Sermons on Foreigner:

God’s Way Does Not Fail

Contributed by Gregg Bitter on Jan 3, 2010

Although God’s way can seem must unusual, trust him with patient hope. Parts: A. His way amazes. B. His way brings hope. C. His way prevails.

Text: Numbers 24:17 Theme: God’s Way Does Not Fail A. His way amazes B. His way brings hope C. His way prevails Season: Christmas 1 Date: December 27, 2009 Web page: http://hancocklutheran.org/sermons/God_s-Way-Does-Not-Fail-Numbers24_17.html Grace and peace to you from God our Father ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 24:17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Storm Of Faith

Contributed by David De Kock on Jun 17, 2009

Finding faith in the midst of a storm

Matthew 8: 23-27 23 Then he got into the boat and his disciples followed him. 24 Without warning, a furious storm came up on the lake, so that the waves swept over the boat. But Jesus was sleeping. 25 The disciples went and woke him, saying, “Lord, save us! We’re going to drown!” 26 He replied, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Charismatic

Official Language: Spirit

Contributed by Joseph Smith on Jul 2, 2009

The church’s communication medium is the Spirit, who understands us and allows us to understand one another.

Of all the achievements of human genius, nothing is more wonderful than language. And yet, it is also true that nothing is more destructive than language. For language unites us and yet, language also separates us. Of all the gifts we have been given, nothing is more useful than language. With ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

Drink (And Eat) Responsibly

Contributed by Mark Eberly on Jul 6, 2009

We examine the freedom of our country and the freedomt that we have in Christ. Paul is indicating that freedom also means responsibility. We’ll see how that impacts us.

Independence Day Drink (and Eat) Responsibly 1 Corinthians 10:14-33 July 5, 2009 As we celebrate Independence Day, I want to talk a little more about freedom. On Memorial weekend, we looked at a passage in 1 Corinthian 10 where Paul recounts the deliverance of Israel from slavery to freedom and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-33

Denomination: Church Of God

Reaching The Raised Bar 3: All The Nations Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Jul 6, 2009

message on the aspect of our vision statement regarding reaching the nations

Text: Matthew 28:19, Title: RRB 3: All The Nations! Date/Place: NRBC, 7/5/09, AM A. Opening illustration: some of the slides from Closing the Gap, 293 mill unreached unengaged peoples, B. Main thought: we have a calling and purpose to carry the glorious gospel of Christ to the nations, so that they ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:19-20

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus Loves Me Series

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Aug 21, 2008

Sermon #5 in the Hymn-writers series is about William Bradbury who wrote the music and chorus for "Jesus Loves Me"

Jesus Loves Me CHCC: August 10, 2008 INTRODUCTION: What would you guess is the best-known Christian Song all over the world? I bet it’s a toss-up between Silent Night, Amazing Grace … the song we’re going to talk about today. For over a hundred years this has been the first song many ...read more

Scripture: Mark 10:14-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Fiery Furnace

Contributed by Derrick Tuper on Aug 25, 2008

Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego fought fire with faith.

THE FIERY FURNACE (Daniel 3:1-30-fighting fire with faith) INTRODUCTION: Testing-we seldom enjoy it. We don’t like having to endure the challenges that test our knowledge, patience or faith. But, the only way we will find out the value of something is if it’s been tested. Consumer Reports has been ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 3:1-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Church Support Series

Contributed by Duane Smith on Aug 26, 2008

This message is intended to help us, the church, to see areas of support that we need to strengthen and, then draw us to make commitments to do just that.

CHURCH SUPPORT Acts 9:19-31 INTRODUCTION: A. What do these pictures have in common? 1. They all have support – that which holds up the rest of the structure (Use a collage of different items with supports such as overpasses, bridges, etc.) 2. And in a spiritual sense the church needs ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:19-31

Denomination: Baptist

Ambassadors For Christ

Contributed by Vonnie E James on Aug 27, 2008

It a sermon about asking persons to reconcile to God.

Introduction: Recently in Grenada, we went through a general election and a carnival. These two experiences have forever changed our country, our community, our family, our churches. Most importantly it has changed our relationship to and with God. I say this mean that: for the first time in my ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:14-21

Denomination: Baptist

Like A Good Neighbor

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Sep 2, 2008

Based on the story of the Good Samaritan, this message prepared this congregation for a community event.

(90% of my messages have an accompanying Powerpoint presentation already designed…to receive one jwatts@hueytownbaptist.com) LIKE A GOOD NEIGHBOR Luke 10:25-37 * (SING) “And like a good neighbor…who is there?” Most of us ...read more

Scripture: Luke 10:25-37

Denomination: Baptist

The Godly Portrait Of Marriage, Pt. 2 Series

Contributed by Dave Kinney on Sep 13, 2008

Can you imagine how different our marriages would be if every community, every church member, lived to bring glory to God? Men, if we set the example, I’m sure that “Desperate Housewives” would be devoted housewives!

One day the Pastor and his friend from church were sitting on the Pastor’s porch, and the friend said, "Pastor, I’ve got something to tell you. I’ve never told this to a soul, it’s extremely difficult to tell you this now, but my wife and I have had a fight almost every day for the past 30 years of ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:19

Denomination: Baptist

Steadily Walking

Contributed by Jim Kane on Sep 27, 2008

Communion meditation for Sunday, August 3, 2008

(Slide 1) I begin this morning with gratitude because I am grateful for the Bible and how it has helps us find faith and life and the power to do what is right even in the face of overwhelming opposition. The truth and power of which it teaches is sometimes, though, expressed in some unusual ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 37:1-40

Denomination: Church Of God

Community Evangelism: Speactators Or Participants?

Contributed by Paul Dietz on Sep 28, 2008

A sermon prepared for our annual Community Outreach Emphasis Sunday

Community Evangelism: Spectators or Participants? Matthew 9: 35 – 10:20 We are now in the midst of one the hottest seasons of the year. No, I’m not talking about the weather and its accompanying temperatures. After all we have just finished having summer this past week and autumn is upon us. And ...read more

Denomination: *other

Joseph's Prison Ministry Series

Contributed by Kevin Burden on Sep 28, 2008

Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of faith. He has been mistreated, misrepresented, maliciously accused and imprisoned. In the midst of it all Joseph remained patient and kept his testimony intact.

JOSEPH’S PRISON MINISTRY – #5 Genesis 40:1-41:1 TEXT: Genesis 39:23 “The keeper of the prison looked not to anything that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him (Joseph), and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.” Our text finds Joseph still in the midst of a great trial of ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Are We Really Pro-Life

Contributed by Michael Goodwin on Oct 14, 2008

We have waved the banner of pro-life for years now, but I want to ask you, "Are We Really Pro-Life?" What is the Church doing to reach a world suffering from starvation and HIV/AIDS?

Are We Really Pro-Life? Isaiah 58:10-12 says: (ESV) 10if you pour yourself out for the hungry and satisfy the desire of the afflicted, then shall your light rise in the darkness and your gloom be as the noonday. 11And the LORD will guide you continually and satisfy your desire in scorched places ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 58:10-12

Denomination: Baptist