Sermons on Hope In Christ Alone:

Whispers Of The Heart

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

God is continually reaching out to us, revealing who He is, who we are, and how much we need Him. 1. God’s Works tell us He is there! 2. God’s Word tells us how to live. 3. God’s Mercy redeems us.

Whispers of the Heart Psalm 19:1-14 Intro - Psalm 19 has been called one of the noblest examples of Hebrew poetry in existence. C.S. Lewis called Psalm 19 “the greatest poem in the Bible.” This psalm was written by David while he was in the wilderness running from King Saul. It was ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 19:1-14

Denomination: Assembly Of God

Love Rekindled Series

Contributed by Mark Opperman on Jan 14, 2014

As we read the mail to the church of Ephesus, we can learn truth about Jesus, about churches, and about ourselves.

Love Rekindled Revelation 2:1-7 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: These are the words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand and walks among the seven golden lampstands: 2 I know your deeds, your hard work and your perseverance. I know that you cannot tolerate ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:1-7

Denomination: Assembly Of God

The Reign Maker

Contributed by Perry Greene on Jan 14, 2014

Elijah demonstrates the rule and reign of God in his life, land and legacy.

1. Authority A teacher was telling about the time their new elementary school was raising the American flag for the first time. To make the day special, they had invited a Marine Corps Color Guard to come out and perform the duty for them. The day before the ceremony, the Marine in charge of the ...read more

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature Series

Contributed by Ed Vasicek on Feb 3, 2014

Letting our new nature shine involves the negative and the positive. We must put off sinful behaviors, and put on righteous behaviors.

Dealing With Our Earthly Nature (Colossians 3:5-9) 1. Wouldn’t it be great if merely throwing out scripture references could stop us from sinning? 2. An elderly woman had just returned to her home from an evening of church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:5-9

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Left Our First Love At Home

Contributed by Jimmy Haile on Feb 5, 2014

Jesus gives some steps to renewing our first love, they are not only good for restoring our love for Him but great steps in renewing our love for our spouse!

Rev. 2:4-5-Nevertheless I have this against you, that you have left your first love. Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent and do the first works, or else I will come to you quickly and remove your lampstand from its place—unless you repent. A man came to his pastor and ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 2:4-5

Denomination: Baptist

The "Us" Petition: Lesson 5

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Feb 20, 2014

Fasting and Praying for Our Spirituality

A. FAST AND PRAY THE US PETITION “Lord, when I pray, I’ll follow this pattern: My Father in heaven, may Your name be holy, in my life on earth as Your name is holy in heaven. 10May Your kingdom come in my life on earth as Your kingdom rules in heaven. May Your will be done in my ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13

Denomination: Baptist

Worship That Wins!

Contributed by Jim Mccutchen on Nov 16, 2013

For to worship is to quicken the conscience by the Holiness of God; to feed the mind with the truth of God; to purge the imagination by the beauty of God; to open the heart to the love of God; to devote the will to the purpose of God.

WORSHIP THAT WINS! Introduction: Many people have the wrong idea of what worship really is. One little boy was listening to his parents discuss the church service. The mother stated she did not like the song services. The dad said that the preacher’s sermon was too long. The little boy ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:5-9

Denomination: Christian Church

Everyday Is Thanksgiving

Contributed by Jeffrey Sims on Nov 26, 2013

Thanksgiving should be everyday

It’s believed that in November 1621 after the Pilgrims first corn harvest, Governor William Bradford organized a feast and invited some of the pilgrims Native American friends, particularly the Wampanoag tribe. Americas first Thanksgiving which was probably not called that by the Pilgrims, ...read more

Scripture: Psalm 100:3-5

Denomination: Evangelical/Non-Denominational

Joseph And The Power Of The Spirit Of God

Contributed by W Pat Cunningham on Dec 21, 2013

This Advent, take St. Joseph as your model and follow God's will without reserve.

Fourth Sunday of Advent 2013 Jesus, Mary & Joseph “Jesus, Mary and Joseph, be with me now and at the hour of my death.” Here in this first scene from the Gospel of Matthew, traditionally the oldest of the four Gospels, we hear a story that must have been passed down for at least forty ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 1:18-24

Denomination: Catholic

Reflection

Contributed by Kevin Ruffcorn on Mar 13, 2012

Jesus' cleansing of the temple graphically proclaims that the temple was no only needed. Jesus is the the temple and with the Holy Spirit in us, we become a temple. God is among his people, bringing in his kingdom.

John 2:13-22 “Reflection” INTRODUCTION I have always found the scene of Jesus cleansing the temple puzzling, if not troubling. It seems so out of character for Jesus. Certainly, he has shown anger before at the hardheartedness and judgmentalism of some people, but he has never ...read more

Scripture: John 2:13-22, 1 John 2:13-22

Denomination: Lutheran

Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding?

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2012

Seven lessons learned from the backsliding of others

Series: Getting The Faith of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 29: What Can We Learn About Backsliding? March 11, 2012 A. SETTLING FOR THE GREAT BACKSLIDE: Numbers 13, 14 1. Israel was within sight of the Promised Land. “It truly flows with milk and ...read more

Denomination: Baptist

Lesson 30: Intercession For The Disobedient

Contributed by Elmer Towns on Mar 21, 2012

Every rebel needs an intercessor

Series: Getting The Faith Of Moses Dr. Elmer Towns Lesson 30: Intercession For The Disobedient March 18, 2012 A. EVERY REBEL NEEDS AN INTERCESSOR: NUMBERS 14:1-45 1. To stand before God. “I sought for a man to . . . stand in the gap before me” (Ex. ...read more

Scripture: Numbers 14:1-45

Denomination: Baptist

Kingdoms!

Contributed by Jon Mackinney on Mar 28, 2012

Kingdoms come and kingdoms go. And there is a huge one that is coming, and may already be here! Should we be afraid? Not if we are part of God's kingdom

Passage: Daniel 7:15-28 Intro: When we look at passages like this one, we don’t see the grace of God, but terror and death and destruction. 1. the dream itself caused Daniel to be troubled. 2. and for the 2500+ years since this dream and interpretation was made known, we have remained ...read more

Scripture: Daniel 7:15-28

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Harvest Series

Contributed by Jeremy Poling on Apr 21, 2012

Plant so that you can have a harvest.

Harvest! “He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Prov. 10:5). o Spring is planting season. • Everybody is talking about rainfall, when it will stop or when it will start. • Ground is being broken up and ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 10:5

Denomination: Pentecostal

Sifted As Wheat

Contributed by Richard A. Bradley on Apr 22, 2012

Jesus promised Peter and his fellow disciples that they would be sifted as wheat. This sifting had profound implications for these men and could for us as well today.

SIFTED LIKE WHEAT Luke 22:24-34 24 Now there was also a dispute among them, as to which of them should be considered the greatest. 25 And He said to them, "The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them, and those who exercise authority over them are called 'benefactors.' 26 But not so ...read more

Scripture: Luke 22:24-34

Denomination: Baptist