Sermons on Hold Forth Word Of Life:

Is God Wrathful?

Contributed by Paul George on Jun 17, 2003

God’s wrath is difficult both to understand and to believe.

Most Christians find the wrath of God difficult to understand and believe. The idea of a wrathful God has been for some Christians a roadblock to faith. There are Christians who have experienced the transforming grace and love of the Lord in their lives who believe the idea of God’s wrath seems to ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-23

Denomination: Holiness

What A Day

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 9, 2003

50 days after Penticost the Holy Spirit poured out upon the church.

What a day. Acts 2:1 -- 41. 04/21/02 On December 7, 1941 Pearl Harbor was bombed and world war 2 begin. That is one of the sad days we remember in American history. You might call December 7,1941 the birthday of World War II. Years before the war, a young maiden gave birth to a baby ...read more

Scripture: Acts 2:1-41

Denomination: Baptist

Living In Our Little World

Contributed by Melvin Shelton on Jul 11, 2003

Adam and Eve living in their little world.

LIVING IN OUR LITTLE WORLD 1 John 1:8 To read about the Garden of Eden, it seemed everything was wonderful and beautiful. Adam and Eve were living in their little world. I like to think the garden was like this time of the year, spring time. It was a time when all the birds were singing; a time ...read more

Scripture: 1 John 1:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Fruit Of The Spirit - Peace Series

Contributed by David Quackenbush on Feb 4, 2008

A continuation of our examination of the manifestation of the Fruit of the Spirit. The Origin, nature and characteristics of this Peace as well as what we a believers can do to insure its continuance in our lives.

THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT - PEACE INTRODUCTION Refer to: Wk 1 – Choose Freedom – Gal. 5 Wk 2 – Intro to Fruit of Spirit – contrast with works of flesh Wk 3 – Fruit – Love – its characteristics 1Cor 13 Wk 4 – Fruit – Joy – Untouched by our circumstances Humor Illustrations .My therapist told me the ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:22-23

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Don't K.i.s.s. Method

Contributed by Ed Warfield on Feb 29, 2008

When we get hit right in the face with the reality of who God is, we come to the realization that we have only had a tiny taste of Him, if that! Here’s how to tell if you have EVER really encountered God

The “Don’t K.I.S.S.” Method – Proverbs 1:20-33 “Simple” – def.: one without moral direction (or one that chooses not to follow it) and who is inclined to evil Intro.: Job’s friend Elihu had it right when he said, “Behold, God is great and we do not know him.” When we get hit right in the face ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33

Denomination: Charismatic

Facing The Giants In Our Lives Series

Contributed by Frederick Baker Ii on Mar 4, 2008

This is the introduction to a few sermons that I will be preaching about different types of giants in our lives and how to handle them.

“Facing the Giants in Our Lives” Text: I Samuel 17:40-47 40 ¶ And he took his staff in his hand, and chose him five smooth stones out of the brook, and put them in a shepherd’s bag which he had, even in a scrip; and his sling was in his hand: and he drew near to the Philistine. 41 And the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 17:40-47

Denomination: *other

Sanctified For Service

Contributed by Sean Lester on Jan 18, 2007

Transition: The process of bringing the anointing of God into reality is called sanctification, the act of separating from the world and being set apart to serve God.

Sanctified for Service What to Expect from the Moment You Accept God’s Call to Enter the Priesthood of Believers. Rev. Sean Lester Sun., May 18, 2003 Text: Hebrews 5:7-8 During the days of Jesus’ life on earth, he offered up prayers and petitions with loud cries and tears to the one who ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 5:7-8

Denomination: Pentecostal

He Is Always There!

Contributed by Tony Abram on Jan 29, 2007

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy.

HE IS ALWAYS THERE! I begin each day with a confession to the Lord by saying Jesus is my Lord, He is Lord of my spirit, Lord of my soul and Lord of my Mind. I do not want to leave any room for the enemy. Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 55:17

Andrew: The Man Who Saw People Series

Contributed by W F on Feb 4, 2007

The most important character trait we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people.

One of the most important character traits we can learn from Andrew is how to win with people. 1. ANDREW INCLUDED PEOPLE When Jesus called Andrew to be his disciple the Bible tells us that … The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and tell him, "We have found the Messiah" ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:18-20

Denomination: *other

The Real Christmas Gift

Contributed by Ed Wood on May 26, 2007

A Christmas Message.

THE REAL CHRISTMAS GIFT Matthew 2:1-11; 2 Corinthians 8:1-9 INTRO: One of the most beautiful Christmas stories ever penned in the secular world is O. Henry’s “The Gift of the Magi.” It is the account of a young couple and what they gave each other for Christmas. Although rich in love, they were ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 2:1-11

Denomination: Baptist

Reminders To Christian Givers

Contributed by Ed Wood on Jun 6, 2007

The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament.

REMINDERS TO CHRISTIAN GIVERS 2 Corinthians 8:1-5 INTRO: The New Testament does not teach Tithing! If you are a tither, you are following the teachings of the Old Testament. If you are not tithing, you are not even up to the standards of the Jews. As Christians we are not commanded to tithe! READ ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 8:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

The Right Things To Do When Everything Is Going Wrong

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Jan 14, 2008

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The Right Things To Do When Everything is Going Wrong Num 21:16 And from thence they went to Beer: that is the well whereof the LORD spoke unto Moses, Gather the people together, and I will give them water. Num 21:17 Then Israel sang this song, Spring up, O well; sing ye unto it: Num 21:18 ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 21:16-25

Denomination: Pentecostal

Straddling The Fence

Contributed by Sam Peters on Mar 1, 2007

Sometimes compromise is good - but when it comes to serving God, we cannot serve Him and the world at the same time.

Straddling the Fence – 1 Corinthians 10:14-22 Sometimes compromise is good…. It is good in a marriage. It is good many times in business. It is good in national diplomacy. When it comes to our spiritual relationship with God, compromise is not good. Too often we compromise our faith by giving into ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 10:14-22

Seven Sins Sneaking Into The Sancutuary Part 1: Social Acceptances Series

Contributed by Ken Gilmore on Mar 10, 2007

This is sin one in a series that deals with common sins in the church and in the lives of " Christians". It deals with clothing, movies, drinking, and gambling.

SEVEN SINS SNEAKING INTO THE SANCUTUARY Part 1: Social Acceptances TEXT: I Peter 4:17 “For the time is come that judgment must begin at the house of God…” I. Clothing Appearance makes a social statement of our view of life and how we would like those around us to interact with us – tramp, ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:17

Denomination: Baptist

State Of The World Series

Contributed by Bledar Valca on Mar 23, 2007

Shows the lost state in which the world is due to the rejection of God’s revelation in nature

THE STATE OF THE WORLD Romans 1:18-32 A Scottish lawyer was a wicked man. Once he hired a horse and, either through accident or ill-usage, killed the animal. Naturally the owner insisted on being paid its value, together with some compensation for the loss of its use. The man of law acknowledged ...read more

Scripture: Romans 1:18-32

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ