Sermons on Faith In Gods Promises:

The Prodigal's Father

Contributed by Kevin Queen on Jan 3, 2001

an examination of the love of God as seen in the Prodigal

Audience: Tax Collectors and sinners Why did Jesus eat with sinners Jesus told them the parable of the prodigal son. And the point was: I don’t eat with sinners because I like sin. I eat with sinners because I am the love of God welcoming home poor, helpless, diseased sinners -- forgiving them, ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When You're In Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The characteristics of true love.

When You’re In Love 1 John 4:9 - 10 I. What love is not - Love is not a feeling - Love is not an emotion - Love is not an act II. How do I know when it’s love - Love consumes - we are always on God’s heart is the reverse true? - Love is blind - God sees each of us as His creation...do ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:9-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Father's Love

Contributed by Carl Willis on Apr 14, 2001

The enduring love of our Heavenly Father.

A Father’s Love Luke 15:11-32 I. The father gave his son freedom to choose A. Even though the son’s actions were impulsive, the father did not stand in the way - The father respected his son’s independence enough to let him choose his own way - man chooses his own destiny - The ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

It Will Never Work

Contributed by Keith Broyles on Jul 17, 2001

God’s grace can overcome.

Last Wednesday, while we were in Louisiana, Christopher introduced us to his new favorite television program. It even has surpassed wrestling in his mind, thanks be to God. Unfortunately, when he comes back home it will probably switch back. We don’t get the Learning Channel on the cable and ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 5:1-14

Denomination: Methodist

Give Thanks To Our Heavenly Father

Contributed by Christopher Raiford on Nov 28, 2002

Thanksgiving Day sermon that focuses on the blessings of Christ as our only Savior from Sin.

Thanksgiving Day, 2002 James 1:16-17 16 Don’t be deceived, my dear brothers. 17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows. Give Thanks to our Heavenly Father 1. For good and perfect gifts 2. For a good ...read more

Scripture: James 1:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

Have You Believed The Love?

Contributed by Jim Grinnell on Dec 10, 2002

If we really believed God’s love for us, how would it change us?

Have You Believed the Love? December 8, 2002 TEXT: 1 John 4:8-19 (key verse 16-18) PURPOSE: Reassurance of God’s love for each one of us SEMINAL: If we really knew we were loved . . . How has He loved us . . . Have you believed the love? INTRO: If we really knew we were loved by God . . ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:8-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Great Extent Of God's Concern For His Children

Contributed by Kenneth Trent on Dec 30, 2002

This outline sets forth the fact that God is concerned about the "little things" as well as the "big things" that confront His children.

THE GREAT EXTENT OF GOD’S CONCERN FOR HIS CHILDREN “And when the servant of the man of God arose early and went out, there was an army surrounding the city with horses and chariots. And his servant said to Elisha, ‘Alas, my master! What shall we do? So he answered, ‘Do not fear, for those who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:31-32, 2 Kings 6:15-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Did God See On 9/11

Contributed by Ken Kersten on Nov 12, 2002

Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." On September 11, 2001 we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when life happened, and it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable.

What did God See on September 11, 2001? Turn to 2 Peter 3:9 Someone once said, "Life is what really happens on your way to your dreams." A year ago this Wednesday we were a nation on it’s way to it’s dreams when Life happened. And it happened in the most horrendous way imaginable. And many of ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 3:9

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Moses - When God Won't Go Away - Here's Your Sign Series

Contributed by Bob Groves on Nov 12, 2002

ABout running from God & how God won’t let us go.

If you were God & were Picking leading Roles for the Bible Stories – Who Would You Pick? What would they Look Like? Pretty people...Together...Going the right direction... Sinners? Drunks? Murderers? Thieves? Prostitutes? Rebels? Nobodies? What would you use as a Sign to get their ...read more

Scripture: Luke 12:48

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Does God Choose Left Handed Leaders?

Contributed by David Petticrew on Nov 15, 2002

God uses our weaknesses for his glory.

Judges 3:12-30 1 Corinthians 1:18-31 Judges 3:15 ‘Again the Israelites cried out to the Lord, and he gave them a deliverer, Ehud, a left handed man, the son of Gera the Benjamite.’ Introduction Bean was small and insignificant, or so everyone thought. That was how he got his name. He was a street ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18-31, Judges 3:12-30

Denomination: Holiness

Mona Lisa - Priceless And Unique

Contributed by Owen Bourgaize on Nov 2, 2002

Everyone is priceless and unique in god’s sight - see story and picture of the Mona Lisa.

PRICELESS AND UNIQUE I’ve got something priceless and unique to show you. What do you think it is? The Mona Lisa. This is one of the world’s famous art treasures. It’s hung in the Paris art museum, the Louvre. It’s so famous it’s got a room to itself, with special lighting and security guards. ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

4 Keys To True Worship

Contributed by Terry Hensley on Jan 16, 2002

There are many ingredients in True Worship, but there are 4 most notable.

We are told all throughout the Holy Bible that we are to Love and Worship God, and we are given a complete step by step method of how we are to Love God, but never given a complete set of instructions of how to worship God. What is meant by the term Worship? Do we really understand what Worship is? ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 95:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

The Lord Who Comforts

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Nov 26, 2001

God is in control of time and circumstances to achieve His purposes, and He understands your life hurts and sorrows.

Today we are going to look closely at one particular event in Jesus’ ministry. This event helps us understand the heart of Jesus for us. It had happened suddenly. In the town of Bethany, Lazarus, brother of Mary and Martha and friend of Jesus, fell sick. The sisters tried their best to help him ...read more

Scripture: John 11:1-19

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?

Contributed by Gino Cascieri on Nov 30, 2001

This sermon brings out how often times as Christians we rush out of church so fast that we leave Jesus behind.

"Have You Left Jesus In The Church House?" Text: Luke 2:41-52 Intro: Ø Very little information is given of Jesus’ childhood in the scriptures. Ø Here Luke gives us an incident when Jesus was 12. Ø In our passage we have the story of Mary and Joseph going with Jesus to Jerusalem for the feast of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:41-52

Denomination: Baptist

Hunger And Thirst

Contributed by Maximiliano Zapata on Dec 22, 2001

Wanting to be righteous, should be like wanting food.

Not very long ago there was a fad that was sweeping the country like a wild fire. People where doing it everywhere. In the cities as well as in the country. I mean it was so wide spread that if you were 100 miles from nowhere and you happened to encounter someone driving by chances are ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:5

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ