Sermons on Fortune Telling:

The Alpha & Omega Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Oct 29, 2007

The Lord set us free from sin & began His good work in us by His 1st coming & will wondrous bring His work to completion in His Second Coming.

REVELATIONS 1:4-8 THE ALPHA AND THE OMEGA (Acts 1:1-11) John begins his letter with an invocation in which He calls down the blessings of Heaven on the lives of the brethren. The closeness of John’s relationship with His Risen Lord had combined with ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-8

Denomination: Baptist

Resurrection & Worship (Luke 24:13-35)

Contributed by David Smith on Nov 9, 2007

Christian worship starts at the resurrection of Jesus. ...

If I asked you what events you believe are most likely to rock our world (ie. make the biggest impact) over the next 12 months, it would be interesting to see what you’d come up with I doubt that the wedding of Charles and Camilla is going to change much. I could be wrong. The choice made in ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Isaiah's Vision Of Mount Zion Series

Contributed by Darryl Klassen on Nov 13, 2007

This sermon explores the vision of Mount Zion as it contrasted the Mount Sinai experience. Isaiah saw our experience with the presence of the LORD.

ISAIAH’S VISION OF MOUNT ZION There is nothing in all creation that is as majestic and mighty as a mountain. Sharon and I had the privilege of seeing Greece in all its mountainous glory. We had no idea that this nation was so full of mountains. Often we would see the clouds scraping the peaks of ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 2:1-5

Denomination: Mennonite

Danger In The Water

Contributed by William Nieporte on Nov 17, 2007

First sermon at Patterson Avenue Baptist as pastor.

I want to thank you for the warm reception we have received since our arrival in Richmond. Your kindness and generosity has touched my family’s heart and made us feel at home very quickly in this great city. Many of you have commented on the fact that you have been praying for my former parish on ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:35-41

Denomination: Baptist

The Worthy Search Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Feb 17, 2008

The scene in heaven has shifted from God the Creator to a new element in time & human history as God the Redeemer enters the scene. WHo can open the scroll that will become central in the Book.

REVELATION 5: 1-7 THE WORTHY SEARCH [Isaiah 11: 1-10] Four chemistry majors at a university decided to take a road trip just prior to their senior finals. Due to their extended partying they were late in getting back to campus, and missed their main ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

Darkness To Light

Contributed by Bill Butsko on Mar 2, 2008

God gives mankind an opportunity to move from Spiritual Darnkness to Eternal Light.

Text: “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not comprehend it” (John 1:5). Is there anyone here who prefers the darkness to the light? I am talking about the darkness of night as compared to the lightness of day. I would venture to say that most of us remember the days of the ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:8-13

Denomination: Christian Church

Time To Grow Up Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on Mar 3, 2008

Second part of Study in Hebrews. 1 of 4. This message is focused on the importance of spiritual maturity in the Christian believer

Is following Jesus a burden or a joy? Mike Croschere was a young man that started coming to church because a neighbor invited him and his wife – and they came. They came back and eventually he and his wife decided to become followers of Jesus and were baptized into Him. They came to the Family ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Trip To Heaven Must Be Earned Series

Contributed by Paul Wallace on Mar 3, 2008

If you asked people how do you get to heaven they would say by living right. But is that right?

A Trip to Heaven must be earned Romans 3:10-24 When asked about Christianity, actress Sophia Loren was reported as saying several years ago in the USA Today, “I’m not a practicant, but I pray. I read the Bible. It’s the most beautiful book ever written. I should go to heaven; otherwise it’s not ...read more

Scripture: Romans 3:10-24

Denomination: Wesleyan

New Year's Resolutions Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 5, 2008

Those who know the grace of God in salvation must make it their aim to please the Lord.

Scripture Introduction Imagine I have in my hand an Xbox cartridge. Would that be a good Christmas present for my kids? It is expensive, but it is not valuable. Why not? Because we do not have an Xbox. A great gift is not valued if it cannot be received. God wants to give us a gift this ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 5:1-10

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

12 Steps To Recovery Part 6 Series

Contributed by Rodney V Johnson on Mar 8, 2008

Part 6 deals with our request to have God remove our defects from us.

Twelve Steps To Recovery Part 6 Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9; Jonah 4:5-8; John 5:2-7 Introduction To date in this series we have discussed the first five steps in the twelve step process. We began by admitting that we were powerless over our dependencies and that there was a God greater than ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 55:1-9

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Meekness Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Mar 8, 2008

A continued look at the Fruit of the Spirit, examining the defintion of meekness, it’s demonstration in the life of Christ and the blessings that await those who manifest it’s virtue in their lives

Scripture: 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, 23 Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law. (KJV) Introduction: As we draw to near to the close of our study of the Fruit of the Spirit we encounter today a word that is not often ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

No Mas! No Mas! Achieve! Prevail!

Contributed by Wade Martin Hughes, Sr on Mar 8, 2008

We can not throw in the towel and cry: NO MAS! NO MAS! God has a plan and purpose for us to ACHIEVE and PREVAIL!

NO MAS! NO MAS! THE TEN COUNT? VS ACHIEVE? PREVAIL? By Wade Martin Hughes, Sr. If you do this in one lesson, you must move quickly. I start with a towel, and throw the towel on the floor? What could this mean? I. CAN WE HEAR THE CRY OF THE FLEEING SPIRIT, I SHALL FLEE, NO MAS! NO MAS? GOD HELP ...read more

Scripture: Joel 2:25-28

Denomination: Assembly Of God

God Provides For Every Need Series

Contributed by Glenn Durham on Mar 11, 2008

God’s power and provisions are superabundant for those who trust and obey.

Scripture Introduction Only one of Jesus’ miracles is recorded by all four evangelists — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. God chose to describe the person and work of his Son from four different angles, four perspectives. Each author brings a unique point of view to his account as each writes for a ...read more

Scripture: John 6:1-14, John 6:15-21

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Every Spiritual Blessing Pt. 2

Contributed by David Mcallan on Aug 8, 2008

The issue for God is relationship! God has done all He can to make us right before Him.

Intro - Can I ask you a probing question... Q. Are these blessings listed here in the reading special to you? - We use the phrase, “taken for granted” every now and again to express the fact that from time to time, we do take things for granted - Whether that be a spouse, friends, parents, our job, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:7-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Is Your Lamp Ready?

Contributed by Luther Allen on Aug 9, 2008

Everyone must be ready when Christ,the spiritual bridegroom, unexpectedly returns for the church

Matthew 25: 1-13 The Parable of the Ten Virgins: “Is Your Lamp Ready?” When Christ returns for the church, you need to be prepared! This is Summer time: the wedding season. Tuxedoes and bridal gowns, multi-tiered confections and carefully crafted schedules are the norm – showers and parties, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:1-13

Denomination: Baptist