Sermons on Feast Of First Fruits:

Wise Counsel

Contributed by Russell Brownworth on Nov 13, 2006

How can you learn to trust God?

1Naomi her mother-in-law said to her, ¡§My daughter, I need to seek some security for you, so that it may be well with you. 2Now here is our kinsman Boaz, with whose young women you have been working. See, he is winnowing barley tonight at the threshing floor. 3Now wash and anoint yourself, and ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Strength To Stand - Part One

Contributed by J. Yeargin on Nov 13, 2006

Why is it some have joy and the strength of the Lord in their lives, while others don’t?

STRENGTH TO STAND ~ Part One ~ The Armor of God There is something wonderful about becoming a Christian. The forgiveness of God is difficult for people to understand. That is, until they finally surrender their life completely to the Lord. To know first hand the saving Grace of God is life ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-13

Denomination: Assembly Of God

When You Pray When The Going Is Good

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Nov 26, 2006

Some believers think they are ’good’ Christians when they pray when times are bad... but we need to learn to pray when the times are good

Date Written: July 1, 2006 Date Preached: July 2, 2006 Where Preached: OZHBC (PM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: You Might Be a Healthy Christian if… Sermon Title: You Pray When Things Are Going Good Sermon Text: James 5:13-16 (NKJV) Introduction: In a county that was formerly a dry ...read more

Scripture: James 5:13-16

Denomination: Baptist

What Does God Want From Me? Series

Contributed by Rob Willis on Nov 27, 2006

This was part of a three month emphasis on faith, and this message focuses on what God wants from us.

Discovering the Possibilities of Faith Lesson: What Does God Want from Me? Hebrews 11:17-19 Turn to Gen. 22. Today we are wrapping up our Discovering the Possibilities of Faith campaign – it has been quite a journey over the past three months, watching many of you wrestle with issues of faith and ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:17-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Wise Men

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Nov 28, 2006

The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER THE WISE MEN TEXT: Matthew 2:1-12 The story of the Wise Men is a story of mystery, for it presents questions that we cannot answer. "Where did they come from?" We don’t know. "How many were there?" We really ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Laboring With The Gospel (Part I)

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 13, 2007

A Study of Jesus’ Parable of the Minas

Then he sent for the servants to whom he had given the money, in order to find out what they had gained with it.—Luke 19:15 LABORING WITH THE GOSPEL (Part I) Most people overlook this parable of Jesus as recorded by Luke because of its similarity to His parable of the talents, recorded in Matthew ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:11-28

Denomination: Baptist

Are We There Yet? Series

Contributed by Harley Jay Nickless on Jul 13, 2007

Just as God Called Noah to change the world, he has called us to change our world. In part 3 of "God’s Call to Change the World" we will look at the third characteristic of a world changer.

God’s Call to Change the World Part 3 Learning to Wait With God “Are We There Yet?” Genesis 7-9 Introduction The bible tells us that just as God called and used Noah to change the world, he has called us as well. And over the past two weeks we’ve observed two “world-changing” patterns or ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 7:17-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

When Life Fails To Meet Expectations

Contributed by Fred Smith on Jul 14, 2007

How to keep our faith strong when life disappoints us.

I will stand at my watch and station myself on the ramparts; I will look to see what He will say to me, and what answer I am to give to this complaint.—Habakkuk 2:1 WHEN LIFE FAILS TO MEET EXPECTATIONS Perhaps the hardest thing for a Christian to do is to stand on his faith in God when life is ...read more

Scripture: Habakkuk 2:1

Denomination: Baptist

What You Give Is What You Get Series

Contributed by Eyriche Cortez on Jul 15, 2007

If we give mercy, we will get mercy.

We live in a world that gets but not gives. We want to receive but we don’t want to give. But our Lord Jesus said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.”[1] Note that it is blessed to receive. Yet it is more blessed to give. We always want people to understand us. But we don’t always want to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:7

Denomination: Baptist

In Praise Of Wisdom

Contributed by Cindy Breadner on Jul 18, 2007

Proverbs is a book of wonder ... use it to its fullest

What is wisdom? In the dictionary it is defined as “knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight, the quality or state of being wise;” So I go further what is wise? Having the power of discerning and judging properly as to what is ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 8:1-31

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Lost In Translation

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Jul 19, 2007

Based on Kenneth Bailey’s interpretation this sermon puts a different spin on the parable of the lost sheep - coin - Son

LOST IN TRANSLATION Daniel Boone was a man, he was a big man. Eye of an eagle and tall as a mountain was he. Yes, Daniel Boone was a big man. Daniel Boone explored the great wilderness of Tennessee and Kentucky. It was Boone who marked the Wilderness Road that brought settlers into the new land. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:1-32

Denomination: Mennonite

Bringing The King Back

Contributed by David Johnston on Jul 25, 2007

We need to bring the King back to HIS house in our 1. Commitment 2. Prayer 3. Praise 4. Worship

Bringing the King Back 2 Sam. 19 Just to bring a little light of history to this passage… Absalom, David’s son had done his best to destroy his father, securing the Kingdom and killing all those who were on David’s side. And so David had to fight against his own flesh and blood, his very own ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 19:9-15

Denomination: Pentecostal

Come Inside And See What Happens

Contributed by Art Good on Jul 26, 2007

Maybe, there is someone listening to me right now, who walked into this building and you had a problem you couldn’t solve, you had a knot in your stomach you’ve been carrying around for days. And maybe, this morning, something has happened inside you. M

Come Inside and See What Happens Illus. Last January our family went to Disney World. The kids loved it until we took them on one particular ride. Jordan was a little apprehensive when he read the name, “The Tower of Terror”. But I said to him, “Just go inside and see what happens.” He went ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-3

Denomination: Wesleyan

Standing On Holy Ground

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Aug 6, 2007

We are on holy ground when we are: I. At The Cross; II. In The Church; III. In Christ.

STANDING ON HOLY GROUND Text: Ex.3: 1-5 Intro: Moses, the man of God, fled the land of Egypt after having incurred the wrath of Pharaoh by killing an Egyptian in defense of his people. He now finds himself in the land of Midian following a flock of sheep belonging to his newly acquired ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

Job 8

Contributed by Fran Van Hoven on Aug 11, 2007

False assumptions add insult to injury. People who are suffering need to know what the Bible says about God and about suffering. The sooner we identify false assumptions and correct them, the sooner we can live healthier lives.

One day a Mom & Dad dropped off their baby at the babysitters house. They had forgotten to bring diapers for her , so they went to Walgreens to buy diapers. They I walked in and asked someone, "Where do you have diapers?"The lady looked at them and then said, "Aisle 24." When they got to aisle ...read more

Scripture: Job 8:1-22

Denomination: Assembly Of God