Sermons on Failure Recovery:

The Real King Maker Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Mar 29, 2010

Exposition on perspective from Daniel 7:1-28

Text: Daniel 7:1-28, Title: The Real King-Maker, Date/Place: NRBC, 2/14/10, PM A. Opening illustration: tell the joke about the rabbi and the Pope—perspective B. Background to passage: Daniel 7 is the first of several visions and prophecies that complete the balance of the book. It is very ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

The Injustices Of Life

Contributed by Jerry Cosper on May 18, 2022

Life can throw many hard things at us. We may even be tempted to let our hope in God fade. We want to scream, “Where is the justice?” As we move along a little further in Joseph's life God would want us to be encouraged that he will always see his children through.

Today I want to talk about the injustices of life. Have you walked through a season when you couldn't seem to catch a break? Did you ever wonder if good days would ever return? Maybe you lost a job around the same time a loved one died. Or you were going through a painful divorce just as ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 39:21-23, Genesis 40:4-8, Genesis 40:20-23, Deuteronomy 32:4

Denomination: Baptist

Lasting Values On The Last Days (James 5)

Contributed by Victor Yap on Apr 4, 2019

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5)

LASTING VALUES ON THE LAST DAYS (JAMES 5) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_en Grammar Bible (English) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Bah Tatabahasa Alkitab (Indonesian) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Esp Biblia de Gramática (Spanish) https://bible.ryl.hk/web_Tag Gramatika Bibliya (Filipino) https://bible.ryl.hk ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Best Practices Series

Contributed by John Bright on Oct 17, 2022

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Teaching sheet included at end of text.

"Best Practices" Luke 11:37-54 A sermon for 7/24/22 – Seventh Sunday after Pentecost Pastor John Bright Luke 11 “44 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like graves which are not seen, and the men who walk over them are not aware of them.” 45 Then one of the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:37-54, Matthew 23:24, Philippians 2:5-8

Denomination: Methodist

Freedom In Christ

Contributed by Imelda Mesa on Oct 30, 2022

BORN-AGAIN IS NOT A RELIGION. IT IS A LIFE CHANGED BY THE POWER OF GOD, AND GOD WANTS YOU TO BREAK FREE FROM ALL THE HUNG-UPS THAT SLOW US DOWN IN CHRIST. LEAD US TO THE LIGHT THAT IS CHRIST.

(SLIDE 1) BREAK FREE: GALATIANS 5:1 – “IT IS FOR FREEDOM THAT CHRIST SET US FREE. STAND FIRM, THEN, AND DO NOT LET YOURSELVES BE BURDENED AGAIN BY A YOKE OF SLAVERY. (SLIDE 2) THE OPPOSITE OF FREEDOM IS BONDAGE! BONDAGE – subjection or slavery restraints. The basic concept of bondage is “loss of ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1

Denomination: Foursquare

Ordination Sermon - "that I May Serve You With All My Might"

Contributed by Rev. Matthew Parker on Nov 20, 2023

This is the sermon for the ordination of an inner-city pastor who had already been serving as Associate Pastor for 5 1/2 years st an inner-city mission in Toronto, Canada.

Sermon Ordination May this holy flame ever warm my [heart], that I may serve you with all my might; and let it consume in my heart all my selfish desires, that I may in all things regard not myself but you.” - John Wesley That is the favourite quote, outside of Scripture, of Arleen Gomez. If you ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:14-20, John 15:4-5, 1 Peter 2:9-10, Acts 20:28, 1 Peter 5:1-4  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Thirsty For God

Contributed by Paul Vincent on Jan 6, 2002

When we get thirsty for God He will pour His Spirit on us

Thirsty for God September 23, 2001 Text: Isaiah 44:3 Sunday Morning ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 44:3, Psalm 27:4

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Ugly, The Bad, And The Good

Contributed by Joseph Ng on Feb 26, 2001

God’s verdict on the lives of Solomon, Ahab, and Hezekiah is different from that of secular history and is what matters ultimately.

Opening: You’ve heard of the 1966 Western movie starring Clint Eastwood entitled The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. As we consider the lives of kings in the Old Testament, it will be apparent that some are ugly, bad, or good. In particular, the lives of three Hebrew kings--Solomon, Ahab, and ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 17:14-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

How The Holy Spirit Enables Us To Communicate Across Social-Cultural Barriers

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective.

1. The Holy Spirit gives us the wisdom to communicate according to peoples' social-cultural perspective. Every person has a social-cultural perspective developed through years of conditioning. The Spirit of God helps us learn how to best appeal to the aspects of each person's perspectives according ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 11:2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Sin Of Mediocrity

Contributed by Gregory Griffin on Mar 31, 2001

Outlne from Rev. 3. The danger of churches and/or individucals falling victim to complacency

Revelation 3:14-22 The sin of mediocrity Truett Cathy, founder or Chick-fil-A shows he knows what Jesus Would Do. Since 1948 he has lost millions of dollars because he will not have the restaurants open on Sunday. He has cared for children by developing the foster home system called WinShape ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 3:14-22

Denomination: Baptist

Please Help Us In New York

Contributed by Fernando Cabrera on Sep 15, 2001

Churches in New York City need desperately other churches in America to help us. We cannot do this job alone.

PLEASE HELP US IN NEW YORK CITY By Pastor Fernando Cabrera New Life Outreach International Church 2757 Morris Ave. Bronx. NY. 10468 (718) 562-2230 How can I even begin to describe to you the tragedy of the World Trade Center as a pastor who has found himself in the middle of the biggest tragedy ...read more

Relationships--Places For Support And Accountability" Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 5, 2006

We cannot be solo Christians. The Christian life is lived out in community for several reasons.

1 John 4:7-21 “Relationships—Places for Support and Accountability” INTRODUCTION The poet John Donne penned the words, “No man is an island. No man stands alone. Each man’s joy is joy to me, each man’s grief is my own.” Later his words were turn into a top selling record in the 60’s. Perhaps ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-21

Denomination: Lutheran

Recovering From Resentment

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Apr 4, 2005

Forgiving those who hurt us and moving on from that hurt is one of the most difficult and challenging tasks Christians are called to do.

Genesis 45:4-11 “Recovering From Resentment” INTRODUCTION Recently we displayed a message on our marquee that read, “God doesn’t promise us a comfortable journey, just a safe landing.” We live in hope that the last phrase of this sentence will be true. We know from experience that the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 45:4-11

Denomination: Lutheran

Forgive Us Our Trespasses, As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us Series

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on May 12, 2005

There is great power in being freed from our sin through confession and forgiveness, and in forgiving those who have sinned against us.

Matthew 6:9-15, 18:21-35 “Forgive Us Our Sins as We Forgive Those Who Have Sinned Against Us” INTRODUCTION We have heard the old saying, “Confession is good for the soul,” but for the most part, we try to ignore its message as it applies to our daily lives. We do not want to go in to the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35

Denomination: Lutheran

40 Days Of Purpose: Week 3: You Were Formed For God's Family

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 30, 2004

“When we place our faith in Christ, God becomes our Father, we become His children, other believers become our brothers and sisters, and the church becomes our spiritual family.” -Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life

A. INTRODUCTION MEMORY VERSE “. . . so in Christ, we who are many form one body, and each member belongs to all the others” (Romans 12:5) B. THE FIVE BUILDING BLOCKS FOR FELLOWSHIP “Don’t just pretend that you love others. Really love them. Hate what is wrong. Stand on the side of the good. Love ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:5-16

Denomination: Baptist