaron and his sons this command: `These are the regulations for the burnt offering: The burnt offering is to ...read more

Scripture: Leviticus 6:8-14, 1 Chronicles 29:10-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Jealousy, Joy & Justice Series

Contributed by David Lewis on Dec 20, 2006

The Greatness of John the Baptist

Introduction What marks people out as being great? Power, wealth, Courage, humility, success. We see this morning that John was a great man. He was humble, he had great joy and he was courageous enough to give a message of justice and judgement that was certainly not palatable to his hearers ...read more

Scripture: John 3:22-36

Denomination: Congregational

How Far Can You Go On Empty

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Aug 29, 2007

This message is a challenge to prayer instead of the busy-ness of church life.

Amos 4:4 KJV Come to Bethel, and transgress; at Gilgal multiply transgression; and bring your sacrifices every morning, and your tithes after three years: Amos 5:4-6 KJV For thus saith the LORD unto the house of Israel, Seek ye me, and ye shall live: [5] But seek not Bethel, nor enter into ...read more

Scripture: Amos 4:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

In The Silence Series

Contributed by Robert Higgins on Sep 18, 2007

One way we can improve our worship experience corporately, is to meet with God more fully and intimately each day of the week. The fullest encounter of God is found not just in His presence, but encountering His glory.

Encountering God – Part 3: “In the Silence” Quote from Children’s Letters to God. "Dear God, Is Pastor Bill a friend of yours, or do you just know him through business? Donny" Why did we do testimonies? Testimonies are for praise. Praise is about what God has done. Worship is about who God ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 33:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

A Giant Sized Attitude

Contributed by Tim Patrick on Apr 24, 2009

Learn to develop a Godly attitude as you examine the story of David and Goliath.

Today I want to begin a series of messages about attitude. Our attitude is such a powerful force in our lives. Your attitude will build you up or tear you down. We are living in an economic and social environment when it is vitally important that we find a positive God based attitude. Everywhere ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:26-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Bitter Cup Of Gethsemane Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on Mar 24, 2014

Jesus drank the bitter cup of Gethsemane which contained the wrath of God which we deserved!

Mark 14:32-42 The Bitter Cup of Gethsemane Also; Matthew 26:36-46; Luke 22:39-46; Mark 14:32-42 (LK Jesus went out as usual to the Mount of Olives, and his disciples followed him.) They went to a place called Gethsemane, and Jesus said to his disciples, “Sit here while I pray.” 33 He ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:32-42

Denomination: Baptist

"Our Place Of Refuge” (Part 1)

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Jan 2, 2022

The Cities of Refuge are a foreshadow of God’s plan of salvation through Jesus Christ. But how do they resemble Jesus as our refuge? We will explore their names and how they reveal the character of Jesus Christ. And when put together, they reveal how sufficient He is in providing that refuge.

Our Place of Refuge (Part 1) Watch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPOYN68DzZg As we enter into the year 2022, the uncertainty of what we might expect is palatable. Literally,f we can taste the uncertainty as another wave of the COVID virus, or what is being called the Omicron strain, is now ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 35:6-24, Deuteronomy 19:1-13, Psalm 91:2, Proverbs 18:10

Denomination: Foursquare

The Peril Of Pluralism

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Apr 23, 2018

This is a reworking of a previous sermon with new headings and title.

“The Perils with Pluralism!” John 14:1-6 John 14:1 Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me. 2 In my Father's house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you. I go to prepare a place for you. 3 And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come ...read more

Scripture: John 14:1-6

Denomination: Baptist