Sermons on H P Lovecraft:

No Hope, False Hope, True Hope

Contributed by Steven Cook on Jan 5, 2003

There are those today without hope, while others have false hope. Is there a True Hope that we can depend on?

“No Hope; False Hope; True Hope” Titus 2:13 by Dr. Steven G. Cook I. Introduction A. Although Faith & Hope are closely linked together, but they should be clearly distinguished. B. Faith has work to perform today; Hope cheers faith along the way and points to rewards of service. C. Faith comes ...read more

Scripture: Titus 2:13, Titus 2:11-15

Denomination: Baptist

Remember Our Heroes

Contributed by Bernard Dawson on Nov 10, 2002

A challenge to remember Godly heroes and what made them great and then adopt some of those traits into our own lives.

REMEMBER OUR HEROES Acts 26:12-23 People are not born as heroes. They emerge from the mass of humanity and do something above the norm. They act because they see a need and have a vision for solving the problem. The vision may come in the form of a long contemplated dream or maybe it’s a split ...read more

Scripture: Acts 26:12-23, Hebrews 11:23-27

Denomination: Holiness

Christian Attributes (Acronym)

Contributed by Joshua Hetrick on Aug 11, 2009

An acronym of the word Christian

The Attributes of a Christian C. Commitment, Romans 6:16 Fifty-six men signed the Declaration of Independence. Their conviction resulted in untold sufferings for themselves and their families. Of the 56 men, five were captured by the British and tortured before they died. Twelve had their homes ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Gospel & Who We Are Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 23, 2008

The Gospel is not about 1) Pleasing People; 2) A Human Centered Message; 3) A Human Devised Message, but a 4) Christ Centered Message.

Now that the Olympics are wrapping up in Beijing, one of the strangest events took place. International Olympic Commission President Jacques Rogge said that Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt was disrespectful to his rivals. He saw it as a disrespectful display of Ego as Usain won gold in the men’s ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 1:10-12

Denomination: Other

Living In Unbelief Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some people choose to live in unbelief. Given empirical evidence of a gracious God, they refuse to accept His free gift of grace.

And He sent them away, immediately got into the boat with His disciples, and came to the region of Dalmanutha. Then the Pharisees came out and began to dispute with Him, seeking from Him a sign from heaven, testing Him. But He sighed deeply in His spirit, and said, “Why does this generation ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:10-21

Denomination: Baptist

The Way God Rules Series

Contributed by Curry Pikkaart on Jun 14, 2012

If God is ruling, why is our world and our nation in the shape they are in? Just how does God rule?

“A Nation Under God: The Way God Rules” Jer. 9:23-24; Ps. 2 A little Scottish boy wouldn’t eat his prunes, so his mother sent him off to bed saying, “God is angry at you.” Soon after the boy went to his room a violent storm broke out. Amidst flashes of lightning and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 2:1-12

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Dead To Sin, Alive To God Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Aug 6, 2017

In order to live as ones “Dead to Sin and Alive to God” we must: 1) Know, 2) Consider, and 3) Yield to the truth of God.

This week, Prince Philip, 96, the longest-serving royal consort in history, undertook his final solo public engagement. It was 70 years since he became Duke of Edinburgh upon his marriage to Princess Elizabeth in November 1947. His stepping down from duties continues to raise the question as to who ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:11-14

Denomination: Other

I Am The Resurrection & The Life Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Apr 15, 2017

In showing forth the implications of the Resurrection, in John 11:25-27, Jesus explains the 1) Reason (John 11:25) the 2) Reality (John 11:26) calls for a 3) Response (John 11:27) to the fact that He is the Resurrection and the Life.

One of the most unsettling aspects of death is that people have no control over it. As the writer of Ecclesiastes said: Just as “no one has authority to restrain the wind,” so also no one has “authority over the day of death” (Eccl. 8:8). When that day comes people are: “torn from the security of ...read more

Scripture: John 11:25-27

Denomination: Other

Fathering God’s Way Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Jun 19, 2010

In order to father God’s way, a Godly Father 1) Knows God 2) Loves God & 3) Shows his love for God.

As Barbara Kay said this week: Happy are those for whom Father’s Day means a barbecue and a card poking fun at Dad’s foibles. Not so much for children whose "father" was an anonymous sperm sold to create a child he would never know or likely care to know. For them "Seed Provider’s Day" would be ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-9

Denomination: Other

The Gospel: Opposes Legalism Series

Contributed by Brad Beaman on Sep 4, 2015

There is a monumental issue at stake. The Gospel of Grace is being weighed in the balance. Donft turn Christianity into a list of rules. It takes extra work to be Spirit led.

How would you like to walk up to the man who preached the Pentecost sermon, get up close to his face, (this man who walked on water), look him straight in the eye in front of a crowd of people and say, Peter my buddy, Cephas old pal, you are not preaching the true gospel. You better straiten up and ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-16

Denomination: Baptist

When Tragedy Becomes Victory

Contributed by Kent Lenard on Apr 8, 2003

This sermon talks about how God can turn the tragedies in our lives to symbols of victory

When Tragedy Becomes Victory Rom 8:28, John 19:38 - 40, John 20:9, John 20:2-8, Rom 8:28 March 24, 2003 I. I want to ask you a question. But, I need to tell you that at first, its not going to make any sense. I know that it will greatly surprise you that I would ask a question that doesn’t ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:28, John 19:38-40

Denomination: Baptist

Overcoming Addictions

Contributed by J. B. Hall on Dec 23, 2008

This sermon gives the clear Biblical prescription for overcoming ANY addiction!

“Overcoming Addictions” Romans 6:14 By: Pastor J. B. Hall Introduction: Addictions are at epidemic proportions in today’s world. Today’s addictions include a wide array of deviant behaviors; and range from drug and alcohol abuse, to addictions to pornography, gambling, excessive shopping and ...read more

Scripture: Romans 6:14

Denomination: Baptist

How God Uses Evil For Good Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Nov 15, 2023

Three progressive features show "How God uses Evil for Good", describing: 1) Persecution (Act 8:1–3), which stems from 2) Preaching (Acts 8:4-7), which results in 3) Productivity (Acts 8:8).

Acts 8:1-8. [8:1] And Saul approved of his execution. And there arose on that day a great persecution against the church in Jerusalem, and they were all scattered throughout the regions of Judea and Samaria, except the apostles. [2] Devout men buried Stephen and made great lamentation over him. ...read more

Scripture: Acts 8:1-8

Denomination: Other

Taking The Church To Task

Contributed by Duke Jeffries on Oct 18, 2000

A. INTRODUCTION 1.

A. INTRODUCTION 1. Our text passage this morning represents an enormous "pause" in a complicated theology lesson. The writer of the epistle has begun teaching about the priesthood. He has reminded his readers of their historical priesthood; he has just mentioned the mysterious Old Testament figure ...read more

The Commands Of Worship

Contributed by Jeff Kautz on Jan 5, 2019

Second sermon What are we commanded to do in our worship

The Commands Of Worship-96 1-12.docx Psalm 96:1-13 Read Verses so that We can Know Him and Make Him Known I’ve always liked hearing oxymorons, or self-contradicting phrases. The word itself comes from “oxus” which means sharp and “moros” which means dull. Here are some of my favorites. Jumbo ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 96:1-12

Denomination: Baptist