Sermons on Giving To God:

"Are You A Speckled Bird?"

Contributed by Jerry Depoy on Sep 24, 2004

Jesus would not "fly away," and so, they crucified him... Why did the world hate Jesus? Why does the world hate you?

Title: "The Great Speckled Bird" Introduction: Years ago I heard a song sung about the "great speckled bird." I had no idea of what the singer was singing about. In my devotions I came across this passage of scripture and studied it out. God was saying to Jeremiah, "those who follow me are ...read more

Scripture: Jeremiah 12:9, Jeremiah 9:1-15, Jeremiah 12:1

Denomination: Baptist

Never Mind, Eat Some Food!

Contributed by Simon Rundell on Jul 23, 2001

The docetist heresy, the reality of Christ’s incarnation, and his setting of priorities: his father’s will above his earthly, physical needs.

Sermon for Evening Prayer and Benediction 22nd July 2001 Text: John 4:31-35 “My food is to do the will of him who sent me, and to accomplish his work” + In the name of the Father and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. It is a caricature of Jewish mothers that they force food onto their ...read more

Scripture: John 4:31-35

Denomination: Episcopal/Anglican

Jesus

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Sep 26, 2006

Urging men to look to Jesus

No one can go in the wrong direction and reach the right destination. God has made it very plain that the way to the Father is through Christ If man refuses God way, - what are the alternatives? One alternative is Alteration Avenue. Travelers on this way say, "I have sinned, but I have turned ...read more

Scripture: John 14:6

Denomination: Baptist

Sanctity Of Human Life

Contributed by Pb Stetser on May 8, 2002

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own.

As is the case with all my messages, I am glad to provide my Power Point slides so you can use them as a help for your own. Sanctity of Human Life First preached on 1.27.02 Psalm 139:13–16 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 139:13-16

Denomination: Holiness

The Up-Standing Citizen

Contributed by Jerry Stepp on Jun 9, 2010

The fac that no name is given tells us all this could be anyone at any moment of life, thankfully, we have hope to overcome these issues of life through the Lord Jesus Christ

The UP-STANDING Citizen Acts 3:1-11 - Psalm 3:3 Introduction: It is important to know that the man’s name is not given, which tells me this could be anyone at anytime in any one of life’s circumstances. 1. HE LOOKED UP VS.4 This man no doubt had a posture that was continually ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Authority Of The Believer#1

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Sep 5, 2010

the authority the Christian has through Christ

Intro: God gave man authority in the garden. Satan through deception robbed man of his authority on earth. Man lived in bondage to sin. When Jesus said, it is finished, He completed the work of regaining the authority that man had lost. He took the keys from Satan, and gave all authority back to ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 28:18-20

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Stephen’s Witness To The Jews, And Ours

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 26, 2009

We need to consider the early Church’s message to their elder brothers, the Jews, and our attitude of love for them today.

December 26, 2009 St. Stephen, protomartyr Once the Church of the first decade accepted the reality that the scandalous execution of the Messiah, Jesus, was really the beginning of the transformation of man into the obedient child of God, a new scandal occupied their attention. And so, with the ...read more

Denomination: Catholic

Letting Go Series

Contributed by Brian Matherlee on Nov 29, 2007

Part 2 in the series from Isaiah 40

FLYING LIKE EAGLES Part 2-Letting Go Isaiah 40:31, “They will soar on wings like eagles.” Sunday, September 16, 2007 Pastor Brian Matherlee Eagles sometimes drown while hunting. They catch a fish too heavy for it to really carry and if it can’t drag it to shore quick enough it may hang on and be ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 40:31

Denomination: Wesleyan

Four Wicked Generations

Contributed by Rodelio Mallari on Dec 31, 2010

Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago.

Intro: Four times in our text the word “generation” is used to refer to a certain category of people who have certain undesirable attitudes in common. Since sin entered into the world these four classes of people have always existed. They existed 3000 years ago. You be the judge and see if there ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 30:11-14

Denomination: *other

I Received A Miracle From Jesus!

Contributed by Joe Burke on Jan 18, 2007

Twenty years ago my life was in disarray.

I Received A Miracle From Jesus! Twenty years ago my life was in disarray. My marriage was in trouble; no communication and slowly but surely we were drifting apart. Church was a drag, after 45 minutes on Sunday I was shuffling my feet looking for the door. God was a concept, a giant score keeper ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:17-18

Denomination: Catholic

Pure N Heart

Contributed by Darren Sirmans on Aug 1, 2012

Visitations from the Lord are real if you have the faith of Jesus Christ.

Read Matthew 5: 8 out loud and drink a little bit of water When detriment not only strikes but also prevent you from getting the job done, you got to keep moving and believing that you are healed by the power of God. I see people who work so hard to make their life better, but it seems as though ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Unshakable Faith

Contributed by John Dobbs on Nov 1, 2014

Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its greatest strength.

Unshakable Faith   1 Thessalonians 3 Introduction Every one of us is going to face something in our life that will shake our faith to its foundation. (loss, doubt, disappointment, betrayal, discouragement). We are currently in the business of building up our faith to its ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 3:1-10

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Prosperity Message

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Jul 23, 2016

Don't we all want to be richly blessed, that comfortable retirement, the slippers beside the fire, the 2.5 kids visiting with the 2.5 grandchildren and a golden labrador. Blessings are a wonderful thing!

Blessings are wonderful things, amazing things, don’t we all like to receive a blessing? I love it when someone says bless you or God bless you, it makes me happy, real warm fuzzy stuff. The verses that are used this month are about blessings, about the countless rewards for the blessed ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1:18, 1 Corinthians 1:23-24, Philippians 2:6-7

Denomination: Salvation Army

The Tabernacle Part 10 The Veil Series

Contributed by Dr. Steve Newton on Oct 25, 2017

Having therefore brethren, boldness to enter into the holiest by the blood of Jesus, by a new and living way, which He has consecrated for us, through the veil, that is to say His flesh Heb. 10:19-20

THE VEIL (Exodus 26:31-35; 36:35, 36) The inner veil hung between the holy place and the most holy place, dividing the tabernacle into two rooms. Tradition says that the veil was transferred to the temples and used there for centuries. 1. The name The word suggests something hidden When Moses ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 36:35-36, Exodus 26:31-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Making A Difference

Contributed by Michael Caples on Nov 5, 2017

Making a difference as a Christian

If you went into a field at about 2:00 in the morning It would be very dark. If I lit a small light from the other side you would see it. As a matter of fact, you would turn all of your focus to it. Think of this world as that dark field. Our world is very dark. We are more full of sin than ever. ...read more

Scripture: Jude 1:22-23