Sermons on Hope For Hopeless:

Making Sense Of Predestination Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Sep 21, 2008

God is supremely sovereign AND we are responsible for our response to Him.

Making Sense of Predestination Romans 9:6-18 Rev. Brian Bill 9/21/08 Note: I have benefited greatly from the insights of my friend and ministry mentor Ray Pritchard. Parts of this sermon are taken from “Straight Talk about Predestination” and are used by permission: www.keepbelieving.com. Our ...read more

Scripture: Romans 9:19-29

Denomination: Baptist

What To Do When You Don't Get It Series

Contributed by Michael Karpf on Sep 27, 2008

When we see our trials as God sees them we can rejoice and grow because that is what God wants for us

WHAT DO DO WHEN YOU DON’T GET IT James 1:1-8 I know you will find this hard to believe, but we are finished with John’s gospel. Today we will start Jim’s epistle. And Jim isn’t even here today. Let’s remember to pray for him as he often has to travel. Do you ever wonder why some Christians seem ...read more

Scripture: James 1:1-8

Denomination: Evangelical Free

A Great Return On Your Investment Series

Contributed by Jamey Stuart on Sep 29, 2008

Part 3 in a series about honoring God with our finances in a way that insulates us from recession.

Introduction: We’ve had an amazing couple of weeks here at Believers! Two weeks ago, when we introduced this series we learned the importance of needing Jesus, of pressing in to him. We learned that there is a division in our lives between what we can do in our strength and what God can do in his ...read more

Scripture: 2 Corinthians 9:6-8

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

What Manner Of Man Is This?

Contributed by Donnie Martin on Feb 14, 2009

This message brings out three traits of Christ found in Matt.8: 23-27, that remind us once again of His deity, giving us ample reasons for our devotion to Him.

What Manner Of Man Is This? Text: Matt.8: 23-27 Intro: Have you ever tried to imagine what Christ Jesus must have been like in person? Have you ever wondered how He must have carried Himself, or how His voice must have sounded? It must have been wonderful to walk and talk with the Savior, when ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:23-27

Denomination: Baptist

Listen...jesus Is Praying

Contributed by Stephen Smarowsky on Dec 22, 2008

This is an expositional study on the passage commonly known as the "High Priestly Prayer." If you tke the time to read through this it will truly touch you. I pray that God will use this study to change your heart in many different ways.

The passage of chapter 17 verses 1-26 in the book of John is widely known as the “High Priestly Prayer.” Within these verses Jesus is praying to the Father. “Though this prayer, unlike the one found in Matthew, was not spoken deliberately for the purpose of giving instruction in this spiritual ...read more

Scripture: John 17:1-26

Denomination: Baptist

The Rut Of Christianity Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

In serving God believers so often find themselves allowing routine and tradition to overwhelm their actions... sometimes to the point where they cannot serve as God desires them to serve!

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 21, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: The RUT of Christianity! Part 3 of 6 Sermon Text: John 14:12, Exodus ...read more

Scripture: Exodus 3:1-6

Denomination: Baptist

Do Your Assumptions Limit Your Service To God? Series

Contributed by Bobby Stults on Feb 26, 2010

How many people today jump to conclusions based on the circumstances and situations they see in their lives, only to find out that what they had thought was WAAAAY off base! We do that spiritually as well...

Sermon Brief Date Written: February 26, 2010 Date Preached: February 28, 2010 Where Preached: Oak Park (AM) Sermon Details: Sermon Series: The Great Adventure – Rediscovering the Adventure Sermon Title: Do Your Assumptions Limit Your Service? Part 4 of 6 Sermon Text: Gen 15:5; ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 15:5

Denomination: Baptist

Which Way Do We Go From Here?

Contributed by Jim Kane on Feb 28, 2010

My first sermon of 2010 on vision and mission

(Slide 1) This time of year, as we are all very much aware, is about new resolutions to change something, eating habits and weight; spending habits and debt; spiritual habits and faith. It is also a time of transition. The calendar that we use day in and day out and year in and year out, is about ...read more

Denomination: Church Of God

Job Qualifications Series

Contributed by Thomas Swope on Mar 19, 2010

A study of chapter 34 verses 1 through 31

Ezekiel 34: 1 – 31 Job Qualifications “ 1 And the word of the LORD came to me, saying, 2 “Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel, prophesy and say to them, ‘Thus says the Lord GOD to the shepherds: “Woe to the shepherds of Israel who feed themselves! ...read more

Scripture: Ezekiel 34:1-31

Denomination: Calvary Chapel

The Joy-Filled Life Series

Contributed by Brian Bill on Mar 21, 2010

Because we are secure, we can be satisfied with Christ, which should lead us to live a separated life, sanctified for His purposes so that we can saturate this world with His Word.

The Joy-Filled Life John 17:6-19 Rev. Brian Bill 3/21/10 Some of you may know that I’m half Irish so St. Patrick’s Day has always been a pretty big deal for me. I grew up eating corned beef and cabbage on this special day and my Swedish wife Beth has humored me over the years by ...read more

Scripture: John 17:6-19

Denomination: Baptist

Controlling The Credit Demons

Contributed by Noel Atkinson on Mar 23, 2010

Looking at the spiritual impact that debt has on our lives. How it leads us away from God, others, family etc. We must control our spending so we can give to God's cause, not the credit card company's cause

Part 4 series on money Australians are increasingly finding themselves in debt. According to the Sunday times newspaper IF you’re an average Australian you’re worth just over $250,000 have a house valued at $458,488, a mortgage of $341,000 , credit card debt of $3085 and earn $1124.50 ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:19-24

Denomination: Baptist

By My Spirit Saith The Lord Series

Contributed by Dennis Davidson on Mar 24, 2010

God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory & service. The church's glory will not be acquired by human might & power but only by the Spirit of the Lord

ZECHARIAH 4:6-10 BY MY SPIRIT SAITH THE LORD [Ezra 4:1-5, 24] God has designed His born again people so that they may be empowered for glory and service. The lampstand for us today symbolizes the Church of God as it will shine in splendor when it is filled with the Spirit of God. For the ...read more

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10, Zechariah 4:6

Denomination: Baptist

What The Churches In North America Need

Contributed by Randy Hamel on Nov 10, 2008

Sermon looks at Is. 64 and contrasts what Isaish saw as spiritual needs and what the church needs today

What the church in North America needs today - Isaiah 64:1-9 (TLB) Introduction Well good morning. In case you didn’t notice there have been two dramatic things that recently occurred in North America. First Stephen Harper was re-elected as Canada’s Prime Minister. Secondly and more striking Obama ...read more

Scripture: Isaiah 64:1-8

Jesus Now Series

Contributed by Michael Stark on Nov 30, 2008

Jesus’ present ministry and future blessing give fresh meaning to the Advent Season.

REVELATION 1:4b-7 JESUS NOW “Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come, and from the seven spirits who are before his throne, and from Jesus Christ the faithful witness, the firstborn of the dead, and the ruler of kings on earth. “To him who loves us and has freed us ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 1:4-7

Denomination: Baptist

Give Thanks Series

Contributed by Michael Mccartney on Dec 3, 2008

Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all

Give Thanks Thesis: Thanksgiving is a day which is recognized by the United States Government to give thanks to the Lord God Almighty. Yes - it is a religious holiday and as you study the history of this day you clearly see that it was about giving thanks to the Lord for all his divine provision ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:1-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational