Sermons on Heavenly Beings:

Dreams And Interpretations Series

Contributed by Jyoti Banerjee on Nov 27, 2006

God gave Joseph dreams and interpretations of dreams but he needed to work on Joseph’s life to bring those dreams alive.

If you have not been part of St Stephen’s morning services for the past few weeks, you might have missed our series on the life of Joseph. Here was a young man, born into a well-off family already well-equipped with sons. Yet his father Jacob favours him over the others, possibly because his mum ...read more

Denomination: Anglican

The Inspiration Factor Series

Contributed by Michael Luke on May 15, 2006

The power of the Holy Spirit is important to the life and growth of the church

SERIES: “THE GROWTH FACTORS” TEXT: ACTS 2:1-13 TITLE: “THE INSPIRATION FACTOR” INTRODUCTION: A. A mechanic in Mangum, Oklahoma, answered the distress call of a woman motorist, whose car had stalled. He examined the car and informed her that it ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-13

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Breaking Of Day

Contributed by Derek Baker Jr. on Jan 21, 2005

God can change all circumstances in our lives if we are willing to put our faith in him.

The Breaking Of Day The bible reads in verse 1 That Joshua the son of Nun sent out of Shittim two men to spy secretly, saying, Go view the land, even Jericho. And they went , and came into a harlot’s house, named Rahab, and lodged there. The bible says that Rahab was a harlot. That means that ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-13

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Narnia: The Lion Comes Series

Contributed by Timothy Darling on Dec 21, 2005

As a lion is passionate about protecting his young, Christ’s passion is his love for you.

The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe is a Christian allegory, so, it is not surprising that there are people in the world who are attacking this story and Lewis in writing it. Some even say that the Church is making it out to be something it is not. The Bible does use the lion for many ideas, but in ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 5:5

Denomination: Mennonite

God's Priorities For You

Contributed by Rick Crandall on Dec 24, 2005

What really matters?

God’s Priorities for You 1 Timothy 2:1-8 Sermon by: Rick Crandall McClendon Baptist Church, West Monroe, LA Jan. 16, 2005 *What really matters? -This week I watched part of a documentary about the crash of a Concorde jet in France. *Over 100 people died, and it all started because of a strip of ...read more

Scripture: 1 Timothy 2:1-8

Denomination: Baptist

Are You Discouraged?

Contributed by Matthew Sickling on Apr 13, 2007

This sermond takes a look at the spiritual condition of the two disciples of Christ who were on the road to Emmaus when they encountered Christ.

Introduction: What a weekend it had been for the followers of Jesus. It seemed as if the bottom fell out of their lives. All of their hopes and dreams had seemed to vanish on Friday when Jesus had died on the cross. They were in a state of shock and fear. Everything had happened so fast. Early on ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-33

Denomination: Baptist

What The World Needs Now Series

Contributed by Dr. Jerry N. Watts on Apr 18, 2007

IN the aftermath of the VA Tech massacre, we need to respond by allowing the world a "Glimpse of the Love of God" through us, the church.

“WHAT THE WORLD NEEDS NOW” 1 John 4:7-12 The 1960’s were tumultuous at best. A lot of the cultural seeds planted in the 60’s are being harvested today. This past week we have been shocked into disbelief at the gunning down of 30+ college students who, without warning, through no fault of their ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 4:7-12, 1 John 4:7

Denomination: Baptist

How Can I Know For Sure? Series

Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Apr 22, 2007

There are many scriptural reasons why we can KNOW for SURE that we are saved. This message points out four of them.

April, 2007 Series: What is Christianity #4 How Can I Know for Sure? Acts 9:1-22 INTRODUCTION: Saul of Tarsus had a dramatic conversion experience changing from a person who was extremely intent on persecuting anyone who followed the Lord to becoming one of them himself and preaching the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 9:1-22

Denomination: Methodist

Pardon Me

Contributed by Jerry Shirley on Apr 27, 2007

Consider the simple and powerful truths of God’s PENALTY, God’s PAYMENT, God’s PLEA, God’s PROMISE, and God’s PARDON. But the pardon must be accepted or it is void. Link included to formatted text, audio, and PowerPoint Presentation.

Pardon Me http://gbcdecatur.org/sermons/PardonMe.html Hebrews 8:12 For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more. A man on death row, sweating it out, hoping, praying and waiting for a word of pardon from the governor’s ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 8:12, Hebrews 8:1-13

Denomination: Baptist

Reflections Of A Biblical Friendship Series

Contributed by Alan Tison on Apr 30, 2007

Best friends are very important. Best friends are our confidants. They are our counselors. They are our PR persons. They back us up when others are against us. No problem is ever as dark when you have a friend to face it with you. Especially when that pe

I begin tonight with a question, “Who would you call your best friend?” For some of us, it is our spouse. For others of us, a sibling is our best friend. For others, a childhood friend whom we still communicate with today holds the title of being our “best friend.” Best friends are very important. ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 18:1-25

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Stay In The Race

Contributed by Stephen Robinson D on Apr 30, 2007

This sermon helps one to look at the good and bad and understand no matter what they go through in life they have to Stay in the Race.

For our lesson today, we are looking at the life of King Solomon. Solomon was a good man. Solomon was the son of King David. He was appointed the King of Israel and Judah by his farther, King David. Solomon was the son of Bathsheba (you remember her; David had her husband killed when he cheated ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 11:4-11

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Power Of Mom Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on May 14, 2007

For Christians Psalm 22 is a "messianic" psalm. But when it was written many would have seen the picture of a man struggling with doubt and despair, who overcame that hopelessness by what his mother taught him.

OPEN: An anonymous son wrote the following observations about his mother. He said that: His Mother taught him LOGIC... She once asked: "If everyone else jumped off a cliff would you do it too?" His Mother taught him MEDICINE... "If you don’t stop crossing your eyes, they’re going to freeze that ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 22:1-24

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Two Streams Converge Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

The collision of the charismatic and evangelical, and a call to deep love.

Two Streams Converge: Series: How Broad Is The Kingdom Of God Luke 4:1-14 January 29, 2006 Intro: Gasoline and a spark. Car keys and a 16yr old. Vinegar and baking soda. Stephen Harper and Paul Martin. Sometimes, when you put two things together, the end result can either be messy and ...read more

Scripture: Luke 4:1-14

Denomination: Baptist

Turning Towards  Life Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

Are you alive? It is a trade-off: In Jesus, God makes us an offer: “give Me everything you have, and I’ll give you everything I have.”

Turning Towards  Life Easter Sunday April 16, 2006 Intro: This resurrection Sunday morning is all about life. About new life, resurrected life, about abundant life. It is not about fixing up the old, making a few repairs, tweaking things here and there so that we can get by, so that we ...read more

Scripture: John 20:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

A Kingdom Of People Series

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on May 15, 2007

While God is the centre and the focus of the Kingdom of God, it remains a Kingdom of people. And not just regular, ordinary people, and not all people everywhere, but rather a very privileged, very select, very precious, very holy, very royal people.

A Kingdom of People 1 Pet 2:4-5, 9-12 Intro: While God is the centre and the focus of the Kingdom of God, it remains a Kingdom of people. And not just regular, ordinary people, and not all people everywhere, but rather a very privileged, very select, very precious, very holy, very royal ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:4-12

Denomination: Baptist