Sermons on Holy One Of Israel:

A Magnificent Hope In The Midst Of Your Trials #1 Series

Contributed by Ray Searan on Feb 21, 2007

Hope, from the world’s viewpoint is just what that definition describes. The world sees hope as a wish or a desire. Hope, for the world, is a longing for something that may or may not take place. The Bible teaches us a vastly different definition of hope.

Text: Psalm 27:1-6 Introduction: As I read the words of this psalm, I see the imagery of battle being portrayed in these verses. Words like “enemies” and “adversaries” in verse 2; “host” in verse 3; “war” in verse 3; and “enemies” in verse 6 all speak of warfare. Phrases like “though a host ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 27:1-6

Denomination: Assembly Of God

You Are The Light In A Dark World

Contributed by Sam Peters on Feb 27, 2007

This message centers on three ways we can let our light shine in a world cast in darkness.

You Are the Light in a Dark World – Matthew 5:13-16 (Sermon on the Mount) 13"You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men. 14"You are the light of the world. A ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:13-16

Overlooked

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 28, 2007

Sometimes the world doesn’t know where or who you are...God always does.

1 Samuel 16:1-13 INTRO..overlooked..unappreciated..when is my time gonna come 1. God Picks from the Back of the Line- VS 7 We live in a world so overrun with pretty people Jesse is asked to bring ALL HIS SONS Doesn’t even INVITE DAVID Some say David wasn’t invited...ILLEGITIMATE Psalm 51:5 ...read more

Scripture: 1 Samuel 16:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Three Amazing Facts About Grace

Contributed by Shane Brooks on Feb 28, 2007

What’s so amazing about Grace?

Ephesians 2:8-10 Our goal this morning is to understand – THE GRACE OF GOD We are saved by grace— WHAT IS GRACE? Grace is God’s power in your weakness— Grace is God’s power in you to be and do– What you don’t have the power to be or do Some have called grace unmerited favor----Some have said ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 2:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For A Change

Contributed by Paul Hammons on Mar 13, 2007

Paul had a deep love for the Colossians as well as all the churches he had begun. You could say he loved them as a father loves his own children. As a matter of fact Paul often call himself a father to those he led to the Lord. As a spiritual father he pr

Praying For A Change; Colossians 1:9-12 Paul had a deep love for the Colossians as well as all the churches he had begun. You could say he loved them as a father loves his own children. As a matter of fact Paul often call himself a father to those he led to the Lord. As a spiritual father he ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 1:9-12

The Song Of The Suffering Servant

Contributed by Charles Salmon on Mar 21, 2007

A sermon on the suffering of Jesus based on Isaiah 52 and 53.

THE SONG OF THE SUFFERING SERVANT Isa. 53:1-9 INTRO.: Hundreds of years before Jesus came to earth prophets predicted the events of His life. His birth, ministry, death, and resurrection were set forth by these inspired men in great detail Even His return in glory was predicted long before His ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Redeemed From The Curse

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Apr 5, 2007

Paul’s explanation of Christ’s removal of the curse by hanging on the cross

Intro: as you read the blessings of Deuteronomy 28 you find that God was willing to bless His people if they obeyed the laws of God. But in their failing to fulfill the laws of God, God pronounced many curses for disobedience to the law. These curses were terrible, if you read the entire list. The ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 3:13-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Inner Stirrings

Contributed by Kemuel Travis on Apr 11, 2007

When we have an encounter with the resurrected Lord, our hearts will be stirred.

INTRODUCTION -There are moments in life when our hearts our stirred -When we hear a rousing version of “The Star Spangled Banner” (or some other piece of music) -When we watch an inspirational story made into a movie -When we read a touching novel -When we attend a wedding of two close ...read more

Scripture: Luke 24:13-35

Denomination: Wesleyan

Ephesians: Wealth, Walk, And Warfare: Lesson 8

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Aug 24, 2009

Putting on the full armor of God in preparation for spiritual victory.

A. INTRODUCTION: EPHESIANS 6 1. After becoming servants, we must also become soldiers. 2. The war of spiritual dimensions, “in the heavenlies” (v. 12). Paul is a prisoner, “in chains” (v. 20). 3. Sister book to Joshua, i.e., an outward battle for land, Ephesians an inward ...read more

Scripture: Ephesians 6:12-20

Denomination: Baptist

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - Now That Would Make My Mothers Day! Series

Contributed by Ross Cochrane on May 11, 2010

"I think it was partly that experience that prompted me to start praying for dead bodies to be raised back to life - just to be sure that it was really their time. Jesus gave His disciples authority to raise the dead."

Part 10 - Matthew 10:8-10 - NOW THAT WOULD MAKE MY MOTHER'S DAY! I was working as a funeral assistant and it was the first time I had ever touched a dead body when it happened. We had been called to a house to transfer the body to the hospital or funeral home. "THE BODY" - that sounds so ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 10:8-10

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

A New Day

Contributed by Sherman Gordon on May 23, 2010

MIDNIGHT IS THE DARKEST MOMENT OF THE NIGHT, YET IT IS ONLY A MOMENT. IF YOU CAN TRUST GOD TO SEE YOU THROUGH, HE WILL BRING YOU INTO A NEW DAY AND SEASON.

A NEW DAY ACTS 16:25-35 PAUL AND SILAS IN PRISON 16ONCE WHEN WE WERE GOING TO THE PLACE OF PRAYER, WE WERE MET BY A SLAVE GIRL WHO HAD A DEMONIC SPIRIT SATAN DOESN’T CARE WHERE YOU ARE GOING; HIS SOLE PURPOSE IS TO DERAIL YOU FROM YOUR DESTINATION, BECAUSE IF HE CAN GET TO YOU, BEFORE ...read more

Scripture: Acts 16:25-35

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Praying For Revival

Contributed by T.j. Conwell on Jun 8, 2010

We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time we must wonder, “Where is the evidence of the fruit”?

Praying for Revival Psalm 85:1-13 Introduction If you have your Bibles, go with me to Psalm 85. We live in a nation that often refers to itself as “Christian” – but as we continue to press through time I have begun to really wonder, “Where is the evidence of the ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 85:1-13

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Empty Tomb ... Full Life!

Contributed by Patrick Nix on Jul 9, 2010

Christians often talk about how that what Satan offers is empty and vain, yet the majority of Christians live, at best, half-lives. More empty than full, more cloudy than sunny, more searching than satisfied. Why? Because we have confined the power of the

Easter weekend, our church sent out hundreds of plastic eggs to help our neighbors consider their own existence. Inside, a simple message: “Is your life as empty as this egg? Ever feel like you’ve got a shiny coat outside – but empty and void on the inside? Come Sunday & learn why the Empty Tomb ...read more

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:14-44

Denomination: Baptist

I Know My Redeemer Lives

Contributed by Stephen Funderburk on Jun 1, 2008

Boaz is a type of Christ, as the Kinsman redeemer. We are so encouraged about our Redeemer Jesus Christ through looking at Boaz in his providing for Naomi and Ruth.

Intro: when I think of something being redeemed I think of a pawn shop. Someone has gotten into a financial fix, gives something of value to the pawn shop, and comes back later to buy back their stuff. They redeem it. Something they owned had been lost, now they come to buy it back, to redeem it. ...read more

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Fourth Of July - Love Of God And Country

Contributed by Al Schifano on Jul 5, 2008

The Star Spangled Banner and the Word of God, a reflection

• In today’s Gospel of Matthew, Jesus says: “Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am meek and humble of heart; and you will find rest for yourselves. For my yoke is easy, and my burden light.” • The base of the ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 11:28-30

Denomination: Catholic