Sermons on Have Hope:

Vision

Contributed by Lou Nicholes on May 14, 2011

Ezekiel worked for God right where he was, among the exiles in various colonies near the Chebar River in Babylon (v. 1).

One time when Michigan State was playing UCLA in football, the score was tied at 14 with only seconds to play. Duffy Daugherty, Michigan State’s coach, sent in place kicker Dave Kaiser who booted a field goal that won the game. When the kicker returned to the bench, Daugherty said, “nice going, but ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 1:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Casting Out To Catch The Outcast

Contributed by Gregory Thomas on Oct 28, 2009

A Guide Ministry through a biblical principle

Casting Out to Catch the Outcast Jesus tells Simon to put the boat out and cast down his nets, it is a carpenter’s son and teacher telling a fisherman how to fish. It is a little like a pastor telling a CEO how to run technical aspects of his business! Not only that, but Simon’s ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Striving Together

Contributed by Carl Palatino on Feb 28, 2012

Bear Sufferings Patiently For Christ's Sake

STRIVING TOGETHER Philippians 1:27-30 Introduction: The affection of the Philippians, which expressed itself by sending help to the apostle, reminded him of the spirit they had always shown; they had cordially associated themselves with the labors and trials of the gospel. Body: I. LIVE AS A ...read more

Scripture: Philippians 1:27-30

Denomination: Baptist

Putting God In A Box

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Mar 26, 2012

We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do.

Putting God in a Box March 25, 2012 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: We cannot force God to do anything; He tells US what to do. Focus Passage: 2 Samuel 7:1-7 Supplemental Passage: "For My thoughts are not your thoughts, Nor are your ways My ways," ...read more

Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-7

Denomination: Baptist

"One On One With Jesus"

Contributed by Lance Hostetter on Apr 9, 2012

Following the resurrection, Jesus made many appearances. This message will look at three people Jesus appeared to after his resurrection. Mary Magdalene,Thomas and Peter

John 20:11-18, 20-29; 21:14-19 The Resurrection of Jesus was announced in many different ways. By angelic beings, an earthquake, a moved stone, and by words. However, there were a few Christ followers who needed extra attention to recognize what had really happened. Jesus goes the extra distance ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Don’t Steal

Contributed by Rick Boyne on Jun 19, 2012

Stealing doesn’t always mean taking someTHING that does not belong to you.

Don’t Steal October 7, 2007 Evening Service Immanuel Baptist Church, Wagoner, OK Rick Boyne Message Point: Stealing doesn’t always mean taking someTHING that does not belong to you. Focus Passage: Exodus 20:15 Supplemental Passage: Luke 10:30-31 I. Attitude towards others: The Good ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Baptist

Doctor Jesus Is In His Office

Contributed by Craig Condon on Jun 26, 2015

Jairus loved his daughter and would do anything for her. God our heavenly father is the same. He loves us so much that he would do anything for us, including sending his son Jesus to die on the cross for our sins.

Good morning boys and girls! What do your parents do when you’re sick? If you are sick to your stomach or if you have a headache, they probably give you some medicine from the drug store and wait and see if you get better. What would they do if you don’t get better? What would they ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:21-43

Denomination: Anglican

Abundance In Times Of Austerity

Contributed by Nnaemeka Durueke on Oct 26, 2016

When we fail to tithe, the door to the devil is left open

TOPIC- ABUNDANCE INSPITE OF AUSTERITY LESSON 3- THE BLESSINGS OF TITHING TEXT- MALACHI 3:10, MATTHEW 23:23, GENESIS 14:20, PROV 3:1-3 Tithing is directly associated with opening the windows of heaven. This opening is what releases the blessings of God, His abundant provision upon His people. No ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 3:9-10

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sticks And Stones

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Feb 11, 2013

Words really do hurt, and what we say matters.

Sticks and stones James 3:1-13 Intro: sticks and stones may break my bones but words can never hurt me. 1: sound familiar a) Do words hurt? b) Absolutely, yes they do!!! c) Words can build and uplift, bridge gaps and restore relationships d) But they can also destroy and be harmful and cause a ...read more

Scripture: James 3:1-13

Denomination: Other

Eigth Commandment Series

Contributed by Rev. Dr. Andrew B Natarajan on Nov 14, 2016

Do not steal others property. Work hard and earn your blessings.

Eighth Commandment: Thou Shall not Steal-Ex 20:15 Introduction: take (another person's property) without permission or legal right and without intending to return it. Robbery is the crime of taking or attempting to take something of value by force or threat of force or by putting the victim in ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 20:15

Denomination: Methodist

Counting The Cost

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Sep 5, 2019

Discipleship is not for the faint of heart.

Counting The Cost Luke 14: 25 - 33 Intro: I recently read the true story about a preacher who was standing at the door shaking hands as the congregation departed on Easter Sunday. He grabbed one man by the hand and pulled him aside. The preacher said to him, The man replied, "You need to ...read more

Scripture: Luke 14:25-33

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Work Of The Holy Spirit

Contributed by Dr.w.samuel Legon on Sep 10, 2019

Whatthe Holy Spirit has done for all of us.

WORK OF THE HOLY SPIRIT NUMBERS 11: 24 And Moses went out, and told the people the words of the LORD, and gathered the seventy men of the elders of the people, and set them round about the tabernacle. 25 And the LORD came down in a cloud, and spake unto him, and ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 11:24-26

Denomination: Baptist

God's Kind Of Love

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on Sep 11, 2019

Show a video of life-changing testimony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNanbmNlhSQ

I. EXORDIUM: Show a video of life-changing testimony https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNanbmNlhSQ II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers/unbelievers III. OBJECTIVES: To convert people to born again believing lifestyle and relationship with GOD. IV. TEXT: Romans 5:8 But God shows {and} clearly ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:8

Denomination: Pentecostal

God Honors Those Who Honor Him

Contributed by Craig Benner on Oct 10, 2019

The Bible is clear with respect to what pleases God and those things that do not please Him. God wants to honor His people, but they must honor Him as well.

The sons of Eli did not honor God at all. Eli was guilty of honoring his sons more than he honored God. He ended up paying a terrible consequence for his actions. 1 Sam. 2:29 How must we honor God? I. With your Time ---David sought the Lord early ---Samuel began as a child in his ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 2:30, 2 Timothy 2:21

Denomination: Pentecostal

We Are All Called To Be Intercessors

Contributed by Mark H. Stevens Thd on May 11, 2017

How should Believers conduct themselves as citizens of their community? Paul gives sound guidance on this topic.

I Timothy 2:1 "I exhort therefore, that, first of all, supplications, prayers, intercessions, [and] giving of thanks, be made for all men;" Paul is now giving some last minute instruction to Timothy. "Supplications" in the verse above, means prayers, or requests. In this particular usage, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-5

Denomination: Pentecostal