Sermons on Exile Hope:

Why God Chooses Man?

Contributed by Patrick Usifo on Sep 7, 2017

No man has the capacity to choose God. And none can explain why God makes choices in the first place. It follows that He must choose those that will show His praise and glory.

Chosen of God Text: Ephesian 1:1-4 Who can explain Christianity? Any man that claims to have the answer is grossly mistaken. Christianity that can be explained is not real but lacking the substance of truth. Christianity has a depth and height that no man can fathom. Moreover, today’s sermon is ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Was Messy But I Made It Through!

Contributed by Myron Leach on Sep 12, 2017

The life of a believer is often filled with many highs and lows but God always finds us where we are and will bring us to a place of safety and security.

“It Was Messy but I Made It Through” Psalm 40: 1-2 (NIV) 1 I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to me and heard my cry. 2 He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. I have been in rough places in my life that I ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

Prayers Of Desperation

Contributed by Anthony Zibolski on Nov 7, 2017

when we are desperate for God; God begins to do amazing things in our lives.

Prayers of desperation 1 Samuel 1:1-21 Introduction- I have titled the sermon today Prayer desperation. Illustration- Jim Symbala (Pastor at Brooklyn Tabernacle) was in a prayer meeting when he noticed a women praying aside of him. He noticed her because in her prayer she became a little ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-21

Denomination: Nazarene

Three Words From God Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 18, 2017

God came to Ahab through a prophet to give him a word of promise, a word of caution and a word of assurance.

In the last 3 chapters of 1 Kings, the author highlighted some incidents in Ahab’s reign. • It shows the failures of King Ahab. He failed, not because God has given up on him; Ahab has chosen to ignore God. • We see Ahab’s repeated rejection of God’s Word, given through the prophets. It is not ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 20:1-30

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Enlightened Heart

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Jul 23, 2018

In Eph. 1:18 Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to make clear or inform. The Greek word Paul uses means to shine; to illuminate. Paul wants their hearts to illuminate and shine with the things he goes on to describe.

THE ENLIGHTENED HEART Eph. 1:15-21 In our passage today Paul prays that their hearts would be enlightened. To enlighten means to explain or make clear. It can also mean to tell or inform. Our hearts can be enlightened by being told something new as well as having something we know to be ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-21, 2 Peter 1:2-3, Ephesians 3:16-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Plan For Our Good

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Jul 25, 2018

God's Plan, Prosperity and Hope, Goodness

WORDS FOR LIFE - A Plan for Our Good July 29, 2018 Jeremiah 29:11 (p. 546) Introduction: “If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans.” I’m not sure how many times I’ve heard this truth…but I find humor and pain in its wisdom. Humor because I can just see my ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Strength Of Jesus

Contributed by Rick Burdette on Aug 15, 2018

The Strength of Christ to Help, Faith, Hope

WORDS FOR LIFE - The Strength of Jesus August 19, 2018 Philippians 4:13 (p. 820) Introduction: How can we be strong in the midst of circumstances that make us feel so weak? How can we face the struggles of this life victoriously when we feel so defeated? I believe with all ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cistern Challenge

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 3, 2019

The only pit we are stuck in is the one we don't recognize the hand of God reaching towards us.

In many ways, much of life is set up like the challenge. We are given a problem in life and we have to solve it. However as Christians I would suggest we also have to look at the puzzle a little differently. How will this situation demonstrate faith to those around us? Let’s face it..Everyone has 3 ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 38:7-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Depression To A Fresh Start Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 6, 2019

In spite of the fact that Prophet Elijah was one of the greatest spiritual giants of all time, he almost became a spiritual and kingdom dropout because of a combination of many factors. No matter what you're going through today, God's Word encourages you not to give up.

"And he said, I have been very jealous for the LORD God of hosts: because the children of Israel have forsaken thy covenant, thrown down thine altars, and slain thy prophets with the sword; and I, even I only, am left; and they seek my life, to take it away." 1 Kings 19:14 (KJV). The ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:5, 1 Kings 19:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Mystery Of Divine Silent Years Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

If you have prayed, fasted and still your life is not making the kind of progress you had anticipated, it could be that you are in God's season of waiting or experiencing a time of silent years, in other to enable God to release you into the breakthrough or success that He has ordained for you.

THE MYSTERY OF DIVINE SILENT YEARS “Now there was a certain man of Ramathaim Zophim, of the mountains of Ephraim, and his name was Elkanah the son of Jeroham, the son of Elihu the son of Tohu, the son of Zuph, an Ephraimite. 2 And he had two wives: the name of one was Hannah, and the name of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 1:1-2, Habakkuk 2:3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Heaven Doesnt Have A Ghetto Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 8, 2019

There's no place in this world that can be compared to the glory in Heaven.

HEAVEN DOESN'T HAVE A GHETTO. "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." John 14:2. Beloved, our Lord Jesus has gone to prepare a beautiful place for us and He is coming back soon to take us there. Are you ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:4, John 14:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

David Spares Saul's Life Again Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Oct 11, 2019

First Samuel 26:1-25 shows us the faithfulness of God's servant.

Scripture When you hear today’s Scripture reading in this sermon series on “The Life of David,” you may think that we have already covered this incident. And, indeed, it is very similar to the incident that occurred in 1 Samuel 24 where we learned how David spared Saul’s life. Some liberal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 26:1-25

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Evidence Is Right, But The Story Is Wrong Series

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Oct 11, 2019

What do you do when facing false accusations? What do you do when accusers have "fact" to destroy you. Joseph taught us how to handle false accusation.

THE EVIDENCE IS RIGHT, BUT THE STORY IS WRONG "And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her. And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:10-16, Psalm 23:5, John 7:24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Waiting

Contributed by Davon Huss on Oct 12, 2019

We are waiting with, in and through Material adapted from John Mark Hick's book called: Yet Will I Trust Him: Understanding God in a Suffering World

HoHum: There is a woman who is buried under a 175 year old oak tree in a cemetery of a church in rural Louisiana. According to this woman’s instructions, only one word is carved on the tombstone, “Waiting.” John Mark Hicks is a Church of Christ guy and he has been through loss- his first wife died ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28-39, Psalm 44:9-26

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jtv: Let's Make A Deal #2 Series

Contributed by Robert Butler on Oct 30, 2019

Where is the deal if being a Christian requires choosing tomorrow’s promises over today’s values?

As you know, last we began a message series entitled, “Jesus TV.” JTV is an imaginary cable network of programs which mimic current and former hit shows by using their names to explain biblical truth. This week’s show is, “Let’s Make A Deal!” How many of your remember the show? The show was ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational