Sermons on fiji: showing 16-30 of 134

A New Year's Resolution: Reconciliation

Contributed by Michael Mays on Sep 11, 2021

We've all made promises to ourselves (or others) that we were going to try something new, or give up something old, for the new year. But one of the hardest things is reconciliation--making it right with someone who's offended you... or whom you've offended.

I. What Are Your New Year’s Resolutions? How about… Reconciliation? A. Introduction: “Civilizing the Fiji Islanders” Many years ago, when the Fiji Islands were first civilized, there was great interest in bringing commerce to this primitive society. This was a daunting prospect, considering that ...read more

He That Winneth Souls Is Wise No. 5

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Mar 31, 2022

In recent weeks we have been preaching about one of the most important things that the Bible teaches from cover to cover, that is, soul winning.

God said, "He that winneth souls is wise." Illus: Below are just a few of the “wise” soul winners of past years. A. Torrey was won to Christ through his mother. George Mueller was won to Christ by a friend. George Whitfield was won to Christ while reading a book. Sam Jones was won ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20, Proverbs 11:30

Denomination: Baptist

Island Fever

Contributed by Laisani Cox on Mar 21, 2005

The island fever that we want to talk about tonight is when saints feel that their challenges are closing in around them.

At this time I would like you to turn with me to Isaiah 40:15, when you have it, please say ‘Amen’. For your hearing as it reads - “Behold, the nations are as a drop of a bucket, and are counted as the small dust of the balance: behold, he taketh up the isles as a very little ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:15

Denomination: Apostolic

The Sap Is Running!

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Aug 24, 2004

As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this winter it is not uncommon for the vineyard to look wild and destitute, the fact is however that the vine is not dead but is resti

THE SAP IS RUNNING! Ian Johnson Aug 24, 2004 Recently I went into a vineyard and the man responsible for the pruning asked me to come and look at what was taking place. As I have spoken before our Land has been in a winter spiritually, and the vine has been bare and dead in appearance. In this ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:11

Denomination: Pentecostal

Loving God

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Jan 28, 2014

True love for God demonstrates itself when we exalt the savior (not ourselves) and give everything we have.

In the Broadway play My Fair Lady, Eliza is courted by a man named Freddy, who writes her love letters every day. But that’s not enough for Eliza. Take a look (show video clip from My Fair Lady, “Show Me” song). Eliza's cries out in frustration: “Words! Words! I'm so sick ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Easter 2020

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Apr 9, 2020

An Easter sermon, what a year 2020 has been, a new appointment for us in Fiji. For the world a time of trial as it responds to COVID 19. We are in lockdown, but in Christ, there is so much to celebrate and be grateful for. Because of him we are no longer lost! He's alive.

Easter what a wonderful time to recall the love of God shown to us through Jesus Christ. It has been great over the past week to see posts on Facebook of how people are using the resources they have available in their homes and Corps centres to get many things achieved at this time. I today, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:15-23, Revelation 1:13-18

Denomination: Salvation Army

Love In The Dark Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 10, 2010

If we truly love God and people, then we exalt the Savior, not ourselves, and give everything we have even when the days are dark.

A father passed by his son’s bedroom and was astonished to see the bed nicely made up and everything neat and tidy. Then he saw an envelope propped up on the pillow. It was addressed, “Dad.” With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope and read the letter with trembling hands: Dear Dad, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:35-44

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Wedding Message

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2021

Tomorrow, 25th of July 2021 our unofficially adopted daughter Ayodya Moffatt marries Sachin. Their wedding is in Colombo, Sri Lanka. We due to the Covid situation are in Fiji. So they asked me for a short message for their wedding. Here it is, may God bless their big day!

1 Corinthians 13 If I speak in the tongues[a] of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2 If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but do not have love, I am ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 13:1-13

Denomination: Salvation Army

Commitment

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on Nov 12, 2004

Are we living in the land of self (east side of the Jordan) or the land of God (west side of the Jordan)?

THOUGHTS ABOUT THE PASSAGE: James Calvert was a missionary to the cannibals of the Fiji Islands. When he and his fellow missionaries landed on the island, the captain of the ship that brought them tried to get them to turn back. "You will die, the men with you will die, if you stay here." he ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 32:16-42

Denomination: Baptist

What Jesus Will And Will Not Do

Contributed by Brian Atwood on May 19, 2003

A look at some of the "I Will" Statements of Jesus.

There are times when our human reasoning deduces what Christ will or will not do. And left to our own thinking we are often mistaken. There are times when we hear voices in the world trying to tell us what Christ will or will not do. But quite frankly, they don’t have a clue. There are even ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37, Matthew 11:28

Denomination: Baptist

"Forever And Ever"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Apr 9, 2013

A sermon about worshiping God.

Revelation 4:1-2; 5:1-14 "Forever and Ever" Have you heard that in Fiji, singing hymns can get you in trouble? It's true. About 1 million Methodists live in the south Pacific Island country, and every summer between 20,000 and 50,000 people come together in order to sing hymns. And that's ...read more

Denomination: United Methodist

Transformed! Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Aug 31, 2004

Part 5 in resurrection series - Changed lives are proof of the Resurrection. Based on Hank Hanegraaf’s acronym FEAT.

Romans 6:1-4 – Transformed! James Calvert was a zealous 1800’s missionary to cannibals on the Fiji Islands. His faithful work bore fruit in the lives of those accustomed to taking the life of others. Years later and English earl visited the Fiji Islands and was critical of a chief’s conversion ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

Better Is One Day In Your Courts

Contributed by John Gaston on May 24, 2023

One day in God’s courts is better than a thousand elsewhere because it’s where we meet with God, because of the pleasures and benefits it gives, and because it's a symbol of better things to come.

BETTER IS ONE DAY IN YOUR COURTS Ps. 84:10 INTRODUCTION A. HUMOR 1. Neil Marten, a member of the British Parliament, was once giving a group of his constituents a guided tour of the Houses of Parliament. During the course of the visit, the group happened to meet Lord Hailsham, then lord ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 84:10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Enduring Trials

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Sep 12, 2001

How do we endure trials of life?

INTRODUCTION What we are to do 1-7 (dedicated, hardworking, obedient) Why we are to do it. 8-13 How we are to do it 14-26. The diamond cannot be polished without friction, nor the man perfected without trials- Chinese proverb. SERMON REMEMBER JESUS! 1. Verse 8 2. OUR FOCUS READ 2 CORINTHIANS ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:13-18

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

Contributed by Stephen E. Trail on Jul 8, 2012

The approachibility of Jesus Christ

“The Gift that Keeps On Giving” John 6:37 All that the Father giveth me shall come to me; and him that cometh to me I will in no wise cast out. ********** I. The Activity of the Spirit – “All that the Father giveth…” a. The latitude – ...read more

Scripture: John 6:37

Denomination: Baptist