Sermons on Gaze:

Got Hope?

Contributed by Richard Tow on Dec 1, 2003

Hope empowers us to live godly lives in the now. This sermons discusses how hope strengthens us against temptation and enables us to persevere in our walk with God. How hope is to be nurtured is also addressed.

Got Hope? I John 3:2-3 11-30-03 Intro: We take our text this morning from 1 John 2:28-3:3. 28And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming. 29If you know that he is righteous, you know that everyone who does what is ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:2-3, Romans 15:13

Denomination: Charismatic

Song Of Solomon

Contributed by Ernest Johnson on Aug 7, 2004

The Song of Solomon as sung by Ernest Johnson.

 Outline and Notes List of Characters 2 Biography 3 Outline 4 Chapter 1 5 Chapter 2 6 Chapter 3 9 Chapter 4 10 Chapter 5 15 Chapter 6 17 Chapter 7 18 Chapter 8 19 Taught by Ernest Johnson At the McLoud Pentecostal Holiness Church  List of Characters 1. The ...read more

Denomination: Pentecostal

One Unusual Message Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on May 21, 2002

Part 1 of 5 of the series, Christmas Perspectives. It all began with the unusual message. An angel visited Mary and then an angel visited Joseph. This "unusual message" speaks to us today as well. A message that leads to a journey, and finally, the mom

ONE UNUSUAL MESSAGE Part 1 of the Christmas Perspectives Series READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: John 1:1-5 (NIV) 1 In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. 2 He was with God in the beginning. 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Presence Of Worship Series

Contributed by Darren Ethier on Apr 9, 2002

Message 1 of 3 in the series "The Heart of Worship". This message explores the question, "Is true worship dependant upon where you are and what you are doing?"

the presence of worship John 4:23-24 READ AT BEGINNING OF SERVICE: Luke 7:36-50 (NIV) 36 Now one of the Pharisees invited Jesus to have dinner with him, so he went to the Pharisee’s house and reclined at the table. 37 When a woman who had lived a sinful life in that town learned that Jesus was ...read more

Scripture: John 4:23-24, Luke 7:36-50

Denomination: Pentecostal

Righteous Rain Series

Contributed by Mike Gilbert on Jul 5, 2007

Why does God allow bad things to happen to good people? Why does He allow His followers to suffer?

You’ve probably heard the questions asked before: -->If Denny’s restaurants are, as their slogan says, "always open," why do they have locks on their front doors? Why do those locks exist? -->What is the purpose of those two lines between your nose and lip (by the way, their anatomical name: ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:44-45

Denomination: Baptist

The Angels' Plea For Peace Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Dec 10, 2006

The angels gave the Christmas message. Will you deny and doubt, are you uncertain but willing to surrender, are you ready to accept and act, and do you believe and will you broadcast the good news?

The Angels’ Plea for Peace Luke 2:9-14 Rev. Brian Bill 12/10/06 Yesterday I drove up to Milwaukee to celebrate my mom’s 70th birthday with my four sisters. One of my sisters had a pretty cool idea a couple weeks ago. She told all of us to order a black t-shirt with the words, “Mom likes me best” ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:9-14

Denomination: Baptist

Weightless Series

Contributed by Billy Hornsby on Nov 4, 2009

Some of us are a little bit lame in our life because our life has gotten off track. Our expectations of the things of this world let us down, and we need to refocus on the person of Jesus Christ.

I’m glad I got to speak about Acts chapter 3, because chapter 3 is kind of like one of those first huge miracles of the Church after the day of Pentecost, after the Holy Spirit was given. I want to pick up on the story because...now Peter has just received the Holy Spirit. He came on 120 people. He ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-17

Denomination: *other

How To Pray Powerfully Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James encourages believers not only to pray, but to pray powerfully!

JAMES 5:16 HOW TO PRAY POWERFULLY “Therefore, confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person has great power as it is working.” How would you describe your prayer life? Are the prayers you offer vibrant and vigorous? Or are ...read more

Scripture: James 5:16

Denomination: Baptist

Be Patient! The Master Will Soon Be Here!

Contributed by Michael Stark on Mar 23, 2009

James teaches Christians to be patient, because they know that Jesus is coming soon.

JAMES 5:7-11 BE PATIENT! THE MASTER WILL SOON BE HERE! “Be patient, therefore, brothers, until the coming of the Lord. See how the farmer waits for the precious fruit of the earth, being patient about it, until it receives the early and the late rains. You also, be patient. Establish your ...read more

Scripture: James 5:7-11

Denomination: Baptist

Do You Have An Awe For God?

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Jun 10, 2009

Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you?

Do you have an awe of God? Video Clip: Awed by God? - Does – “His Amazing love” video clip – Does His amazing love awe you? Thesis: Are you in awe of God? Does he awaken you from you apathy, does He wow you daily? Does His presence and Word amaze you? Or does God bore you? As believers in Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Luke 7:16

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Marriage--A Divine Primer

Contributed by Michael Stark on Feb 14, 2010

The apostolic instruction for a godly home is ignored at our own peril. God has provided these instructions for our benefit and for His glory.

“Wives, submit to your own husbands, as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife even as Christ is the head of the church, his body, and is himself its Saviour. Now as the church submits to Christ, so also wives should submit in everything to their husbands. “Husbands, love your ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 5:22-33

Denomination: Baptist

The Significance Of Indiscretion-2

Contributed by Byron Sherman on Aug 14, 2012

2 of 2. Genesis records the significance of the indiscretion of Noah’s younger son, Ham. Understanding the significance of indiscretion imparts wisdom/ is instructive to God’s people. Indiscretion holds significance for...

The SIGNIFICANCE OF INDISCRETION-II—Genesis 9:18-29 Attention: Discreet— ‘Careful & circumspect in one's speech or actions, esp. in order to avoid causing offense or to gain an advantage.’ M-W—1) Having or showing discernment or good judgment in conduct & especially ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 9:18-29

Denomination: Baptist

The Secret To Change Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 1, 2012

The "Secret to Change" through 1) The Perplexity of the Crowd (Acts 3:12-13), 2) The Person of Christ (Acts 3:14-17), and 3) The Power of Christ (Acts 3:18-19).

For several years of government contracts, many civil servants, including teachers, have been able to bank unused sick days for cash payments after several years of service. In Ontario, leading up to this labour day, the provincial government has endeavered to pass legislation to change this ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:12-19

Denomination: Other

Dealing With God's Delay

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Oct 4, 2012

Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just wait on God, but What do I do when God delays coming to my aid.

“Dealing with God’s Delay” By Pastor M.L. Maughmer, Jr. OPENING:- How many have heard this before:- God’s delay doesn’t mean God’s denial! Just because God hasn’t done something yet doesn’t mean that He won’t do it at all! We need to just ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Apostolic

That Sinking Feeling Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 10, 2011

Followers of Jesus can have hope though His divine 1) Authority (Matthew 14:22–23), 2) Knowledge (Matthew 14:24–25), 3) Protection (Matthew 14:26–27), 4) Love (Matthew 14:28-31), and divine 5) Power (Matthew 14:32-33).

In his article, "Ten Years Later", R.C. Sproul said: "A full decade has passed since America suffered the tragedy of 9/11. Ten years ago, I repeatedly heard the question raised: “Where was God in all of this? Where was God on 9/11 when the planes crashed into the twin towers in New York, the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:22-33

Denomination: Other