Sermons on Fighting For Your Destiny:

Doing God's Work For Him

Contributed by Bradley White-Findeisen on Oct 18, 2000

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident.

When I was 11 years old, my younger brother was killed in an accident. In the ensuing days people tried to comfort our family in the best way they knew how. You know how it is. You feel the need to comfort a grieving person so you say something like, "He’s in a better place," or "God needed him in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:1-4

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Those Who Seek God's Favor Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FAVOR IN THE MORNING REJOICE IN GOD’S PROTECTION AGAINST ALL ENEMIES

BIG IDEA: THOSE WHO SEEK GOD’S FAVOR IN THE MORNING REJOICE IN GOD’S PROTECTION AGAINST ALL ENEMIES I. (:1-3) MORNING DEVOTIONS ARE CRITICAL: CRY FOR HELP IN THE MORNING A. Attempt to Gain a Hearing "Give ear to my words" "Consider my groaning" "Heed the sound of my cry for help" B. Address Your ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 5:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Praising God Justifies Our Existence Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

TRANSFORMATION FROM MOURNING TO DANCING IN THE MORNING: PRAISING GOD JUSTIFIES OUR EXISTENCE

BIG IDEA: TRANSFORMATION FROM MOURNING TO DANCING IN THE MORNING: PRAISING GOD JUSTIFIES OUR EXISTENCE INTRODUCTION: Why should God bless me (show favor and grace to me) and give me victory over my enemies? That I might praise Him and have a testimony to others about His faithfulness. (God’s ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 30:1-12

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Pharisaical Values Contrasted With Christ's Love - Part 2

Contributed by Paul Fritz on Oct 18, 2000

Pharisaical Values 1.

Pharisaical Values 1. Religious leaders rejected Christ as their forefathers rejected the prophets who were before Him. They failed to recognize God's approved people. 2. The Pharisees held men of power in high esteem - even if they were politicians, financial men, or religious authorities. 3. ...read more

Scripture: John 15:1

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

His Witness

Contributed by Darryl Muse on Oct 18, 2000

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life.

That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked at and our hands have touched--this we proclaim concerning the Word of life. Witness…to furnish proof of…to have personal or direct cognizance of …one asked to be present at a transaction ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:1

Like Noah

Contributed by Pastor/Author: Terry Sisney on Sep 18, 2003

If we are going to win out over the flood of ungodliness of this day we must learn the lessons of Noah

Like Noah we live in the midst of wickedness and evil Pr 30:11-13 There is a generation that curseth their father, and doth not bless their mother. There is a generation that are pure in their own eyes, and yet is not washed from their filthiness. There is a generation, O how lofty are their eyes! ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 6:9-19, Luke 17:26-27

Denomination: Pentecostal

Hearing God's Voice

Contributed by Orvel Barker on Aug 2, 2003

God desires us to be people He can talk to and people who obey His voice.

I. The people came to the prophet looking for a Word from the Lord. A. They wanted to hear a good message! 1. There’s nothing wrong with wanting to hear a good message. 2. They didn’t really want to hear what God had to say. 3. A lot of people are more interested in entertaining ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:1-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Liberating Power Of An Unhindered Prayer And Praise Life

Contributed by Rodney Johnson Sr., on Feb 24, 2003

The purpose of this sermon is to remind the believer that nothing should hinder his prayer and praise life. (The joy of the Lord is our strenght)

In our text, Paul and Silas encountered a young lady with the spirit of divination. She was used by many for material gain. She was a kind of fortune teller, a sooth sayer, a voodoo girl. Many days she would follow Paul and Silas refering to them as men of the most high God. But one particular day ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:16-30

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Hero

Contributed by Richard White on Mar 19, 2003

Today we remember the Heroes who gave their lives in Foreign Wars. We also remember those who served our country in times of war and times of peace, they are our heroes. But the Bible has heroes, they are heroes of the faith who gave their all so that we

2 Tim. 2:1-7 Today is Veterans Day, we remember and honor all those who have served our country in the military. One of my friends, and a brother in the Lord, Bob Wisehart, served in Korea. He is a recipient of a Purple Heart and also honored by the South Korean government for ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Where Do I Come From? Series

Contributed by Stephen Todd on Apr 8, 2003

This sermon explores the question of origins from Genesis 1.

Daddy. Where do I come from? There are few questions that teach a parent that they are not ready for parenting more than that one. For many of you that question was asked of you in a time before all the wonderful Christian resources that help answer that question existed. This morning I am not ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 45:5-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Blessing Of The Unfinished

Contributed by Wilson Murphy on May 9, 2004

Thank God for the things God helped you finish, but also the things He didn’t let you finish.

The Blessing in the Unfinished Ps 119:85-87 85 The proud have digged pits for me, which are not after thy law. 86 All thy commandments are faithful: they persecute me wrongfully; help thou me. 87 They had almost consumed me upon earth; but I forsook not thy precepts. Luke 15:13 And not many days ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:13-14

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Plan To Reach The World Series

Contributed by Jose Gomez Sr. on Jun 7, 2004

Part one of a two part series on evangelism.

“Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting. He who goes to and fro weeping, carrying his bag of seed, shall indeed come again with a shout of joy, bringing his sheaves with him”. Introduction *The text that we are using today is ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 126:5-6

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Godly Father

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Jun 21, 2004

The Godly father is observant, compassionate, demonstrative.

The Ideal Father Luke 15:20 INTRO.: The story of the prodigal son gives us a picture of the ideal father. The Father in the story refers to God. Who could be a better father? What is the ideal father like? Verse 20 paints a vivid picture. Let’s look at it. I. The father who is like God always ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:20

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Walk Of The Christian

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 1, 2004

A short sermon of the Walk of a Christian.

THE WALK OF THE CHRISTIAN 1 John 1:5-10 INTRO: How far can you walk? one block, two? one mile, ten? We used to be a nation of people who walked, but now are a nation dependent upon the automobile. We used to be a church of people who walked with God, but now what are we? Can a Christian have a ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:5-10, 1 John 5:16-17

Denomination: Baptist

God's Calling: Our Life

Contributed by Joel Santos on Sep 30, 2004

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to minister to one another in the Body of Christ and reach out to the world with the message of the Gospel.

The Lord Jesus Christ is in the business of calling men and women to become part of Himself. He called us to become sons and daughters and members of the family of God. Together with that is God’s provision of different Spiritual gifts to every believer, according to the measure of our faith, that ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational