Sermons on Failing The Lord:

The Pleasure Of The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 12, 2010

There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure

Intro: There is a difference between the "will of the Lord" and the "pleasure of the Lord." There are times when God may allow a thing and yet take no pleasure with it. We ought to be truly interested in whatever our Lord takes pleasure in. If He has no pleasure in a thing, neither should His ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:10

Denomination: *other

Rejoicing In The Lord

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

May we thank God for the joy we could have even in a troubled world. May we rejoice in His promise of future joy with Jesus. May we indeed realize what Nehemiah said, “the joy of the Lord is our strength!” (Neh. 8:10). May we ever rejoice daily and consci

Intro: Can you read the newspaper or listen to the news and rejoice? (Sample typical news) Discouraging isn’t it? Only a true Christian can rejoice due to his special joy in the Lord (Phil. 4:4). Even after reading and hearing of bad news, we can still “rejoice in the Lord” because we have also ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 4:1-7, Philippians 3:1-6

Denomination: *other

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Keith Peters on Jul 9, 2011

Describes the benefits of fearing God.

The Fear of the LORD "Come, ye children, hearken unto me: I will teach you the fear of the LORD." (Psalm 34:11) REFLECTION: God promises much to those who will learn an appropriate fear of Him: > "by the fear of the LORD men depart from evil." (Prov 16:6) > "The fear of the LORD tendeth to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 34:11

Denomination: Baptist

A Servant Of The Lord

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Jul 10, 2011

A servant is a person who is under submission to another. For Christians, this means submission to our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. As His bondservants there are four qualities that we should possess.

A Servant of the Lord Deuteronomy 10:12 “And now, Israel, what doth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to fear the LORD thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the LORD thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul.” A servant is a person who is under submission to ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 10:12

Denomination: Baptist

Beseech The Lord

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 24, 2011

How a leper received a blessing, one that we will never forget about, and how Jesus has the power to do the same for you.

Mathew 8:1-4 “When he was come down from the mountain, great multitudes followed him.” Great multitudes have not ceased to exist – people are still following Jesus and following his teachings every day. Jesus is the way to the likeness of the spirit of God. Most of us know that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-7

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fear Of The Lord

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 31, 2011

Many love the Lord but do not have the fear of the Lord in their heart. They take God for granted and treat Him with contempt. We need to honour Him with reverence and respect.

The church was enjoying the presence of the Lord, since Pentecost. • Acts 4:32-35 says all the believers were one in heart and mind. They shared everything they had. Needs were met. The apostles continued to preach with great power. The church was doing well. Acts 4:36-37 Joseph, a Levite ...read more

Scripture: Acts 5:1-11

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Ministered To The Lord

Contributed by Tom Feola on Jun 25, 2012

As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches.

Ministered To The Lord As the early church came together you see one set of words that run throughout the book of Acts and that is "ONE ACCORD" We today need to walk this way and see the power of God in our churches. Acts 13:1-4 (NKJV) 1 Now in the church that was at Antioch there were certain ...read more

Scripture: Acts 13:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praise The Lord

Contributed by Glenn Newton on Jul 7, 2012

A challenge to make God the object of our Praise, to be the image of Christ to a broken world, and to Trust God in a Crazy world.

Praise the Lord! July 7, 2012 Text: Psalm 147: 1-6 1 Praise the LORD. How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! 2 The LORD builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. 3 He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. 4 He determines the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 147:1-6

Denomination: Nazarene

Ascribe To The Lord

Contributed by Jose R. Hernandez on Apr 9, 2011

As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day.

As we all know, in approximately three weeks this country will be celebrating Thanksgiving Day. In all reality this is a very beautiful tradition as it was established by the colony of pilgrims that was formed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, with only one purpose; the purpose of this date of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:6-8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Seeing The Lord Series

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Apr 23, 2011

A sermon for Easter Sunday 2011

John 20: 1 – 18 / Seeing the Lord Intro: Have you ever play those kind of mind games where you are presented with a scene, and you have to figure out what happened to make that scene the way that it is by asking questions that can only be answered with a “yes” or “no”? Here is just one example: ...read more

Scripture: John 20:1-18

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

He Is Lord

Contributed by Jon Miller on Mar 1, 2011

Part of a series on the Gospel of John. This message looks at the various reactions people had to Jesus and His Lordship.

He is Lord John 18:1 There is a difference between actions and reactions our actions tell a lot about us, but our actions can also be deceptive. The actions of the pharisees was deceptive, they played the part of being righteous like the best Broadway actors. Our reactions tell the truth about ...read more

Scripture: John 18:1

Wait On The Lord Series

Contributed by Elder Jonathan Morrison on Mar 16, 2011

When the Enemy begins to attack us we need to learn how to Wait On The Lord

Psalms 27; 14 14Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. Lamentations 3; 24-26 24The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him. 25The LORD is good unto them that wait ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lord's Supper Series

Contributed by Archie Norman on Apr 18, 2016

study in I Corinthians

The Lord's Supper I Corinthians 11:17-34 1. Problem - a good thing has bad effects 2. Person - (vs. 23) Jesus left out 3. Plan (vs. 23-25) *Symbolic *Reminder 4. Purpose (v. 26) Connect 1st and 2nd coming 5. Precept (vs. 27-31) *Concern - v. 27 *Confession - v. 28 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Denomination: Baptist

The Voice Of The Lord

Contributed by D Marion Clark on Apr 20, 2016

With displays of the power of nature, it seems appropriate to turn to Scripture to provide us with lessons from nature’s storms. You may not have had to face hurricanes lately, but all of us have, and will, face our share of storms in our lives.

Psalm 29 The Voice of the Lord 11/21/04 D. Marion Clark Introduction I first preached this sermon to my congregation in Florida. At that time two hurricanes had struck the state – Hurricane Charley, then hurricane Frances, which passed over our community. Florida had never been hit by ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Rejoice In The Lord

Contributed by David Radcliff on May 4, 2016

There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new creatures, who enjoy new delights.

REJOICE IN THE LORD. PSALM 33:1-12. Charles Spurgeon said, “There are abundant reasons why God's people should rejoice in the Lord. The source of the believer's joy is not in the world, nor in themselves, but in the Lord. They sing unto Him a new song, because they have been made new ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 33:1-12

Denomination: Baptist