Sermons on Harvey Hacker:

Not Man But God Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on Dec 14, 2005

Comparing God’s power with man’s weakness

SERIES: “OVERCOMING OBSTACLES THAT OBSTRUCT OBEDIENCE” TEXT: 1 CORINTHIANS 2:1-16 TITLE: “NOT MAN BUT GOD” INTRODUCTION: A. Several years back, Paul Harvey told about Duane Cowgill, a barber in Marshall, Michigan. Duane had an overabundance of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Mirror, Mirror On The Wall

Contributed by Jim Kane on Mar 10, 2002

How then do we not let self-sufficiency and pride take root in our lives and in our church?

One of the most frequent headlines the past several months has been the Firestone tire safety issue on certain Ford Sport Utility Vehicles. However, not only have these two companies been linked together by business deals, they have also been linked together by marriage. In 1947 Harvey Firestone, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:9-14

Denomination: Church Of God

The Best And Worst Day

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Dec 11, 2002

Matthew places his emphasis on Joseph during his retelling of the birth of Jesus. Joseph’s trust in God is an amazing story.

The Best and Worst Day Matthew 1:18-25 Preached at Laurel Church of Christ On Sunday, December 8, 2002 Introduction: I. Robert Beringer writes about a geography lesson from elementary school A. He learned that the southern most tip of Africa is a point, which for centuries has experienced ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Born Free Series

Contributed by Guy Caley on Jun 16, 2002

The story of Hagar and Sarah illustrutes the shortcomings trying to do God’s Work man’s way.

Introduction Radio personality Paul Harvey tells the story of how an Eskimo kills a wolf: "First, the Eskimo coats his knife blade with animal blood and allows it to freeze. Then he adds another layer of blood, and another, until the blade is completely concealed by frozen blood. "Next, the hunter ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 4:21-31, Genesis 21:1-12

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Avoiding Amnesia Series

Contributed by Pat Cook on Sep 2, 2003

A communion message about remembering who we were and what Jesus did for us.

1 Corinthians 11:23-26 – Avoiding Amnesia An older couple had trouble remembering common, day-to-day things. They both decided that they would write down requests the other had, and so try to avoid forgetting. One evening the wife asked if the husband would like anything. He replied, “Yes. I’d ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26

Denomination: Baptist

Unmasking Sins Deception

Contributed by Lynn Floyd on Nov 10, 2001

I talk about how sin deceives us and what God does to cover us from our sin.

Unmasking Sins’ Deception Introduction: Being deceived. Transition: Deception is a constant threat to all of us. Tonight I want to talk about how sin deceives us. Next week I am going to talk about what to do when we are tempted. Of course when we think about the battle with sin we have to go ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-24

Denomination: Baptist

Prince Of Peace

Contributed by K. Edward Skidmore on Dec 13, 2004

Jesus came as the Peaceful Warrior and the Gentle Conqueror

Prince of Peace Matthew 12:9-21, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 42:1-4 SCRIPTURE READING: Isaiah 42:1-4 INTRODUCTION: Just before Christmas Paul Harvey told the story of a father whose son had gone off to fight for the Union Army during the American Civil War. After months of camp fever, his son finally ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

"How To Know You Have Forgiven" Series

Contributed by Dave Mcfadden on Nov 16, 2004

How do I know I have really forgiven someone?

Genesis 45:1-15; 50:15-21 76-year-old Bill Baker of London recently wed Edna Harvey. She happened to be his granddaughter’s husband’s mother. That’s where the confusion began, according to Baker’s granddaughter, Lynn. She said, "My mother-in-law is now my step-grandmother. My grandfather is now my ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Is Anything Too Hard For The Lord?

Contributed by Derrick Thompson, Sr. on Nov 21, 2003

No matter how things might appear immpossible to ue, there is nothing too hard for the Lord.

October 12th, 2003 Let us pray Welcome........... Thanks to all of you for your prayers while my wife and I were away in Jamaica. Thanks to our ministers who preached and taught in my absence. Thanks for your love and your kindness...........I had a time to relax, but I did not get a chance to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 18:1-15

Denomination: Church Of God

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Series

Contributed by Mark Lewis on Sep 20, 2009

Part 9 in a series on the Lord’s Prayer

Give Us Our Daily Bread (Part 1) Luke 11:1-3 Intro. – There are many passages in the New Testament that relate to the subject of prayer. However there are three that I want to draw your attention to if I may: 1. Luke 18:1-8 records the parable of The Importunate Widow who found a way to handle ...read more

Scripture: Luke 11:1-4

Denomination: Pentecostal

Restoring Our First Passion

Contributed by Perry Greene on Oct 11, 2012

Is "church" just a club? Do we attend a congregation just to be entertained or is there a deeper reason? Learning to OBEY God is essential to our lives. It is part of our passion for the One who is passionate about us!

1. Bad News The doctor shook his head. "John, you’re in terrible shape. You’ve got to do something, and I mean starting today. First, I want you to tell your wife to cook more nutritious meals. I want you to stop working like a dog. And tell your wife you’re going to make a ...read more

Scripture: Ecclesiastes 12:13-14

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

5 Things We Must Do To Reach People With The Gospel

Contributed by Darrin Fish on May 6, 2014

We all have been called but are you willing to go?

Last week we started talking about Fishing • And we looked at Mark Chapter 4 where Jesus is walking by the shore • And He calls out to Andrew and Peter and tells them to drop what they’re doing • And follow Him • And if their willing to do that, that He will make ...read more

Scripture: Luke 19:1-10

Denomination: Christian Church

What Must I Do: Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Pell on Aug 26, 2013

The Great Commission: Keeping the main thing the main thing.

WHAT MUST I DO? PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS MARK 13:10 Big Idea: The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church. It is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation? SERIES INTRO We are asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

What Must I Do? You Must Preach The Gospel

Contributed by Ken Pell on Sep 1, 2013

The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church; i is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation?

WHAT MUST I DO? PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL TO ALL NATIONS MARK 13:10 Big Idea: The great commission is the primary task of Jesus’ church. It is our compass that points us in the direction God wants us to go. Is the main thing the main thing in our congregation? SERIES INTRO We are asking ...read more

Scripture: Mark 13:1-10

Denomination: Nazarene

Darkness Before Dawn Series

Contributed by Perry Greene on Sep 6, 2012

Nature gives us insights into who God is and what he does as well as how we are to live before him. In this lesson we recognize that the darkness of night, ths shining of the stars, and the dawn of the sun parallel the darkness of evil that encompasses th

1. Aggie and Sun Story The rivalry between UT and Texas A&M is well known. While living in Texas, a UT fan told me an “Aggie” joke. “Did you hear about the Aggie” who stayed up all night wondering what happened to the sun? Then it dawned on him!” 2. Psalm 8.2-4 3 When I look at your heavens, the ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 2:12-16

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ