Sermons on Glory Of This World:

Spiritual Eclipses

Contributed by David Simpson on Aug 23, 2017

Comparing the solar eclipse to spiritual eclipses such as denial and delay and distractions. Also an emphasis on the return of the SON as compared to the eclipse of the sun.

Sermon Lanier Christian Church August 20, 2017 David Simpson Spiritual Eclipses Revelation 1:7; 1 Thessalonians 5:2 1 Thessalonians 5:2 – “…for you know very well that the day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night.” Monday is the day! Rain or shine, the total solar eclipse ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:7, 1 Thessalonians 5:2, Revelation 22:20-21

Denomination: Christian Church

Rooted - Introduction Series

Contributed by Edward Hardee on Aug 28, 2017

First message in the series on being Rooted. This message goes over the bad grounds.

Title: Being Rooted Theme: Text: Mark 4:1 - 13 Introduction And again He began to teach by the sea. And a great multitude was gathered to Him, so that He got into a boat and sat in it on the sea; and the whole multitude was on the land facing the sea. (Mark 4:1) Then He taught them many things by ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-13

Denomination: Church Of God

Beggar(S)

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Aug 30, 2017

When Martin Luther died, they found a piece of paper in his pocket that read: "This is true. We are beggars." He is right. Before God, we are beggars, like the Canaanite woman.

There is something about a sibling that can bring out the worst in us. We might not mind losing, but when it is to a brother or sister, then it’s an entirely different story. We might become more competitive than we normally are. Our patience can seem to be even less with them. They also seem ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 15:21-28

Denomination: Lutheran

Food Fight! Series

Contributed by Nickolas Kooi on Sep 14, 2017

In Romans 14, the apostle deals with an issue about food and days that stems from Christian Freedom. When discussing this matter, Paul points us to our identity in Christ, and how that impacts this issue and these debates.

How we see and define ourselves is one of the most important things in our lives. Our perception of ourselves can affect a variety of things. It can impact how we think about ourselves. It also impacts how we can feel about ourselves. If you think you are important, you will feel important. ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:1-12, Colossians 2:16-17

Denomination: Lutheran

The Best Reason To Forgive

Contributed by Kerry Haynes on Sep 17, 2017

We have lots of good reasons to forgive others who hurt us, but the best reason to forgive is because God has forgiven us so much more. When we learn to appreciate the full extent of God's grace, we can practice giving away that grace to others.

Matthew 18:21-35 The Best Reason to Forgive At some point, every one of us has been hurt, sometimes quite deeply. Maybe somebody here today is hurting. The question is, will you be able to forgive and let go, to move forward with your life? Forgiveness is a choice. You don’t have to forgive, but ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 18:21-35, Ephesians 4:31-32

Denomination: Baptist

Kings And Prophets: The Beginning Of The End Of Israel

Contributed by C Jordan on Feb 23, 2016

The story of Hezekiah teaches us that when we honour and obey God, He blesses us. But when we choose to rebel and reject Him, there are always negative consequences.

THE STORY OF KINGS AND PROPHETS #5: THE BEGINNING OF THE END OF ISRAEL INTRO TO THE STORY: Discuss the nation of Israel through King Saul, David and Samuel. The Divided Kingdom: The Northern Kingdom of Israel (20 bad kings) and the Southern Kingdom of Judah (8 good kings, 12 bad kings). God sent ...read more

Denomination: *other

Four Tools We Need To Make It Through Times Of Trouble Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 25, 2016

This message deals with four tools we can use from the book of James to get us through times of trial and persecution.

FOUR TOOLS WE NEED TO MAKE IT THROUGH TIMES OF TRIAL JAMES 1:1-8 JAMES, A SERVANT OF GOD AND OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST, TO THE TWELVE TRIBES SCATTERED AMONG THE NATIONS: GREETINGS. 2  CONSIDER IT PURE JOY, MY BROTHERS, WHENEVER YOU FACE TRIALS OF MANY KINDS, 3  BECAUSE YOU KNOW THAT THE TESTING OF ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Encouraging Young Pastors Series

Contributed by Bob Marcaurelle on Mar 2, 2016

This shows how Paul encouraged young Pastor Timothy who was apparently afraid of the responsibilities of his task. He did this by showing that he had confidence in him, as did his friends and the Lord.

PASSING CHRISTIANITY DOWNAN EXPOSITION OF FIRST TIMOTHY Copyright 2004 by Bob Marcaurelle freesermons@homeorchurchbiblestudy.com Sermon 3 ENCOURAGING YOUNG PREACHERS (1: 2, 18-19a) “To Timothy my true son in the faith, Grace and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 1:18-19

Denomination: Baptist

The Disobedient Heart Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Mar 6, 2016

Avoid these pitfalls of disobedience - the temptation to rationalize it, to belittle it, to blame it, to give excuses for it, to please man rather than God.

Today we are going to touch on one topic that we can all speak with experience – disobedience. • Whether it’s disobedience to parents, to authority, or to God. We know what it is and how difficult it is, sometimes. • To obey is not easy. It takes trust, it takes faith and ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 15:1-23

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Too Little, Too Late Series

Contributed by Allan Quak on Mar 7, 2016

Josiah sought to be faithful to the covenant even though he knew it would not change anything - in the face of opposition we are called to continued faithfulness.

You can listen to the full message here:- http://www.nec.org.au/listen-to-a-sermon-series/kings-series/ Message 2 Kings 23:1-30 “Too Little Too Late” Opening Kenny and the Suzuki An admiration of the continued commitment despite all the set-backs. The view of continuing no matter what the ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 23:1-30

Denomination: Baptist

What Is Your Calling? (Part 5) Series

Contributed by Ajai Prakash on Mar 10, 2016

Do you really have God’s call upon your life? If so, what has He disclosed to you? What are you doing about it? Have you consulted your mentor or pastor about it? Are you completely captivated by God?

Opening Illustration: Narrative of how my call came about. Introduction: In the focus text, Samuel lives in a precarious time when “the word of the LORD was rare” (verse 1). This is a continuation of the problem at the end of book of Judges where “all the people did what was ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 3:1-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Coated - Pt. 1 - Favorites Series

Contributed by Steve Ely on Mar 13, 2016

You have been told you should have hope . . . why? Your trial, heartache & pain make you the exception, don’t they? They would, but you are coated!

Coated 
Pt. 1 - Favorites Introduction 
We have spent 4 weeks trying to expose the dangers of hopelessness (see series titled "Heart Attacks" while hoping that some of us who have given up would identify hidden hopelessness in your own life. Some of us have walked around for a long ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 37:2-4, Genesis 37:3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Disappointed God

Contributed by Rev Ken Shedenhelm on Aug 18, 2013

From the moment that he discovered that Adam and Eve were hiding in their nakedness to the moment that he hung on his cross, God has been disappointed in our choosing death over life. This magnifies his grace, even as it challenges our discipleship.

I came one day to this vineyard of mine; hoping, expecting that it would all be fine. The soil was rich, the corner... divine; I loved it, for sure- this vineyard of mine. The water was plenty, the sun warm and bright; I worked it by day and watched it by night. The hedge was protective, the ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 5:1-7

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jailbreak: When God Unlocks The Chains Of Injustice

Contributed by Cohss Spiritsong on Aug 20, 2013

Biblical story of Peter's miraculous release from prison and how we, too, can be released from injustice

Jailbreak: When God Unlocks the Chains of Injustice Pastor Leslie A. Rutland-Tipton Enemy uses several tactics to make us fearful 1. King Herod arrested some who belonged to the church a. A direct threat or action toward you 2. King Herod intended to persecute them b. Intentions of malice ...read more

Scripture: Acts 12:1-10

Denomination: *other

The Principle Of Conscience

Contributed by Davon Huss on Aug 27, 2013

A sermon on Romans 14:22-23 about the conscience on how to handle people who are Christians but they are different from us in their opinions (Material adapted from Dave Swavely's book, Who Are You to Judge? and outline from Joe R. Price)

HoHum: Adam Clarke was a sales clerk in a store that sold fine silk to people of the upper classes in London. One day his employer showed young Adam how he could increase sales and profits by stretching the silk as he measured it out. Young Adam Clarke looked his employer straight in the eye and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 14:22-23

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ