Sermons on Fathers Will:

The Certain Decision Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Jul 26, 2009

This is week 4 of a 7 week series based on the book, the Traveler’s Gift. This week is the Certain Decision and looks at the disappoitment felt by Joshua and Caleb.

Have you ever been disappointed with the way things are turning out but still certain of where you are supposed to be going? Joshua and Caleb followed Moses out of Egypt along with the rest of the people of Israel and during that time they had watched God provide for them time and time again. It ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 13:25-33

Denomination: Wesleyan

God's House Past, Present And Future

Contributed by Sheila Crowe on Jul 28, 2009

The house that God is building is a house where His power and Son are preeminent; His presence is pursued; and His purposes is practiced.

A couple of weeks ago were read were seven men were chose to look after the Greek widows, Stephen was one of them. He was a man full of grace and power. He did great signs and wonders But opposition against him arose. Members of the Synagogue of Freeman began arguing with Stephen and his ...read more

Scripture: Acts 7:44-49

Denomination: United Methodist

How To Overcome The Drama In Your Life

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 4, 2009

There are some things and some habits that need to be lay aside if we are going to be able overcome the drama that come into our lives such as a bad attitudes, lying lips, malicious gossiping, disobedience, witchcraft, drugs, adultery, fornicatio

How to Overcome the Drama in your Life John 16:33 Topic: How to overcome the “drama in your life” There is a hip-hop singer whose name is Mary J. Blige. Mary J. Blige has a hit record that is entitled, “No More Drama.” In this song, “No More Drama”, Mary J. Blige talks about how tired she ...read more

Scripture: John 16:33

Denomination: Apostolic

The Curious Case Of A Man Named Philip

Contributed by Shane Hargrave on Aug 4, 2009

A look at the story of Philip in Acts 8. This message is one that focuses on God’s timing and takes a look at how God can bring something good from something bad.

The Curious Case of a Man Named Philip Acts 8 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button – Story of a man who was born old and grew young. That’s not such a new concept. Have you ever heard the statement… Youth is wasted on the young? I never really understood that until I got a little bit older. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-40

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Out Of Africa Series

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Aug 10, 2009

Without the involvement of the ancient Africans, we would not have Christianity with us today, much less the nation of Israel. Without Africa - you and I, we would be toast.

Note to reader: I have hot-links to various subjects in this sermon. The document with the active links can be found in PDF form at this web address: http://www.firstpresanchorage.org/Sermons.htm (The sermon is retitled "The Road Less Traveled" on this page.) May our Lord Jesus empower you as you ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:26-40

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Restore The Walls

Contributed by Nigel Martin on Aug 21, 2009

There are certain critical things in our lives that have broken down like the walls of Jerusalem were. Like Nehemiah was called to rebuild and restore the walls of the ciy so we are also called to rebuild walls that have been broken down in our lives, our

Sunday August 17, 2008 Theme: Restore the Walls Introduction Jerusalem was destroyed and temple burned on July 18, 586 B.C. (2 Kings 24). Oct 29, 539 B.C., Babylon fell to Medes and Persians. In Cyrus’ first year, he issued the decree allowing Jews to return. They made three returns: 1) ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

The Obvious Choice

Contributed by Michael Hollinger on Aug 23, 2009

Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us

The Obvious Choice Text: Year A, 12th Sunday after Pentecost (Josh 24:14-18, John 6:58 – 69) FCF: We must focus on the grateful words of life or else will miss out on the obvious goodness of God. MP: The Gospel is an obvious choice, but there are things that prevent us from making it ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 24:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Nothing Just Happens

Contributed by Bishop Johnathan Hester on Aug 28, 2009

There is a secret fraternity that exists amongst those who have been in pain that,,,that is mind-boggling,,, It transcends the color of your skin.... It transcends your background.... When you have been through certain things, you feel for other people w

Nothing Just Happens Ruth 1; 6,18 6: Then she arose with her daughters in law, that she might return from the country of Moab: for she had heard in the country of Moab how that the LORD had visited his people in giving them bread. 7: Wherefore she went forth out of the place where she was, ...read more

Scripture: Ruth 1:6-18

Denomination: Apostolic

What Does The Bible Say About Spiritual Gifts? Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 28, 2009

This sermon explores what the Bible says about spiritual gifts.

Scripture For the past three Sundays we have been looking at Romans 12:3-8, in which the Apostle Paul has been teaching us how Christians are to serve in the body of Christ. The first Sunday I gave you a general overview of the text. The second Sunday we looked at what the Bible has to say about ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:3-8

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

What's Next? What Will We Be Like In Heaven? Series

Contributed by Dennis Mcconnaughhay on Aug 31, 2009

What’s Next? What Happens after we die? Heave is an Awesome Place! Part 5 of 6

INTRODUCTION 1. What’s Next? After We die – What’s Next? 2. From our Study -- we know – Hell is an Awful Place! • Hades and Hell are far worse than anything we’ve known, or experienced or could even imagine in this life. • AND No one in Hades would ever want anyone to experience what they are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:35-57

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Jesus Is Worth The Wait

Contributed by Gerald Steffy on Sep 6, 2009

“Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.”

JESUS IS WORTH THE WAIT--Luke 2:21-39 Proposition: “Jesus is worth the wait in the incarnation as well as in the resurrection.” Objective: My purpose is to help people realize that Jesus is truly worth the wait in knowing and following Him. INTRODUCTION: There is an unforgettable story ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:21-39

Denomination: Baptist

Biblical Optimism

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8-11

Denomination: Charismatic

The God Who Sees!

Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009

In the midst of her pain and despair, God intervened for Hagar. In her experience she got a personal revelation of God as the One who Sees. This is a good reminder for anyone who feels abandoned and forgotten by God.

The God Who Sees Gen. 16 4-26-09 Intro As some of you know, I conduct mediations for people who are in conflict. Wherever you find people you find conflict. Have you noticed that? Some of the mediations I conduct are for family conflict. It’s amazing the messes people get themselves into. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 16:1-15

Denomination: Charismatic

A Call To Give Yourself To God Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Apr 18, 2009

The Apostle Paul gives us six truths that are vital for living the Christian life.

Scripture Let’s continue our study in Paul’s letter to the Romans. We are in Romans 12. Paul is now going to make a grand declaration about the first principles of Christians living. He’s going to issue a Christian manifesto on living the Christian life. You can’t get more practical—or ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Guess What? The Chruch Has Problems.

Contributed by Sheldon Boyd on Apr 22, 2009

Part of a lengthy series I am doing in the book of Philippians.

HOW TO BE A CHRISTIAN AND STILL ENJOY LIFE GUESS WHAT? THE CHURCH HAS PROBLEMS! Sunday March 30, 2008 Scripture Reference: Philippians 1:15-18a Intro. A. [] Show video clip from Apollo 13 movie. “Houston we have a problem.” Those are probably considered by many people to be immortal words. ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:15-18

Denomination: Holiness