Sermons on Heavenly Sanctuary:

"When I And Thou Become Them And Us!"

Contributed by Thomas Bracewell on Mar 5, 2002

To be included overall is a seekers goal whether it is in the Christian faith or in another phase of living. How can boundarys be broken down that can cause one to ve included rather than excluded other than by mercy and forgiveness being a primary goal

When I and Thou become Them and Us Sermon by Thomas F. Bracewell Opening Statement One of the truly great preachers who was a product of the Alabama West Florida conference, was Dr. Andrew Turnipseed. Dr. Turnipseed was among the forerunners of the age of reason in this conference and it ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 3:13-17

Denomination: *other

Creating An Updraft Series

Contributed by Jeff Strite on Sep 8, 2002

There’s a right way and a wrong way to "do" church. The right way is the one that takes the most work.

A woman once told about her good friend and fellow parishioner who had just bought a house that was between the preacher’s house and that owned by the chairman of the deacons. I teased her a bit. "Now you must really walk the straight and narrow," I said. "On the contrary," she replied. "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Walking Around For Words Series

Contributed by Guy Glass on Feb 8, 2004

This message continues the series, and looks at the problems rumor and slander can bring into our lives, and how to deal witih these two "tongue" issues.

WALKING AROUND FOR WORDS “Controlling Rumor and Slander” Proverbs 11:13 A gossip betrays a confidence, but a trustworthy man keeps a secret. R.G. LeTourneau, the owner of a large earth moving equipment company, often told this story: “We used to have a scraper known as the model “G”. Somebody ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 11:13

Denomination: Baptist

Taking The Splendor With You

Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Feb 20, 2004

The splendor of holy moments does not fade in the ordinary times of life.

First Presbyterian Church Wichita Falls, Texas February 22, 2004 TAKING THE SPLENDOR WITH YOU Isaac Butterworth Luke 9:28-36 (NRSV) 28/ Now about eight days after these sayings Jesus took with him Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. 29/ And while he was ...read more

Scripture: Luke 9:28-36

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Cursing The Clergy Series

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Apr 25, 2005

Malachi condemns clergy abuse, then offers a positive role model. We see in Levi 4 marks of a godly minister: Reverence, Instruction, Conduct and Protection.

“Cursing the Clergy” Malachi 2:1-9. Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts www.cliftondalecc.org Have you ever gone to church and heard a sermon, and you thought the preacher was preaching at you? Maybe you felt under attack! Well, this morning you can ...read more

Scripture: Malachi 2:1-9

Denomination: Congregational

Why Does God Allow Hardship In Our Lives

Contributed by Ray Carver on Dec 13, 2003

Have you ever look around at your life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? Hear are a few possible reasons why.

WHY DOES GOD ALLOW HARDSHIP IN OUR LIVES? Text: Psalm 73:1-2 Intro: Have you ever look around at you life and simply asked: WHY? Have hardships and trials ever come into your life for seemingly no reason? I want to share a few things from my own personal experience, only to illustrate the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 73:1-2

Denomination: Baptist

Look What The Lord Has Done

Contributed by Jason Murphy on Oct 18, 2000

In a world where much is going on discover what the Lord has done!

I. THE WORLD A. NEWS 1. TURN ON THE NEWS 2. YOU’LL FIND THAT THE TOP NEWS STORY IS THE TV SHOW SURVIVOR HAS IT’S FINAL EPISODE TONIGHT 3. HURRICANE DEBBIE IS HEADED TOWARDS THE U.S. 4. FOOD LION PRESIDENT IS TAKING EARLY RETIREMENT B. WHAT THEY SAY 1. IN THE WORLD WE LIVE IN TODAY PEOPLE AREN’T ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 8:7-12

Living In The Church Series

Contributed by Shawn Drake on Feb 28, 2003

This is the 4th sermon in the series "Hope In The Darkness".

Series: Hope In The Darkness [#4] LIVING IN THE CHURCH 1 Peter 2:4-10 Introduction: 1. I love how the Holy Spirit builds this book of the Bible. We are told to live in hope because of our salvation. We have been born again and therefore it should cause us to live in holiness. The only way we ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 4:4-6, 1 Peter 2:4-10

Denomination: Baptist

If It Works, Do It!

Contributed by Thomas Dibble on May 30, 2003

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God.

The Bible is full of things that will work if you put them to practice in your life. There is wise counsel to be found on a number of subjects in the word of God. ÿ The scripture says, “Thy word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my pathway.” ÿ The Bible says, “Thy word is like gold to ...read more

Scripture: 2 Chronicles 20:22, Romans 1:16

Denomination: Pentecostal

"The Ultimate Love (Revised)"

Contributed by Ken Sauer on Mar 29, 2003

How can we even begin to comprehend God’s love for us?

John 3:14-21 “The Ultimate Love” By: Rev. Kenneth Sauer, Pastor of Parkview United Methodist Church, Newport News, VA Have you ever noticed while reading the Gospel of John…How the author of this Gospel refers to himself? He doesn’t refer to himself by name…or in a sense maybe he does. He ...read more

Scripture: John 3:14-21

Denomination: United Methodist

Letting God Be God In Death #4 Series

Contributed by Norris Harris I on Jan 1, 2003

At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. This messgae deals with the Arrogance of High-Mindedness.

The premise I have been pursuing these precious Sundays in the preaching moment is simply this: At times, All of Us Project A Stubborn Opposition, even a Religious Resistance, to Authentic Authority and Legitimate Leadership. That stubbornness is manifested in our Opting For Kadesh (Sacrilegious ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 12:2-16

Denomination: Baptist

He Obeyed

Contributed by Dan Borchert on Oct 18, 2002

Joshua Followed God, Kept God, and Advanced the kingdom. He obeyed God always. WE should do the same

Joshua “He obeyed” Introduction A. What if someone asked you to walk across the Monghalla river, on dry land B. What if someone asked you to march around the Civic area 7 times and make it crumble? C. What if someone asked you to take control of 31 cities in about one year? D. I don’t know ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 3:1-18

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Losing Our Identity

Contributed by Joe Rowland on Jan 7, 2006

Have you ever felt like you werent’ sure who you were in Christ? He is always with you no matter what you go through in life.

Losing Our Identity Genesis 42:5-10(N.A.S.) 5. So the sons of Israel came to buy grain among those who were coming, for the famine was in the land of Canaan also. 6. Now Joseph was the ruler over the land; He was the one who sold to all the people of the land. And Joseph’s brothers came and bowed ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 42:5-10

Denomination: Assembly Of God

May The Lord Answer You

Contributed by Glenn Branham on May 9, 2005

Bless those who curse you... God answers prayer, rewards service, adds blessings, and inspires plans.

"May The Lord Answer You" Psalms 20:1-9 May the LORD answer you when you are in distress; may the name of the God of Jacob protect you. 2 May He send you help from the sanctuary and grant you support from Zion. 3 May He remember all your sacrifices and accept your burnt offerings. Selah 4 ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 20:1-9

Denomination: Pentecostal

Together In Prayer Part 2 Series

Contributed by Eric Hanson on Aug 6, 2008

This full text message builds on the ofundation of the message "United In Prayer". It tells more stories of churches which have been totally transformed into spiritual power houses by united prayer.

Together in Prayer Part 2 Pastor Eric J. Hanson May 18, 2008 Last time, in the first part of this message, I told the stories of the birth of the church age, when the Holy Spirit came to live inside of believers. This happened at the end of an extended season of prayer by the 120, who were in the ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:23-37

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational