Sermons on Feast Of The Ingathering:

Thirsty?

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A study of our longing and need for a relationship with God and how only He will satisfy it

1. Title: Thirsty? 2. Text: Isaiah 55; John 4:1-15; 7:37-39, Matthew 5:6; Psalm 84; Psalm 42; et al 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM crowd, April 24, 2005 4. Objectives: -for the people to understand the importance of longing for a closeness to God and to understand how to better ...read more

Scripture: John 4:1-15

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Satan The Opportunist" Series

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Aug 22, 2003

Satan specializes in crimes of opportunity. We’re supposed to deprive him of opportunities! (#20 in the Unfathomable Love of Christ series)

“Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity. The more than a century of feuding between the McCoys of ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:25-27

Denomination: Orthodox

Forgetting The Past

Contributed by Kelly Hudnall on Dec 12, 2001

How to forget the good, the bad, and the ugly in our past.

FORGETTING THE PAST Philippians 3:12-21 Kelly Hudnall There is a very good reason why God instructs us through the words of the Apostle Paul, to be joyful always. And it’s not simply b/c God doesn’t like a sour puss! I remember when I was growing up, if I got upset or pouted over something ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-21

Denomination: Pentecostal

"Not Everything In "Secular,” Culture Needs To Be Rejected.”

Contributed by Dr. Jerry Morrissey on Jan 4, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13, 2002

The Baptism of our Lord Title: “Not everything in “secular,” culture needs to be rejected.” January 13,2002 Psalm 29 The Voice of God in a Great Storm A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the LORD, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the LORD glory ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 29:1-11

Denomination: Lutheran

The Revelation Of Betrayal Series

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 12, 2002

How Jesus reveals different things about himself and us as he reveals who the traitor would be.

The Revelation of Betrayal John 13: “I am not referring to all of you; I know those I have chosen. But this is to fulfill the scripture: ‘He who shares my bread has lifted up his heel against me.’ 19 “I am telling you now before it happens, so that when it does happen you will believe that I am ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 26:22-30, John 13:22-26

Denomination: Lutheran

Worship - Psalm 122

Contributed by Alan Perkins on Feb 24, 2002

"I rejoiced with those who said to me, ’Let us go to the house of the Lord.’"

This morning, we continue our study of Psalms 120-134, the "songs of ascents". Another name for them might be "songs for the road", or "songs for the journey". In ancient Israel, they were sung by travelers making their way to Jerusalem for the annual feasts of Pentecost, and Tabernacles and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 122:1

Denomination: Baptist

What's Eating You?

Contributed by Clyde Grimes on Sep 17, 2002

Deals with the subject of being consumed with a passion for the things of God.

What’s Eating You? (John 2:13-17) I. The Context A. Preceding events 1. Wedding in Cana 2. Visit with His family B. Approaching Passover in Jerusalem II. An Appalling Scene A. Enters the Temple area—Court of the Gentiles B. Saw total disregard for the sanctity of the place III. A Righteous ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-17

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Qualities Of A Christian Mother

Contributed by Bill Butsko on May 9, 2008

A Christian mother is a jewel with special qualities instilled in her by God Almighty.

Poem: “Her Day” She cooked the breakfast first of all, Washed the cups and plates, Dressed the children and made sure Stockings all were mates. Combed their hair and made their beds, Sent them out to play. Gathered up their motley toys, Put some books away. Dusted chairs and mopped the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:10-31

Denomination: Christian Church

The Court With No Appeal Series

Contributed by Cesar Verdeflor on Nov 8, 2006

This court didn’t have appeal; nothing attactive about it. Although Jesus was innocent of all their accusations, they fabricated a case against Him so they could put Him away.

THE COURT WITH NO APPEAL (John 18:19-24) The Sanhedrin that tried Jesus was one sided. In our court today, someone may appeal from a lower to a higher court for a new hearing if he was falsely accused. But the Sanhedrin was different. This council had no appeal, meaning, nothing attractive or ...read more

Scripture: John 18:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

The Pathway Of Promotion : Understanding Trials And Tribulations

Contributed by Dr. Stanley Vasu on Nov 19, 2006

THIS SERMON IS ABOUT THE PATHWAY OF PROMOTION : UNDERSTANDING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS AND STUDIES THE EXAMPLES OF 1. ABRAHAM 2. JOSEPH 3. MOSES 4. DAVID 5. JOB 6. DANIEL 7. JESUS

THE PATHWAY OF PROMOTION : UNDERSTANDING TRIALS AND TRIBULATIONS **************************************************************** OUTLINE 1. ABRAHAM 2. JOSEPH 3. MOSES 4. DAVID 5. JOB 6. DANIEL 7. JESUS INTRODUCTION The Lord wants to lead His children in the pathway of promotion. ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-18

Denomination: Pentecostal

Blessings Through Suffering

Contributed by Arthur And Marie Mason on May 25, 2006

Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you have lost all your material and physical possessions?

Blessings Through Suffering Job 1:1-21; 2:1-10 Is it possible to simply love God for Him... and hold fast to your integrity... even if you lose all your material and physical possessions? Even if it cost you, heaven forbid, your job... your possessions and your health? Job did. Or... are you ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Judgment: Hell In A Handbasket

Contributed by Peter Loughman on Mar 20, 2007

The Apostle Peter reassures us: There will be a final judgment. Also we look at the reality of hell, and why people refuse to believe in it - SIN, they want to justify their sin. See sermon for details......

A little note about the sermon title: I had a little boy say outloud "Hell In A Handbasket". His mom said sternly: "Where did you hear such a thing?" "I was just reading the sermon title mommy". Maybe I should have gone with my alternate title: H. E. double toothpicks. An old sourdough [that’s ...read more

Scripture: 2 Peter 2:1-22

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Distress Delayed Delight Series

Contributed by Mack Armstrong on Dec 2, 2007

Joseph, of the New Testament, encountered a new life when he and Mary became engaged. Little did he realize just what lay ahead for him when he started out on a "simple" journey of marriage.

MATTHEW 1:18-25 DISTRESS DELAYED DELIGHT I. DREAD: A. Disappointing. B. Delays. C. Damages. II. DREAMS: A. Disturbing. B. Dignified. C. Detailed. III. DELIGHTS: A. Dutiful. B. Danced. C. Designated. This is the first of five special Christmas sermons dealing specifically with ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Methodist

A Winnable War Series

Contributed by Dan Jackson on Sep 11, 2005

9th in James series. The history of the world is a war history. James brings it even closer home when he makes it clear that our personal stories are war stories as well, James shows how we can acheive victory over the world!

World War II had ended. On September 2, 1945 General Douglas MacArthur spoke to a waiting world from the Battleship Missouri anchored in Tokyo Bay, “Today the guns are silent...the skies no longer rain death...the seas bear only commerce...men everywhere walk upright in the sunlight. The entire ...read more

Scripture: James 4:1-10, James 4:1-4

About The Collection (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 12, 2005

This is the first of four messages "about the collection" in which we examine some principles of financial stewardship. This sermon examines the purpose of giving to the church.

Scripture For the next four Sundays I would like to preach on the subject of financial stewardship. Although stewardship has to do with every facet of life, such as stewardship of the gospel, stewardship of creation, stewardship of work, stewardship of time, etc., I am going to be focusing ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 16:1-4

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed