Sermons on Has Beens:

God Will Guide You Series

Contributed by Chris Appleby on May 12, 2012

God will guide you but he'll use your rational mind as much as special intervention but he expects us to make decisions according to his revealed will.

I recently bought one of these new smart phones. It's great. It does everything, except make the coffee. One of the best “apps” on it is the navwoman. You type in your destination and a very clever woman tells you exactly how to get there. “Turn right in 300 metres.” ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 25:1-21

Denomination: Anglican

Success In Simplicity

Contributed by Glenn Pease on Mar 13, 2021

Jesus simplified everything he touched. The Old Testament saints had ten commandments to guide them, but Jesus said you can simplify these ten, and reduce them to two. Love God with all your being, and your neighbor as yourself.

C. S. Lewis, the brilliant atheist who became one of the most famous Christians of the 20th century, said, "It is no good asking for a simple religion after all, real things are not simple." Little did he realize, when he wrote those words in his early book, Mere Christianity, just how ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:1-8

The Key To Receiving A Promise From God Series

Contributed by Cameron Conway on Jan 15, 2019

What did David do to earn a grand Promise From God, and how God can take Us from a place of promise and bring that promise to pass in out lives?

For more information and other teachings, podcasts, videos, books and study guides visit https://conwaychristianresources.com What did David do to earn God’s attention? What was it about that the shepherd from Bethlehem that garnered God’s attention to the point that he was the one chosen to be ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:12-13, Psalm 13:5-6, Psalm 18:1-2, Psalm 25:12-15, Psalm 63:3, Hebrews 11:6  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Foursquare

Got Their Act Together

Contributed by Thomas Swope on May 16, 2018

A study in the book of Numbers 2: 1 – 34

Numbers 2: 1 – 34 Got their act together 2 And the LORD spoke to Moses and Aaron, saying: 2 “Every one of the children of Israel shall camp by his own standard, beside the emblems of his father’s house; they shall camp some distance from the tabernacle of meeting. 3 on the east side, toward the ...read more

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Prophetic Lessons From The Tabernacle - Part 2 - Most Holy Place - Golden Lampstand - Altar Of Incense - Holy Of Holies And Ark Of The Covenant Series

Contributed by Dr. Craig Nelson on Mar 17, 2023

The Tabernacle occupies a prominent place in the Bible. It is essential to learn the meaning of its structure to understand the books of Hebrews and Revelation to help teach spiritual truth and explain the ways of God.

The Golden Lampstand The Golden Lampstand is also known as the Menorah. It had a central shaft, three branches with lamps rising up and out from the two sides, and was shaped like the Tree of Life in the Garden of Eden (Exodus 25:32). It was placed at the south side of the Holy Place so that it ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 25:8-9, 1 Corinthians 1:18, Psalm 139:23-24

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Why I Do Not Obey The Lord

Contributed by Dr. Odell Belger on Feb 28, 2022

Every pastor hears excuses. But some of the excuses he hears are better than the others.

Illus: One lady gave her excuse for why she does not attend church. She said, "I don't go to church, and this is my reason: • If I go some of the time, it makes me want to go all the time. • And since I can't go all the time, it makes me feel guilty when I miss some of the time. • ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-10, Exodus 4:18

Denomination: Baptist

Threefold Woe

Contributed by Victor Yap on Sep 19, 2022

Revelation 8

THREEFOLD WOE (REVELATION 8) I lived in an environmentally friendly housing estate. We have recycling bins for paper, plastic and cans for a while. Later, to my delight, a glass bottle bin was added. I was not a recycling fan but my wife did not want to waste anything, so now it is a habit for me. ...read more

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Sep 22, 2016

A study of Psalm 13 verses 1 through 6

Psalm 13: 1 – 6 Lord, Why Did You Leave Me? 1 How long, O LORD? Will You forget me forever? How long will You hide Your face from me? 2 How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? How long will my enemy be exalted over me? 3 Consider and hear me, O LORD my ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 13:1-6

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

How Do We Get The Power To Change? Series

Contributed by Chip Ingram on Jun 11, 2010

Chip Ingram talks about where believers can find the power to change their lives for the better.

If you’ll open your Bibles to Romans chapter 6, Romans chapter 6, as you get there I want to tell you a story about a young man named Dan and got to know him. He was a college player at a local college, could shoot the three-point like few guys ever, got into some trouble, watched him come to ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:7-10

Denomination: *other

Getting To Know God – Jehovah Jirah – The Lord Who Provides Series

Contributed by David Elvery on Nov 14, 2004

A study of the name of God - Jehovah Jirah – The Lord who provides

Getting to Know God – Jehovah Jirah – The Lord who provides One of the incredible things about many missionary testimonies and books is the way that God incredibly provides in the nick of time and with such practical and incredible answers. I must admit that as I was sitting down this week to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 22:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

So What Do You Expect

Contributed by Rick Gillespie- Mobley on Mar 23, 2001

This Sermon deals with using our talents for God’s glory.

So What Do You Expect 12/10/95 Talent Day Numbers 32:48-52 James 4:13-17 Text Matt. 25:14-30 We are in the second week of the season of Advent. Part of the theme of advent, deals with the expectation that the Lord ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 25:14-30

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Get In. Hang On. Don't Fall Off. Series

Contributed by Sherm Nichols on Nov 30, 2006

A sobering look at how God’s plan is to bring us home, clean us up, and keep us there

1. Title: Get In. Hang On. Don’t Fall Off. 2. Text: Hebrews 10 3. Audience: Villa Heights Christian Church, AM worship crowd, September 3, 2006, in the series “Nothing Better Than the Best” 4. Type: textual 5. Objectives: For the people to understand the necessity of remaining faithful and the ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 10:1-39

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

God Of All Comfort

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Jan 13, 2010

It is one thing to have comfort when the sun is shining. But what we really need is comfort in the time of trouble. Then we can comfort others. Link inc. to formatted text, audio, PowerPoint.

God of All Comfort 2 Corinthians 1 http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/GodOfAllComfort.html Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort [2Cor. 1:3]. The word for "blessed" is actually praise -- Praise be to God. David put it like ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:1-21

Denomination: Baptist

"Truth And Deception"

Contributed by Clark Tanner on Oct 14, 2009

Christians must know the truth in order to guard and proclaim the truth. Do we?

“I was very glad to find some of your children walking in truth, just as we have received commandment to do from the Father. 5 Now I ask you, lady, not as though I were writing to you a new commandment, but the one which we have had from the beginning, that we love one another. 6 And this is ...read more

Scripture: 2 John 1:4-11

Denomination: Orthodox

Fellowship:what A Way To Live! - Part 2

Contributed by Abraham Shanklin on Aug 1, 2003

As we grow and mature as believers in Christ, we will find that fellowship is vital to living. More specifically, fellowship with our Savior is key to real living.

Fellowship: What a to Live! – Part 2 Scripture Reference: Romans 12:9 – 21 Introduction Last week we left off talking about fellowship and its value to the life of the believer’s for his/her growth and development. We are reminded that as we live for discipleship, the chance to bear the life of ...read more

Scripture: Romans 12:7-21

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational