Sermons on Fresh Encounter With God:

Its Harvest Time

Contributed by Pastor Dempsey Daniels on Jan 5, 2004

ITS HARVEST TIME

ITS HARVEST TIME JOHN:4:34-38 11/20/00 INTRODUCTION:THE fourth chapter of the gospel of John is a chapter of surprises. In chapter 4:9 a woman was surprised that Jesus spoke to her. In verse 39 she was surprised that Jesus knew all about her. In verse 31-34 the disciples were surprised that ...read more

Scripture: John 4:34-38

Denomination: Baptist

Behold Your King

Contributed by Paul Pierpoint on Apr 1, 2004

A Palm Sunday message.

TODAY’S MESSAGE “BEHOLD YOUR KING” Matt. 21:5 / Luke 19:38 Pastor Pierpoint (www.hobesoundbiblechurch.com) Some of the greatest events recorded in the life of our Saviour take place in what we call the Passion Week. Our attention this morning is called to one of those events. The account of ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:5, Luke 19:38

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Jesus Our Advocate Series

Contributed by Steve Salmon on Oct 9, 2002

This sermon explores Jesus’ role in cleansing us before the Father.

Jesus our Advocate Hebrews 8 INTRODUCTION: Big time trials have become a media event. Many trials, to a lesser or greater degree, have had their verdict rise out of media attention. The real advocacy wasn’t necessarily before a judge and jury but before a microphone and video camera. Can anyone ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Wdjd? (What Did Jesus Do?)

Contributed by Tommy Hames on Oct 29, 2002

What did Jesus do for us?

INTRODUCTION It has almost become cliché to ask, “What would Jesus do?” This question that was taken from Charles Sheldon’s book, "In His Steps", has become a common household phrase. It is a good question to ask and one that we need to ask ourselves every single day, but before WWJD can mean ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

How To Handle The Storms Of Life

Contributed by Patrick O'loughlin on Oct 31, 2002

Everyone experiences storms in their life so how should we respond.

In this passage we have several truths about the storms of life. 1. Between here and the other side are storms. 2. Those who get to the other side have come through storms(see 2 Cor.11:23-28) 3. Those who come through storms successfully are better able to help others.(v53-57) a. They ...read more

Scripture: Mark 6:45-56

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Into Your Hands

Contributed by Wesley Bishop on Mar 16, 2004

This is full text, albeit short. This was part of a Good Friday service covering the sayings of Jesus on the cross.

She was perched on the couch. “Catch me, daddy!” She leaped into my arms. Man, was I scared. My daughter demonstrated faith and trust in me as her dad. She just knew I would catch her. I wasn’t so sure. She has known from very early that I love her and that I have her best interest in mind. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 23:43-46

Denomination: Wesleyan

What Is Hell Really Like

Contributed by Clint Shrum on Jan 5, 2008

A description of what hell is really like according the blessed 1611 King James Bible

WHAT IS HELL REALLY LIKE! Luke 16:20-31 Intro: Some people ask why Bible believing preachers are so dogmatic about the preaching of Hell. This place called Hell is made reference to in the Bible 116 times as a place of torment, separation, fire, grave and an eternal home of the lost. As great ...read more

Scripture: Luke 16:20-31

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Lily Of The Valleys Series

Contributed by Jonathan Campbell on Feb 20, 2008

A sermon comparing the Lord Jesus Christ to the flower which scripture calls the lily of the valleys.

TEXT "I am...the lily of the valleys". INTRODUCTION The lily of the valleys is a beautiful flower. It has little white bells arranged up a short delicate stem. It is popular in bridal arrangements because of its sweet perfume. 1. HEART The flower contains convallatoxin, a chemical used as a ...read more

Scripture: Song of Songs 2:1

The Disciplined Christian ( I Corithians 9:19-27) Series

Contributed by Rodney Fry on Sep 23, 2007

I Corithians 9:19-27

THE DISCIPLINED CHRISTIAN 1 Corinthians 9:19-27 Introduction A. Verses 19 through 23 might sound like the words of a hypocrite to those who do not know Paul’s teaching. B. He is really giving illustrations of how he adapts his ministry to win people to Christ. C. He now uses athletic ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:19-27

Denomination: Baptist

Earthen Vessels Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Nov 22, 2006

This sermon speaks of the fact that outwardly we decay - yet inwardly we can become stronger.

Earthen Vessels Paul writing to the church at Corinth, speaking about death writes these words in 2 Corinthians 4:16: Therefore we do not lose heart, but though our outer man is decaying, yet our inner man is being renewed day by day. Wouldn’t it be great if things could last forever? Clothes ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What's Under Our Steeple?

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 23, 2005

A sermon about the role and function of the church.

WHAT’S UNDER OUR STEEPLE? Mark 11:15-18 INTRO: My seminary Pastoral Ministries professor, C. W. Brister, in one of his books, tells about a pastor who received a distressed young woman into his study one day. She told the pastor how a few minutes earlier, she had almost ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Examination

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 1, 2005

How to come to the Lord’s Table

I Cor 11:23-30 Examination - School this week - Dr. --- To find out what is wrong 1 Corinthians 11:28 But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of [that] bread, and drink of [that] cup. A Duty - Preventing Sin - Unworthy Communication Goldsmiths - The truth of their gold - ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-30

Denomination: Baptist

3 R's Of A Godly Graduate

Contributed by Craig West on Dec 10, 2004

Characteristics of a Godly Graduate; a Baccalaureate sermon

Baccalaureate Service – May 2, 2004 2 Timothy 4:6—8 Intro: 3 “R’s” of education --- 3 “R’s” of a Godly graduate (1) READY (v 7) << ILLUS. A. Lincoln – “I think the necessity of being ready has increased.” >> - A Godly grad will be ready for the things that will come (Phil 4:13). - Paul was ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 4:6-8, Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret Of Success

Contributed by John Phillips Jr on Mar 7, 2006

The Apostle Paul indicated there was ONE thing that helped insure his success in Christ!

The Secret of Success Phil. 3:12-14 Intro – People love hearing a secret don’t they? Many of the books on the best seller list are those that have to do with supposedly “Secret” methods on everything from weight loss to wealth beyond your wildest dreams! I am sure that many of you remember the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 3:12-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Christian's Labor - 4 Of 6 Series

Contributed by Naveen Balakrishnan on Jun 1, 2005

This is the fourth part (triplet of exhortation) of a six part series on the Christian’s Labor from 1 Thessalonians 5:12-24.

“THE CHRISTIAN’S LABOR” – 4 OF 6 1 THESSALONIANS 5:16-18 1. The COMING Day of the LORD. (5:1-3) 2. The CHILDREN of the Light. (5:4-8) 3. A COMFORTING Legacy. (5:9-11) 4. The CHRISTIAN’S Labor. (5:12-24) I. FIRST Triplet of Exhortation. (vv. 12-13) II. SECOND Triplet of Exhortation. (v. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Denomination: Baptist