Sermons on Hope For Believer:

Jephthah: Forcing The Hand Of Deliverance Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Dec 28, 2009

AS FOLLOWERS OF THE FORGIVER WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT OUR ROLE IN GOD’S DELIVERANCE STORY IS NOT ABOUT ADVANCING OUR OWN AGENDA.

Jephthah: Forcing the Hand of Deliverance Judges 11-12 8/23/09 INTRODUCTION Hidden Agendas -- An idiomatic phrase used to refer to the subtext which discreetly drives a conversation, meeting or other activity. „X Marketing and advertising uses them all the time. „X We assume Politians use ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

What Can We Offer?

Contributed by Malcolm Chester on Jan 5, 2010

What can we offer to God

I’m not allowed to eat at Mc Donald’s, except on very special occasions, once a year. When you go into McDonald’s you usually find that those who serve behind the counter are spotty kids who can only just bring themselves to mumble words asking you what you want. But they always manage to ask if ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:38-44

Denomination: Methodist

How's Your Soil? Series

Contributed by Tom Fuller on Jan 10, 2010

Jesus presents a familiar story with a real spiritual punch - take a listen and figure out if you are rocky, weedy, pathy, or pliable. It may be more significant than you ever dreamed.

Last winter I collected bags of leaves as a covering and mulch for our garden. I got the bags from a street corner where someone had raked them off their lawn. I spread them around and was satisfied. Then in the spring when it was time to plant our beans, pumpkins, tomatoes, and cucumbers, a ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 13:1-23

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

Comfort

Contributed by Darrin Fish on Oct 3, 2009

As earthen vessels As jars of clay, We are stewards of God’s comfort. God places his comfort in us, So that we may in turn comfort others.

Introduction A little boy stopped by the super market and asked the cashier where he could find a box of Tide… he said it was for washing his cat. The lady was quick to tell him that he shouldn’t wash his cat with Tide but she couldn’t change his mind. The lady said, ‘Well son, I warned you not ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 1:3-7

Denomination: Christian Church

God's Answer To The Stress Of Indecision Series

Contributed by Vernon L Caruthers on Oct 27, 2009

this is the 4th sermon from psalm 23. It focuses on how God helps us by leading our paths.

Sermon Series: Sermons from Psalm 23 Sermon #4: God’s Answer to Indecision Scripture Ref: Psalm 23:1-6 Psalm 23: 3b ‘….He leads me in the paths of righteousness for HIS name’s sake.’ Introduction: This morning we continue in our series from Psalm 23. We’re looking at GOD’S ANSWERS to ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 23:3

The Desire Of The Humble

Contributed by Nathan Johnson on Oct 30, 2009

When a person is truly humble before his Father, the desires of the heart change, joy becomes greater, and life more fulfilling and complete.

The Desire of the Humble Prairie Baptist Church – 11/1/09 P.M. Service Text: Psalm 10 Key verse: Psalm 10:17-18 - 17LORD, You have heard the desire of the humble; You will prepare their heart; You will cause Your ear to hear, 8To do justice to the fatherless and the oppressed, that the man of ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 10:1-18

Denomination: Baptist

A Snake Is A Snake Series

Contributed by John Petty on Nov 2, 2009

God is calling us to come out of the fox holes and go on the offensive. But before you can attack the enemy you must be able to recognize th enemy. And when you do remember... a snake is a snake.

Genesis 3:1-7 (NKJV) 1 Now the serpent was more cunning than any beast of the field which the Lord God had made. And he said to the woman, "Has God indeed said, ’You shall not eat of every tree of the garden’?" 2 And the woman said to the serpent, "We may eat the fruit of the trees of the garden; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:1-7

Denomination: Church Of God

Losing It In The End Game Series

Contributed by Bruce Rzengota on Nov 5, 2009

No matter how well we begin our journey, we need to ensure we are finishing well.

Losing it in the End Game Judges 1:1-2:5 4/26/09 INTRODUCTION I confess I’d rather watch good basketball game than a football game any day. But this last year I remember one football game in particular. It was a Thursday Night game that became water cooler discussion material the next ...read more

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

Living Righteously In An Unrighteous World

Contributed by Jerry Flury on Nov 10, 2009

You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. In spite of the opposition which will arise, it is possible for you and me to live righteously in an unrighteous world.

LIVING RIGHTEOUSLY IN AN UNRIGHTEOUS WORLD EZEKIEL 14:12-23 Introduction: You and I are called to live blamelessly, shinning as lights in the darkness of a wicked and ungodly world. Paul in his second letter to Timothy said that “all who delight in piety and are determined to live a devoted and ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 14:12-23

Denomination: Baptist

Keep It Simple!

Contributed by Monty Newton on Oct 11, 2010

There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep the basics simple.

Title: Keep It Simple Text: II Timothy 2:8-15 Thesis: There is much about life that is complicated but when it comes to living our faith, we do it best when we keep it simple. Introduction They say that the memory is the first thing to go… Two elderly gentlemen were sitting together ...read more

Scripture: 2 Timothy 2:8-15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Introduction Continued - The Spirit’s Energizing Of The Existence. Series

Contributed by Johnny A. Palmer Jr. on Oct 12, 2010

The real source of energy behind the universe.

Intro: 1. The scientists were all excited about what is called "dark energy" but lately articles have brought the idea into doubt. One such article notes: "It was only a few years ago that astronomers shook up current models of the Universe with the theory of dark energy; which says ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 1:2

Denomination: Baptist

Why Won’t You, Let Jesus Bless You?

Contributed by Charlie Roberts on Oct 25, 2010

It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless His people. But unlike that saying in the world goes, if its to good to be true, it probably is. Its not with God, He truly loves to bless His children.

Why won’t you let Jesus Bless You? When Jesus is a big part of your life, you can’t help but be Blessed. The longer you serve Him, the more you realize, He really does know, what He’s doing. It almost sounds to good to be true, how much God wants to bless us. But unlike that saying in the world ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 68:19

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Living Prepared Series

Contributed by Jeffery Anselmi on Nov 12, 2010

Are you living prepared? The time is near according to Peter, we are called to be prepared!

INTRODUCTION • SLIDE #1 • Have you ever found yourself totally unprepared for a meeting or some event? • Have you have those dreams of having something come up that you were responsible for yet you were unprepared. That is scary to think about isn’t it? • I still have reoccurring dreams of getting ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 4:7-11

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Parable Of The Soils.

Contributed by Gordon Curley on Nov 24, 2010

The Parable of the Soils. (PowerPoint slides to accompany this talk are available on request - email: gcurley@gcurley.info)

Reading: Mark Chapter 4 Verse 1-20. Ill: Sir William Osler who was the professor of medicine at Oxford University, • Had a class full of students before him; • And wanting to emphasize the importance of observing details, • He reached down to his desk and picked up a ...read more

Scripture: Mark 4:1-20

Denomination: Brethren

I Am, Am I Following Some Rough Enough Shepherd? Series

Contributed by Andrew Moffatt on Nov 24, 2010

Jesus tells us he is the Good Shepherd. Do we follow the Good Shepherd and are we as commited to him as he is to us?

Sermon; I Am the Good Shepherd, John 10-11-21. A couple of weeks ago I talked about the sheep gate and discussed some of my adventures with livestock, the livestock being sheep. The truth of the matter was I am not a good Shepherd, “I am the rough enough shepherd!” Let me contrast my ...read more

Scripture: John 10:11-21

Denomination: Salvation Army