Sermons on Hope From Despair:

From Murder To Mercy

Contributed by J Donald on Aug 17, 2009

Sin pervades our lives as a feature of being human. The good news of the gospel is grace in the perfect divine providence, so that sin is not an highway to death.

From Murder to Mercy! Psalm 51:1-3, 12 9Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love; according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions. Wash away all my iniquity and cleanse me from my sin. Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me. Restore ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 51:1-12

Denomination: Methodist

From Prisoner To Prince Series

Contributed by Rodney Kelley on Sep 3, 2009

Joseph went thru trials he didn’t understand so God could prepare him for something bigger. Sometimes trials we face are a result of God making us more like Him.

Intro. For the sake of time, I will not read the entire text. Remember, Joseph has been sold and scandalized. He was in the middle of a storm that was God’s plan for him. I. The Dedication - vs. 4 There are two imprisoned with Joseph. There may have been a conspiracy to kill ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Hiding From God.

Contributed by Ralph Andrus on Sep 14, 2009

❶. MEN TRY TO HIDE FROM GOD ❷. HIDING Is IN VAIN ❸. ALTERNATIVE: WALK WITH GOD

Reuters - "Dead" man hid in family home for three years Sunday, 9 December 2007 A man who had been declared dead after a canoeing accident but in fact survived hid in his home for three years before his arrest this week, his wife told British newspapers "In 2002, Anne Darwin reported her husband ...read more

Scripture: Genesis 3:8

Denomination: Baptist

Deviation From The Gospel Series

Contributed by Matthew Kratz on Sep 21, 2008

In Galatians 2:11-13 Paul explains Peter’s deviation from the gospel. In this we see 1) The Clash, 2) The Cause, and 3) The Consequence

A Domino a rectangular tile with a line dividing its face into two square ends. A popular way of playing with dominos is lining them up end to end and knocking them over. This domino effect is fun to watch when handling the physical tiles but, if it occurs metaphorically in worldwide financial ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 2:11-13

Denomination: Other

Voices From Galilee

Contributed by Clarence Clough on Sep 22, 2008

But when once raised from the dead, Jesus would resume His relationship with His disciples-with the poor of the flock. He would go before them to the place where this relationship commenced, to Galilee, afar from the pride of the nation, and where

Voices from Galilee Text: Mark 14:26-29; Acts 1:3 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. And Jesus saith unto them, All ye shall be offended because of me this night: for it is written, I will smite the shepherd, ...read more

Scripture: Mark 14:26-29

Denomination: Church Of God

Deliverance From The Flesh Series

Contributed by Freddy Fritz on Sep 26, 2008

In this sermon we see that there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus because we have been delivered from the flesh.

Scripture The first verse of the greatest chapter in the Bible—Romans 8:1—says, “There is therefore now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.” Everything else that follows in the rest of Romans 8 tells us why there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. The first ...read more

Scripture: Romans 8:5-11

Denomination: Presbyterian/Reformed

Renters From Hell Series

Contributed by Jason Jones on Oct 7, 2008

Exposition of Mark 12:1-12 about the parable of the vineyard and the tenets who would not give up the fruit of the vineyard and killed the son of the owner

Text: Mark 12:1-12, Title: Renters from Hell, Date/Place: NRBC, 10/5/08, PM A. Opening illustration: the hummingbirds at the feeder becoming defensive and possession of what is theirs, when in reality it is mine, I bought it, I hung it, cooked the food, filled it up, and maintain it. B. Background ...read more

Scripture: Mark 12:1-12

Denomination: Baptist

Motivated From Within Series

Contributed by Allan Kircher on Oct 7, 2008

Be on guard to enable the right drive. Be on guard to motivate the right drive. You are either going to motivate the sinful nature or the Spirit of God in every situation in your life. The more you motivate, enable and act on the Spirit of God the more

MOTIVATED FROM WITHIN Allan H. Kircher 28 Sept 08 What is your motivation, your drive, your ambition to continue in the world today? Are you crying deep within trying to seek God’s will in your life, but you just seem to continue in the ways of the world? The drive within you determines the road ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 4:1-5

Denomination: Baptist

"From Death To Life"

Contributed by Andy Grossman on Oct 20, 2008

Explains the process and tranformation from a rebel and sinner to salvation and becoming Spirit filled

“From Death to Life” October 26, 2008 John 5:24-29 "I tell you the truth, whoever hears my word and believes him who sent me has eternal life and will not be condemned; he has crossed over from death to life. I tell you the truth, a time is coming and has now come when the dead will hear the ...read more

Scripture: John 5:24-29

Denomination: Holiness

Abstain From Evil

Contributed by Jeff Pearce on Nov 6, 2008

LEARNING TO REFRAIN FROM EVIL.

ABSTAIN FROM EVIL 1 THESSALONIANS 5:14-22 INTRO: DECISIONS 1: PERSONAL CHOICES A) EVERYONE HAS AN OPINON B) WE BASE A LOT OF OUR EVERYDAY CHOICES ON WHAT WE BELIEVE OR FEEL PERSONALY C) EX: ELECTION, BIGGEST VOTER TURN OUT IN HISTORY, TWO SIDES, TWO VIEWS, THE VOTE FOR MOST CAME DOWN TO MORE ...read more

Scripture: 1 Thessalonians 5:14-22

Denomination: Other

Lessons From Joshua

Contributed by David Elvery on May 7, 2009

Sermon on the occasion of the induction of our new Senior Pastor. Looking at Joshua and his leadership.

Lessons from Joshua – Joshua 1-8 Gladstone Baptist Church – 15/4/07 am Well we’ve been anticipating this morning for a long time now haven’t we. It has been 10 months since Pastor Roger informed the Board that he was leaving. He’s been gone now for 4 months. So I want to thank you all for ...read more

Scripture: Joshua 16:1

Denomination: Baptist

Messages From God Series

Contributed by Rick Stacy on May 21, 2009

We have a God that cares so much about us that when we were separated from him by our rebellious and selfish actions He sent his only begotten son to redeem us and make a way for us to come home. We have a God that cares so much about us that He has give

TRANSFORMATIONS From the beginning of history until the middle of the 1800’s most communication was by letters, flags, signal fires. It was the invention of the telegraph that by Samuel Morse in 1837 that changed everything. From this simple idea – an electric pulse – our world has become ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 119:98-105

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Freedom From Control Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 10, 2009

Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the roles in marriage, parenting, and work.

Freedom from Control Series: The Liberated Life (Colossians) Brad Bailey – June 7, 2009 Theme: Apart from God, we are left to a cycle of chaos and control. Christ comes to reclaim and restore the divine nature of love… which is an inner voluntary life of serving others. Paul applies this to the ...read more

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

From Control To Connection Series

Contributed by Brad Bailey on Jun 11, 2009

What type of relationship does God want to have with you? God desires you to become His friend.

Last week… One of the most important questions that we can consider in our lives is that of what kind of relationship we are having with God. If our lives are part of something intended… then nothing matters more than considering our relationship to the great Intender. .. that which transcends our ...read more

Scripture: John 15:15

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

"From Suffering To Surrender"

Contributed by Frankie Melton on Jul 12, 2010

God uses suffering to turn lost hearts to Him.

“From Suffering to Surrender” In 1 Kings 17:8-24, God sent Elijah to Zarephath, the heart of Baal worship. Though it was behind enemy lines, Elijah promptly arose and went. He was obedient regardless of his lack of understanding. Complete knowledge is no prerequisite to obedience. God ...read more

Scripture: 1 Kings 17:17-24

Denomination: Baptist