Sermons on Faith And History:

Immanuel God With Us...

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Dec 4, 2014

We long to have someone to be WITH US. God so loved us that He promised to be WITH US...

GOD IS WITH US... IMMANUEL By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com I. I HAVE NO GREATER JOY IN THE WORLD THAN TO BE WITH SOMEONE... A. Some of my greatest joys in life have been just being WITH SOMEONE... To hear their heart, to feel their pain... to laugh, to cry together... B. I love ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 7:14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Because Of The Cross

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 9, 2014

Using the general outline from Robert McGee's book "Search for Significance" this message reveals the four ways the cross overcomes the false belief systems of people living under the cloud of guilt, shame, self loathing and blame.

Because of the Cross I Corinthians 1:18 (Outline from Robert McGee, Search for Significance) INTRODUCTION: The God of the Bible is the complete opposite of the kinds of gods human beings tend to invent. The gods that humans concoct are impressive, powerful, victorious, and even dangerous. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Christmas Presence

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Dec 12, 2014

Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents but what about the presence of Jesus? Tony Abrams said, “Christmas is not about presents but His presence!” The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus.

CHRISTMAS PRESENCE INTRODUCTION: Everyone looks forward to receiving Christmas presents. The Jews had been waiting hundreds of years for their Messiah to come. The greatest Christmas present came in the presence of Jesus. 2000 years later, Jesus is still the greatest present. Tony Abrams said, ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:6-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

What Are You Doing Here Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

One of the most difficult things to do is answer God's Questions - Just ask Elijah! Yet, in this powerful question we are brought to the reality of our life!

What Are You Doing Here? 1 Kings 19:9-13 • Questions. Important Questions. Life-Changing questions. In our first message of this series, we heard Elijah ask, “How long will you limp between two opinions?” To confront this question is to recall that ‘no one can serve two ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 19:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

What Shall I Do With Jesus Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Dec 13, 2014

The question asked by Pilate is one that each of us face every day of our life as a believer in Christ. This determines whether or not we will FOLLOW Christ

What Shall I do with Jesus? Matthew 27:22-26 • Important questions for life are found all through God’s word. These questions have eternal consequences for each one of us and deserve our attention. (TEXT CALL) • Nothing is worse than injustice. Over the last several years we ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:22-26

Denomination: Baptist

When We Find It Hard To Pray

Contributed by Wayne Lawson on Jan 26, 2021

Prayer is not a mood. It is our lifeline to all that is good and must be chosen above our feelings.

TITLE: WHEN WE FIND IT DIFFICULT TO PRAY SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 8:26 / ROMANS 15:30 (This is not an original sermon, it is a combination of various ministers with my own adaptations throughout) Richard Dehaan told of a soldier who was doing guard duty on the front line in WWI. After being relieved ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:26

Denomination: Baptist

Move It And Keep On Going

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Jan 26, 2021

Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” The important thing that we must understand is that we keep moving.

Move it & Keep on Going. By Bishop Melvin L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING”- The first rule of physics states a body in motion. Martin Luther King said, “If you can't fly then run, if you can't run then walk, if you can't walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 20:11-13

Denomination: Apostolic

Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Russell Metcalfe on Feb 2, 2021

"Our lamps are going out ..." "...the love of most will grow cold..."

February 16, 1992 Exodus 27:20-21 Matthew 25:7 Our lamps are going out ... Introduction I am using The One Year Bible for personal devotions this year. February 7 there was an interesting juxtaposition of Exodus 27 and Matthew 25. There is the common theme of oil lamps and the need to keep them ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 27:20-21, Matthew 25:7

Denomination: Nazarene

The Mirror Of Life

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Jan 17, 2020

What is God saying to you today? Are you listening? We need a spiritual mirror to see life in the light of eternity. Do we often refuse to see where we really are? We often have a distorted vision of spiritual reality.

THE MIRROR OF LIFE… By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. Kyfingers@aol.com Mirror: reflects images, to see self in a clear, accurate way, gives true representation… WE NEED THE HOLY SPIRIT TO HONESTLY SEE OURSELVES IN THE LIGHT OF ETERNITY… OUR SPIRITUAL MIRROR! LISTEN? LISTENING IS A LOST ART? WHAT DO ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:12, Proverbs 29:18, Matthew 10:29

Denomination: Assembly Of God

But God Demonstrated His Own Love ... Series

Contributed by Doug Fannon on Jan 27, 2020

For whom would you die? Would you give your life for someone who disliked you? Jesus did.

But God … I have found these one of the most comforting words in the Bible. Despite my faults, and shortcoming, God loves me. God loves me, not for who I am, but in spite of who I am. ILL: Juan Zamora of Richland, Washington, owed a bill he could not pay for a charge he did not make. After ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8, Romans 5:6-11

Denomination: Baptist

God’s Weapon In The Hand Of God’s Man

Contributed by Dr. Jwt Spies on Feb 5, 2021

When God Places the Power in your Hands

In this scripture, we find an inspiring story tucked away in these couple of verses in 2nd Samuel 23. Here we find the story of Eleazar; one of David’s mighty men. In fact, there are a number of names of those soldiers who distinguished themselves in combat for David which are recorded for us her ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 23:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Walking In Love Series

Contributed by Michael Taber on Feb 9, 2021

A series of messages that suggest that walking with the Lord daily is as easy as Peter's walking on the water. If we keep our eyes fixed on Jesus we will be able to carry out the commands to walk found in Ephesians 4-6.

Here this morning we are moving our message series from Sunday nights to Sunday morning. Because I believe that this mini-series is one that our entire church needs to grapple with and I am praying that this concept will grip your heart. That when God calls you and I to walk in love, to walk in ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:1-7

Being Intentional: The Parable Of The Ten Virgins. Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Feb 9, 2021

A passage of teaching at the Fiji Officers councils 2021. This led to a discussion about what is the good oil that fuels our ministry and keeps us intentional.

Being intentional: The parable of the ten virgins. Matthew 25:1-13 At that time the kingdom of heaven will be like ten virgins who took their lamps and went out to meet the bridegroom. Five of them were foolish and five were wise. The foolish ones took their lamps but did not take any oil with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Fall Effect Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Feb 12, 2021

The first response after sin entered the world was that Adam and Eve instantaneously went from no-shame nakedness to shame-filled nakedness. Such nakedness caused them to hide themselves from each other, and also hide in fear from God.

Message Genesis 3:1-13 Why Are You Naked - The Fall Effect Let’s go right back to the beginning – to creation – and remind ourselves of some outcomes of God’s creative work. On the first day – “God saw that the light was good” (Genesis 1:3). That which was created on the second, third, fourth and ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

The First Angel In Luke Series

Contributed by John Bright on Feb 24, 2021

Working through the Gospel of Luke using consecutive expository preaching. Luke 1:8-14 This sermon fell on the First Sunday of Advent

Sermon: “First Angel in Luke” Luke 1:8-14 A sermon for November 29, 2020 Pastor John Bright Harmony & Swansonville UMC Luke 1 “8 So it was, that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division, 9 according to the custom of the priesthood, his lot fell to burn incense ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:8-14, Matthew 15:19, 1 Samuel 16:7, 1 Peter 3:3-4

Denomination: Methodist