Sermons on Heat:

There Is Still Hope Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Oct 29, 2008

God is watching and willing to heal and forgive

THERE IS STILL HOPE Jonah 3:10 * We live in a day of volatility. There is volatility in almost every segment of society. Wall Street has lost its mind, the Federal Reserve is unpredictable, the housing market is spiraling, and GM reported 11% decrease in sales. Add to that, THE most surprising ...read more

Scripture: Jonah 3:10

Denomination: Baptist

Being A Profitable Friend

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 10, 2008

The characteristics of a good friend

Introduction: Friendship is a need of us all. We call many our friend, but are our friendships profitable? In 2 Timothy 4:11, Paul is lonely and says, Only Luke is with me. Take Mark, and bring him with thee: for he is profitable to me for the ministry. Mark had forsaken him earlier, but now ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 1:15-18

Denomination: Baptist

Under New Management

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Dec 28, 2008

Salvation begins new life, and this freshness isn’t always easy, so we will learn to live in Christ. This word really blessed our church!

Under New Management Text: II Corinthians 10: 3-5 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 10:3-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Get Dressed For Battle!

Contributed by Dwight Hord on Jan 24, 2011

This message is intended to bring the realization and importance of being Spiritually ready and equipped for spiritual battle.

GET DRESSED FOR BATTLE TEXT…EPHESIANS 6:10-18 Intro. As military troops prepare for battle, they are given equipment to not only help them fight in battle, but also to survive injury or death. In Paul’s letter to the Ephesians, Paul gives instructions (not suggestions) to suite-up ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:10-18

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Cursing The Fig Tree

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Mar 21, 2011

We must have more than good looks, we must have substance.

Mat 21:17 And he left them, and went out of the city into Bethany; and he lodged there. Mat 21:18 Now in the morning as he returned into the city, he hungered. Mat 21:19 And when he saw a fig tree in the way, he came to it, and found nothing thereon, but leaves only, and said unto it, Let no ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 21:17-22

Denomination: Pentecostal

God's Super Glue

Contributed by Gaither Bailey on Mar 26, 2011

The knowledge of the love of God who sent Christ Jesus into the world to rescue sinners such as you and me is the super glue that can hold our lives together through any adversity.

Romans 5: 1 – 11 / God’s Super Glue Intro: Billy Crystal’s monologue as Mitch in the movie City Slickers: “Value this time in your life, because this is the time in your life when you still have your choices, and it goes by so quickly. When you’re a teenager, you ...read more

Scripture: Romans 5:1-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

The Posture Of Victory Series

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Jul 9, 2011

Kneeling and standing are the characteristic postures of prayer. Standing is the posture of the victorious Christ in Heaven.

Feast of St. Benedict July 11, 2011 Spirit of the Liturgy On this patronal feast of our Holy Father, we continue to study his words on the liturgy. Ever since Joseph Ratzinger became Benedict XVI, I have been sharing with you my appreciation of his writings. The Spirit of the Liturgy is an ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Catholic

How To Get Out Of A Rut Series

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Dec 7, 2011

1. The “OW” EXPERIENCE – v. 2-5 2. The “HOW” EXPERIENCE - v.6 3. The “NOW” EXPERIENCE – v.8 4. THE “BOW” EXPERIENCE

CCTV For Surveillance - Just watch – To monitor • Baby Monitor • Wildlife Observation • Web Cam • Weather Cam • Traffic Cam Britain A Surveillance Society - Used to nab the Birmingham rioters - 4.2m CCTV cameras in Britain - about one for every 14 people. - One ...read more

Scripture: John 5:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Spiritual Superheroes

Contributed by Jon Lipka on Apr 1, 2012

God has graced us with every spiritual gift that we need for life and godliness, and has given us power through the Holy Spirit to life the life of grace.

I. OPEN: Spiritual Superheroes, even though we don’t always feel like it A. Do you like Superman? “Faster than a speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall buildings in a single bound.” Whenever Lois Lane, or a careless child, was in danger, and there was ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 1:15-23

Denomination: Anglican

Choose Life

Contributed by Howard Strickland on Jun 26, 2012

Those pioneers of faith are our examples. Persecution, assaults, mistreatment, affliction and even death; however, they kept the faith. Verse 19b ...I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Every person choses their own destiny;

Choose Life Deuteronomy 30:19NASB I call heaven and earth to witness against you today, that I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. So choose life in order that you may live, you and your descendants, Verse 19 again from the TM Bible- I call ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30:19

Denomination: Pentecostal

Genesis 25:27-34 - When Talent Is Never Enough Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on Aug 18, 2011

John Maxwell is right - TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH.

Genesis 25:27-34 - WHEN TALENT IS NEVER ENOUGH Goanna's are common in Australia, especially up in the Northern regions. A GOANNA is a monitor lizard that can grow to a couple of metres in length, with sharp teeth and claws. And I am going to goanna, crocodile, kangaroo and red desert country, to ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 25:27-34

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Dedication Of Baby

Contributed by Gregory Mc Donald on Sep 6, 2011

The coming of a new born child brings joy. His life and presence brightens the home, making it more family like. The home is no longer for a couple a man and a wife but is now for a family

DEDICATION OF BABY The coming of a new born child brings joy. His life and presence brightens the home, making it more family like. The home is no longer for a couple a man and a wife but is now for a family. With the coming of a child there are larger responsibilities, not only for the ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 22:6

When Jesus Draws Near

Contributed by Larry Finley on Jul 13, 2009

Being near to Jesus dramatically and dynamically changes our life.

WHEN JESUS DRAWS NEAR 7/12/09 Luke 24:13-34 S__ L__ R__ 1. Two People – heated discussion a. some scholars thing its husband and wife b. point & counter point c. not - of rancor but of desperation 2. Discussion is not to prove/defeat/accuse a. share thoughts & feelings 3. Discovery of ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-34

Denomination: Baptist

Prayer For Help Waiting On The Lord Series

Contributed by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid on Jul 25, 2014

God is still on His throne. His arm will levy judgment against those who are enemies of his righteous servants.

Prayer For Help Waiting On The LORD by Dr. Gale A. Ragan-Reid (July 25, 2014) “So that a man shall say, Verily there is a reward for the righteous: verily he is a God that judgeth in the earth” (Psalms 58:11, King James Version [David reproveth wicked ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 58:1-11

Denomination: Friends

Focus On Your Priority

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Aug 11, 2014

Could it be said —without praise it is impossible to enter into fullness of joy?

A search on the internet gives some search terms for necessary things • Necessary clothing • Necessary things for newborn baby • Necessary things for hostel • Necessary things for college • Necessary things for a new home • Necessary things for ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 92:1-15

Denomination: Baptist