Sermons on Forgiving Yourself:

The Mercy Of God Series

Contributed by Adrian Reynolds on Nov 6, 2003

A short series on God’s character as shown in the psalms - Psalm 86 focusing on the mercy of God.

When it comes to your relationship to God as an individual, to our relationship with God as a church, what would you say is our greatest need? What is it, above anything else that we need as we approach God? What is at the top of the list for prime importance? I will tell you, because I know ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 86:5-7, Psalm 51:1-27

Denomination: Baptist

Why God Allows Suffering In Our Lives

Contributed by William Yates on Nov 6, 2003

In this sermon we discuss why God allows suffering in the life of a believer.

Why God allows suffering in our lives James 1 Trials and Temptations 2Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. 4Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not ...read more

Scripture: James 1:2-4

When God Doesn't Make Sense

Contributed by Joe Harding on Nov 17, 2003

ONLY THROUGH FAITH DOES GOD MAKE SENSE!

WHEN GOD DOESN’T MAKE SENSE JEREMIAH 32:1-3, 6-15 NOVEMBER 16, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Don’t let your troubles get you down. Genghis Khan, the 13th century Mongol conqueror, asked his philosophers to come up with a truth that would always be unchangeable. Thinking on it for a while, they came to their ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 32:6-15, Jeremiah 32:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

Isaac: God's Laughter

Contributed by Dana Chau on Nov 20, 2003

Discover the laughter of God in Isaac

This morning we return to study another Bible character. We find him recorded in Genesis 21 through 28. His name is Isaac. He is the son promised by God to Abraham. Connie emailed me with enthusiasm, “I’m looking forward to Isaac’s story. Usually, Isaac is presented as the son of a famous ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 21:1-7

Denomination: *other

Cultivating Generosity

Contributed by Richard Tow on Nov 24, 2003

This sermon explores the benefits of generosity in various areas of our life including the stewardship of our time and money and how we can cultivate a generous spirit.

Cultivating Generosity II Cor. 9:11 6-9-02 Intro: 1. What would you think of a preacher who at offering time stood by the offering plate and carefully examined how much each person was giving? Suppose I stood up here as we were bringing our offerings and took each check—opened it ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:11, Mark 12:41-44

Denomination: Charismatic

Make Room For The Glory

Contributed by Ian Johnson on Dec 1, 2003

People say why doesn’t God do something to help me! The answer is simple we don’t lift our heads to the king of glory and we don’t open the door for him to come in.

WE MUST MAKE ROOM FOR THE GLORY OF GOD. Pastor Ian Johnson Papatoetoe Elim Church 7:12:2003 “Lift up your heads oh ye gates; lift them up you everlasting doors; and the king of glory shall come in.” Psalm 24:9. People say why doesn’t God do something to help me! The answer is simple we don’t life ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 24:9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Advent Through The Eye's Of A Prophet

Contributed by Joe Harding on Dec 1, 2003

Our God will COME DOWN to SAVE us!

ADVENT THROUGH THE EYE’S OF A PROPHET: COME DOWN ISAIAH 64:1-9 FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT NOVEMBER 30, 2003 INTRODUCTION: Soren Kierkegaard, the great Danish theologian told this story: A prince wanted to find a maiden suitable to be his queen. One day while running an errand in the local village for ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-9

Denomination: Baptist

When Love Abides In Us Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Dec 4, 2003

What happens when God loves channels through our lives

When Love Abides In Us 1 John 4:12-21 We live in a world that is subject to certain changes in opinion. For a generation we have been worried about cholesterol and have tried to cut it out of our diets. Now, just to confuse us, we are told there is a good & a bad cholesterol. For years many ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:12-21

La Misericordia De Dios Series

Contributed by Esteban Ulloa on Dec 19, 2003

Presenta la faceta de Dios que consiste en ser misericordioso para con el ser humano.

TEMA: LA MISERICORDIA DE DIOS Texto: Isaías 42:1-4 Introduccion: Los evangelios: Mateo, Marcos, Lucas y Juan proclaman la vida y la obra de Jesucristo. Allí encontramos su historia en cada página. Pero, la Biblia entera, desde Génesis hasta Apocalipsis presenta a Jesús como su tema principal. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4

Denomination: Baptist

He Pitched His Tent Among Us

Contributed by William Baeta on Jan 5, 2004

“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father, full of grace and truth” John 1:14.

Theme: He pitched His tent among us Text: Psalm 147:12-20; Eph. 1:3-6, 15-18; John 1:1-18 Every beginning is a time of great expectations and we all have expectations for the year 2004 on this first Sunday of the year. Although our expectations for the year are important God’s expectations for the ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-18, Psalm 147:12-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Forgiveness:you Don't Give-You Don't Get

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

FORGIVENESS:YOU DON’T GIVE-YOU DON’T GET

FORGIVENESS:YOU DON’T GIVE-YOU DON’T GET MARK 11:24-26 4/16/00 INTRODUCTION: Let me begin by turning our attention to the consequences of refusing to let go of offenses: First of all Jesus meant what he said :IF YOU DO NOT FORGIVE NEITHER WILL YOUR FATHER IN HEAVEN FORGIVE YOUR TRESPASSES. We ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

Believers Are Predestined To Praise God

Contributed by Timm Meyer on Jan 7, 2004

CHRISTMAS 2(A) - Believers are called to praise God by God’s choice and for God’s gifts.

BELIEVERS DECLARE GOD’S PRAISES Ephesians 1:3-6, 15-18 - January 4, 2004 EPHESIANS 1:3-6, 15-18 3Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ. 4For he chose us in him before the creation of the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

The Refining Fire Of God Series

Contributed by D. Greg Ebie on Jan 7, 2004

Malachi - The Final Prophet (part 6) Godly Insight for Today

✎ Proverbs offer wisdom; however wisdom is often gained through experience, and experience takes time. Have you ever wondered how some common proverbs might be thought of by children? > Children should be seen and. . . not spanked or grounded. > Better safe than. . . punch a fifth ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:1-4, Malachi 3:1

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Struggle Inside The Wall Series

Contributed by Craig Cramblet on Mar 1, 2003

The trouble facing the Jews from their enemies is eclipsed now by their internal struggles.

The struggle INSIDE the wall Nehemiah 5:1-19 “The worst threats the church has ever encountered have come more from within than without. External pressures are like water on a grease fire– causing the church to intensify and spread. Internal strife and bickering are like AIDS– sapping the ...read more

Scripture: Nehemiah 5:1-19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The God Of The Second Chance

Contributed by Keith Manry on Mar 4, 2003

This is a sermon outlining six steps to forgiveness and is based on the story of the Prodigal Son.

“The God of the Second Chance” Luke 15:11-32 Simon Wiesenthal was a Jewish prisoner in a concentration camp during World War II. He suffered much at the hands of the Nazis but not as much as some of his friends and family who lost their lives in very cruel ways. One particular day Simon was taken ...read more

Scripture: Luke 15:11-32

Denomination: Methodist