Sermons about Hofor The Hopeless

Do You Play Favorites? (Pt. 2)

Contributed by Chris Talton on Jan 29, 2002

based on 6 ratings

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God doesn’t play favorites. We are all sinners, no matter how miniscule the sin seems to us. But we are also all loved by God.

July 4, 1999 James 2:8-13 “Do you play favorites?” Part II Introduction - talk about stages of life that increase freedom (being able to walk, driving, moving out of the house; then we go back into bondage once we get married); Ben, my son, talks about being able to do whatever he wants to ...read more

Scripture: James 2:8-13

Denomination: Baptist

"Jesus' First Missionary Was Demon Possessed”

Contributed by David Yarbrough on Feb 18, 2002

based on 214 ratings

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Jesus commissions a former demoniac to be a missionary to a group of people who just rejected Him. Neither were worthy, but that didn’t stop Jesus.

Intro: A man often walked through a cemetery on his way home. One night, though, unaware that a new grave had been dug in his path, he tumbled in. For some time he struggled to get out of the 7 foot deep grave, but finally gave up and settled down for the night. An hour later, a farmer out possum ...read more

Scripture: Mark 5:1-20

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Clear As Mud

Contributed by Robert Simmons on Feb 24, 2002

based on 40 ratings

| 6,271 views

Explain God’s unorthodox methods for working miracles in our lives

I. Hopelessness and Hope collide A. Peers were unable to resolve problems of his life B. God’s meal on wheels — JESUS C. His gross condition triggered question by apostles D. We are taught not to ask God any questions E. That is not biblical, we learn by asking questions of the ...read more

Scripture: John 9:1-9

Denomination: Church Of God

An Atmosphere Of Evangelism

Contributed by Johnny Carver on May 22, 2001

based on 115 ratings

| 9,645 views

This message deals with creating the atmosphere of evangelism so as to reach the unsaved.

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38 Title: ¡§An Atmosphere of Evangelism¡¨ Introduction: As Jesus looked out across the multitudes He referred to them as sheep without a SHEPHERD. Jesus was moved with COMPASSION. No doubt His heart was heavy with the danger that faced these unsaved people. Jesus also ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:36-38

Denomination: Pentecostal

Our Ace In The Hole = The Lord's Lovingkindness Series

Contributed by Paul Apple on Jun 25, 2001

based on 44 ratings

| 8,672 views

THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP

BIG IDEA: THE LORD’S LOVINGKINDNESS BAILS OUT THE DISTRESSED WHEN THEY CEASE THEIR REBELLION AND HUMBLY CRY OUT FOR HELP (:1-3) INTRODUCTION: THE REDEEMED SHOULD THANK THE LORD FOR HIS LOVINGKINDNESS A. Call to Thanksgiving Focused on the Lord "Oh give thanks to the Lord" 1. For His ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 107:1-43

Denomination: Independent/Bible

People God Uses

Contributed by Keith Andrews on Jun 5, 2002

based on 29 ratings

| 5,084 views

This morning we are going to look at the prostitute who placed her faith in God and received salvation from destruction.

Introduction Hey: More and more we are hearing about other religions. False religions that say you must do something in order to be saved. But we serve the true God, who reached out to us to provide salvation. You: Have you found salvation in the Lord today? Or are you still trying to earn ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 2:1-20

Denomination: Baptist

Joining The Harvest

Contributed by John Hamby on Jun 9, 2002

based on 125 ratings

| 16,207 views

Christ’s challenge for his disciples to join the harvest.

Joining the Harvest Matthew 9:35-38 (Preached to a mission’s church in Campeche, Mexico) Tonight I want to share with you a picture of the heart of Jesus. In Matthew 9, beginning in verse thirty-five we have a marvelous disclosure of what motivated the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 9:35-38

Denomination: Baptist

For God So Loved The World

Contributed by Samuel Hagle on Nov 27, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 4,178 views

This sermon points to the three caracteristics of true discipleship, taken from the text in Isaiah.

For God so loved the world, I will start today by reading from the book of Isaiah, 6:1-8 (Read Isaiah 6:1-8) Isaiah has an remarkable experience! He gets to see the King, the Lord Almighty! Isaiah sees straight into the throne room of God. He is confronted with the Holy One, with God himself. ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 6:1-8, John 3:16

Denomination: *other

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift Series

Contributed by Peter Parry on Dec 13, 2003

based on 18 ratings

| 5,592 views

When one person uses his/her spiritual gift(s), God can do great and wonderful works in His Church.

When One Person Uses Her Spiritual Gift (Esther 4:8-17) I have set the scene for us already with Esther’s situation. What now is she going to do? Who is Esther? We know she was orphaned at a young age and was raised by her uncle, Mordecai; we know too that she was very beautiful and ...read more

Scripture: Esther 4:8-17

Denomination: Congregational

Merry Osmosis

Contributed by Rick Pendleton on Dec 16, 2003

based on 9 ratings

| 2,256 views

Are we spiritually permiable? Are we ready to put on the things of the Spirit and put away the things of the flesh? Mary was.

Merry Osmosis Luke 1:26-38 ((Props: You will need a picture of the cardio-pulmonary system and a picture of two hearts… one colored white and the other black))) This morning I have a very strange sermon for you. I guess you are getting used to that. In the last two weeks I have preached using a ...read more

Scripture: Luke 1:26-38

Denomination: Baptist

"The Four Lucky Lepers"

Contributed by Robert Leroe on Jul 10, 2002

based on 204 ratings

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This is a day of Good News--how can we keep silent?

“The Four Lucky Lepers” Pastor Bob Leroe, Cliftondale Congregational Church, Saugus, Massachusetts The Aramean (Syrian) Army, led by Ben-Hadad, is waging a siege, a blockade against the city of Samaria. Cut off from all sources of provisions, the Jewish city is suffering and things are getting ...read more

Scripture: 2 Kings 7:3-10

Denomination: Congregational

God Blesses Those Who Obey Him Series

Contributed by Ely Lambert on Jul 25, 2002

based on 24 ratings

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The book of Daniel begins with an appropriate struggle for Israelites in a foreign land, and because of their obedient faith they are blessed.

I. Illustration “The State of the Nation Address I grew up in rural America in the 50’s and 60’s. On any given day, you could walk through the high school parking lot and observe that half the vehicles parked there were trucks with windows rolled down and doors unlocked. Most of them carried, ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 1:1-21

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dare To Be A Daniel

Contributed by Billy Ricks on Nov 13, 2004

based on 15 ratings

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Our country is slowly haveing every vestige of in God we trust removed. We must stand and dare to be a daniel so that our children, and grandchildren can come to know the one true living God.

INTRO: What do we know about Daniel?? He lived in a time much like our own. How you say. He was of course taken from His home in Israel at a young age or in his youth we find out in Daniel 1.4-6. You say how on earth then is his time like our own. I am so glad you asked. Along with ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 6:1-28

Denomination: Baptist

Rules For Attempting The Impossible

Contributed by Joel Santos on Nov 21, 2004

based on 218 ratings

| 12,112 views

How long has it been since you attempted something that seems humanly impossible? Dr. Charles Channey spoke to St. Louis Baptist Association and gave four rules for attempting the impossible.

RULES FOR ATTEMPTING THE IMPOSSIBLE Matt 14:25-32 “And in the fourth watch of the night He came to them, walking on the sea. And when the disciples saw Him walking on the sea, they were frightened, saying, "It is a ghost!" And they cried out for fear. But immediately Jesus spoke to them, ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 14:25-32

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

The Bible Is Authentic-Part 1 Series

Contributed by John Young on Nov 23, 2004

based on 14 ratings

| 4,386 views

So, how do we know the Bible is authentic and not just a collection of opinions? There are two ways chiefly, and I would like you to consider them with me today:

One Sunday morning, while sitting next to her first grade daughter in church, Susan Wright noticed the little one looking at the open Bible in her lap. In a low whisper, she asked, "Did God really write that?" Susan quietly whispered back, "Yes He did." Looking down at her mother’s Bible again, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:7-8

Denomination: Baptist

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