Sermons on Haven:

The Anchor Holds

Contributed by Philip Harrelson on Jul 4, 2009

Exploring the analogy of an anchor in our walk with God.

THE ANCHOR STILL HOLDS TEXT: Hebrews 6:15-20 Hebrews 6:15-20 -- And so, after he had patiently endured, he obtained the promise. For men verily swear by the greater: and an oath for confirmation is to them an end of all strife. Wherein God, willing more abundantly to show unto the heirs of ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 6:15-20

Denomination: Pentecostal

What's In A Name Series

Contributed by Lynn Malone on Jun 13, 2005

God calls us by name.

Abraham: What’s In a Name? Genesis 17:1-8, 15-16 Reader’s Digest is full of interesting little tid-bits of information—some enlightening, some challenging, but most always, funny. They appear at the end of articles as little slices of life that readers have submitted in hopes of being ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 17:1-8

Denomination: Methodist

The Sons Of God: An Introduction (Psalm 82:1-8) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Feb 14, 2022

In the OT, the "sons of God" are God's heavenly family, given authority over the nations of the earth (Deuteronomy 32:8-9). An introduction to who they are, and where they went wrong.

For maybe four or five weeks, we are going to take a break from the gospel of John, and start a new mini-series calls "Sons of God." My guess is that everything you hear this morning is going to be new to you. And you aren't going to know what to do with it, or how to handle it. ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 82:1-8, Isaiah 3:13-15, Deuteronomy 32:8-9, Daniel 10:1-14

It Ain't Right Not To Tell Iit!

Contributed by Lafayette Funches on Jul 9, 2015

We ought to be glad to tell someone what God has doen for us.

IT AIN’T RIGHT NOT TO TELL IT 2nd Kings 7:5-11 5 And they rose up in the twilight, to go into the camp of the Syrians: and when they were come to the uttermost part of the camp, behold there was no man there. 6 For the LORD had made the host of the Syrians to hear noise a noise of chariots, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:5-11

Denomination: Baptist

Tired Of God? (Isaiah 43:22-28; 44:1-5) Series

Contributed by Garrett Tyson on Jun 13, 2024

God's exiled people are tired of Him. God pushes back, and asks how exactly that's possible, and says He's the one who is tired by their burdens. Nevertheless, a better future awaits them.

One of the most common questions that any human being can ask another, is this: "How are you doing?" And in my circles, there are a few really common answers to this: "I'm fine. I'm alright. I'm really busy." There's also one more: "I'm ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 43:22-28, Isaiah 44:1-5, Acts 2:17, Galatians 6:16

Traveling Without A Watch Series

Contributed by W F on Sep 21, 2004

We can patiently wait for God’s timing without knowing when he will answer (Part 2 "Passing Life’s Tests")

Passing Life’s Tests Hebrews 11:8-19 Part II “Traveling Without A Watch “ The ‘When’ Test INTORDUCTION A woman was shopping with her three year old daughter. As they passed the lolly section the child asked if she could have some. "No" came mum’s reply, upon which the little girl began to cry ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 11:8-19

Denomination: *other

Psalm Sunday Rather Than Palm Sunday

Contributed by Revd. Martin Dale on Apr 5, 2020

I have decided that I would change Palm Sunday today to Psalm Sunday and especially during the coronavirus pandemic

05-04-2020 Tilney Vicarage Introduction Although today is PALM Sunday, I would like instead to make it PSALM Sunday. And in particular Ps 23 Sunday. Why? Because we are in a time of severe Crisis People are hurting. People are afraid. People’s lives have been turned upside down and ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:1-6, John 10:1-29

Denomination: Anglican

The Great Catch

Contributed by Lauro C Hernandez on Sep 24, 2002

BEING ABLE TO SEE BY FAITH THE SOULS WE CAN REACH

THE GREAT CATCH Luke 5:1-6 One day as Jesus was standing by the Lake of Gennesaret, with the people crowding around him and listening to the word of God, 2 he saw at the water’s edge two boats, left there by the fishermen, who were washing their nets. 3 He got into one of the boats, the one ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Recognising Jesus

Contributed by Andy Barnard on Dec 27, 2008

Jesus was recognised when he was born, is he recognised today?

John 1:1-12; Luke 2:7; 2:21-35 Can you imagine Jesus being right here and people not recognising him??? … That’s what happened. Want to look tonight at two men, one recognised Jesus as the Messiah and the other didn’t 1. Innkeeper a) Was too busy with his business b) Knew someone else would have ...read more

Scripture: John 1:1-12

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Trumpet Has Sounded

Contributed by Melvin Maughmer, Jr. on Dec 2, 2014

Watchman blow the trumpet and warn the people that judgment is on the way. For judgment must begin at tghe house of God.

THE TRUMPET HAS SOUNDED By Bishop M.L. Maughmer, Jr. EZEKIEL 33:1-5: “Again the word of the LORD came unto me, saying, Son of man, speak to the children of thy people, and say unto them, When I bring the sword (judgment) upon a land, if the people of the land take a man of their coasts, and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 33:1-11

Denomination: Apostolic

Empty Calories

Contributed by Alison Bucklin on Apr 15, 2023

You are already hungry since I fed you yesterday. If I fed you every day you’d still be hungry because it is not your body that is hungry but your soul.

What do you suppose the crowd was thinking, there on the Sea of Galilee, that spring afternoon? They had been following him, watching him heal sick people, hearing him teach, wondering and speculating. A few would drop out, having seen enough, but they’d quickly get replaced by others. Close-knit ...read more

Scripture: John 6:24-35, Numbers 11:5-20

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Plug Into The Power

Contributed by James May on Jul 5, 2006

If we are going to have the power of the Holy Spirit in operation in our lives, we must first get "plugged in", "turned on" and "fired up" with Jesus.

Plug into the Power By Pastor Jim May (This sermon references a video that was purchased from Sermonspice.com that depicts a young man using a chainsaw without starting it.) Acts 1:8, “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses unto me both ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:8

Denomination: Independent/Bible

An Upper Room Experience

Contributed by Stephen Noel on Apr 10, 2001

The Power of the Holy Spirit is needed in ALL believers. You wouldn’t want to go into a fight without a weapon, would you?

‘An Upper Room Experience!’ Acts 1:13 And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room . . .. 14 These all continued with one accord in prayer and supplication. AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN . .AND WHEN! (with increased excitement and vigor!) And When They Were Come In, they ...read more

Scripture: Acts 1:13-14, Luke 24:49

Denomination: Pentecostal

How To Get Into Trouble

Contributed by Jimmy Chapman on Nov 15, 2001

STEPS TO TROUBLE

HOW TO GET IN TROUBLE Acts 27:1-44 Any Christian who studies the Bible and applies what he learns from the Bible will avoid many pitfalls in this world. In Acts 27 we find Paul, a prisoner, on his voyage to Rome. This experience in Acts 27 of Paul is not written in Scripture so that we can just ...read more

Scripture: Acts 27:1-44

Denomination: Baptist

Jesus In The Midst Of Our Storm

Contributed by Monte Brown on Aug 23, 2006

Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the storm.

Jesus in the Midst of Our Storm John 6:16-21 (Genesis. 6-9) Monte Brown September 14, 1997 Sunday Morning Noah and his family were in the midst of a storm and the Lord was in control of the Ark. We must learn from Noah’s experience that God is in control on the midst of the ...read more

Scripture: John 6:16-21

Denomination: Baptist