Sermons on Forsaken Place:

More Than Ordinary Series

Contributed by David Simpson on Jan 15, 2013

At the birth of Jesus, we see an ordinary time, place and people become extraordinary through God's power.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church December 24, 2006 David Simpson "More than Ordinary" Luke 2:1-7 A Hall County couple made the national news this morning. Bob and Peggy Christmas and their daughter, Mary Christmas, were to appear on NBC’s Today Show this morning to talk ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-7

Denomination: Christian Church

Strip Down To Run Effectively For The Crown!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Jan 29, 2014

It's necessary for us to get rid of spiritual clutter and place ourselves to effectively function in glorifying God!

(Getting rid of Spiritual Clutter and placing ourselves for effective Christ-glorifying work!) Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which doth so easily beset us, and let us run with patience the race that is set ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

Recognize The Opportunity! Seize The Moment!

Contributed by Victor Ramlall on Apr 20, 2013

The thief on the cross found his opportunity in the most unlikely and unexpected place but he recognized and seized on it!

And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us. But the other answering rebuked him, saying, Dost not thou fear God, seeing thou art in the same condemnation? And we indeed justly; for we receive the due reward of our deeds: but this man ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:39-43

Denomination: Pentecostal

Cocoon

Contributed by Bala Samson on Dec 3, 2012

Abiding in His presence and hiding inside the shelter of His wings is the best place ever in this world today!

Luke 24:53”and were continually in the temple praising and blessing God. Amen.” Abiding in His presence and hiding inside the shelter of His wings is the best place ever in this world today! I mean it. The moment you come out, you have the TV, internet, Facebook, gym, mobile, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:53

Denomination: Pentecostal

Why Go To Church: The People Are Real!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Sep 20, 2010

Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we arre also in the process of becoming better.

Title: Why Go to Church: Real People! (The People Are Real!) Text: John 3:1-3 Thesis: Church is a place where we may be imperfect but where we are also in the process of becoming better. Introduction The word “hypocrisy” comes from the Greek word “hypokrisis” which means ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A Prophetical But (When God Inserts A Heavenly But)

Contributed by William Wyne on Oct 4, 2011

God can place a heavenly "But" in the midst of our lives that changes the course of life’s direction.

In verse 9 of Isaiah is the prophetical conclusion of the New Testament Good Friday execution on Calvary. Actually, verse 9 is the Old Testament proclamation of the sixth word of the Cross, “It is Finished”. Isaiah saw the finished scene of Calvary. In verse 9 the Prophet saw the intended burial ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 53:9-10

Denomination: Baptist

Middle Ages And The Real Presence Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jan 29, 2011

The Middle Ages gave us an understanding of the Real Presence of the personal Christ in Eucharist that demands a special place.

Memorial of St. John Bosco January 31, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy What could be better than being approved by God for our faith, as the author of the letter to the Hebrews says about our spiritual ancestors? Yet he says that God sees something better for us. It is something so great that we ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Catholic

Psalm 23 Part Iv "He Restores My Soul" Series

Contributed by Brad Henry on Aug 4, 2011

We all desire rest for our souls but we always try to find that rest in the wrong place.

Psalm 23:3 “he restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.” Everyone in this world has a soul but not everyone has the Holy Spirit of God living inside of them. Restore - to bring back to a state of health, soundness, or vigor. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

"The Believer's Security" Series

Contributed by Donny Granberry on Aug 16, 2011

This message is to reaffirm our security in Christ and that we can live a life that assure's us of a place in Heaven.

FOCUS 2 “The Believer’s Security” John 15:5-8 NIV "I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. 6 If anyone does not remain in me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such ...read more

Scripture: John 15:5-8

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Confidence

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 19, 2010

There is only One in whom we should place our confidence and that is our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Text: “So do not throw away your confidence; it will be richly rewarded” (Hebrews 10:35). What is confidence? Is confidence trust? Is it reliance? Is it faith? Is it belief? Is it assurance? Is it certainty? Actually it is all of these things. Do you place your confidence in ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:1-14

Denomination: Christian Church

Ground Is Shaking, Irene Is Coming For A Visit, What Else Could Possibility

Contributed by Ronnie Miller on Aug 25, 2011

Everything is falling into place according to the Bible. God is still on the throne, He is still in charge of the entire universe.

Ground is shaking, Irene is coming for a visit, what else could possibility happen? Jesus said in Matthew 24:6 And ye shall hear of wars and rumours of wars: see that ye be not troubled: for all these things must come to pass, but the end is not yet. 7 For nation shall rise against nation, and ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 24:6-8

Denomination: Baptist

Live As You Are Called Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Aug 27, 2011

In our lesson today, Paul teaches that Christians should retain the place in life assigned to them by the Lord.

Scripture We continue our study in The First Letter of Paul to the Corinthians in a series I am calling Challenges Christians Face. One of the challenges that Christians face is the issue of marriage. Let’s learn about this in a message I am calling, “Live As You Are ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Green Eggs And Ham Series

Contributed by Denn Guptill on Apr 11, 2011

Green Eggs and Ham was the starting place for this message on Evangelism and the churches need to be flexible in methods for reaching people.

(Read from Green Eggs and Ham pages 1-16) Do you know the story? I bet you do. It's one of Dr. Seuss greatest works. “Green Eggs and Ham”. You know I hate that book. Didn't always hate it though, no sir when I was a kid I loved Green Eggs and Ham, and when Stephen was born I ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-23

Denomination: Wesleyan

Treasuring Christ Above All Things

Contributed by S. H. Mathews on Dec 8, 2015

This expository sermon explores Peter's "great confession" and Jesus' transfiguration to place Christian spirituality into biblical perspective.

The Foundation of Christian Spirituality: Treasuring Christ Above All Things Mark 8:27-9:9 S. H. Mathews Background of the Text: Mark 8:27-30 27 Now Jesus and His disciples went out to the towns of Caesarea Philippi; and on the road He asked His disciples, saying to them, "Who do men say that ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Helping The Poor And Prophetic Seed

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Jun 1, 2016

THE BLESSINGS WITH A PROPHET CANNOT BE POURED OUT UNTIL THERE IS A STIRRING OF THE ANOINTING THEN A RELEASE AND RECEIVE ACTIONS TAKE PLACE.

TOPIC: BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES OF PROSPERITY LESSON V: HELPING THE POOR & THE PROPHETIC SEED. TEXT: GAL 2:10, PROV 4:1, JAMES 1:27, MATT 25:35 The apostles of the early church had a lot on their minds in Jerusalem, they were facing persecutions & trials yet they kept their eyes focused on one of ...read more

Scripture: James 1:25-27

Denomination: Pentecostal