Sermons on Growing Old:

Power In Reserve

Contributed by James May on Aug 27, 2006

We have power in reserve, through the Lord Jesus Christ, to overcome every trial and persecution. God will see us through.

Power in Reserve By Pastor Jim May It seems that there is never a day when we do not hear of someone who is having some problems. Just this week we have seen several of our own church family who have had some hard times. Two of the ladies have had to have surgery. I’m glad to say that both are ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:6-18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

"I Will Never Be The Same Again"

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Jun 12, 2011

When you finally and truly realize, what this is talking about, that which is available to all of us who have accepted Jesus and the Grace message He gave us. It is a life changing, game changing, turn your world upside down, inside out experience!

I Will Never Be The Same Again We live in a world where communication is key, its very important to all of us. Never has there been a time in history, that people have ever spoke to each other more than they do now a days. The number of ways grows on a daily basis. Smart phones keep getting ...read more

Scripture: Mark 11:12-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

One Mother - Two Nations: Part #1 Esau Series

Contributed by Tom Shepard on Oct 8, 2011

Two main points from the life of Esau: 1. He was more concerned about the here-and-now than he was with the here-after. 2. Godliness comes by choice.

One Mother – Two Nations Part #1 - Esau “Esau became a skillful hunter, a man of the field, but Jacob was a peaceful man, living in tents.” Genesis 25:27 (NASB) God has always shown blessings to his people – take Rebecca as an example. For many years she had be barren. Now the Lord opens her ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Inexpressible And Glorious Joy Series

Contributed by David Owens on Nov 15, 2010

We learn from this section that our joy is based on God's mercy, our inheritance, our faith, and God's prophesies and promises.

Introduction: A. Let’s start with this cartoon. 1. The cartoon shows a grumpy boy heading off to school with his dad reminding him: “This is the day the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” 2. The boy replied: “I know ‘this is the day the Lord has ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:3-12

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Cause For Celebration: An Examination Of The Cosmological Argument

Contributed by Frederick Meekins on Sep 11, 2009

Cause For Celebration: An Examination Of The Cosmological Argument

Often the classics rank among the best. Even though time passes and intellectual fashions change, certain insights and perspectives address something so profound they forever earn a place as a steadfast pillar among sifting seas of opinion. Much of what comes after such a point simply serves as ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:20-21

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Keep Your Hope In The Final Revelation

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Nov 3, 2023

Think about the concept of seeing God face to face - it is spoken of through the Word - a hope of salvation.

11.5.23 1 John 3:2–3 (EHV) 2 Dear friends, we are children of God now, but what we will be has not yet been revealed. We know that when he is revealed we will be like him, and we will see him as he really is. 3 Everyone who has this hope purifies himself just as Jesus is pure. Keep Your Hope ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 3:1-3

Denomination: Lutheran

God’s River Of Life

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Oct 18, 2020

Today’s message is a message of hope and revival as we look at God’s river of the waters of life that He desires to flow into and through our lives, that is, the flow of the Holy Spirit that is available to all those who believe.

God’s River of Life Revelation 22 I’d like to start our study by going back and taking a look at a remarkable passage found in the book of Job. “For there is hope for a tree, if it is cut down, that it will sprout again, and that its tender shoots will not cease. Though its root may grow old in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 22:1-5, Ezekiel 47:1-9, Job 14:7-9

Denomination: Foursquare

Sermon – A Proper Response To The Seasons Of Life

Contributed by Otis Mcmillan on Oct 16, 2024

The Bible does not explain why violence and tragedies are a part of our world. We are not told why there was a serpent in the garden of Eden. We never told why bad things happen to good people. Yet men often speculate about the subject and are often wrong in their conclusions.

Sermon – A Proper Response to the Seasons of Life Luke 13:1-9 “About this time Jesus was informed that Pilate had murdered some people from Galilee as they were offering sacrifices at the Temple. “Do you think those Galileans were worse sinners than all the other people from Galilee?” Jesus asked. ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:1-9, 2 Corinthians 13:5, Lamentations 3:40, Ecclesiastes 3:1, Matthew 5:45, Ephesians 2:8-9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Methodist

The Rock That Broke

Contributed by Lee Houston on Nov 3, 2024

I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried my best to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid or not thoughtful or inconsiderate.

Title: The Rock that Broke Specific purpose: failures can grow us I accepted Christ many decades ago, and ever since, I have tried to love my neighbor as I love myself. Yet, there are times that I fail. That can happen to the best of us. It may be something we say or do that is stupid ...read more

Scripture: John 13:5-9, Matthew 26:3

The Transformation Of The Christian

Contributed by Joel Pankow on Feb 20, 2004

how God brings about a transformation in people and Christians

February 22, 2004 2 Corinthians 3:12-4:2 Therefore, since we have such a hope, we are very bold. 13 We are not like Moses, who would put a veil over his face to keep the Israelites from gazing at it while the radiance was fading away. 14 But their minds were made dull, for to this day the ...read more

Denomination: Lutheran

Breath Of God

Contributed by Dennis Lee on Feb 2, 2020

Today's Message is part of our person and work of the Holy Spirit series and looks at how the Holy Spirit is the Breath of God. From this message we see that God breathes into us physical, spiritual, and renewed life, in and through the Holy Spirit.

The Person and Work of the Holy Spirit Breath of God {Audio: https://mega.nz/#!fZEnRSBY!ANU7hdA9aoIGuS9BOEHMVyAENH3u4zeljxHeYfORWgc} Play video clip The clip we just watched is from the movie, “The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe,” which was based upon the book written by C.S. Lewis. In the ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 2:7, Ezekiel 37:1-14, John 3:1-8, John 20:21-22

Denomination: Foursquare

Law And Order Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Jul 15, 2015

A study of the book of Hebrews chapter 1 verses 1 through 14

Hebrews 1: 1 – 14 Law And Order 1 God, who at various times and in various ways spoke in time past to the fathers by the prophets, 2 has in these last days spoken to us by His Son, whom He has appointed heir of all things, through whom also He made the worlds; 3 Who being the brightness of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 1:1-14

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Is It Possible A Christian Is Not A Sinner Saved By Grace? Series

Contributed by Barry O Johnson on Dec 4, 2018

This is the fifth and final message in the series.

Monday, March 6, 2006. It was Day 2 of the week-long Spring Prayer and Power Conference hosted by Dave Roberson Ministries in Tulsa, OK. I had booked the detached living quarters that were part of a bed and breakfast for me, Candace and Stephen, two of my children. I got up that morning around ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:6-7, John 8:33-36, Colossians 1:13, John 5:30, John 8:1-11, John 3:17, John 5:14, 1 Timothy 4:1-2, Galatians 1:6-9, 2 Corinthians 11:13-15  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Casting The Deciding Vote Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 14, 2003

Many people believe that the deciding vote in any election is cast in the privacy of a ballot box... but in reality, the deciding vote in elections is cast somewhere else entirely.

OPEN: (A sermon given just prior to the California recall vote on October 7th 2003). How many of you have heard about the upcoming recall vote in California? (A resounding number of people raised their hands). Well, I don’t how you could have avoided it. But it has been an excellent example of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Heaven Pt-3 Series

Contributed by Brian Menear on Feb 23, 2007

Concludes with a 1 paragraph description of Heaven for use in witnessing.

Understanding Heaven PT 3 So far we have learned why we should want to go to Heaven. How we are going to get there (salvation/rapture) Rewards we will receive(Crowns of Judgment) Now we will learn who and what we will exactly see and do in Heaven. 1-Who are the inhabitants of Heaven? God, Jesus ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 21:10-27

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational