Sermons on Guides Us:

God's Love For Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand.

1. Today we talk about something that is very hard for us to understand. Something that is not natural to our way of thinking. But it is something that we need to consider. For without some understanding of this, we fail to know God and we fail to comprehend our relationship with us. 2. Today we ...read more

Scripture: Hosea 2:1

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Jesus Appears To Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

Introduction 1.

Introduction 1. I felt that God had gone away. I felt little hope and the joy of ministry had disappeared. I no longer had the desire, the mission to bring the good news that had motivated me into ministry. It was a dark time, one of the worst times of my life. 2. Do you know what I am talking ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-23

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Let Us Mature Series

Contributed by Dennis Marquardt on Oct 18, 2000

#2 in "Let Us" Series

#2 "LET US MATURE" TEXT: Heb. 5:7-6:3 INTRO: There has been a dramatic shift in our society over the past generation. We have gone from a sense of duty and responsibility to a demand for services and entertainment. The society around us has put great emphasis on "how do you feel?" as ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:5-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:4-5, Ephesians 3:20

The Power That Worketh In Us

Contributed by Andy Harris on Oct 18, 2000

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true.

Intro: The choir sang this morning, "God's Got The Power," and that is so true. Our God is powerful God. He is an awesome God. But, thank God, He has given that power to us! Read Luke 10:19 Power - Gr. Dunamis, "Dynamite." The use of dynamite can be for good or for destruction. Our text says, ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 3:20, 1 Corinthians 2:4-5

Christ - A Curse For Us

Contributed by John Kapteyn on Oct 18, 2000

1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family.

1. "I wish you were dead! Go to hades! Get out of here and don’t ever let me see you again!" "You are no longer part of this family." 2. His father was angry. He cursed his son with more words than I can tell you here this evening. His father was angry at him and he let him know it. And not only ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Spirit Reassures Us

Contributed by Paul Apple on Oct 18, 2000

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1.

OUR HEAVENLY FATHER GAVE US HIS SPIRIT TO REASSURE US OF OUR PRIVILEGED FAMILY RELATIONSHIP AND GLORIOUS INHERITANCE (SONS AND HEIRS -- THE INDWELLING SPIRIT ASSURES US OF OUR IDENTITY AND INHERITANCE IN THE FAMILY OF GOD) 1. (:14-15) We Are Now Adopted As God's Very Own Children a. God has ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:14-17

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Give Us Barabbas

Contributed by Charles Trout on Jan 31, 2001

What shall YOU do then with Jesus which is called Christ? When we stand in the hour of descision, will we also cry out "Give Us Barabbas (The world)"

KJV: Mk 15:6 6Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired. Give Us Barabbas As we study God’s Word we find particular people who are mentioned briefly and we soon pass over their record without fully gleaning the full significance of their rolls nor their ...read more

Scripture: Mark 15:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Use It Or Lose It!

Contributed by Dr. Ronald Shultz on Mar 17, 2001

Stir up your gift and study!

My son studied Kinesiology and double majored in sports medicine. So much for like father; like son. I consider sports to be a major waste of time. Nonetheless, my son’s goal is to be a personal trainer and one day own a health club that will put the rest to shame. Of course, I wish him well, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

Lead Us Not Into Temptation Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Apr 1, 2001

A prayer for protection during temptation.

A Study of the Lord’s Prayer Lesson # 7 “Lead Us Not Into Temptation” Matthew 6:13 “In this manner, therefore, pray: Our Father in heaven, Hallowed be Your name. Your kingdom come. Your will be done On earth as it is in ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:13

Denomination: Baptist

Just Like Us!

Contributed by Melvin Newland on Jul 2, 2002

Now one of the disturbing parts of the story to us is that He didn't give the servants the same amount. He gave 5 to one & 2 to another & 1 to another. We may think that is not fair.

MELVIN M. NEWLAND, MINISTER RIDGE CHAPEL, KANSAS, OK (Revised: 2014) A. If you were to ask me, "What is the most famous parable that Jesus ever told?" I would answer that it is the Parable of the Prodigal Son. When parables are mentioned we often think first of that parable ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"Preserve Us In Testing" Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 6, 2002

God enables us to persevere through trials and testings.

"Preserve us in Testing" Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts An Army buddy of mine sent me a postcard that read, "I can resist anything but temptation." Some people don’t need to ask "Lead me not into temptation"--they can find it on their own! I don’t want ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4, James 1:2-16

Denomination: Congregational

Give Us A King Series

Contributed by John Hamby on Aug 6, 2002

The problems that Israel faced when they stepped outside of God’s will and demanded a king immediately.

A Study of the Life of Samuel Sermon # 6 ”Give Us a King!” 1 Samuel 8:1-18 Many People are painfully aware that things would be far better in their lives if they had made wiser decisions. It is especially frustrating to realize what ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

Teach Us To Pray Series

Contributed by Ken Sowers on Dec 10, 2003

Using the Lord’s prayer as a model for praying

October 5 - Teach us to Pray 48% of churchgoers admit they haven’t experienced God’s presents in the last year! This must not happen here. This must be an alive place - it will be transformed. Merve Griffith to Oral Roberts - is it true you’ve heard God speak to you? Oral replies - Merve, God has ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:4-14

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Emmanuel - God With Us!

Contributed by Brian La Croix on Dec 14, 2003

Christmas message based on Matthew 1:21-23.

Emmanuel ¡V God with Us! Matthew 1:21-23 John 1:1-3, 10-14 December 14, 2003 Introduction This morning we continue our look at the Christmas story as related in Matthew. Last week we read from Matthew 1:18-25, which in those eight verses gives us a quick synopsis of the miracle of Jesus¡¦ ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:21-23

Denomination: Wesleyan