Sermons on His Life:

The Strange Encounter At Jabbok

Contributed by Bright Adeyeye on Mar 27, 2020

The night by the Jabbok River made all the difference in Jacob's life. He met the Lord in a powerful way, and his life was changed forever.

THE STRANGE ENCOUNTER AT JABBOK "22 And he arose that night and took his two wives, his two female servants, and his eleven sons, and crossed over the ford of Jabbok. 23 He took them, sent them over the brook, and sent over what he had. 24 Then Jacob was left alone; and a Man wrestled with ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 32:22-28, Romans 12:1-2

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Sermon # 3 - Attributes Of An Anointed Person Series

Contributed by Andrew Dixon on Jan 23, 2023

When a person is filled and anointed by the Holy Spirit of God it will be evident in his life. Read on to understand what the marks of this anointing were from the life of Joshua.

Acts 11:21 “And the hand of the Lord was with them: and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord.” (KJV) We looked at Psalm 89:20-21, where it says, “I have found David my servant; with my holy oil have I anointed him: With whom my hand shall be established: my arm also shall strengthen ...read more

Scripture: Acts 11:21, Psalm 89:20-21, Numbers 27:18, Exodus 17:9, Numbers 14:9, Joshua 8:34-35, Psalm 1:2-3, Joshua 6:2-3, Joshua 7:8-9, Matthew 6:9  (view more)  (view less)

Denomination: Other

A Life That Counts Series

Contributed by Mark Armstrong on Apr 26, 2009

The atttributes of a meaningful Christian life.

Almost everyone is determined to make their life count for something. Steve Fossett was a well known adventurer who was the first person to fly solo nonstop around the world in a balloon. He also sailed around the world five times non-stop, he also a powered aircraft license. On September 3, 2007, ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:10-14

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Living A Life After God Series

Contributed by Guy Mcgraw on Jan 30, 2008

James warns us of running ahead of God and forgetting to make sure our life is being lived out by His plan.

11 Do not speak against one another, brethren. He who speaks against a brother or judges his brother, speaks against the law and judges the law; but if you judge the law, you are not a doer of the law but a judge of it. 12 There is only one Lawgiver and Judge, the One who is able to save and to ...read more

Scripture: James 4:11-17

Navigating Life In A World Of Change

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Aug 9, 2004

God seeks to share the journey through life with His people, guiding us through to what He has prepared for us.

Last week we considered the subtle settling of our expectations. > I want to continue in a similar way with what the Lord has to say to us about going through CHANGES in life To help us realize just how much change we live is… consider the foolowing changes over just the past 11 years.. 100 YEARS ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 1:1-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

God's Answer For Life's Uncertainty Series

Contributed by Kraig Pullam on Jul 28, 2013

There are times in life when God seeks to change the means of His provision to teach us lessons on our reliance upon Him.

Outline Text: Joshua 5:10-12 Subject: God’s Answer for Life’s Uncertainty The Big Idea: God’s faithfulness to provide is seen and shown when the manna stops, the road ahead seems uncertain and the promise awaits. God stops the manna to alter our appetites God stops the manna to ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 5:10-12

Denomination: Baptist

The Life Of Paul Part V Series

Contributed by Dan Carroll on Aug 26, 2016

Paul has many life struggles. He suffers many hardships, but in the end delights in his weakness because then he is strong.

INTRODUCTION • Last week we talked about how Paul was sent into nations. How much he traveled and how he trusted God in traveling. The hardships he faced and the miracles that followed him wherever he went. • Today I want to discuss the issue that causes so many to struggle - ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Christ Rebuked His Mother

Contributed by William R. Nabaza on May 20, 2013

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What

I. EXORDIUM: Are you quick to obey? II. AUDIENCE PROFILE: Believers III. OBJECTIVES: To show benefits of quick obedience. IV. TEXT: John 2:4-5 (Amplified Bible) Jesus said to her, [Dear] woman, what is that to you and to Me? [What do we have in common? Leave it to Me.] My time (hour to ...read more

Scripture: John 2:4-5

Denomination: Pentecostal

The School Of Life

Contributed by Tom Walker on Oct 18, 2000

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.

2 Timothy 3:14 says, “But continue thou in the things which thou hast learned and hast been assured of, knowing of whom thou hast learned them.” When we think of “learning”, many times we associate it with education or school. To learn is to acquire knowledge of or skill in by study, instruction, ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 3:14

Life Interrupted

Contributed by Tim Shepard on Jun 18, 2007

This sermon is a lesson about the importance of life’s interruptions.

It happened only a few weeks ago. After my normal shift on the graveyard I had gone home to rest. Some time in the middle of my sleep Storm came and woke me up. In her hand she held the phone. “It’s the police,” is all she said. A thousand questions went through my mind. “Did I do ...read more

Scripture: Luke 5:17-26

Denomination: *other

The Apostle Paul And His Message Series

Contributed by Harold Jenkerson on Mar 4, 2007

To develop an understanding of the Apostle Paul in order to understand his message in his letter to the church in Rome.

Series on Paul’s letter to the church in Rome. #1 The Apostle Paul and His Message Scripture: Romans 1:1 “Paul, a servant of Jesus Christ, called to be an apostle, separated unto the gospel of God.” Theme: To develop an understanding of the man whom God chose to reveal the message of the ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:1

Denomination: Baptist

The Way To Life Series

Contributed by Terry Blankenship on May 16, 2011

Some save their lives only to lose it. Others lose their lives to save it. What a paradoxical message. Yet Jesus said it was necessary.

Mark 8:31-38 The Way to Life Recent report from Vatican to priests: sermons must be short (10 min), pithy and topical. Aren’t you glad I’m not a Catholic because my sermons won’t be short nor topical! Introduction – Heaven An elderly couple passed away and found ...read more

Scripture: Mark 8:31-38

Denomination: Baptist

How To Tap On His Power Series

Contributed by Christian Cheong on Aug 21, 2004

From this healing of the crippled man, we see the God’s power flows (1) where there is PRAYER; (2) where there is EXPECTANCY, and (3) where HE WILL BE GLORIFIED.

Look at another event where the power of God flows... Read ACTS 3:1-10 It’s 3.00pm in the afternoon (the hour of prayer in the Temple), Peter & John head up to join the rest. And on the way in, as they came to the Gate called Beautiful (a gate inlayed with gold and precious stones, an entrance ...read more

Scripture: Acts 3:1-10

Denomination: Independent/Bible

The Biblical Principle Of Long Life

Contributed by Daniel Olukoya on Mar 5, 2004

God wants His children to have longevity of life that is why he makes provision in the bible for our bodies to be spiritually, physically, mentally and emotionally balanced.

In the last few years, we have witnessed or heard about a lot of tragedy. People that were expected to be alive were dead. A lot of young people were dead and some of them were born again. Is it God’s will? No. We must also realize that the devil has some powers to kill but the only strongest power ...read more

Scripture: Deuteronomy 6:1-2, Ecclesiastes 6:1-2

Denomination: Pentecostal

The Promise Of Life

Contributed by Brian Credille on Mar 4, 2001

As Jesus’ body hung lifeless on the cross on that Friday afternoon, "the promise of life" that He would rise again was a greater reality than anyone then imagined. "The Promise of Life" is still available today!

"The Promise of Life" Matthew 27:57-66 INTRODUCTION Jesus was dead! Those who hated Jesus and sought to destroy Him were relieved--they thought they were rid of Him. But even after Jesus died on Friday, there lingered the promise of Jesus that He would rise again on the third day! This promise ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 27:57-66

Denomination: Baptist